19254/A Small Taste of Home

A Small Taste of Home
Date of Scene:	09 October 2024
Location:	Wakandan Embassy
Synopsis:	Worried about the Wakandan attack, Sioned visits the Embassy, where she crosses paths with T'Challa again, and gets access to the Wakandan intelligence network in case her services are required.
Cast of Characters:	Sioned ya Jua, T'Challa

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Sioned ya Jua has posed:
Sioned ya Jua walks into the embassy, fidgething with her kimoyo bead choker necklace. She nods at the receptionist and holds up the beads which displays her Wakandan citizenship information. She's shown inside as she sits by a large south-facing window so she's sitting in the sunlight. She stares out the window, not sure what's going on with the news from the homeland as she just stares out. She runs a finger through her hair. Her eyes unfocus for a bit as she goes almost perfectly still - as she uses the sunlight to surveil around the Embassy, to see if anyone followed or or if anyone of interest is nearby before 'returning'.

T'Challa has posed:
    It's unusual for the King to be in residence at the Embassy. The only sign that he is being the secondary flag of Wakanda, that representing its royal household, being hung from the flagpole outside. There had been an attack of some sort in Wakanda, so he had been away for some weeks though what exactly he was doing is anybody's guess.

    As Sioned waits by the window, a pair of tall women with shaven heads step into the hallway. They wear suits, tailored in a modern western style but keeping a few cultural touches here and there that hearken back to their homeland. If they are armed, it isn't immediately apparent but there's no mistaking the Dora Milaje when one's home is Wakanda.

    One of them speaks quietly a near-invisible headset microphone, and a moment later a pair of lacquered double doors at the end of the hall swing open. T'Challa emerges, dressed similarly to his guards though he wears a necklace of Umgqa beads about his neck in gold.

    "I am afraid I don't have long," he offers, solemnity in his voice, "But I did want to speak to you."

Sioned ya Jua has posed:
Sioned ya Jua widens her eyes as T'Challa himself appeared. She got to witness his coronation, using her Sunrunning gift to astrally be 'right there' invisible in the thick of it, and crossed paths with him once here when she helped stop a vibranium smuggling operation. She turns in her chair to look in that direction - the Dora Milaje was what she aspired to be... but martial combat is not something she can afford to do for a variety of reasons. She stands up and walks slowly over - hoping to get a word in, but isn't willing to interrupt.

T'Challa has posed:
    "As you likely know, Wakanda was attacked by extrasolar forces," T'Challa explains, clasping his hands behind his back, "They were forced to retreat, but it seems unlikely that this is the last threat we will face. Those Wakandan citizens gifted with preternatural abilities - like you - have a duty to our homeland."

    He holds up a hand momentarily, beads about his wrist also, as if to forestall any question or complaint.

    "Obviously, your education is important, though I feel Wakanda's institutions are superior I understand they lack the reputation outside our borders. All I ask is that you be available to come if called. Wakanda may need defenders, and all are obliged to serve."

Sioned ya Jua has posed:
Sioned ya Jua nods as she turns to face T'Challa as he turns to address her. "Yes, Your Majesty," she states softly. "I just don't know what I'm going to do. I could take a leave of absence from my school - I'm doing very well in my studies, a few weeks off wouldn't hurt much, especially with online school options these days." She taps her necklace. "If you know something I can do, contact me. My gifts lead to excellent intelligence-gathering if outdoors."

T'Challa has posed:
    "There is no need to do that now," T'Challa answers with a curt shake of his head, "You should continue as you are. I do not wish to impede upon your studies unless I absolutely must, and for now the threat seems to have shifted its attention elsewhere."

    He holds out a hand, and one of the Dora Milaje deposit a thin piece of what looks like metallic plastic into his palm. In turn, he hands it to Sioned.

    "This is a Kimoyo Card. Much like the beads you have, though able to communicate with the N'Charu Silema - our intelligence network - should we need you, or you need us. It should interface easily enough with your beads."

Sioned ya Jua has posed:
Sioned ya Jua nods as she accepts the card. "Thank you. I will keep an eye around here in case something else comes up. Is there anything I can do around here to aid the N'Charu Silema?" She smiles faintly. "I actually got a 'front-row' seat to your coronation by using my Sunrunning. It was an honor. Nobody knew I did it, of course..."

T'Challa has posed:
    The corner of T'Challa's mouth quirks up slightly at the news, even as he shakes his head at the offer of immediate aid. There's nothing to do right now but wait for more news of their extraterrestrial enemy.

    "You would be surprised what the eyes of Bast see."

    That said, he offers a slight incline of his head: "I have work I must return to, but it has been a pleasure meeting you."

Sioned ya Jua has posed:
Sioned ya Jua nods. "I'm sure that She didn't mind that I got a front-row seat. I didn't disrupt anything." She nods slowly. "Yes, it was lovely seeing you again. Please have someone contact me if there's something I can do." She bows to the king as she retreats back to her sunny window.