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Who: Ulaz and You! Mostly open, one closed
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Blameless and Iskaulit
When: Not too long after coming out of calibrations

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So it seems that not everything is as it was when we went into the calibrations. Of course we have added crew members to various ships and I would like to welcome them.

It is also regrettable that the Blameless has lost their previous captain as I have been promoted to the position. I hope though that he is well.

Action - Open
[For the first part after returning, Ulaz spends a great deal of time on the Blameless almost as if nothing has happened, taking over the captain's positions. But his crew will notice that at least initially, he is spending more time sitting in the dining room.

It is also likely that on the first evening, the crew and anyone who might be visiting will notice a random bottle of beer sitting in front of the door to the captain's room. It's full and unopened and just... there. If it gets removed, eventually another will appear in its place later in the evening.

The second day, the one that was there last is removed by Ulaz and another one doesn't replace it.

During this time, he can also be found on the Iskaulit as well, doing his usual training.

Action - Closed to Biffy
[The first evening, as soon as the sun has properly set and it has been given at least what he considers a decent amount of time, Ulaz heads to Biffy and Lyall's room. He pauses at the door for a moment and then knocks]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

An ancient civilization who put a lot of stock in strength. Their military prowess is the stuff of legend. We usually use the word to reference overly harsh conditions or environments.

He didn't seem inclined to share a lot and it felt rude to press on too much.

I see. Yes, that is a very good comparison, not just with Blade of Marmora, but with Galra as a whole. We believe in something called palen-bol, which means "the enlightening pain". Getting smarter through pain.

He wouldn't have been. It is his way. He created the Blades. It is his job to protect them.

I also have not inquired with you, but... would you be able to tell me more? About what you do? I understood a little from what I saw, but...

Edited 2019-03-22 21:21 (UTC)

I would be able to tell you more. I am probably more willing than Kolivan to do something like that. Did you want to ask now?

Only if you feel like it.

[You did just lose a friend, Ulaz. So, really, it's up to you.]

I am ready to wait if you'd rather not. Those... calibrations are still very recent.

[It's a good distraction. He wants that right now]

I am willing to answer now. They are recent, but they have brought up a lot of questions. Some of which may seem disconcerting.

[Considering he knows others saw him undercover with Shiro]

Well, I should probably ask from the beginning. What exactly is your organisation? I understood that you oppose your race on their expansionism and that you do so covertly.

We are the Blade of Marmora. When the Empire began to expand, we thought that it would bring stability. However, what it actually brought was a tyrant who wanted power. Emperor Zarkon's quest to expand has cost many lives. It is our goal to stop him and help those who have been oppressed.

So, an underground Rebellion of sorts.

The way I understood it, you have your own base, and training to go through... I suppose a recruitment process as well. I could see in your memories that you were not on the straight path of becoming a warrior, but how did you end up as Blade?

Apparently it is less underground now than it was before, but yes.

We have multiple bases. The one that you saw in the memory was our headquarters. The one we were on was the Communications Base Thaldycon. We do train our members and yes, recruit them.

I started out as a fighter with the Blades, but my skills were better placed undercover. I ended up as a Blade because of my brother. His death inspired me to want to stop the violence.

Your brother...

[Yes, he remembers.]

It didn't seem like you two got along very well.

And how were you recruited, exactly? Do people approach you in secret?

No, we did not. But he did not deserve the fate that was dealt to him.

In secret yes. We do not make ourselves known. For me, it was Kolivan who approached me.

What would have happened if you had refused to join?

[Obviously, they would choose people more susceptible to, but you never know...]

Hmm... I don't know that I can recall anyone refusing to accept the initiation. We were careful. However, if they had too much information that would have caused a problem for us.

They would have been eliminated, I suppose.

[It makes sense, given what he's seen and learned of the whole thing. Besides, Lyall himself is not squeamish about killing. He's done it before, on more than one occasion.]

The rest of your family... did you ever see them again?

That is likely, especially if they showed any inclination to use that information against us.

No, I did not after I left for the Blades. It was better that way. They were not in danger.

Do you know if they are still alive at least?

[Even if you are not in contact, surely, you can have news of them, right?]

I know that my brother and father are gone. Given her age now, I will assume that my mother would be. I have no information about my sister. She could still be alive, but all I know is that her name does not appear in computer for being in the Empire's military.

... Would you want to see her again, if at all possible?

[After all, you looked close. Seeing his family again is impossible for Lyall, they're all long dead, but if Galra are long-lived...]

If she were still alive, I would like to see her again. It has been too long since we have talked and last time we did, we parted on good terms.

[Didn't mean her feelings wouldn't have changed after so long]

Then for your sake and hers, I hope that you will one day.

Your organization does remind of a pack with the way you speak of it. It's interesting to see how certain things mirror one another sometimes. Even our long lives are similar, although yours are much longer.

[He knows that is physically impossible back home given that he gave his life for the greater good, but that didn't mean there wasn't a slight chance Nalnear would show up here so he will accept the sentiment and hope that he could as well]

Thank you.

It is very pack like in many aspects. Kolivan is definitely the "alpha". I would not have been "beta" as I understand it. I was too old and familiar with Kolivan to allow him to do things unquestioningly. There was another better suited for that.

Hmmmm... a Beta is not someone who supports without question. My role is to support my Alpha in all things - publicly, and to question him as much as possible - privately. But maybe even then, you might be more of a Gamma, a real foil to be challenged by.

I suppose that was more my role with Kolivan. He thought I was more a thorn in his side. Antok did more to support him.

[Lyall... chuckles.]

I guess this is what a Gamma can feel like at times, yes. But a pack wouldn't be balanced without one.

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