The cold touch (open to all)

[Iota]

The Dark Descent, Lord Libertas's ship descended unto a a clearing with in walking distance of the local "city", the ship had almost frozen over from the high speeds it travelled which meant a higherwind chill factor. The ramp slowly descended, there was a slight pause before any movement.

A minute or two had passed before Xavier walked down the ramp followed by his loyal apprentice. as soon as they reached the bottom of the ramp a gust of wind lifted Xavier's cape, it fluttered violently away from its owner. Xavier lifted his right arm to his shoulder level, his palm open, a few moments had passed before he clenched his fist. He had felt her presance aswell as another, combined quite a strong combination. he reached out to tesa using the force.

"Interesting.. she is here..with another....we shall leave them to their own business... the war draws closer" Xavier started to walk forward towards a small settlement, as he walked he put his helmet on, Xavier was naturally gifted in telepathy. His helmet of a rustic gothic design was handed to him by his old master, she had infused it with the force so Xavier would not be plagued by everyone's thoughts, instead with the helmet equiped Xavier could control the raw power of telepathy that had embedded itself in him and not risk him going into a fit and causing everyone to go into a violent coma, which is handy.

[Squee]

Dring, ting, dring... dring, ting, dring... Her nails made metallic sounds that hardly spread anywhere beyond her ears. They drummed on the wall of the ship, where Tesa calmly leaned against, back against and knees sllightly bent to take her weight comfortably. Or course she was ready before him. Although, he did have to make the journey from the cockpit to the ramp. It didn't take him long. As he came thundering down the ship's corridor, Tesa stopped her drummed and rolled her body off the wall.

Her head dipped slightly, showing she was ready to depart onto the frigid world of Mygeeto. Cold. Why did he choose cold as one of the first planets they would travel to? Tesa despised the cold. She hated being physically cold. It was one of those things she couldn't seem to ignore. If he toes froze, she did all but complain about it. Tesa would even resolve to walking funny. Being freezing was not an element she called a friend.

She winced as his boots created an echo coming down off the ramp. As she had noted before, Tesa needed to get used to his heavy stepping. She was such a light stepper. While the sound reverberated from his boots, there were only short, sharp clacks from Tesa. Maybe. It came from having small feet and learning how to cooperate with shadows.

That's what Tesa portrayed to this moment. She hovered around his right side, as she had on Dantooine, demonstrating she was his 'yes-man', his apprentice, and, to some, his companion or ally. The darkness of her choice of robing and mood was heavy. Tesa was his shadow as well. Quiet (usually), graceful in her unqie way, and dark. Darkness was an element Tesa did call an ally.

And though quiet in public, as Xavier would soon discover, she tended to be the questionaire of the day, every fracking day. Another thing Tesa couldn't seem to grasp and had been smacked around for; she couldn't prevent questions from flowing. She was a knowledge hungry being, and therefore almost always had a question. If she didn't, she was possibly smart enough to understand, felt it unneccessary, or maybe was ill.

"Who? Who is she?" Both presences tainting the chilly, windy air were foreign to her. Gooseflesh covered her skin from under her cloak, but she did not shudder. That would lead to a fluttering of her cape, something Tesa did not want noticeable. She stuck her hand in the opposite sleeves, attaching them around her wrist or arms to keep them thawed. "Would she be an ally? One we charge as an ally but could soon be an enemy?" Tesa stopped the questions there, with plenty more ready to be spilt.

[Iota]

Xavier, standing tall with his arms locked together behind his back in a regal fashion, his right index finger slowly tapping on his gaunlet on his left wrist. He turns his head to the right slightly as he stopped walking.

"Lady Renata.. She is one of two sith apprentices.. reach out with the force and you can feel them, or atleast the darkness that follows them..." Xavier spoke out suddenly using the force "They will be our allies in the very near future and we may even benefit from them as they will benefit from us." Xavier started to walk again for several paces. "But they will be betrayed..not by my hand nor yours... but one..i sense... will crave what he cannot comprehend..it shall be his undoing... that is what Casandra has forseen." Xavier spoke little of his sister, she didn't even know of their relation despite being a seer.

Cassandra, like Xavier, was born with a biological defect, Xavier is a mute and Cassandra was born with out eyes Was it the genes of the family? or simply the will of the force to make these two children of the force more powerful in their fields, remove a certain aspect of life and another will grow and overpower it..as they would say. Cassandra would usually remain on theship, hidden in the darkness. It wouldn't surprise him if Tesa didn't even notice her as it took a fair while for Bree'ah to realise before. Xavier carried on walking, it would seem to the common eye that he may not know what he is doing, but he knew as he took every step, every breath Tesa took the coldness would set in.

"Your first lesson.... Discipline.." Xavier spoke through the force to Tesa. "With out discipline and self control you will never amount to anything in regards to the force.." He lectured her as he turned his head to look at her. "Hence thereforth.. you will be given a crash course lesson in it as time unfortunatley is against us as the Dark lord's plans move forward." Still looking at Tesa, Xavier pointed towards a wall of fog a few hundred yards away. "There is a cave...in that cave lay some beasts..your lesson is to sleep in that cave for the night.. with thr attire you are currently wearing.. If you fail.. you will die from the cold..so there is only one alternative.. use your initiative and when you emerge in the morning you may have a beter understanding of discipline and self control." As Xavier finished he waved his hand towards the fog, the fog parted as it were a door way and closed again shortley afterwards. "There is your destination.."

[10Tickler]

A destination painted in the blood of fools came a voice from behind Xavier, the speaker emerging from behind them silently, save for her words. For a Dark Jedi, she was dressed in such an odd fashion that any that looked upon her dress alone would think her a Jedi of some sort. A long white gown hung off of her body, enveloping the girl's emaciated frame in silky fabric, the same material wrapped around the Translucent skin of her face, her cheeks sunken and hollow beneath it.

Casting her face to angle towards Xavier, the Girl's Brow Furrowed. You remember what I told you, do you not? she asked him, leaning heavily upon the Staff in her hand as her body doubled over, wracked with coughing. Such a path can only have one outcome of two, each worse then the other. Do you wish to Stain this one's hands with blood, to dye her skin with the pain of Defeat so soon? she continued, stepping forward once more and leaning her chin towards Tesa, her nostrils flaring.

With a sharp spin, Cassandra turned away from both that stood there, looking back towards the fogs from whence she had emerged, brow still furrowed as though deep in thought, and stood there for a moment before casting her head back over her shoulder, sending a Cascade of straight, white, hair over her shoulder, bald spots apparent to any with eyes. Mayhap it is best that she visit your Cave... The Feeling of loss will build upon the emotions she feels already, empowering her focus and concentration even more...Then again, maybe it will destroy her. One never knows truly. she stated, her voice flat as she started to Shuffle away, her staff tapping against the ground as she moved.

Beware of the Allure of Enchanting the beasts to warm you, Such connections can only bring misery in the end Cassandra Libertas stated softly, her voice barely audible as she paused and stood at the edges of vision

[Iota]

Xavier raised a slight eyebrow as he looked slowly to Cassandra.

"if she dies..then she would of failed.. and i do not accept failure.." Xavier sternly warned Cassandra using the force to speak to her.


((short i know.but its tesa's turn to post =) ))

[Halcyon]

(Can I join? I feel a need to introduce Melkio to other Dark Jedi)

One other person could sense the growing nexus of darkness, it was apparent on the planet. For some reason it called to him, whispered his name. From his meditation chambers deep underneath his home Melkio could indeed feel the icy cold darkness making itself evident on this planet, his planet. Despite the planet's claim of Republic ties, when all was finally said and done, Melkio would be the true ruler of this forbidding icy hellhole. His and his alone, much as the rest of the galaxy would soon be.

Melkio wondered which one of his Force talents had recognized this first. Could this nexus be one of the many shatterpoints he could view through the Force? Or perhaps this was simply a brief glance into the future. As attuned as he was to the Dark Side of the Force, it still had surprises for him as well. Perhaps these.....focal points.......of dark side energy would be his needed key to overthrowing the current Dark Lord, whomever and wherever he could be. Perhaps this was the Dark Lord, but no, Melkio quickly discarded that notion. He knew that the Lord was out there and to some extent could sense his presence, but he could easily perceive that although they were powerful, perhaps moreso than himself, they were not the one he was looking for.

Melkio reached out through the Dark Side again locating them, he could sense that there was something important about these people, something that directly related to him. He searched alternate futures through his mind, looking forward to perceive all possible outcomes, and only one presented itself with the seeming best results. He would need to seek these ones out.

Rising from his location he headed towards a small loading bay within the confines of his home, and selected a speeder bike, sitting on it he shot off towards his destination, and possibly the future.

(You guys might sense Melkio, but he's not going to directly approach at first, but sit back and observe when he arrives, before approaching any of your characters.)

[Squee]

"Of course, you mentioned her before," she muttered, trying to sound as matter-of-fact as possibly. She chastised herself for not thinking through options before blurting her questions. That was like standing before a rancor and seeing if he'll make a move to eat you. Will he eat me? I'm sure he would, after flattening you to the size of a gizka burger. A nice meal you'd make after that.

A startle was given by Tesa as Cassandra appeared, after her challenge had been dished out to her. Tesa was almost to quick to pivot her foot around to glance back behind her, raising a brow at the white gowned woman behind her and Xavier. There was that same fleeting presence that just taunted Tesa, running around in circles to confuse her semi-consciousness and make her almost dizzy to concentrate on that single spot that woman stood at. And that presence had been masked by the physical veil that was like wool over Tesa's eyes. She had noticed the trickling, tickling, teasing presence, but had stated nothing to Xavier about it for he said nothing. And Tesa was sure if she could feel it, he could too.

There were plenty of questions, however.

Her eyes flicked between Xavier and Cassandra, body language relaxing some. There was almost suspicion in the flicking and Tesa wasn't quick to dismiss it. A crooked grin suddenly spread over her young Corellian tainted face. "I have no problem with blood. But it won't be my own. Defeat won't be on my part, but my lord's as he tries to beat me. If there is no trickery to be explained, Master, shall I begin?"

She made an almost subtle gesture toward the cave Xavier had revealed to her. There may have been a touch more eagerness in that last sentence than Tesa had wanted. What was done, was done.

Still, a cave, one night, pretty little beasties trying to eat her everywhere... that was a peace dream for Tesa. And although she didn't show it, she had taken heed in what Cassandra had said. Subtly was the way of the apprentice.

[Iota]

Xavier in his own time looked back to Tesa, His piercing yellow eyes more intense with the back drop of the white canvas of fog amd snow.

"Go now.. survive the night.. return at dawn my apprentice, you will be stronger mentally for it.." Xavier commanded to Tesa through the force before he pivoted on the spot and headed back to his ship. Before he reached the ramp he stopped in mid stride, he looked over his left shoulder for a moment with a raised eyebrow "There is another" he thought to himself before resuming his march up the ramp.

[agaeki]

Agaeki stood in the snow, admiring the tracks left by a lone walker with the wind whistling around his head. The Ithorian looked up to the horizon once more and tried to gauge how far ahead his prey was before striding on once more, his feet crunching through the newly-laden snow and leaving tracks of his own.

The newly anointed Dark Jedi was not visiting this planet for pleasure; he no more enjoyed the cold than he enjoyed defeat. In his wanderings, he had come across Bounty Hunting, and had taken this contract on a Rodian who had stolen money from a Hutt to gain some credits to live with.

He had supplemented his normal attire with an insulating over-suit, and was carrying a few days supplies in a bag on his back. It had been two days now since he had tracked the Rodian to a city on Mygeeto, and then spooked him into fleeing into the wilderness on foot. Now it was only time until he either collapsed or Agaeki caught up with him, and then the fun would begin. Agaeki's lightsaber was tucked safely in a side-pocket, but could be easily reached for should something manage to sneak up on him.

The hunt was on.

((Thought I'd introduce Agaeki to some fellow DJs also. PM me with ideas:) ))

[10Tickler]

As her sibling passed her by, Cassandra spoke once more, coughing mid-sentence as she stood in the Waist-high fog that the Cold world created around her. If it's all the same...I shall stay here she said to his disappearing form, smiling softly to herself as she leaned upon the Staff that she constantly carried, her finger lightly tracing over the odd button that sat about six inches below the end of the staff. In mere moments, Xavier was gone, back to the ship, although she could still feel him.

But as she could feel her Sibling, so too could she feel the approach of others, coming from different directions. Smiling with an oddly wicked look, she started to Hobble towards a nearby rock, just barely avoiding tripping as she sat on it, her eyeless face gazing in first one direction, and then the other.

Come to me she spake, licking her teeth, yellowed with malnutrition, Come and talk, together we shall sit and become one through knowledge of the universe...Yes The last word seemed hissed under her breath as Cassandra Libertas crossed her legs and waited

[Halcyon]

((Colored wording in italics refers to thoughts not spoken words))

Malkio was close, he could feel the growing concentration of dark side energy. He slowed the speeder bike to a stop, they weren't far from here, and if he could sense them, more than likely they could sense him. He could sense individuals now, three of them. On top of that he could now sense a fourth being growing closer. These outsiders intrigued him he would have to learn more about them.

He wrapped his cloak around himself completely before reaching out in the Force, trying to hide his presence as best he could both in the Force and physically. This camouflage was one of his talents unique to himself. Not only did fade in the Force, even his physical body was no longer seeable, by one not strong in the Force.

At this distance he could now see the ship belonging to one of these fellow dark siders. Off to the side he saw a malnourished girl, she seemed blind and feeble, yet the dark side flowed like a waterfall through her. Another was in the "cave" that was nearby, and still another was within the ship.

He was tempted to test his other abilities on these Dark Jedi to see their limitations and how he compared to them, besides it wasn't as if that just because they were fellow Dark Jedi, sparing them was a weak and useless talent and Malkio was tempted to strike their minds with terrors untold through the full power of the Dark Side that was at his disposal. But he held back, something in his ability to see these shatterpoints showed him that these people were somehow related to his future, the blind girl for one was quite evident to be major one. He wasn't sure how he knew, but somehow striking her, or any of them for that matter, it seemed to impede his plans for power that he kept glimpsing from the future.

Somehow the girl was calling to him through the Dark Side, how someone so frail looking could seem so strong and steeped in the Dark Side of the Force was beyond Malkio. But the Dark Side told him what he had to do. In his eyes the entire galaxy was like a crystal and he could see what points to cut to create a perfect facet. This was one of those moments.

He allowed the girl to sense his presence knowing full well that physically she was unable to see him. He spoke to her through her mind, tempted to reach into her mind and know all her thoughts, Why do you call me through the Force? What is your purpose?

[Iota]

Xavier by this time was deep in meditation, nearby chairs and datapads floated freely around his being as he opened his raw power and abilities to sense the entire life force of the planet, hearing yet also seeing the entire populaces' every single degrading thought. He could sense the arrival of another master, he paid no heed to it until his presance was almost that of a weak neophyte or even just a normal person. Xavier took it upon himself to remove his helmet which limited his telepathic abilities, as soon as he did a pulse was released in the force. Xavier's senses now hieghtened.

It would prove to be extremely difficult to hide much from Xavier when he was fully engaged in meditation. He could still sense this master approaching "Camoflauge...intrigueing" He thought to himself. Xavier opened his eyes, the floating objects returned to their original places, He removed his cloak and re-equipped his helmet, He knew that if this master wanted a fight it would not be easy but he also sensed some interest, so maybe there was a different motive? either way Xavier mounted his exquisite rustic gothic armour, to most it would make him look like some sort of demon but to the educated it was a sign of the torture and pain he has suffered and given over the years. His helmet which only has slots for his eyes as he did not speak, with small spikes on top of it (think helmet from gladiator), The torso with various runes and symbols with two parralel inch thick razor sharp blades running parralel from one another from the bottom of his stomach to up and over his shoulders. Both arms of the armour looked very simple yet flexible, the gloves which are layered for easier movement are also of gothic design and have claw like fingers. His boots and leggings follow the same desgin as the rest of his armour.

He marched down the ramp in anticipation, he knew there was some one strong in the force nearby.. but he was not going to draw swords first, he knew there were things this master could teach him and he also knew this master could do with alesson or two from himself. So, Xavier just stood at the bottom of the ramp with his arms folded yet he stood still like a statue, hardly breathing, hardly blinking. He stood there like a predator stalking its prey.

[Squee]

“Of course” came her frequently used statement. With a slight inclination of her head to her master, Tesa picked her way through the fog to the entrance of this so called cave. One night in a cave. That was the assignment? Tesa snorted in near disgust, her feelings injured. Discipline and self control, that was the lesson. She had plenty of that. Why did every new lord or lady feel the necessity to test her on these personal virtues? No matter. She would perform the task given to her with exceptional success.

Every one of these similar challenges had been met with success after her first failure. Being fourteen then, it had been a bit of a challenge. Her grasp on the Force hadn’t been as secure as it was now. When, what, and how to execute performances with the Force had been difficult on her younger mind. After a stern lecture from the now former master, she had reflected on such failure. That was what Tesa was good at; thinking. She was a planner. She liked organization, planning, and carrying out plans. She had the capability of coming up with a simple one on one battle plan on the spot. She introduced that plan with her deadly use of the Force and the plan hardly failed. Anymore, that is.

Thinking things through may have been something she learned on her own, but the way she carried her person was learned. As mentioned, her feet were covered in the softest of soled boots. They didn’t squeak if she slid her foot along hard surfaces. That was courtesy of something Tesa did on her own, to prevent such an unnecessary noise, one that could mean her life under the correct circumstances. Time spent stalking her master before the one who had basically committed suicide in the caverns on Dantooine had done her well. He had been a liquid shadow, something Tesa still practiced to become today. He had taught her the art of stalking and silence, approaching with the element of surprise, and eavesdropping from the safest positions. The cloak she carried with her was different from the standard black many Dark Jedi tend to prefer. Instead, hers was almost gray, slimed by an olive green. As she strode away from Xavier she was lifting the hood of her cloak, causing her head to be swallowed by shadow. Her gait proved to be tinkered with, so the bobbing with each step was as subtle as possible. The fog mixed with her cloak, making her image hazy until she finally disappeared, whether enclosed by the fog or it was a trick on the eyes.

As Tesa approached this cave, there was no difference in her heart beat. She treated the task with indifference. Her manipulation with the Force hadn’t changed, her emotions the same as when she left Xavier. She paused at the entrance for a moment to study it with an almost curious and cautious eye before stepping into the darkness, her cloak doing the blending for her.

There certainly were beasts in her, that was for sure. The air stank of them. Tesa’s nose wrinkled the first few times she breathed in the cavern’s air. Pebbles and forms of rock lay scattered on her narrow path that began at the cave’s entrance. It was just wide enough for her shoulders to fit without brushing the sides. Tesa slowed her pace just a little, careful not to lean to far to one side to brush against the wall and to instinctively walk among the pebbles without sending them skittering in wild directions.

Tesa silently cursed herself. She wasn’t able to tell by scent if the beasts were nesting or if they were out. She didn’t have the sensitive nose as some sentient beings. She could tell if they would live in an area or not, but couldn’t tell how frequently they were in. Was is winter or summer on Mygeeto? Were the beasts hibernating?

She dismissed the hibernating theory about ten seconds after such a question had raced through her mind. Why would Xavier send her into a cave of sleeping beasts? That would be more of an insult. Hibernating creatures were deep in slumber. Heck, the most violent snowstorm wouldn’t wake such a slumber.

But that didn’t mean they weren’t in here now, sleeping away the day after a possible early feast. Possible. Maybe they were sleeping to conserve energy for another hunt, after a failed one. And if they had missed breakfast or lunch or whatever mealtime had just passed, they would soon come for another meal. Tesa was quick to realize this. If she was not careful, she could be made a midnight snack. She had confidence this would not happen to her. She didn’t plan on it, but it was better to be aware of it that to dismiss the theory entirely.

The narrow walk in widened into a bigger cavern, to which Tesa slinked to the side for several meters and then did she crouch to examine her surroundings. The stink was stronger here. This is where they slept or gathered. Her eyes became adjusted to the gloom, a sliver of light coming from somewhere to make it more than pitch dark. Masses were huddled in several places in this cavern, to the center where they could huddle for more warmth. Teas admitted the warmth in this cavern was greater than outside or along that small passageway. Nevertheless, it was still cold and her skin was still crawling in gooseflesh. Noting places where the beasts slept to avoid them, she hopped a little further around the cavern, careful of her foot placement. Her cloak made her invisible in the gloom, and now she had snuffed out most of her presence just in case these creatures had any Force sensitivity about them.

Her eyes gazed up and down the wall, looking for a ledge she could relax upon, out of reach of the foul smelling animals. Some ledge she could curl on to retain body heat until she would have to rely on the Force as a heat source. Tesa wanted to challenge herself. Cold as she was now, she knew it would only grow colder when night settled in. That sliver of light would disappear, and she would be left in darkness with those animals prowling about. She needed to prepare and not constantly dodge the beasts throughout the night.

Something suddenly glowed as she crept past and it caught her attention. One of her eyebrows raised. The spark had gone off above her. She stopped, listening as the creatures snuffled behind her, and glanced upward. Orange in color, it glowed softly… and from INSIDE the wall. She reached out slowly and touched the caverns wall, feeling it from where it connected to the floor to the final reach her arm stretched to. Most of the surface was smooth, but her hands brushed rough rocks protruding from the wall. Tesa’s mouth lifted into a slight grin. This was better than she could have planned for. A glance at the beasts told her there was not movement and she scaled the wall, reaching for the area the orange glow taunted her from. It took a few minutes because she had to watch loose rocks and had to be careful not to send pebbles falling for the floor. It went by quickly for Tesa, who went by feel and instinct rather than on sight and Force sense to reach the glow.

She was pleased the recognize the hole in the wall was just large enough for her to slither by. Following the glow, she squeezed through the opening. Her foot slipped as she pushed herself forward. Or rather, the rock holding her up crumbled under her weight. The fist size stone thunked down on the ground. Tesa froze after swinging her head to watch the creatures. Many heads had lifted at the loud sound. Snouts worked in the air, noises rumbled in throats as they recognized the foreign scent in their home. A few rose stiffly from their resting spots, prowling until they were below Tesa’s dangling form. She hung still and the glow had dimmed as soon as the stone had hit the floor. She could hear her heart in her ears as one of the creatures braced their forepaws on the wall, smelling where she had been a few minutes ago. The others searched the perimeter.

Tesa wasn’t counting, but their investigation continued for several minutes. Her fingers stung as sharp stone pierced them, her shoulders and arms aching from holding her body weight, and her kneeing was cramping. Finally, and mercifully, they seemed to give up, not finding the source of the large stone dropped on the floor. A few stalked out of the cave while a couple returned to their resting spots. Tesa breathed again and pulled herself into the opening.

It wasn’t very deep, but it didn’t need to be. It was enough to pulled her body in and curl up. That little glow appeared again, and Tesa recognized the few Force sensitive crystals that shared the crowded space with her. Another smile dashed her lips.

She was going to be just fine.

[10Tickler]

{{ooc: Dayuuuum Squee, that was Amazing!}}

Shifting her body around gently, a smile creased Cassandra's face slowly as her mind was probed by the approaching Master's. Lifting herself completely onto the rock, she crossed her legs over themselves and popped her neck ever so gingerly as she pulled the Staff that she held up into her lap, her head angled towards the First of the ones that had decided to approach where Xavier, Tesa and Cassandra had stood together several minutes before, and now the Seer sat alone.

With a simple breath, taken through her nostrils, Cassandra took in the world around her, absorbing the ambient energy that filled the air and Increasing her presence, even as the Approaching power reduced his own presence. Hearing his words in the same way that she could hear her own brother's, Cassandra laughed aloud and licked her lips anxiously.

Why does the insect swarm with it's own? she asked reflectively, her voice carrying through the Force as a whisper on the winds. Why does the nature of humanity and civilization in itself bring people together? For Collaboration, for cooperation, to work together to achieve a common goal she stated, yawning slightly and relaxing as she awaiting his final arrival.

Soon, many would converge, this she had seen in the shades shown to her through the Force. Many would come together, and together, they would make themselves known

[Halcyon]

Malkio noticed the presence of the stronger power. It seemed equal to his own, yet in some ways perhaps even greater. He wondered what it would do next. The person was standing behind him now, of Malkio got the distinct impression that it was a he. However, Malkio was more interested in seeing how the other Dark Jedi would respond, and so Malkio instead chose to ignore him.

Focusing back on the girl, he revealed his presence entirely letting it become known. With this many together it was unlikely a wary Jedi would wander by and find out things that he didn't need to know. If anything Malkio could simply claim that he had been kidnapped.

He kneeled before taking in her features. He studied her both with his eyes and through the Force. She was malnourished and sickly looking, her hair falling out in places. She seemed to look as if she could die at any moment, yet in a glimpse of insight he saw her former self, with fiery red hair, curly. What he saw was what she once was and what she could one day be. He was intrigued by it. Through the Dark side she was shadow in a room full of light. "I see, you forsee the future, much like myself. Malkio grinned malvolently, perhaps working with these other Dark Jedi might help to further his own goals, "Working together, what would you have us do? What is the Force telling you?"

[Iota]

Xavier still standing still like a statue, not even a muscle stirred in hios body. He was listening for he was what some might see as unaturally gifted in telepathy and with his bond with the girl he could listen to her thoughts with relative ease. He knew this unknown force user was strong, he also knew he was speaking to her because hos words echo'ed in his mind.

It wasas if Xavier was prodded with a surge of electricity that made him finally move, He bent his knees slightly before leaping high into the air, he flew with a certain silence and grace before summersaulting in mid air, Xavier landed with a crash,kneeling down on one knee and a fist to the ground, he stayed in that position for a few seconds before finally standing to his, he was now stood inbetween cassandra and the new comer. He spoke to him using the force.

"have no illusions.... i will destroy you if you try anything.." He simply stated, letting his intentions be known.

[Halcyon]

If Xavier had been expecting a response from Malkio, he was sorely disappointed as the man didn't even flinch. Malkio had waited to see how this other Master would react, and react he now had. Xavier's threat now hung through the air, but Malkio was not one who reacted to threats kindly. His first thought was to strike down this new arrival immediately, but he sensed a bond between the dark master and this seer, something he needed not to trifle with, not until he had lost a use for them. Which, depending on the response, could be very soon or very distant.

He stood, he was shorter than Xavier by close to half a foot, but not intimidated in the least, "I have no plans for illusions, but do not presume to threaten me."

He looked back at Cassandra, the seer, "Your associate here seems to be proposing an alliance of sorts. It intrigues me."

[Iota]

Xavier looked back to Cassandra for a moment before focusing his attention back to melkio. "You are strong in the force..but not that strong...you are still fresh and niave" he spoke through the force, he kept his hand away from his lightsaber as usual to make it obvious that he doesn't fight with out thinking.

"state your intentions or leave..." He commanded with a relative calm and resolve.

[Halcyon]

Malkio's face hardened at Xavier's comments about his naivete. At first he was tempted to kill the man, but instead he laughed, at the armored man's comment, letting the humor come off of him through the Force so that the others could have sensed it.

"You seem to not want a fight, yet you speak out with comments to precipitate one," Malkio paused his laughter slowly ceasing, "You are a mass of contradictions. But as I said do not threaten me, it is full within my power to kill you. It may not be easy or without personal injury but in my full capabilities."

He was growing more and more intrigued with these people. The Force had brought him here for a reason. These persons would be the key towards completing his plans. In time all would be finished to fruition.

"As for why I'm here, would I not be curious as to why you outsiders have decided to set foot on my planet?" the evil grin was still on Malkio's face, "As for why I am, in fact, here at this location, ask your associate. She called me here."

[Iota]

Xavier looked back to Cassandra then once again back to melkio with a similar laugh. "My pupil here is a seer... and she sees those who will betray and takes me to them so i can see the whites of their eyes.. Do not try to intimidate me with your stolen wealth and lack lustre threats." Xavier still laughing after he finished talking through the force.

"My comrades will be interested in this information...." Xavier began to walk back towards the ship before stopping in mind stride "Power is gained through knowledge.. if you wish to rule the galaxy... learn before conquering..otherwise it will be in vain." Xavier still laughing as he walked.