2008-08-20 - Holovision: Bothawui

Category:August 2008 RP Logs
GNN--This just in, a sudden power surge has caused lights to flicker across the Bothan homeworld. A few fires have broken out from power spikes.
The Cheese Snobs, and their director Albedo Raz'skol, have stated their intention to begin the tasting and pay no mind to this apparent surge. Petty, insignificant technological matters should not impact this old civilized custom! They have begun assembling in the forests near Epsilon Block for the tasting, which is said to involve some of the rarest and most expensive cheeses in the galaxy, illuminated by a splendid golden floodlight.
Bothawui: Bothawui Spike Hotel - Lobby
Beaten copper floors are just the least of the casual visitor's worry. Some call the Bothawui Spike a cruel Bothan joke at the expense of offworlders too rich and powerful to be treated with the usual Bothan contempt; it is sublimated, they say, into the form of a luxury hotel so extravagantly, savagely opulent that it mocks every guest with its diamond-on-onyx "constellation" ceiling domes, its forest of pillars in the shape of obsidian trees, its laminated repulsorlift doors richly painted with scenes of Bothan history by galaxy-famous artists, its Bothan bellhops, fur foppishly trimmed, wearing powdered wigs and thousand-credit breeches and silk ruffles so lavishly executed that they are a terror to watch flouncing around the hotel--few visitors ever leave the Bothawui Spike feeling anything but exhausted and overwhelmed, vulnerable to whatever slick business deals the Bothan Trading Company execs have in mind.
<BR>Economy: This is a relatively prosperous hotel lobby. <BR> Items you can +get: Armor Plate <2x><BR>Players: Things: <BR> Euphemia Bellamy BIA Security Group 2 [army] <BR> VIS Defence 1 [army] <BR>Obvious exits: <BR>[Repulsorlift] <BR>[Revolving Door] door into Epsilon Block. <BR>Draven chances the revolving door of the Hotel and rumors of garish interiors.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Albedo Raz'skol stands in the midst of the forest clearing, on a raised wooden dais, with a huge golden floodlight at his back, bathing the whole scene in a warm, gentle light. Twenty-four tables sit before him, empty; and several hundred Bothans wait at attention around the edges of this clearing.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Someone sits out beyond the Bothans, on an old tree stump. He tosses a stick up into the air, then catches it a moment later. Every so often he glances towards Albedo and the Bothans.</FONT>
Euphemia Bellamy sits in the hotel lobby, watching the holoscreen with a faint, bemused interest and frequently shaking her head. She has a tall glass of alcohol in her hand, and she is sipping it slowly. "Oh dear, these Bothans and their cheese." She speaks in a low voice, though, because of the Bothan security troops nearby.
Draven strides through the door, a sly smirk on his face. Upon entering he surveys the area and notes Effie, to whom he bows, then waves to the members of the security group. "Good to see you fellows still in one piece and holding down the fort.. as it were." 
Draven chuckles lightly and heads towards Effie "You missed quite a show last evening." He says happily. "I made a new friend."
Euphemia Bellamy raises her eyebrows, looking quite pleased or relieved to see Draven return. "A new friend?" she says. "Who's that?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Albedo Raz'skol solemnly removes a tiny golden torch from within his garments, holds it up, and -- click. A small blue flame extends from the tip. He sets it down on the dais, and two other Cheese Snobs ascend to the stage, setting up a metal stove, intricately carved, on top of it. A tiny pot comes next, and then -- a soft cheese.</FONT>
Draven's grin widens tenfold, a very mischevious look comes over him, his eyes twinkling with what can only be described as a feeling that he is very pleased with himself "Sho'lar Vreeth."
"Sho'lar Vreeth," Effie says with a gleam in her eyes of sudden amusement. "You don't say."
Draven gestures around himself "This hotel is under his control, with no small credit belonging to yours truely.. It seems Gand of Gand was in ownership of it until a certain gunslinger let slip that said Gand was... Hutt scum."
Euphemia's eyes flicker back to Draven and she smiles a secret smile. "Have we got a new ally in our great war?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The man looks up from his tree stump and pauses the stick toss. He sets his chin against his hand and watches quietly, letting his focus remain on Albedo and the other two Bothans.</FONT>
Effie leans close, looking mischievous. She whispers to Draven.
Draven listens carefully and after a moment whispers back.
Effie's eyes glitter with mischief in them and she smiles at the compliment, whispering back--and then suddenly her eyes widen. "People keep coming to that cheese thing."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Placing the soft cheese in the pot solemnly, Albedo Raz'skol watches it soften and bubble. His face turns contemplative and sober, and he holds out a paw to an aide, who brings him a tiny sliver of toast. "The commencement fondue is nearly soft."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Jasmine strides back onto the streets from the wild beyond.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Jasmine slips out of hiding.</FONT>
Draven eyes the screen and frowns "I will never understand these customs, Not that I disagree with them.. jsut.. I am baffled."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Maltorus Valen arrives before the oak from the trails leading to the city.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): HAZARD: Maltorus Valen tumbles through deadfall! The hazard lightly wounds him.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): being off duty James changes out of his uniform before traveling to the chesse festival. Cheese was one of his fovrite foods after all.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Leaning back, the man crosses his arms and rubs his brow as the fondue is prepared. He leans forward a moment later, however, in restlessness.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The cheese softens, and Albedo dips the sliver of toast into the fondue, tasting it quietly. He bows to the other Bothans and leaves the platform.
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Another Cheese Snob steps forth, a grand old Bothan with perfectly white fur in a golden suit. The old Bothan ascends the stage, his hoary whiskers twitching as he moves, and dips a cracker into the cheese. He nibbles it with great dignity and then shuffles away, and another Bothan comes up.
An awed hush has settled over the clearing. The Bothans move with the solemnity of ancient custom.
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Effie stares at the holoscreen, trying not to squirm in her chair. She looks away, clearly not getting the Bothan ritual. She says to Draven, "I wonder what they think of us, then."
Draven ponders, "The educated and traveled Bothans seem quite at ease." He shrugs and asks, perhaps randomly, "How was your talk with Valen? Last I knew he deserted the cause, and good riddance."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Coming in quietly from the direction of the City, a pair of sapphire eyes, a mildly alabaster and remarkably human expression turns deadpan.
Nonetheless, the quiet-as-a-church-mouse human female observes the Cheese Snobs go about their fondue rituals, the gold suit of one of them catching her attention, wordlessly.
The smell of cheese wafts through the brush, mixed with the scents of vine lilies.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Through the jungle moves a dark cloaked man. Dark hair tops pale skin and icy blue eyes. He sees the festivities and makes his way closer. Maltorus Valen steps closer to the cheese festival and observes. He does not get too close as tensions with the Bothans may still be high. He merely stands and watches, like a good tourist.
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"Yes," Effie says, looking troubled, "and I think his loyalties still lie elsewhere, utterly. He hates the Jedi and will never accommodate them, which can be useful if we can channel and direct him; but if he is seen to be too obviously a minion of ours, then certainly we will have a problem, because he is ... polarizing. And we must fit in for a while."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Another man drifts casually into the forest from the city, golden-haired and dressed in tan robes. Green eyes watch the festivities carefully, a bit of confusion in them as he watches the cheese these Bothans take so seriously; he glances at Jasmine idly, crossing his arms, not wanting to stray too close to the offended Bothans. 
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Flicker. The golden floodlight begins to blink on and off as the seventeenth fondue-taster is dipping. The Bothan female pauses with her cracker in her mouth, taking a step back and peering at the floodlight. Then -- the flickering stops, and the gentle golden glow returns.
Several Bothans sigh aloud with relief, and Albedo Raz'skol takes out a pair of large white cheeses and puts them on a table, cutting them with a knife.
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Draven nods slowly, "So you intend to use him..Be very careful, as I mentioned in days past.. The Jedi want him more than they ever will Seifer, and we both know how adamant they are about him.."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Albedo Raz'skol unloads 6 Sidabella Cheeses from Cheese Snob Directors.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Albedo Raz'skol picks up a Sidabella Cheese.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Albedo Raz'skol pinches a bit of cheese when no one is watching, while they are distracted by the spontaneous flicker.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Albedo Raz'skol enjoys a fresh Sidabella Cheese. Delicious!
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro notes the flicker and tenses slightly, hoping the lighting doesn't overload.</FONT>
Effie's lips compress, and she nods, leaning close again.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Jasmine's attention goes straight to the flickering floodlight, as the Bothans enjoy their cheese. She takes a step back, bumping into the Jedi Knight. "Pardon me," she whispers, looking him up and down a moment before she settles-- watching the snobs unload their cheese, surely with glee.</FONT>
Draven smirks, nodding. He whispers back
Euphemia's golden eyes are bright, and she nods, whispering back.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
A frown settles on Anakin's face as he glances at Jasmine. "It's okay," he says after a moment, taking a step back and glancing around. </FONT>
Draven laughs aloud "Yes, I can see that... boyish charm."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Suddenly Albedo's whiskers snap to attention, and he peers out of the mass of the cheese snobs, out at the knot of -- humans? -- who seem to be waiting nearby. They are growing! Breeding before his eyes! He frowns, though oddly enough, he does not seem to frown at Jasmine. Probably because he does not notice her; his eyes skim over her as they skim over the Bothan cheese waiters in green livery.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The man seated on the stump continues to lean forward, watching the ground before him. He taps his stick against a leaf, waiting quietly, before looking back towards Albedo and the people who have gathered in the distance.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
As Albedo seems to look over at the gaggle of growing humans, Jasmine shifts slowly, moving to the sanctity of shadow behind a cracked section of vined wall. She watches the floodlight carefully, looking left, then right, then back to the display.
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Effie looks with slowly narrowing eyes as she watches the holo feed. She says, "Draven, are you watching this? I have a bad feeling about it. Did you see that flicker? I swear the lights dimmed here, too.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Anakin looks mildly uncomfortable, nodding at Jasmine. "Okay," he murmurs to words unheard, watching Albedo carefully and not moving. 
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Draven nods, his attention now on the screen "It may be best we stay here, and watch... If anything goes wrong, we leave.. or I get us out."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro moves from his postition near the edge of the spotlight over to a similar point near Anakin's location.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Flicker ... flicker ... ... out.
Then a spark falls from the floodlight, and another -- tiny stars falling out of the darkness.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The crunching of leaves can be heard underfoot near the vined wall that seals the city off to this wilderness, the snapping of a few vines as perhaps startled spectators try to grab onto something so they don't fall, or fumble over one another.
One of the uninvited human onlookers to the Fondue Cheese Tasting (that probably wouldn't have ended if it weren't for the light going out) stumbles a bit before tripping over a thick, gnarled vine-- falling on her knees. Using the wall, Jasmine rights herself... but is utterly silent in the dark.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Maltorus remains motionless, waiting to see if his eyes can adjust to the dim light.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
There is a cry of startlement and dismay, and a body strikes the stage. Another cries out--
Far off to the distance, in the city of the Bothans, a FLICKERING FLAME rises from a faraway tower. Great sirens begin to screech and scream, louder and louder, then fading, then louder and louder.
Suddenly the sparks from the lamp start to pour out, flashing cyan sparks that fall at first in streams and then in showers, and where they strike the wooden floor they flare up, and where they flare up, the wood begins to glow, instantly converted to coals.
A scream rises from the Bothans, and then another, and then a wailing chaotic clamor, as Bothans flee from the shorting lamp--
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"Yes," Effie says with a frown.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
In the darkness, a stick tapping onto a leaf can still be heard. Its rhythm slows a little while the man on the stump waits, remaining rather quiet. His attention eventually turns skyward, to the flame in the distance, and then to the shower of sparks. Scowling, he reaches into his belt and produces a green gem, which shimmers in the darkness and lights the ground at his feet.
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Draven says, "That thing is going to burn up... My ship is in those woods.""
All across Bothawui, the lights flicker again--and then, in the areas on the Main Power Grid, the lights go out. Moments later, there are flash fires across the city, where containment fields power suddenly down and toxic fuel makes contact with the oxygen. 
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Anakin freezes in the dark, the flame in the distance illuminating his face for a moment, Anakin's eyes wide and lips pressed in a hard line. He stumbles through the dark, looking for the wall. 
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
There is a sudden roar, and the stage goes up in a flash of flames as a gust of violent air tears in. Albedo Raz'skol gives a cry of terror and flees, and the Cheese Snobs mill about in terror, leaving their cheeses everywhere and searching through suddenly unfriendly branches, through forest paths which by day were not sinister, but now by shadow are impenetrable, awful, masses of groping branches that snag and rip the fur, that cut the muzzle, that blind the eyes that run through too swiftly, spurred onward by terror!
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COMSYS: (all channels) A smooth, deep male voice says, "This is Admiral Loro of the Bothawui Navy to any emergency units that can recieve me, I need a fire suppression unit and medics at the Cheese festival immeditaly!"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) James Loro says, "This is Admiral Loro of the Bothawui Navy to any emergency units that can recieve me, I need a fire suppression unit and medics at the Cheese festival immeditaly!"
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Zilana Luce arrives before the oak from the trails leading to the city.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): HAZARD: Zilana Luce stumbles through the underbrush! The hazard lightly wounds her.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
In the darkness Maltorus grins as his little push caused the sparks to take hold and blaze into fire. The man watches as the Bothans panic and cause more terror.</FONT>
COMSYS: A soft female voice says, "Admiral..I am a medic..where should I report?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"I'm a doctor," she finally shouts, stumbling into a body and bumping back against the wall. "Call out if your hurt!" Jasmine shouts, groping between fabric of someone's poor raiment, and the vines on the wall.
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As the lights go out, Effie stares at the holoscreen, which is still bright. She says, "Draven, this place is running on generators. We're in luck. Do you want to stay here? Or--perhaps--turn on your com link and go there, and I will follow by comlink. Maybe these cams will come in handy." She changes the channel--sees another view--changes it again--looks excited.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"Araaaa!" shrieks a Bothan voice.
"Lisak!"
"Askya!"
"Feil! Feil'bot!"
"Vash!"
"Ara!"
"Ara!"
The Bothan voices clamor and shriek. Everyone is hurt, or thinks they are, as they swarm about in confusion, the crackle of branches drowned only by the roar of the growing fire.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A smooth, deep male voice says, "The Forest trails just outside of the capital."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) James Loro says, "The Forest trails just outside of the capital."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Natalia strides back onto the streets from the wild beyond.
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Draven nods calmly, "I will go. Perhaps I can help." He heads for the door, retrieving his com and activating it.
"Draven!" Effie calls, throwing up her hand.
Draven swings around "Yes?"
Euphemia Bellamy grins suddenly, her eyes twinkling warmly. "Take your blasters."
Draven pats his side "Always. But out of curiousity... why?"
"I have a feeling you'll need them," Effie says. She looks calm. "But you will prevail."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The little green gem is tucked away, and the man turns to his right. He focuses on someone in the distance, but looks away a moment later. Remaining seated, he watches the flames rush over the stage with a shake of his head. "How foolish," he laments.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Jasmine starts to move, carefully, her eyes adjusting as the fire starts to roar. She takes off her coat, moving toward a sprig of fire that wends its way through a network of vines nearby-- threatening to set alight trees along the line of the wall. The doctor starts to try to put it out, trying to be careful not to fan it further.
She stamps out a few hotspots near her feet, moving towards the first of the downed, Cheesy Bothans.
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Draven laughs "Of course." He slinks through the door and into the blackness.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Through the streets and against the throng of flood going in the opposite direction, a white robed Jana makes her way into the woods and towards the flickering flaming area. Not Obi-Wan specifically in regards to flaming, but rather the more general fire sense. "Oh my." Her voice lifts up barely against the sound of Bothan fear as she attempts to slip her way to assist against the tides.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Jana slips out of hiding.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro "Good we need to..." Notices the light falling. "Forget what I was about to say everyone back to the city now!" starts trying to route the running bothans to the more clear routes and calm them.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Anakin's eyes snap up, adjusting to the darkness and the flames. His eyes close for a moment, beads of sweat standing out on his forehead as he leans forward, fingers curling, struggling with all his might to hold the huge forest fire hazard up. "Help!" he shouts to Obi-Wan. 
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The light begins to tremble as Anakin flings out his hand, shuddering and creaking as it falls. The fall begins to slow ... to slow ... the light turns with a groan ...</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Maltorus Valen picks up a Sidabella Cheese.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The seated figure's head whips up and his hand reaches out, as it it were attempting to snatch a thrown object. His eyes close and his teeth grit, stirring his other hand from its resting place as well. Inhaling deeply, the grimey wanderer eventually stands, increasing his effort.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Maltorus Valen drops his Sidabella Cheese.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Delicious Cheese Festival! Raxan will try the cheddar... \then the Brie... then the... Oh! It doesn't smell like cheese at all. More like... burning, and the smell that his dog made when it accidently ran into one of the speeder's engines when it was starting up. Raxan rushes over, trying to help... but mostly, just getting in the way. Alas.</FONT>
Suddenly the lights come back on. Far too bright. There are no shadows in the city of the Bothans, and the lights are getting brighter. Those in space overlooking the planet will see the pulsating lights growing brighter and brighter in streams radiating out from the Civic Center. Those with knowledge of power grids will recognize all the signs of an overload in progress.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Helping frightened Bothans up off the ground and ushering them in the direction of the City walls, Jasmine moves further and further toward the stage-- trying to get people up and off towards the safety of the gateway back. "Get up, go! Get out of here," she shouts, doing her best to pull the Cheese Snobs and their associated followers up, making sure they're steady, and sending them on their way. "Go! Quick!" bellows the doctor, coughing as a measure of smoke starts to pool in the now, still air.
Hearing Anakin call out for help, looking forward to see the suspended lamp. "You!" Jasmine bellows at Raxan, waving him over toward her. "Quick, make sure these Bothans can get back to the entrance of the wall, back into the City!"
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Already pale, the smell of burning fur does nothing to make Natalia less ill at ease. Her translucent gaze lifts to the falling tower then she turns her head toward Loro and turns as well, not running but trying to help direct the flow of traffic toward the city. "Go, keep moving!" she yells, pointing and ushering from where she stands.</FONT>
COMSYS: (all channels) From Corellia: Viceroy's Office, A syrupy, smooth male voice says, "This is Director L'hnnar, RDLA, to all Republic and RDLA personnel on Bothawui: execute reroute plan Tango Niner Delta Delta Seven. I am currently en route."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Maltorus chuckles lightly in the darkness. Something new strikes his senses and he sees the lights brighten. His smile turns to a frown and his deep voice booms over the din. "Get away from the City! The power generators are going to blow. Quickly, into the Jungle!"</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
With a shrill cry Albedo Raz'skol goes bounding through the flaming clearing, his paws above his head, all sign of poise lost--a terrified mammel fleeing through the jungle in fear, shrieking into the night.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Zilana Luce's hands wrap around the base of a tree, standing behind it in a thin attempt to shield herself. She continues to watch the mayhem, her gaze finally settling on the giant lamp which hangs in the balance -- and the people below. As Maltorus voice echos through the clearing she quickly searches out the source, poised for his next move.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Anakin grits his teeth, fingers and arms pulling with Obi-Wan as he tries to steady the light. "Someone turn it off!" He shouts, distracted by Valen's words and glancing over his shoulder, but not letting the light fall. 
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Draven exits the city, the Left hand of Bellamy making strong confident strides toward the chaos, hand resting on his hip, very close to his gunbelt, in a commanding tone he says "The city is no better off.." he breaks away from his statement and nods toward Mal "He is correct." Draven simple shakes his head at the lack of control "And for the sake of all, someone get control of this mess!"</FONT>
COMSYS: (single channel) Euphemia Bellamy says, "You look great on the holofeed, Draven!"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro in desperation draws a sniper rifle he carried for emergenicies and shoots the power cord to cut off the light.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMBAT: James Loro wields his SoroSuub MEKA Sniper Blaster.</FONT>
COMSYS: (single channel) A calm, smooth male voice says, "Of course I do."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (single channel) Draven says, "Of course I do."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Tilting her head as the sudden darkness gives away to even more abrupt light, brilliant light at that, Jana looks about with the illumination to get a better bearing on the situation. Flee from the burning jungle into the now over energized city? Or flee into the fires. Neither option seems to really be a positive. The sounds of voices screaming, multiple 'orders' flying around only makes her sigh softly and shake her head, muttering under breath. "Too many Hutts in the Cartel." Stopping, she attempts to guide a few Bothans that are moving past, offering soothing words despite the situation.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"How /helpful/ of you," Jasmine spits towards Draven, even as she tries to put out some of the smaller vine and grass fires-- moving as fast as she can with the sleeve of her shirt over her mouth and nose between words. "Perhaps instead of breathing more hot air on the fire, you might help??" the doctor suggests, helping yet another Bothan up and indicating in a direction down the trail towards the bigger tree in the valley below.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
There is a sudden flash and the lights go out--the electric lights, anyway, from the arc lamp, making the unnatural glow of the city even brighter. The flames leap up on every side, but the vast spotlight no longer sparks and flickers as it slowly groans toward the trees ...</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
As the light goes out, Anakin relaxes, letting the now deactivated spotlight crash into the trees without the risk of starting even bigger fires. He turns now, finding Jasmine in the light. "We need to get away from the city!" </FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Maltorus steps forward. "Get the citizens out. I will go see about the Generators." The dark clad man starts striding toward the city.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"What are you doing, Anakin!?" the man in the woods says indignantly. "Don't push it over on my side!!" He grips with his fingers, struggling to hold the lamp in the air, then lets it descend as his aid turns away. Pulling back his hood, he glances around at his surroundings and frowns.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The light fixture slams into the trees.
Far away, in the city, the lights grow brighter and distant screams ring out. There is a whine in the air ... as of generators straining toward some high pitch.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Obi-Wan Kenobi slips out of hiding.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): As Anakin yells that to Jasmine, Raxan is attemping to aid people as he shouts, "There are tons of people in that city! We can't just have everyone leave! We have to shut down the generators!"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): JUDGE: An enormous tree is torn loose and suddenly begins to topple. It lands in the forest with an enormous THUD! The fallen log forms a sort of bridge into the deep thickets.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro drops the rifle and resumes guiding bothans only now he's guiding them in the opposite direction, nods to Mal "Good luck! There's and landing field near here if we can use any of the ships to function we should be able to evacuate. I have the command of the Pioneer we should be able to load and treat the civilians there!"</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The elderly white-furred Cheese Snob who was the second to sample the cheese is the only Bothan who has quite kept his head amid the confusion.
He calls out in a deep voice, "Bothenn! Bothenn! Arva'lya!"
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Draven regards the doctor with a level gaze and nods, looking around a moment he spies a frightened Bothan who has huddled on the ground in terror. The man nudges the creature with his boot..
The Bothan looks up with fright and whimpers. "Up you go." says the man as he reaches down, trying to hoist the being up via an underarm hold, Draven /attempts/ to be gentle. Once the being is up Draven walks with it toward a safer spot then, making sure the being is balance he gestures into the woods "There is safety, or less danger anyway.. go." The man turns back to find others.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"Get as many people out as we can! There's no time --" Anakin is interrupted by the thud of the tree, noting the bridge it forms. "That's only the way out," he says, pointing and looking to Jasmine. 
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Maltorus turns as the log falls and something spurs in him. He pauses then suddenly he springs for the fallen log to move across it.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): There's no controling the crowd anyway and Natalia is somewhat jostled around as the orders to move one way then another fling out over the panicked people. Her eyes flick to Jasmine then Anakin and she exhales, trying to help turn the flailing tide of Bothans away without them trampling each other to death. Following Loro's lead she herds what few she can toward the bridge to the woods.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Lex Dianar strides back onto the streets from the wild beyond.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The tangled thickets form a very poor escape route, it seems. If one starts down that way--well, the ground instantly turns chaotic, broken. Safety does not lie that way, but up the Forest Trail, and that is where most of the Bothans, and Albedo Raz'skol, flee.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Frowning further, Obi-Wan looks to his left, at the log, and sighs. He raises his comlink.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"The good /Maker/," Jasmine mutters, staring at the hobo helping to hold up the lamp, tersely. Espying Natalia, the woman blinks. "Natalia, can you help me get this guy? Fractured leg," she says, attempting to make some sort of traction splint so the women can attempt to move the brown-furred Bothan without as much pain as it would be, without it...
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Zilana Luce's body shifts into motion, and she begins to move through the masses. As the log begins to fall, she shifts and heads over towards the tumbling mass. Her eyes dart about, alert for any other obstacles.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): "Can't we just destroy the generator? Get a ship to detonate the power plant... prevent the city from blowing?" Raxan asks Anakin, looking to his comlink.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Maltorus Valen goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Maltorus Valen arrives from Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Maltorus Valen has left.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): "Are there any engineers or those familiar with power stations?" Jana asks, letting her soft voice lift up a bit louder. "Or even anyone familiar at all with the layout of the city and the quickest way to get to the main power plant? I will escort them there."
</FONT>
Unchecked by Bothan security forces who run through the streets, rounding up offworlders as suspected terrorists, the surge continues, and the lights grow brighter yet.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Obi-Wan Kenobi activates his Comlink.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "Legionares of Aequitas, cohort three, this is General Kenobi. Proceed immediately to the main generators of the Bothan City and shut them down. I repeat, shut them down. May the Force be with you."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "Legionares of Aequitas, cohort three, this is General Kenobi. Proceed immediately to the main generators of the Bothan City and shut them down. I repeat, shut them down. May the Force be with you."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The forest provides a lot of hiding places normally and there is one that slips from the city and takes refuge from the chaos. Content for now to stay in the little shadows that are offered from the blazing lights of the city.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"What's going on around here?" says Lex tensely, brushing past undergrowth onto the forest trail. ".... Oh..." is all he says, blinking as his gaze lifts up to the commotion and uproar. "The world's going to hell." he mutters darkly.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Zilana Luce goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "Republic fleet, this is General Kenobi. Locate and target the main power generators. In one minute and twenty seconds, target them with turbolaser fire. I repeat, target and destroy them."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "Republic fleet, this is General Kenobi. Locate and target the main power generators. In one minute and twenty seconds, target them with turbolaser fire. I repeat, target and destroy them."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro continues struugling to help the bothans who have fallen and guiding them to the landing field.
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Effie Bellamy sits in the lobby, watching the holofeed with a narrow, fascinated look. She seems rooted to the spot.
COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "All non-military personnel who are incapable of escaping the city by ship should proceed out of the city and into the wilds. If you are unable, hole up in safe, durable locations away from the civic complex."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "All non-military personnel who are incapable of escaping the city by ship should proceed out of the city and into the wilds. If you are unable, hole up in safe, durable locations away from the civic complex."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Rax nods, adding, "Might want to warn the people in the power stations too... What caused this!?" he shouts to anyone that can hear him.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Kisaha Ontio strides back onto the streets from the wild beyond.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Draven looks around as the ground in the forest gives way, the man sighs loudly and goes for yet another fallen victim, guiding them up the trail this time, and mentioning to a few others "Move faster.. Theres a few shipsni the landing area clearing, take refuge by them if you can, look for the hauler there.. Its up to you folks to make it, show some determinstion."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Natalia's head snaps to hearing her name called and she pushes through the running Bothans as carefully as possible. She nods and then drops to her knees at Jasmine's side and rummages through her satchel drawing out some bandages, "If we can stabalize it at all.." then she works with the doctor, wrapping as they splint the fractured bones. "There..lets go.." she says, beginning to rise, helping the fallen one stand.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "General Kenobi, this is Trooper 47 of Aequitas 3. The power readings are spiking in the Civic Center!"
Jai enters the place with a worried look on his face, his gaze returning again and again to the holofeed. 
"Glad I ain't out there." He comments to the woman.
COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "Shut it down, Legionare. I repeat, shut it down. And then get out of there."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "Shut it down, Legionare. I repeat, shut it down. And then get out of there."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The white-furred Bothan cries out, "Wait! Wait!" in Basic. He steps forward, holding his paws up, and shouts out once more for attention. "WAIT!"
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro listens glances toward Raxan, "No clue but apparently the security forces are grabbing every non-bothan they can find as terrorism suspects so they at least believe they have been sabotaged.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): "This. Is unwise." Jana states quietly from where she is attempting to shuttle people to safety, brow furrowing at the chatter on her comlink.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Mal crosses the makeshift bridge and drops to the ground on the other side. There he stops. Once Zilana has joined him, he says, "I saw this place in my vision. The Dark One is leading us here. But why?"
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Anakin nods to Jasmine. "Catch up quickly!" he shouts, turning towards the log and hurrying -- pausing for a moment as he pauses to look at the white Bothan. 
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Effie smirks and nods. "There are backup generators in here," she says, "and the structure's blast-shielded. I think we're fairly safe, but ..." She grins. "Not entirely."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The target of his searching has been found and Chas slips from his hiding place and moves quickly through the brambles and to where Natalia is at. "You had me worried to death," he scolds her as he nods to Jasmine and fusses as he thinks a moment "It is better if I carry him," he tells them both.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Chas slips out of hiding.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "Legionare fourty-seven, this is Kenobi. Wait a moment."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "Legionare fourty-seven, this is Kenobi. Wait a moment."
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COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "General Kenobi, we're already in. Shall I hold?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Obi-Wan looks up at the white Bothan. "What is it?" he asks calmly.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Zilana Luce forces her way across the log as well, and comes to stop next to Maltorus. She glances behind her towards the explosions and then forward into the forest maze, "I am uncertain. I was told to locate keys..."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Looking at Raxan, Jasmine shrugs. "A surge caused the fire... whatever caused the surge, I've no idea... you should get up onto the log and start to go," she says, helping the Bothan with the busted leg up. "Up we go, onto the log," says the doctor, relief on her features at spotting Chas.
The white Bothan gets her attention, with his Basic, waiting for him to speak with a cough of her own.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "There's a Bothan who seems to know something. Hold for a moment more."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "There's a Bothan who seems to know something. Hold for a moment more."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Kisaha Ontio finds his way out of the city and the chaos that's taking place there. He is his usual island of calm amidst so much panic from the fleeing Bothans. The robed figure continues on his way and, unless interrupted, moves rather deliberately into the wilderness and the great tree. His arms are held slightly aloft, suspending his billowing sleeves from the forest floor.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The white-furred old Bothan holds up his paws for calm. "There is a shut-off switch! But it's ray-shielded with a dead man's timer!"
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Natalia blinks to see Chas and her gaze locks on him a moment then she nods absently, moving over carefully to let the man take charge of moving the injured Bothan. "To the log," she agrees, turning that direction.
</FONT>
Nodding his dreadlocked head, Jai asks. "What's causing this stuff..?" His hand waves at the feed. "Does anybody know?”
"Well look at the party," Effie says with a laugh, nodding at Jai. "There are Duros there ... there are Jedi ..." She laughs shortly. "Damned if I know. I'm just enjoying the show."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Kenobi nods his head towards the old Bothan. "Where is it?" he asks, striding forward. He raises his hand towards Kisaha, nodding to the taller sentient, before focusing on the old fellow again.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Maltorus closes his eyes and attempts to sense something more. But the strong emotions of the Bothans and the turmoil surrounding them clouds his vision. He reopens his eyes and he scans his surroundings. "Remember your vision? You said that you were told to seek the hard path. I was told to lead the enemy astray." He pauses and points toward the makeshift bridge. "That way looks to be the more difficult of the two passes through this portion of the jungle." He looks to her to see if she agrees.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"In the Civic Complex," the white-furred Bothan says. "But the security systems are Triple-Paranoid."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Jasmine listens, looking around. "If you're good with explosives, speak up! Hotwirers, bomb techs, shout out!" the doctor requests, as the hobo finds out the location.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"We had a Mon Calamari upgrade them 34 years ago," the white-furred Bothan adds grimly.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "Legionare forty-seven, there's a shut-off switch with a ray shield. It has a dead man's timer and is in the civic complex. Can you see it?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "Legionare forty-seven, there's a shut-off switch with a ray shield. It has a dead man's timer and is in the civic complex. Can you see it?"
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The bald pilot's eyes continue to wander over the chaotic area, before finding familiar figures. He makes a dash to Anakin and Jasmine. "What's going on here, Skywalker, Jasmine? I just woke up, and the whole city's crazy.. Well. More crazy than before." he asks, baffled at the apparent disorder and pandonium. 
 
"I'm... familiar at tech-things." he answers slowly, unsure of the purpose of the question.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "I'm getting shielding readings from the Security Office complex. We've secured the area, and the Bothans have fled. Shall I enter?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro looks around "Does anyone know what's on the other side of the log because I don't."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
With a struggle Chas nearly picks up the Bothan, but the broken leg and his size only allows him to take most of his weight. He quickly, as quickly as one can, begins moving the fellow in the indicated direction. "You two," he tells Natalia and Jasmine "Lead the way." But as Jana calls out he looks to her "I know bombs," he tells her as he continues to help the Bothan.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "It's triple-protected. Let me see if I can obtain the codes. If you think you can spike it, tell me."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "It's triple-protected. Let me see if I can obtain the codes. If you think you can spike it, tell me."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
King Ontio acknowledges Kenobi's gesture, but also seems to recognize that the Knight is a bit preoccupied. He continues to move forward and past certain individuals, stating to Anakin as he does, "Come along, Master Skywalker. You and I have things to do before anything should happen to the forest." The situation in the city seems to concern him not a bit beyond the potential impact it might have on the wilds, and for once, he does act with a bit of haste.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"Would you be willing to take someone to the City if there's no one there who can help disable it?" Jasmine asks the Bothan, wiping soot off her face. "Lex! Good..."
Jasmine waits, to see if either someone in the City can set about disabling that switch-- or if the Bothan might take Lex there.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "We can blast it open, sir. The door looks like common plasteel."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Kenobi nods towards those who speak with the Bothan. "Can you tell me its codes?" he wonders. He glances up towards Kisaha and Anakin, then sighs slightly.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Zilana Luce looks between the two paths, her hand lifting to indicate the makeshift path, "This is definitely the crossroads. Surely when the Jedi lead that ragtag group this way they will head down into the ford."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Anakin's gaze narrows on Ontio and he nods slowly, glancing at Lex. "I have to go. You'll be safe with Jasmine ... everything is chaotic right now." He looks to Jasmine for a moment, communicating silently, and then turns towards the log, jumping onto it and into the maze. 
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The white-furred Bothan looks somber. "I would consider it my duty!" he says when Jasmine speaks. "Bothenn arva'lya!" To Obi-Wan, he gives a helpless look. "I do recall the override codes from 32 years ago. I am retired, young human."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Kisaha Ontio goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): HAZARD: Jasmine tumbles through deadfall! Thanks to Jasmine's survival skills, the hazard only mildly wounds her.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
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Euphemia's eyes glitter with a malicious charm as she looks at Jai. "Pretty exciting, isn't it?" she says, pushing a button and windowing the screen into four. "The Bothan HoloCams have gone crazy and they're streaming all over."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Draven is drawn in by the conversation of disabling generators and switches, watching the discussion unfold, he puts his comm to his lips and speaks a few quick words.
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COMSYS: (single channel) A calm, smooth male voice says, "Are you safe and secure? I imagine you are waching and hearing what is transpiring..?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (single channel) Draven says, " Are you safe and secure? I imagine you are waching and hearing what is transpiring..?"
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"What.. what does technician skills have to do with anything?" asks Lex, still assessing the situation.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Maltorus turns to her and smiles. He then sees others working their way across the tree trunk. As they draw near he yells out. "I have found a path for the Bothans to take that seems safe and should lead them safely away from the city." He points toward the River.
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "Blow the door. Assess the situation. If you can't reach the switch.. blow the generators. Be aware that several civilians are on their way to assist."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "Blow the door. Assess the situation. If you can't reach the switch.. blow the generators. Be aware that several civilians are on their way to assist."
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COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "Yes sir. <sounds of blaster fire>"
There is a momentary flicker in the eery brightness. There is also a plume of green flame from the city.
"Exciting... It'll only be exciting if I see one of them jedi trip and fall head long over a cliff." Jai replies.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"I dont' have any bombs, but if we can get them I can set them," Chas all but yells as he continues to help the Bothan.
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You say, "Maybe they will ..."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Raxan looks to Obi-Wan. "I'm Lieutenant, Republic Navy. I'm ready to help where I can... I'm not much of a tech, but I can help where I can."
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"I hope so." Jai mutters.
COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "Lord L'hnnar, I have ordered several men of Aequitas to shut down the main power generators inside the city. It's all chaos, Viceroy. Send in disaster relief teams and prepare for tragedy."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "Lord L'hnnar, I have ordered several men of Aequitas to shut down the main power generators inside the city. It's all chaos, Viceroy. Send in disaster relief teams and prepare for tragedy."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMBAT: James Loro puts away his SoroSuub MEKA Sniper Blaster.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro drops his SoroSuub MEKA Sniper Blaster.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
King Ontio crosses the fallen log with Anakin just behind. His domed eyes fix briefly upon Maltorus, but he proceeds wordlessly past. "It should be this way," states the austere figure to his Jedi companion, gesturing toward the easy descent. "Would you care to take the point? I think Master Kenobi would be terrible nervous if I were to have control of the situation entirely."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Kenobi looks at Raxan and nods. "Go to the spaceport and get airborn, Lieutenant. If you can't stand running from a fight, help the wounded." He sighs. "Farewell." He moves deeper into the forest.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Anakin leaps over the log and lands deftly on his feet, finding himself in a veritable den of wolves. His eyes settle on Kisaha and he smiles a ferocious little smile, ready for anything. "If you want to radio back to the clearing that there's a safe path, do so, but it seems like most of them have already headed down to the forest trails." He glances at Kisaha, frowning slightly. "I feel a pull towards the bridge ... the most difficult path is most often the best." 
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COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "This is Kenobi, I need to focus on something else. Legionare forty-seven, report to the Viceroy. May the Force be with us."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "This is Kenobi, I need to focus on something else. Legionare forty-seven, report to the Viceroy. May the Force be with us."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"No no, if it's a deadman's switch, it's a matter of disarming it..." she says, eyes widening as the man condones what's technically considered to be terrorism.
"We should go. Either over the log, down the forest trail, or back into the City. Whoever's going into the City, I'll go with. But we should probably get to going, and now..."
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COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "<static ... silence>"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
The white-furred Bothan begins to move toward the city, the flames glowing in his dark, determined eyes.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Zilana Luce is standing near Maltorus as well, and she watches the two come across the bridge towards them. One of her hands settles on her hip, and she waits for the other man to take some sort of action.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): James Loro begins routing civilians to the log, hoping that this is a good idea.
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Jai points at the screen, before the image chances. "Whose the albino?"
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"Wait, wait for us," Jasmine asks of the Bothan, making sure the wounded are all tended to and with guides-- going either over the log or towards the forest trail.
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"Who?" Effie says, frowning. "Who are you talking about? The Bothan with white fur? He's probably just ... old."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Natalia nods to Chas, following along behind him and the wounded Bothan, "I'm right behind you..they may need medical aid over there too.." She turns to Jasmine, "I'm going over the log.. we'll see to those.."
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"There is no time for delay," the white-furred Bothan says with studied dignity.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
"Stay safe, Natalia, Chas, everyone," Jasmine replies, following after the white-furred Bothan quickly, with Lex.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Shrugging his shoulders, clueless, Lex follows after Jasmine.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
"You seem to forget that we of the Sith follow the Dark Side, and so too did those who built this shrine," notes Ontio. "The most direct path, the path of least resistance. Keep in mind what I recently told you about opening your mind."
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Jai squints at the screen, then shrugs. "Maybe, I can't tell age with most aliens."
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): 
Chas looks at Natalia and shrugs as the wounded Bothan is helped to safety "Guess they don't need a lockpick nor a skilled explosives person." 
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
"What's wrong with splitting up?" Anakin asks mildly, though his eyes flash. "Fine, we do it your way, Ontio. But we do it my way next time." His hand strays to his lightsaber as he walks past, towards the easy path without a word. 
</FONT>
"Is there no way to make this stop on a single feed?" Jai asks suddenly.
<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Natalia goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
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<FONT COLOR=#0000FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails): Chas goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
Maltorus eyes Anakin with mild disdain and then looks to the other refugees starting to move across the massive log. "Quickly everyone, down the river. There will be no danger from the jungle and it will lead you away from the danger of the power generators.
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"I don't know!" Effie says, frowning, her eyes narrowing a little. "I'll try!" she says. She pushes buttons.
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"It worked?" Jai asks.
Draven returns from his assignment, a smirk on his face.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Zilana Luce remains silent still as she watches the people stream across the log now, and takes a few steps back from the refugees. She idly comments to Maltorus, "It looks relatively safe. I don't think that bridge can hold any weight."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Kisaha Ontio follows after Anakin, calmly resolute in his choice of path. "I applaud your willingness to negotiate," he states, "in light of Kenobi's reticence. Another quality which shall help you to surpass him, I should dare say."
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Kisaha Ontio goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.
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Euphemia Bellamy's eyes widen as the Duros mocks the Jedi, and she claps her hands together. "Why, that's delightful," she says. It is good to see the Jedi mocked sometimes.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Gliding amongst the flow of furred bothans, a hooded, white robed figure passes along through the dark grasses that are illuminated by flame. The steps seem to be rather direct as it passes in and out of the foilage.
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Jai points after the people who left. "Can we follow them?"
Draven says, "Mocking Jedi are we? What fun!""
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Maltorus remains near the end of the log, acting like a traffic cop, pointing those coming along toward the river. He glances to the leaving King and Jedi before tossing a sideward look to Zilana.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Anakin pulls up, falling silent as his eyes settle on the huge pink furry thing, eyes narrowinnslightly. "Like you said before," he murmurs to Ontio, "what is protected is most likely to be our goal ... is it not? "
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Chas eases the wounded Bothan along. He looks back to the city before proceeding.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Chas goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Natalia picks her way over the log and exhales some the further away the fiery forest and city become. "River.." she repeats, letting a few Bothan pass her by, waiting for Chas and his wounded Bothan baggage. She pauses and nods to Maltorus then keeps moving.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Something leaps suddenly off the log and into the forest, moving like a wild animal. The vague form of a human continues on towards the Muddy Ford.
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Euphemia chuckles slightly, pointing at the feed. "They've gone into some kind of ... forested maze," she says. "Everything goes pretty crazy out there."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Natalia goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): 
Mal suddenly moves toward the bridge while there is a break and no one will see him.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Maltorus Valen goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Ontio continues up the river, not even paying any mind to the monstaba. "When guarded by turrets," acknowledges the king, inclining his head slightly. "That, on the other hand, is a mindless beast. It most likely protects a lair, nothing more."
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
There is a vast beast slumbering nearby, blocking all forward movement. It yawns and wheezes in its sleep.
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Jai briefly eyes the newly arrived human, nodding, before returning his attention to the screen.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Zilana Luce goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): JUDGE: There is a sudden cracking sound as the old rickety wooden bridge onto the ledge drifts free and falls into the river.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
The Jedi Knight frowns, glancing back at Ontio.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Still taking no precautions, Chas pulls forth his weapon, leaving the Bothan to lean on a tree as he does. "Better safe than sorry," he mutters.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMBAT: Chas wields his Masterwork SoroSuub HK3/a Rifle.
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Draven raises a brow "See, I had a feeling that going into those woods would get them lost.." He eyes Euphemia with a grin "Did you send me into the woods to get lost?"
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): A bird chirps--and is suddenly silent.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): COMBAT: Zilana Luce puts away her SoroSuub CRD Blaster Pistol.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
The Jedi Knight frowns, glancing back at Ontio. "It may not be as mindless as you think. Perhaps it protects because it has something /to/ protect. No need to underestimate it." He pauses, shrugging. "But it can't hurt to head into the clearing. We can always come back." He begins to walk towards the clearing. 
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<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): COMBAT: Zilana Luce takes off her Blue Visored Blast-Helm.</FONT>
Effie shakes her head, staring into the holoscreen with a grin on her face. She holds up her comlink. "Too bad none of these fools are talking to me."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): 
Maltorus crosses the bridge carefully and slowly. He moves to the end and looks around him to see what he can see. As he does this though, he reaches to his waist and draws out a black ornate sword that glows slightly as he touches it.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): COMBAT: Maltorus Valen ignites his red lightsaber.</FONT>
Draven nods "A pity.."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): No one could miss the gigantic mass of pink and Natalia slows her steps as her eyes land on it. Her head tilts and she blinks then glances to a few others and finally to Chas and his rifle, "Somehow this does not bode well.." she murmurs, then nods toward the clearing, moving to push a shoulder up beneath the arm of the wounded Bothan.</FONT>
Effie grins a little. "Should I pay Maltorus a comlink call? Would that be a good idea, or a bad one?"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Amongst the streams of moving Bothans, the clothed individual moves with them, gliding along and weaving through the horde.</FONT>
Draven shrugs "I suppose that depends on how he will behave."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
"You are still thinking like a Jedi," retorts Kisaha, lifting a staying hand toward Anakin. "The Jedi teach you to always embrace the past of greatest resistance. Always swim against the tide, always struggle for every gain." He spreads his hands indicatively as he walks along the river, following its course. "We of the Dark Side embrace a more direct course. Rather than doing battle with this beast, we shall simply move past it. The Force has given us an opportunity, and it is meant to be seized."
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<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Zilana Luce comes across the bridge behind Maltorus, and as her first foot settles down on the solid ground the bridge seems to give way behind her. The loud crack causes a final push of her weight against its rickety surface, and she goes rolling onto the rock ground.
The woman's hands settle on the surface below, and she pushes her body back up again. Looking down into the recess she pauses, hands lifting to adjust her hair, and exhales sharply at the doom narrowly escaped.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas motions to Natalia to help the wounded Bothan "Take him, I will provide a guard." and with that Chas slips into the underbrush to conceal himself.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Anakin smirks, a half-smile floating across his face. "So the Sith are masters of laziness?" The Knight retorts. "Working harder often leads to better results." He pauses for a moment, his eyes closing and the smile disappearing from his face. His eyes open, a sigh escaping him. "I've got a bad feeling about this," he murmurs to himself, setting off towards the open clearing -- giving the pink monster a wide, wide berth. 
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Natalia goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): JUDGE: Natalia takes a bad step and sinks waist-deep in a tarpit!
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Effie's eyes widen with fiendish amusement. "Oh! Two trapped on a ledge," she says sweetly, "and one in a tar pit. It beggars the imagination!"
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): 
Maltorus looks at the boulder and smiles maliciously. He moves to it and pushes it with all his might.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): JUDGE: The boulder begins to roll downhill.
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Draven looks on, wide-eyed "Glad I came back, I guess."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): From the tarpit, COMSYS: Natalia says, "Don't..it's tar..a tarpit!"
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMSYS: (single channel) Anakin Skywalker says, "The clearing is a tarpit?"
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Zilana Luce drifts over towards the rock, still glancing back towards the clearing. She freezes as she hears something through her comsys, "A tarpit? I had a vision of a tar pit..."
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Effie's eyes gleam brightly and she takes out her communicator.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): From the tarpit, COMSYS: (single channel) Natalia says, “Yes..tarpit..up to my waist.."
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COMSYS: Euphemia Bellamy says, "Are you going to drop a <I>boulder</I> on that woman?"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMSYS: Chas says, "Natalia, do you need help, can you get out and back here?"
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"Blast!" says Effie. "Blast! I can't get through."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): From the tarpit, COMSYS: (single channel) Natalia says, "Im sinking"</FONT>
Draven says, "His comm off?"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
King Ontio doesn't appear terribly offended by Anakin's mocking jest. Then again, going by his face alone, he doesn't appear to feel much of anything. "Working harder often leads to failure," he explains. "Some of your Jedi will spend their entire lives working to master a single technique of the Force. They will dedicate themselves in the traditional way; meditation, introspection, study. Meanwhile, a follower of the Dark Side will take the more direct path." He steps over a rock before continuing. "Seek out the knowledge, study it, and be done. Bend the Force to your will, rather than bending to it."
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"It's on," Euphemia Bellamy says with a bite on her lip, "but there's interference!"
Draven nods, his gaze never leaving the screen.
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Slipping from the little cover that there is, Chas makes his way back to the river from watching the Monstaba. He glances at Anakin "We have to help her," he says.
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<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Chas slips out of hiding.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
"Are you still planning to take the easiest path now that we know it's a tar pit?" Anakin murmurs to Ontio. He nods to Chas. "She needs to answer ... what's the situation?" 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Kisaha pauses, turning to face Anakin. His reply to the question is simple. "Would you rather face a tar pit," he asks, "or that?" The robed monarch's left hand strays, gesturing toward the monstaba. A bit of emphasis upon the teeth and claws, naturally.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
A bit frantic "She says she is sinking..." he answers. His eyes go between the Jedi and Ontio "You two, you use the force and save Natalia then. Stop the arguing and do something with it."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): From the tarpit, COMSYS: (single channel) Natalia says, "I love you..I'm sorry..so sorry."
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"All the elements of human drama," Effie says in wonder. "I feel so sorry for her."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas cries out "She is going down save her," he all but yells as he hears the comsys.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
"The monstaba," Anakin says with a half-smile, growing serious and nodding to Chas. "Come on, Ontio. Your easiest path it is." He breaks into a cautious run, heading into the clearing. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Kisaha Ontio goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Walking out from amongst the Bothans, the robed figure that had been blending strides towards where Chas is and casts a glance that way, revealing a human female under the hood before moving towards the clearing.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Anakin Skywalker tries to press on but cannot get through the thickets!
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Draven nods, "Just like a holo-soap, almost brings a tear to my eye."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas, a very worried expression keeps his rifle trained on the Monstaba as he protects the Bothans that have gathered at the river's edge. Furtive glances to the area where he last saw Natalia head only serves to increase his worry.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Jana slips out of hiding.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): JUDGE: A huge boulder comes roaring down from the upper forest! Oh no! It's going to crush you!
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): 
The boulder is unmoved at first, then it slowly edges over and finally goes crashing down into the valley below. Maltorus looks around to see if the movement of this rock has revealed any way down for them.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
Anakin sees the tarpit and runs towards it, intent on rescuing Natalia -- only to hear a snap of several branches. He digs his heel into the ground, unable to avoid it as the boulder strikes his leg and knocks him to the ground. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
King Ontio follows calmly after Anakin. When the Jedi tumbles in his attempt to avoid the falling boulder, the monarch even goes so far as to offer him a hand in standing up. "What we seek is very near," explains the Dark Lord, "but I can assure you that it does not rest in there." He nods toward the tar pit.
</FONT>
Effie's eyes are glued to the feed, and she stares at it in rapt fascination. "This is stupendous! Watch them go! I wonder who will win!" she cries, biting her nails.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Through the forest, you can discern a gleam of metal.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
On the ground, Anakin sees something dark and shiny metal in the grass. Instinctively he reaches out, picking it up and tucking it into his robe, then accepting the Duros's hand and standing. "The boulder left a path," he pants, pointing. "What about Natalia? ... Jana?" He sees the Master for the first time, glancing back to the tarpit. "Quickly ...!" </FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Zilana Luce approaches the rock, though stays quite clear of it as it begins to tumble down. Her eyes search the recess behind it briefly before following its course down. A thin smile tugs at the edge of her lips, "It would be quite the pity of General Kenobi were struck by a wayward boulder."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Anakin Skywalker picks up a Black Sith Key.</FONT>
Draven smirks "I win, I opted to come back to the city and not trapse through the brush.. all buggy and.. boulderific."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): "Perhaps not." The strong female voice of a woman is heard as the white, dirty, robed woman walks down the path after the pair. "But perhaps what he seeks is." Jana walks along, casting a glance towards the pair as she heads towards the Tar Pits and moves in order to attempt to retrieve the woman who has fallen in.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): JUDGE: Jana tries to rescue Natalia from the Miserable Tarpit, but alas! No good! She falls into the tarpit!
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Jai casts a side glance at the woman beside him. "All sorts.."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): 
The smile is returned. "Yes, quite tragic actually." Still, the man searches.
</FONT>
Euphemia is grinning broadly now as she sees Jana fall into the tarpit, she claps her hands gleefully together. "How wonderful!"
Draven on the otherhand seems mildly distressed "That is going to make sis angry.."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas quiets one of the injured Bothan that cries out in pain. As if the noise might waken the sleeping Monstaba. Forget the yelling he did earlier. He motions to a Bothan "Aid him as best you can, but keep him quiet for now." Again he looks to the open Clearing, not able to see anything. So he looks back at the Monstaba.
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<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): From the tarpit, Approaching the Tarpit, Jana reaches the edge and realizes that Natalia is too far in. "Why hello." Jana offers towards her with a smile and then jumps into the tar as near her as she can, slipping an arm quickly about the woman and stretching an arm towards the nearest tree with a grimace. "I will attempt to keep us both above the tar.. and if I fail, at least we do not face death alone."</FONT>
COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, young male voice says, "We need a rope down here in the clearing!"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): COMSYS: (all channels) Anakin Skywalker says, "We need a rope down here in the clearing!"</FONT>
Draven says, "Or not... she seems at home in the muck.""
COMSYS: (all channels) A male voice says, "This is Chas, I can see what I can come up with and bring you what I can find."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMSYS: (all channels) Chas says, "This is Chas, I can see what I can come up with and bring you what I can find."</FONT>
Euphemia darts a worried look at Draven. "'Sis'? She hates me, you know."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Zilana Luce looks up from the tumbling path of the boulder, and across the forest canopy. Her eyes squint, and her focus reaches out towards an object, "Over there... Do you see it? There's something in the distance."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Zilana Luce picks up a Red Sith Key.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): From the tarpit, Natalia blinks up at Jana and then again as the girl jumps into the tar on purpose. She stares at her and shakes her head, "You..didn't have to do that..I mean..thank you but..it just gets worse the more you try to move.."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
A quick search turns up no rope but he does get some hefty vines. He tells one of the Bothans "Watch that thing there," he points to the monstaba "and if he stirs you yell out, I will be right back."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Chas goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.
</FONT>
Sho'lar Vreeth moves into the Spike Hotel, eyes looking around. He's already done with his cheese, now, he's seeing what else is going on. Spotting some of the people inside, The Bothan ponders his words before speaking. "Interesting..." He calls out. "A meeting of the minds, is it?
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
Anakin's lightsaber leaps to life in his hand, swung deftly towards a branch and lopping it off the tree. The blade disappearing into the hilt once more, he hurries towards the edge of the pit with branch in hand, offering the end to Jana. "Pull!" he says, tugging on it against the pull of the tar. 
</FONT>
Draven nods, "She hates me too, for obvious reasons.. you are after all my closest friend.."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): JUDGE: Anakin Skywalker tries to rescue Jana and Natalia from the Miserable Tarpit, and manages to pull the poor occupants out of the bog. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
Chas enters the area and he has no rope but does have some lengths of vine "This is the best I can come up with," he tells then as he looks around.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Jana nods her head, "So I have noticed." She says, still smiling. "And it is quite alright, I did not have other plans. Besides, it gives us a chance to meet." Still smiling despite the tar, the outstretched arm of Jana facing upwards grasping at something while waiting for rescuing. "So... come here often?"
</FONT>
Euphemia, seeing Sho'lar, crooks her finger. "Come and see this holofeed, my dear."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
Anakin's lightsaber leaps to life in his hand, swung deftly towards a branch and lopping it off the tree. The blade disappearing into the hilt once more, he hurries towards the edge of the pit with branch in hand, offering the end to Jana. "Pull!" he says, tugging on it against the pull of the tar. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): 
Maltorus looks at the key for a moment then notices that the Boulder being moved has opened up a path. He holds out his sword and moves carefully along.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
"Well done, Master Skywalker." King Ontio sounds about as thrilled as he ever does, which isn't saying much. He begins to step around the tar pit, cautious to follow its boundaries and not fall in. "I can feel it now. We are very close ..." With a gesture of his hand, several thick branches push aside of their own accord, revealing a path.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Maltorus Valen goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Lethal Ledge): Zilana Luce goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel.</FONT>
Finding a nearby seat, Jai slumps into it, dreadlocked head rolling back so that he can watch the feed with minimal effort. 
Every now and then he makes some comment to himself, muttered under his breath.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Natalia slips free of the tar with Jana, the black sludge giving them up with a begruding *SLURP*. Natalia lands on the ground with a sort of wobble and her eyes flick to Chas, the black stuff vivid against her fair complexion, clinging to it mercilessly. Her nose wrinkles and she curls her head back, as if she could escape the smell, backing up a step from the edge as she does.</FONT>
Effie's hands ball into fists as Zilana Luce and Maltorus Valen disappear. "No! The camera can't see!" she says, pushing buttons to try to correct it. But it won't follow them any further. "There aren't any channels streaming from out there!"
Draven grins at Sho'lar and waves "Your newly acquired establishement seems to be the safest place on the planet."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
"There's a path open," Anakin agrees, not yet mentioning the little object he slipped into his robes. He wipes sweat from his brow, tossing the branch aside. "You can thank me later," he mutters to Jana and Natalia, smiling slightly and then turning. "Let's go, Ontio. Business to conduct..." He sets down the path without a word. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Kisaha Ontio goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Grasping ahold of the branch held out, Jana pulls while holding on to Natalia and gets free. Landing on the edge, she rises and shakes her head a bit, the tar in her hair and on her robes leading to grasses clinging. "Well. That was certainly more adventure than I would have liked."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
Something jumps forward, moving swiftly in the forest.
</FONT>
"There's no more feed to be had?" Jai enquires.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
Chas goes to both Jana and Natalia, relief evident on his face as he looks from one to the other. The vines he has are tossed aside, a hand gently wipes some of the gunk from Natalia's forehead. With a motion to the path "Seems Anakin and Ontio have gone down that path there..."
</FONT>
"Not after this point!" Effie says, grinding her teeth.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Natalia turns to Jana, "THank you.. those words seem so small in comparison to what you did.. thank you.." she says again. She exhales a bit and looks up at Chas, smiling softly then she glances to the path, "Well..they were conducting some sort of business..I don't think we should intrude.."
</FONT>
Jai waves a gloved hand at the screen. "Can't you force the cameras to go inside... or something?"
"I can't make them go anywhere," Effie says irritably. "What do you think I am, some kind of slicer? Mister Vreeth," she says, "I wonder if you'd call in some favors and make the hovercams move? Surely you know some people!"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Jana smiles softly towards Natalia, "I do what I can. We should get together for tea whenever we get off this world and get cleaned up, yes?" She nods then towards Chas in greeting and holds up a hand, "I am sure whatever those two are doing it would be best to allow them.. space. Besides, there are a large legion of refuges who could most likely use our assistance, be it what it is."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): 
Chas motions with his head back to the Ford "And something tells me not to trust that think out there, shall we go?" He steps aside letting them get completely out of the tar and then he will lead the way back.
</FONT>
"You're the one with the remote." Jai snaps. "I can't see if it has a 'move-camera' button on that thing or not."
Euphemia Bellamy throws the remote at Jai irritably. "Here you go!"
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Natalia holds her gaze on the path for a long moment then blinks from her thoughts, or lack thereof and nods to Chas and Jana, "Right...we should be helping the refugees..the wounded.." she repeats, a bit absently.</FONT>
The dreadlocked man barely manages to catch it. It's a wonder he does, caught off guard. Turning the remote over, he eyes the buttons, then shrugs. "Huh."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Revealed to your eyes, with the accretion of millenia of forest vines partly torn away, this is a strange horseshoe-shaped wreck of black metal supported with strange black struts. All the transparisteel canopy is long-since gone, baring the bones of a decayed spaceship. Every inch of interior space is covered in arcane symbols and letters, and an unusual metal box sits at a jaunty angle in one end of the wreckage. There are two recessed spots in the floor where ... something ... should go.
There is a gaping hole in the back of the ship, and a quick-flowing stream behind it, covered in mist and spray. One could push through the hole and disappear into the mist ... but there's no way back.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Items you can +get: Armor Plating <2x> - Kuat Hull Plates <2x>
Players: Things:
Anakin Skywalker [armed] Bothan HoverCam 2 
Maltorus Valen [armed] Sith Container [structure] 
Kisaha Ontio 
Zilana Luce </FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Obvious exits:
[Treacherous Ledge] towards Muddy Ford. 
[Dense Foliage] towards Open Clearing. 
[Hole Out] 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Anakin Skywalker drops his Black Sith Key.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Jana nods and smiles, "It will be alright. Was it Natalia?" She says still warmly, "I thought I had heard someone call you that. Tell me Natalia, ever have any bizarre dreams?" Jana asks it while beginning to walk along behind Chas back to the refuges.
</FONT>
"What did you do?!" Effie demands, glued to the screen again, eyes wide.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
"I am not here to fight you, Skywalker. I used my weapons for light in the darkness." Valen does not, however, lower his weapon for now. "Let us explore this ancient place together." As the key is dropped, Mal glances to Zilana. "Move away from the box and lower your weapon. I will do the same and we shall seek out this mystery together."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Chas goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
"Wouldn't you like to know." Jai replies, all smug, though he has no idea how it happened either. He puts the remote one side and resumes his watching.
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Jana goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Natalia goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
Draven says, "Interesting..."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas once again goes to the Bothan he left on guard, taps the fellow on the shoulder and takes his place by the log to guard against the monstaba. His rifle aimed at the creature.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Zilana Luce moves forward to the other slot opposite Anakin, and reaches into a small pouch at her side. Her fingers close around the hilt of a dagger, and she draws the red blade forth from its concealment. Her voice is firm yet questioning, "Cooperation, then?"</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Zilana Luce drops her Red Sith Key.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
"Maybe I'm here to fight you," Anakin says, his eyes narrowed. "You do not have the same luxury as Ontio has, of not being a criminal. We have unfinished business to discuss, Valen." The blade lifts away from Zilana and the box as she places the key, and he only nods. "Cooperation," he says finally, turning to the box. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): JUDGE: There is a glowing flash of light and the Sith Container snaps open.
</FONT>
Draven says, "I feel as if a battle is coming... once those two are out of danger.."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Natalia blinks a little and nods at Jana, "Yes, I'm Natalia Thorne.." she murmurs, then it is as if an entire lifetime catches up with her at once and her lips perse for a moment, a disbelieving gaze falling to the girl. She looks to Chas for a moment then nods her head just slightly, "Well..not dreams so much.." then she goes quiet and looks at the beast, "It's quiet..do you really think we want to stir it up.." she says nervously.
</FONT>
Richard Tan chances the revolving door of the Hotel and rumors of garish interiors.
Euphemia steeples her fingers. Her eyes are glued still, and she watches rapt, grinning. She glances at Jai once, then smirks and looks back to the screen. "I hope they attack the beast," she says, pointing at one of the feeds. "It'll be exciting, if pointless ... poor thing."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Maltorus lowers his blade but keeps it in hand. "It seems fair that the Sith should receive the Sith related items and then you may see to the rest."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): "It would be best to let it rest for now." Jana concurs and moves towards a fallen log, motioning for Natalia to follow. "Come sit, you should take a moment to rest after the Tar." The red headed woman tilts her head at Natalia then laughs softly, "You look surprised I would ask you about the dreams?"
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anakin smiles viciously. "It seems fair that I cut your head off where you stand. Every object in there is going to be Sith related, you fool. You think I can let you take them all?" 
</FONT>
"Sith are real?" Jai says out loud to no one in particular.
Draven says, "Yeah...uhh, but do you know what that word means?""
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas keeps a concerned eye on Natalia between keeping an eye on the creature. He settles in at the fallen tree trunk, the rifle propped up on it. Clearly a waiting position, one that he has done lots of times before.</FONT>
Draven shrugs.
"Something to do with bugs," Effie says with a faint smile, though she knows better.
Draven nods, a smirk.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Valen narrows his eyes at the Jedi. "Try it, coward. There are two lightsabers in there. Take them. I care only about the statue and the crystals. Perhaps we can split the data crystals."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
In the wake of the burst of light, King Ontio advances forward, his eyes fixing downward upon the contents of the box. After surveying each item in turn, his attention favors Anakin. "Forgive me," says the Duros, "but I am afraid that I cannot leave without at least one of these pieces in particular. Be reasonable, Master Skywalker. It isn't every day that the Sith are able to recover a piece of their history, whereas the Jedi have entire archives."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Zilana Luce's body seems to tingle as she seems to feel Anakin near hear, a dark smile forming on her face as she looks into the container. Her voice cooly inquires, "You can't possibly want everything, Skywalker?"</FONT>
"Really? Huh" Jai makes a little face. "The boogeymen from the stories are named after a bug..."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Pale blue eyes linger on Chas then when he settles Natalia turns her gaze back to Jana and smiles, "Yes..rest.." she repeats and sits down too. "It's just been a harrowing evening.. I come from.." and she glances to Chas briefly then picks at a bit of tar on her hand, "Alderaan.. my family died there when it was overrun by the Imperium.. sometimes I see it..I worked rescue..I'm a paramedic." She glances up at Chas apologetically, 'That's why I ran off..I saw it..it made me sick.." she says quietly.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anakin smirks. "I fully intend to, once we sort this issue out. I don't want the lightsabers." He glances at Zilana, then looks into the box. "I am willing to negotiate. I want the statuette, one of the jewels, and a data crystal. You can have the other crystal, the other jewel, and the lightsabers." </FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Maltorus raises his blade again, but does not advance. Instead he waits. Who or what he waits for is unclear.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas gives Natalia a worried glance as she retells the story to Jana. He offers her a smile of encouragement, a single nod, and goes back to watching the monstaba.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
"No," Ontio interjects, shaking his head. "The statuette is not open for negotiation, Master Skywalker. You may have all else that you requested, but not that."
</FONT>
Effie looks irritated. "Aren't they going to fight?" she says, before something in another split-screen catches her attention and she hisses angrily. "It was the Brood that raped Alderaan," she says sharply. "We conducted ourselves like gentlebeings."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): "War is never ... a good thing, it is ugly, nasty. It brings out the worst of many people... and sometimes it shows us our best." Jana states softly as she sits there. "I fought in the war but that was many years ago... Battled against the Clones and the Black and in the end? Loss of life, pain, suffering... and nothing resolved. I wish I could tell you I understood your pain Natalia, but I don't." The red headed woman is quite for awhile before asking softly, "Does your pain, does the hurt? It makes you hate doesn't it."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anakin smiles curiously. "And what's so important about this statuette, Ontio?" The tip of the blue blade shimmers, suddenly veering perilously close to the opened box and the statuette. </FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Zilana Luce's hand lifts slightly, the force poised and focused within her, near the box. Her shift focus between the statuette and the red crystal. A slight hiss escapes her lips as she squeezes her eyes shut, something clearly distracting her.</FONT>
Jai leans forward eyeing one of the feeds. "They oughta jus' cut that murderin' scums head off and take whatever is in there."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Natalia smiles softly at Chas then looks to Jana and her brows furrow. "There was no reason for it other than greed.. for power..for credits.." and one hand clenches up a little. "Babies.. old people.. families.. innocents.." She closes her eyes as she speaks then lifts her shoulders, "Makes me wish I could repay the kindnes," she says with a smirk.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anger begins to swell in the Dark haired Sith. "You are a fool. That statuette is a priceless relic. A piece of Sith heritage. You would destroy it for your own selfish pride? We have already offered you a valuable data crystal that may reveal valuable Sith secrets and teachings. Would you utterly rob us of our right to know our history?"
</FONT>
Effie leans forward, nodding rapidly in her agreement. "Yes, yes," she says, "it seems very unfair for him to do this ... but ..." She frowns. "But he did kill my uncle, and for that I am thankful."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
"Yes," Anakin says simply, a goading little smile flashing across his lips as the lightsaber veers closer...
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas looks back over his shoulder to the pair of humans in the midst of the Bothans. "She saved my life there, on Alderaan," he says. Then listening to Natalia he nods for they have had this talk before.
</FONT>
Euphemia Bellamy fumes suddenly as Natalia speaks in her splitscreen now. "No!" she snaps. "You fool! I invaded Alderaan to threaten Coruscant! That ended the war!"
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
"As I said, it is a piece of our history," replies King Ontio. "Imagine finding the first Jedi lightsaber or another relic of equivalent worth. It is the same for us. He glances toward the box, explaining, "More so, in fact. This statuette is the key to our future. I have tried to remain civil about this, but I am afraid that I cannot afford to take any risks with the game you play."
The Dark Side gathers around the Duros monarch, condensing palpably within him. He lifts his hands, digits aligning with Anakin's form. A sharp, electric noise resounds through the skeletal remains of the ship as bolts of arcane lightning stream from his digits, crackling hungrily toward the Jedi.</FONT>
Draven nods, "They will never understand the lengths you went to to savel lives Euphemia. Not even our own officers understand.."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Kisaha Ontio launches bolts of energy at Anakin Skywalker!</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker parries Kisaha Ontio's lightning with his blue lightsaber, but the blast rips the saber from Anakin Skywalker's hands. It clatters to the ground, deactivated.
</FONT>
Richard Tan walks into the Bothawui Spike Hotel and looks around at all of the activity. Witht he way ships are stuck ont he planet, things are kind of on edge, but Richard is just goign witht he flow and not saying much. As he enters, he looks aorund and ponders what to do and where to go. Than he hears the holofeed, and goes to see what is goign on and enters the area looing at everything.
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): The woman nods her head, "Even though it wouldn't fix anything? That you would in turn just be... killing people with families, committing an act that brought you pain to someone else, causing them pain?" Jana asks it quietly.</FONT>
Effie's mouth opens and she stares as lightning streams from the Duros's finger tips, she is not paying attention anymore to Natalia, but only staring. Seeing the flicker as Richard Tan appears in the corner of her eye, she motions, "Look! Look! Look at that!"
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Shock ripples clearly on the Knight's face, the blue blade lifting helplessly to parry the flash of lightning. Anakin shakes with the power of the lightning, the lightsaber struck from his hands and clattering behind the box. Anakin's stunned look does not last long; a snarl escaping his lips, he reaches into the box, a brand new lightsaber blade springing to life in his hand. "The statuette for everything else, if it is so precious to you," he says, teeth gritting. </FONT>
Richard Tan looks and blinks, "...." Wha tis this? Some new Holomovie?" he asks as he has no idea what is going on.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Anakin Skywalker picks up Master Turok's Lightsaber.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker ignites his white lightsaber.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): A long sigh in and out. "I guess that's why I haven't.. but repaying isn't the same as just lashing out.. for no reason..they should pay for what they did.. my family didn't deserve to die."</FONT>
Draven says, "Live feed of a bunch of force users have a tantrum.""
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Maltorus springs forth with a swipe toward the distracted Jedi. The ancient black blade hissing through the air.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Stahl arrives from Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.</FONT>
Jai leans forward, smiling widely and hungrily. "Gi' it to him!"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas holds his tongue, watching the creature but he does listen.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Maltorus Valen swings his red lightsaber at Anakin Skywalker!</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Stahl goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker parries Maltorus Valen's red lightsaber with his white lightsaber.</FONT>
"This is reality," Effie says with a mad glitter in her eye. "But I assume all this is recording, my friends. I have to assume we are seeing them having it out for real."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
A figure in a long coat steps out of the shadows.
"Indeed you are powerful," Obi-Wan observes. He ignites his lightsaber, then says, "But that battle isn't over yet." He reaches out with his hand, towards the box, and it closes as one of the keys is ripped up into his hand. "Now settle down."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): "Perhaps, instead of that there may be an alternative." Jana says softly and smiles towards Natalia, "To honor the memories of your family... and still confront those that were wrong, to confront others who would do the same."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Obi-Wan Kenobi ignites his blue lightsaber.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Obi-Wan Kenobi picks up a Black Sith Key.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Within the maze, a camouflaged man seems to be carrying a missile drone in a hand - and a carbine slung across his back. The Monstaba seems to be his quarry, and he accordingly moves closer in order to obtain a better range.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMBAT: Stahl wields his Heat-Seeker Missile Drone.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Natalia looks up at Jana curiously, "Confront them?" she asks, then her attention is drawn to the new arrival, a look of worry darkening her features as the man nears the pink beast of doom.
</FONT>
Effie watches the newest development, her eyes narrowing angrily. "Another Jedi. See how they all gang up? -- She turns her head, peering, as someone shows up to destroy the pink beast.
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas watches the other, the safety of his rifle makes the softest of clicks as it is released.
</FONT>
Jai's eyes dart back and forth, though they remain on the jedi battle more than any other feed.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
King Ontio is not at all dissuaded at the moment. He knows what he has come for, and doesn't seem at all inclined to leave without it. The Dark Lord opens the box with another gesture and then clutches his digits inward, attempting to grasp at its contents with the Force.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): "Yes, confront. Rather than... with violence, with opposition. Stopping the greed, fighting the corruption." Jana smiles towards Natalia, "And doing it in a way that... won't empty you out inside. Oh it isn't easy, it's the toughest thing imagineable, but isn't that the true mark of hard work? The challenge?" Her eyes then drift over towards the inidividual heading towards the creature. "Good day, perhaps that would be unwise, yes?"</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): JUDGE: Kisaha Ontio manages to snatch the statuette, his first target, but fails to snatch the data crystal, his second target.</FONT>
"I think I hate Jana," Effie says suddenly. "Sorry, Draven."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): "Maybe. What is that thing? I heard some commotion on my way here." The figure, let's call him Stahl for now, turns to Jana.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Kisaha Ontio picks up a Sith Statuette.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas remains silent, watching.</FONT>
Draven shrugs, "No matter to me.. she is not blood . She looked up to Agrippa like a father figure, me like a brother.. nothing more.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): As the energy crackles around Anakin, Zilana springs forward from position near the container. Reaching out for the second lightsaber, she pulls the object into her hand and draws it into a prone defensive position. She begins to take a few steps backwards, waiting for Obi-wan to make his move.
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Jai's eyes narrow a bit. "Makes me wish I was there to see this in the flesh."
"Well, then," Effie says spitefully, "I really loathe her. Turning that woman against me. It is a hate-fest, isn't it? 'Do not fight evil ... absorb it!'"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Natalia's icy gaze falls to the man as she listens to Jana then she looks to the young woman for a moment and nods her head, "I suppose.. but it'd be hard to further empty something that has been emptied already." Her brows furrow and she shakes her head, putting her fingers to her temple, eyes lifting to Chas, blinking slowly.
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Draven says, "She became angry with me when I chose the Black ways... we share nothing but traded veiled threats."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anakin's blade flashes downwards, catching Valen's and pushing hard against it to drive him away. The statuette now gone, Anakin turns partially away for just the moment that his defensive maneuver buys him, reaching into the chest and grabbing for the dark data crystals and the jewels. </FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Zilana Luce picks up Senai's Lightsaber.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Zilana Luce ignites her blue lightsaber.</FONT>
Draven says, "I also hope this recent admission does not change our relationship..."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): "I don't believe that." Jana says softly towards Natalia. "I saw the way you were helping those people... An empty soul doesn't do that." Smiling, the red headed woman stands up then and looks between the pair, "Why don't the two of you spend some time in conversation. And you, Natalia, in thought. If you'd like to know more... come and find me. I'll be about." She pauses then and adds, "There's more to this life than you've allowed yourself, but only you can choose whether to follow it or not." Then moving, she glances towards the man approaching the creature. "I am not sure, but it does not look... friendly. If yo'ull excuse me."</FONT>
"She is a hateful person," Effie says angrily. "Hiding behind self-righteousness. All lectures and lies."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
"Around and 'round," Obi-Wan says, looking towards Ontio. He poises his lightsaber, then makes to swipe it straight through the Duros' chest! The soft hum of the saber slices through the air, lighting a small amount of space around it.
</FONT>
Euphemia Bellamy turns to Draven, smiling a little. "Agrippa was admirable in a way," she says, and then a flash of light draws her eyes back to the screen. "So many laser swords! I want one!"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): "Well." Stahl steps back, and stuffs the missile drone back into his pocket.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): 
Chas continues to watch the sleeping creature, his rifle at the ready.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Obi-Wan Kenobi swings his blue lightsaber at Kisaha Ontio!</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Kisaha Ontio ignites his red lightsaber and tries to parry!
COMBAT: Kisaha Ontio parries Obi-Wan Kenobi's blue lightsaber with his red lightsaber.</FONT>
"Get in line lady." Jei mutters from his seat. "I want something that they won't cut through."
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Though her eyes are turned away for a moment Natalia looks back to Jana, her expression thoughtful already. "Thank you.." she murmurs, keeping her seat, her weary gaze finding Chas next.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Valen sees that his opponent is distracted. He spins and swipes the blade at Anakin while he is looking away and concentrating his force energy on the objects inside the box.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Stahl bows his head, turns back and heads to the clearing.
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Draven nods "Yes, he taught me what not to do when faced with a light saber weilding foe.. namely do not insult them further,,, if nothing else he was stubborn."
"Yes," Effie says calmly. "What I do is simple: leave. And come back with a fleet."
You say, "And Amalfiel!"
Draven nods, "Where is our finely groomed firend anyway?"
Euphemia Bellamy watches the feed, frowning a little. "He disappears, sometimes for months. He is very sad now with Xibril gone. He says the world is empty and lonely and cold ..."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Anakin Skywalker picks up a Dark Data Crystal.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Maltorus Valen swings his red lightsaber at Anakin Skywalker!</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Maltorus Valen's red lightsaber meets Anakin Skywalker's white lightsaber with a crackling hiss. The fighters struggle for the upper hand ... 
COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker's white lightsaber is struck from his hand and deactivated.</FONT>
Draven nods "I suppose. So long as he keeps appearing when we need him, I guess I cannot complain."
"Now chop his head off" Jai shouts at the screen.
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Chas goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Natalia goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Chas goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Natalia goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.</FONT>
Effie stares as Maltorus strikes the Jedi's lightsaber out of his hand. "I had no idea Maltorus could be so ... well ... effective," she admits with a little laugh.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
The statuette rises from the container and is spirited through the air, coming to rest in Ontio's waiting left hand. The matter would be finished for him, if not for Kenobi's intervention. Ontio's right hand flinches and a lightsaber hilt falls from his billowing sleeve, activating. With the reflexes of a fencer, he intercepts the incoming blow and turns it aside. "Forgive me, Master Kenobi," he says, "but I have already tarried here too long. I have that which I came for." Lifting his voice, the monarch declares to the others nearby, "Let us be on our way!"
With little warning, King Ontio crouches a bit and leaps into the air, the Force propelling him backwards and through the misty hole.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): ESCAPE: Kisaha Ontio manages an interstellar +escape!</FONT>
Draven nods, but he does venture to say "My credits lie on Skywalker and the General..."
Draven says, "Only because they are stubborn"
"But the Sith seem to be winning," Effie says with a frown. "Still ... I don't know. I am ambivalent. I know the woman, I think."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Jasmine sneaks out of the area towards Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Jasmine slips out of hiding.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel.</FONT>
Effie raises her comlink again as she sees the woman rapidly moving through the forest maze. Her eyes are bright and angry. "Hey! Look out!" she shouts into the comlink.
"Huh. Guess that guy thought he couldn't win..." Jai mutters as the king does an outrageous leap.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): With the others distracted in their duels, Zilana reaches her hand towards the chest. A sudden shift in one of the objects results, before one of the dark data crystals flies towards her outstretched hand.</FONT>
You say, "Damnation! Out of range!"
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Zilana Luce picks up a Dark Data Crystal.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Stahl goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMBAT: Stahl sneaks or bluffs past Gargantuan Monstaba and makes it through to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
The forest maze is almost impossible to traverse-- perhaps even moreso for this individual. Bandages are wrapped tightly around her hands, a cut on her head that has left blood-- now dried-- mingled with sweat at her brow. The woman remains quiet as she makes her way into the Ancient Sith Vessel, spotting first the box, and then... everyone else.</FONT>
Jasmine takes in the faces gathered there, especially the ones unknown to her, boots echoing throughout the decaying hull. Her eyes rest on Skywalker a moment, then Obi-Wan, before Valen and the woman whom she hasn't yet had the pleasure of meeting, Luce.
Jai snorts at the sneaking man. "This'll be fun."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anakin's hand twitches behind him, focusing all his energy for a moment, spurred on by frustration and the will to succeed; his lightsaber twitches and flies into his hand, blazing blue and humming dangerously. "You're not going anywhere!" He shouts, the blue blade levelled on the Sith, flashing through the air. </FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Anakin Skywalker picks up an Anakin Skywalker's Lightsaber.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker ignites his blue lightsaber.
</FONT>
"He snuck past the monster!" laughs Effie. "Clever bastard." She narrows her eyes. "Get him, Maltorus."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker swings his blue lightsaber at Maltorus Valen!</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker's blue lightsaber meets Maltorus Valen's red lightsaber with a crackling hiss. The fighters struggle for the upper hand ... 
COMBAT: Maltorus Valen's red lightsaber is struck from his hand and deactivated.
</FONT>
Draven continues to gawk at the screen, transfixed.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Having succesfully dashed across the powerful, gargantuan creature outside, a camouflaged figure seems to thread carefully into this area, rifle in hand. Stahl, his name for the occasion, seems to decide to watch for now.
</FONT>
Richard Tan ha been watchign the scene, honestly and is getitng something to drink and returns, "So, anything new?" he asks.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Kenobi turns and watches Ontio leap into the air. "Impressive."
He lowers his weapon and reaches out with his hand, towards the stricken lightsaber. It obeys his call and leaps up into his hand. "And so the tide changes," he says. "Do not try to escape, Valen, Luce. I will order the Republic Fleet to destroy your vessels if you attempt it."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Obi-Wan Kenobi picks up an Ancient Sith Sword.
</FONT>
Jai points at the screen. "Jedi fight. People usin' there head and runnin... nothin major."
Effie is grinning, but her eyes are narrow and a little cold. "The Jedi, with all their usual meddlesomeness."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Having his weapons stripped from his hand, Maltorus quickly reaches both of his hands into the box to grabs at a red crystal and a data crystal. Whatever he is able to grab, he grips tightly and calls upon the force to allow him to move with speed beyond the capacity of a normal human to speed back up the path to the dangerous jump and move across it. After that he disappears into the jungle where he stows away on a ship bound for parts unknown.
</FONT>
"Helpfulness." Jai corrects, enough sarcasm dripping from his voice that you could sweeten a whole loaf of bread. "They just helpin'."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): JUDGE: Maltorus successfully takes the red crystal he attempts to grab. Anakin may attack him as he passes him to the box, but then Maltorus may +escape immediately, out of turn order.
</FONT>
Richard Tan nods, "So, nothing new than," he says to them as he looks and watches.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anakin reacts quickly, shifting his weight and flashing the lightsaber at the man's legs, hoping to take them out from under him as Valen attempts to take the crystal. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker swings his blue lightsaber at Maltorus Valen's legs!</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: By sheer luck, Maltorus Valen evades Anakin Skywalker's blue lightsaber.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): ESCAPE: Maltorus Valen manages an interstellar +escape!
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): As the surge of the darkside flows from Anakin Zilana's face twists in delight. Her chest heaves with a rough malicious laugh, "You have bigger problems now, Obi-wan!" Her hand still outstretched towards the chest pulls the final red crystal into her hand.
The woman turns towards the stream and the fog, and with a quick surge of force inspired energy she darts off into the wilderness and fog beyond.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Zilana Luce picks up a Red Jewel.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): ESCAPE: Zilana Luce manages an interstellar +escape!</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): The figure seems to attempt to sneak back as Maltorus and Zilana leave, and Stahl turns - and runs away, his steps possibly betraying his position.</FONT>
Slapping the arms of his seat, producing a loud sound of flesh on wood, Jai makes one loud teeth sucking noise. "I wanted to see some jedi death. Huh. I'm going to sleep." And so saying he lets his head roll to the side and his eyes, in due time, fall close.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
The blue lightsaber hisses out of existence, Anakin sighing and calming himself, replacing the lightsaber on his belt. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Anakin Skywalker puts away his blue lightsaber.
</FONT>
"Splendid," Effie says quietly. "The Jedi will have other things to worry about than making fun of us, Draven, and we can actually do some good."
Draven nods "Indeed, They'll be on the hunt for days, if not weeks."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Obi-Wan watches the Sith escape, then walks slowly towards Turok's lightsaber. He kneels and picks it up, then flicks the switch on his own weapon.
The blade hisses, then ceases to glow.
"Alas," Kenobi laments. "Once more they have gained more than us. But they didn't take the biggest prize of all."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Obi-Wan Kenobi picks up a Master Turok's Lightsaber.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Obi-Wan Kenobi picks up a Red Sith Key.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Wordlessly, and better for the lack of words-- such is her ire right now-- Jasmine turns back the way she came. "We disabled the generator, Knight Skywalker," she says, though it's perhaps clear her ire isn't directed at the Jedi Knight.
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Anakin sighs heavily, collecting himself and following Jasmine. 
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Jasmine goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Anakin Skywalker goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): 
Obi-Wan watches the Sith container for several minutes, then inhales calmly.
He turns his head, then looks up into the hole. He raises his comlink as he moves forward.
</FONT>
There is a small EMP surge across the Bothan city, which wipes active unshielded media devices' caches. BothanNet data feed lost.
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMBAT: Obi-Wan Kenobi puts away his blue lightsaber.</FONT>
COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "I'm not sure. There are many people in the forest in need of help."
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): COMSYS: (all channels) Obi-Wan Kenobi says, "I'm not sure. 
There are many people in the forest in need of help."</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF0000>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Ancient Sith Vessel): Stahl goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing.</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Open Clearing): Stahl goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Stahl goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Stahl goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.
</FONT>
Euphemia is laughing slightly, leaning back in her chair, and watching the holofeed, drinking. Her cheeks are flushed. "What a show."
Draven nods, "And we were front row, and hold all the information."
<FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Akurel goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.
</FONT>
"Indeed we do," Effie says with a small grin. "Indeed we do. Amazing, really, what we know now. And I never thought Maltorus had the ... what is the word? Infernal gall! To drop a rock on a woman. Hah. Served her right."
COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "Renegade's Eye, Akurel here. I think I've stumbled on something very large and pink guarding a crashed vessel....it doesn't look friendly. Please advise?"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMSYS: (all channels) Akurel says, "Renegade's Eye, Akurel here. I think I've stumbled on something very large and pink guarding a crashed vessel....it doesn't look friendly. Please advise?"
</FONT>
Draven grins, "We shall definately use this to our advantage."
COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "Muddy Ford, Forest Maze. I don't think theres anything on fire here, but theres a very old ship in the distance. It hasn't attacked yet, but it seems to be drooling acid. Also, very fat and pink."
</FONT>
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMSYS: (all channels) Akurel says, "Muddy Ford, Forest Maze. I don't think theres anything on fire here, but theres a very old ship in the distance. It hasn't attacked yet, but it seems to be drooling acid. Also, very fat and pink."</FONT>
COMSYS: (all channels) Euphemia Bellamy says, "That is a Gargantuan Monstaba." 
COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "Read, the big and hostile looking thing. The ship to my knowledge is neither pink nor fat"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMSYS: (all channels) Akurel says, "Read, the big and hostile looking thing. The ship to my knowledge is neither pink nor fat"</FONT>
COMSYS: (all channels) A deep male voice says, "Affirmative, Renegade. Any further requests? I'm feeling a burning desire to be useful, and barring torching gigantic pink blobs was there anything you had in mind?"
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): COMSYS: (all channels) Akurel says, "Affirmative, Renegade. Any further requests? I'm feeling a burning desire to be useful, and barring torching gigantic pink blobs was there anything you had in mind?"</FONT>
COMSYS: (all channels) Euphemia Bellamy says, "You should attack the Monstaba." 
<FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Akurel goes to Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Akurel arrives from Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FF00FF>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Muddy Ford): Akurel has left.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Akurel goes to Bothawui: Wild Undergrowth - Forest Trails.
</FONT><FONT COLOR=#FFFF00>Holofeed: (Bothawui: Forest Maze - Tangle of Thickets): Akurel has left.</FONT>
COMSYS: (all channels) From The Vigilant, A calm, soft male voice says, "Find the men of Aequitas Cohort Three and meet General Kenobi there. Leave the beast alone."
Draven raises a brow "You playing with thme now, my friend?
"A bit of a little mischief-maker, I am," Effie says thoughtfully, and winks. "How bad of me!"
Draven tsk tsks, making the 'shame on you' motion with his index fingers "Do more, chaos is my drug."
"More chaos?" Effie says winsomely. Her eyes are bright. "But that would just be wicked. Anyway, I'm very impressed with the night's show. I think I will depart from Bothawui on the morning, to prepare to ratify my treaty."
COMSYS: (all channels) A calm, soft male voice says, "To all citizens and visitors of Bothawui, this is General Kenobi: a shuttle will be leaving for Coruscant. Make your way to the Spaceport if you are without transport and you will be taken to a refugee area."
Draven nods "I as well, I have security to brief on Paxo after all... some sort of ceremony going on soon, after all.
Effie grins. "We're going to light a giant 100-meter torch," she says. "It will be stupendous!"
Draven says, "Outstanding!"