2009-03-21 - An Interview on Bothawui

The mansion climbs two stories and the entryway is a clever work of arches, interlocking in wooden beams till it opens up to a sitting room. Low deep cushions of green and maroon center around a circular fireplace. Its chimney exits through the center of the building, connected to another very similar fireplace in one of the bedrooms above. To the back right is a kitchen, the entirety of the building down in curves. Lights recessed into the ceiling give warm light, only added to by the spacious windows.
The stairs is to the back left and off the very vack of the mansion is an atrium of native plants, a small fountain fill the area with a gentle sound of water.
A Bothan servant opens the doors through to the reception room, where Nar'lan is standing, talking to a couple of other Bothans. The Senator's fur is somewhat lacking in sheen and there are a few armed men around than one would perhaps expect on a mercantile world.
Mon Moab comes through the doors into the reception room. He nods at the servant and then scans the open space quickly. Approaching Nar'lan, the human does not impose and waits for the Bothan or his guards to permit him closer.
Nar'lan turns from the other Bothans and waves a hand to the Jedi "Please, come in. I am assuming you are the Jedi Padawan that has been sent? We do not have many off worlders coming by at the moment. Not with the regrettable situation the Republic finds itself in." Nar'lan gestures to a sofa "Please, have a seat...and just ask if you want a drink or anything" The Bothan walks over to sit down himself "So, I assume Coruscant has sent you?"
Mon Moab relaxes to some degree and takes a seat after his host sits. "A glass of water would be generous. And, you are correct, Exalted One. I have been dispatched by the Master of Padawans to ascertain where Bothawui stands on the matter."
The Bothan leader signals to one of the servants "Water, please." The servant scurries off towards the kitchen "On the matter of the fighting? Bothawui deplores that this has come to fighting. As stated, we do not agree that what Suhedir did was legal. However, Bothawui does not believe that Dash is necessarily innocent. You are a Jedi, young padawan. Tell me. If you kill 90 innocents, but kill a guilty man that you were after, does the end outweigh the means? Bothawui declared its neutrality in the conflict because of that. We cannot condone Dash's actions in seeking the help of the Black Imperium or in abandoning Coruscant and taking Republic Property. Dash should be placed on trial if there are crimes he has committed and it should have been handled legally."
Nar'lan lets out a long sigh "Suhedir, I am sure, had righteous intentions, but to accept that trampling over the Republic framework and all this was a legitimate method of removing the Chancellor? There was an election to be finished in short order, he could have waited to try to win that. He could have waited. However, it is for the /full/ senate and legal structure to decide these things. I do not believe in the shortcuts they appear to."
 
Mon Moab listens carefully to all Nar'lan has to say, nodding in agreement. "Bothawui is fortunate to have a wise leader. I agree, the ends do not justify the means. I am trained as a doctor and all too often I have seen the result of brash and ill advised actions. But, the Republic needs leaders like you, now more than ever. The Republic is going to act with or without Bothawui. Would it not be better if Bothawui participated to moderate beings such as Suhedir?"
"We have not left the Republic, Padawan. Nor would we. It is just a problem for us to sit on Coruscant at the moment. Especially with the troops having been used on the senate previously. Especially considering the reports that have been received from sources regarding the plans for Corellia and the Supreme Justice, there would also need to be assurances that no move will be taken against the planets that declared they have no will to fight in this war or their leaders. Providing assurances were made by the Republican Guard not to interfere with the Senate and that no senator will be prosecuted for decisions of conscience in this, I would travel to Coruscant to lend my voice to the senate again."
"Though Padawan, let me ask you, what demands are to be made of me? I am aware that your mission no doubt originates with Senator al-Cazzar, and he sees the world in black and white. I can not see him accepting me back on Coruscant unless I pledge Bothan troops and ships to this war."
Mon Moab shakes his head. "Forgive me, Exalted One, but you are incorrect. I am not here as an agent of Senator al-Cazzar. In fact, I was not aware of who he is and his status in the Republic until the briefing I was given before I left Coruscant. No, I am here only on behalf of the Jedi. I am here only to say that now, more than ever, the Republic needs all of its strength. I cannot speak to any demands that would be made of Bothawui or to any assurances Bothawui needs. Would Your Exaltedness be willing to speak with a Jedi Master about such things?"
"I am happy to speak to the Jedi Masters, perhaps their influence is now what we need to bring peace and stability. I fear the Marshal of the Republican Guard committing them to this has rather damaged their impartiality." The Bothan raises an eyeridge "Jedi really are that isolated? Well, tell your masters that Bothawui will take no action against the Republic of which we are a member, and I am happy to speak to them."
Mon Moab shrugs a little sheepishly. "I am only a Padawan. Until recently, my time has been spent in training and meditation. Thank you for meeting me, Exalted One. I will speak with my Masters about your views and concerns."
"Let them know that the Jedi are always welcome on Bothawui and that the Republic shall always rely on their impartiality in times such as these" The Bothan stands "If you follow the guards, they will show you out. Good luck Padawan and have a pleasant journey back to Coruscant. Let us hope I see you again there soon."
Mon Moab stands with his host and bows. "May the Force be with you."
Category:March 2009 RP Logs