Perfecting the Diamond

[Aurora An'Telkis]

Obulette, Tapani Sector.

The training room in the depth of one of the many estates sheltering Mecrosa assassins, was silent except for its sole occupant's breathing.

Beads of sweat rolled down her neck and upper back as she pushed herself even more. The last hours of physical training hadn't been enough for her. She yearned to do more, to feel her progress, both in her muscles and her psyche. While Aurora understood that it wasn't her mother's place to teach her the dark arts of the Sith, she longed for that. So in the meantime, the young brunette did her best to become the most promising new Mecrosa assassin and make her mother and her cousin proud.

Between techniques to break one's mind, poison knowledge and assorted combat lessons, her days were full but it was what she liked. Family was important to her and preserving House Mecetti's grandeur in the Tapani sector was primordial. Nobody would be able to stand in their way, especially these petty houses so scared they spit on the usefulness of the Mecrosa assassins.

Finishing another series of push ups, she got back to her feet in a feline way. Barefoot, with her brown mane braided, and only wearing black shorts and a matching tank top, she felt someone approaching. She cursed that her potential was untrained, but tendrils of energy dancing around her and within her soul were part of her nature.

[Aurora An'Telkis]

She recognized Aide Fenriz as he appeared at the threshold. Aurora's chin lifted subtly as she peered at the middle-aged man, who has served her family for many years, and who was a usual point of contact between the An'Telkis family and the Mecrosa assassins. She was curious about the reason behind his unexpected apparition. "What is it, Aide?" she promptly queried. Whether she could return to her exercise within the next minutes or was needed elsewhere, she had no interest in idle chitchat and time was precious when she had matters to attend.

He bowed his head to her and didn't waste time. "A ship has appeared on our scanners. His occupant provided clearance to be received. We contacted the High Lady, but she said that you would meet this visitor yourself, m'lady."

Aurora canted her head to the side, wondering what was up. "Who is this visitor? An emissary? A relative?" She didn't understand what was happening and disliked it, but she didn't let it show in her demeanor. Her manners were impeccable and her ongoing training as an assassin was adding to her stoic stance when required.

The man seemed slightly uncomfortable but shook his head. "We know little but the High Lady said clearance was fine. He will be there in one hour. You will meet him then." Without further ado, he bowed and left the room.