Mama’s Resting Place (Pre-game, LA)

[Delmi Koor]

"The uhh... giant bug things that own like a chunk of the planet?" She asked, showing some knowledge of the problem.

[Dapper Dog]

"The uhh... giant bug things that own like a chunk of the planet?" She asked, showing some knowledge of the problem.

“House Syrush is in a tight spot and we want to help them out with their potential killik infestation. The Duchess would be relieved to know that their lands are safe from this menace. Surely this sounds like an area where your skills could be put to good use?” he offered.

[Delmi Koor]

"Shootin' bugs seems like a good use of a vacation." She nodded.

"You got people I should be working with?"

[Dapper Dog]

"There is a male suitor named Felix Syrush, if not him then you can reach out to Golji Bol, a House guardsman in service to their House," he offered.

[Delmi Koor]

She nodded, "Sounds good. I'll see what I can do about that."

She looked around, "Anything else I should uhh... know. First time here on Alderaan. Anywhere a 'High Associate' shouldn't find themselves on a dark night? Any wrong neighborhoods for House Thul?"

[Dapper Dog]

There is a long pause as the mask stares at her and then Xero said, “This is Alderaan, there are no wrong neighborhoods.”

“But you should carry yourself with proper dignity as you represent House Thul now.”

[Delmi Koor]

She nodded. Followed by a fairly long pause.

"Any... uhh... Pointers? Like 'Don't eat your salad with the wrong utensil' or... 'Don't whistle after dark because it reminds people of some horrible atrocity'... Or... anything an outsider wouldn't like... already know?"

[Dapper Dog]

"The intricacies of Alderaanian etiquette are many, I have forwarded a digital primer on the matter," he said to her.

"Wars have been started over the wrong utensil, let alone the right one."

[Delmi Koor]

Delmi blinked a couple of times.

Freakin' weirdos if that's true...

"Well... means I got some reading to do tonight." She said with a soft smile.

She paused for a moment before pulling her father's locket out of her pocket again. She motioned towards the grave, "You uhh... mind if I leave this here?"

She rolled the locket with the holograms of her father and mother over in her fingers.

[Dapper Dog]

He just nodded to her and stepped aside, "I can give you a moment if you like."

[Delmi Koor]

She nodded gratefully, "Thanks..."

She turned towards the grave and let out a big breath, closing the left side of her mouth, causing her right cheek to expand to its full size as the air came out slowly.

So... uhh... If you're actually down there. Found ya.

Shame I didn't get to put you down there myself... but... figure you'd get something outta knowing dad kept this...

Don't have his body to leave it with... So I guess it goes to you.

Fuck off, now ya hear.

Delmi crouched down and put the locket in between two stones. She stood up straight again and took in a deep breath... then let it out again as she looked out over the pond.

After a moment she turned back towards the operative and nodded in thanks again.

[Dapper Dog]

"Shall I see you out?" he offered.

[Delmi Koor]

She nodded and started to walk with him.

After a few steps she spoke up again though, "Well I guess I do have one more question... What do you know about this uhh... Prince Joran?"

[Dapper Dog]

“Handsome, a soldier in search of a war to find greatness. Enjoys hunting and the outdoors, you should be in good company. Finding common ground on your service would be the best plan of action,” he offered to the woman.

[Delmi Koor]

She nodded slowly, "I see... So not... too 'delicate' of a man then? That's good... Yeah."

She paused for a moment, "Sooo... if I were to uhh... you know... engage in the festivities. That wouldn't be... stepping on someone's toes around here?"

[Dapper Dog]

“I would refrain from calling him soft in person, he tends to take that seriously. But maybe I lack your particular style of charm.”

When she asked about the Festival, Xero said, “If there is something that you want or desire there is someone else that wants to deny you of that, a simple Thul axiom. Your biggest rival for Joran’s attention will be Yulastranza of House Ulgo; basically a Thaxxian Bear in the shape of a human woman.”

[Delmi Koor]

"Sounds impressive." She said with a nod.

"I'm guessing that's probably how would present herself to the 'competition' as well? Or she more of a... flatterer who is a bear inside?"

[Dapper Dog]

"I suppose you will find out, shortly," Xero responded.

"I don't think it will be anything a member of Havoc squad could not handle."

[Delmi Koor]

She nodded and replied confidently, "I ain't afraid of bears."

[Dapper Dog]

“Good they went extinct on Alderaan centuries ago, habitat destruction. Pity. There have been programs to reintroduce the species, but they never get far. I think people prefer them gone, as I said a pity,” Xero responded.