04 Network, Video;

[kallig]

[The video clicks on to a... Slightly older looking Altair, in clothes much finer than he wore before. He looks perhaps a bit more tired than ever, though not confused- so it's safe to assume he remembers his time on Agra 10.]

Back again, then. And... [He looks around, unfamiliar surroundings, but his memories are true- another trip off planet thanks to the Agrii then?] In the middle of some sort of event, it seems? A little hotter here than I would have preferred, but beggars can't be choosers.

[At least this time around, he'd been taken from a somewhat calmer situation. He'd been standing contemplating the Eternal Throne, and then he was here. He really can't complain. Given that he couldn't remember Agra 10 during his absence from it, he's sure the GEMINI Captains won't go rogue without him.] How long has it been since I was here?

It feels like forever, but...

[He's going to need to seek out some people regardless, he supposes.]

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[thrawnsaide]

....Emperor? Really? Congratulations!

[Eli replied and pulled Altair in a hug.]

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[kallig]

[Altair couldn't help but smile slightly as he was pulled into a hug, not pulling away from it quite yet.]

Thank you, Eli.

[Pulling back from the hug then, he shrugged a shoulder.] I wish I could say that it was entirely intentional. That there had been another choice...

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[thrawnsaide]

Oh....but I'm sure from what I've seen that you would be a great leader. I think the galaxy needs someone with a more open mind.

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[kallig]

Maybe I will be. Still, had I seen any way to not have to carry that burden, I would have taken it. But after the war, the galaxy needed stability.

[And he could provide it.

Not that peace lasted long. Still, Altair took on certain responsibilities, and he intends to do his best to provide freedom, stability, and prosperity to both his own people and the people of the Sith Empire, too.] Personal peace is one thing. But it's not worth very much, if the galaxy is falling apart around you.

Being Emperor isn't what I wanted, because I believe ultimate power corrupts. But I will play the role of leader for the sake of my people.

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[thrawnsaide]

The fact that you're able to put aside your own desires to help those in need is a big trait of why I respect you so much. I'm sure you'll be able to shape the galaxy into a better place.

I am surprised that while you weren't gone for a long time here....it doesn't warrant the time you were gone for. I don't understand how the Agrii are able to mess with time and have no consequence behind it.

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[kallig]

... From the sound of it, any peace or stability I create in my own time doesn't last.

[Given what Eli's own time is like.

Altair wants to believe he can create lasting peace. But the future does seem awfully set in stone.] Yes, it is indeed a curious ability... A worry for another day, but a worry nonetheless.