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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Jan 30, 2011 18:27:31 GMT -5
Amelia looking down at her datapad tries to regain her control by taking a deep breath and releasing it. She doesn't see Nick's look in her direction or his smile when he recognizes her.
The Ambassador on hearing her gasp thinking that the information in the report is causing her distress leans over slightly and asks in a concerned, kindly tone. I know this is dirstressing news, but are you alright my dear?
She gives a gulp and a slight nod not looking up. She wishes she could just sink right through the floor, right now and disappear like the melted witch in that ancient childhood story.
Several other people nearby look over at her when they hear her gasp wondering if she was alright. On hearing the Ambassador's question and seeing her nod they turn their attention back to Doctor Saygnlus and his report.
Nice going just the way for him NOT to notice you. All you need is blinking banner pointing at you saying Here she is to be less noticable to Nick. Amelia thinks sarcastically to herself still wanting to crawl under her chair and put her arms over her head and disappear.
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Post by El Supremo on Jan 31, 2011 22:08:07 GMT -5
Dr Saygnlus looks over at the Jedi.
"The RNA sequence of the virus is not exact to any strain or mutation of the Neimoidian viruses that we have discovered or have been able to mutate or synthesize. I cannot say with 100% certainty that it is, though factors are quite similar, even if behavior and effect is not. There simply may be elements to this that we have not been able to verify.
No, we have not been able to produce an effective anti-viral nor found a means to immunize against it. While we have discovered its tolerance range of environment and conditions is very low, agents effective against the virus would likely be fatal to the patient, or carry enough side effects that the quality of life after treatment would be poor.
Our attempts at a preventative, a vaccine or a pre-treatment, has been nearly impossible. Once the virus or infected cells die the RNA strands simply degenerate. There is nothing viable left to introduce to a healthy cell for it to produce a protective anti-body. If you and the Jedi could assist in these endeavors, it may be possible to formulate or work around the handicaps we face in our practices."
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Post by nickcousland on Feb 1, 2011 0:46:34 GMT -5
Nick nods his head listening to the Doctor. "I see. Well, as soon as I begin my investigation, hopefully we can determine the cause for this virus and get it neutralized before we loose anymore civilians."
He sighs and leans back in his chair. "So nothing started on an anti-virus or a cure. Well, I'm sure we can change soon." He makes a note in his datapad. "So the body or cell decays too rapidly to procure a viable antibody to produce the cure or test."
He smiles and nods his head. "Well, Doctor. That's why I'm here. I'm currently the second in charge to the Infirmary back on Yavin and I'm quite experienced in dealing with viruses and the sort. We'll have no trouble at all."
Nick then hears a faint but audible gasp coming from the woman seated next to Ambassador Corvinus. He chuckles lightly when he senses some familiar emotion coming from her. Tapping lightly into the Force, he speaks to her telepathically. "Nice to see you Amelia. Hope you're doing okay over there. Once the meeting is over, you and I need to talk."
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Post by El Supremo on Feb 1, 2011 1:23:55 GMT -5
Cal Omas leans back in his chair as the doctor and the Jedi conclude their discussion.
"And how do you all feel about implementing Martial Law? Our normal security is inadequate even with being reinforced with the planetary reserves to both effectively quarantine the system, and deal with the riots. I fear if we declare Martial law in order to meet the provisions of utilizing active duty military personel as planetary security we will be increasing the anger at closing the system. However, as it stands we are failing in our duties to ensure the safety of people, both here and off world. The Hapan Princess disaster could have been prevented had we had the people to devote. What say you all on this?"
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Feb 1, 2011 1:48:02 GMT -5
Then when she thinks it can't get any worse. She feels a light brush of someone trying to contact her through the Force and then hears a very familiar voice in her mind.
"Nice to see you Amelia. Hope you're doing okay over there. Once the meeting is over, you and I need to talk."
She gives a mental groan that she hopes he doesn't hear. She shakes her head as if to shake him out of her mind. She then tries not very successfully to block him out of her mind. She doesn't realize that he is reaching her through their bond. A bond that was forged long ago the night that forever changed their relationship from just friends to something deeper. Nick...no please, go away. Her embarrassment colors her mind voice and though she doesn't know it her excitement at feeling Nick's touch through the Force contradicts her words.
When the Chief of State Cal Omas calls for martial law Amelia looks at Ambassador Corvinus in fear. He gives her a reassuring look. It is for the best. We can't have riots. That won't help things. He whispers to her.
She can't help but look at Nick for true reassurance the distress plain on her face then when she realizes what she did she looks away blushing.
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Post by nickcousland on Feb 1, 2011 1:57:45 GMT -5
He looks up at Chief of State Omas and sighs quietly not wanting to really discuss this topic. He then listens quietly to Omas when he asks about implementing martial law, knowing it needed to be discussed and that it would probably help save lives if started.
He then raises an eyebrow slightly when he hears her thoughts in his mind telling him to go away. "Now what the heck did I do now?" He mutters quietly to himself. Now confused he glances at her and sees her quickly look away, her face red from blushing. He shakes his head trying to figure out what's just happened.
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Feb 1, 2011 2:17:49 GMT -5
In her distress she allows her block against Nick to fall and her feelings flow through their Force bond to Nick from her.
She is embarassed, sorry for telling him to go away she didn't mean it. Scared about what is happening wanting him to protect her, make her feel safe. This comes out not so much as words but as impressions of her feelings.
She is looking down at her datapad not really seeing it. Her lips tremble in fear not all reassured by the Ambassador's words.
Nick...hold me, I'm scared... make me feel safe again. She says through the Force unknowingly.
She wants to be held by him like he used to do when she was small and he comforted her. He had always made her feel safe again after being frightened. She has no idea she is broadcasting her feelings to Nick.
Ambassador Corvinus not noticing Amelia's distress this time being focused on the Chief of State answers Chief Olmas. Aye. I agree this rioting needs to be stopped. It is not productive and just makes things worse. But isn't martial law a little extreme? We are not the Empire.
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Post by El Supremo on Feb 5, 2011 13:34:30 GMT -5
As Nick and Amelia ponder each others dilemmas, there are several heated discussions among the delegates present. As they sit there discussing, two people enter, dressed in official looking garments. As they approach, Chief Omas pushes away from the table and leans over to the one to receive a whispered word.
His look, already one of mild disgust, worsens as he gets the message and then turns back to the meeting as the internal factions debate amongst themselves.
He brings silence to the meeting as he stands slamming his hands down on the table as he does so.
"Well, that just clinches it. A report just came in from Botajef, a ship originating from here apparently mis-plotted it's nav-points. It was going too fast and broke up on entering the atmosphere. From what they can tell, it was a smuggler's ship, carrying yorik coral. The worse news of this is two of the investigators there have contracted the disease. There is also another unrelated case there reported. You all have stalled and debated this to the endth degree, and now another system has been infected."
He sits back down heavily and returns to speaking with his aid.
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Feb 6, 2011 0:00:29 GMT -5
Just as this latest report comes in causing an even more furious debate. Nick's comm-link chimes with a signal of an incoming call on his secure line from Cait.
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Post by nickcousland on Feb 6, 2011 0:55:46 GMT -5
He watches as the Chief of State speaks with the messenger and feels the distress coming from them. He then listens as Omas announces the new terrible news. "By the Force. Another system infected? Do they know what system has been hit now?" He asks, trying to keep his voice calm.
He then notices his commlink beeping and raising a slight eyebrow, he stands from his seat and moves to a quiet spot away from the Senators to answer it.
"Hey Cait. Its Nick, what's going on? We've got bad news on this end."
He sighs and looks over at the arguing Senators.
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Feb 6, 2011 1:14:37 GMT -5
Cait's voice sounds tired and strained.
Hello Nick. I'm sorry to bother you when you're busy.
More bad news? What now? Don't tell me, another system has been infected hasn't it?
Then what I just learned from the Force will have bearing on your current situation.
I had a Force vision a few moments ago. I saw darkness and fear spreading over Coruscant. Then I heard a man's voice singing the following.
"As I was going to SantafI met a man with seven Craft
Each Craft carried seven Agents
Each Agent held seven Banes
Each Bane carried certain Doom
Craft, Banes, Agents, Doom
How many are going to die?
LOTS!"
And then I saw the darkness and fear spreading to other systems. Then the vision ended.
Nick, I believe this disease was created by the person I heard in the vision. I think also Sith Alchemy might have been involved in its creation. Check for darkside influence cousin it might be the key to this.
When Nick gets up and moves away Amelia looks up and follows him with her eyes.
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Post by El Supremo on Feb 8, 2011 22:23:10 GMT -5
After several minutes and much to everyones surprise the Corellian Ambassador stands and mentions that they will support a martial law vote. But to make a counterpoint to their statement he declares they will be boycotting the United Summit next week.
With a well practiced spin, he storms out with his train of assistants scurrying behind.
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Post by nickcousland on Feb 11, 2011 0:19:20 GMT -5
OOC Hey T and Cait, sorry I haven't posted lately. Been having some problems at home. My diabetic sister was put in the hospital this past weekend and just barely got to come home yesterday.
Nick listens quietly as Cait speaks to him about her vision, his eyes widening slightly. "So you think a practitioner of the Dark Side using Sith Alchemy is behind this mutation? That's just great news Cait." He says quietly sighing and then shakes his head.
He then grins slightly when he senses Amelia following him with her eyes. He holds up the comm-link. "Understood Cait. Keep me posted if you or anyone else finds anything else." He then turns off the comm-link and reclips it onto his belt. He then walks back over to the conference table and retakes his seat.
He watches as the Senator from Corellia stands up and votes on the martial law but informs the Chief of State that he intends to boycott the United Summit. Nick raises an eyebrow slightly sensing anger and frustration coming from him. Nick sighs as he watches the Corellian Senator and his aides rush out of the conference chamber. He then makes a note on his datapad, reminding him to check on the Senator later.
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Feb 11, 2011 3:03:38 GMT -5
OOC Np Nick. We figured you were busy. Aw...sorry. *hugs* I hope your sister is feeling better.
Yes, I feel could feel a ripple coming from the darkside of the Force when I heard the person's voice in the vision. Sith Alchemy is the only thing I know that may cause something like this. I know, not the best news. But at least you have a place to start. Cait getting a sudden idea. Oh, I just had a thought, you might want to check the movements of the first person to be known to be infected on Courscant, starting a few days to a week before they died. It might give you a clue to how and who started this thing. And Nick be careful. Let me know if you need any help. Will do Nick and you do the same.The Force Be With You,Cousin. Cait out.
Amelia watches Nick longingly. Her eyes following him as he walks away to quiet spot to talk on his comm-link. She wonders who is calling him. She then is distracted by the outburst from the Senator from Corellia and doesn't see Nick smiling at her. She still wishes that he could hold her like he used to do.
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Post by nickcousland on Mar 4, 2011 9:48:55 GMT -5
Nick listens quietly to Cait and he nods his head. "Sith Alchemy. That's just bloody great. Something I really don't like dealing with." He sighs and shakes his head.
"Yeah, I was going to do that. They've given me pretty much access to everything related to this incident. I'll do what I can. Its going to be difficult, but I'm sure I can manage." He nods his head. "Understood Cait. You guys be careful there. Over and out."
He hangs up the comms and starts to walk back to his seat when he suddenly feels an incredible surge of dark energy coming from somewhere. He staggers and collapses to his knees, his hands coming up to hold his head from the pain of the feeling. Due to his strong connection to the Force and his Sidhe blood, the feeling is intensified.
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Mar 4, 2011 22:48:23 GMT -5
When the darkside surge hits and buzzing singing of the Oathbreakers is heard Amelia covers her ears and screws up her face from the awful but at the same time haunting singing.
She looks up in time to see Nick collapse to his knees in pain. NICK! She cries. She rushes over to his side not even aware that she has moved and her own pain and fear is forgotten. She throws her arms around him scared that he is hurt.
Nick are alright? She asks concerned as she touches his hand then lightly touches his hair.
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Post by El Supremo on Mar 5, 2011 12:53:45 GMT -5
The other senators and advisors had been getting up to head to other engagements, following the withdrawal of the Corellian official, there was not many who could stomach more of the meeting. Omas had made up his mind on the matter, and Corellia has supported it. Those two powerful factions ultimately controlled the Senate, leaving the opinions of the smaller systems as little more than a footnote on a record.
Nick's escort, slightly taken a back by Amelia rushing headlong over to Nick and hugging him tightly to her to comfort him, works her open jaw wordlessly. Aside from the three of them, the room soon empties. After all that has happened in the last 20 years, no one wants to be around a Jedi when they start behaving strangely.
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Post by nickcousland on Mar 5, 2011 17:36:43 GMT -5
Nick shakes his head and pauses when he hears a hauntingly yet familiar song in his head. He barely feels Amelia move over next to him and hold him close. He closes his eyes and begins to concentrate to try and locate a source of the singing but is unable to do so. He opens his eyes and looks at Amelia and nods his head. "Yes, I'm fine now Amelia. Something terrible must have just happened somewhere. I need to contact the Order immediately."
He slowly comes to his feet and then looks around and sees that the council chamber has been emptied except for him, Amelia and his escort. "I fear what happened here pales in what has been released elsewhere in the Galaxy."
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Mar 5, 2011 18:06:24 GMT -5
Amelia gives a soft sob of relief. When he says is fine. She helps him up and still holding on to him her arms around his waist not wanting to let go just yet. When he mentions something bad must have happened she asks.
You mean because of that beautifully awful singing I heard?
She pales when he says.
"I fear what happened here pales in what has been released elsewhere in the Galaxy."
No. Are you sure Nick? This means you are leaving isn't it?
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Post by nickcousland on Mar 5, 2011 18:15:15 GMT -5
He smiles softly at Amelia when he realizes that she still has her arms about his waist. He nods his head. "Yes, that singing was from the Oathbreakers. I remember Cait, my cousin, telling me about them a long time ago. If we're hearing they're singing, it can only mean one thing, they're free." He sighs and shakes his head. "They're pure evil. They put the Sith Lords of now to shame."
He looks down at Amelia. "I'll probably be having to leave to help deal with them. So that means I'm going to need you to return to Bakura with the Ambassador. You'll be safer there. My sister should have headed back there herself." He gently kisses her forehead. "When this is all over, I will find you. I promise."
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