[D7 LA] A Date with Destiny

[Moyr Ahaya]

"It depends which populace you have in mind. If you primarily want to remain unnoticed wherever you go, then a human might be better."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"The Empire also has an alliance with the Massassi people. Their number among the rest of the Sith empire grows. You may stick out at first, but you would be accepted as a Massasi," Zeno says to her.

[Nekoinu]

The woman contemplated on the matter for a moment. "I suppose I find it odd to even consider 'switching castes.' I am also concerned about the lifespan of such a host, though I suppose I could always find another." She shook her head. "Most curious."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"The caste is based more on power nowadays, rather than species. One of the Dark Council members is the same species as Moyr. It's mostly human but that's partially due to the prevalence of humans in the galaxy. There are still many out there that hold their stereotypes, but with your power you could overcome them."

[Moyr Ahaya]

Moyr pondered. "We have assumed a corporeal form closest to your original might be the most natural and comfortable. But if you wish it to be able to fulfil a specific role, then ore paradigm for selection might need to change. We'd need to know more of your prospective agenda. Do you have the intention to bring yourself back to the proverbial shadows behind the throne? If so, it must be a form in which it'd be easier for you to deal with the Dark Councillors."

[Nekoinu]

"I believe I may be of more use to you if I am able to blend in. Perhaps I could earn the favor of some of these Dark Council members. Or perhaps they would be suspicious of my sudden appearance." The ancient Sith stroked with of her mandibles in thought. "If I am only to teach you, then perhaps a Massassi host would do me well."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"If all you wish to do is teach, a massassi host would likely be the most comfortable for you. If you wished to be more involved in the goings on of the empire, a human host would likely be ideal. It would be easier to create an identity that way. And if it's a human host... well, that can be found much easier here on Nar Shaddaa. Plenty of people go missing every day. You could easily pose initially as a force sensitive that I discovered and took under my care, and later rise above that station when you've built connections and power of your own. Learn the structure and insinuate yourself into it. With your power it would likely not take long."

[Moyr Ahaya]

As Zeno was speaking, Moyr was struck by. a thought.

"How about someone who doesn't have to build a position from ground up, because that's always suspect if done too swiftly, but someone already established? Dark Xevious has children, apprentices, assistants... I believe one of them is a Chiss."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"That could be risky in it's own right," he turns to the Shadow Hand. "If you took a host, do you gain their knowledge and experience? Would you become familiar enough with their mind to mimic their tics and expressions? If Darth Xevious suspected something was wrong with his daughter and reached into her mind would he find someone he did not recognize? Would he attempt to eliminate her for that?"

[Nekoinu]

"I cannot claim to encapture someone entirely. I may find memories but I would never become that person entirely." She smiled. "I may have power but I am not infallible. Perhaps you will end up improving this technique."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Then none of his children or those who he closely educates. But the Chiss... They have a reputation of being secretive, strategic, patient and odd. They don't raise many flags over race, being allegedly superior to humans in some aspects." Moyr clicked her tongue thoughtfully. "It may be worth a shot. What conditions must be met for you to successfully possess someone, Shadow Hand?"

[Zeno Deathwright]

Zeno waits to see what she has to say.

[Nekoinu]

"They must be transported to my realm and then I must overcome them. You may force the host to drink the blood. That changes nothing."

The woman shook her head. "Regardless of the host, it will take some time for me to regain my power. The stronger the host, the better, though they are also more likely to resist me, as you saw."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Must the target be conscious when the blood enters their body?" Ever pragmatic Moyr considered her options.

[Nekoinu]

"Not at all. I suppose if you want to seal someone inside then their consciousness will be trapped here."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"We'll have to come up with a plan," Zeno states. "Now that we know what we have to do to allow the transfer, the more difficult part will be getting the host here without anyone noticing."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Someone will always notice, so it's better to make her come willingly. But I'll take care of it." The wheels in Moyr's mind had already been spinning. "The attempt will be made, hopefully with a good result this time." Smirking, she turned toward the Shadow Hand. "Would you have a lesson for us today?"

[Nekoinu]

"There are various possibilities. Erasing the mind, shaping flesh, transferring essence." She toyed more with her mandible. "I will miss this when I take on another form."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"I can imagine so. It has been a part of you for a very long time," he says with a nod. "But a relatively small price for the chance to walk once more."

"But I can't help but be curious as Moyr about a lesson."

[Nekoinu]

"Do you possess no specific desire? I would have thought you'd choose." She shook her head in disappointment. "Transfer essence is not necessary unless you plan on dying in your youth or are corrupted beyond repair. Perhaps we should start with creating Sith spawn."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Alchemy is a lost art, so knowing where to start is difficult," Zeno replies. "Crafting Sith spawn sounds interesting though."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"I would be more interested in creating crystals or poisons, or with imbuing items with the power of the Dark Side as well as in ways of tracing and identifying such items across the galaxy. For instance, I'd be curious to know how my mask was created, and how to perfect it." Moyr did have specific interests. "And above all else I'd be interested in ways to poison or weaken someone's ability to control Force of great potency so that the Dark Side consumes and unmakes them instead of being harnessed for their purposes."

[Nekoinu]

"Poison would be much more attainable than imbuing artifacts with power." Her gaze looked over both of them before she gave a sly smile. "You two are still so young compared to the original Exiles. Creating an artifact as worthy as the mask would take considerably more power."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Sorzus Syn was young once too." Moyr smiled wryly. "We can begin where you think is good to begin."

[Zeno Deathwright]

"Indeed. Youth means time to grow. We're also learning from a base that isn't the teachings of the Jedi."