Caliban had spent the duration of the lockdown walking amongst the gathering, not actively seeking to speak with anyone, but offering a smile and a few calming words when they were sought. He might not be a soldier anymore, but the training was still in him, which helped him stay calm and focused as they waited for things to calm down. By the time the lockdown was lifted he had managed to get familiar with quite a few aides and dignitaries, and even a few Senators.
When they were finally contacted by Emryc Thorne, Caliban felt a sense of relief to see the man alive. Not just because there was one less life lost today, but because he could imagine the shit-storm that would have been unleashed across the Galaxy if he had died. Caliban was also interested in hearing what he had to saw, and had a few questions of his own. What were his goals, did he seek power, or was he really just out for the common people. Did he speak for himself, or was he representing worlds that sought this alliance among the Independent worlds. Well, now there might be time to get those answers. Sooner or later, but probably later, for there were more pressing matters he wanted to discuss.
"Senator Clément," Caliban began once the Senator from New Alderaan had ceded the floor, "may I suggest an amendment to your words. While the Free Worlds are in some way allied with the Jedi, you have to but step outside to hear what the people think." He held up his datapad to play a recording he had made of the news coverage of the incident. "No Jedi, no Sith. It looks like it is no longer a matter of Jedi or Sith, but rather their religion as a whole. I know many here still trust in the Jedi," he paused to glance towards the Jedi Master who was in attendance, "and I count myself among that number. But I can not in good conscience let my opinions overshadow the voices of those I represent. These calls I fear will not die here, and whatever we discuss here today, we must be ready to react to what the people want. Mr Thorne," he faced the holo-projection, "as the sole representative for those outside the Free Worlds, is this a sentiment shared by those for whom you speak?"
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When they were finally contacted by Emryc Thorne, Caliban felt a sense of relief to see the man alive. Not just because there was one less life lost today, but because he could imagine the shit-storm that would have been unleashed across the Galaxy if he had died. Caliban was also interested in hearing what he had to saw, and had a few questions of his own. What were his goals, did he seek power, or was he really just out for the common people. Did he speak for himself, or was he representing worlds that sought this alliance among the Independent worlds. Well, now there might be time to get those answers. Sooner or later, but probably later, for there were more pressing matters he wanted to discuss.
"Senator Clément," Caliban began once the Senator from New Alderaan had ceded the floor, "may I suggest an amendment to your words. While the Free Worlds are in some way allied with the Jedi, you have to but step outside to hear what the people think." He held up his datapad to play a recording he had made of the news coverage of the incident. "No Jedi, no Sith. It looks like it is no longer a matter of Jedi or Sith, but rather their religion as a whole. I know many here still trust in the Jedi," he paused to glance towards the Jedi Master who was in attendance, "and I count myself among that number. But I can not in good conscience let my opinions overshadow the voices of those I represent. These calls I fear will not die here, and whatever we discuss here today, we must be ready to react to what the people want. Mr Thorne," he faced the holo-projection, "as the sole representative for those outside the Free Worlds, is this a sentiment shared by those for whom you speak?"
@Sreeya @Nefieslab @Isen @The Good Doctor @Rhogar
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