Hoth: Blood and Ice

[Breela Po]

"Do you remember the occupation Z?" Breela asks watching her pet the kid goats. "This place has been reminding me of it since we arrived. Just colder."



"The furthest back I remember is the sky falling as we made it to the shuttle." She scratches one kid's neck as it rests its head against her knee. "I remember how cool you looked, how companies of soldiers and knights with lightsabers turned to you in panic." She purrs, "But my mom lead everyone out safe."


Breela shakes her head somberly. "I wish that were true. But it mattered to me that I got my family out safe. That was all I cared about, so I was able to overcome the fear I felt." She pulls out a data chip and kneels down beside her. "If something happens to me. I want you to have this. It contains my engram, everything I've learned, everything I know, everything I am."


Z sniffs as she takes the chip. "Don't talk like that mom! I can't lose you again, not after all this time waiting."


"Baby," she wraps her arms around her. "I have no intention of dying. Not today, not tomorrow. But all is as the force wills it. I just don't want to run the risk of leaving you with nothing is all. Keep this close okay?"


She nods quietly. "I will."

[Remmington Balmung]

Remmington decides to take a break from Engineering and decides to grab some food. On his way to the mess, he passes through the Goatery to enjoy the scenery when he spots Breela and her daughter. He waves to them. "Good morning. How are you doing this morning?"

[Breela Po]

"Hey you!" She kisses Z before letting her go. "We're as well as we can be. Neither of us is eager to leave Tor here but... what can you do?"
She'll walk over to you.
"Looks like we're going to be leaving soon. Are you guys going to stick with us or split off and go back to the empire?"

[Remmington Balmung]

"Well its not like I can really just jump onto a Republic ship. Plus I have things to take care of back home." Remmington comments and looks off in the distance.

"Still I don't think things are quite over yet. We thwarted the Zakuul Empire yesterday but I don't think they'll take that lying down. It'll set a bad precedent and show that they are not as almighty as they believe."

[Breela Po]

"True." She shrugs, "And no they're not."
She sighs, "I just wish we could keep the coalition alive. Maybe in the near future the Empire and the Republic can make diplomatic overtures that lead towards a formal alliance. Even if it's just a temporary one." She smiles. "I believe we are greater together than we are apart. And I think we'll need each other in the fights to come."

[Remmington Balmung]

"A temporary truce will be nice. At least until a common enemy has been dealt with. Unfortunately I don't foresee the Republic and Empire permanently settling differences. Too many differences in opinions, ideology, etc and bad blood." Remmington comments.

"Have you ever heard of this quote, 'As long as there are sovereign nations, there will always be war'? War isn't always started due to hate. It can start due to resources, religion, national pride, many other factors. Even lets say for the point of argument that the Republic wins and the remnants of the Empire are absorbed, since the Republic is not a single entity but made up of the voices of many. There will bound to be some group in the future that breaks away and starts a civil war. That is just what happens when you have so many differing opinions."

He stops the ramble. "Anyways, I digress. I hope we can find some peaceful solution to resolve some of the conflict between the Empire and Repbulic. Maybe with a game of Huttball instead of a battle between capital ships?"

[Breela Po]

She rubs her eyes. Tired as she is she always had a thing for guys that get passionately swept up in their interests. "We could settle our differences with a dance off." She grins coquettishly. "It worked for us didn't it?"

"Actually did you ever remember that night?"

[Remmington Balmung]

Remmington shakes his head. "Sorry. No dice there. I guess I'm a bigger lightweight than I thought."

"If it was going to be a dance off, I think a team format would be better and a singles or doubles. More interesting that way."

[Breela Po]

She rolls her eyes. "You're an adorable dork Lord Balmung. I guess I'm also saying I'm going to miss you." She purrs as she smiles up at you. "If you ever find yourself in need, I'll come if I can."

[Remmington Balmung]

Remmington smiles. "I return the offer to you as well. If you are ever in need, you may call upon me." He flexes his new armour off.

[Breela Po]

She fans herself, "Whew, it's um." She clears her throat, her face a tad warm. "It looks good on you." She says with a light chuckle.



It's at that point that Zan'ja decided to walk over wearing a grin as mischievous as Breela's. "What are YOU two talking about?"


"Nothing! Just weather, politics." A sudden idea occurs to her. "Oh Z, did you get the contact information for that soldier friend of yours?"


"Huh?" She stops in her tracks. "Specialist Kandur? No I didn't..."


Breela gives Z a warm smile. "Today is your last chance. I don't want you to regret anything."


She looks back and forth between the both of us. "Thanks mom. Bye Lord Balmung! Come visit us on Alderaan sometime!" (/exits scene)

[Remmington Balmung]

Remmington waves her off. "Be careful and be sure to be ready to leave."

He thinks for a moment. "Hmm... maybe it may not be a bad idea to check out Alderaan. People keep saying that its the most beautiful planet in the galaxy, so I'd like to confirm that with my own eyes. That would just be icing on the cake. I'm more interested in kicking it to the Zakuul Empire and getting a chance to see and work with the Gree tech up close."

He nods. "Guess I'll hang out with you guys a little longer. The combat data will be pretty valuable to bring back to the Empire with our own battle against the Zakuul."

[Breela Po]

Breela fist pumps, "I can't wait to show it to you. There's this one restaurant I know that has the best view. It takes a trick or two to get reservations but I know a guy with enough clout to help me out. Also I've got... three dojos currently?" She thinks back and nods. "Yeah I think that's right. I can't remember if I taught a master class with the black knights, or if I actually leased another location in Thul territory. But I got locations in Panteer, Ulgo, and Organa townships." She grins. "My goal is that one day when people think of martial arts. Alderaan will be synonymous with Eshan or Mandalore in their hearts."

A thought occurs to her, "I meant to ask, have you called home recently? How is your house?"

[Remmington Balmung]

"Your goal is the Mandalore? That is quite the pedestal you are going to be aiming for then. Good luck with that." Remmington offers a surprised response.

"Last time was before we got stranded here. I should be able to call back home once we get off world and give them an update on what is going on." He answers.

"What about you? Anyone else you need to contact?"

[Breela Po]

"Your goal is the Mandalore? That is quite the pedestal you are going to be aiming for then. Good luck with that." Remmington offers a surprised response.

"N-no, the planet, not the title. The warrior tradition of Mandalore, or the Mandalorians, is what I'm referring to."

"And actually you might be able to call now. The pirates are no longer jamming the system from what I've gathered."

[Remmington Balmung]

"The warrior tradition is an integral part of Mandalore. I don't think Alderaan will commit as much to it as the Mandalorians have. Though I guess everything must start somewhere." Remmington comments.

He shakes his head. "No good. I tried earlier this morning but there still is a lot of interference around here. It will be fine once we get out into space."

[Breela Po]

"There's a fair number of Mandalorians living on Alderaan last time I checked. A few of them were regular workout buddies when I last visited."

She shrugs.

"Either way, I'm sorry to hear that. You must be worried sick." She gives your arm a gentle squeeze.

[Remmington Balmung]

Remmington smiles. "A little but I believe in the strength of my family. Plus the sooner we end this war, the sooner they will be safe and I may return."

"I'm actually an honourary Mandalorian you know? My previous armour was a gift from Clan Fett."

[Breela Po]

Breela purrs sensually, "I didn't know that. That's sooooooo hot." She pulls you in, hands tracing the contours of your chestplate. "Wanna stress test it some time? Hmmmmm, A little casual..." she bites her bottom lip, "... full contact sparring?" She grins devishly. "I love kicking mandalorian asses." She laughs.

[Remmington Balmung]

"I am always up for a sparring session. I guess I can use a training saber or something." Remmington replies.

[Breela Po]

"No time like the present!" She giddily grabs your hand and drags you off to the common area.

/scene, exit to platonic sparring