[Right][h3]Collab with Almalthia Part 2[/h3] Location: Mara`s classroom Time: 2 days ago [/right] “Yes. As for the individual who placed the bounty, we identified him as Ikle Garix. It also appears she has issues with being physically handled. Overseer Haryss and her got into an altercation shortly after her arrival. I was unable to collect more information over it. ” Mara moved to her desk and retrieved another datapad. Upon returning, she offered the device to Tishombra. Tishombra took the data pad and called up the information rather quickly.[color=orangered] "Never trust an Inquisitor to do an Apprentice's work. She was an 'escort' and Garth must be losing hand over fist if he wants a cool one thousand for her alive, preferably.”[/color] “Or there’s something more than meets the eye. His establishment doesn’t appear to be losing any notable funds as far as the Empire can tell. Honestly, I haven’t dug too much into it.” Mara settled back in place against the counter. Nodding Tishombra committed the information to memory. It would serve its purpose later. Knowledge is power.[color=orangered] “Sometimes digging can reveal things that we want to keep hidden. So am I to be herding cats in this tomb?”[/color] “Yes, that will be the outward appearing goal. I also hope to cause friction and distance between the two. I have no doubt Horizon will try to keep close to Mis-Ede, even aid her in winning to avoid punishment.” Mara’s hand reached out to gently stroke one of her plant’s leaves. The thing shuddered with pleasure then appeared to settle down. “I have doubts she will be affected much by the pain or aftermath.” [color=orangered]“Distance them. Consider it done Mara.”[/color] Tishombra touched her heart and inclined her head. “Good.If you have nothing else you want to know, will you leave the datapad on the desk. I still need to finish trimming my plants or they will get fussy.” Tishombra looked at Mara thoughtfully.[color=orangered] “Is this a last resort? What have you tried?”[/color] “We’ve only had them for four days. The last resort would be tossing them into a pit and forcing them to kill each other.” Mara pointed out and inhaled, then continued. “Horizon has been skipping classes and proving elusive, even for Overseer Genbit. The harder we push, the more she fights back in her own ways. Pain seems to stop her from pushing a boundary too hard, but beyond that… it doesn’t seem to do much more. This includes any harm to her ‘friend’.” She moved onto Mahree. “Meanwhile, Mis-Ede has shut down at every attempt we made to reach her. I even sensed the younger one doing… light-sided mediation. A weak variation which according to the Inquisitor, she learned from Horizon. She was heavily punished for it.” Her knuckles had whitened slightly before color returned, her grip loosen from the counter. Tishombra nodded.[color=orangered] “That doesn’t bode well. So stir up anger and fear. Make them use it. I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to take an Apprentice on worthy of a Darth.”[/color] Tishombra was very interested in Dashara Horizon. A somewhat kindred spirit. She found herself wanting to pull for the girl.[color=orangered] “Do you still have access to that hallucinogen?”[/color] “Which variety? I have several.” Mara inquired, curiosity edged into her voice now. She eyed Tishombra as she wanted more details. Her figure already began to move toward her private collection of toxins. [color=orangered]“One that will not kill them and would make them open to suggestion. Corinth never said I can’t play games. You remember how good I am at games.”[/color] Tishombra grinned maliciously.[color=orangered] “Lace it on a stimpack and be powerful enough to work in seconds. I think you have just the thing. Then no one dies and we drive them apart.”[/color] Mara nodded as she looked through the numerous vials. She selected two, a small and larger one. The latter was filled with a thick liquid with a pale glow. She made a little swirl before she began to fill the smaller vial up and set it on the desk. “I don’t have a stimpack in the room. You’ll need to get one and empty it. You have enough for three doses so use them wisely. I would suggest you not let Horizon see you use it, or she might try to overcome it.” [color=orangered]“Noted. They won’t be for her though. Mis-Ede…"[/color] Tishombra trailed off. “From your mention of Overseer Genbit’s name, I figured as much. However, my warning still holds. Horizon has some attachment to Mis-Ede, but why is a mystery. They never met until they were transported to Korriban.” Tishombra shrugged.[color=orangered] "Might just be the fact that they were captured together and in the same vicinity."[/color] She shook her head.[color=orangered] "Does either of them have a strong empathic signature or reason biologically to have formed this bond?"[/color] “Horizon is a Zeltron Hybrid and seems to have a stronger than average empathic ability. It can be problematic for anyone with low mental defenses. We’ve not yet tested the full extent of her ability in this area, but I have noticed high control when it comes to her emotions.” Mara noted as she began to put her toxin away and relock the cabinet. Tishombra's fingers flashed over the screen and called up the information on Zeltons. Reading the excerpt and nodding.[color=orangered] "This could explain why."[/color] Tishombra handed over an in depth analysis of Zeltron physiology and possible Force deviations. Mara took it and examined it. Her eyes rapidly brushed over the words as she digested them. A realization ignited in her eyes causing her to pass it back. “It does. No wonder Embrus chose you as his apprentice, you never fail to go above and beyond the effort to get things done.” Tishombra inclined her head in acknowledgement of the statement. It wasn't easy to impress Mara. Passing over a stimpack that was empty she watched Mara fill it up. Tishombra thanked Mara and collected the hallucinogenic. She exited the room and made her way toward her quarters.