Day 3 [EA] What's Past is Here (Expecting)

[Desilijic Keyhote]

"What a remarkable history this planet has. And that they decided to paint so much of it is really to their benefit. Look here Pantha, 'Ser Ser' one of the very first knights."
He gestures to a truly huge painting taking up almost the entire wall depicting a suitably heroic looking human atop some kind of suitably heroic lizard mount spearing a dark armoured figure.
"He truly was a paragon of chivalry. Of course, grandfather said he was a charlatan and a braggart, but they only met the once!"

[Cynella Andrim]

Cynella, further hoping to delve into all Alderaan had to offer, finally made her way to the museum. She'd neglected it thus far due to her flirtations, political mishaps, and worry over her dear friends. "Ah but look who it is," she said, not too loud as to intrude upon other's enjoyment. "Ser Keyhote and his dutiful squire. Hm, what event is this piece depicting?"

[Desilijic Keyhote]

Cynella, further hoping to delve into all Alderaan had to offer, finally made her way to the museum. She'd neglected it thus far due to her flirtations, political mishaps, and worry over her dear friends. "Ah but look who it is," she said, not too loud as to intrude upon other's enjoyment. "Ser Keyhote and his dutiful squire. Hm, what event is this piece depicting?"

"Lady Cynella! Ah, you look well."
Keyhote bows and Sando waves

"I believe it's the battle of Brosworth Fields. There Ser Ser is vanquishing the villainous Pritchard with his lance. It's quite an important moment in the history of Alderaan, ending one of the House Wars and introducing a period of chivalry."

[Cynella Andrim]

Cynella returned the bow and looked over to the painting. "A legendary battle, hm? Wait, are you saying chivalry in, like, a knightly context or a more general 'being nice to people' context? I'm unaware if Alderaan had a practice of knighthood."

[Desilijic Keyhote]

Cynella returned the bow and looked over to the painting. "A legendary battle, hm? Wait, are you saying chivalry in, like, a knightly context or a more general 'being nice to people' context? I'm unaware if Alderaan had a practice of knighthood."

"Oh there was a practice long ago."
Waving a hand sadly
"But it is hard to be a knight, your life devoted in service to others. A few kept the flame alive for a time but the codes and practices are long forgotten."

[Cynella Andrim]

"I see. I suppose any of those descendants may now be embodied in, say, military officers. Have you been acquainted with the great Captain Alderaan yet?" she asked, her eyes gleaming with joy at the very mention of the man.

[Desilijic Keyhote]

"I see. I suppose any of those descendants may now be embodied in, say, military officers. Have you been acquainted with the great Captain Alderaan yet?" she asked, her eyes gleaming with joy at the very mention of the man.

"Hmmm, the one who is actually a Major? I have had cause to meet him a few times, he seems a principled human. As much as any officer embodies the ideas of chivalry I would say he does."
Taking note of her reaction
"I take it you have met the man?"

[Cynella Andrim]

"Oh, yes, that nickname stuck before he was promoted to Major. He's quite famous in human circles, you see. And a couple days ago, I got to meet him in person by complete happenstance! He certainly lives up to his reputation... I hope you've had the same experience!"

[Desilijic Keyhote]

"Oh, yes, that nickname stuck before he was promoted to Major. He's quite famous in human circles, you see. And a couple days ago, I got to meet him in person by complete happenstance! He certainly lives up to his reputation... I hope you've had the same experience!"

"Well, he seemed impressive. But you seem to be...hmmm, the common term is relatively new. Pantha?"
"A fan?"
"No, but something like that."
"A simp?"
"Yes, there we go."

[Cynella Andrim]

Cynella flushed bright pink. "What? What's wrong with admiring a heroic persona for his great deeds? You have your devotions, don't you? That man... he's the epitome of dedication to one's planet and the Republic at large!"

[Desilijic Keyhote]

Cynella flushed bright pink. "What? What's wrong with admiring a heroic persona for his great deeds? You have your devotions, don't you? That man... he's the epitome of dedication to one's planet and the Republic at large!"

"He is, it is very impressive. But I simp for chivalry and nobility, not just for an attractive proponent of both."

[Cynella Andrim]

"Is that really simping then?" Cynella shook her head. "No matter. What I mean to say is that such ideals are great, yes, but to see them fully embodied in an individual is what I truly admire. Anyone can say they are chivalrous and noble but not everyone lives up to that ideal."

[Desilijic Keyhote]

"Is that really simping then?" Cynella shook her head. "No matter. What I mean to say is that such ideals are great, yes, but to see them fully embodied in an individual is what I truly admire. Anyone can say they are chivalrous and noble but not everyone lives up to that ideal."

"Then Lady Cynella let me ask you."
Hovering over to stare down at here
"If these are traits you admire, why do you not embody them? Do you feel that the Captain has something you do not?"

[Cynella Andrim]

Cynella's cheeks weren't recovering at all. "Well, it'd be arrogant for one to hype myself up in such a way. But honestly... I haven't really had any opportunities for valor. I've not had a military commission, so I haven't been in much danger... well, ever!"

[Desilijic Keyhote]

Cynella's cheeks weren't recovering at all. "Well, it'd be arrogant for one to hype myself up in such a way. But honestly... I haven't really had any opportunities for valor. I've not had a military commission, so I haven't been in much danger... well, ever!"

"Well, go and find some then! Do not live your life looking at the calendar photos of great men and women. Be one of those great men and women. You have your health and your resources, there is nothing to stop you."

[Cynella Andrim]

"But I have my parents," Cynella said, a bit deflated. I have my duties to them and I wouldn't want to do anything without their permission. Well not anything but... You know, big decisions! Life-changing ones!"

[Desilijic Keyhote]

"But I have my parents," Cynella said, a bit deflated. I have my duties to them and I wouldn't want to do anything without their permission. Well not anything but... You know, big decisions! Life-changing ones!"

"Have you ever asked them? Or are you using them as an excuse? Your life is short Lady Cynella, are you sure you want to spend it deciding on all the things you will never do?"

[Cynella Andrim]

"I have, in fact, and they gave me those very same reasons." Cynella shook her head. "Perhaps if I am wed outside of House Andrim, then I will have that freedom. Then again, I may have motherly responsibilities or something of the like."

[Desilijic Keyhote]

"I have, in fact, and they gave me those very same reasons." Cynella shook her head. "Perhaps if I am wed outside of House Andrim, then I will have that freedom. Then again, I may have motherly responsibilities or something of the like."

"Hmmm, yes. Your young take quite a lot of care. Perhaps you could adopt one fully grown?"

[Cynella Andrim]

"Oh one fully grown would probably be like a younger sibling more than a child of mine at this point." Cynella shook her head. "Maybe, just maybe, my spouse will allow me to have some sort of honeymoon vacation where I get to venture into the galaxy. Well, I suppose honeymoons are a duo thing... I just don't know!"