High Command Meeting Chamber

[kaalyanii Hul]

She had stood, accompanied by the two armed representatives the whole time, for a considerable ammount of time while the high command sorted their ideals out amongst themselves, discussing what she had quite literally brought to the table. The villip they could do with as they wished, keep it for their own study or return it to her, it made no difference. But it was the dissent in the ranks that had concerned her more, how everyone save for a marginal few had considered this a good idea.

But can you blame them really? Can you not understand their unwillingness to trust? - of course she couldn't, she surmised after a few moments.

And then the doors to her right had opened, several members of the high command stepping out into the grand atrium beyond, many of them keeping their distance, the occasional sideways glance, but Kaalyanii kept her composure, she was Yuuzhan Vong, intimidation was a creche technique taught to warriors barely knee high, she would never have made it to the rank she once attained if she had been easily intimidated.

But noting the guards altered stance, she was pleased to see Kommisar approaching, his pace brisk and expression as unreadable as all infidels seemed to behold. So in essence, she had no idea as to how that meeting had gone, much less could she have expected what he was about to tell her.
And then he said it, and she couldn't help but scowl.

Execute her? Well, that might well have been what they would have done, had the proposal not gone over well but she wasn't aware that these beings adheared to the same kinds of practices. This was not favourable, not favourable at all, but she wouldn't shy away from a fate that macabre. And she hadn't quite understood the latter part of his sentence.

"Joking?" She queried, her nose ridge wrinkled with the severe nature of her frown, which could have looked agressive...and judging by the manner in which her two companions looked like they were ready to pounce on her, it evidently showed through...but this deeper set kind of frown was little more than confusion. A silent askence for explaination.

It was what he said next that took her aback.

"This news is favourable, this I can relay back to my superiors without shame. I am certain that you will not be disappointed, where the shapers are conerned there is no room for error, they would not have bid me the right to present this opportunity to you if their shaping was not completely workable." She enthused, about as excited as a fully grown Yuuzhan Vong could be...so perhaps he should have been thankful for small mercies, since she had forgone the customary crack across the shoulderblades with an amphistaff...of which she had had confiscated before being allowed to speak with anyone here.

"Now we will upkeep our side of this offering, will you keep yours? You have a shipwomb of your own, or another in mind?" Expectantly she loomed there, towering over all three of them, which could have been intimidating if it wasn't for the fact the guard's weapons were tanked up to thrice the usual settings required for your average humanoid., one blast would drop her in an instant.

[Lord Ire]

"Actually I have a particular person in mind for something like this." Kommisar says confidently, he is sure this person will be interested in the project. "Your shapers will have their 'shipwomb', one way or another. I'll begin sending out tasking orders to mobilize the resources needed from our end. As soon as they arrive at the proper location, you will be contacted with the coordinates of the project site."

Looking at Kaalyanii Hul and trying his best to read her, Kommisar continues on to tell her how things are going to go on from here. "The Executor has a deep hatred for your kind, true I share some of his sentiments for the more vile of the Yuuzhan Vong, I believe that you mean what you say. The High Command doesn't trust you as is obvious so this is your test of loyalty to your new place in the galaxy and with the Empire. Your people hold a chance to redeem themselves in the eyes of many in the Empire and the greater galaxy alike, I'd hate to see things become hostile between us if this all proves to be a ruse like the Executor believes are your motives."

[kaalyanii Hul]

That was curious, Kaalyanii thought in earnest, she had supposed that the empire it's self would have commissioned this project be performed under their own 'roof' as it were. But by the sounds of things that wasn't an option, and it was just as likely that they wished to keep imperial projects from the prying eyes of the extolled shapers. This was fair enough, the extolled themselves had projects in progress on Zonama that required secrecy for the time being, but they would in no way connect with this one unless need be.

"May I ask whom?"

Curiosity was perhaps her worst trait, her former mate and once commander had often said as much, she recalled those times with a not so fond memory. Pushing them aside for the sake of the moment, she would learn when was best to show such curiosity. Perhaps Kommisar would divulge such locales to her, the shapers would need to know of course.

On the subject of how trustworthy the extolled were, she could not have been more steadfast not assured. Head held high, she saluted in the spirit of 'izai' meaning that this was one promise she intended to keep, the shapers would too.

"We have reached an understanding on this matter. You need not fear the extolled nor our shapers, they go into this with open hearts and minds, they wish for there to be a peeze between us and your kind. This seems the best way to achieve it, if we were to give something to you." She had explained everything else in minute detail of course, and this time the peace would be in accordance with how the denizens of this galaxy meant it, rather than appropriate submission from conquerer to conqered.

"I would hear more of the ones with whom the shapers will work, so that I may go back to my people and be able to tell them what they need to know without any lack of information."

[Lord Zairon]

Zairon bowed, "As you wish, your excellency." He said before turning and leaving the room curious what the Emperor wanted. As he exited he saw Kommisar and the woman talking to the side. He didn't say a word as he looked over at the two before continuing his way down the hall towards the throne room.

[Lord Ire]

Watching Executor Zairon walking by them, Kommisar looks at Kaalyanii Hul and continues to brief her on where the project is going from here. "The RGE and KDY have a negotiation coming up for a new contract to build ships, I will propose this project to them when we meet. If they don't want to go with it, we have another shipyard to approach. As to the people your Shapers will be working with, they will be comprised of technical crews and scientists, only the best the Empire has to offer."

[kaalyanii Hul]

That surprised her, considering what the Yuuzhan Vong had done to Kuat in the resulting treachery of their senator, she didn't suppose that anyone who was old enough to remember that particular subjugation would be very willing to take on this project. But then again, he she stood in what she would have once considered the heart of an enemy's empire, conversing with one of the highest ranking beings among them. Had someone appraised her of this a few years ago, she would have laughed at their foolery.

As it was, it was hard not to notice the agitated state of many of those she came into contact with here, her imposing size didn't help matters, but it could have been far worse, her lean frame suggested agility rather than brute strength, and she had forgone the more traditional vonduun crab armour for the sake of this meeting.

"Then I will remain on world, if that is all the same with yourself. There are matters concerning this project I do not believe your abomination shapers will understand fully. It would be advisable but ultimately the choice is your own." She didn't want to appear pushy, but no doubt whoever they sent to speak with Kommisar was not going to be as versed in the ways of the Yuuzhan Vong - and certainly not the extolled - as she.

"I only hope that they are able to set aside what we did to their homeworld, this could be problematic."

[Lord Ire]

"Indeed, Lady Hul... indeed." Kommisar says remembering the storied history of the Yuuzhan Vong's maneuvering at Kuat during the war. "But all the same, with the RGE backing the project, I'm sure KDY will be amenable to be part of a project of this magnitude. The Kuati have pride about being the best, this project will give them a chance to prove such a claim."

Motioning over to the guards that accompanied Kaaylanii Hul, Kommisar continues to speak to her, he is inquisitive about her accommodations. "Are your quarters in the Palace adequate enough for you?"

[kaalyanii Hul]

That was minor comfort, the fact that the Kuati might be receptive to something if the RGE were the ones to approach them with it was true enough, she could forsee that happening. But how would they react when they realized that to perfect the 'science' of shaping, there would need to be several shapers in place at their facilities? That was a bridge to cross when they came to it, she supposed, and for the time being it was better concentrating her attentions on the here and now.

And she had planned on doing a bit of personal recon while she was here, learning all she could about these ones and their ways to enable her a better grasp of what these people were like, how they worked and how best to interact with them.

Some things were utterly perplexing to her, one of them being the concept of what she had heard Drevin once reffer to as small talk - something she had berrated him heavily for during their time together on the run. But she had become used to his little musings and it seemed not to be a trait only inherrant with him. Other infidels engaged in it also.

It wasn't something that Yuuzhan Vong did amongst themselves, there seemed to be no purpose to it, but it was a skill she could learn from when interacting with such infidels.
And here was her chance...

"My quarters are fine, I spent time among your kind during the course of the war. I appreciate the thought taken into removing many abominations from my living space, the uniformed nature and sharp angles unnerve me far less without their presence." She informed him with a judicious nod. "Am I permitted use of my villips now? I wish to inform the extolled of my progress here."

[Lord Ire]

"That you may, Lady Hul." Kommisar responds to allowing Kaalyanii Hul to transmit a message. As he does so Tuulk approaches Kommisar from behind and leans in to whisper something in the Regent's ear, Kommisar turns his head slightly to hear better and shows no emotion as to the news. It is bad news indeed but he hides it well as he replies to Tuulk with what could seem as ambiguous banter.

"Happy hunting, Grand Admiral." is what Tuulk hears as he walks away and heads for the Turoblifts. Kommisar turns back to look at Kaalyanii Hul and gives a reassuring grin. "Please excuse me, I have a pressing matter of state to deal with. I'm sure your guards will be able to escort you back to your room without me tagging along for the trip. Kommisar bows his head slightly to Kaalyanii Hul and walks off to the turbolifts as well.