thefinaljedi | Appointments

Surprise was the only reason I managed as much as I did.

[And that was the last she was going to say on it. At this point? It would only upset or disturb Luke more; and she does not want that.]

The little things are important. Tea. Sleep deprivation. Strange women that watch people fall off of buildings. [A soft smile.] Movie marathons. I am glad that you're able to experience these things here, even if the situation is not ideal.

The little things are important, too. Oftentimes, more important than the big things. Sunrises on Tatooine, time spent with friends and family, bad jokes, and homecooked food.

Those little things? They can make a big difference.

I'm hoping I can make as big a difference to you as you have to me, even if its here.

They are what make life worthwhile. The big things are what you strive to achieve. The little? What keeps us sane and centered.

[She sips her tea, and squeezes Luke's hand before pulling hers back.]

You have already Luke. Trust me in this if nothing else.

And you'd be surprised how many little things can change one big one. Really, it only takes just one.

And I do trust you. You've gotten a lot stronger since we met. Though I attribute that to becoming adjusted here.

Such as a man falling off a building, or a question about Valentines day traditions.

[Both, by themselves, weren't terribly remarkable events. But they'd been the start of her association with the Jedi in truth. Adele hadn't thought much of it at the time but now? She is glad for them.]

Being taken from when I was didn't help much when it came to understanding what happened. For the first day, I thought this a hallucination. Afterward? Hell. Now I am better able to wrap my mind around the situation. Knowing you and Ben has given me quite the baseline for keeping life here in perspective.

[He actually fidgits a bit at the mention of Valentines. That was an embarrassing time for him]

Well, I thought I was dreaming myself. Honestly, for the first few days I thought I'd been abducted and there would be rancors and stormtroopers shooting at me soon.

I'm glad though. This place isn't hell. Its just different.

No, it's not hell. Just...it is what it is. One day they'll either find a consistent way to send us home, or a villager will manage to escape. Though if they do manage to send us back; they might also be able to pull others here. Target specific individuals. Had I the ability I know that is what I would do.

True, but that assumes they are doing anything at all save containing us. I don't think they have the know-how to manage it.

That worries me more than it does assuage my fears. Nothing is more dangerous than tools in the hands of the ignorant.

Well, if you think about it, they are nothing more than twisted children.

...you are not helping the 'assuage my fears' part of this conversation at all Luke.

Sometimes its better to be a little afraid, than to be too complacent. They've not killed us all yet. Thats something, at least.

You are talking to a woman that has three knives on her person at any given time. I do not think I need a lesson in the health that comes from paranoia.

We're of more use to them alive. For the moment.

I'm sure we'll be useful for a good long while yet. Don't you worry.

Whatever shall I do with all the time I spent worrying instead?

Why, spend it having tea, of course?

[And now, of course, it is Adele's turn to be mid-sip when Luke lets out that little quip. She chokes and covers her mouth with a hand, managing to avoid her own spit-take. Barely. Once she's swallowed and wiped her mouth she can't help but laugh.]

Drat, I was hoping I'd get you.

You. You are terrible. You are bad and you should feel bad for it.

Am I really? Well, I feel sorry you feel that way.

You are the best kind of terrible, and the worst. Really. Trying to make me waste tea by laughing.

Its only fair, you surprised me.

That was purely accidental. I cannot be blamed.

False.

Is that the Jedi version of 'nuh-uh'?

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