Deimos was pleased with himself. Kylo had done as expected, and promoted him to the Imperiaror's rank. While this was a happy occasion, Deimos knew he had to tread carefully, as the Supreme leader suspected him of his predecessors death. Kylo's wrath was something that should be avoided whenever possible, though he had a way to get him off his back. All he needed to do was find the Jedi base and Kylo would trust him again.
As he thought that, he felt something. It was Talik, he was sure of it. Talik was a hard woman to crack, but he was getting to her. Their bond was severed but he still could influence her dreams, and whisper in her ear. She often dreamt of Adrianna, but he was confident he could change her. Out of everyone in the universe he chose her. The other knights looked down on him for his choice, but he loved her. Or at least he perceived his attachment to her as love. Kylo felt the same way about Rey, and if he had Rey's sympathy, why shouldn't he have Talik's? Deimos had known Talik since she was a girl and how long had Kylo known Rey? A few months at most. Why shouldn't Talik feel sympathy for him, hadn't he killed the Imperator for her and allowed her to escape with the traitors she called friends? Didn't he deserve to be loved?
"Deimos, the Supreme Leader wants to see you," said a voice from behind him. It was General Hux.
"I didn't know you were his messenger boy." replied Deimos with a little to much enthusiasm in his voice.
"Quiet Deimos, remember your place."
"At least I know my place Hux." Hux began to choke, but Deimos stopped short of rendering him unconscious. "I'd do well to remember mine if I were you, General. I wouldn't want you to have an accident while on the job." Hux glared at him while he gasped for breath. Hux had always had his eye on Talik's closest friend Adrianna. He had found a hologram of her in his bedroom along with some bad poetry and more than a few journal entries about her in his personal logbook. He told the other knights, some of whom laughed with him, but Bia and Pathos scolded him. Bia told him it was hypocritical of him to poke fun when he felt the same about Talik.
"What does she know of my feelings toward Talik?" He thought as he walked along. "My feelings are real, it's not like some childhood crush."
Deimos never liked Bia. He didn't like any of his allies sans Phobos, his twin sister, but Bia was a special example. She always tried to mother him and the others, even when they did not need it. She was too emotional and something about her seemed different lately. Ever since Erebus left she seemed angrier than usual. Everyone was, but there was something else, another emotion he couldn't place. He shook off this as he entered the Supreme Leader's chambers. He would have to have a discussion with her soon, preferably after his meeting with Kylo.