The Astral Ball of Shadows (open to all)

[The Red of Sinner]

What had taken many days to make set, and stone was now ready to be done. As Romeo awaited in his throne room of the Shadow Keep, the last of the festive lights were going up on the columns that held up the twenty meter ceiling. Attached to the ceiling was large chandeller that looked like an upside down spire. Its hue was a soft blue, and brightened up the center of the of the large room.

When the guest would arrive it would be in one of the ports in the Five Circles, where they would realize the whole damn planet was the ball as each city had a little something to offer, from gambling to decent, safe partying. He smiled as he awaited. His attire for the afternoon was simple, a red upper silk shirt with ruffles at the sleeves hands, and black seams. His pants were black, and held no special color other then the red line that went down the right pant leg. With nice black dress shoes, Romeo looked like a idiot in his eyes, though he jad been told to wear his best. He did not wear a crown as those were mere items to proclaim stature, he didnt need items to do that.

Any who made their way to the keep, which would be easy to be traveled to as sleek, limo speeders awaited everywhere for people to take to the keep, they would find this a place of mingling, fine dining, and soft music from a live band playing,

This would help the Shadow King establish a friendly face to others, and hopefully show that the Shadow Empire was not what many may have seen it as. A dark, and waste of space, but instead a tight group of friends, and family all enjoying life, and protecting those around them. Which no one stopped the from doing, but were welcomed with open arms aa no one was willing to help the backwater planets. Romeo smile grew as he relaxed, "Today is a day of fun!" He clapped.
[member="Ice"] [member="Keturah Sin"] [member="Rave Merrill"] @Revalations [member="Razz Michaels"] @ Adan Jax [member="stardust"]

 

[Revelations]

Jakob walked to the Shadow King.

He wore his Armour and kept his family sword with him.

Taking off his helmet he would smile at the king.

"The guests should be arriving at any moment sir." The man said to Romeo and he held his helmet under one of his arms.

The ball was preped and ready...so was Jakob

[member="Romeo Sin"]

 

[Oka Osaa]

Today was a day Oka had been waiting for. Not too long ago, the Shadow King disappeared from the throne. But look at him now, back on it and ready to rule the empire again. He had been invited by the Shadow King himself, Romeo Sin. You usually wouldn't see a Jedi going to something like this especially with the rumours of the empire but Oka knew it wasn't like that. He was a rogue anyways..

He walked into the throne room casually wearing a ceremonial robe. As soon as he saw Romeo sitting in his throne, he put down the hood and walked up before him. "Greetings, your majesty." he said kneeling but soon stood back up and asked, "Its a glorious day here with you back in the throne isn't it?"

[member="Romeo Sin"]

 

[Velok the Younger]

Rave went stag, in the sort of dress that both showed off her steel-and-ivory prostheses and proclaimed 'I have a bounty on my head for ten million credits.' The best part of being a self-made billionaire, apart from the latitude to invent whatever she felt like inventing, was the opportunity to buy, own, and wear dresses like this one. It came packaged with the opportunity to sneer at others' clothing and decorum.

She approached the throne and offered [member="Romeo Sin"] a moderate bow. "Your Majesty, thank you for the invitation."

 

[The Red of Sinner]

Romeo tossed @Revalations a cloak that was made of fine linen. "Please friend, your sword." He nodded. "I do not wish others to think something violent will happen." He smiled in a gracious tone. Romeo stood up as [member="Oka Osaa"] approached, and walked down to give the friend a embrace. "Indeed, the throne was bare for too long, and my leave at a incovience."

Then came the lushes [member="Rave Merrill"], clearly beautiful in her somewhat revealing dress. He noted the prostetics, and returned the bow. "No, thank you for gracing us with your presence, I am sure you had much more important things to do then come to a party." He smiled devilishly.

He motioned to a waitor, "Please, enjoy yourselves, relax, and let the wears, and tears of life be ignored for a day." The waitor brought many glasses of a random assorted drinks.

"I must say Oka, you're making quite a name for yourself." He turned uncomfortable in his shirt. "I do say though, this is an annoying shirt." He tugged at the sleeves.

He made his way to the throne, into which a table rose after he sat, and chairs were brought out made a sleek black wood,and red cushions. "Please sit." He said as suddenly a strawberry blonde girl ran out from no where, and tackled Romeo. Erika was his youngest daughter, and her hair was up in a bun, and dressed in a pink fluffly dress. "Daddy!" She squeeked. "Oh, you are beauitful!" He praised her, and she squirmed in his lap. "This is my youngest daughter, Erika. Shes six."

 

[Razz Michaels]

Razz stepped off his ship and walked towards the throne room.

He wore his two piece suit, He smiled.

His bodyguard Shane was close behind who also wore a two piece suit, they walked into the throne room and noticed others had arrived as well.

He smiled then looked at Shane.

"Welcome to the throne room Shane."

Razz walked to the king and smiled.

"Mr. Sin..." Razz greeted with a nod.

[member="Romeo Sin"]

 

[Velok the Younger]

His Majesty got another bow, a demure smile, and no verbal response. In point of fact, she'd calculated that time was money. Her time, specifically, was worth something north of four figures per minute -- she forgot the exact number. So yes, between that and her status as the galaxy's preeminent capitalist alchemy master, she had other things worth doing. But it never hurt to respond favorably to a king's invitation, especially when the Shadow Empire remained a client of AEI.

She wandered off to find a drink.

 

[Revelations]

Jakob took the cloak and smiled

"Of course m'lord." Jakob said before pulling the cloak on, He then put his helmet back on.

Jakob watched as more and more people entered the throne room. He began to become nervous. He watched as Romeo's youngest daughter run straight towards him.

He then walked to Romeo.

"Keep safe, I will be near." Jakob said before walking closer to everyone.

[member="Oka Osaa"]

[member="Rave Merrill"]

[member="Razz Michaels"]

 

[Arage Bao]

Ovmar had walked in together with Merrill, both of ‘em being invited by the King of Shadows - it was never a bad thing to make time for the new kids on the block, connections were connections, besides. It wasn’t as if the Sith Lord h-- well, okay. He probably had other things to do.

But procrastination was a real thing.

So it was that the guy walked up to the other guy, gave him a nod and a wink, followed by some words…

‘Your majesty, I hope the sword is to your liking.’

…before following Merrill to get himself a drink. A strong one.

[member="Rave Merrill"] [member="Romeo Sin"]

 

[Velok the Younger]

[member="Jared Ovmar"]

Rave smiled through gritted teeth, knuckles white on her tumbler, glancing across the ballroom to the throne room entrance. "I overheard that. What sword, exactly, did you give to His Majesty?"

There were times, all things considered, when she regretted her success, purely because she'd traded away too many kind of incredible toys in pursuit of business opportunities. She would far rather have had the freedom to ponder her expansion in Shadow Empire territory.

 

[The Red of Sinner]

[member="Razz Michaels"]

"Mr.Michaels! Pleasure to have you! I hope you take no offense, I have stolen your workman from you." He smiled. "Shane, you're always welcome to be here." He patted his daughter on her head.

[member="Revelations"]

He leaned to Jakob, and nodded. "Of course. You be safe." He said as he patted the man on the back. Jakob was loyal, and Romeo respected him for more then just his loyalty.

[member="Rave Merrill"]

'That's a hard one to keep amused....what am I saying, that person can easily be amused.' He thought to himself as he watched her wonder off to probably find said entertainment. He stood up, and lifted Erika on his shoulders. She squeeled in delight. "Come princess, we have business to do." He said as he made his way down the throne.

 

[Arage Bao]

[member="Rave Merrill"]

‘Not that one.’ he replied smoothly, while pouring both of them a drink.

 

[Velok the Younger]

[member="Jared Ovmar"]

The glass grew heavier in her hand as Ovmar applied liquor. "Good. I care who owns my art. Art and owner should suit each other, fit each other. If I was to make a sword for His Majesty, it wouldn't be much like my previous projects. Something that creates artificial gravitas, perhaps. Or glows in the presents of sycophants."

Or convinced His Majesty to give her brand-new, under-construction facilities exclusive contracts for this, that, and the other thing. An alchemical trinket for swaying minds in businesslike directions -- why, exactly, had she never invented that? On this world, with structural upgrades ongoing, she would have thought it was an obvious niche to fill, but it had just never occurred to her.

 

[Razz Michaels]

"Of course not Mr. Sin, that is exactly why I have sent him here, I have plans Mr. Sin....they work always." Razz said

"Um...Thank-you your majesty..." Shane said softly.

Razz Walked closer.

"Anywhere to get refreshments?" Razz asked before looking at the girl on Sin's lap.

"Greetings child"

[member="Romeo Sin"]

 

[Arage Bao]

[member="Rave Merrill"]

That drew out a smile from the otherwise quite bored expression. ‘Promise you won’t try and alchemize the palace?’

 

[Velok the Younger]

[member="Jared Ovmar"]

"I've tried structural alchemy," she admitted. "On my ship, and in the Red Ravens Casino on Antecedent. Their security room is more impregnable than...a very non-pregnant thing. But no, my interest in this world is strictly business. I sell warbeasts here, and some gear from the AEL back catalogue. In fact, would you believe it, AEI has purchased facilities here. We're in the process of upgrading and securing them to our standards. We like to give back the same as the next firm, but one really can't be too careful. After Lianna, I'm sure you understand.

"Anything new on the Silver Jedi spy front?"

 

[Arage Bao]

[member="Rave Merrill"]

“Well, then I am sure things won’t go sour when I tell you that kid was flying ‘round your ship for the better part of a year before I managed to track him down.’ delivered without a miss in beat, lightning a cigarette in the progress and managing to get a sip from his drink. Flawless execution.

He took another sip. ‘Tell me when you are done beating him up and I will share what I’ve found out.’

 

[The Red of Sinner]

[member="Razz Michaels"]

"Well it did indeed worked. I must say I am quite confident in his skills." He winked at the man. "Hellooo" she ringed out. "Yes, its everywhere actually." And before more could be said a glass was handed to Mr.Michaels of something string, but smooth.

[member="Jared Ovmar"]

Romeo bowed to the best of his ability without squishing Erika. "Its exquiste Mr. Ovmar. Thank you. Please feel free to look around. Nothing is off limits here." He smirked.

 

[Velok the Younger]

[member="Jared Ovmar"]

The glass shattered in her hand, sliced through her ooglith cloaker in half a dozen small places, cut into her fingers and palm. She bit back a curse; the glass took form again, her wounds closed. In her mind's eye she was nowhere near this ballroom or this conversation -- a distance she strove to maintain lest she kill something. In her mind's eye she stood on a pristine factory floor, putting the finishing touches on the industrial design realization for new lines that would guarantee her ownership of the region.

"Excuse me?"

 

[Arage Bao]

[member="Rave Merrill"]

‘Quite, yes.’ he took another sip, using his body instinctively to cover up the small outburst of his companion. No one would see Merril’s short state, not on his watch at least. ‘He was using it as some kind of mobile base, that rampant AI was some kind of personal assistant.’