A flicker of amusement passed across his features as he realized what she had been trying to do, and he tucked the loose hair behind her ear. There was so much more he wanted to explore right now, but the call with his master was a pressing concern. He reluctantly eased away from her, only to go to the holoprojector at the center of the room and input his security codes. It wasn't like just anyone could contact a member of the council, and even a starship captain wasn't given that right. It had to be clear that the call was coming from him, even if it wasn't his ship.<br/><br/>Darth Fenris had been waiting for the call, and his image appeared almost at once. The projection made him seem larger than he really was, when in reality, he was probably a touch shorter than Calen. But his intimidating presence was every bit true to real life. He wore no armor beneath his robes, and wore a simple black set of loose garments that was more akin to what the jedi had worn in peacetime. His head and face were shaved, revealing a figure that was perhaps 50 years old, but seemed much older. The power of the dark side had taken a toll on his form, and his veins were visible beneath his discolored skin. Probably the most frightening thing about him was his eyes. They had changed, as many sith eyes did, to something unnaturally red and black.<br/><br/>As soon as the image took shape, Calen took a knee beside Area. Fenris offered him a small nod, but frowned ever so slightly when he noticed Calen's new possession. "I thought we understood one another, my apprentice. You were to destroy the traitor's daughter."<br/><br/>"Forgive me, my master, but I thought this a more...fitting justice. The traitor would have known his family was forfeit when his actions came to light. No doubt he made his peace with such a fate. But he couldn't have anticipated that his daughter would be claimed by a sith, used to satisfy my every whim. News of this will make others think twice before repeating his crime."<br/><br/>Fenris stroked his chin slowly. "I've always taught you to be independent, but I didn't expect you to plant your flag on a cause like this. What of the rest of her family?"<br/><br/>"They possess little value or threat," Calen said with a shrug. "For now, their fate is up to her. If she does as I ask, I see no reason to let anything happen to them."<br/><br/>"That is certainly one path to control." The sith sneered, and Calen couldn't help but take that as a good sign. He was starting to see the value of this. Slowly, he turned his attention to Area. "And what of you, girl? It would reflect very badly on my apprentice if this went poorly, which would be inconvenient for me. I trust you see the wisdom in accepting your fate?" He reached out as if to caress her cheek, like Calen had a moment ago, though, of course, the hologram couldn't actually do so.