Shock and Awe spread around today in Tar Morden after several anonymous sources reported a huge misstep by the leadership of the CIS.
A general sensation of shock filled the board room, as Chairman Siejo Kutol took his seat during a regularly scheduled, and live broadcasted meeting. The meeting had been long overdue, and was the first main gathering of Confederacy leadership since the transition into the Vensensor Sector had begun.
Kutol entered the room as the meeting had already begun, head held high, exuding an aura of confidence that had previously never been seen in him before. However, all he was clothed in was tentacles, and the little Kutols were laid bare for all to see.
The room fell silent. Kutol stood and addressed the room, “I thought it fitting to attend today wearing this.” He gestured over his naked body, “the finest tailor from Nal Hutta weaved it for me, at no small price for an occasion just as this. It serves as a reflection of the importance of this meeting.”
The first to speak was Samwise Rans, a representative from one of the local trading guild. “Bravo Sir! Truly such regal attire fits perfectly with a man of your stature, and the importance of your station.”
The next to speak was Camelton Jalling, a local political leader, new to the scene. “Sir, may I be the first to congratulate you! These new clothes put the leaders of the past to shame.”
Following this, a cacophony of praise, adoration and other such exclamations filled the room, until an B-1 Droid Stated: “But sir, ahhh…” It paused. “You are naked?!”
Gralien Ramardier, another merchant who had supplied the droids as a gift, roared at the droid. “You dare insult the great chairman Kutol? Is your programming faulty? Are you so dense that you cannot admire the simple, yet elegant design of the robe? The beautiful colors interlaced throughout the weave? You ought to be ashamed of yourself! Out! To the melting pot before you cause any more ruckus.”
Kutol didn’t seem to even notice, busy absorbing the adulation of those in the room. He declared, “Today, I shall address the masses, so that they may see the splendor of the CIS.”
After boarding a sheathipede shuttle with diplomats in tow, the group landed in Castle Tar Morden, and disembarked amongst the crowd. Squads of droids cleared a path, and Siejo paraded to the speaking platform and began to address the massive crowd.
“It’s a little chilly today,” he quipped, not realizing the hilarity of that statement. About half way through the speech, the crowd began chanting, children screamed and men laughed. Kutol was proud of himself, thinking they were appreciating him and his grand attire. He did not realize they were shouting, “GO GET DRESSED!” Soon, Kutol retreated to the Sheathipede and lifted off. It is unclear if anyone has informed him as of yet that he was in fact naked.