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Though she’d never admit it aloud, Jayna couldn’t help but feel some level of anxiety after her Galactic Address. More than ever, the eyes of trillions were upon her - with a multitude of articles and tabloids circulating the HoloNet. Even the quarter-Sephi hadn’t anticipated the backlash it would have on her father, and certainly wasn’t prepared for the shouting she received from Jaikus as a result. (@Sreeya)
None of it was going to derail her ambitions.
The Heiress was adorned in a custom sapphire gown - dresses and prepared for negotiations scheduled to take place on Rendili. For once, Jayna went without her usual detail of ISC bodyguards - instead opting for a single, tall Orcolan that moved alongside her.
It was in transit to her yacht that Jayna came face to face with the crowd of reporters - each of them clamoring for a question from the Thorne. “Ms. Thorne!” One reporter called out from the front.
After a pause, Jayna finally turned to face them for question.
“Ms. Thorne! What do you have to say to those critiquing your alignment with the Jedi?” The reporter asked, glancing down at their Datapad. “Some have claimed that your support of the Order is merely a marketing ploy for EzTech.” Jayna stared back at the reporter - her expression unchanging.
“I am curious, then, how my opponents would propose fighting the creations of Darth Raze - the very same that have ravaged worlds across the Core?” She asked curtly. “Abominations, who are notoriously vulnerable to the Light Side of the Force alone.” She was met with silence. Words she knew would resonate with those living in fear of Raze. Words that would resonate for the trillions that supported the Jedi, after the efforts of Senator’s like Kalist and Drast.
The Heiress shook her head. “Those who are incapable of putting aside their own prejudices for the good of the Galaxy, have no business advocating a course of action.”
“Ms. Thorne, why has the President taken this sudden change in policy to support Force Users?”
Jayna turned to face the reporter. “Allow me to be clear,” She began. “I am not my father, and I am not a representative of the Consortium.” She said flatly.
“The defensive alliance that the Core systems need - what I have sworn to build - will be self-sufficient and independent. We will defend our home without risking the citizens or foreign governments, or becoming beholden to their foreign policy.” She had no intention of requesting aid from her fathers. No intention of piggybacking off of Consortium resources.
“Despite the inaction of my critics, hour ago, I gave my word that I will act in the best interest of those in need of it most. And that is precisely what I will do.”
With that, Jayna turned back towards the path ahead - towards the speeder that prepared to take her offworld.
None of it was going to derail her ambitions.
The Heiress was adorned in a custom sapphire gown - dresses and prepared for negotiations scheduled to take place on Rendili. For once, Jayna went without her usual detail of ISC bodyguards - instead opting for a single, tall Orcolan that moved alongside her.
It was in transit to her yacht that Jayna came face to face with the crowd of reporters - each of them clamoring for a question from the Thorne. “Ms. Thorne!” One reporter called out from the front.
After a pause, Jayna finally turned to face them for question.
“Ms. Thorne! What do you have to say to those critiquing your alignment with the Jedi?” The reporter asked, glancing down at their Datapad. “Some have claimed that your support of the Order is merely a marketing ploy for EzTech.” Jayna stared back at the reporter - her expression unchanging.
“I am curious, then, how my opponents would propose fighting the creations of Darth Raze - the very same that have ravaged worlds across the Core?” She asked curtly. “Abominations, who are notoriously vulnerable to the Light Side of the Force alone.” She was met with silence. Words she knew would resonate with those living in fear of Raze. Words that would resonate for the trillions that supported the Jedi, after the efforts of Senator’s like Kalist and Drast.
The Heiress shook her head. “Those who are incapable of putting aside their own prejudices for the good of the Galaxy, have no business advocating a course of action.”
“Ms. Thorne, why has the President taken this sudden change in policy to support Force Users?”
Jayna turned to face the reporter. “Allow me to be clear,” She began. “I am not my father, and I am not a representative of the Consortium.” She said flatly.
“The defensive alliance that the Core systems need - what I have sworn to build - will be self-sufficient and independent. We will defend our home without risking the citizens or foreign governments, or becoming beholden to their foreign policy.” She had no intention of requesting aid from her fathers. No intention of piggybacking off of Consortium resources.
“Despite the inaction of my critics, hour ago, I gave my word that I will act in the best interest of those in need of it most. And that is precisely what I will do.”
With that, Jayna turned back towards the path ahead - towards the speeder that prepared to take her offworld.