Open The Woman with Two Faces

[Charlotte Le'Anna]

Lady Charlotte Le’Anna lounged in the spacious confines of her apartment in Ta’a Chume’Dan. Her family was still poor by Hapan nobility standards, but they were not poor by galactic standards and Andruil’s resources as a member of the Dark Council were considerable. It all allowed Charlotte to put on quiet the front…despite the truth. Her sisters were back at the Le’Anna Estate doing their best to keep up appearances. Charlotte had been easily accepted as the new Lady Le’Anna. The nobility knew the truth of course but there was no hint she was the assassin. So, there was no protest. She had followed the protocol of polite murder and usurpation perfectly. Andruil had poisoned her mother and Charlotte sent her father into cardiac arrest. No one would be the wiser. She also was extraordinarily careful to avoid an association with the Sith.

She had her sites on more lofty goals for House Le’Anna. She could not rely on Andruil’s generosity forever. She needed revenue. The Dathomiren queen was off attending to other business and so Charlotte came to call on a new friend. Artorigas Wessex was Serenno Nobility. He fit in well around Hapan society. After his little party, Charlotte had asked for his help. She needed credibility and his house gave her that.

One of the Consortiums Grand Houses had agreed to meet with Charlotte to establish mutually beneficial agreements. Of course, it was a party…and of course she needed a date. That was were Artorigas slipped in perfectly. House Del’el’mara commanded a significant portion of the Consortiums military might. She needed that favor if she was to claw House Le’Anna out from the basement of political influence. One of her attendants brought her another glass of wine. Charlotte smiled, waiting for her date to arrive.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

It seemed that Artorigas was always in one of two places, a deep dark crypt full of malice and hate. Or a lavish party fit for the wealthiest and most influential the galaxy had to offer. It was a strange pair of situations to find ones self in, but that was the bill when you were a Sereenian Noble and a Sith Marauder all rolled into one unique and if say so stylish package.

The party back at his newly acquired Castle had done wonders for the young Sith, both in connections above as well as around him on the political and military manner. Lady Charlotte Le'Anna was one of those in the later of the two category, but if he was honest that was the category that would give him more in the long run. He could kiss Stolas' feet as much as he wanted but the Dark Councillor would only give him a fraction of what Artorigas wanted as he could only give a fraction of what the Councillor wanted back. But he and Charlotte were of an equal standing both within the Sith Sphere and the Noble Sphere, a give and take relationship with the up and coming women would be far more beneficial for him in the long run.

And so he was here, the slowly descending ramp of the 'Wyvern' neatly placed on the landing pad at the top of Miss Le'Anna's apartment building. He was dressed in formal attire fitting his noble rank upon Serenno, it was more militaristic than some other nobility across the Outer Rim, but it fitted the undercover Sith perfectly. Artorigas took the lift down from the landing pad to the private apartment, he could have been brash and opened the door with The Force, but he was a gentleman at heart, so he knocked on the door. He was shown in by one of Le'Anna's servants as he entered the room with Charlotte he gave the women a gentle bow as befitting a host. "Mi'Lady, you look beautiful as always."

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[Charlotte Le'Anna]

Charlotte stood smoothly as Artorigas entered the apartment. Her tongue flashed across her teeth as their eyes met. She perfectly in her element. A piece of her mind, shoved far below the surface, still wailed with the death of her family. She had promised Andruil she was fine. Swore, a few hours of solitude would cure her ailments. How wrong she had been. Nightmares crept into her sleep each night. The faces of her father and mother staring down at her. It only made the Darkness’ grip on her heart stronger. Charlotte shoved those thoughts even deeper. They had no place in her mind today.

She did a small twirl for Artorigas’ benefit. “Why thank you, my lord.” She took a few steps closer. “You look exceptional…the girls will be jealous.” Charlotte laughed lightly. Her 'noble' personality a shade different than Charlotte the Marauder. She had given her 'date' a few details on their outing but not everything to avoid prying eyes. “My family has not been well thought of on Hapes for some time. I’m aiming to change that for the benefit of the Order.” Her feet shifted so she good stare out the apartment windows. Hapes was beautiful and the Capital was opulent. “Much like yourself, the nobility would be displeased if they knew my true allegiance.” A wild understatement.

“Somehow I need to convince a much wealthier and more powerful house to throw their lot in with me.” Charlotte had run over a thousand different scenarios. None were particularly appealing. She had even considered simply killing the House Del’el’mara matriarch before deciding against it. Her chrono buzzed. “We better get moving or we’ll be beyond fashionably late.” She could only hope Artorigas might have some insight into a more tactful way of winning over the Del’el’maras.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

"Well it is never good form to be late." Artorigas answer holding out his arm for the women. If it was taken or not he would head to the waiting car just outside, a tactful little compact thing, the drivers seat was separated to the passenger pod at the rear, which itself was fully enclosed less Charlottes or his own hair get out of place. He opened the door for Charlotte to enter first before taking the seat next to her at the back.

"Do not worry, the Wessex family is also not well found of, but since the realisation of my Sith heritage it has been a steadier acceptance of our new found power." He began, a bottle of champagne was waiting for them in the car and he did the honours of popping the cork and pouring them both a glass. "Though I only have that luxury considering the space that Serenno falls in, Hapes is different." He continued between mouthfuls. "Do you know what the Del'el'mara family desire most?" With that knowledge even if it was well out of Charlotte's or his reach to grab it would at least give them an avenue to walk down. "Noble politics is always a give and take society, if you are to seek their support they must have something in return. Sometimes its money or political power, which they unfortunately have. Perhaps military might? You have some resorces to pull from the Sith which could help, I too have a good supply of battle droids if that wets their fancy?"

Artorigas finished his glass, the man was a pro drinker and the champagne even though it was of good quality hardly put a dent on his senses. "The other option is an solid alliance." He paused for a moment, to see if she knew what he meant before continuing. "Marriage is the most common one. If you can convince them for whatever reason that you are a rising force and that you will get to the top eventually. Give them first dibs on the rewards once you get there. You have sisters I am sure they could use a husband?"

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[Charlotte Le'Anna]

She smiled and took his arm. Walking swiftly to the waiting car. Charlotte poured herself into the back seat, listening carefully as the driver whisked them away towards the party. She nodded along. Yes, Artorigas was very good at this. “They desire what all good Hapan Houses desire…to rule.” No matriarch was ever pleased with their station. For a powerful house like Del’el’mara, the only other steppingstone was to assume royalty. “The Consortium has not had a change of power in some time. The Queen Mother is exceptionally talented, having avoided at least a handful of assassination attempts.” Charlotte’s smile became predatory. “The Nobility grows restless.” She laughed.

“It’s not Hapes if we aren’t all trying to politely murder one another.” The speeder continued to whip them through the capital. “I can’t trust my sisters yet. They are still distraught over the sudden death of our parents. I’ve been gone from their lives for 20 twenty years. They have yet to see this is all for the best.” Was she over sharing? No. She left out the part where they were confined to the Estate until she could trust them. The guards provided by Andruil very carefully watched over her siblings. “More military assets would certainly serve their purpose but how to disguise our ties to the Order?”

Charlotte’s beautiful face was momentarily marred by a frown. “Force users are not looked upon favorably and Noble Houses are fiercely independent.” She pondered her own question. She could not flaunt her resources too quickly. They all knew what little power House Le’Anna wielded while under her mother’s command. A too quick turn around would be extremely suspicious. Already, Charlotte had to be extremely careful her connection to the Sith were not revealed. Such a revelation could be devastating.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

He smiled at the comment about ruling, wasn't that what all people wanted. The right to control their own destiny and the destiny of others? Or was that just a Artorigas thing, or a Sith thing he couldn't be one hundred percent sure. Though he had spent a little time reading up on the Hapes nobility he had obviously not gotten deep enough to discover the love of murder in their politics.

"Well it would depend on how much effort you wish to go into, or perhaps more accurately how much effort you need to go into to hide such things." He began pouring himself another glass of the champagne. "The simple answer would be to take plain looking military assets, blasters, speeders, transports and the like and just re-use them." He paused as they banked around a rather interesting looking building which looked kind of like a pretzel. "The more difficult option would be to have any asset you can find, liquidate it and then use said funds to bolster your own arsenal."

Rubbing his freshly shaved chin he looked over at the women. "What do you think there thoughts of me would be at the party? I am sure that at least a few of them will know I am nobility and from Serenno. The accent gives it away." Artorigas smiled. "And from there they will eventually find my ties to the Sith?" Though the matter of his allegiance would probably not be a problem for this evening her reply would potentially effect how he would move forward. Both now and at the party.

@Valen Pelora

 

[Charlotte Le'Anna]

“Creativity is critical.” She leaned back running a hand through her hair. “Hapes is all glitz and glamor to cover the blood beneath.” Charlotte’s eye focused far away. “We love to pretend we aren’t the monsters in the shadow.” She laughed. “Murder whoever you want as long as we don’t get caught in public.” The Hapan Sith took Artorigas’ lead and poured another class of champagne. “I have access to some considerable resources, if we can whitewash them through your estate that should suffice.” Charlotte would not reveal the depth of her alliance with Andruil. She did not want to become a weapon used against the Sith Councilor. However, those assets were crucial.

“The accent and the uniform.” She raised her eyebrows…smiling again. “At some point if they look closely enough. We’ll have to give them reason to avoid that little connection.” Charlotte’s face scrunched in concentration. “As long as they don’t think you’re pulling my strings we should be fine.” The Darkness sang softly in her head. Ah. They were here. The speeder slowed. “Show time.” The door cracked upon as the attended opened the side door. “My lady, my lord. Welcome to Sacred Gardens.” Charlotte put on her game face. A perfectly constructed mask of Hapan nobility.

She stepped from the speeder to find herself smack in the middle of outlandish opulence. Music immediately created them, the sounds of polite conversation drifting from all corners. It was almost too much to manage. Almost. She fed those fears and anxiety to the Darkness. The flames hungrly consuming her doubts. This was what she was here for, this was what she wanted. Go get it. She turned to look at the speeder waiting for her hot date.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

"That is good to hear, I am sure we can resolve something through my holdings on Serenno." Artorigas was due to meet with a few people to set up his own side ventures when he returned from Hapes so having items travel through himself before reaching the Hapeian noble would not be an issue.

The fact that they could find out and it may cause an issue gave him pause on part of his strategy for the night, he could not through his full weight behind her ventures if there was a worry that his considerable ties to the Sith would delay or outright destroy Charlotte's attempts at reaching the pinnacle of the Matriarchy. With his mind away he did not notice them arrive at their destination. Artorigas was annoyed that the driver had pulled up on Charlotte's side forcing him to slide across and exit second, thus not giving him the ample opportunity to be a gentleman and open the door for Charlotte.

Burying that annoyance deep down, Artorigas flung back the last of the champagne before shuffling across the seat and exiting the speeder. The Sith had disappeared, the noble had risen, a large gleaming smile upon his face as he stepped forward next to Charlotte, once again holding out his arm for the women to take. He purposefully caught the eye of a small group of young women about Charlotte's age before leaning over to whisper into her ear. "Relax, this is the most important part of the night."

He gave her another smile as he pulled back before turning back to give the small group a look, showing that he for this night was hers. It put a target on the young woman's back, but it also made her a talking point, the one thing if anything she needed for the night. Charlotte needed to leave this party as the most talked about person upon the planet, be it good or bad, fame or infamy was powerful. "I say we work our way up to Del'el'mara, start at the middle. Make it appear that you already have potential allies. People always want what they cant have. You put your prime target in the middle, they see someone before and someone after and they will feel the pressure."

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[Charlotte Le'Anna]

Charlotte smiled widely at her fellow Sith as they stepped from the car. For a moment she felt oddly inferior. She was much better at this than her. Charlotte had been raised in Hapan society until the age of 8. Afterward, her life had been that of a Sith. She made all efforts to retain her skills and she practiced dutifully, but it was not the same. Artorigas clearly possessed a level of skill in this setting she lacked. Jealous. What an ugly feeling. Her smile stayed perfectly plastered on her face. “A wonderful plan. Pretend I have friends…just like real life.” She laughed and started to walk around the party.

The Hapan noble assumed Artorigas would follow. She plucked a glass of something from waiter nearby. Her eyes scanned the crowd of nobility. Hunting, hunting, hunting. She spotted a recognizable face. A middle tier house, certainly above her but not so far above. Elizabeth Fella of House Fella. Charlotte waved at the young Fella noble. “Elizabeth! It has been ages.” She knew the women from their time as children.

It had been a very long time since then. Shock registered on Elizabeth’s face. Charlotte smiled only wider. “Charlotte…I had heard you returned but well, I did not believe it.” Suddenly the younger Fella’s eyes fell on the other Sith. “And who is this?” Men were lower class citizens on Hapes but that would not stop Elizabeth from her own hunt. Charlotte smile widened again.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

"I am sure a beauty such as yourself has many friends." He replied with a coy smile before following the women into the party. The atmosphere, the grandeur, the music and the gossip were all similar to him but also all tinged with a slightly different hint. The Matriarchy of Hapes was evident to see, as the women took centre stage in all the conversations, movements and political discussions which happened around him. It was refreshing for the young noble to not have to be the centre of all things at a social. Instead he could play the simple assistant to Charlotte.

With a drink in hand Artorigas followed Charlotte as she found her first target, 'Elizabeth' a simple name, though he had not gotten a house nor rank within the Matriarchy which would make it harder for him to determine how much to give or hide during this exchange. As Elizabeth's eyes and words fell on Artorigas he gave the women a deep bow. "Sir Artorigas Wessex, of House Wessex of Serenno, Madam. I have the honour of being Miss LeAnna's companion for this evening. It is a pleasure to meet you Miss?" He payed attention to use companion instead of escort not looking to rile up any unneeded feathers with the wrong wording.

@Valen Pelora

 

[Charlotte Le'Anna]

Charlotte laughed a long true clear laugh. The look on Elizabeth’s face was so worth it. In that moment, she was extraordinarily pleased to have brought Artorigas along. He was far better at this than she ever would be. It was hilarious. The other Hapan noble scrunched her face in shock. “I am Elizabeth Fella of House Fella, Matriarch of my House.” Elizabeth’s eye flicked to Charlotte. “Where did you find this man?” Her smile grew wider. Yes, Elizabeth was intrigued. “Ah, Lord Wessex found me, Liz and he has much to offer.” She clicked her tongue.

“We both know your House is deeply in depth to the Del’el’Maras.” Her words were soft but her meaning clear. Venom dripped with each syllable. “Lord Wessex and I can help you relieve that debt.” A scowl on Elizabeth’s face. “How…” Oh they had her now, the moment she was interested it was over. “What do they always want? More weaponry to bolster their ties to the crown. They’d release you from the debt if you brought them a clear path to such new fun toys.” She waited half a second. “All you have to do is bring us to the lovely Lady Del’el’Mara…I know she is here.” Charlotte could feel Elizabeth considering. Thinking. She gave a little shove in the Force, it never hurt.

“Fine. Stay here, I’ll go find her. Cross me and neither of you will leave.” Charlotte laughed again. What a silly idea. If only Elizabeth knew the powers the two Sith possessed.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

He gave Elizabeth Fella a bow of his head when she gave him his name and rank, appearing humble as was expected of a man towards a Matriarch. "Miss LeAnna is to kind, we found each other." Artorigas replied with a cheeky smirk across his face, the women seemed interested in the man and getting her hot and bothered with just a few words would only help Charlotte with her plan.

As Charlotte spoke Artorigas looked over at the women, the fear and trepidation shown in the car had disappeared confidence and fire had replaced it. He deferred to the women as she spoke only giving slight nods at what she was saying to enforce the point that he could indeed offer what both Elizabeth and Charlotte needed from this deal. Artorigas felt a little pulse of The Force ring out from the women beside her, another smile creeping over his face as he realised what she was doing. Elizabeth quickly agreed to there demands and set off to find there real prey. Once she was out of sight Artorigas turned to look at the Sith women. "I will have to admit confidence looks very good on you Charlotte." Looking back to see Elizabeth disappear into the crowd. "How long do you think she will take? Do we have time for a dance? Four other women are looking at you by the way." He finished nodding roughly in the direction of the surrounding Matriarch's who's eyes were locked onto his date for the evening.

@Valen Pelora

 

[Charlotte Le'Anna]

“Fake it, till you make it.” She smiled her toothy grin. “We have time.” She put out her hand for Art to take. The music was delicate and light, perfect to match her own movements. “I must say Lord Wessex, you are extremely skilled at our dangerous game.” Charlotte continued to be impressed by his political maneuvering. He saw curves of a developing game she could only hint at. As they started to dance, she took a sharp breath. The Force gave impossible lightness to her maneuvers. Might as well impress the onlookers. “I was raised in all this…but I’ve been gone from this life for twenty years.” A shade of embarrassment crept into her voice. “I feel close to understanding the game…”

She spun as they danced. “Yet it’s just out of my reach.” Charlotte was doing well. She knew that. Fuck, she was doing better than ever expected. Something still felt off. “We won’t have long with Lady Del’el’Mara. Just long enough to convince her to take the deal…just long enough to climb that next wrung.”

Charlotte smiled again. “She wants her daughter to be Queen Mother, but the girl is dumber than a kath hound. It’s the Lady who wishes to pull all the strings despite her age.” After the alliance with House Del’el’Mara, what could possibly come next? Frankly, she did not know.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

Artorigas was happy the young women had agreed to dance. The Sith Noble rarely had the chance to enjoy himself like this since his entrance to the Order's fold. "Even if I am skilled, I can only succeed with an excellent companion Miss LeAnna." He said in reply, he felt The Force begin to flow through the brunette and increased his own power output to match. The pair would whisk all eyes towards them as they glided through the ballroom floor. "The trick is confidence, you do not need to know everything, understand anything. But if you have the confidence to make others believe you do, then you never have to learn." It was something his uncle had told him long ago and it has served him well.

He kept the dance flowing naturally but also made efforts to show off both his own and his partners talents upon the dance floor to all those in attendance, even if the items with Del'el'Mara went array, everyone would be talking about Charlotte come the end of the night. That he was going to make sure of not matter the effort required. "Never tell someone what they can do, only what they should do." It was a rephrase of a proverb he had heard before. "Tell the women that her daughter should be Queen Mother, back her completely in that regard. Position yourself in the good graces of both Lady Del'el'Mara as well as he daughter, so when the former falls the later looks to you for guidance." He continued a twinkle in his eye when he spoke about the fall.

As the dance began to slow, he pulled back on the extravagance of their movements pulling her close so none could hear. "Do you wish to be Queen Mother now, for remember that title brings a burden that contradicts your membership with the Sith. Better not to be the puppet wieldier?"

@Valen Pelora

 

[Charlotte Le'Anna]

Charlotte let herself be taken away by the dance. She heard Art’s words but was not fully focused on them. She was enjoying herself too much. “A brilliant plan, and one that will easily come next.” Kill the old woman and the path to controlling House Del’el’Mara swiftly opened before her. They just had to meet the old bag first. As the song ended, they lingered together for a moment. “Andruil rules Dathomir…why can I not do the same?” She knew the answer of course. Hapes and Dathomir were vastly different places. Her mind was made up. “These people will be mine, one way or another.” Charlotte smiled and did a small curtesy as they left the dance floor.

Her eyes quickly scanned the crowd, locking onto Elizabeth. The minor noble walked beside a perfectly regal woman. All sharp angels and penetrating eyes. Lady Del’el’Mara had once been stunning beautiful, but even in her old age looks amazing. Her formally blonde hair had gone white. Yet, the Lady wore it well. Charlotte bowed as they approached. The Great Houses sure did love a show. Elizabeth spoke first. “My lady, may I introduce Charlotte Le’Anna of House Le’Anna and her companion Artorigas Wessex of House Wessex.” Charlotte spoke first. “A pleasure, my Lady.”

The vicious old woman wasted no time. “I heard you have a proposal for me? One that may eliminate poor Elizabeth’s debt to our House.” The Lady clicked her tongue. “Be on with it…I don’t have time for male foolishness.” Inwardly, Charlotte cringed. Well, that was one area Hapes and Dathomir shared. A dislike of the more masculine sex.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

"Think carefully upon his geological and political situation." He said as they slowly made there way off the dancefloor. "You would be well isolated deep within enemy territory. With a population as you say dislikes Force Users. Better to keep in the dark until the situations allows an easier transfer of power." He had little time to add anymore to his point nor hear Charlotte's direct answer as soon they were standing once again before Elizabeth and a new venerable beauty Lady Del'el'Mara.

Artorigas followed suit as Charlotte bowed, though he made sure to bow deeper as befitting his sex, he also made a point to be a step behind Charlotte as they spoke for the he was the second here. The trophy, to be used within this conversation as nothing more than a piggy bank, or at least that is how it needed to be seen by both Lady Del'el'Mara, Elizabeth and all those who now looked in upon the upstarts conversation with the powerful noble women.

"It is both a pleasure and an honour to meet you Lady Del'el'Mara." Artorigas stopped there, he would normally continue but this was a matriarchy, he could detail the plan as usual but that would more likely make things worse than better. He instead kept himself away from the two women who were about to play 'the game' and instead kept his gaze firmly upon Elizabeth. For now Arotrigas was to be nothing more than a distraction, it needed to be a one on one game Elizabeth could not be involved, so he smiled and fixed his gaze upon her fact making a visible effort to take it all in.

@Valen Pelora

 

[Charlotte Le'Anna]

Charlotte feigned confidence she did not possess. Her spirit was buoyed by Art’s encouragement. She was not some simpering schoolgirl. She was a servant of the Darkness, versed in arts these fools could not comprehend. Her mother and father died at her hand. These fools could not understand who she was. She could feel Art watching her…she would not disappoint. “Lord Wessex runs certain assets through Serenno, in fact his noble line is well known for such useful items.” For the moment it was wise to avoid saying the actual words.

“They would further strengthen your House’s particular interests.” Charlotte pushed subtly at Lady Del’el’Mara in the Force. She needed the woman to accept. “Interesting…and they are distinctly of Serenno?” The Sith smiled. Yes, they had the matriarch now. “Untraceable to Hapes, my Lady.” The Force clicked into place. Their bargain would be struck. “Excellent. I trust you know our estate’s coordinates, Lady Le’Anna?” There was a shift in tone impossible to miss. Charlotte was no longer a simple annoyance. “Of course, my Lady.”

The head of House Del’el’Mara nodded. “Good, meet us there with the first shipment in one week’s time. Elizabeth, assuming this is as reported, your debt is paid.” Elizabeth beamed. Even better, that one was indebted to her now. A weapon for House Le’Anna to wield. The matriarch nodded and swept from their presence…her orders given. Charlotte shooed Elizabeth away, turning beaming to Art. “I can’t believe it.” She tried to hide her excitement but simply could not. “Can you meet me there in a week? Is that enough time?” It felt like she was finally on a path to achieving something greater. A path to true power that would free her from all of this. Freedom was so close…she could taste it.

@Braden Drake

 

[Darth Caelestis]

Artorigas smiled and nodded along as Charlotte explained how in not as many words the transaction would work. Though his mind's eye he felt The Force pooling around the female Sith, reaching out to pull upon the strings of the older woman's mind, Charlotte looking to play the women like a fiddle as she honeyed her words. It slowly seemed to work as the women came around to the young Hapian's point of view and soon the deal appeared to be set.

As Elizabeth was brought back into the conversation Arotirgas continued to keep his eyes locked with hers, he was here as a distraction and it seemed to work as she stumbled over some words in reply to the Matriarch. A moment latter and the two foreign women were away from there presence and only the two Sith remained. Looking down at the young women he couldn't but soak in her excitement and pleasure of getting what she desired. "It will be a little tough but I can pull some of my own weaponry for the first deal." Looking around it seemed the pair were still the centre of attention. "Now we need to discuss my payment? We can start with another dance." He smirked.

@Valen Pelora

 

[Charlotte Le'Anna]

Her smile widened. The Sith were a treacherous lot. They all wanted power, but she trusted Art. They were twin flames climbing the same noble ladder. She wondered how long it was last. She beamed. “You’re miraculous.” Charlotte reached out in the Force. The music flowed through her. A small flick of her wrist, so quick it was impossible to notice. The music shift to a quicker tempo…less stodgy. “I’ll take that dance.” Hapes was a matriarchy and pulled art onto the dance floor. Her smile stayed absurdly wide.

“Ask and it is yours, my lord.” She raised a hand. “But not yet, that would ruin the fun.” She spun lightly on her feet as the music twisted and turned. “In one week, on the Del’el’Mara Estate, then tell me. The suspense will be unbearable.” Charlotte made the deals necessary. She’d give a piece of herself to Andruil. Stolas was coming to her home, and she’d give him whatever he asked. The Hapan Sith would sacrifice whatever was need on her path to power. She needed that strength to finally break free from her past. “Whatever it is you desire.” Charlotte smiled again. This was the only the beginning. If only she knew the path Art was already on.

OOC: End Thread

@Braden Drake