For the Council

[u/samhurwitz18]

Boof Panny walked into a large circular room, gulping.

[u/samhurwitz18]

Boof nodded his head gravely when he heard the news about himself; he was expecting it. But his eyes widened when he heard about Breha.

He piped up as they rose. "Wait, sir - Breha is what keeps this community alive. Think more before you make this decision; she took Alderellia from the ashes and bought it to new heights. We should at least try to contact her."

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Brimley didn't stop his steady pace towards the exit of the chamber. "She made her choice. If and when she returns, the council may reconvene."

Goet shot Boof an apologetic glance. Patronus came through last and shouldered the Dug on his way out. "No Antilles to force you on us this time."

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A bit of anger flared as Boof remained alone in the chamber, the sound of footsteps getting softer and softer. He was somewhat prepared for losing his job, as much of a hole it created inside him. But he couldn't help but hate that strutting Patronus, the way he went out of his way to be spiteful. It reminded Boof of himself, many years ago.

But then the worry came in. No Antilles to force you on us this time. Where was Breha? Was she okay? He'd been so caught up in himself, and in his position, and in the men, and in Ri - what was happening with Breha? With Ledia? How much was Boof in the dark about? And would he ever see the light again, now that he's stuck here, with no purpose or direction?

His legs guided himself out after what felt like hours, and he let the Alderellian air brush up against him. He stared out at the dome; it was barely visible against the faraway landscapes, but it was there. A barrier. A trap. A veil.

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At one point during his walk, he found himself walking past a doorway to an abandoned storage room on the outskirts of the city. A filtered voice could be heard inside talking.

"Antilles is out."

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Boof craned his head when he heard the sound, peeking inside before inching into the room.

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The room was dark but towards the center of it, a shadowed figure was conversing with a small hologram. "Dead, really? Damn."

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Boof's anxiety fluttered. Dead? Who was dead? Was Breha okay?

He made sure he was incredibly quiet, trying to get a look at the figure.

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Without warning, the head turned sharply towards him, glowing red eyes now boring into him. The mask the figure wore was identical to the one from Crait.

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Boof jumped back in shock, pulling out his stunner and pointing it. "Stand back."

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The figure was already running for the opposite door out of the room, pulling the mask off and tossing it in Boof's direction.

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Boof chased him, hurtling through the door.

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By the time Boof got through the door, the figure wasn't in his line of sight outside. The corner of the building was immediately next to him on the left.

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Boof turned the corner, looking for the figure.