Ask Naboo A Little Wicked

Alyse Ti'Varnus

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Well a deal was a deal, her earlier deferral to the offer of lunch earlier the other day in favour of attending to the matters of the Eternal's will, would eventually come about to meeting with the dark haired man that had accompanied the young Bakuran with their shared intention to represent the charitable and beneficiary side of the Menagerie on Naboo. Their efforts appeared for the time being to have won some favour for the fledgling organisation, that was for all intents and purposes a shell organisation of the Eternal. Standing on the upper terraces of the restaurant, the blonde cultist started out over Lake Paonga, watching as the various lights of the surrounding buildings and the towering Royal palace shimmered over the still water.

Her quiet revere seemed to continue for felt like hours, contently staring out into the nightscape of the Nabooian Capital City, breathing deeply both physically and through the Force, feeling the life that radiating throughout her surroundings. Although she knew it was perhaps to many of her own ilk, a lesser trait to reach out and feel how the Force flowed through all life around her - with many legionaires dismissing it as being 'Jedi Garbage'. But for the young blonde, it was beneficial not for the self placating and meditative purposes, but for taking stock and getting a feel of the atmospherics of the denizens around her - almost as if it was a means of reading the room, knowing whether there was high levels of tension, anger or rejoice. From what she could sense of reaching out and reading the city around her there was an air of caution and worry, lingering on from the tragic industrial accident that shook the capital the previous day - yet out of that caution and worry, there was a desire to rebuild and improve.

A light smile curled at the edge of her lips at the thought, not for the loss of life as a result of the malevolent plans of her fellow cultists. But for the realisation that those losses were to become the catalyst for progress, after all without change nothing would ever get done, the galaxy would grow complacent - bringing about stagnancy, an endless cycle of decay and renewal. A light sigh escaped her lips as the thought trailed off, as a short series of tones emanated from her wrist watch, indicating that the arranged time for her to meet Arthur was swiftly approaching.

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Pushing herself away from the railing, the young blonde dusted down and patted out the base of her crimson dress, working out some of the light crumples from where she had been leaning against the railing before walking along the roof top terrace headed towards the stairs that would lead down to the Jumping Gungan restaurant. A relatively low key, but niche restaurant that had grown to become one the Alyse's favourite venues for when she was on Naboo, often being sure to book a table long in advance of her leaving Bakura for the royal city.

The food, wine and atmosphere was on par with what those of an aristocratic upbringing had grown to expect, but unlike some of the other restaurants nestled within close proximity of the Royal Palace and the Estates of the Nobility, The Jumping Gungan had views that were in the cultist's opinion far superior. Slowly descending down the flights of stairs, Alyse's chestnut hued gaze fell upon the sight of the dark haired cultist she had grown to know as one of perhaps her closest of contacts within the Sith Order. A light smile curling at the edge of her crimson stained lips, as she regarded the Guardian watching as he was inquiring about the reservation that had been made in her name with the maitre d' as she approached down the stairs from behind Arthur.

"You'd better not be amending my reservation Arthur" Alyse spoke out, as a teasing grin touched upon her features. "Good Evening Sio Naberrie, pleasure to see you again, Master Demici will be accompanying me tonight" she continued, as her attention moved away from her fellow Guardian and over towards the suited restaurant manager, a pleasant smile and nod being exchanged in greeting as she approached the front desk. "Certainly Ms Ti'Varnus, If you will follow me I will show you to your usual table" the Pantoran spoke as he picked up two menus and lead the way for the two towards their table, a rather lonesome looking one within the corner of the restaurant that over the various times she had dined within the restaurant would specifically request - secluded enough to be out of eye shot and quiet enough for her to get lost in her thoughts as she stared at the lake through the windows.

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Arthur Demici

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Arthur was certainly not going to pass up the opportunity to hold something against Alyse. Especially when it was a romantic date by the lakeside. He finished adjusting his tie and wrapped up his attire with his Jacket before topping it off with a touch of cologne. He picked up his hilt, slid it into his jacked and finally turned to leave his apartment.

It was a calm drive and his speeder arrived with a few minutes to spare. He reached into his pocket for a quick cigarette...but he stopped and instead let it drop into his pocket again. In its place he popped a mint into his mouth and idly played with it as he entered the restaurant. He took a moment to look around, rather impressed by it. He was used to another place that was supposedly far more upper-class but this place seemed miles better. He hoped the food lived up to his expectations.

He reached the reception and tried to find his table, but a presence behind him made him smile. "I wouldn't dream of it, Alyse." he quipped in a friendly tone as he turned to look at her. He let her do the talking and followed after her to their table. It was quiet, secluded and allowed them to just be normal people. He moved to seat her before taking a seat himself. "You look gorgeous, Alyse." he said with a gentle smile that quickly turned into a smirk. "Never knew you could clean up so nicely." he teased her with a wink.

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Alyse Ti'Varnus

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Slowly the blonde bit on her bottom lip as Arthur remarked about his surprise that she could clean up so nicely, although she knew he was to all extents teasing her - given that the pair of them were brought up within similar social circles to one another. An inquisitive eyebrow arched on her features as she stared firmly into his eyes "Well I figured you'd prefer that I didn't smell of Paralene smoke" Alyse retorted with a light smirk, before leaning back in her seat. Unfolding the napkin and laying it down on her lap, before opening the menu.

"Then again that was no easy task, several long soaks in the hotel spa baths, an appointment with the hairsalon just to get the smell of burnt fuel off of me" she added with a light sigh, before flicking though the pages to the wine list, before a light grin curled on her lips as her gaze rose up over the pages to look at Arthur briefly. "Though I'm glad you approve, I suppose you've not seen me beyond my typical work or drawing room attire, have you?" she inquired as she set the menu down on the table, seeing that her usual choice was still available. A curious smile crossing her lips as she regarded her fellow guardian, thinking back to the last time she had donned her finery.

" Then again you might have seen me already, assuming you frequent the Masquerade Gala in Serenno's capital? " she added as her mind flitted back to the Gala that whilst full of the social elite of Serenno was also ladened with the presence of Sith Cultists paying secret tribute to the founding Empress Andraste. Though for the immediate moment Arthur would not have much of an opportunity to respond as the Matre D approached to enquire about their choice in drink. "We'll have a bottle of Domaine de la Maison sur le Lac" Alyse answered, requesting a wine that was often the favoured choice of those originating from Coruscant, nodding in appreciation as the Pantoran turned over the pairs wine glasses before retreating towards the bar to bring them their ordered wine, leaving the two cultists alone once again.
 

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Arthur chuckled softly at her joke, glancing down at the menu. "I can't say its smell would have fit the occasion." he joked, looking back up to her.

She went on to explain the endeavor of getting the smell of fuel off her, making Arthur snicker all the way. She asked about the states he's seen her in, receiving a shrug. "I think that's all I've seen you in." he admitted. "I must admit, Alyse, that you do look gorgeous tonight." he continued with a more sincere tone. He looked down at the menu and continued to browse, only looking up again when she spoke up. "I'm...personally not a fan. My father didn't approve of me going and I personally don't find it all that interesting." he explained. In all honesty, his father barely let him come along to any public venue. He knew very well the reason for it. Another reassurance that he did the right thing.

He pushed those thoughts aside, not letting his own personal pity-festival ruin the evening. Alyse ordered a rather exotic wine and Arthur nodded. "Never had that one before. I would say I hope it's good, but I know you have impeccable taste at least." he commented, looking at the menu again. The smile faded as he looked back up at her. "I must admit that my knowledge of a menu like this is very limited. Not the things I'm used to. Any recommendations?" he asked her, placing the menu down on the table.

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Alyse Ti'Varnus

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A slight frown crossed her features, at the revelation that through a combination of the lack his father's approval, and his own lack of interest confirmed that her assumption of Arthur's attendance was incorrect. "Mores the pity" she murmured, thinking back to how despite it being a rather elaborate affair, it was not without some unwanted advances - though in part it was likely to be down to her ornate ball gown being perhaps a touch revealing.

The frown faded slightly as Arthur commented on her taste, before shaking her head slightly in response. "I wouldn't go that far, it's sometimes nicknamed as the senators slurry, as its mostly a favourite of the old Galactic Senate establishments. But I like it as its a dry wine without being too sharp" the confessed with a light chortle, whilst on paper and to all extents the wines name was as fancy sounding as any highly rated core world restaurant, Alyse wasn't going to deny the fact thst that beyond all its pretentious trappings it was just a wine that her palate enjoyed.

Though the next question did make Alyse smirk, the request for her to recommend a meal for Arthur. "You're certainly too trusting" Alyse spoke as she closed her menu and set it down on the side of the table, a thoughtful smile forming on her lips as she mused on the situation being presented to her. Her contemplations being cut short as the Maitre d returned, with the bottle of wine and proceding to open the bottle, all whilst Alyse stared in contemplation at Arthur. "I suppose, it would be a good test to see whether I measured you correctly" Alyse spoke with a playful grin, before waiting a moment to thank Sio once he had poured out two glasses of Amber hued wine. Her grin growing into a smirk as the waiter asked for thier food orders "Please may I have the poached Yobshrimp Noodle Salad, and Master Demici, will have the Braised Lothal Nerf, rare please" she spoke with a light smirk, before handing the two menus back to the Maitre d.

Her chestnut hued gaze somewhat alight at the prospect of reading Arthur's reaction to what she had just ordered for his meal.
 

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Arthur listened to her comment on the wine, chuckling at the name for it. "I usually prefer something sweeter, but it's always a nice change of pace to try something different out every now and then." he commented. "Dry wines are usually a trick to do right, in my experience." he continued to share his thoughts.

She teased about his suggestion to let her choose and set her, making him raise an eyebrow. "Well there's not a lot of room to hide a vial of poison in that dress, so I feel pretty safe." he joked, looking her over. Soon enough their waiter returned with their wine and poured them a glass. As he waited for his glass to fill, he looked up at her. "By all means." he quipped, waiting to hear her suggestion. As she said it, his smile widened. "I think you cheated on the meat, lady Ti'Varnus." he joked, leaning forward and taking a sip of his wine. He blinked and looked down at the glass. "I'm surprised." he commented. "Not bad at all." he helped himself to a bigger sip this time.

"If you don't mind me asking, what is the situation on Bakura?" he asked her gently, setting his glass down on the table. He folded his arms idly and caressed his hilt with his thumb, his jacket doing a pretty good job of hiding it. Though Alyse wouldn't be so blind as to miss the faint outline of the curved hilt. "What happened to that conquest you were planning? Did anything come of it?" he asked her further.

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Alyse Ti'Varnus

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A wry smirk crossed the blonde's features as the dark haired cultist commented on the lack of space for her to conceal a vial of poison on her body, a light chuckled escaped her lips as she shook her head - her eyes narrowing as a deadly and almost ominous air seemed to surround her darkening features. "Oh trust me, if i was intending to poison you, there are certainly places where i could conceal a vial of Poison" she responded with a wide grin, despite her darkening features, her tone was light and full of jest. But within an instant the darkened facade disappeared, as the waiter returned, with their wine.

As the conversation shifted away from the ordered meals, and onto the subject of Bakura, and her plans to remove the lingering traces of the Dark side cult that her father had taken the mantle of control of, all with the intent to clear the way for her to inherit her fathers position and title - allowing her to bring about change of Bakuras society and pull them into a means of supporting the Sith Order.

"Things at home are a bit, tumultuous at present, the recent playoffs final had escalated into a riot after the game was abandoned, the local Kratcsh have grown feral and are attacking the farmers as they harvest the Manama fruits" Alyse explained with a resigned tone, trying to carry an air of concern and worry for the state of her home world, even though they both knew who was the root cause of it all. "As for my father, very few have seen him out in public, he seems to have retreated into his close circles these days and seldom heard from these days" she added with a more genuine air of frustration. It seemed no matter what she or her contacts tried, there seemed to be little opportunity to isolate her father to kill him.

"I do worry whether I will need to be more direct in trying to get Father to give up his misguided pursuit. He's not fit enough to carry on with these clubs, you know?" She added with a light sigh, before shaking her head slightly - knowing that soon would be the day when she would have to force his and and eliminate him openly.
 
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