>>46737147
>Think about the twins

>>46737147

twins

>>46737147
>Think about the twins

>>46737147
>Think about ridding the galaxy of the Jedi once and for all.

>>46737147
>>Think about the twins

>>46737147
>Think about the twins
TWINS THEY WERE

>>46737147
>Think about the twins

>>46737240
You ruminate on the twins. Managing the princesses of Alderaan was never one of your duties you were skilled at. In your 15 years of service, nothing was more difficult. Being three years your senior didn't help. If weren't for the vastly different personalities, you could never tell the blonds apart. Kara was rambunctious and uncontrollable, yet kind and caring, but her sister, Kerri was odd, cold and calculated, you always suspected she had a knife at your back.
Lost in thought, you failed to notice the two shuttles land. Good going. Sith and Republic ships landing on the same pad could lead to disaster if mishandled, and threaten the neutrality treaty if this went ugly.
>Greet the Sith ship first
>Greet the Republic Ship first
>Wait for them to come to you
>Greet both from a distance.

>>46737499
>>Greet the Sith ship first

>>46737499
>Wait for them to come to you.
It would be hilarious if they started fighting.

>>46737538
>>46737547
Gonna flip a coin.

>>46737547
seconding

>>46737499
>>Wait for them to come to you

>>46737547
On second thought, best keep that neutrality up. You snap to attention and bow..........
...........
Huh, you would have expected something by now-
You feel yourself being lifted into the air in a bear hug. You regret ever taking this job.
>"Remus, how it been ?! I haven't seen you since I left for the academy on Korriban !"
Ah, yes. That'd be Kara. But where's-?
>"Kara, put down that guardsmen at once! "
Oh, there's Kerri.

>"Dear force put me down"
>"I missed you too"
>"Help"

>>46737806
>"I missed you too"

>>46737806
>"Dear force put me down"

>>46737846
>"I missed you too Kara."
You are hoisted down to meet the Smiling Sith's face. You can see her sister's scowl over her shoulder. You can also see the republic diplomats squabbling with the sith soldiers. Fantastic.
>Stop Them
>Tell Kara to stop them
>Tell Kerri to stop them

>>46738044
>Tell them both.

>>46738063
+1

>>46738063
Backing

Also could you tell us what time period is this taking place?

>>46738063
>>46738075
>"Excuse me, Ladies Kara and Kerri, your entourage-"
Kara smiles,
>"Oh, no problem."
Her crimson blade flies out behind her, sclicing through one of her officers.
A disturbed quiet descends upon the landing pad.
>"See problem solved !"
Kara giggles.

Uhh.....
>Move along
>Reprimand her

>>46738111
Roughly 1000 years before episode 1.

>>46738298
>Move along

>>46738298
>Move along

>>46738298
I CHOOSE LIFE!
>Move along. Try to hide fear. Fail miserably.

>>46738350
>>46738364
As everyone sits in shock, you decide to move on, and lead everyone inside. You nervously march on through the majestic Alderaanian architecture as Kara blabers on about her "heroics" against the tyrannical Republic. What ever did happen to that sweet and innocent girl you once chased through these halls ? You hope she's gonna take the news well....
Kerri looks to you as if to say something but turns away as you glance at her.
>Ignore it
>Ask about it

>>46738636
>Ask about it

>>46738636
Ask

>>46738636
>Ask.
We're responsible for these girl's welfare whilst they're on Alderaanian soil. That goes for their mental health as well.

>>46738654
>>46738667
>"Princess Kerri, is something the matter? "
She solemnly looks at you while gently tugging at the collar of her Jedi Robes.
>"I lost that title when I joined the order, its just Kerri."
>"I'm sorry Princess-I mean Keri. I didn't mean-"
She smirks and places her hand on your shoulder.
>"Relax old friend."
Her face returns to a grimace.
>"I know why we were called here. I can sense his pain. Father is dying.. isn't he ?"
Before you can respond, Kara bursts inbetween you both.
>"What was that about father?"

>Nothing
>Tell truth
>Tell her to sense with the force

>>46738855
>Its best if you see yourself in a moment.

>>46738874
This

>>46738874
>>46738855
Seconding.

Fuck the Jedi

>>46739010
Inb4 we did, and that's why she's so serious.

>>46739010
And get them preggers?

>>46738874
>"It's best if you see for yourself."
You say upon reaching the throne room. Pausing before the giant durasteel doors you motion for the entourage to stay and for the girls to be quiet.
You slowly open the doors and walk in. The old king sits limp on his throne, mechanical devices barely keeping him alive. Drool slides out of his mouth as he lies in a catatonic state. For all intents and purposes, he is dead and you've done all you've can. You've brought in the planet's most skilled doctors and its all been for naught.
Kerri simply closes her eyes in reverence.
Kara simply stares in shock, honestly she's taking it far better then you-
You feel yourself being slowly lifted off the ground and a vice being tightened around your wind pipe.
>"You had one job..... After mother died, you promised me.."
Kara turns around, her blade ignited. A much very different girl from the one you greeted on the landing pad.

>I can explain
>struggle
>scream for help
>apologize

>>46739010
Fuck the code

>>46739228
>I can explain!
Full Lando mode. "I was just tryna help!"

>>46739228
>apologize
>I can explain

>>46739228
This >>46739347

>>46739228
>I can explain
"People die when they get old. Weird, right?"

>>46739584
Not sure being smartass here will help us. Still giggled.

>>46739347
>>46739375
>"I'm Sorry !"
Kara tightens the grip on your neck.
>"Sorry isn't gonna cut it. Start talking !"
You can hear an other saber ignite off to the side.
>"Let him go Kara. He had nothing to do with this. "
>"Well some one is gonna pay for this !"
You mange to choke out:
>"I was just trying to help... I can explain."

>Plead for life
>Explain bluntly
>Explain tactfully as possible

>>46739614
>>Explain tactfully as possible

>>46739614
>Explain tactfully as possible

>>46739614
>Explain bluntly.
Take a moment to get our composure back, then give them the facts, and nothing but. No padding, no excuses. Kara won't appreciate toadying.

>>46739643
Hmm, you make a good point. Switching.>>46739628

>>46739643
Seconding

>>46739643
Your mind races to that fateful night. When you first heard the blaster shots, you were in bed, having just fallen asleep. By the time you made it to the throne room, the armored gunslinger had killed twenty of your men. As he raised his pistols at your lord, you threw yourself infront of them, but it wasn't enough. When awoke in the kolto tank, the king was in a coma. He had taken a blaster to the side of the skull, effectively giving him a lobotomy.
.....
..
>"There was... An assassin... I tried to jump in front, but it wasn't enough. .."
Kara looks at you, tears in her eyes. You feel yourself being pulled in. This is it. This is how you die, isn't it ?
Suddenly you feel the vice loosen and a pair of arms around your waist. All you can hear is her sobs against your chest.

>Try to say something comforting
>Remain silent
>Return hug
>Apologize again.

>>46739949
>Return hug
>Apologize again.

>>46739949
>Return hug
>Apologize again.

>>46739949
Return the hug. Now it's the time to make apologies.

Y'know, I feel real sorry for the assassin. This is gonna end real badly for someone.

>>46739992
>>46740007
You return the hug.
>"I'm sorry...."
You receive no response but her pulling you closer.
Kerri looks at you, deigniting her blade, her face emotionless.
>"How long does he have? "
>"A week at best. "
She looks at her saber and says,
>"I can feel father's surffering, his pain. He needs to rest. "

>I.. Understand
>No..
>Not infront of Kara
>I'll do it.

>>46740201
>Not in front of Kara
>I'll do it.

>>46740419
"Not infront of Kara. I'll do it"
Kerri nods and slowly peals Kara off of you. They slowly head out the door and leave the two of you alone. You take a deep breath and pull out your blaster pistol. You look at the man on the throne. Your king, your father, the man you swore to protect. Chances are many of the royal court might consider this treason. You could be executed......
......
.....
...
It doesn't matter. He needs his rest.

>I can't do it
>Do it

>>46740645
>Do it

>>46740645
>Do it

>>46740201
>Do it

>>46740695
>>46740736
>>46740738
You walk out of the throne room, your smoking blaster having been dropped on the ground out of disgust. The two sisters in each other's arms, look up at you.
You nod.
You call for some guardsmen to escort the entourage and the sisters to their rooms, and have someone take care of the king. You need some time to think. Alone.
>Head out for a drink
>Visit the palace gardens

>>46740912
>Head out for a drink
We need it.

>>46740912
>Head out for a drink

>>46740945
You take one of the sspeeder bikes and head on out to the capital city. Stopping at the first bar you see, you dismount and head immediately to the counter. The droid behind it asks you what you want.
>Something light
>Just hand me a beer
>Give me the strongest you got

>>46741094
>>Just hand me a beer
No need to make drunken mistakes now.

>>46741094
>Just hand me a beer

>>46741113
>"Just hand me a beer... Forcedamned bucket of bolts...."
You are handed are can of some cheep, huttese beer. Force sakes, its the core worlds, isn't there anything else? A few minutes pass by. You notice a familiar face. Kerri is sitting accoss the room alone.
>Join her
>Call her out
>Leave her be

>>46741265
>>Join her
Get another beer for her if she doesn't already have one.

>>46741265
>>Join her
Get a drink for her

>>46741308
>>46741285
You grab another as you head over to her booth. The can is lifted out your hands as you sit down.
She chuckles regretfully.
>"I know its not very proper of Jedi, but you dont get stationed on the outerrim without picking up a taste for something."
You can't help but smile, even if its briefly.
>How are you holding up ?
>Where's Kara ?
>Vent to her

>>46741440
>>How are you holding up ?

>>46741440
>How are you holding up ?

>>46741494
>>46741462
>"How are you holding up ?"
Kerri sighs, before taking a sip and continuing.
>"For woman who supposedly is in control of her emotions, I'm not doing well Im afraid."
She pauses.. Unsure of what to stay.
>"I see you and my sister for the first time in years, my father dies, and for the first time I wonder if I should quit the order."
>Why?
>Reassure her

>>46741676
>Why?
"Your father just died. No one is going to blame you if you mourn for a bit, even those stuffy Jedi Masters."

>>46741719
+1

>>46741719
>"Your father just died. No one is going to blame you if you mourn for a bit, even those stuffy Jedi Masters."
>"I wish it was only so. As twin princess, Only one of us is to be expected to assume the throne. Jedi are not allowed to carry titles outside our own. Sith however...."
She looks away from you in shame.
>"Would you really trust Kara to be incharge of this world ?"

>Yes
>No
>Say nothing
>Not up to me to decide

>>46741930
>Not up to me to decide
>But I would support her.

>>46741930
>Not up to me to decide

>>46741930
>Yes
>But being the monarch is hardly the powerful position you imagine it to be. Fathers lament at all the opposition and politicking even his slightest decrees faced... well... Its hardly handing kara a world and saying go wild. Especially as the republic will try to oppose her at every turn. Well while not the most moral thought I can't say the thought of her terrifying the adviser council isn't unpleasant.

>>46742056
>You both left so young after all.

Forgot to add right after

>you imagine it to be.

>>46741947
>"That's not up to me, but I'd suppot her"
>"Did you see what she did to you today ? What happens to you if there's a famine or force forbid, an attack on Alderaan? She blow up the damned planet rather then not have her way."

>Maybe you have a point
>Stick with Kara
>Say nothing

>>46741930
No

>>46742127
>Maybe you have a point

>>46742127
>She's the only one in line for the throne
>Maybe you can be her advisor.

I'll be right back, gonna grab some instant coffee.

>>46742175
+1

>>46742175
>"Look, as you said, you can't hold a title, but perhaps you could advise her. Im sure we can keep Kara in check"
.......
...
>"What about a heir? "
>"What about one?"
>"Do you honestly think any sane man would..... You know. ..?"

>That's a bit harsh
>I'm sure she'll find someone
>Say nothing
>You seem mighty aggressive for a Jedi today
>Worst comes to worst.....

>>46742587
>That's a bit harsh
>I'm sure she'll find someone

>>46742587
>That's a bit harsh
>You'll be amazed on how many men want a girl like Kara

>>46742636
>>46742662
>"That's a bit harsh. You'd be surprised by how many people would date a woman like Lady Kara. "
>"What, like you?"
>"What's that supposed to mean?"
>"The two of you were always close... "

>What's gotten into you ? Aren't Jedi supposed to be emotionless?
>Say nothing
>Are we really having this conversation?
>Change subject
>Leave booth

>>46742870
>You know she has to marry royalty
>Besides, I see her more as a sister like you.
>If she can't find someone then I guess I could be her supplier for an heir.

>>46742870
>What's gotten into you ? Aren't Jedi supposed to be emotionless?
Say it jokingly because we know that's bullshit.

>>46742921
Seconding this

>>46742921
>"There's nobility who's jump at the shot, and worst comes to worst.... I am technically royalty....."
>"You're joking."
>"Not really. .."
She runs her hands throughout her hair.
>"It's not like I'd want to in particular, I much rather see her as my sister."
You say as she gets up out of the booth.
>"I'm heading back to the palace, I have a lot to meditate on."
>Head on home
>Continue drinking

>>46743274
>>Head on home

>>46743274
>Head on home

>>46743303
>>46743315
And on that note, I gotta call it quits for tonight. I'll continue on either next Friday or Sunday, either way I'l make a post in the Quest General.

>>46743412
Thanks for running. Had fun.

>>46743274
>Head on home

>>46743430
No problem

>>46743412
Alright, see you then.

>>46743412
Twitter?