(D9, EA) Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (close)

[Zayne Rist]

Inside a dimly-lit nondescript cantina, Zayne sat in a booth with Jedi Shadow. Both were in clothes that let them fit into the crowd here.

“So, the situation on Alderaan has become very volatile. People are disappearing or murdered. There are Sith in House Thul’s aristocracy and at least one in Rist, though the Duchess’s sister was thought dead for several years, until a few days ago. And there seems to be elements in other houses as well, that are under the influence of the Sith Empire.” Zayne said.

The shadow nodded in acknowledgement. “This may be something we can’t deal with in the shadows then. Although, when there is a will, there is a way. And, it may give us opportunities as well.”

“Yeah, we need to keep Alderaan in the Republic, but the amount of Sith influence is alarming. Elana is still the main objective, is it not?”

“Yes.” Said the shadow.

“And, which of Thul’s allied houses are you plant evidence linking to? Or someone in House Thul?” Zayne said with a nod. “On second thought, the less I know the better… But, I will make sure I have an airtight alibi when the time comes. With the current climate, I wouldn’t be surprised if Elana and her son aren’t dead in a couple days anyways.”

“Maybe Kat can be your alibi. Once we get all the intel we need, we will just make sure of that then. It may be awhile still.” The shadow said assumingly.

“Um, no. I don't want her involved. So, this business with the Killik vases, they may be older than the first joiners. And there was a whole hive that seemed to have killed themselves in a few moments. It would seem like the whole planet is on fire at this point. Or it was deliberate.”

“Yes, the council is interested to know about the Killiks.”