The Force worked in mysterious ways. Nykoria Tallis once helped a Phyllis Vasser, a CFO from Fondor, when her son was kidnapped. When Kori used that acquaintance to get a corvette for the Jedi Order back into shape, the CFO couldn't offer more than some basic repairs. But the Sith attack on Ryloth changed that. The idea of having even one Jedi strike team ready to arrive at first notice suddenly became more appealing to corporate executives. And if the Sentinel Initiative were to pass, Fondor Shipyards stood to gain a hefty fleet maintenance contract.
This is why Phyllis Vasser had asked Nykoria to join her aboard the Starblazer, her personal yacht that would host the negotiations. The Sentinel Fleet was yet to become a thing, so the arrangements about it would be preliminary. But a single Jedi Guardian corvette could be arranged there and then. Another reason for Kori being there was that the supporters of the Sentinel Initiative were threatened and targeted by an unknown party, possibly the Sith. The Jedi were asked to provide additional protection while the politicians and corporate executives would iron out the details on the way from Coruscant to Fondor.
"Well, Padawan, looks like that's our cue," the Zeltron's eyes were still closed, and she remained seated in the lotus pose. The spacious nature room at the front of the ship was reminiscent of Ajan Kloss; the greenery and surrounding life provided the best site for meditation. Nykoria wouldn't settle on reaching out to the plants and people nearby though. She sought her perception to envelop the entire ship: soar through the passages; look over the shoulder of a technician working in the hangar; feel as more and more people converge in the lounge.
Something like this always required effort, but this time Kori was struggling. It could be because she worried about the outcome of this meeting; it could determine if the Guardians would have funding for retrofitting their ship. Or maybe it was because Kori sensed that something was about to happen. As an answer to her thoughts, the intercom beeped all of a sudden. "Knight Tallis, the delegates are gathering in the lounge. Please join us there," the familiar voice on the comms reminded, moments after Nykoria had predicted it... or rather, not the intercom, but something happening.
With a sigh, the Zeltron stood up and turned towards the Togruta Padawan who accompanied her on this mission. "It's best if I stay close to the people we need to protect. But we can't leave the rest of the ship unattended. Think you can keep an... Kori saw the Padawan's face again and hastily checked herself before saying "eye"; the Togruta Padawan was blind, so the phrase would've turned out awkward. "I mean, take a stroll around the ship, and make sure that there isn't any trouble elsewhere?"
Almost slipped up, Kori. The Zeltron chastised herself mentally, but also wondered why the Jedi Council saw fit to get involved in the Guardians' affairs and assign Padawan Dasi Vemm for this particular mission. They didn't do anything without a reason. Maybe the Masters wanted the young Togruta to learn something from Nykoria. The Zeltron Knight knew how to handle a lightsaber, had proven a capable negotiator, and also focused heavily on perception of the world around her through the Force. Perhaps Dasi needed help in one of those aspects. Or perhaps it was the other way around, and the Masters wanted Kori to learn something from the Padawan. Kori still felt somewhat unsettled, but it wasn't worth dwelling on. Not while the two Jedi were on the clock and had a job to do.
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This is why Phyllis Vasser had asked Nykoria to join her aboard the Starblazer, her personal yacht that would host the negotiations. The Sentinel Fleet was yet to become a thing, so the arrangements about it would be preliminary. But a single Jedi Guardian corvette could be arranged there and then. Another reason for Kori being there was that the supporters of the Sentinel Initiative were threatened and targeted by an unknown party, possibly the Sith. The Jedi were asked to provide additional protection while the politicians and corporate executives would iron out the details on the way from Coruscant to Fondor.
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"Well, Padawan, looks like that's our cue," the Zeltron's eyes were still closed, and she remained seated in the lotus pose. The spacious nature room at the front of the ship was reminiscent of Ajan Kloss; the greenery and surrounding life provided the best site for meditation. Nykoria wouldn't settle on reaching out to the plants and people nearby though. She sought her perception to envelop the entire ship: soar through the passages; look over the shoulder of a technician working in the hangar; feel as more and more people converge in the lounge.
Something like this always required effort, but this time Kori was struggling. It could be because she worried about the outcome of this meeting; it could determine if the Guardians would have funding for retrofitting their ship. Or maybe it was because Kori sensed that something was about to happen. As an answer to her thoughts, the intercom beeped all of a sudden. "Knight Tallis, the delegates are gathering in the lounge. Please join us there," the familiar voice on the comms reminded, moments after Nykoria had predicted it... or rather, not the intercom, but something happening.
With a sigh, the Zeltron stood up and turned towards the Togruta Padawan who accompanied her on this mission. "It's best if I stay close to the people we need to protect. But we can't leave the rest of the ship unattended. Think you can keep an... Kori saw the Padawan's face again and hastily checked herself before saying "eye"; the Togruta Padawan was blind, so the phrase would've turned out awkward. "I mean, take a stroll around the ship, and make sure that there isn't any trouble elsewhere?"
Almost slipped up, Kori. The Zeltron chastised herself mentally, but also wondered why the Jedi Council saw fit to get involved in the Guardians' affairs and assign Padawan Dasi Vemm for this particular mission. They didn't do anything without a reason. Maybe the Masters wanted the young Togruta to learn something from Nykoria. The Zeltron Knight knew how to handle a lightsaber, had proven a capable negotiator, and also focused heavily on perception of the world around her through the Force. Perhaps Dasi needed help in one of those aspects. Or perhaps it was the other way around, and the Masters wanted Kori to learn something from the Padawan. Kori still felt somewhat unsettled, but it wasn't worth dwelling on. Not while the two Jedi were on the clock and had a job to do.
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