Private The Hidden Fortress

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

Junko was looking at her while she moved with a laugh to herself. "I will have to show you, the second bathhouse and the third is something that is important in all the palaces. it is the ones usually used by guests and family. It is made to be more impressive and showcase yourself and style. It is the same for the guest rooms, your main room can be as beautiful as you want but you want the guests to be able to see what you have." Junko moved with her backstroke through the gemstones as she held them up. "And you are spoiled, you will continue to be spoiled for all that you have done and continue to do. The battle of Atrisia had a lot of factors but you were with the fighters aiding us."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy felt the warmth reach her cheeks before she could stop it. A blush. A genuine one. She hid it poorly. "You're really not helping my ego, you know," she murmured, smiling as she drifted alongside Junko, letting the sea of gemstones carry her.

"My palace..." She gave a quiet, almost disbelieving laugh. "I still catch myself thinking someone is going to tell me there's been a mistake." Her fingers idly stirred through the floating gems. "I never thought I'd have a real home." A beat. "Much less a palace with three bathhouses."

She shook her head, the smile lingering. "I think I need to set aside an entire day just to properly explore it." With an easy kick, she spun onto her back beside Junko, lazily backstroking through the jeweled sea. "And apparently I have guest suites to inspect."

Her eyes found the Princess again. "I'll have to make sure they're worthy of your visits."

At Junko's praise, Supisy's playful expression softened. "The Battle of Atrisia..." she said quietly. "I was only doing what anyone should."

She floated for another moment before turning her head toward Junko. "No." A small smile. "I was doing what I wanted." Her voice carried an easy certainty. "Atrisia deserves to be protected."

She nudged one of the larger gemstones so it drifted between them. "And I'll do everything I possibly can to make sure it stays that way." The seriousness lasted only a heartbeat before her grin returned.

"Though I admit..." She glanced around the glittering chamber. "Protecting a Commonwealth that pays me by spoiling me this thoroughly is a remarkably good arrangement. Especially when I get to take swims in gems with the beautiful Princess."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

"You make your people rich and comfortable. Give them everything that shows their talents are wanted, their opinions valued and their skills praised. It is much easier to build loyalty with beauty and a higher quality of life then it is to just demand everyone do something to protect an elite few." Junko said it though while she was laughing. "Some don't understand that but some do and some like it. That Miyoung has developed a whole lot more that will appeal to a few people. The newest food items that we have been working on alone have shown being much better then some see. Shadowroot tea and then our zenkai implants."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy nodded without a moment's hesitation, lazily gliding through the sea of gemstones beside Junko. "I couldn't agree more." She reached out, letting a ruby drift across her fingertips. "You can make someone obey with an iron fist." Her eyes found Junko's. "But they'll spend every day looking for the moment they can slip free."

A small smile tugged at her lips. "You make someone feel valued..." She gestured around them—to the jeweled sea, the hidden sanctuary, everything Atrisia had built. "...and they'll choose to stay." Supisy laughed softly. "I know which one I'd rather fight for."

At the mention of Shadowroot tea and the newest implants, her brow arched. "Miyoung has somehow found time to invent drinks and machines?" She shook her head with theatrical disbelief. "I'm beginning to think she's secretly three geniuses standing on each other's shoulders."

Her grin returned as she drifted a little closer to Junko. "And here I thought today was going to be about shipping manifests." She looked around the dazzling chamber one more time before meeting the Princess's eyes again.

"Instead you've somehow convinced me that beauty might be the most effective form of statecraft in the galaxy." A beat. "Which," she added with a playful smirk, "does explain why you keep sending yourself to diplomatic conferences."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

"Oh it is about shipping manifests, we have all the new things that we will be shipping out into the galaxy itself. A benefit to all of us." The look that they would be able to have and idea for how to work with people was something that Junko respected and she strived for with Shoma. THey would change it if they could, they would try and make it so that the value and quality is what attracted the people as opposed to just declaring. That was why when she had met with the empire it had been such a curious thing at least. "And we saw it at the summit, those refugees were given supplies but based on what was said I am worried if they actually got it or that was just a ploy to get more."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy chuckled, shaking her head. "So this was about shipping manifests?" She looked around the glittering chamber. "I'll admit, this is the most entertaining logistics briefing I've ever attended."

The smile faded slightly as Junko mentioned the refugees on Mahporeem. A small frown crossed her face. "I've thought about that."

She drifted a little closer, idly pushing a sapphire aside as it floated between them. "Those Imperials didn't have the right motives." She sighed softly. "But... I don't think they were trying to make slaves of the refugees."

Her voice remained measured. "I think they genuinely believe strength comes from marching in, taking control, and deciding what's best for everyone." A small shrug. "They don't really understand diplomacy beyond showing up with an army."

Her eyes met Junko's. "I hope those refugees got what they were promised." A faint smile returned. "They deserve to choose who earns their loyalty." She nudged a floating emerald toward the Princess with a playful flick of her fingers. "I have a feeling Atrisia would win that contest more often than not."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

"Based on how he said it and made it sound. The refugees were a means to get all of us in there under the pretense of aid and then have our methods to solve their problems so that it could be used in the plans for conquest. There is a reason why most of the bigger companies and governments backed away from the plan." SHe said it though while relaxing there with a wide grin on her face though. "Still they were bold, I will give them that." Her amusement was high in many cases before she was rolling over with a bigger moment before she sank down and swam around a little popping up as she swung her hair around with a moment. "We would but only because Shoma made sure we had the time we needed to build the foundation to handle and protect the people who came to us."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy gave a small shrug as she floated alongside Junko, letting a handful of gemstones drift lazily through her fingers. "I don't understand politics the way you do." Her smile turned sheepish. "I understand ships. People. Cargo. Occasionally smugglers."

She tilted her head. "The methods were... improper. I won't argue that." A small sigh escaped her. "But I'm not convinced the intent was anything more complicated than Mahporeem doing what Mahporeem has always done."

She looked over at Junko. "Either way, I agree with everyone pulling back. I'm not interested in helping anyone conquer people who didn't ask to be conquered."

As Junko slipped beneath the shimmering sea of gemstones, Supisy couldn't help but giggle. "There goes the Siren again..." She watched the rippling colors until Junko emerged, sending her hair back in a glittering arc.

Supisy blinked. "...That's unfair." A grin spread across her face as she swam a little closer, batting her eyes with exaggerated innocence. "You can't expect anyone to pay attention to serious political discussions after making an entrance like that."

She rested her forearms against a cluster of floating gemstones, smiling warmly. "And as much as Shoma deserves credit..." Her eyes lingered on Junko. "I'm pretty sure you had something to do with putting Atrisia in such a good position too."

A teasing smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. "Don't worry." She lowered her voice conspiratorially. "I won't tell him I admitted it."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

She just looked at her. "Of course. I have done plenty and more, but humblebragging only goes so far. There is something to be said properly about a royal or court lady having the decorum to not say how awesome or pretty or cool or smart or sexy that they are. The goal is to get other people to be able to say that about them." Junko was back stroking while she looked over at her with a nod of her head. "That is the goal, it doesn't always happen but that is the goal. Shoma does a lot outside of the Commonwealth with diplomatic talks to the other governments and people that we get along with or try to."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy laughed, rolling onto her back so she drifted alongside Junko through the sea of gemstones. "So your official strategy is to let everyone else do the flattering for you?" She nodded thoughtfully. "That's very dignified."

A beat. "And wildly inconvenient for me." Her grin grew. "Because now I'm obligated to keep pointing out how awesome, pretty, cool, smart..." She paused deliberately, her eyes drifting toward Junko. "...and, yes, sexy you are."

She smiled innocently. "I'm simply supporting Atrisian court etiquette." The gems shifted around them as she gave a lazy kick through the shimmering sea. "And Shoma does deserve a great deal of credit."

She glanced over. "But while he's convincing governments, you're convincing people." A small shrug. "I've met enough leaders to know those aren't the same thing."

Supisy drifted a little closer, lowering her voice playfully. "So I suppose I'll continue doing my duty as a loyal Court Lady." Her blue eyes sparkled. "Whenever you forget to humblebrag..." Supisy let her eyes wander over Junko for the briefest moment before meeting her gaze again with an unashamed smile. "...I'll happily brag for you."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

"Yes, I suppose that you shall have to endeavor. The Struggle is real." Junko's voice was there with a lite laugh before she was checking on parts of it. She wanted to look. "And governments are not some monolithic thing, they are a group of people brought together to try and organize for the masses. If it was possible to do without them it might be fine but sometimes for meeting with other planets. One person can speak louder then a thousand in one room and the only real danger is getting them all to agree what is the best decision going forward." Junko continued to swim and within the sea she only stopped to climb up onto an island of a kyber crystals laid out with a laugh.

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy laughed softly. "I suppose I'll bear the burden." She placed the back of one hand dramatically against her forehead. "It won't be easy constantly reminding the galaxy how wonderful you are..."

A grin spread across her face. "...but someone has to do it." She paddled lazily after Junko as the Princess climbed atop the little island of kyber crystals, pausing for a moment to admire the sight.

"You know," she mused, "I'm beginning to think you deliberately find the prettiest place in every room before you stop." Her eyes lingered on Junko for a heartbeat before she smiled again.

As Junko spoke about governments, Supisy nodded thoughtfully. "I like people more than governments." She shrugged. "People can surprise you."

A small splash accompanied another lazy stroke through the gemstones. "Governments usually just surprise each other." She rested her arms on the edge of the kyber island, looking up at Junko. "But I suppose you're right."

Her smile softened. "If one voice can speak for thousands..." A playful glint returned to her eyes. "...then I'm glad Atrisia picked that of your family."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

SHe shrugged with that and offered a wider grin. "Do you really think, that I would be so vain, so occupied with thoughts of looking amazing that I would scout and set up locations that would be used to emphasize my beauty and grace." Junko said it as she laid there and dangled a foot into the sea of stones. "Really, you gie me so little credit. I have had most places in my palace designed way before that and I use the force to make sure I know exactly how and where to be so that I am always eye catching." She said it with the widest of grins forming on her face.

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy burst into laughter. "I knew it!" She pointed accusingly at Junko from the edge of the kyber island. "I was almost going to defend you." Her grin only grew as Junko admitted to using the Force for maximum dramatic effect.

"Though," Supisy said, pushing herself up to sit beside her on the crystal outcrop, "finding places that emphasize your beauty can't actually be that difficult."

She gave Junko an exaggerated once-over. "You've made the Force's job suspiciously easy." A playful shrug followed. "It probably just whispers, 'Stand literally anywhere.'"

Supisy leaned back on her hands, smiling over at the Princess. "So no, I don't think you're vain." A beat. "I think you're just very, very committed to giving the rest of us something beautiful to look at." Her eyes sparkled mischievously. "And I, for one, appreciate your dedication to the craft."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

"SOme might call that vain, some spoiled. I prefer just being me and we have worked to make sure the oldest stadnards for Atrisian beauty has returned. More so since we have the Mirialians and Twi'leks and Zeltrons who have come seeking refuge. They have given us a great deal as well for what we have been trying to develop." Junko spoke while she was there. "Now after aall of this cardio from swimming, I don't know where else to tour. you have seen the lagoon and teh raceways. There is Miyoungs lab I suppose, she has several and been experimenting on a way that she can haave it exist across a region of hyperspace rather then simply one place."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy smiled warmly, floating beside Junko as gemstones drifted lazily around them. "They can call it vain or spoiled if they like." She gave an easy shrug. "I'll just keep calling you lovely."

Her blue eyes lingered on the Princess a moment longer before a softer smile crept across her lips. "Honestly... I think I could spend an eternity floating around this gemstone pool with you and never get bored."

She glanced around at the shimmering colors. "Atrisia has a beauty all its own. The places, the people..." Her grin returned as she looked back at Junko. "...and then I arrived and somehow managed to raise the average." Supisy had no care about being called vain and no inclination to claim humility.

At the mention of cardio, Supisy laughed. "Tired? Hardly." She splashed a few gemstones aside with a lazy kick. "I've still got plenty left in me for more cardio."

Then Junko mentioned Miyoung's lab. Supisy's expression brightened immediately. "That sounds fascinating." A beat. "But I should probably warn you..."

She smiled with playful innocence. "If Miyoung shows me something clever, there's an excellent chance I'll immediately want to know everything about it." Her eyes sparkled. "And then I'll start asking how we can install it on the Verdant Deviant... or in my estate."

She grinned unabashedly. "So if we're visiting her labs, be prepared for me to become a very enthusiastic—and probably very expensive—student."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

Junko laughed at that and it was deep and enjoyable. "Her lab does have a great deal and she would expect nothing less I would imagine." She said it with a laugh that was louder. "Though getting there is long and a dangerous endeavor, you have not seen the booby traps that she has made for other people. We shall have to endeavor and go across a scorching desert to the hidden entrance." As she was speaking the gemstones shifted and Miyoung exploded out of them with a moment. "Supisy." She said it when she came up and was moving to embrace her with a laugh. "Sorry my princess, I couldn't hold back."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy laughed, shaking her head. "So... friendly thieves and constant demands on her time?" She nodded sagely. "Those both sound like excellent reasons to hide a laboratory." A mischievous smile tugged at the corner of her lips. "Though I have a feeling the booby traps aren't the fun kind."

Before she could say anything else, the gemstone sea erupted. "Ah!" Supisy jumped in surprise before immediately breaking into delighted laughter as Miyoung wrapped her in a hug. Without hesitation she returned the embrace.

"Miyoung!" She beamed at the inventor. "You've saved us a trek through the desert."

Her grin widened as she glanced toward Junko. "We were just about to go pilfer all of your inventions." She looked back to Miyoung with exaggerated relief. "Now it'll be much easier to avoid all those booby traps."

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

Miyoung was looking at her and laughed. "The desert is metaphorical. After going to my lab, everyone gets thirsty and I am the only available hydration source." She said it when she was looking at her and remained there for a moment longer but backed. "You want to take all of my inventions but there are so many and you have such tiny, delicate hands." Junko laughed at that as Miyoung moved over and sat there but she stretched out only adjusting the silks for a moment of her dress so she was comfortable. "It is wonderful to see you returned to us and we have such a great amount of new stuff done. We have engineered so many new teas that can do things others cannot."

 

[Supisy Blen]

Objective: Back to the Noble Life
Location: Junko’s Palace, Atrisia
Outfit:Casual Palace Attire
Tags: Junko Ike

Supisy burst into laughter. "Is that the excuse everyone gives for the drooling?" She looked between Miyoung and Junko with an amused grin. "I was beginning to think it was just the company."

At the mention of her hands, Supisy immediately held them up in front of her face, turning them over as if seeing them for the first time. "They're not that tiny." She flexed her fingers thoughtfully. "No one's ever complained about my hands before." A shrug followed. "Though I suppose if they're too delicate to carry off all your inventions..."

Her eyes sparkled mischievously. "...then perhaps sneaking them out isn't the right approach." She smiled at Miyoung. "It would probably be much easier if you simply brought whatever you think would be useful over to the Verdant Deviant." A beat. "Or my estate."

Her grin widened. "Now, there are still plenty of other reasons I'd like to sneak into your lab unnoticed." She glanced toward Junko with a playful smile. "But stealing your inventions may no longer be one of them."