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**Callista** · 02-28-2003, 02:27 AM

“Your wager is right, Master…” and if anyone knew about wagers, it was Callista. The high stake Sith Knight gambled belongings and her own life on a regular basis just as if she were playing a life long game of sabaacc.

She continued, more on a serious note, “Though those new things are most certainly going to be taking a step towards the backburner soon. I feel as if I’ve lost touch here at the Empire…with training, you, the darkside all together.”

Callista brought the glass steadily to her lips and sipped, peering at the bottom of the chair Dara sat in. She wasn’t wanting to make eye contact just yet, not really sure if she was finished spilling her story.

“Drifter’s…the smuggling ring…it just all seems as if I’m going in the wrong direction.” This time she did eye Dara, her long time friend and mentor.

Shrugging she smiled slightly.

"What about you? How are meetin--things going?" She grinned at her 'slipup.'

**Dara Shadowtide** · 03-12-2003, 11:24 PM

:: Dara looked into her apprentice's eyes, sensing some inner conflict regarding matters close to her dark heart ::

"It is sometimes easy to lose touch with such a large organization as the Empire. But I am never farther than a comlink message away, my apprentice. Do keep that in mind should you ever need my presence or advice in any matter.. Sith Empire or personal."

:: She paused before continuing ::

"In times where we feel lost in the dark side, we must sometimes renew our initial pledge to the Dark Arts.. perhaps find one thing we want to learn more than anything in the galaxy and then set a goal to achieve that task. A life without goals is a life yet to be lived fully in my opinion."

:: A smile touched upon Dara's lips at Callista's gentle suggestion about her earlier visitor ::

"My meetings are quite.. fulfilling actually. And I do thank you for asking. However, I would like to help you in your situation if I can, my apprentice. Do you have a plan or idea of where you would like to go with your life?"

**Callista** · 03-20-2003, 09:16 PM

A nod and then silence befell the room as Callista thought a moment. She knew what she wanted…but getting there would be the hard part.

She whispered at first, “Yes, Master, I do know what I want,” and then spoke louder, more confidently, “to rid myself of all these ties…smuggling ties…and become a greater Sith. I’m so distracted I’ve forgotten what I came here for…” A pause. “Power…I hunger for it every day, thinking that the more money I have the more powerful I will become…but money is only a material value. I want the power of the Darkside, to be able to squash my enemies at anytime…I want to be feared in this galaxy.”

A grin touched her lips as she looked to Dara. “You know what I mean?”

**Dara Shadowtide** · 03-21-2003, 11:35 PM

:: Dara looked into Callista's eyes ::

"Sometimes it is difficult to think about letting go of who we are.. or who we have been in the past. Although in some cases our ties from the past can prove to be invaluable assets at the most unexpected times. Our past shapes us into who we are today, and our future is defined by our choices in the galaxy at this moment."

:: She paused in thought and then continued with a smile ::

"However, seeking power is what we do as Sith. It does require a serious committment to studying the Dark Arts though, my apprentice. Are you prepared to make the necessary sacrifices?"

**Callista** · 04-02-2003, 03:56 PM

Callista listened to Dara without a single movement. Each word soaked in, running through her mind over and over again. This woman before her was truly wise much beyond her years. It would do the Lordess well to sit here, talk with her, and get insight.

As the question turned to her, she smiled, desire burning in her eyes. She said but a few words in reply, “Positive, my Master.”

After a brief pause it dawned on her that there had always been a part of the darksides that she had never been exposed to and perhaps this was what Dara had meant by studying the 'Dark Arts'. Callista started, “Master Shadowtide…in this quest for power…will I be taught the gift of Magic or Illusion? These things have always been somewhat of an interest of mine and I’d surely like to add them to my resume.”

**Dara Shadowtide** · 04-10-2003, 11:13 PM

:: The Sith Master's gaze remained upon her apprentice as she inquired about the ever mysterious sith magicks and illusions ::

"Indeed you will, my apprentice. No matter what experiences or skills you gain along the way.. there is always more to learn. I look forward to guiding you in this new level."

:: Dara smiled ::

"Speaking of apprentices, I see that you now have one of your own. How is that progressing?"

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