Exploring coruscant

[Maria Sloviaena]

"I’m sure there’s something in that mask” Maria says to Astrid and she begins to run up the fire escape once on the roof she yells to Astrid “hey, Do you Have a blaster on you?” She says as she spots the mandalorian across the street on a flattops rooftop. She then rolls over to the edge of the roof for cover.

 

[Kerowyn Tempest]

Kerowyn had been minding her own business, simply strolling down the windy and grimy streets of Coruscant. She had come looking for accessories to customize her armor into a more suitable variant, one with less bulk, more maneuverability and perhaps a little bit of her own personal style incorporated. She'd stopped at a fabric shop and picked out some nice black leathers. Credits weren't exactly difficult at this point, her concerns were elsewhere. If the Kaggath ended, no matter the victor changes were coming. If the Emperor, her liege lord, succeeded then the Imperial Republica would finally be ruled by true Sith. Failing that, the Empress would be her new ruler, and she would simply have to adapt to that fact.

"Do you need anything else, Ma'am?" She paused before replying, looking over at two darting figures that made their way from the streets to a fire escape. She could swear she recognized one of them... "No. Would you mind holding on to this for me? I'll be back for it." Walking slowly, she reached where the two had just been, and observed the rooftops. Something was definitely going on, but she could sense no immediate danger. That warranted some investigation. Taking a deep breath, she bent her knees slightly, and unlike the two that scaled the side of the building simply jumped. Using the Force to augment her leap, she managed a flip before landing on the rooftop, some ways behind the pair. She didn't immediately approac, but placed the hand on her lightsaber hilt.

She did a once over of the rooftops once again, spotting the slightest of shine in the distance. Perhaps a blaster. Still, that was of no concern to a trained Sith. The bigger question was... what in the name of the Goddess was going on? "Is there a reason you feel the need to run? Seems rather suspicious to me."

@Herrith @Maria @ThatKid

 

[Maria Sloviaena]

"Excuse me are you working with the Mandos...Oh, Its you” she replies as she still asks for a blaster. She then says “I didn’t notice you have stalking me since the bar...I’m not being suspicious but you are Following me and definitely gaining the attention of the mando who now knows we are force sensitive.”

 

[Dash Loftstar]

Dash, realizing the strength of their abilities, took off toward the roof. The scene had caught the attention of some nearby security droids who surrounded each side of the roof. Dash landed in front of the couple. He pointed both of his sidearms at the robed woman.
“What’ve you got there miss?” he said in a concerned voice.

 

[Astridia Kazaczecho]

Astrid tapped her holster, which clearly showed the blaster on her hip. Sne didn't know what Mandalorian that Maria kept referring to. She was still confused as to what was going on--and the nausea and unease coming from Maria's direction was throwing her off. She took in a breath and cleared her mind just as boots clacked on the ground behind them. The Imp reached for her blaster, but a voice cut her off. There was no jetpack, so that must have meant the woman was either really good at jumping or just Force sensitive. She eased and turned around while her mask-buying companion explained.

"Okay, what Mando--"

She turned her head to find an armored and very un-bloodthirsty Mandalorian staring at them. Her hand slowly reached for the blaster, but then eased off. If these two were working together--an odd pair for sure--then she wasn't shooting her way out of this. But then again, two Sith and an Imp were supposed to get along, regardless of which Empire they hailed from. Astrid pulled a strand of loose hair over an ear, slowly. She wasn't looking to get shot today.

"I'm just here for bloody groceries. If you don't mind, I'd be glad to leave and let you lot sort out whatever this is."

The droids didn't ease her worries at all. Where the hell had they come from--and how so quick?

Her head pounded and she put ahand to a temple, stumbling slightly as the dull headache erupted into a mountain of sharp pains. She grunted in pain and leaned against a climate control unit, keeping her other hand near hee blaster--more of a reassurance to herself that it was there rather than actually giving her the ability to use it. What could she say? She was a soldier. She needed a weapon.

 

[Maria Sloviaena]

Maria prepares to reveal her hidden lightsaber if necessary and says to the mandalorian: “If you don’t try anything stupid well neither will I...Do you really want to shoot someone right here where you are destined to be found... Now, Put down your weapons.” She remains cautious towards the mandalorian especially after feeling dread emanating from the creepy sith mask. As for the droids she looks at them and then begins to brainstorm as many solutions as possible but cannot think of one other then murder. In case she has to fight, she focuses her attention on the droids as they might be the most important part of the battle.

 

[Dash Loftstar]

He lowered his weapons as well.
"Woah now," he said in a more relaxed tone, "I would gladly leave you alone, once you tell me what you're carrying."
He took a step closer and pointed one of his pistols back up at Maria.
"Now."

 

[Kerowyn Tempest]

She remained unconcerned for the moment until Maria mentioned something about Force Users. Anyone worth their wit would realize a fully armored Acolyte was exactly that. An Acolyte. She remained impassive for the moment, unclipping her saber and raising it fully as the mention of a Mando was brought into the picture. Even the woman that traveled with Maria seemed surprised another had noticed.

Of course, that was only until a series of droid decided to enter the fray, along with a fully armored Mando'a blasters in hand. By this point, Kerowyn activated her saber, preparing to strike down the droids. (OOC: These things need write-ups usually, just so you know.) Swinging, she took out two with a practiced aim, sweeping over and around the cervos.

Her stance twisted, this time the weapon rotating towards the Mandalorian. She kept the blade centered around her chest, left hand bent ready, settling into Niman. This way, she could use the Force with her off-hand while fighting with her dominant one. A strategy popularized by the Drast dynasty, the more notable of them being the ancient Sith Lord, Darth Kravos.

Kerowyn didn't like this scenario at all, but smiled slightly as the citizen accompanying them mentioned that she was just here to shop. Ironic, the Vahla had only been here for that reason as well. But it seemed things had shaped up to be different.

Her eyes sparkled with power momentarily, never leaving the Mandalorian as he delivered his threat. "I have a better idea." Her focus shifted from to his blasters, slowly concentrating her powers around the base of the weapon. If he didn't interrupt her, it would allow her easier use of the Force.

If he did, the Mandalorian would actually have to fight a Sith. Not something you did lightly. "Put your weapons down. And walk away. This is your only warning." Especially not in the Core Worlds, which was largely owned by the Imperial Republica. It was also a hub of trade commerce. The only reason she'd come at all.

@Maria @Herrith @ThatKid

 

[Maria Sloviaena]

Maria said “woah people calm down...Its coruscant...everyone can above see this now do you both want to be on a wanted list? I know don’t know put down your damn weapons.” She then motioned for them to lower their arms and talk. She then pulled out the mask and said “Somethings off about this mask.”

 

[Dash Loftstar]

Dash fires onto the two remaining droids and holstered his blasters.
"Alright, No violence...” He then used his whipcord thrower on Kerowyn in fear of her lightsaber.
“...Starting now."
He considered taking off his helmet to take a breather, but wasn’t quite sure whether to show his face just yet.
"Now, Do me a favor and tell me what that thing is so I can get back to my business."

 

[Maria Sloviaena]

“A mask I bought from a store...Something is off about it...Watch this” she says before chucking it off the roof. She then reached into her pouch and pulled out the mask again. She proclaimed “I have no idea but the guy thought it was haunted. Maybe he was right afterall?”

 

[Dash Loftstar]

"I must've heard you wrong, did you say... haunted?" Dash chuckled.
"I'm wasting my time aren't I? I will admit that magic trick was a little odd however."

 

[Maria Sloviaena]

“You try it” she confidently says as she quickly unties the bag with the mask and hands it over to him. The dark energy eminated greatly as if the mask itself was force sensitive. She said “Since you don’t believe me then try it yourself...smartass.”

 

[Dash Loftstar]

(Editing my actions, Sorry to bug the roleplay but I’m new to this.)
Dash grabbed the bag and threw the mask over the roof. He reached into the bag and pulled the mask out again.
"The hell? Is this some sith trick!"
He tossed the bag back to Maria.

 

[Astridia Kazaczecho]

OOC: I assumed you had made a write up and gotten those droids through the rules. Also please obey how PvP works. I'm assuming you are using the whipcord thrower against either Maria or Kerowyn. Don't powerplay, as that gives her no chance to react. Also I recommend using a posting order. Maria, then Dash, then Terowyn, then me, to avoid confusion.

Astrid watched this all unfold within a split second and then grit her teeth, holding out her hands as the situation seemed to escalate to a near tipping point. She spoke with a bit of worry and irritation in her voice while the Mando and Maria bickered, seemingly unable to get rid of the mask.

"Okay, okay, TIME OUT, dammit. This is getting ridiculous. You all are going to give me a bloody brain hemorrhage if this keeps happening."

She paused.

"Who are you two? Mando and Sith, clearly, but from where? And why are you all after us?"

 

[Kerowyn Tempest]

-Are You Ready?-​

(OOC: I'm going to reply to react to the combat aspect, then we can start the post order off with @Maria)

At this point the Mandalorian was lucky to be standing in one piece. The cable he used to attempt to constrict her was simply cut by the activation of her lightsaber. In a show of extreme self-restraint, she only activated it to cut herself loose as opposed to cutting the fool down with a single stroke.

It was not common for a Mandalorian and a Sith to be on good terms, and it was even less common for Kerowyn to allow such an affront to pass. Deactivating the crimson blade, which slid closed with a defining hiss, she shrugged off the remaining wire. Her eyes alight with a dangerous glow, she looked over the man who had basically attacked her, and weighed her options. "A most interesting trick, a returning mask. Perhaps my Magicks will reveal what this truly is."

Turning to the Mando directly, she stepped forward and tapped the base of his armor with a single finger outstretched. "I will consider this a foolish mistake you won't repeat. But mark my words, dar'manda, if you strike me again I won't hesitate to end you." With that out of the way, she then had to deal with the second and most confusing issue of all: A mask? She would wait for permission before casting any spells or working ichor. Kerowyn found herself chortling at the other girl's comment about brain hemorrhaging. It was well past that point, they'd straight flown into the twilight zone through awkwardness alone.

Now, she turned to her with a look of disinterest. Nothing much happening there, attractive perhaps to some but seemingly preppy and right to go. Not the sort of person she would imagine herself befriending, but perhaps she had redeemable qualities. "I'm truly not sure about this one." She pointed at Maria lazily. The civilian would be an excellent critic, for instance, and had a dry sense of humor.

The very same shared by them both, though Kero's was significantly darker. "But I am Kerowyn. Tempest. Servant of the Dark Lord, Acolyte of the Sith. And I am just as confused as you are as to what the kriff is going on right now."

@Maria @Herrith @ThatKid

 

[Maria Sloviaena]

Maria said “We should probably take this mask to someone with more knowledge on the topic.” She put it back in her pouch and returned it to the original position within the great abyss of her black cloak. She imagined “I wonder what would happen if it was put on a person’s face...too dangerous probably for me to try to find out”

 

[Dash Loftstar]

He realized that being threatening was probably going to get him killed. He dropped his tough guy act and went along with Maria.
“Who would have knowledge on this thing? It seems ancient.”
Dash called in to the scout who talked to him before, saying that the situation had been dealt with and there was no need for any further forces.

 

[Kerowyn Tempest]

-The Devil-​

And now everyone was getting along famously. It almost made her roll her eyes. This entire situation was beyond absurd, but she played along, smiling at the pair and shaking her head. Of course it wasn't a good idea to simply be carrying a cursed object around like some sort of trinket, and her offer to use her magicks had all but been ignored.

She was no Sorceress, but she did possess the knowledge of the Vahla, and their magicks were potent. The Ur-spirits the Embers of Vahl could summon, especially the High Priestess', had reputably been amazing to behold.

Approaching the mask with caution, she raised her hand and extended her will towards it. It was indeed steeped in a weak aura of the Dark Side, nothing like an actual Sith artifact, more like a lesser amulet. "The Dark Lord would know, but he would not see an audience with us. He has much more important matters at hand. Perhaps the Crusader... No."

Both of her hands extended, and she closed her eyes. Drawing upon the Ichor within, searching the surrounding area, finding the power and drawing it forth. She would examine this item closer, whether they agreed with it or not. "Thrak avhe powas avo alnej, nauk-veal avhe ukecreavuk!" The incantation complete, her eyes opened and sparkled with power, only for them to widen as the backlash staggered her slightly. She dropped the spell.

@Maria @Herrith @ThatKid

 

[Astridia Kazaczecho]

Astridia took a couple steps away from the group as they investigated the mask, being sure to have at least a meter between her and the bunch in case the mask decided to spontaneously combust. It could already avoid being discarded of--who knew what other nasty tricks could happen. The Sith woman who had appeared from nowhere seemed to have an affinity with what could only be called the supernatural--something Astrid didn't believe, of course. She shuddered as another chill ran down her spine.

"Putting my professional Imperial opinion on this, I'd rather find a way to get rid of it."

The newcomer Sith, Kerowyn, seemed to have been stunned by the aftereffects of her incantation. That didn't exactly bolster Astrid's confidence about the situation.

@Maria @Autumn's Firefly @ThatKid