Architect of Misery

Mira nursed her neck where Ripper had gripped her and frowned at him as she scooped up her lightsaber from the floor where he dropped it upon being electrocuted. She looked to Rowan. "Thanks for the help there big guy..." She grimaced and looked to Ripper while she sighed. "Never get a Mandalorian angry, my friend. It never ends well..." She looked to Rowan and smiled. "Any chance you can give me a set of those? I have a few guys I'd like to slap them on and watch them squirm..." However she did feel sorry for Ripper as he writhed on the floor. "Mind not letting him hurt too much I think he's been through enough..." Her eyes traced the scars on his body, if what Mar had shared with them so far was any indication, this man was a victim in his own right.

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Mar sensed the dark presence sooner than the broadcast that KC picked up form VT. He looked to Ghost and Serenity with concern then to Keran. He had sensed it too, his fur was standing on end and his ears were twitching like he was keenly listening for any sign of danger. Keran nodded to Mar in agreement of their silent suggestion.

"You stay, watch after Ghost... we have to check something out." Mar said. "KC... look after them."

KC warbled an affirmative response and rolled to Serenity and Ghost's side, cooing friendly beeps at them in an attempt to reassure them. Mar and Keran made their way towards the presence where they could sense Quint and the rising unease within her.

Mar produced his lightsaber and ignited as he neared the large door, finding it to be locked he wasted no time in cutting his way through it with his lighsaber. Keran ignited his own blade and waited for the door to fall open and they stormed the room. Their eyes fell on the scene as Jin'Lor advanced on Quint who had her saberstaff ignited.

Mar tightened his grip on his saber and studied the strange man. He didn't quite realize it was Jin'Lor at first as he was different than he appeared on the holo, but he had a feeling this was the architect of Ghost and Ryze's misery. He twirled his lightsaber, the blade making loud roars as the crackling blade sliced through the air.

Keran took a defensive stance and looked to Quint. "Child! Come! Together we are stronger than this lone opponent..." He looked to Mar. "I trust you will decide to fight as one rather than stand alone?"

Mar nodded. "I agree... this guy is bad news we have to be smart and on our guard..."