"Hey Andronikos just wanted to let you know we won't be back for a little bit longer, things have complicated" they had just arrived at a similar temple after Ashara had found a clue and Kyradia thought Andronikos would get antsy without an update so had made sure to call him

Andronikos' form flickered onto the holocommunicator "complicated how Ky?" Andronikos sounded way more worried than was necessary which didn't surprise Kyradia in the slightest after everything that had happened.

"nothing too bad it just turns out the intruders are force users and they also got away" Ashara was out scouting the temple as there were no life signs minus the obvious fauna.

"do you need any backup that sounds pretty dangerous" Kyradia couldn't tell if it was just cabin fever or if Andronikos genuinely thought it was dangerous

"nah we should be alright" she paused "we kinda need a discrete approach and… well you and Xalek haven't left the best track record in that regard" Xalek especially but that was also what made him effective

"alright but let me know the minute you need my help it's getting kinda awkward alone with a crazy Kaleesh" Kyradia got that he definitely was alittle crazy

"alright hun don't worry we'll be back in no time" she hoped anyway the sooner this was over the better

"so are these guys Sith, Jedi or are they other weirdos?" bless him he had never really understood the force side of things

"not sure yet but they were doing some weird ritual when we arrived" Kyradia was still very puzzled by the ritual as far as she could tell nothing happened but they had been speaking like it had been a success

Andronikos laughed "so probably on the sketchy side then"

"yeah most likely, I mean that's usually not a good sign" Kyradia was way too familiar with force rituals if she could never be involved with one again she would be grateful

"hey as long as it doesn't involve absorbing ghosts" Andronikos joked, wow he was right there what a terrible idea

"yeah definitely" force ghosts were another thing she could do without for the rest of her life. Except maybe Marr that was a good experience

"so where are you guys now just in case" Andronikos worried too much, if she told him about the injury he would be here in an instant, it was fine now anyway, felt good as new.

"Ashara found a connection between Kavaraa's temple and two others that surround a big temple of some important sith guy Exec ken? Something like that, Ashara says he's a big deal, anyway we thought we'd investigate it see if we could ambush them"

"how's that going by the way" Ashara was investigating not her what did he mean

"well Ashara is investigating now but I'll have a look too soon" what an odd question

"no with Ashara how's it going with Ashara" oh that did make more sense in hindsight

"uhhhh well ok so far, she is impressed with how I've changed so that's something" Kyradia found it very difficult to read Ashara she hoped she understood the fight with Kavaraa, it was all so difficult to explain

"well she hasn't disappeared yet so that's something" Andronikos said with clear sass, he definitely still held a grudge that Ashara had stopped looking for Kyradia

"Andy come on you know there was more too it than that" Kyradia wasn't mad at Ashara for not saving her, everyone changed in those few years she was just glad none of them got themselves killed

"yeah I know I'm just saying, she's still quite attached to the jedi" Kyradia knew that all too well "have you told her about that?" Kyradia knew what Andronikos was implying, ugh the one thing Kyradia didn't know how to explain

"well um I told her about the fight but I uh I haven't told her that part yet, I was gonna do it after this you know once we've reacclimatised" Kyradia knew she had to tell her she just wanted it to be in the right environment.

"Ky the longer you don't tell her the worse it's gonna be" he was right, of course he was right, she knew he was right but it just wasn't that simple for her

"I know but I'll just wait till after this is done and then I'll do it" she meant it she would have to eventually

"alright just remember I'll always have you back hon" that was really nice to hear she knew she could always rely on one person no matter what and he was a great person at that

"Thanks Andy… you're the best" she ended the call and put away her communicator

Suddenly she heard from behind her "I'm finished scouting" which made her jump out her skin.

Ashara had creeped up on her while she was talking "oh my god how long have you been there?" hopefully not too long given the subject of conversation

Ashara looked embarrassed "Sorry, only just got back didn't mean to scare you" Kyradia did her best to recompose herself

"it's fine no worries I wasn't scared anyway, I don't scare easy" probably best to save face didn't wanna look weak

"yeah clearly, come on it's empty and I found a perfect place to hide" Ashara quickly led her into the temple entrance, it looked mostly the same as the other temple but somehow even less well kept. Turns out Kavaraa at least kept it somewhat tidy, little bits of rubble scattered the floor showing clear indents from where they had fallen. Similar inscriptions lined the walls most faded and incomplete. They made their way into the main chamber where Ashara showed off her 'hiding place' a large hole in the wall big enough for at least two with a convenient rock in front of it

"man… they'll never see us coming" it was definitely not as inconspicuous as advertised

Ashara scrunched up her face "Hey I'd like to see you do better in 5 minutes" she had a point there but nonetheless they settled into the hole and moved the rock back in front

They both focussed preparing for the fight ahead, no slip ups this time…