"This Empire will stand against existence and will prevail when faced with the cruelty of time. This Empire will etch its name into the stone of eternity. This Empire shall know no failure, shall suffer no defeat and will endure until all that is wi...
Kreel walks through the metallic hallways of the Weeping Willow, a look of grim determination on his face. Soldiers bowed before him and paid their respects to him as he walked, but he paid no mind. Behind floated a small dresser. About his height, from its dimensions, one could assume it only held one outfit. Entering into the hangar, he looked at all the ships that lay ready to take him wherever he so desired. One ship in particular, though, caught his attention. Walking up to the sleek and futuristic ship, it came to life as its systems began to turn on at his presence.
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Penny: "Oh Hello, My Emperor! What can I do for you today?" The AI says gleefully.
Kreel: "How long will you fly to Kuo Kuana?"
Penny: "Ah! Judging by the distance we are from Menagerie, flight regulations, and overall engine functionality...about an hour, My Emperor."
Kreel: "Disregard flight regulation, my orders. You are to get me there in less than thirty minutes. Am I understood?"
Penny: "Oh yes, sir, My Emperor! Sure can do! If you are ready to depart, than please board." The loading ramp of the ship lowers as Kreel steps aboard. The dresser closely followed behind him. "Will Inquisitor Weiss be joining us?"
Kreel: "No. Now fly."
Penny: "Yes, Sir, My Emperor!"
The ship's gravity dust engines ignite as the ship begins to lift up and dart out of the Weeping Willow. Breaking away from the fleet, it quickly broke the sound barrier with a loud booming noise. As Kreel stood inside the ship, he opened up the cabinet and, looking inside, he sighed deeply.
Kreel: "AI?"
Penny: "Yes, My Emperor?"
Kreel: "Contact the Empress. I wish to speak with my wife."
Penny: "Yes, Sir. One moment." After a few moments of waiting, the voice of Willow came from the speakers within the ship.
Willow: "Hello? Beloved?"
Her voice soothed Kreel's nerves as it always did, but he could tell that her tone was more somber. It seemed she had also received the news and took it much harder than he did.
Kreel: "Yes. I am here."
Willow: "When will you and Weiss be back home? I—" Her voice seemed to waver as she built up the courage to continue speaking. "I want my family together."
