Show Must Go On [La Belle Epoque, EN8]

[Xal Kimlya]

Tyr had had his fill of people, the battle to control the spaceport had been messy, thronged with people almost as insane as Tyr, he'd seen first-hand what had happened. He said nothing.

Xal ordered a large platter of mynock wings. And, large glasses of water.

[Lt. Tyber Rook]

"I know Rook," answered the Colonel reassuringly, "Sadly official functions call for less comfortable means. I'm pretty sure you can count on one hand how many times you've seen me in fatigues, and this is why."

She smiled before adding, "It's a pain, sorry."

"Don't be." He offered her a smile back, taking her in. He bit his tongue for a moment, fighting back the compliment. To not cross a line between his thoughts and the regulations regarding military protocol.

How he hated it in this very moment.

The pair walked in just as the Lord began to sing her song. Tyber, for his part, was caught flat footed by the sonorous voice and melody.

"I wasn't expecting music like that, Colonel. Honestly, I don't know what I was expecting. She's very good, though."

[Lord Bellious]

With the song ended, Lord Bellious walked off the stage to get another drink and mingle, nodding to the new arrivals.

[Remmington Thalalas]

Remmington arrives at the party fashionably late. He extends greetings to the hostess and the others gathered. "Thank you for the kind invitation Lord Bellious. I am glad to see you in good health."

[Mahr]

"Your Queen. Her praise will come too short, too halting. You will hear plenty of phrases: our deepest condolences. Your sacrifice will not go unnoticed."

"The thing is...how do you feel? How does your sacrifice feel?"

"THE MASSASSI WILL KNOW, ALL WILL KNOW." He stated, with an air of certainty.

He was now looking at Giyanzi

"WHAT DO YOU WANT, MAHR TIRES OF YOU"

[Lord Bellious]

Moyr intervened.

"I wanted to have a word with you and Giyanzi."

[Mahr]

Mahr nodded to Moyr, glad for a change of pace. He just did not get that guy.

''GOOD, MAHR WANTED TO SPEAK TO YOU TOO''

He turned to the stranger one last time, at least for this dialogue.

''NEXT TIME, BE MORE CLEAR''

[Lord Bellious]

"If you and Giyanzi wish to maintain the level of rapport and cooperation I had with the late Queen, there are relatively imminent matters we should see to." Moyr said quietly.

[Xal Kimlya]

Xal watched the exchange from a distance, with curiosity.

[Mahr]

"If you and Giyanzi wish to maintain the level of rapport and cooperation I had with the late Queen, there are relatively imminent matters we should see to." Moyr said quietly.

"MAHR WANTS LORD BELLIOUS TO REMAIN MASSASSI ALLY" he stated going towards Giyanzi

"MAHR ALSO AS SOMETHING TO ASK LORD BELLIOUS"

[Lord Bellious]

"Then do so, my ally." She walked by his side.

[Mahr]

"MAHR WANTS MASSASSI CULTURE TO SPREAD TO THE EMPIRE'S LOST YOUTH." he explained "IMPERIAL CULTURE MAKES THE MASSES TOO WEAK AND GIVES THEM LITTLE GUIDANCE. THEY NEED THE WHOLESOME VALUES OF THE MASSASSI, VALUES THAT ARE CLOSER TO THE TRUE NATURE OF LIFE."

He paused

"MAHR THINKS YOU ARE GOOD TO DO THAT"

[Char Fin'le]

Char seems to realize that his place is getting tighter here. He had figured out what he needed. Plenty of people were not happy at this turn of events. He could use that.

[Lord Bellious]

Char seems to realize that his place is getting tighter here. He had figured out what he needed. Plenty of people were not happy at this turn of events. He could use that.

A gesture of hand from the host could indicate that she hadn't forgotten their prior agreement to talk. But for now, her focus was on Mahr even if the white-haired man watching them also got a passing glance.

"What aspects of Massassi culture would you like to see proliferated?"

[Char Fin'le]

Char pauses, noticing that gesture, and instead backs to a quiet corner. As is his habit, he purloins a drink meant for someone else and takes a sip.

[Mahr]

A gesture of hand from the host could indicate that she hadn't forgotten their prior agreement to talk. But for now, her focus was on Mahr even if the white-haired man watching them also got a passing glance.

"What aspects of Massassi culture would you like to see proliferated?"

Mahr pondered

''MUSIC AND DANCE AT FIRST...TOO MAKE IT A PHENOMENON.'' He finally said ''INNOVATORS WILL MAKE IT THEIR OWN AND MAKE AN IMPERIAL-MASSASSI HYBRID BUT THE SHEEP WILL SIMPLY FOLLOW IT AND SPREAD THE MASSASSI WAYS"''

[Dapper Dog]

Giyanzi said, "I can produce names of those hybrids and Massassi we should enroll for enhanced officer training."

[Remmington Thalalas]

After offering his greetings to the hostess he moves on. Seeing a Mandalorian at the party he approaches him and Hala. He stops short of them and offers a polite salute.

[Lord Bellious]

Lord Bellious nodded to the royal couple. "In both aspects mentioned, culture and command, among others, the Massassi may play a leading role in showing other species what it means to be a successful Imperial citizen. Your influence and careers for your subjects will emerge faster if you cultivate new sources of power rather than focus entirely on penetrating established ones in the heart of the Empire. Either way, starting with lists of best and brightest is a good idea." She nodded to Giyanzi.

[Mahr]

''MAHR WANTS MORE ENHANCED MASSASSI'' he stated ''BUT ENHANCED MASSASSI NEEDS TO BE PROVEN NOT TO BE STERILE''