Private The Coven

[Alina Tremiru]

"A lady has to have her secrets."

She offered a playful wink, but that was the end of that. She had her sources. And the last thing she was going to do was share them with a currently anima starved stranger. Though, a dream? She hummed in thought as they made their way onto her ship. Her droid, aptly just called droid, set in the coordinates. It wouldn't take long to get there, thankfully.

"I hear the Force does weird things to people. Gives them visions or.. Glimpses of the futures. Possible futures, the future. Couldn't say. The Force is.. I don't subscribe to the whole belief of the Jedi and even some Sith that the Force is some unknowable greater power." She raised a hand, letting the faintest bit of sparks dance between her fingers. Something for her to continue to practice. Even now, black charred ever so faintly before her body healed itself.

"The Force serves me. Never the other way around."

Darth Strosius | Adeline Noctua

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Denon
Tag | Alina Tremiru Darth Strosius

Well it was worth a shot, but Jackal didn't harbor any ill will in response to the answer to her question. Chances are if Jackal was in the same position she would never just let someone else in on valuable information without knowing them more.

"That is fair enough, I wouldn't be inclined to share many things to others unless I knew them better myself. Now as for more on the dream... I know just a few things about mag- umm the force. I know that those who can actually use it can see things or even see the future, but I also know that not many people are born with such ability."

She pauses, watching the lovely sparks dance across Alina's hand before speaking up again.

"While I cannot say I have tried to see if I was actually born with the ability, I do also know that a force user can sense another... And I of course don't sense anything, what I can sense of course are the standard things a Sangir can... So, would you also be inclined to think that the dream was just rather vivid by chance? I could always be wrong that it is chance, perhaps it is something more?"

Jackal shrugs, not understanding it.

"As a fellow scholar in Sangir matters, might I ask a bit of a favour? If we do continue to work together and indeed make that library of Sangir knowledge, might my transformation process be logged and a copy of it be placed within our vault of knowledge?"

 

[Alina Tremiru]

"It's as real as you want it to be, I suppose." The Force was, as always, something trying to be unknown. It's will, it's desires. Did it matter? Alina hummed in thought, though the thought left fairly quickly as a grin returned to her face. All too wide and knowing.

"I'm fairly lazy about taking notes. Alisteri though, it's his very life. Hence why I bothered him. I have to treat him every now and then, after all."

Adeline Noctua | Darth Strosius

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Denon
Tag | Alina Tremiru Darth Strosius

Jackal laughs a bit in response to Alina.

"Treat him ey? I see I see."

Her tone was a playful one, kind of like when you are speaking to something you find adorable..

"I won't question, seeing as it isn't my

business. As for my dream.. I suppose they can be as real as you want them to be, it just felt odd is all.. Way too vivid is all."

They rummage through a bag, soon pulling out a soda. Jackal offers the beverage to Alina as they got onto the ship, the lowblood takes a seat as they opened up one of their own.

"Anything you wanna talk about while we fly there? I am fine with casual chit chat, maybe stuff that even lacks such a serious vibe? I want to get to know my fellow kin, so I am even open to any questions you have for me."

Jackal sips on her drink, waiting for Alina to respond.​

 

[Alina Tremiru]

Alina raised a brow at the drink offered before dismissing it with a wave of her hand. Soda, most food at that, weren't the best tasting for her. Not anymore. She settled in her seat as the lines of hyperspace took over the view of her throne world. Not a throne for long, though. Maybe.

"Nope. I know enough about you. If you're hoping for small talk, it's not something I tend to do when I can avoid it."

Adeline Noctua

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Alina's ship
Tag | Alina Tremiru

Well that could have gone much better... Suppose there will be no talking then? Good ole awkward silence it is then, and so with the drink and offer for casual conversation turned down, Jackal shrugs and puts the drink away.

"To each their own I suppose, just figured something casual would help make the trip less boring."

Not everyone was the talking type, and while normally someone would question how Alina knew enough about them... But with Jackal she just summed it up to Sith having the ability to learn what they want, shrugging it off as they booted up their phone to scroll through things.

 

[Alina Tremiru]

"Then by all means, find a way to entertain yourself." Alina shrugged her shoulders lazily. Turned her gaze back out the viewport to the lines of hyperspace. She enjoyed those lines all too well. The freedom of the stars. Choices, endless.

"It'll only be a couple minutes until we drop out, after all."

Adeline Noctua | Darth Strosius

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Alina's ship
Tag | Alina Tremiru Darth Strosius

"Sometimes I do forget the convenience of hyperdrives, hyperspace always manages to please my eyes.."

Seems the trip would be short, so Jackal decides to power down her phone, simply watching the stars for a time while finishing her drink. Once they arrive out of hyperspace, Jackal eyes up the planet.

"Mind telling me a bit about this place? Or a bit about the planet?"

 

[Alina Tremiru]

"About Formos? I couldn't tell you a thing. We're not going on world."

Alina chuckled lightly, casting a glance back towards the Jackal as the ship veered off from the world below. Instead heading towards Alisteri's ship. Their true destination. "Mind your manners around the cult. Alisteri has put some time in taking care of them. They are true believers, all. And deserve respect. Sangnir or not." As friendly as she sounded, it was very much a warning. By the coldness in her eyes, it was obvious she wasn't going to tolerate any slight against her friend or his followers.

Even if she didn't care for cults herself.

:: Alisteri, dear, we're here. ::

Adeline Noctua | Darth Strosius

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Alina's ship
Tag | Alina Tremiru Darth Strosius

Jackal has a slight smirk form on her face.

"A rather stern warning I see, I can't say I had any intent to be disrespectful in the first place..."

It was a wrong assumption, of course, thinking about it... Had she ever talked down someone for not being Sangir? Even then was it so wrong? Sangir was obviously the apex above all others..

"I don't think I have ever done such a thing, but the more I think about it... The more it makes sense, it is hard not to feel superior when I can kick a man's head off."

Jackal scoffs a bit, going back to being silent as Alina brings up the call again.

 

[Darth Strosius]

The Altorius hung in space a fair bit away from the world of Formos, the frigate drifting slightly amidst a few scattered asteroids. :"I see you. The hangar is clear for your arrival, I'll be there to greet you.": The response was quick and curt, just the way that Alisteri liked it. The frigate slowly came to a stop to allow Alina's ship to dock easier in the dorsal hangar bay, said hangar being empty as promised. Well, empty except for the masked Sith himself of course.

Alisteri waited for the ship to land, standing on the far side of the hangar bay, with his gaze focused on the datapad in his hand as he tapped on it. He had to prepare a journal entry for this little observation after all. It wasn't every day that he got to see something rare like a Highblood transformation.

Alina Tremiru / Adeline Noctua

 

[Alina Tremiru]

"It's hard not to feel superior over cattle."

That was the short of it. If they weren't Sangnir, they were food. She cast a smile to the mask on display. Offered a slight nod. They'd be there shortly. The ship landed, Alina stood. flashed a grin towards the Jackal.

"Whatever you dream, whatever you see, you will become something greater. Do try to survive." Not that the process was dangerous. Or at least, not that Alina knew of. The shift wasn't something anyone ever talked about that she could find. A fanged grin was offered to Alisteri as she strode down, head high as ever.

"Alisteri! Or, Darth Strosius? Which should I call you now?"

Adeline Noctua | Darth Strosius

 

[Darth Strosius]

The masked man gave a little bow of his head in "Alisteri please. Strosius is for Sith business and missions, not matters of interest like this." Titles were lost among friends, no matter how grand.

Well, friends and acquaintances of friends given the situation.

"So you've found another Sangnir to play around with hm? Devastated any pirates or gangs together yet?" Alisteri joked as he looked back down at the datapad in his hands and finished typing out something. "I don't know if two dozen pirates will be enough for this little experience but thankfully I have a couple reserves just in case. Anything specific I need to know about my guest?"

Alina Tremiru / Adeline Noctua

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Alisteri's ship
Tag | Alina Tremiru Darth Strosius

Jackal laughs as they both pull in, sighing a bit after.

"Trust me when I say that I will try my best to remain alive."

A shorter figure follows right being Alina down the ramp, getting a good look at Alisteri by now.​

Devastated any pirates or gangs together yet?

"Mmmm nooope, but, we did kill a bunch of demons and cultists together. I got to watch as Alina took on a huge nether beast that was coming out of a portal... Tsk, showoff."

She quips in a playful tone.

"Jokes aside, I must say that it is a pleasure to meet you. Always nice to see a fellow Sangir, Alina tells me you like to take notes and records.. Will you be documenting my process? I would like to work with Alina here to build a library of knowledge regarding our kind, would you be interested in helping the both of us in this endeavor?"

 

[Darth Strosius]

"Demons and a nether beast hm? Sounds like a typical outing with Alina." He knew well enough how any adventure with her tended to go, not that he ever complained about that though. Alisteri looked his new guest up and down, idly checking for any obvious signs of her apparent metamorphosis that was soon to happen. As usual though the Sangnir form gave little away.

"A pleasure to meet you as well, Adeline was it?" The masked man slipped the datapad into his robe, straightening up a bit with his hands crossed behind his back.

"Of course, for the betterment of all of us I'll be watching and recording this transformation of yours with great interest. I'm always happy to share what I know of our...unique kind, although I'm afraid one of those Oracle creatures would be more useful in that regard. Most of my knowledge is centered around observations of our fellow...'lowbloods' and the creation of tonics to assist with our eternal thirst. Speaking of which," From his robes he produced a small vial, roughly a pint of sanguine liquid swirling around inside of it.

"This will help me track the movement of Anima through your body later, for a little while anyway. It's also a nice little pick me up if you're feeling peckish." He offered it to his guest by flipping it around in his hand and pointing the cap of the vial towards her. "Feel free to sip it as we walk, I have all the equipment set up already."

Alina Tremiru / Adeline Noctua

 

[Alina Tremiru]

"Oracles are fickle as Genies, unfortunately. They won't share information you don't specifically ask for." Alina let out an exaggerated sigh before just shrugging her shoulders indifferently. She was far more curious on the little vial Alisteri produced, even grinning as she looked it over.

"Still experimenting as ever, mm?"

Adeline Noctua | Darth Strosius

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Alisteri's ship
Tag | Alina Tremiru Darth Strosius

And there it was once again, being called Adeline... Her mind goes blank for but a moment, why was he calling her Adeline? Wait, Alina had told him that her name as Adeline.. Was she?

"Y-Yes, my name is Adeline, though you may also call me Jackal."

As far as signs go, the only real ones at the moment where her obvious signs of lethargy.. General weakness, the need to eat twice as much..

"Tonics?"

Her crimson eyes instantly focused on the drink that was offered, clutching the vial within her pale hand.

"If this does indeed allow you to track such information.. It could be wise to periodically inject me with it while I am in changing? I also must say that I appreciate your enthusiasm!"

Seeing as how she was allowed to give the concoction a little taste test as they walked, she pops it open, nostrils getting a strong kick of the smell instantly. Her pierced tongue slinks down into the vial a bit to get just a little lick.. Though she pauses as Alina spoke up.

"Wait.. Has this been tested before? My gut can handle a lot more than people think.. But I would hate to get a stomach ache."

She jests, chuckling a bit even though it was indeed a serious question.

 

[Darth Strosius]

"That they are." The ones that he had been leant by Alina some time ago were certainly covert. They were almost as difficult to get something useful out of as that holocron of his. "Jackal hm?" Alisteri didn't question the name, whether it be some title or codename was unknown to him but unimportant. There was plenty of room for an alternate name on the file.

The questions about the vial weren't unexpected, a small shrug accompanying his response to show that it was somewhat casual. "You don't think I'd just be handing out experimental serums to new people now do you? No, that tonic is very thoroughly tested. It's been the only thing to save some of my Sangnir from fully succumbing to their thirst and hunger on more than one occasion." HIs tone became slightly low and monotone at that last detail.

But he was quick to perk right back up. "Depending on how much Anima you consume I may have to give you some more yes, but that should do until we get into the proper monitoring of your vitals and whatnot."

The masked man waved off the concern with a little gesture of his hand and turned away from his guests, beginning to walk off in the direction of a door at the far end of the hangar. "Now come along the both of you if you would please, I'd hate to have any early symptoms of the metamorphosis appear before we can get a steady supply of Anima."

Alina Tremiru / Adeline Noctua

 

[Alina Tremiru]

Alina snickered just a little, to herself. Listening more or less to the conversation. A tonic to help ebb the hunger and pull of the Thirst, huh? Handy, for sure. She might have to keep some in the reservoir in her necklace. Something to ask about once everything was done. Then nodded. Followed along after Alisteri. It was always good to see him so excited to learn. Saved her the trouble on more than one occasion.

"Yes, let us begin."

Darth Strosius | Adeline Noctua

 

[Adeline Noctua]

Equipment | In Bio
Location | Alisteri's ship
Tag | Alina Tremiru Darth Strosius

"Oh! I meant no disrespect of course.. My apologizes, just a little worn down at the moment. Here, maybe this could help?"

She furrows through her pack as they all walked together, soon offering over a notebook to him.

"I have already taken the liberty of writing down some things, and not just about what I am going through.. Hereeeee right at the back, notes on the wonderful combination of bacta and our enhanced healing. I had met a cyborg you see, a former Mandalorian. To keep it short and sweet she wanted her flesh back, it was a tedious process that required keen eyes and delicate hands... By the time I was finished removing all the cybernetics they were mostly just a head with organs hanging out. I can safely say that my sireling gained back their long lost flesh, it took two months. I would say that only two months for a lowblood to heal that much is worthy of note, no?"

Within the rest of the notes, if Alisteri did take a peek he would say information on how Jackal has felt for a good while now. Describing a heavy increase in hunger for both mortal foods and anima, general fatigue, the need to sleep longer and much harder, and finally an increase in shapeshifting ability.

A drawing showed bat-like wings being able to sprout from the underarms, human looking ears turning into a larger and pointed set that even moved to a new position on the head, lastly there was a chart that showed the steady increase in claw sizes on both the hands and feet.

"On the subject of hunger, perhaps you could safely collect blood from any willing followers you have? For a more consistent source I would recommend purchasing some cattle, slaves tend to be rather cheap in Hutt space."