Ask Expansionist Tendencies - Manpha

[Feifi Candorus]

"Ooooooooooh, right, okay, sorry still recovering from umbara."
She muses

Meanwhile, Feifi just left the poor cyborg on read.

Spoiler: Message

An automatic message replied
"Heyyyyy this is feifi, sorry I can't come to the holo right now! If it's important please call me or I don't know, <WAIT A SECOND, IM BUSY!>

" Sorry, responding to my buir, anyways, ttyl! XOXO!"

A recording of a lowfi version of vode an began to play after the message, leaving you on hold.

Spoiler: Hold music

With that, feifi went to do as she was told.

@Akheron @Narzen

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai looked at Khlan, he knew he was up to something....like a viper as always. The more he became a Sith, the more he recognised it. And the less he would follow what he said. As he blinked away, he couldn't help but be wary, he was starting to become a liability.

Especially with everything that was going on.

Soon enough and Trodai and Khlan were walking. Heading towards the swamp, Trodai watched his feet just in case he stepped onto something or in something. He didn't much like swamps, you couldn't tell what was in it or underneath you. As they neared the meeting location, Trodai spoke as they approached the factory.

"This is where we separate. Keep an eye on things and see if we have a opportunity to turn this in our favour. I know you like that sort of work. But keep your ears open, we need that information from Feifi."

With that he made his way towards the building. He hoped it went ok.

@Khlan Gonk @Hastur

 

[Khlan Gonk]

"Of course, of course my friend" khlan hissed as he pulled the hood over his head more to help ward off the rain dripping into his eyes. While his cybernetics were waterproof, he did not want to test their limits with the water if he could help it.

Separating from trodai, khlan found himself a cozy spot underneath an overhanging roof edge where the rain wasn't as bad. He observed the comings and goings of the natives, and in turn a few of them observed him, curious at the cybernetic being. Khlan smiled a wider grin, making his teeth exceptionally profound, scaring away the few people that noticed him. There was one thing to say about his species: they were ugly and fearsome to look at.

A few hours passed. Khlan looked up at where trodai was. A few workers were making their way towards the sith.

"Oiy, feifi, meeting is starting soon. You find anything?" Khlan whispered into his comm. His brain momentarily thought about how verpine never seemed to need comms. Maybe he could install some kind of attenae into his brain.

@Hastur @Trodai Narat-iv-Adas

 

[Feifi Candorus]

she sighed audibly, clearly sounding frustrated.

"bah.. not much.. but I got something, looks like one of the guys sons is suffering a spice addiction, actively protected him in court.. maybe you can use that for something.. I'll keep looking, dont worry, this is a metric load of dirt and scandal, hookers, parties, drug deals, you name it.. these guys have done it, OHOH.. we got something juicy, apparently some of the royals wanna shut down a bunch of local businesses, that's probably what got a bunch of folks in a uproar..."

@Akheron @Narzen

 

[Khlan Gonk]

Khlan raised an eyebrow at the information. Perhaps there was some use in the information after all.

"Keep it up" Khlan mutterred as he turned towards Trodai. Striding towards the Sith, he quickly passed along the word.

"Looks like the government is up to shutting down local business, and protecting their own in court from the law. I figure these locals protect their own, so make a deal about putting the business back in the hands of the people."

With that, Khlan quickly shuffled away to allow Trodai to do his work

@Akheron @Hastur

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai considered what he was told, it provided a few different avenues to approach. In the end he saw better value in securing the loyalty of the population. And the quickest way was to assassinate the royal family, place a puppet leadership lead perhaps by the locals, the Managers in their place. A council perhaps.

Trodai nodded approvingly.

"Excellent, have Fiefi be on standby. While I talk to them, keep overwatch. Listen and make sure they don't try anything."

With that Trodai proceeded to the meeting, surrounded by a group. He got suspicious looks as he spoke "I know it's unusual. But I thank you for taking this meeting. I am Trodai, I represent the Sith, we wish to help with your problem since both the Imperials and Jedi seem incapable of assisting you. Which is not surprising. They always forget the small folk." he said playing on insecurities.

"We understand you want your businesses back and are willing to help do this. On certain conditions of course. We would remove the royal family and place some of you in their place, to give power back to the people and offer further protection from those who would seek to harm this world. We would help form a council to rule, with one who would speak for you. And in return we ask only for your support. What do you say?"

Trodai waited, as they discussed with murmurs of yes, no and maybe being muttered. Until at least a decision was reached.

The apparent leader of the group spoke "We agree to the terms, the family can be found in that big old mansion. Away from the swamp, they don't like our type around. Except for maids, and butlers and maintenance. Yourself maybe security with your size. Might be able to get you in that way."

Trodai agreed, signalling the other two down. It would be fairly easy getting in as security for him, hired help. With Khlan as part for the maintenance crew and Feifi a maid or kitchen staff. Her choice.

"This is Khlan, he apologises for being a bit nosey earlier. It was under my instructions to seek you out. He is a assassin. See about fitting him into the maintenance detail and Feifi here as kitchen or main staff. The closer to the royal family the better."

They nodded "We should be able too. Give us a day." Trodai agreed and the meeting soon ended. He turned to the other two "Looks like we have our in. In the meantime dig up something about that mansion. See when awaits us."

@Narzen @Hastur

 

[Khlan Gonk]

As the meeting occurred, Khlan watched with baited breath. This was the time to see if the Sith would truly have an in or if they would have to resort to sheer violence. Thankfully, it seemed that Trodai was more negotiable than he looked. Khlan honestly figured he would've struggled but it seemed he had his own skills of diplomacy for the moment.

Radioing to Feifi, Khlan explained that everything went well. While he mentioned the fact that Feifi would have a way into the mansion to help eliminate the royal family, he did not mention that it would probably mean she would have to go in as a maid. something about the Mandalorian struck Khlan that she wouldn't be happy with that fact. Best to leave that detail for Akheron to deal with.

"Come meet with us when you can, but keep gathering info on the mansion." Khlan added.

Khlan smiled at Trodai.

"Not bad old bodyguard." Khlan smiled. "It seems there is some charm in your tongue after all. I must have rubbed off on you, eh?"

@Akheron @Hastur

 

[Feifi Candorus]

feifi nodded to the request, moving from her position, feifi was in quite a (better than usual) good mood, when she met up with the others to discuss this plan. But under her helmet, her face DROPPED upon hearing that she would have to dress "AS. A. WHAT!?" Khlan was quite correct that the mandalorian would not be pleased at all to hear that she would have to infiltrate the mansion AS A MAID, A. KRIFFING. MAID. No, they had to be kidding..

she exhaled, no use losing her temper further here..Might as well just get it over with..

"...Fine.... But I swear... a word.. to ANYONE..." She is growled in rage and embarrassment, removing her armor in private and dressing in the maid outfit once she managed to secure one.

"so let it be written.. and so let it be done.. to kill everyone of royal blood."

feifi, in the end, was just like her father, her features now available to be seen by the two, her green eyes, white hair, and "let's do this!" type smile hiding the murderous intentions that dwelled within her.

The clothing felt light compared to her armor, it was an odd feeling.. but she could live with it, for now.

She could visualise it now.. striking down these pompous fools and nitwits like the angel of death both her master, and her father have forged her to be, and the thought of seeing the looks of shock and horror on their faces to form a truly flawless, pure, kaleidoscope made the shame of dressing like a comely maid all the worth it.

Knowing full well she likely wouldn't be able to use her sabers here, feifi had this time brought an assortment of knives, some for throwing, some for stabbing, all very easy to conceal within her dress, she was just itching to take her anger out on something..

"So.. now the question stands, what's our game plan for actually getting in?.."

@Akheron @Narzen

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Trodai simply smirked at Khlan, more so for the fact he thought he had some influence upon the diplomacy he had employed. How little he still knew. Diplomacy was something that came fairly natural for he was born into nobility, to royalty and as such had been forced to be diplomatic many times. Yet he could understand why Khlan thought what he did. He hadn't told him of his heritage, not even when they were on Tatooine. He only knew him as the enforcer and never saw beyond that, as he had kept it that way.

Perhaps it was time to at least reveal this small piece.

"Perhaps. Or perhaps it's because I was born into nobility, my friend. One small detail I neglected to tell you before now, I am in fact born into a royal bloodline and as such diplomacy was and is often needed. It's one of my many secrets."

He chuckled a bit "You never knew that you were so close to the nobility you craved to be next to did you."

He laughed more when he heard Feifi complain about having to dress as a maid, yet did it anyways like most teenagers. Oh how little she knew...of course he wouldn't tell...would he? As quite the prankster he knew it would be hilarious if word got out. mischievously he thought about it. He knew there were ways.

"Well from what I gathered. Khan here is going in with the maintenance crew, an engineer of some sort is the cover, while yourself shall slip in with the other maids. Make your way to the royal chambers and we assassinate each individual separately. When the opportunity presents itself, same for you Khlan and myself. Using our new positions. Beat bet, make it look like accidents, what you both think? I figure that way no way we can be connected to it."

@Khlan Gonk @Hastur

 

[Khlan Gonk]

Khlan rolled his good eye at Trodai's explanation for his own skills. He might have been one of the few people who could do so. After all, you don't want your doctor in a bad mood when he has to fix you up.

"When you get a throne, I'll give more cadence to you"

Khlan gave a smirk at the female Mandalorian's reaction. It wasn't every day someone was told to dress as a maid, let alone a Mandalorian. If circumstances were different, Khlan wondered if a brutal fist fight would've broken out.

As the natives began to help fit Khlan out to look like a maintenance worker, Khlan's small yellow eye looked over them with deep suspicion. These nitwits, were they as dumb or desperate as they really were? Aligning with the Sith wasn't exactly the smartest thing to do. While his time with the Sith hadn't been long, Khlan recognized that the Sith were not looking out for others in any way.

"If you get access to the security feeds, set off a few false alarms old friend" Khlan advised Trodai. "After all, the more falsehoods they perceive, the less likely theyll take us seriously. Any other words of wisdom? No? Good, lets go, I want to dissect something."

@Akheron @Hastur

 

[Feifi Candorus]

Meanwhile, feifi managed to submerge her absolute indignation with a comely facade, for now she would play the role of a mere house servant, but as soon as the cue was given, the game would be up and the fun would begin, all she had to do was wait, fading into the crowd of servants as they entered the mansion, feifi would wear an unnaturally happy smile, well, unnatural for her. She would do her best to blend in with the weak willed house staff for now, before drifting off when she was sure no one was looking, it seemed feifis extra training had paid off, she was quiet as a mouse now, now.. all she had to find was her mark..

@Akheron @Narzen

 

[Trodai Narat-iv-Adas]

Everything was soon in motion. Trodai managed to be given a position in the security detail to the royal family, specifically the king who was one of the targets due to his build and particular skillset. He entered the mansion, joining the other members of the detail, dressed in the customs of the royal guard. Yet his lightsaber remained hidden upon him and swords, as the king allowed some customisation.

Trodai had to be patient and wait. For two days he continued the duties as normal, learning the kings routine, and finding a weakness in the measures in place for an opportunity to strike. And so he planned an ambush, and prepared. He would set the cameras on a feedback loop and plant evidence from the kings brother who had wanted the crown. No-one would know it was the Sith who took out the king and his brother.

Meanwhile Khlan was assigned to assassinate the uncle and cousin. He easily fit into the maintenance crew who were led towards the mansion and the maintenance cupboards, on the second floor. Here he would see a four man patrol, every hour switching with another replacement near where he needed to get too. The uncle was further along than the cousins room. Both seemed fairly close.

Feifi was taken first to the kitchens, to collect a meal for the queen and her two heirs. A son and daughter about her age. She would soon be lead to the queens chamber, however here security with was a six man patrol and was alot was tighter. More professional. Just like the king. She would need to be careful.

@Hastur @Narzen

 

[Khlan Gonk]

"Dont rush me you batha-birthed idiot! I'll get to it when i can!" Khlan snapped at one of the other servents who was clearly not in the know. The servant backed off, surprised at the sudden viciousness from the technician. Khlan snarled, sending the man scurrying away to leave Khlan to his work.

In all actuality, the wall panel had nothing wrong with it. Khlan had declared that he had been sent to work on the panels to find the source of a glitch in the system, and so far, no one was questing him on it. However, the cover would only hold for so long.

A glance down the hallway showed the four men patrol who had been replaced coming his way. This was it. His opportunity to get what he needed. They were classically dressed: suitcoats, pistols at their sides, IDs hanging off their belts. As the guards passed behind him, Khlan clicked two of the wires together, sending a jolt through the system. Some earlier work on a light guaranteed a sudden blackout in the hall. True, these guards were armed to the teeth and no doubt would activate night vision goggles to make up for the sudden darkness, but the shock of the situation would hopefully be long enough for Khlan to enact his plan.

Sparks went out. Khlan screeched in pretend surprise as he spun around and collided with one of the guards. It was an old trick he had picked up on Tatooine. Pickpocketing and burglary were among of the first skills Khlan developed in the orphanage, alongside his love for cybernetics.

The commotion of the gank colliding and knocking down the guard during the chaos of the lights was certainly loud enough. Cursing and smacking did occur as Khlan's cybernetic hand swiped the guard's ID. The Light came back on. Khlan apologized profusely, to which the guards begrudgingly forgave. As they left, Khlan snickered as he pocketed the ID. Now he could get into the rooms easily enough. Now he just needed a distraction for the other guards.

@Akheron @Hastur