Nar Shaddaa

Zeno sits within one of the nicer casinos uptown, having a drink and watching lovely ladies walk by while listening to music. He seems to simply be relaxing and enjoying it.

A perhaps not so lovely lady.-or maybe more lovely if you prefer the well-travelled look- had entered the place for a break from the lower levels. She knew Xero came here from time to time, she had been with him the last time and found the place quite amazing. So she moved to sit at the bar, and looked over the drinks menu.

Seeing someone new take a seat at the bar, Zeno moved to join the newcomer. "Good evening. You... are the first pink twi'lek I've seen tonight. I think that means your first round is on me? I'm not sure how the rules work." He chuckles at the game he seems to be making up on the spot.

There was a pause, as Aphr looked at the man who spoke to her. She started to smile her sweet smile and said "what, only the first round?"

Then she laughed.

"Good evening. Would you like to join me?"

"I would definitely like to," he says with a nod. "Company makes time at a bar more enjoyable. I am Zeno." He offers a hand.

The name made her tilt her head.

Zeno Deathwright I wonder...

"Zeno? Good to meet you" Aphr smiled and shook his hand "I am Aphr Ahaya. What are we drinking tonight?"

"Are you a fan of Vadarian Brandy?"

"Hmm...can't say I've tried it, but I'm always interested in trying new drinks" Aphr offered with a nod "I don't drink too much though, alcohol wise."

Zeno orders the drinks for them and nods. "You a local here then?"

"Been here for five years" Aphr nodded "a long time. I know most of the places, although I rarely come to the Upper Levels. Only if Xero asks me to meet a client really. I assume then that you are not local? How have you found Nar Shaddaa?"

"No, I'm imperial. Born on Dromund Kaas, though the void is really my home," he says with a smirk. "Nar Shaddaa isn't bad. Plenty to keep me entertained and get into a bit of trouble with."

"If you're the kind that likes trouble, there's lots to find here. Not including what was brought with these peace talks" Aphr chuckled "you're a Sith, no?"

"I am. Only half by blood, but Lord by title," he confirms.

"Ah" Aphr smiled "I thought you might be. I had a feeling you were at least. So you're here for the peace talks then, not just passing through looking for work."

"You had a feeling? What gave you that impression? The clothing?" he asks with a smile.

"Well...I guess I felt the force around you" Aphr commented, not sure how this Sith would react to that

"I see," he says with a smirk. "So, you been here for the last five years in the Jedi enclave? Because I haven't seen you around the Imperial compound since I arrived."

"A Jedi?" Aphr managed not to laugh "I'm not the drugging kind. No, I'm not a Jedi or a Sith. I've served aboard a Hutt vessel for 5 years, with very few knowing that I was able to feel this."

Myself included...

"Drugging?" he asked curiously.

"And do you have plans to make better use of this gift? It is much easier with guidance of a master," he says.

"Ah, you didn't hear" Aphr chuckled "the Jedi invited all Force users to a lunch, and the Jedi master Lyshea decided that it would be best to slip drugs into the foods of the attendees to bring forward visions without informing anyone. Some of your Sith kin were adversely affected, surprise none mentioned it. As for my gift...I am learning, slowly. My future is still uncertain, but I believe I'm starting to see a more firm path ahead of me."

"Damn Jedi. She probably spouted nonsense from a pedestal afterwards too, claiming it was the right thing to do. Like the slaughter of the Sith they performed in the past and their practices of buying force-sensitive children so they can brain wash them into their order and force them down their path and morality. They're so full of shit," he says shaking his head.

"I'm glad to hear you have started down a path. Do you plan on taking a master?"

"She did, only backing down when her own apprentices challenged her" Aphr frowned "it was really quite embarrassing, and I'm not sure the Jedi really did themselves any favours with it. As for a master...I think I would be. There is only so much one can learn on their own with no guidance or instruction. I need to consider my future carefully though before making any decisions."

"Of course," he says with a nod. "If you'd be up for it, we could meet in a quieter local to discuss potential future paths. I don't know who you've spoken with thus far but I'd be happy to help guide you on your path. The one I'm on isn't for everyone but if it is we might be able to work something out," he says with a nod.

There was a curious look. "What is your path, may I ask? It seems each Jedi and Sith approaches the Force differently after all."

"My path is conflict. I seek challenges for myself. The peace will make that more difficult, but not impossible. If it happens I'll likely seek out danger in old and dangerous places in search of power. If peace does not happen then in war. But for me, I need the excitement of challenges and danger."