Claustrum institution

[Ragsmire]

Terra returned to her seat and ushered for the others to all take theirs as well, several attentional chairs having been placed in the room for just that purpose. Real and Anthony both took sets, albeit Real didn't seem to like having to abide to Terra whom she thought could just as easily be replaced.

"Let me assure you that while this prison may have been associated with unsavory types once under my reign it has done no such acts. To release prisoners whom, for all we know, are guilty of the crimes they were sentenced here for would be ludicrous and not the proper thing to be done for the safety of the public, please tell me how it would help them if you let a murderer or or some other madman?"

Terra objected civilly keeping about her a cool tone, one that said while she didn't agree with the action she was not totally against it, even if she may have been.

[Darth Hades]

Varro Malone sat as Terra indicated. He looked into her crimson eyes trying to read them. "Ah but you seen them. You know thats not entirely true." Varro said as he folded his arms. He leaned back into his chair continuing to stare at her. He wanted to press that idea on Terra. To her doubt the actions that had taken place in the institution.

"There are more innocent people in that place then that of guilty." Varro then leaned forward. He continued on to make Terra will uncomftable of her actions. "All I ask is to separate the two. To free the people who shouldn't be there."

[Ragsmire]

"And yet you continue to dance around the subject matter. it is not as easy as pointing at one man to find out his innocence or not, you must travel though years of records, review the case, call back witnesses that might have been involved, reestablish testimony, and much more." She propped back in her chair as Varro neared using the action as a sort of counter to his own.

The things said were true and his reply would be an interesting one to say the very least, Terra would imagine that he might even be stumped be the prospect and if logic struck give up on the motion all together.

[Darth Hades]

"Ah but you forget, Bastion's dictatorship is a crime in itself. Therefore all the orders he issued is invalid to our reformation." Varro said as he stood up.

"Furthermore all prisoners that are contained in that institution that were condemned by Bastion must immediately be release." Varro pushed forward the files toward Terra Malone. He continued to try to turn her against her own beliefs. To shake her standing and strengthen her doubts. "By denying the innocent freedom that were sent here during the civil war represents your loyalty to the tyrant Bastion. And if thats the case...Well you will be stripped of your rights." Varro almost reaching to point. Her response would be crucial to have her joining him.

[Ragsmire]

Pushing her hands to meet her chin Terra silently contemplated the truth Varro had reared in her face, Bastion was considered an outlaw and even in death is serving time he is not to be fallowed and to do so would be a mistake, yet he continues to neglect the diligent fact that its not just a snap of your fingers job, much needed doing before that could happen, but if he wanted to take responsibility for it then who was she to stop him.

"Alright Varro, you may go about this as you see fit, but be mindful who stays and whom goes is entirely in your hands and therefore any mishap is not on my head." She rubbed her hands together in front of herself before saying.

"I wash my hands of this affair, do as you like." Real popped up instantly ready to leave and begin on this project, actually begin not play games and dance around it all day, but she, along with Antony waited on Varro in case he had some objection to the proposal.

[Darth Hades]

Things were going Varro's way. He was pleased but still far from his goal. He needed to wash away his sins in order to make a better world for Terra and her people. He look at Terra Malone whom was named after the planet they lived in. He turned his back on her and walked to the window, staring outside. He watched the grey building that was centered in the luscious island.

"Thank you Terra but I do not wish you to wash your hand entirely. If we succeed, you shall recieve credit. If we shall fail, everything will come down on me." Varro turned his head to Terra, Real and Anthony. "Only together, only through cooperation can we achieve peace. Whatever hate we have, must leave it in the past and let it die."

[Ragsmire]

"Right," Terra said holding the word for a long moment after Varro finished his...she was quite sure, his inspirational speech or whatever it was intended to do. After he was quite finished she spook again readily assuring them that, her taking positive credit, and negating negative was the intention all along.

"Trust me in saying, Varro, that my receiving of the glory if you were to succeed; was always the plan, however if you foul up be sure that i was reject any and all calms of my involvement." And with that she excused the three as two guards were ushered in to escort them out.

Once again in the hallway Real and Anthony waited on Varro, cause really this was his roadioshow right now, which meant he took center stage.

[Darth Hades]

As Varro walked beside Real and Anthonly after being escorted out by Terra's guards, Varro turned to Real and said "First I would like to cheack out the institution before we being removing people from that place. Now that we have Terra to assist us, things should move smoothly."

Varro sighed before continuing. "She was right. It would be easy as just snaaping your finger but I believe it is managable. Real I would like you to company me to the institution. Anthony, I leave you in charge of the rest of the group who seems to be elsewhere, enjoying themsleves. Inform them of our meeting with Terra. Also I wish for you to look at those files again with Terra later."

[Darth Hades]

Months has passed. Varro had buried himself in paper. The room was poorly lit as Varro flipped another page, scribbling on it. His corridor had a gloomy presence which reflected in his facial expression. Varro had bags underneath his eyes, carrying a long dreary frown. He had forgotten to shave and as consequence, his beard had become longer and thicker. His own cloths appeared worn out.

Varro gave a sigh and slowly stood up as if his body was in pain. His looked down at his desk, a mountain of files and documents completely covered the surface of the furniture. He walked over to his window and looked outside. The sky was grey and Varro had just noticed that it had stop raining. As he stared, Varro stroke his beard, deep in thought.

"I have made steady progress here...No...we made." Varro said to himself.

Varro's thoughts quickly drifted towards Terra, Real and Anthony. The three had spent countless hours and all their effort to liberating the innocent. Hundreds had been shipped back to the mainland and to his family and home. Yet, Varro could not help but still fell sorrow. To know he was responsible for the prisonment for some of them. Those were the darks days. The days of Bastion's civil war.

It was then when cracks of bright light broke through the grey sky. It swiftly found its way to Varro's quarters. The light was so bright; Varro had to cover his eyes with his hand. Warmth soon followed the light to his room. Varro's eyes then adjusted to the new light and put his hand down. He looked up to the now blue sky and couldn't help but smile. His heavy heart seemed to have suddenly got lighter.

After a few moments Varro walked back to his desk and started to collect the papers. As he did, Varro activated his holo-pad and blue transparent miniature image of a Prison guard appeared.


"Please inform the Warden Terra, Real and Anthony to come to my quarters. Tell them I have important news."

"As you wish, Varro Malone." said the guards as his quickly faded.

[Ragsmire]

Varro's instructions quickly spread to the desired members of the court, starting with Anthony whom was only down the hall. He quickly moved to see what the young man had discovered. However upon entering the Room Anthony choose to wait, surely Varro would not want to repeat this information three times over.

However when Terra, whom was summoned from the inner chambers of the institution, her office to be precise, she didn't quite have the patience the old man did and burst through the man door immediately demanding the nature of this, Seconds later Real came in behind her.

"What is it, Varro? I'm busy?"

Real having been called from the underground levels of the prison had made some incredible timing considering the distance from point A. to B. Almost like there had been secret passages scattered amongst the prison, but that was crazy nonsensical theory on the part of the guards.

"You wanted something, Varro." She said in an calm even tone walking in and taking a seat next to Anthony across the desk separating them from Varro. She waited with Anthony greeting the elderly keeper silently, something Terra had neglected to do.

[Darth Hades]

Varro did not move until all three arrived and were sitting. Varro himself stood before his desk. All the papers that were once clustered into a mountain were now stacked neatly. Varro didn't had the same chance on his attire but that wasn't important at the moment. Despite Terra's impatience, Varro remained calm and took his time. He looked slowly looked into each of their eyes. He had their attention but still didn't speak until a smile emerged on his face.

"Well done." Varro said plainly. “I know it hasn’t been easy looking over all these documents. But we finally done it. I signed the last paper on the last group of prisoners regaining their freedom. We still have about half a thousand prisoners here but they are all pre civil war era.”

[Ragsmire]

Anthony and Real seemed to get what exactly that meant immediately. The elder man releasing a steady sign as he shut both eyes and thought about this small victory against all that had gone wrong on this planet. Real seemed to have foreknowledge concerning the news has she just give Varro a steady nod before looking up at Terra, whom seemed distress about something.

Speaking up she spoke with a irritated tone and almost a twitch in one eye. "So you've called me here only to tell me that we finished, couldn't you have sent a memo out or something?" While the young woman seemed genuinely upset Anthony found her anger quick amusing, a broad smile from ear to ear as he celebrated the moment.

[Darth Hades]

Varro gave a shrug, followed by a grin. "I thought it would be better to tell you in person. Any way, This means that the rest of us will be leaving soon. Back to the mainland."

He sat down and put his hands together, staring at the group before him. It was his second reason he had assembled the group. It was time for them to leave the island. Surely Terra would be pleased that she would no longer have to deal with her unwanted visitors. Varro was aware of a ship soon leaving, departing the island in an hour with the last of prisoners that will heading back home. Varro planned on boarding the vessel as well.

"Since we are no longer needed, I suggest that we board the last vessel heading back to Angelico.”

[Ragsmire]

Terra could be heard mumbling an underhanded comment as she crossed her arms and turned to face the door taking a few steps toward it until she reached the wall, and which point she just waited and watched.

Real stood up with a single nod to Varro before announcing her departure. "I'll need to pack my things before we leave, if you'll excuse me i will see you when the ship arrives." Anthony looked onward as Real exited the door, giving a passing nod to Terra.

He then turned his attention back to Varro. "So, what are we going to do to celebrate?"

[Darth Hades]

When Anthony mention the need to celebrate, it threw Varro off guard. The suggestion was one he did not considered. Varro wasn't the type of person to do such things. But the thought was pleasing to him and ave quick though to Anthony's idea.

"Perhaps drinks. And when we return to Angelico, we could make a festival for the people."

Varro turned to Terra and said "Would you care for a drink, Terra?"