Silvis hadn't spoken to the acolyte in some time. While observing the patrons in the cantina on the Imperial Fleet, he was acquainted to a fellow Sith; a pureblood. They spoke for some time during that initial meeting, before retiring to her ship to indulge base passions.
The two had decided to work together in their service to the Empire, as well as in their personal affairs across the galaxy. The two never exchanged names. Silvis kept a policy of anonymity whenever possible, at the behest of his master. He often wondered about the reasons behind his companion's secrecy, though he quickly dismissed it most times. It did occur to him that she may not wish him to know her past. She clearly did not follow the path of the Dark Side. While allowing her passions to surface, she was incredibly merciful, even with enemies of the Empire.
This did not keep Silvis from enjoying her company, however. She proved to be an incredibly capable Sith, and very intelligent. That was a refreshing change of pace from the regrettably thick-headed Lords and Apprentices he was used to dealing with. Despite his enjoyment of her company, he preferred to lead in their affairs, only occasionally asking for her input when important decisions had to be made. She seemed content with the spotlight away from her, and often said very little.
After several weeks of working together, she started bringing another along. Silvis initially assumed the two to be friends, but they often showed extreme disdain for eachothers methods. The newcomer, a female Mandalorian bounty hunter, often showed contempt for Jedi and Sith alike, and often spoke to them in Mando'a. She was a testament to her profession, readily ending life and causing destruction whenever credits were involved. Silvis' pureblood companion would regularly comment on the Mandalorian's brutality, and be mocked in return.
The Mandalorian proved to be incredibly capable, able to hold her own even against Jedi, and often took their hands and Lightsabers as trophies. Silvis did not understand why, but did not bother to question it. After more time with the her working alongside them, the Mandalorian invited them to speak with a Sith whom she received her contracts from. Their duties did not allow this meeting for some time, but following their departure from yet another war-torn planet, the Mandalorian led Silvis and the pureblood to meet with her employers. She told them very little; only that they would be working more directly with the Dark Council.
And so Silvis, the pureblood, and the Mandalorian traveled to the Imperial Cruiser, Ziost's Shadow, to meet with this mysterious group.
