As Crystal observed the duo, she realised that they were more or less in the middle of their... activities. They seemed to have spend already some time already with each other... bu it also semeed like it would still take them some time to finish.
Crystal frowned as she realized that the pair was in the middle of things. She turned toward Reri and began speaking in a low voice, not wanting to risk being overheard. “What do you think? They seem to be in the middle of their fun. Can we afford to wait for them to finish and leave? Or should we try to knock them out and tie them up? Based on what they are doing it's unlikely that anyone will come looking for them any time soon.”
Reri frowned. "I know Queen is present now, but can move at later time to private quarters, those are more guarded. But one of the duo is a starfighter pilot, her dissaparence can be noted."
Crystal frowned as well. “Do you think we can sneak up on them and knock them out without them realizing how we got in? I don't want them to know about the secret passage. If we can make it seem like we were already hiding inside the storage and they simply did not see us, or that we came from outside the storage, then we can just leave them here unconscious.”
Reri frowned. "I don't know... maybe?" The woman answered unsure. "Depends how much they will be into each other... and if they are not looking at the door... and how stealthy we are..." She hummed, considering the option, but gave no definitive answer.
“I'd say they are quite into each other already. So we wait until they are not looking at the door and give it a try. I will go first – I have some experience with sneaking around... though I don't remember ever having to sneak around people having sex. Still, it can't be that different from usual.” Crystal decided. “I will try to knock both of them out at the same time. I want you to follow behind me and make sure they are unconscious.” If necessary she was willing to use the force to keep the pair from making any noise.
Crystal knelt and started opening door. Spoiler: sneak 20+6 10+11 vs DC 15 There was a slight creak sound as the doors slowly opened, but it was barely heard. Se and her comrade slid into the room. Crystal started sneakily making her way to the pair of lovers... The two were groping each other, kissing each other, grinding against each other. The two separated their lips, a trail of salvia connecting their mouths and looked at each other lovingly~ Crash! Crystal grabbed both of them by the hair and slammed their heads against each other. The two slid on the ground, uncouncious...
For a few long moments Crystal listened carefully for any sign of someone else being nearby. Once she was sure they would not be disturbed she gave a nod to Reri, then focused on tying and gagging the two women, using their own clothes in place of rope.
As Crystal tied both women, Reri looked outside for a moment. "We are clear." She said as she turned to look at Crystal. "Are we leaving them here? Or should put them in the secret passage? They could be found in this place, but if they wake up in the passage... they will know about our route in..."
“We'll leave them here. Let's just move them to the side so that they won't be immediately seen if someone looks inside the storage.” Crystal decided. “Even if they are found there will be no hint who knocked them out or where they went. Now help me move them.” She got to work right away.
The two managed to quickly move the two knocked out people to a less seen place... Reri gagged the duo for a good measure. "Okay, follow me." She said then moved out. The two made their way through the spaceport, unmolested. Reri lead them through the alleys, side streets, easily moving around several checkpoints and guardposts. Eventually, she lead the Sith through another set of secret passages... ... Reri lowered her hand, and croutched as the two approached a railing. As Crystal looked down, she realised that they were on the upper levels of a throne room. "...and that concludes the report." A kneeling guard finished. Crystal, could finally make out the person on the trone... a young woman...
So this is the older sister, Queen Shaani... she's pretty. Too bad we did not arrive earlier and did not hear the report... But let's see what she does now. Crystal was genuinely curious a she observed what was going on below. After taking a good look at the queen she also checked out the other people present in the throne room.
"So, you are telling me, that someone, dispatched a group of guards and freed a prisoner... in the middle of my city... and you have no idea who or how?" The queen asked as she glared at the man. As he did not answer, only lowered his head, she continued. "I guess, that as a person responsible for the police, you will take the responsibility?" She asked, and the man started saying something, sweating heavily. As Crystal looked around, seh realised that there were around a dozen of guards around, and half a dozen of officials. Not counting the officer now facing Queen's wrath.
Is this about me freeing Reri? Probably is, unless there is another prisoner that also escaped... While the man was sweating and trying to explain himself Crystal focused her attention first on the officials present and then on the guards, examining each one and checking to see if any of them stood out in any way, be it in how they looked, what they were doing... or what they were not doing, such as not paying attention to what was going on. She wanted to know if this queen was the one actually in charge here, or if there was someone behind the throne, and this seemed like a good first step.
As she looked around, she found two people of note. First, was a guard, slowly walking around the room, on it's edges, making his rounds... He looked different then the rest of the guards... more attentive. The other was a Fallen woman standing behind the queen, with her weapon prepared. She looked... competent.
Hmm... those two might be a problem. If I decide to move against Shaani I will need to get rid of them first... Crystal made a mental note before focusing her attention back on the queen and the officials present, waiting to see what will happen next.
"Enough!" The Queen exclaimed. "Your second in command will take over your duties. You will take ten men and you will find the escaped prisoner and bring her head. If you fail, you will take her place on the chopping block. Now leave!" The man quickly bowed and made his speedy leave. The queen sat on the throne, her finger clicking against the throne's arm. "Any news of my brother?" She asked. "The chaos of the battle makes it hard for credible reports. We know that he suffered a great defeat, but as of yet, his fate remains unknown." One of the advisors answered. "Yes, yes. So nothing new." The woman sighted
So the brother is likely still alive. That just confirms what I already knew. Crystal kept watching in silence, waiting to see what, if anything, the queen was going to do next.
"And my sister?" "Her forces retreated back to capital. Despite looses she still commands sizeable forces." "So we only managed to even the forces." "...there is a question of the other factions moving..." The queen tsked, as the advisor continued talking. Finally, the court finished and queen departed.
Hmm... things seem to be going well for Shaani, and not so well for everyone else... or so her advisors make it seem. I still want to take a look at her sister and at the former queen's sister before trying to influence this little war... Crystal waited a bit longer to make sure that everyone had left, then gave Reri a sign that they too should leave and head back.