[h2][b]Eri 'Moram - Dxun[/b][/h2]

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This Jedi’s capabilities went beyond even what Eri had witnessed sparring with Jerus, though she likely had at least a few minor surprises for him as well. She did not know by what means he was projecting lightning, but it was not as energetic as the plasma shots her shields were designed to resist, so they could withstand the bursts he was using. He did jostle her head with the strike he landed, but the fact that she had a fully-sealed helmet deadened the blow considerably. Although, the fact that he could seemingly freeze her team in place was alarming. It made him a threat she could not afford to underestimate. 

Eri growled audibly. This power he had access to frustrated her to no end. The Force was the only advantage he had. He relied on it - [i]depended[/i] on it - to surpass her. She saw the way he attacked, the way he moved, the kind of swings he made. She [i]knew[/i] she was better than him. She had every confidence that her skill with a blade surpassed his, and were she in his position, with the kind of power he could wield, she would have already killed the both of them. She wanted to fight him, to overcome his advantages and prove by how much her skill with a blade outstripped his own…but she had to resist the lure of pride. She could risk her own life, but would not risk those of her allies. This Jedi needed to be killed, by whatever means she could. 

Eri had to quickly think of what advantages she might have, and fortunately, it only took a quick look at her surroundings to give her inspiration. The beam rifle she had dropped in pursuing the Tarentatek was still on the ground, nearby. She expected he could use the Force to prevent her from reaching it, but…why would he? What reason would he have to fear the weapon? She knew Jedi could effectively protect themselves from the blasters of their universe, and this Jedi practically radiated arrogance. He had no way of knowing that the weapon had a near-lightspeed beam that would make any amount of reaction times pointless without hands that could move at light speed as well. If anything, from his perspective, her using a ranged weapon would just make it easier for him to overwhelm Jerius.

“Just hold him off for a few seconds.” Eri said to Jerius through their comms before dashing at a full sprint towards the beam rifle. 

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[h3][b]Thaz - Nal-Hutta[/b][/h3]
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Thaz took a long drink of what Jerus had ordered for her, but even the [i]hint[/i] of an additional reward was easily enough to draw back in her immediate attention. After putting down the glass, she leaned over towards Jerus, paying little mind to any notion of personal space as she looked over the schematics along with him. “Hmm, weapons, new designs…no way to know if they’re better than what we already have yet. But, uh, schematics from another universe, exotic weapons, exotic tools. Still valuable, yes, even if they’re not better. I want a copy.”