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Chief Lamartine went immediately to a window when he made it through security to the lobby, looking out over the skyline as he listened to the senators and guards movements from the other rooms. He pressed his hand against the cool glass. The sky was deep dark grey. It was barely perceptible still, but he could see it, could almost taste the impending approach of a storm. It reminded him of the very real lingering threat of an open war.
He had perhaps half an hour, perhaps less, until the session started. There was a lot to cover. So much had happened in the last few days; his meeting with the Jedi convoy Galak Avara, the GAIA's investigation into the Jedi's claims, and his negotiations with United Kushari Federation's representative, Jun. Who had tentatively agreed on letting the Galactic Alliance use their territory near Chiss space for an early warning system. There had been so much preparations that Valafar had nearly lost track of all his paperwork.
"Do you need anything, Chief?" a voice pipped from behind him.
Valafar was startled, amazed at how his bodyguard could sneak up on him so easily.
"Yes. Coffee," Valafar snapped.
The bodyguard's posture sank.
"I'm sorry, Chief."
Valafar turned to the man.
"No, I'm sorry," the Chief said softly. "My apologies."
The bodyguard didn't say anything, he just nodded in understanding. The Chief had been a bit tense lately. Though he hadn't let get in the way of his work.
"...But I still would like the coffee, Mike," Valafar reminded mike with a smile.
"Of course," Mike said, meeting Valafar's smile with his own. "I'll have someone prep you your usual."
The Cheif nodded and turned back to the window. Time flew fast. His coffee wasn't even cold when he had to leave it to the care of the cleaning crew. On his way to his seat he was quickly briefed on the subjects at hand. Valafar half-listened to the voice on his earpieces before cutting it off.
He stood up, taking a deep breath before he began, "Honorable senators..." Valafar raised his voice a bit more, "there have been some recent, and disturbing, events brought to my attention by the Jedi, which I have confirmed with Galactic Alliance intelligence." He paused. "The Sith have given birth to a new emperor, one much more aggressive then the late one, who may pose a threat to the Galactic Alliance. The Jedi have attended congress today to speak more on the subject." He moved on, taking another quick breath, "We are also here today to speak of the Kushari people, who seek membership in the Alliance. But first, I would like to give attention over to senator Galak Avara."
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