Nar Shaddaa

[For simplicity, let's assume we're all here and don't double post to other threads]

Moyr leaned back in her pilot's seat on the Bitch. The hop-out of the hyperspace lane was imminent but there were still some chats to be made. First, she sent a requesting signal to connect to Jo'Ren's ship through holoprojection.

"It's fine 2V, I've got this. Moyr, now there's a face I was hoping I'd see here." He smiled and waved his droid away. " You headed to the peace talks too? Maybe we can do breakfast?"

"Jo'ren, finally! I too miss our breakfasts, so hopefully! Because yes, I am about to get out of the lane in a standard hour or so." She smiled seeing him. "I've had stories of your exploits!"

"Fantastic, we've still got since adventures to have together. And it's like I told you: first a coffee, then Galactic domination. One step at a time. I guess they mentioned my intervention at Gorios on the news then?"

"No galactic domination without a coffee first, correct! You wouldn't want to watch planets fall before you with sleepy eyes." She laughed. "Yes, that. And your travels with our fellow royal Massassi acquaintance. But things got heated in the Nebula, right? I was watching what was going on there for one more reason. It was a point on an old starmap... Do remind me, how much have I told you about a True Sith called Hazzan?"

"Sleepy domination isn't as much fun, that's true." He chuckled. "Indeed they did. Heated is a good description but it was a good fight actually."

Her words brought a slight frown. "A point on a star map? I thought no one had ever heard of that nebula. Hmm, I remember you mentioned something about a map, but that was it. We were going to talk more but life got in the way."

Moyr's holoprojector buzzed for a second caller labeled 'Mekalekku'

"One thing leads to another. We discovered the Gorios Nebula at a startgazing spot on Yavin IV, which in turn we were pointed to from a starmap discovered back on Korriban. Long story short, Hazzan was a man who discovered the rituals Zash uses, and turned away from them." She paused. "Nal Hutta was a spot on the map. And I have it on good account this may be where the rituals had originated from..."

She paused, keeping the new holo on hold.

"You know that Baes defected, right?"

He took in the info thoughtfully. "So there's another map somewhere on Nal Hutta. Hazzan huh, no I haven't heard of him. How were the last few protected?"

The last part of Moyr's message led to a raised eyebrow. "Huh. I considered the possibility, but then I figured maybe she went undercover. Well, whatever, this'll be interesting." He folded his arms behind his head and leaned back.

"There are thing in between, or things above divisions, if you will. She got to the Nebula too, and secured the information, then shared it with me."

She leaned in.

"A map, or something more."

She triggered the holoprojector.

"Hey, Baes. I was just chatting with out mutual acquaintance, I thought you'd like to say hello."

''Heya!'' the Togruta said through the holocom ''Super Agent Mekalekku ready to steal the show!''

The image turned towards Jo'ren's, seeming curious as to his reaction

''Hey Darth Steel Abs. It's been a while''

"Heh, you could say that! I wondered if you got lost in the forest, but then I went back a few times and checked with my new Massassi friends."

He flexed a bicep at her and smiled before giving her a more serious look.

"You following your own path now?"

She nodded and grinned

''Indeed I am. The Jedi were much maligned by our teachers but that was mostly propaganda...They'll help me with my research''

"We were talking about Nal Hutta, Baes. I want Jo'ren to join our team. There is a job offer on dark holonet by one Aris N'ventas. I know the man from my former life, it may be worth our time, but also an opportunity to meet in person. I don't want him to recognise me so I'll be wearing my mask, and I imagine you coming semi-incognito would be sound as well, Baes, if you decide to join."

She paused.

"We need to find the spot quickly. Any successes with your search?"

Jo'ren nodded at her response. "A Sith makes their own path. Allies in strange places are a definite boon as far as I'm concerned."

He kept quiet and listened as Moyr explained their plans for Nar Shaddaa.

''That's good to hear''

She nodded as Jo spoke

''Indeed, I might have a lead. I could not find if the beasts are still alive but it was mentionned that Nem'ro the Hutt as a menagerie of rare specimen...so that is a start.''

She paused, biting her lips

''Or we could try to seek through the force...we have a plant already so that's something for us. I'm gonne investigate Nar Shaddaa as well...in case some of the ecosystem survived''

Moyr nodded. "This sounds like a lot of work before we can locate a spot. With this condensation of Sith on the moon I don't expect only us to grow curious of whatever may call to them from Nal Hutta, if it does. And there is always Zash and Zeno. We've been ahead, but this may be over. So I want to bring more of like-minded and involved individuals to the table, and my confidence is with Rumun Gol, Darth Hoshi's apprentice. Objections?"

''If you think he is trustworthy...''

She shrugged

''Then I'll be ok''

"None from me, lets do this thing." Maybe it wouldn't tie in to his own goals. Or else produce some interesting opportunity. Either way he didn't care of the Duros was involved.

Moyr connected, and waited for the signal to get back.

"Hello again, Rum. Welcome to the party."

'' Lady Moyr '' The duros greeted the twi'lek with a bit more formality than usual. His holo-image then noticed the rest of the group. '' my Lord Rath '' He bowed to the true sith '' and Lady Zyn, what a surprise. It seem that the rumours surrounding your disappearance were unfounded.'' Rumun did not know very much about these two, besides sharing the same class back at Korriban

Jo'ren nodded to the Duros. "Your master was instrumental in the victory at the Gorion nebula. I'd good to finally meet you Run, odd that our paths didn't cross in training but that's the way of it."

He looked at the other Holo images and spread his hands. "I guess you have a plan then Moyr?"

''Rumun'' she acknolwedged with a nod ''Moyr speaks very highly of you''

Moyr smiled, and let her lekku go to the back to be more businesslike.

"I do, Jo'ren. We meet here together because we agree at least at one thing - what Zash has embarked on must be stopped. To this aim, a lead has been followed ever since our discovery of Hazzan's holocron and starmap in Korriban. He was the True Sith who first discovered the vampirical ritual Zash now uses to sustain and empower herself, but later renounced it. He had scattered clues, or had marked his path of discovery throughout the galaxy. Korriban, Yavin and Gorios Nebula all held parts of the puzzle. Nal Hutta is the next one. From the skimpy records we have discovered, it may be the very place where the ritual was born and cultivated, likely before the times when the Hutts dominated and devastated the planet. When it was still called Evocar."

She paused.

"That we come there under the excuse of the peace talks is both opportune and challenging. Because other Sith come too, and we can be sure that Zash has her own designs for the occasion. Whatever Dark Vergence may emanate from the planet, it may not escape attention of those attuned to the Force for long. So I won't assume we have all the time in the world. Hence this expeditious meeting. First point in order would be to try to determine what exactly we're looking for. I'll get to the surface as soon as possible and see what I can learn. Keep your commlinks open for incoming transmission, I might need your expertise, both from the orbit and from databases." She looked between Rum and Baes. "Once we have some idea and coordinates, we'll deploy. This might involve violence with whatever may want to stop up. I have confidence you could help with that, Jo'ren. Depending on the odds, I also plan to put Virginia to good use and employ a trusted Mandalorian gun if necessary."

She looked at Baes.

"Between Baes and me, we can tell a few more things if you're in, gentlemen. We both have been in it since the beginning, and have witnessed much first-hand."

"That bitch killed Gerry. Worse than killed actually. Anyways, I'm all in."

He sat back and waited, happy to be involved in something that could hurt Zash.