Stars will Shine: The Great Rooting

11: Mirror

A small group of Eliksni arrived on pluto for reasons unknown. They were tainted in orange colours... That must be the House of Stars. Leading the crew was a large-sized Eliksni - Nalfis himself. The Ketch of House Mirror loomed before them, the smell of ether was strong in the air. The pink banners of the House blew in the breeze.

"Huh... So the House indeed resides here. Onward."
The general said and walked forth, the crew following. As they approached, the group would notice that the temperature grew steadily warmer. The entrance to the Ketch was wide open and a rather large male Eliksni was standing outside it with a Servitor. The crew closed up on the entrance, noticing the Eliksni and the Servitor.

"We are of House Stars, and we were asked to investigate this place by our Kell."

The bored-looking doorman turned to the group and said,

“One hundred glimmer per head.”

The crew was surprised by the fact that they had to pay to get in, and yet the general collected about 600 glimmer and gave it before the doorman let them pass. As they entered, the scent of ether became intoxicating as it was being burned in thuribles around the Ketch. The interior walls were lined with mirrors which gave the illusion that it was much larger than it actually was. The Kell, a female by the looks, sat in a throne on the far end of the room. Vandals and captains of multiple houses lounged with drinks and women, obviously enjoying themselves.

"We are from the House of Stars, sent here by Kell-King Traviks. So.. You are...?"
Nalfis introduced his crew before asking shortly.

“Yes, I know who you are. I have informants in all houses, and I welcome all here. I do not, however, tolerate those who do not know our history. Who do not know of the old houses.”

"Of course we are aware of the old houses."
He said, nodding a few times while feeling unsure of this slight turn of events. He did not expect this interaction to go down this way...

“Yet, you come to a house of old knowing not the banner they fly,”
The Kell was obviously annoyed.
“Would you approach House Devils or House Winter in such a way?”

"The Devils and the winter... Sickening. They are enemies of us."
The general showed disgust at the mentioning of these names.

“You know the fighters, and you know the zealots, but you don’t know the entertainers?”

"That is what we are here for. Please, speak of yourself and your house."

“We are House Mirror, and I am Lady Aprysik.”
She was obviously upset that she wasn’t recognized.
“We welcome all who come, as long as they pay the cover charge.”

"Yes, we noticed."
The general replied, turning his head to the entrance they came from.
"I think it would calm your mind if I told you that our Kell, Traviks, knows more than we do. Hell... He is the wisest I've known."

“Then why would he send an envoy without first educating them? Does he want you to look like fools or is he not as smart as you believe him to be?”

"We hadn't expected to meet your house on this planet. Well... To an extent. But we were not sure at all. We were sent simply for resource gathering until we've noticed all you have here. If you wish, Traviks can be sent here so you may speak, Kell to Kell."
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he general replied; he seemed to wish to keep his cool spirit, although he didn't feel great with the slight disrespect of this Kell. But other thoughts did fill his mind: considering all that is happening here, Traviks, although not in a dangerous way, could be at risk...

“In that case,”
her tone changed dramatically.
“Please enjoy your stay! To honour the first meeting of Mirror and Stars, this evening’s entertainment is on the House for you and yours.”

"Ah. Very well, we will, uh... Take looks around while you may speak with Traviks."
He replied before seemingly chattering in Comms as Aprysik sat in wait, and when he finished, he nodded to her direction.
"He shall arrive shortly. Thank you for your hospitality."
He finally said before going off with his crew further in while Aprysik sat back and awaited the Kell...