Breaking In

[Gaz Fallwen]

.

That was quite the opener. Gaz took a moment to think, a bit surprised by the question. He wasn't one who constantly felt the need to throw his hat in and commentate on political events, although he did on topics he was passionate about.

"Torturing someone just for the hell of it is clearly pretty kriffed up," he began, choosing his words carefully. "Doing it for information is more acceptable, although still pretty sadistic. Personally, I wouldn't do it unless I had reason to. Depends on the situation usually, but overall a no-no."

The landscape didn't change outside the window. This was a pretty boring planet to be on, and the rain only added to the drab and gloomy mood. Gaz's mind flickered to another planet for a moment, one known for its spice mines and slaver presence. Then, he was back to political prisoners and torture and shady characters.

"I suppose, judging by the mess we just went through, you're against it?" @Phoenix

 

[Varyn Rask]

It was a logical position to take, and one that Varyn had trouble arguing with. He had murdered people before, tortured people, and done other terrible things, but he liked to think that what he did made the galaxy a safer and better place in the long run. At least, that was what he told himself.

Astute, he said. Yes, he was no fan of pointless torture or brutality, but many Dark Siders were not like that. He was curious as to why this man thought the same. We do what's necessary to preserve order in the Empire, he said. He was a member of the Imperial Republica, and while he wasn't revealing his identity, his loyalty was to the true Empire. He was sure the "we" in the statement wouldn't go unnoticed. There were others like Varyn, but the Venatori weren't what they should have been... what they once were. @the matt

 

[Gaz Fallwen]

.

Gaz agreed with the last statement, more or less. He was a Sith, so he supposed it was correct, although which Empire he was referring to was debatable. So debatable, in fact, that a civil war had started over the topic.

"We do indeed. Well, some of us. It seems the Sith aren't as united as they once were." It was a touchy subject, so he made sure his lightsaber was within reach, just in case Corax happened to disagree and wanted to show that physically. "Maybe if the Republica hadn't become so disillusioned, the current problems wouldn't even exist."

A lot of Sith tended to cross the line though, despite the current war. He didn't know much about Corax (he knew nothing, really), but his stealthy ways made Gaz wonder if he was one of them. "Where are you from?" he asked, doing his best not to sound blunt. Whether the other Sith would interpret the question to be regarding his birthplace or his faction was up to him.@Phoenix

 

[Varyn Rask]

How much should he reveal about his goals? What did he want to say to this man? Ultimately, there was little that he had said or done that could be traced back to him, so there was limited risk.

The entire Empire needs restructuring. The war is untenable, there’s guilt on both sides, but before the civil war, the Empire was stable and productive for its citizens. Andraste created something unique, and we’ve nearly destroyed it, he said. Any attempt at a diplomatic answer just came out as sedition and treason. The fact was that he spoke out against both groups, and was equally prepared if Gaz decided he didn’t like it.

How’s that for treason? he asked, stopping the speeder, and ready to slam it into a tree if this turned into a fight.

I’m not from anywhere in particular. I wander around wherever I need to go, he said. It was true, he mostly lived out of his ship at this point and stopped for supplies and missions when needed. His work was his life. And you?

 

[Gaz Fallwen]

.

"Damn," he began. "If I was one of those crazy Sith, you'd be in a life or death situation right now." He said it with a slight grin, doing his best to clearly indicate it was a joke. Most Sith tended to have no sense of humor, and he hoped Corax wasn't one of them. "But yeah, I agree with you. I wasn't born into the Sith lifestyle, so I don't really partake in any of the blind fanaticism a lot of others seem to love so much." Which lead perfectly to his next answer.

"Some moon orbiting Concord Dawn. Grew up there in an isolated shack with my dad, who'd spent most of his life in the Mandalorian army. He didn't like blind fanaticism either, so he bailed when they started trashing the Empire." He shrugged. "But nowadays? Pretty much the same as you. Home isn't very welcoming nowadays, not that it feels like home."

He realized the speeder had stopped, although he wasn't completely sure if it was because they'd reached their destination or if Corax was about to make him into a kebab. "Speaking of which, do you know any way to get off this planet? I just realized I don't have a ride out." @Phoenix

 

[Varyn Rask]

Varyn was surprised to hear that Gaz had been from a Mandalorian family. Although it sounded like he had severed all ties with the legendary Jedi-killers now in open rebellion against the Empire, it was an oddity. I was born into the Empire - or as close as I can remember - but my Master believed in keeping your eyes wide open, he said. Ralas and the Venatori had always been at the fringes of the Empire, but still fully invested in it.

I don't imagine anyone on Concord Dawn likes you, he said. It may not have been a very helpful comment, and maybe even opened up some old wounds, but it was true. He likely would have been killed if he had set foot on his home world for the side he chose to fight for. Branded a traitor to his people. Varyn wondered if people would have said the same about him if they knew what he did when he was behind this mask.

As a matter of fact, I do, he said. nearly as soon as he said it, a nondescript freighter rushed in and came to about as agile of a stop as it could have. Dav was an exceptional pilot. There were no markings to display the name of the freighter and it was one of millions like it in the galaxy. This was all not by accident, but it was the freighter Varyn was waiting for.

The assassin scrambled out of the speeder and up the ramp as soon as it went down. Where to? he asked. As soon as the ramp went up, the ship began to rocket back into orbit and Varyn held on tightly, knowing they would make a jump to a safe zone before moving on. And the entire time, Varyn would be watching the other Sith closely... just in case.

 

[Gaz Fallwen]

.

"It's good to hear, there's still open minded Sith out there," he said. "Some of us tend to get too self-absorbed and conservative." Good thing his father hadn't been one, and knew how to raise his son to be a good person, dark sider or not.

"Thank the Force my dad moved me to its moon before people could get a good look at me. Nowadays, I'm not widely recognized or anything, but I do have trouble with some gangs." Gaz suspected that if he kept making trips to Concord Dawn or Mandalore and starting shit, he'd have a bounty put on him eventually, just like his father. That wouldn't be nice. Then again, the lightsaber in his pocket was way worse than any bounty if the barbarians ever got their hands on him.

A shuttle landed before they could continue the conversation, although they'd have time to later. The Acolyte entered, eager to get out of the rain as fast as possible. "Nar Shaddaa. Or at least as close as you can get me to it." He had business there, sadly. Something about a Herglic who dealt in information brokering. @Phoenix

/THREAD​