ʜᴀʟꜰ-ʙʀᴇᴇᴅ ꜰᴇᴍᴍᴇ ꜰᴀᴛᴀʟᴇ

her secrets are locked behind a smile that could kill.

"The benefits of an open mind," she says. "Sometimes, allies are where you least expect them." A smile, and a nod. "But we were speaking of more pleasant work for you. We would have to be careful... some of your former fellows may walk the same rooms as I."

//New Dawn friend! Yay!!!!!

"And therein lies an advantage that even fewer possess." Their walk brings them to balconies overlooking the Industrial center of Coruscant, almost a world away from her own tower. "All the better to speak unimpeded in crowded rooms, with too many other voices."

"I had a good reason to learn," she answers simply. Reine only glances once, coy, though she may admit to herself the pride at offering such a shock. "Now you know you have someone to truly listen, should you need."

Her steps, though light, are controlled and keeping pace. As she listens to that simple truth that forms their shared works, her smile returns and she speaks softly. "Cssah bun, Kalleni Arlonn."

How fortunate you found your way to us, then. I'm sure by no small sacrifice. < She gestures, offering that they walk together along the corridors of the Crimson Dawn Citadel. > We all have done as much to arrive at this purpose.

In my line of work, you meet people of all walks. Some more singularly memorable than others. < Her expression resumes the pleasant ease she carries. > You must have quite a story.

Our company is vast, I've not had the pleasure. < Her smile, however, dims in some surprise. Not a look of confusion... but recognition. > Oh...

< a smile > Now you have me curious.

I could use a shadow from time to time at the galas. They're usually quiet. And I'm certain my guard would appreciate another set of eyes, given recent trends.

One must be in my engagements. How go yours?

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is 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 what our 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 holds? always 𝒓𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

// If I was better at cityscape designs, l would draw Denn's humble lil noodle shop. I love how it's twitter canon ✨️