BPI, Zowl's Office, Zero

"About a fifth of the usual.... seeing as it's almost useless to you. The Fleet was a heavily armed and large Supply Convoy that had been out of contact and near the sector, around the time of the incident. Shortly afterwards that same fleet was attacked by the Blood Dragon Pirates. Standard Naval and Military protocol demands that the all the ship's records be wiped clean upon being boarded or disabled by an enemy force. The Pirates stole what they could and totalled the rest of them. Then a Warlord from a nearby sector named Zin Merlig had his forces scavenge through what was left, then Ugors appeared and started taking all they could. Afterwards, the survivors seemed to have been killed in their escape pods. I'm not sure who among all these groups actually did it. But all in all, it's a dead end that keeps the Republic as prominent suspects."

BPI, Zowl's Office, Zowl

It was always so hard to cover up information. Those who commit crimes spend many precious hours, even days just trying to erase data or give misinformation to cover themselves. Of course such endeavours were nearly always impossible as was proved here where, even though everything conspiraced against the truth, Zowl's contact knew enough of what had happened to piece together a timeline of events.

"And the supposed Jedi involvement in the matter? The tales of lightsabre wielders? Or is that portion of the facts on a need to know bases?" Zowl asked.

BPI, Zowl's Office, Zero

"I'm not sure what to tell you on that one, I'm afraid. The fleet was suppose to make contact with a few Jedi Knights but my information on it is scarce at best. Then again, those on the video could be rogue Jedi? However, I have been made recently aware that the Jedi Order is sending someone to retrieve what they can from the fleet. If they track down and seek out the Ugors they may have get first access to information regarding the fleet. The question is, is this something we want?"

BPI, Zowl's Office, Zowl

"No." Zowl admitted, the first draft of data was always the untampered draft, "So we send people with our own interests in mind after the Ugors instead perhaps?"

BPI, Zowl's Office, Zero

"That of course, is entirely up to you. I would do so though, if it were me. Thankfully, Ugors rarely tamper with their finds much as this might affect resale value. Anion isn't far from it, if you plan on sending the boy from earlier (he means Ira)? However, his task on Anion could prove very useful? Seeing as only the Jedi are there to represent the Republic and all."

(WHY, why Jedi why not GAR soldiers, they will know Ira on sight)

All across Coruscant (Republic Day!!!), Jaden

The festivities were under way and Jaden waited in the main lobby for Shari to finish getting ready to go to the celebrations....

Shari's Room, Jedi Temple, Shari

Shari slipped a silky black dress on and tied a white sash across her waist. The dress was embroidered with beaded flowers. Her hair was hanging freely, cascading in soft waves over her shoulders. She had curled it. She never wore it down otherwise, it wasn't practical. She had faint touches of blush on her cheeks, eyeliner, gloss on her lips and eye shadow.

Emerging, she found Jaden in the main lobby and smiled. "I'm ready... what do you think?"

Main Hall, Jedi Temple, Jaden

As Jaden turned to look at her, his jaw dropped and his face turned red, with his eyes wide. She looked beautiful!!!

"I-i-i-i-i-i-i-i.... w-w--w-w-well.... G-g-g...."

Main Hall, Jedi Temple, Jaden

Shari smiled and blushed pink at his response.

Main Hall, Jedi Temple, Rynn

As she walked past on her way to the hangar, Rynn smiled and said, "I hope that you both enjoy Republic Day. Hopefully I will return in time to join in the festivities." She continued onward, sensing that her old Pawadan was alive. Rynn hoped that he still would be by the time she got to Tatooine.

Cockpit of the Bright Side, Main Hangar, Jedi Temple, Rynn

Powering up her ship, Rynn flew out of the temple hangar and high over the endless ecumenopolis of Galactic City. Far below, people celebrated the holiday, and confetti and cheers filled the air. Firing her suborbital thrusters, Rynn got clearance to leave and rocketed away from Coruscant. Once in space she set coordinates for Tatooine, and the Bright Side vanished into hyperspace.

((I Control Jaden not you!!! lol))

Main Hall, Jedi Temple, Jaden

Jaden shook his head and regained at least some of his composure.

"S-s-s-sh-sh-shall w-we... h-h-head o-out n-n-now?"

Main Hall, Jedi Temple, Shari

Shari nodded with a smile. "Lets go."

Main Hall, Jedi Temple, Jaden

Jaden lead the way. As they both got onboard the shuttle that was to take them to the festival with the other attending Jedi....

Shuttle, Shari

Shari sat down and looked at Jaden as he sat next to her. She smiled at him.

Shuttle, Jaden

Jaden looked at Shari and smiled back with a blush. She looked so beautiful... it was making him a bit nervous.

Shuttle, Shari

Shari went slightly pink and turned to look out the window, oggling the city again.

Shuttle, Jaden

It was a long trip but they soon arrived at their destination and the shuttle's doors opened for everyone to leave.

"I g-guest we... better get going t-then..... huh?"

Jaden held out his hand for Shari to take....

((You can post in Etti IV you know? Btw, we are getting things underway with that event you wanted Shaa to be a part of!!!))

Shuttle, Shari

Shari rose and took it, still a little pink. Then, seeing all the people outside, she gasped.

Shuttle, Jaden

Jaden, blushing, led the way and guided her by hand to the great festival infront of them. There were rides, music, dancing (he was real nervous about that one), food, drinks, giant hologram projections of party favorites and special events, and way more than he could grasp just by looking at them from here....

Republic Day Festival, Shari

It was lucky Shari was holding Jaden's hand. She was twisting every which way, determined to see everything at once.

((What thread is everything happening in? For that event.))

((Skor II as of now!))

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Jaden blushed as he looked at Shari, thinking on them holding hands, he coughed a bit before he spoke.

"S-so.... what... do you w-want to do... first?"

((Okies I'll check it out))

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari didn't even look at him, she was too busy looking at everything and everyone else. "What don't I want to do???"

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Before he could say anything a Republic festival staff member or RFSM walked over to them and handed them some necklaces and other party stuff. He also took a quick picture and handed it back to them.

RSFM: "It's so nice to see a young couple enjoying the festivities."

Jaden's face erupted red at the man's remark!!!

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari turned to see the man and blushed beet red.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Jaden tried to say that they weren't a couple, but the man asked an even more embarrassing question before Jaden could manage to speak.

RSFM: "How about one with you two kissing then, huh?"

The man held the holocam out waiting for them to kiss for the picture.

Jaden's face entered an even deeper burning red shade!!!!

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari went an even deeper red, if that was even possible, and looked at the ground then Jaden, trying to stammer out that they weren't a couple. It was usually Erin who got embarrased, she thought.

(I feel so sorry for them)

((Hehe... I don't... I love putting my characters in awkward situations LOL.))

(Your mean, its still funny to read, how you been recently)

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Before the RFSM man could do anything else someone called him over and he told Jaden and Shari that it looked like he had to leave. He then wished them well and hoped that they would wnjoy the festivities as he ran off in the direction his name had been called.

Jaden shook his head.

"K-kinda funny.... right? That people keep thinking that... w-were a... couple, huh?"

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari looked very relieved. She nodded in response to Jaden's question. "Yeah..." she said, taking several deep breaths to regain her composure.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

After an akward moment of silence Jaden decided to speak up.

"H-how about we see all the sights on the festival tour shuttle? If.. that's what you want... I mean?"

Republic Day Festival, Shari

"Sure, I'd love it." Shari said smiling.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Jaden took Shari to the tour shuttle and found them some seats with a great view....

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari sat by the window.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Fireworks burst into full bloom with fantastic colors and patterns that captivated the eye.

"Wow it sure is beautiful, huh?"

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari stared open mouthed.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

The incredible fireworks combined with various changing colors from search lights, made for it to be a sight to behold.

"Wow~"

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari didn't have any words to describe it. She just stared.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

As the tour shuttle disembarked, they arrived at a circus and games part of the festival.

"You want to see what's in there?"

Republic Day Festival, Shari

"Sure," Shari said smiling.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Jaden took her hand, only blushing slightly this time, and guided her through the circus shows and booths.

"What do you want to try first?"

((Feel free to make up one that can be based off something we have in real life?))

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari spotted what looked to be an elaborate hall of mirrors. "Lets go there," she said, pointing.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

"Alright then... that does look like fun."

Jaden followed Shari to the house of mirrors and magic....

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari entered and looked around.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

It was strange and disorienting as gravity deviced offset their natural sense of balance and holograms, in conjunction with the mirrors, made things distorted and fantastic.... he even got to see what he'd look like as a Wookiee!!!

Republic Day Festival, Shari

Shari stood in front of a mirror showing her as a Twi'lek. She grinned at Jaden.

Republic Day Festival, Jaden

Jaden blushed when he saw her like that and with scampy clothing no less! His nose started to bleed a trickle....

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