09-04-2015, 11:05 PM
"I'm not sure, I'll need some time to examine it..." Athena said softly, approaching the levitating Hippogriff. She couldn't really tell if Kopaka was actually concerned about Glen, or, if he just felt obligated to carry out this new duty. Either way, someone around here had to show some legitimate concern for the helpless Librarian. She couldn't quite tell how exactly the amulet was affecting Glen's appearance differently, but based on the fact that even Kopaka was giving her a bit of a berth, she assumed it wasn't good.
The Toa nodded as Athena approached Glen and began to set about figuring out what she could. He then turned to the nearest soldier.
"I wish to investigate the remains of the foul soul who committed this deed. I assume I will require an escort?" Kopaka asked in his cool, deep tone. The Stormtrooper captain nodded and then elicited a chuckle. Kopaka's eye twitched slightly. Had he said something funny?
"Heh. Nice to have a Prime who understands the concept of protocol for a change." the trooper said before turning to leave the room. Kopaka was about to follow the man, but paused. He called out to Athena who inclined her ear slightly as he spoke.
"Athena, I've calibrated my hardware to be able to scan and interface with the Dataverse. Based on contact protocols, I suppose you can send messages to <!-- e --><a href="mailto:kopaka@kopaka.mobi">kopaka@kopaka.mobi</a><!-- e -->. I will be downstairs if you need me, but I may not stay here based on what the situation warrants."
The God-Soul nodded her head once and returned to her arcane musings. With that, Kopaka caught up to the stormtrooper captain and filed into the lift tube with the armored man. It was slightly cramped in the elevator car, but the glass pane that allowed one to gaze out at the many levels of the Library as they descended helped it feel more open. Kopaka glanced at the slowly lowering sun, peeking out from behind a seemingly endless ocean of buildings. So, the day was growing long. It had hardly felt like any time passed at all since Kopaka first arrived in Coruscant...or even the Nexus for that matter. In that time, he had learned frustratingly little. It was as if the Omniverse wanted to stifle his attempts to discover information on where he came from, to force him to resign to his new station. Perhaps, in time, Kopaka would heed this call, but first, there was a duty to complete. Once he had taken care of the people, then he would begin to take concern in his own affairs.
The Toa looked down at the stormtrooper captain's orange shoulder pad, which Kopaka had taken to represent and indication of the man's rank. Any sentient being was more than just their mask and their role, however. He was not an entirely social person, but Kopaka also had a deep curiosity that drove him to inquire more about the stormtrooper.
"I foresee the possibility of us working together for some time. What is your name?" Kopaka asked, maintaining his icy gaze on the metallic horizon. There was a pause, and then the stormtrooper spoke up.
"...Lieutenant Harrison Brath. Troop Designation 1120-99. You?"
"I am Kopaka, Toa of Ice. Kopaka will suffice."
"Good enough."
There would be no more words exchanged until the lift reached the ground floor. The adjacent elevator had been zoned off with a holographic barrier that hung in the air like a yellow aurora, the Imperial Insignia drifting along lines of suspended light. Kopaka and the lieutenant passed through the intangible barrier, and approached the scene of the suicide.
As far as visages of death go, it was far from the most gruesome that Kopaka had witnessed. The man was slumped against thr interior of the elevator car, his chin tucked into his chest. A weapon similar to the ones wielded by the soldiers laid atop his limp, pale hand. No...not similar. It was exactly the same. There was also the matter of his clothes; a thin black robe worn over equally dark clothing. The way in which these biologicals dressed themselves still flumoxed Kopaka to somet degree, but it was clear that this guise was intended for subterfuge. Why bother dressing in such a fashion for such a public display?
"Blood tests indicate cyanide poisoning." Lieutenant Brath said, taking a datapad from a lesser ranking stormtrooper that approached him. Some of these words were foreign to Kopaka's understanding, but 'poisoned' was straightforward.
"How can you be sure he brought this upon himself?" the Toa asked, crouching down with a soft sigh from his servos. The biomech went to move the man's head upwards to gaze at the murderer's face, when one of the attending troopers spoke up.
"Don't touch him! Your fingerprints-"
"My what?" Kopaka asked, peering over his shoulder and staring at the helmeted man. Even through his opaque view port, Kopaka was able to lock eyes with the trooper, thanks to the Akaku. The lieutenant also gave the other trooper a glance from behind his own helmet. The interrupting soldier froze for a moment before clearing his throat.
"...carry on."
Kopaka looked into the man's mouth, and then into his inner workings using the powers of the Mask of X-Ray vision. Inside the assasasin's biomass processing organ there appeared to be a small blue capsule that was eating away at the inner lining of the flesh. Anything toxic enough to dissolve organic tissue in such a matter would have indeed killed quickly.
"Yea, a small sphere of poison, I see. But again, how can we know he injested it himself?" Kopaka asked, standing back to his full height and gazing over at Brath. The man seemed surprised.
"How...did you know he swallowed a pill?" the soldier asked, inclining his head ever so slightly. There was a tone of slight suspicion in the man's voice. Kopaka couldn't blame him.
"This mask I wear is no mere decoration. It allows me to see through things and into things as I please. There is nothing that escapes the notice of the Akaku." Kopaka said with more than a little pride. Brath nodded slowly. Interesting. His command would want to know about a Prime operating in Coruscant with such an ability.
"I see. Well, we know because we have footage of it from the elevator's camera."
Kopaka blinked.
"Camera? Please clarify."
Lieutenant Bratg blinked as well. What kind of robot didn't know what a camera was? Where was this guy from, anyway? Shaking his exacerbation, Brath explained the idea. Kopaka understood; the concept was simple enough.
"Do you have a recording of the crime itself?" Kopaka asked, folding his arms over his chest. Brath's posture became slightly more stiff.
"Affirmative, but we can't share details with non-EPD personnel. We appreciate your assistance in this case, but detective work is probably better suited to...locals." Lieutenant Brath said. His tone was apologetic, but it held a false timbre. The Toa understood; people who lived here would be able to draw more context from clues that Kopaka might not realize were significant. Honestly the Toa was more annoyed that Brath felt he had to shelter his ego.
"No need to be gentle with me Lieutenant; I don't have time for niceties." Kopaka said with a sharp tone. He could see Brath adopt a bemused expression behind his helmet. This was literally the coolest prime he had ever met, and not just due to Kopaka's frigid aura.
"You know, the EDP might have other uses for you. You seem like someone who isn't afraid to make hard choices." the lieutenant said, shifting the way his rifle sat on his back. Kopaka remained silent.
"Er...I'm sure we could find a suitable way to compensate you. The Empire has great need of friendly primes...you would be valued."
Kopaka sighed.
"I suppose I should be flattered, but I simply see to my duty and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Compensation is secondary."
Brath nodded and thought for a moment. Reports had indicated that this Prime had gone a great deal out of his way to acquire one of the Library's exhibits; a mysterious mask that apparently intigrated with his systems. Maybe that would seal the deal.
"The Empire also has access to much more information than what is stored here. We may even know where you can find more of these masks you seek."
Now this man had Kopaka's attention. Getting more opportunities to serve the helpless while also getting access to more Kanohi was a hard deal to pass up, let alone ignore. In addition, despite his relatively short time here, Kopaka liked what he saw of the Empire. It reminded him of...something. A place from his old world. The Toa shook his head and cleared his thoughts. But what of Athena? Kopaka still owed a debt of service to her, and he had also declared a desire to form a team of justice-seekers with the God-Soul.
...well, Kopaka needed to be honest. Working for the Empire seemed like a far better prospect than wandering aimlessly, looking for problems to solve. If she ever called on the Toa, Kopaka would certainly answer, but this offer needed to be acted upon now. Kopaka locked eyes with the Lieutenant.
"Very well. It would be an honor to serve alongside people of integrity such as yourself."
"That's superb! Emperor Palpatine himself will be thrilled. In the mean time...I think we're done here. We've got what we can used, and the body will be collected for examination. You're free to leave, if you wish." Lieutenant Brath said, immediately starting to tap furiously on his datapad. Kopaka looked up towards the higher reaches of the Library, thinking of what might be occuring.
"Thank you, Lieutenant. I look forward to hearing from you."
The Toa nodded as Athena approached Glen and began to set about figuring out what she could. He then turned to the nearest soldier.
"I wish to investigate the remains of the foul soul who committed this deed. I assume I will require an escort?" Kopaka asked in his cool, deep tone. The Stormtrooper captain nodded and then elicited a chuckle. Kopaka's eye twitched slightly. Had he said something funny?
"Heh. Nice to have a Prime who understands the concept of protocol for a change." the trooper said before turning to leave the room. Kopaka was about to follow the man, but paused. He called out to Athena who inclined her ear slightly as he spoke.
"Athena, I've calibrated my hardware to be able to scan and interface with the Dataverse. Based on contact protocols, I suppose you can send messages to <!-- e --><a href="mailto:kopaka@kopaka.mobi">kopaka@kopaka.mobi</a><!-- e -->. I will be downstairs if you need me, but I may not stay here based on what the situation warrants."
The God-Soul nodded her head once and returned to her arcane musings. With that, Kopaka caught up to the stormtrooper captain and filed into the lift tube with the armored man. It was slightly cramped in the elevator car, but the glass pane that allowed one to gaze out at the many levels of the Library as they descended helped it feel more open. Kopaka glanced at the slowly lowering sun, peeking out from behind a seemingly endless ocean of buildings. So, the day was growing long. It had hardly felt like any time passed at all since Kopaka first arrived in Coruscant...or even the Nexus for that matter. In that time, he had learned frustratingly little. It was as if the Omniverse wanted to stifle his attempts to discover information on where he came from, to force him to resign to his new station. Perhaps, in time, Kopaka would heed this call, but first, there was a duty to complete. Once he had taken care of the people, then he would begin to take concern in his own affairs.
The Toa looked down at the stormtrooper captain's orange shoulder pad, which Kopaka had taken to represent and indication of the man's rank. Any sentient being was more than just their mask and their role, however. He was not an entirely social person, but Kopaka also had a deep curiosity that drove him to inquire more about the stormtrooper.
"I foresee the possibility of us working together for some time. What is your name?" Kopaka asked, maintaining his icy gaze on the metallic horizon. There was a pause, and then the stormtrooper spoke up.
"...Lieutenant Harrison Brath. Troop Designation 1120-99. You?"
"I am Kopaka, Toa of Ice. Kopaka will suffice."
"Good enough."
There would be no more words exchanged until the lift reached the ground floor. The adjacent elevator had been zoned off with a holographic barrier that hung in the air like a yellow aurora, the Imperial Insignia drifting along lines of suspended light. Kopaka and the lieutenant passed through the intangible barrier, and approached the scene of the suicide.
As far as visages of death go, it was far from the most gruesome that Kopaka had witnessed. The man was slumped against thr interior of the elevator car, his chin tucked into his chest. A weapon similar to the ones wielded by the soldiers laid atop his limp, pale hand. No...not similar. It was exactly the same. There was also the matter of his clothes; a thin black robe worn over equally dark clothing. The way in which these biologicals dressed themselves still flumoxed Kopaka to somet degree, but it was clear that this guise was intended for subterfuge. Why bother dressing in such a fashion for such a public display?
"Blood tests indicate cyanide poisoning." Lieutenant Brath said, taking a datapad from a lesser ranking stormtrooper that approached him. Some of these words were foreign to Kopaka's understanding, but 'poisoned' was straightforward.
"How can you be sure he brought this upon himself?" the Toa asked, crouching down with a soft sigh from his servos. The biomech went to move the man's head upwards to gaze at the murderer's face, when one of the attending troopers spoke up.
"Don't touch him! Your fingerprints-"
"My what?" Kopaka asked, peering over his shoulder and staring at the helmeted man. Even through his opaque view port, Kopaka was able to lock eyes with the trooper, thanks to the Akaku. The lieutenant also gave the other trooper a glance from behind his own helmet. The interrupting soldier froze for a moment before clearing his throat.
"...carry on."
Kopaka looked into the man's mouth, and then into his inner workings using the powers of the Mask of X-Ray vision. Inside the assasasin's biomass processing organ there appeared to be a small blue capsule that was eating away at the inner lining of the flesh. Anything toxic enough to dissolve organic tissue in such a matter would have indeed killed quickly.
"Yea, a small sphere of poison, I see. But again, how can we know he injested it himself?" Kopaka asked, standing back to his full height and gazing over at Brath. The man seemed surprised.
"How...did you know he swallowed a pill?" the soldier asked, inclining his head ever so slightly. There was a tone of slight suspicion in the man's voice. Kopaka couldn't blame him.
"This mask I wear is no mere decoration. It allows me to see through things and into things as I please. There is nothing that escapes the notice of the Akaku." Kopaka said with more than a little pride. Brath nodded slowly. Interesting. His command would want to know about a Prime operating in Coruscant with such an ability.
"I see. Well, we know because we have footage of it from the elevator's camera."
Kopaka blinked.
"Camera? Please clarify."
Lieutenant Bratg blinked as well. What kind of robot didn't know what a camera was? Where was this guy from, anyway? Shaking his exacerbation, Brath explained the idea. Kopaka understood; the concept was simple enough.
"Do you have a recording of the crime itself?" Kopaka asked, folding his arms over his chest. Brath's posture became slightly more stiff.
"Affirmative, but we can't share details with non-EPD personnel. We appreciate your assistance in this case, but detective work is probably better suited to...locals." Lieutenant Brath said. His tone was apologetic, but it held a false timbre. The Toa understood; people who lived here would be able to draw more context from clues that Kopaka might not realize were significant. Honestly the Toa was more annoyed that Brath felt he had to shelter his ego.
"No need to be gentle with me Lieutenant; I don't have time for niceties." Kopaka said with a sharp tone. He could see Brath adopt a bemused expression behind his helmet. This was literally the coolest prime he had ever met, and not just due to Kopaka's frigid aura.
"You know, the EDP might have other uses for you. You seem like someone who isn't afraid to make hard choices." the lieutenant said, shifting the way his rifle sat on his back. Kopaka remained silent.
"Er...I'm sure we could find a suitable way to compensate you. The Empire has great need of friendly primes...you would be valued."
Kopaka sighed.
"I suppose I should be flattered, but I simply see to my duty and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Compensation is secondary."
Brath nodded and thought for a moment. Reports had indicated that this Prime had gone a great deal out of his way to acquire one of the Library's exhibits; a mysterious mask that apparently intigrated with his systems. Maybe that would seal the deal.
"The Empire also has access to much more information than what is stored here. We may even know where you can find more of these masks you seek."
Now this man had Kopaka's attention. Getting more opportunities to serve the helpless while also getting access to more Kanohi was a hard deal to pass up, let alone ignore. In addition, despite his relatively short time here, Kopaka liked what he saw of the Empire. It reminded him of...something. A place from his old world. The Toa shook his head and cleared his thoughts. But what of Athena? Kopaka still owed a debt of service to her, and he had also declared a desire to form a team of justice-seekers with the God-Soul.
...well, Kopaka needed to be honest. Working for the Empire seemed like a far better prospect than wandering aimlessly, looking for problems to solve. If she ever called on the Toa, Kopaka would certainly answer, but this offer needed to be acted upon now. Kopaka locked eyes with the Lieutenant.
"Very well. It would be an honor to serve alongside people of integrity such as yourself."
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"That's superb! Emperor Palpatine himself will be thrilled. In the mean time...I think we're done here. We've got what we can used, and the body will be collected for examination. You're free to leave, if you wish." Lieutenant Brath said, immediately starting to tap furiously on his datapad. Kopaka looked up towards the higher reaches of the Library, thinking of what might be occuring.
"Thank you, Lieutenant. I look forward to hearing from you."
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