Companion Quest: Lost Lives and Lost Stars
MESSAGE: Commander -- when you have a moment, Eight wants to speak with you, privately.
Takes place at any given time during KOTXX, outside the Commander's chambers.
Eight does not answer when you approach, but offers a serene smile in place of a greeting. He respectfully folds his hands behind his back and stands at attention.
>What's so important to call me out here?
'Nothing in particular, but as a spy, I pride myself on knowing the going-ons of those around me. We haven't had a moment to ourselves since...well, every night thus far.'
>It's been hectic.
Eight's brows crease slightly. 'Indeed. I would ask how you have fared, but nothing prepares one for a war they were thrown into headfirst. Look after yourself, Commander. Most of us don't get many chances to say that.'
>(Alternate) I feel like I haven't had a good night's sleep since carbonite.
Eight tilts his head, the corner of his mouth pulling up subtly as if he wants to laugh, but refrains. 'You share the sentiment of our troops.' He takes on a more serious tone once more, and a sympathetic look in his deep eyes. 'I've only heard the basic details of what you've undergone, but...'
>It's nothing. I don't want your pity.
'It was not my intent to offend.' Eight bows apologetically with one hand touched to his chest, yet appears unfazed by your cold remark. 'I only wish to make sense of the person we follow. It takes a certain soul to survive this, after all.'
>I...don't exactly know what I'm doing. Or what is happening. It's all too much to take in.
>I've lost five years of my life. Five, long years, to a tyrant and a despot. The galaxy's moved on without me.
Eight pats the floor next to him, offering it as a seat to you. He listens intently as you tell your sordid tale, and offers no remarks until you have finished.
'There is still a place for you yet, Commander. You only have to find it. The passage of time is harsh, but you are not a relic of a bygone era, nor a tool to be discarded. Whatever challenge lays across your path...I know you will overcome. The question remains: is this your wish?'
>I wasn't exactly given much of a choice.
'Let's see to it that this time you do,' Eight intonates solemnly. A mirthful light enters his eyes. 'I'll even ready a shuttle for you, should you wish to shed your burdens and flee.'
>(Saboteur) Are you trying to sabotage me?
'Perish the thought,' He smiles fondly at you. 'No. I've simply come to know many who wore masks and titles of all sorts to bear the heavy roles they were given. I want to know who lies behind yours. If they'll continue to wear the mantle. Their strength, and their desire.'
>My wish?
'Do you desire this war, Commander?' Eight asks, without a hint of accusation or malice in the question. 'What is it that you fight for?'
>If it's for the good of the galaxy, I'll do what I have to.
'Noble,' Eight says, 'but what about yourself? What star did you come from, to appear out of thin air to fight for us? Forgive me if I overstep, but I would not believe the greater good is your only reason, regardless of what Lana and Koth say.'
>Vengeance. I want revenge against Zakuul, against Arcann for ruining my life.
'Then you'll have it.' Eight meets your fiery gaze coolly, and does not look away. 'But do not let it consume you. I am ever at your disposal, should you require my blade to fall on your enemies. You are not alone.'
>I'm still looking for that answer.
At this, Eight looks curiously satisfied. 'Yes. I would not expect you to. All of us here--are lost, bereft of our homes and purpose. We're still searching for reason in this war of ours. We'll find it with you, Commander, if you'll let us. If you'll let me.'
>What about you?
Eight looks a little surprised that you changed the subject to him, but quickly recovers. 'I am whoever is needed. After Imperial Intelligence's dissolution, that has been many things. By your leave, I hope to be more.'
>(Agent) We share that in common, at least.
He laughs. 'Should I call you Keeper, then?' You quickly wave him off.
>Sit and Contemplate
Eight breaks the silence. 'To be honest, Commander, I know little about you, or what drives you. Why you've been chosen, and why you continue to fight.' He turns to look at you. His hands stray close to yours, not quite touching. 'But I once gazed on a bright star...' He closes his eyes. 'One who shone bright only once, and never again. I see the same spark in you.
Whoever you are...whoever you choose to be, Commander or no, I am at your side.'
>Thank you, Eight.
[You get up to leave. The screen fades to black.]
[END]
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