Galaxy's Edge Space Bar

[Nero's Fury]

Diteca then shrugged seeing as the Andalite had not come out.

''Well when you decide to do something, and you need help, just whistle.'' He stated to Okaru and jumped nimbly down in front of the bar and walked back in.

((Who is open for a convo?))

[Luke Skywalker (Ossanlin)]

Ossanlin nods and takes his new drink from the BT, setting it on the floor.  <<I hope you understand that I am merely trying to prepare you for the most-likely reception for you to receive.  As I said, I will do everything within my power to keep at least my own soldiers in line, but I cannot control their thoughts, nor would I wish to...such are the actions of the Empire, quite literally.  I understand your sacrifice, but you must understand that the only available records of your Earth exploits are your own words.>>

Ossanlin watches as Salem leaves the room and some new ideas start percolating as he turns his main eyes back to Serid.  <<That human is a strange one...I do not understand his origins, but he claims to have spent many years with our kind.  He has access to technology I believe that is beyond even our own.  He seems to be overtly interested in nucleotide patterns...he may have a device that would be able to pinpoint and isolate your own primary Andalite nucleotides.  It would make the process much easier and much quicker...but he seems to be a merchant above all else...not to mention he nearly ended my life not long ago.  My friend here, Mar...he may be able to help in some manner as well.>>

[Myitt]

<<I know!>> Corliss hisses impatiently, although Terenia can't hear him, setting his teeth on edge as he watches the conversation. 

<<You know what?>> Mike responds, confused.

<<Nothing, shh, I'm trying to hear!>>

<<God, you're a mystery sometimes, Cor,>> Mike murmurs.

"What manner of training do you require?" Reven asks politely.  "And if I am to trust that you will behave respectfully, and cooperatively, as one of our people, I must also be sure that you will follow orders if you are given orders.  It sounds to me like you'd like to live with us, spy on us, and do as you please.  That is unacceptable, Efaen."

[warren_bearclaw]

Jasper - or Sapttus, rather - stood up abruptly from the table. "Wait!" He shouted at Salem.
<<What are you doing, dude?>>
<<I need him! He.. He has to have a cure! He just has to!>>
<<That would be great. You'd finally be free.>>
<<I wouldn't... well, I wouldn't need it anymore...>>

...they stood awkwardly, not sure how to proceed. Looking back at the table, and shifting hesitantly a couple of times, Jasper then quickly stuffed all of his things back into his laptop bag, popped on his sunglasses -<<I hate these glasses!>> - and hurried out the door. "I uh... might have something for you...."

[Terenia]

Efaen stiffens at the implication that she is spying on the Empire.

<Prince Ossanlin does not know that I am here. None of the Andalites know that I am here. I came on my own accord, not to carry out an espionage mission. I desire only to assist in the toppling of the Empire. I will not pretend to be your friend, Yeerk. I am not here to make amends. I am here to do what is necessary. If that requires following...your... orders, then so be it. If our purposes are truly the same, then that will not be a problem. However, I assure you that if your orders are ever in the interest of the Empire, I will not follow."

[Myitt]

Reven looks at Illim and Corliss.  "She speaks the truth?"

Corliss glances at Illim as well, before addressing his brother.  "We...think so, Rev.  She knows she won't have access to Ossanlin or anyone else within the Andalite military, at least not easily, and that she'll have to undergo the usual quarantine."

Reven sighs, nodding and pinching his nose in irritation.  He looks back at Efaen.

"Twice in the last two days I've been contacted with the conflicting requests of both you and your Yeerk-human friend Terenia.  I've been convinced that you should be allowed to stay with us, then persuaded that you are a danger.  Why should I believe your goals are truly the same as our own, and that you will do as you say you will?"

[Terenia]

<Regardless of what others have said about me,> Efaen says slowly, <none can deny that my end goal has always been the elimination of the Empire. Some people here are wary of my true intentions because they know that I have no love for the Yeerk species. However, I am no threat to you for the simple reason that you are no threat to me. So long as you are not seeking to subvert and control me, I see no reason to go against the rebellions wishes. I will not lie to you, Yeerk. Should the Empire topple you may become a perceived threat. But now? With the Yeerk Empire breathing down our necks and our own Andalite soldiers bordering on treason? Someone needs to step forward and do what is necessary. I will be that person.>

She hesitates, not wanting to give up her own leverage, yet sensing that Reven will need more than an Andalite's word. <On my honor, I will not harm those allied with you so long as they oppose the Empire. Should I...should I betray you, and only should I betray you, you have full permission to assign one of your kind to me. Is that insurance enough, Yeerk?>

[Myitt]

Reven considers for a long moment.

Corliss throws his hands up.  "All I know, mate, is the girl wants her there...and while she may be a total nutter, I really don't reckon Efaen would actually hurt anyone.  I wouldn't let her go a moment's notice without observation, at first, but there you have it."  He sighs wearily.  "And that's my final answer."

Reven looks at Illim, who is himself a newcomer to the rebellion, but ultimately turns his attention to Efaen again.

"I trust my brother's word more than your own, Andalite," he says testily.  "But if you agree to our terms, and we agree to hold yours, then you may join us.  Under heavy observation which you will not see, hear, or otherwise notice, until such a time as we deem you are true to your word.  Is this understood?"

[Terenia]

<I understand,> Efaen says. She lowers her tail half an inch. A true sign of respect would have been to lower it fully, but for her it is a great accomplishment. <I will adhere to your wishes...Reven.>


<<Did it work?>> Terenia whispers to Corliss, only able to hear Efaen's snippets of conversation. <<Will she let me back in her blasted head? What's going on? Gah, I hate being deaf!>>

[Myitt]

"I don't know if it worked," Corliss says, scowling at the floor.  He pauses and glances up at Reven, abashed. 

Reven's attention, however, is still on the Andalite girl.

"Very well," says the rebel leader.  "I shall expect you to return with Terenia, Michael and Corliss, and shortly.  We will prepare for your arrival and ensure there are double the liquid grass supplies.  And Efaen...I do hope you find we are what you expect us to be."

The transmission cuts out abruptly.

[Terenia]

Efaen seems to deflate. Her tail lowers a good foot or two and her stalk eyes droop. It seems as though the conversation with Reven has sapped all of her energy. She casts a resentful glance in Corliss' direction.

<I do hope that you feel vindicated, Yeerk, in swaying me to your cause. I will not break my word to your leader, but know that I am doing this for my people, not for yours.>

[Myitt]

"Well, at least recognize that you're doing this for your own people, as well as those we fight to free," Corliss says flatly, glancing at Illim and shrugging.  "Some people only see what they want to see, I suppose."

[Terenia]

<My people fight for the freedom of the galaxy,> Efaen says simply. <I must rendevouz with Prince Ossanlin and alert him to the change of plans.> She glances towards the door that leads to the pool room. <I am aware of the fact that this means Terenia and I will be entering the rebellion together. Please do not mistake that fact for us being allies. Our time together is through.>

<No!> Terenia cries in open thought-speech, <You dapsen Andalite, don't leave. I'm not going to the rebellion in a flipping tupperware! Corliss!>

[Myitt]

"Wait a minute, Efaen," Corliss says, raising his hands in an attempt to pacify her.  "Can't you at least entertain the idea of...of eventually rejoining with her?  No one's forcing you.  It's just that you've been allies for so long, and I reckon you still need each other, sad as it sounds."

[Terenia]

Efaen laughs. It is not a pleasant sound.

<Terenia needs me, I will not deny that,> she says coldly. <but her presence in my life is unnecessary at best. You hear her taunting me, begging me for my body. She has succumbed to the darkest instincts of her form and I will not allow her to try and twist my thoughts. Perhaps it would do the human good to be helpless for some time.>

In the pool, Terenia's hope is slowly twisting into seething rage. <Yeah, how long do you think you'll last without me?> she demands. <How long before Reven decides you're too dangerous to keep around?>

<I have no intentions of harming anyone,> Efaen says calmly. <I am not the one who has no control over her emotions.>