[IC] Annabelle's Holo Diary

[Lord Iezkon]

Entry 2: A Needed Change

The image would come to life upon command, the same black empty chair would appear in the frame. The lighting however was different, it was lighter, this would mean that this message was recorded before the sun had set. The room was bathed in dark orange and faded red from the sun, the sounds would be soft, however a sudden sound appeared, Annabelle walking to her chair. She would sit down, letting her right leg rest on top of her left leg, her arms would rest on the arm rests. Something about this video was different, she appeared to have a light smile.

"I just came back from a lesson that was led by Lord Trakaton and Captain Koren. A lesson in which I had no experience in, one I had learned a great deal. How the Sith and Imperials should work together as a team. Lord Trakaton had a scenario ready for us, giving us a role that was the complete opposite of what myself and the others were. He gave me the role of Imperial Officer, I know its just a pretend instance, but the man barely knows me. Why trust a role that big on someone he doesn't know rather than one of his -many- apprentices?"

"I had to act as if I was the leader of my team along with the Sith Lord commander, who in reality is an Imperial. As the scenario, I had to organise the group, give orders...lead. And it felt good. For once, I know what it feels like when people actually care about what I have to say and for them to follow my commands. It made me excited to the day when I become a Lord. Of course I know that won't happen -any- time soon."

In the footage, it can be seen that Annabelle's ocean blue eyes drifted away, as if staring into the void as she was deep in thought. She then looked down and moved her hands to rest on her lap and took a deep breath, as if the next part would be difficult for her to say. Soon she slowly lifted her head to look at the recorder.

"My split personality. Not many people in the House knows of it, nor cares obviously. It hinders me more than I realise. Yet at the same time, I think there is something more, hidden away behind its mask. I may an idea but I am no expert. So I have to speak to one to either confirm or deny my theory...Lord Saud. She recently had a baby and is busy with her -new- apprentices. But I will make my voice heard to capture her attention, even if its only for a few minutes. I am no longer a vile acolyte. The time for change, in a few aspects, has come at last. Here goes nothing."

Annabelle would stare at the recorder for a few seconds, a stern expression can be seen on her face, showing how seriously she was taking this. She then gracefully lifted her right hand up so that it would appear in the frame, and with a soft twist of her wrist, the footage suddenly shifted to darkness, silence joined the embrace of the darkness, indicating that she had switched it off, letting the footage of her sitting in the once empty chair be the last memory until the next entry.