Eddi's Holo-Diary [Not Available ICly]

[Lord Iezkon]

Once more would the holo-display flicker to life, showing Apprentice Arkiti in a dreary office. He would speak in a tightly controlled monotone, his movements appearing stiff and awkward.

"Sith Tarimra. Valeus Vexal Horuset. Ki monhura. My brother. My friend. My second Master. The half of me which I wanted more than anything removed.

When you died, monhura, you burnt out. Like the Tarimra itself, igniting in a blaze of fury. I wasn’t there to see it - maybe if I had been, I could have saved you - but I felt it in my core. The blaze you lit in me, the fire leftover from our time as Master and Apprentice… That burnt out with you.

I thought I hated you. I did hate you. I still do hate you. But less like an enemy than I thought. You were never my enemy, you were always my brother. The closest thing I will ever have to a friend. A mentor. A guide.

If only I wasn’t on Sernpidal. If only I was there. I’m sure the Estate feels colder now that you’re gone.

Goodbye, my friend. Goodbye, my brother."

At that, without another word, the holo would unceremoniously flicker from life once more.