*DAY TEN ON RETREAT**
Set upon a grass-covered plateau on the planet Oris sits the Amarr Legio Basilica. The sight that greets each pilot when they first enter the Basilica grounds is a large granite archway fifty feet tall, under which is draped a massive golden spun-silk banner bearing the Amarrian double-bow. Before the entrance is a guarded security checkpoint, where all weapons must be turned in before entering. Just behind this lies a rack of inactive holo drones, which facilitate capsuleers who are unable to be present in person. Passing through the archway leads the pilot into a high vaulted passage, with various banners bearing the sigils of Amarrian heros hung between alcoves along the way. Below these stand statues honoring every ruler in the Emipre's long history, the last statue being dedicate to the current Empress, Jamyl I. After about fifty yards the passageway opens into the Amarr Legio Basilica itself. Gilded pillars reach from the marble floor to the ceiling, supporting a huge domed roof covered in frescos of Scriptural stories. Around the entire work of art is a wreath of Holy Scripture in gold filigree, the lines selected to correspond with the stories depicted.The gaps between the pillars are connected with smaller archways creating quiet, more private alcoves. These archways are topped by magnificent stained glass windows depicting ancient saints and warriors of the faith. Colored light streams upon the center of the main arena from them.The nave is a circular, open public space, with several ornate tables (complete with comfortable seating) and a large fountain. Wherever a person stands their eye is drawn to the apse at the very far end of the Basilica. Behind a few rows of pews and a carved cherry wood railing is a large stone altar, simple in adornment except for two large golden braziers with gentle incense smoke rising from them. Behind the altar is a decorated stone pedistal atop of which stands a sixty-foot tall statue of a praying angel, gazing down upon the open space. Two large open doors stand on either side of the Basilica, the left leading to a cloister with a garden where a small non-alcoholic refreshment bar stands. A large pool of water flanked by tall trees lies in the center of the gardens and stretches a hundred meters long. The right door in the nave leads to the dormitory wing, which contains room, board and offices for residents, staff and guests, as well as a small adjoining chapel.
[ 2014.12.29 02:10:11 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote is in the Basilica gardens, wearing a plain and rugged outfit for kneeling in the dirt. She looks fairly sleepless and her hair is cut short.
[ 2014.12.29 02:18:08 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote kneels and is weeding.
[ 2014.12.29 02:19:03 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote approaches Luna with a fair bit of fear.
[ 2014.12.29 02:19:05 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 02:19:59 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote continues to tug on a particularly difficult root.
[ 2014.12.29 02:20:50 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote stands at attention, waiting for her commander to acknowledge her presence.
[ 2014.12.29 02:21:12 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Oh flibbergibbit." She lets go and kneels back. She brushes some sweat off her brow, mudding it in the process. and wrinkles her nose.
[ 2014.12.29 02:22:22 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "At ease Ms. de'Crux, have a seat." She gestures to a blanket on the ground. She takes a sip of water from a canteen in her gardening kit.
[ 2014.12.29 02:22:28 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote sits.
[ 2014.12.29 02:23:39 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote picks up a towel and wipes her face off. "Better."
[ 2014.12.29 02:23:45 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I hope you haven't been waiting long?
[ 2014.12.29 02:24:09 ] Alexa de'Crux > No, ma'am. I have been in prayer for several days.
[ 2014.12.29 02:25:07 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote nods satisfied. "And what did you discern from your your time of spiritual self-examination?""
[ 2014.12.29 02:26:57 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote notices Alexa get reflexive as if taking a while to think, and resumes trying to remove the troublesome weeds from the patch she was working on.
[ 2014.12.29 02:33:01 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am, I learned that I act without thinking.
[ 2014.12.29 02:34:05 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says lightly "is that so?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:34:09 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote kneels back up.
[ 2014.12.29 02:34:45 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am. I learned that.....I should respect and accept my place in God's plan, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 02:36:53 ] Alexa de'Crux > Permission to speak freely, ma'am?
[ 2014.12.29 02:37:10 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Of course.
[ 2014.12.29 02:37:13 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote smiles lightly.
[ 2014.12.29 02:37:45 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote wipes the dirt off her hands as she listens with a masked expression.
[ 2014.12.29 02:38:35 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am, I was invited to Lord Sakakibara's holdings as an observer. As my report will attest, she indicated that there were hostile elements among the staff; that being the case, I decided not to trust the existing security measures.
[ 2014.12.29 02:39:10 ] Alexa de'Crux > ((she == Naomi))
[ 2014.12.29 02:39:34 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote stands silent, feeling that she's said enough, for now.
[ 2014.12.29 02:40:46 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > And what part of detouring to Myyera is consistent with your then orders to re-deploy your squadron in Nahyeen?
[ 2014.12.29 02:41:58 ] Alexa de'Crux > ..Ma'am, I diverted only enough soldiers to protect Naomi Sakakibara and the nursery.
[ 2014.12.29 02:42:33 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote starts to say "and leaving them without their commander...." she breaks off. "Nursery?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:42:53 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says peckishly "what nursery?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:43:15 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Surely Katerina's not been knocked up yet.
[ 2014.12.29 02:43:37 ] Alexa de'Crux > ...No, ma'am. Miss Sakakibara was safeguarding an infant, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 02:44:23 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote rubs the bridge of her nose. "I think you better explain the full story. Concisely if yuou ca n."
[ 2014.12.29 02:44:57 ] Alexa de'Crux > The bulk of the situation was detailed in my report, ma'am, but I will attempt to...concisely explain.
[ 2014.12.29 02:45:00 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "And then we'll deal with other aspects.' She purses her lips.
[ 2014.12.29 02:46:17 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote evades the fact that she didn't particularly read the report very carefully due to her state of mind.
[ 2014.12.29 02:46:42 ] Alexa de'Crux > Miss Sakakibara feared for her safety; the infant was a safeguard, to prevent attack. Shortly after I had departed my advisory role, I was contacted by an individual known only as 'L', stating that Miss Sakakibara had been poisoned.
[ 2014.12.29 02:47:45 ] Alexa de'Crux > In brief, ma'am, the staff may have been infiltrated by a dissident group that objects to her desire to Hold in her own right.
[ 2014.12.29 02:47:59 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says bluntly "no where in the report is mentioned a baby or a nursery. Who in God's name uses a baby as a shield?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:48:46 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am, it was not my place to question Miss Sakakibara's motivations.
[ 2014.12.29 02:48:54 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "And you went along with that?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:49:16 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am, at the time I was unaware of the infant's....position.
[ 2014.12.29 02:49:18 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote is getting extremely white and her hands are trembling.
[ 2014.12.29 02:50:01 ] Alexa de'Crux > Miss Sakakibara was poisoned, by the house doctor. A nurse had also been turned, but I intervened before she could complete the task.
[ 2014.12.29 02:50:44 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says flatly "So the baby was some sort of taste tester?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:50:53 ] Alexa de'Crux > No, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 02:51:06 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote's eyes actually have some life for the first time this evening.
[ 2014.12.29 02:51:50 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "How was the baby involved? And whose was it?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:51:59 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote looks uncomfortable. "Ma'am, this officer was later informed that the infant contained a 'dead-man' switch. If Miss Sakakibara died....."
[ 2014.12.29 02:53:03 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote prods pitilessly "then?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:53:13 ] Alexa de'Crux > ...The infant would die, as well, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 02:54:33 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "And in how in God's name does that do anything? Miss Sakakibara's death would be quite noticeable don't you think?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:54:51 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am...permission to speak frankly, and candidly?
[ 2014.12.29 02:55:47 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I think you best. This sounds like a tortured Gallente holoflick designed to contrive drama.
[ 2014.12.29 02:56:03 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > It does not become the Sakakibara's at all.
[ 2014.12.29 02:57:01 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote takes a deep breath. "I attempted to warn Lord Sakakibara of the potential threat. On both occasions, he disregarded my warnings and the collected evidence. On our final contact, he ordered me to leave his estates, immediately."
[ 2014.12.29 02:58:03 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says muleishly "And how does the baby play into this?"
[ 2014.12.29 02:59:50 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote enters the Basilica wearing her uniform. She walks towards the altar with clenched fists and seems to be having a quiet argument with herself.
[ 2014.12.29 03:00:55 ] Alexa de'Crux > For the details of that, ma'am, you will have to speak to Naomi herself.
[ 2014.12.29 03:02:07 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says "Arg!" She gets up frustrated at the lack of logical explanations, or any explanation, as to the bizarre scenario of an unamed baby serving as a dead man switch for a holder's sister. She turns back to the patch of weeds, holding her sharp Half Moon Hoe and with a vicious whack digs into the earth implaling the weed and its roots and jerks it out.
[ 2014.12.29 03:03:05 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am....
[ 2014.12.29 03:03:17 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "There! at least something is accomplished this evening."
[ 2014.12.29 03:03:35 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote kneels before the altar and makes the Holy Sign.
[ 2014.12.29 03:03:42 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote removes the weed from the half-moon hoe. "Yes, Ms. de'Crux?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:04:10 ] Alexa de'Crux > The infant, to the best of my awareness, was the grandchild of one of the principal threats in this scenario. Miss Sakakibara was her legally-appointed guardian.
[ 2014.12.29 03:06:01 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote grimaces. "Far better to simply enslave the child if it must pay for the sins of the grand-parent. Still.. an insane operation." She sits back down.
[ 2014.12.29 03:06:36 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Ms. de'Crux, it is clear that this Naomi only disclosed information incompletely and piece meal to you."
[ 2014.12.29 03:06:47 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "She took advantage of you.
[ 2014.12.29 03:07:06 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote rubs the bridge of her nose.
[ 2014.12.29 03:07:13 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote twitches a bit, as though something deep within her didn't want to hear that.
[ 2014.12.29 03:07:43 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote stands
[ 2014.12.29 03:07:53 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Did you attempt to contact Lord Sakikabara before deploying?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:08:17 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Or me and Lord Raholan or Lady Mithra?
[ 2014.12.29 03:09:44 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am. I did not attempt to contact him at the time; I believed that Miss Sakakibara, as his legally-appointed representitive, was seeing to her own security. When I attempted to inform Lord Sakakiara, he again disregarded my attempts and the>>
[ 2014.12.29 03:09:46 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote gives Alexa a firm blue gaze. She doesn't have to brush her hair because, frankly, it's been cut short.
[ 2014.12.29 03:09:47 ] Alexa de'Crux > evidence I presented.
[ 2014.12.29 03:10:43 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "As a Holder it is his perogative. I am more concerned about the impulsiveness that lead to this fiasco with predictable results."
[ 2014.12.29 03:10:55 ] Alexa de'Crux > I contacted Lord Raholan, however, and informed him of the basic situation. Under regulations, I did not disclose any critical information, as I was uncertain of the security of the channel.
[ 2014.12.29 03:11:32 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says flatly "We have a secure corporation channel. I thought you updated it after Ms. Runekin's little thing."
[ 2014.12.29 03:12:23 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am, I did. Given the risk of infiltration among Miss Sakakibara's staff, it was my opinion that caution was warranted.
[ 2014.12.29 03:13:02 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote steps out into the open area, loosening the collar of her uniform a bit.
[ 2014.12.29 03:13:34 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Please do not try to justify insubordination. Where there is a will, there is a way, When there is not, there are excuses.
[ 2014.12.29 03:13:55 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote sighs, looking drained again. "The doctor did warn me about this..."
[ 2014.12.29 03:14:01 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote snaps to attention. "Yes, ma'am."
[ 2014.12.29 03:14:44 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "How did you even know Ms. Sakikabara anyway?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:14:51 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote takes in a deep breath of the garden smells and wanders towards the pool.
[ 2014.12.29 03:14:59 ] Alexa de'Crux > We met at Cerra Manor, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:15:18 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote is carefully non-specific, but she blushes just a bit.
[ 2014.12.29 03:15:24 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "And based on that casual meeting, she sought to embroil you in family intrigues?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:15:46 ] Thal Vadam > /emote enters the basilica dressed in his Templar robes, which are slightly torn. He kneels before the alter and bows his head
[ 2014.12.29 03:15:46 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > You have got to talk to us before go off half cocked like a drunken furrier.
[ 2014.12.29 03:15:58 ] Alexa de'Crux > With respect, ma'am -- she did not seek anything. I was present when the situation escalated, and I acted, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:16:10 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > At Cerra?
[ 2014.12.29 03:16:38 ] Alexa de'Crux > No, ma'am. Miss Sakakibara invited me to Myhera to perform an assessment of existing security measures, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:16:53 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "That's my point."
[ 2014.12.29 03:17:02 ] Alexa de'Crux > ...Ma'am?
[ 2014.12.29 03:17:04 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote looks confused.
[ 2014.12.29 03:17:23 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "You had time then to contact us to advise and request permission before changing your deployment."
[ 2014.12.29 03:17:34 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "There was no emergency when she invited you yes?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:18:10 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote as she sits back to listen, she looks about the garden and notices Mitara.
[ 2014.12.29 03:18:20 ] Alexa de'Crux > I was only present as an advisor, ma'am. There was no emergency at the time, ma'am. I responded with my unit after she was attacked, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:18:35 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote sits at the edge of the body of water looking rather exhausted.
[ 2014.12.29 03:19:10 ] Alexa de'Crux > I....admit that I reacted with undue haste, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:19:36 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote purses her lips. "In the future, next time, you must contact us if there is a chance in a deployment and recieve authority first. I fear Ms. Sakibara took advantage of you to draw you into a situation you were not prepared for. I trust Lord Raholan will deal with the diplomatic repercussions."
[ 2014.12.29 03:19:58 ] Alexa de'Crux > I could not let Nao---let Miss Sakakibara suffer be injured, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:20:08 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am, and I did contact him, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:20:31 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > After you were already there.
[ 2014.12.29 03:20:42 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > And incompletely.
[ 2014.12.29 03:20:57 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Do you understand what we need you to do in the future?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:21:06 ] Alexa de'Crux > With all due respect, ma'am, contacting him and requesting redeployment when there is nothing wrong is....well, frankly, ma'am, it's kind of silly.
[ 2014.12.29 03:21:12 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am, I do.
[ 2014.12.29 03:21:33 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "There was a specific project you were needed for, and you were not present."
[ 2014.12.29 03:21:43 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:21:44 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Since you ran off on your little adventure."
[ 2014.12.29 03:21:59 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote lifts her head to look over at the discussion taking place for a moment then returns her gaze to the water.
[ 2014.12.29 03:22:04 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote nods.
[ 2014.12.29 03:22:35 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:23:01 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote stands straight as a board.
[ 2014.12.29 03:23:09 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "the excessive pursuit of short lived happiness or interesting things can be distracting one of other priorities, family, duty, God."
[ 2014.12.29 03:23:29 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:23:34 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I am not done speaking, Sit down please.
[ 2014.12.29 03:23:37 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote sighs
[ 2014.12.29 03:23:40 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote sits down slowly.
[ 2014.12.29 03:24:02 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > The doctor was concerned that we at SFRIM are giving you too much freedom of operation.
[ 2014.12.29 03:24:30 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote closes her eyes. "I understand, ma'am."
[ 2014.12.29 03:24:33 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > I think I managed to dissuade her... but I am wondering now if I did the right thing. Did I?
[ 2014.12.29 03:24:43 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > Because you sound like a parrot right now.
[ 2014.12.29 03:25:21 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am, I.--
[ 2014.12.29 03:25:23 ] Thal Vadam > /emote rises from his kneeled position and walks out side
[ 2014.12.29 03:25:33 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote falls silent, trying to find the words she needs.
[ 2014.12.29 03:26:32 ] Alexa de'Crux > I could not....let her die, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:27:26 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote blushes despite her finely-tuned control.
[ 2014.12.29 03:27:34 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > The road to perdition is paved with good intentions.
[ 2014.12.29 03:28:15 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ye-Yes, ma'am. I am prepared to accept punishment for my actions, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:28:17 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > You need to maintain discipline of your unit and yourself or you will not be of utility to anyone, including her.
[ 2014.12.29 03:28:39 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote is lingering a bit Alexa's last comment turning it over in her head.
[ 2014.12.29 03:28:39 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote rolls her head and stands. She makes her way towards Luna and Alexa, not getting too close until she is noticed, so as not to intrude
[ 2014.12.29 03:29:36 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Considering you have been wholly satisfactory so far, consider yourself on probation, In the future, please notify all three of us in writing of a proposal that deviates from your orders."
[ 2014.12.29 03:29:45 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:29:56 ] Alexa de'Crux > Ma'am......?
[ 2014.12.29 03:29:59 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "And avoid Ms, Sakibara."
[ 2014.12.29 03:30:02 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote studies Alexa.
[ 2014.12.29 03:30:35 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote twitches sharply, takes a deep breath and closes her eyes, nodding a bit. "A...As you wish, ma'am."
[ 2014.12.29 03:31:27 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "You have a question Ms. de'Crux?" Her demeanor is one that the conversation is all but finished.
[ 2014.12.29 03:31:28 ] Thal Vadam > /emote sighs at the group before walking over to the pool
[ 2014.12.29 03:32:13 ] Alexa de'Crux > ....N...No, ma'am. Is....y-our command to avoid Ms. Sakakibara...an order, ma'am?
[ 2014.12.29 03:33:34 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Until probation is over, Yes."
[ 2014.12.29 03:33:45 ] Alexa de'Crux > .....
[ 2014.12.29 03:33:49 ] Alexa de'Crux > Yes...yes, ma'am.
[ 2014.12.29 03:33:54 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote stands and salutes.
[ 2014.12.29 03:34:03 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says lightly "I am not done yet."
[ 2014.12.29 03:34:15 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote sits down again. "Ma'am."
[ 2014.12.29 03:34:40 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Thank you for coming and waiting for me. I know I've been out of sorts. Would you like to garden with me? That is not an order."
[ 2014.12.29 03:35:01 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote glances at Mitara "and it seems we may have company."
[ 2014.12.29 03:35:17 ] Alexa de'Crux > P-Perhaps in a short while, ma'am. I....must attend to some...uh...some personal matters, first.
[ 2014.12.29 03:35:18 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote some color comes to her cheeks as she wonders if Mitara overheard anything.
[ 2014.12.29 03:35:29 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Ok, Dismissed Satellium"
[ 2014.12.29 03:36:02 ] Alexa de'Crux > /emote stands up and salutes, then turns on her heel, hiding a tear that spills over her cheek as she exits.
[ 2014.12.29 03:36:22 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote is busy looking at the garden, a respectable distance from the pair.
[ 2014.12.29 03:40:26 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote sees that Alexa has left and stands at the ready for Luna to call her over when she is ready.
[ 2014.12.29 03:41:24 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says softly "Hello Admiral. Do you also like the gardens?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:42:14 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote glances at the pool and notices Thal as well. Her face beomes slightly masked, not entirely sure how many people may have overheard what just happened. She sighs.
[ 2014.12.29 03:42:32 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote folds her hands behind her back and approches Luna, glancing at parts of the garden on the way, "I do, Praefecta, and the water."
[ 2014.12.29 03:43:23 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "It is calming here. I find it helps order my thoughts as much as the interior does...."
[ 2014.12.29 03:43:32 ] Mitara Newelle > I hope I did not interrupt your meeting with Neophyte de'Crux?
[ 2014.12.29 03:45:58 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Not all.. we just finished..."
[ 2014.12.29 03:46:19 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote nods.
[ 2014.12.29 03:46:58 ] Mitara Newelle > Well, I just wanted to congratulate you personally on winning the Amarrian Capsuleer award for 116.
[ 2014.12.29 03:47:25 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says softly "Thank you."
[ 2014.12.29 03:49:04 ] Mitara Newelle > Do not let the rabble of the militia make you think you were not deserving.
[ 2014.12.29 03:49:24 ] Mitara Newelle > We take many things into account, and you were most worthy by a large margin.
[ 2014.12.29 03:49:49 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I...." she falls silent. "I am gratified by that..."
[ 2014.12.29 03:50:50 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I need to remind myself not to make it make me think more of myself. I am ashamed to say I felt pride over it."
[ 2014.12.29 03:52:00 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote nods, "It is something that is difficult to grapple with I understand. I felt it too on a few occasions withing the Praetoria."
[ 2014.12.29 03:52:10 ] Mitara Newelle > within*
[ 2014.12.29 03:52:57 ] Mitara Newelle > But do continue your works, Praefecta, they are needed.
[ 2014.12.29 03:53:05 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says softly "i am glad someone understands.. And I will."
[ 2014.12.29 03:54:06 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I intend to..."
[ 2014.12.29 03:55:01 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote smiles slightly, "Duty is its own rewards, yes?"
[ 2014.12.29 03:55:46 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "Yes." She glances at the garden plot that's been mostly weeded. "It is."
[ 2014.12.29 03:57:27 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote also glances at the garden plot and nods.
[ 2014.12.29 03:58:08 ] Mitara Newelle > I will not keep you, Praefecta. Go with God.
[ 2014.12.29 03:58:13 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote turns to leave.
[ 2014.12.29 03:58:19 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "As with you, and your Family"
[ 2014.12.29 03:58:22 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote smiles.
[ 2014.12.29 04:00:15 ] Mitara Newelle > Thank you.
[ 2014.12.29 04:00:18 ] Mitara Newelle > /emote heads out.
[ 2014.12.29 04:00:55 ] Thal Vadam > /emote stands quietly overlooking the pool, as motionless as a statue
[ 2014.12.29 04:01:13 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote glances to see if Thal is still there. "Hello Templar. What brings you here?"
[ 2014.12.29 04:02:27 ] Thal Vadam > /emote says nothing for a moment "...I came to think" *His response is cold, almost emotionless*
[ 2014.12.29 04:03:53 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote blinks, noticing a very different demeanor than the day or so before. "Has.. anything happened?"
[ 2014.12.29 04:05:28 ] Thal Vadam > "Not really. I think on wider topics then my romance tonight" *His tone remains cold*
[ 2014.12.29 04:06:15 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says carefully "I see. Well," she gestures idly at her gardening tools and blanket. "I am willing to listen if you need someone to talk to."
[ 2014.12.29 04:08:59 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote says politely, trying not to pry too hard "if not.. well, I have one more thing I need to do in the garden before evening Vespers."
[ 2014.12.29 04:10:19 ] Thal Vadam > /emote shakes his head slowly "My problem is solved Lady Aspenstar, i think of repercussions of my choice is all"
[ 2014.12.29 04:11:45 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > "I see. Then I pray God's guidance has been discerned in your choice." She gets up off the blanket and walks over to the roses. She begins to snip some of the blossoms and tendrils.
[ 2014.12.29 04:13:49 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote humming to herself she begins to braid the roses as she slips and tends to the bushes.
[ 2014.12.29 04:13:54 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > *snips
[ 2014.12.29 04:14:08 ] Thal Vadam > /emote turns and begins to exit. He looks at Luna coldly "congratulations on your award" *Then exits*
[ 2014.12.29 04:15:23 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote blinks and almost slips back to her earlier mood, but determined not to be shaken from her task and focus, she resumes humming and tending the roses.
[ 2014.12.29 04:21:01 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote steps back holding the braided roses. She walks over to a statute of the Empress in the garden and stands on her tippy toes, and places a Crown of Roses onto her head.
[ 2014.12.29 04:24:44 ] Lunarisse Aspenstar > /emote startles from her reverie as she hears the bells summoning the penitents to prayer. She hastily walks back and collects her things and makes her way back to the dormitory to change,