Appointments

[thefinaljedi]

This thread is for IC Appointments. If you need to reach Luke for anything, feel free to leave a message here.

Timestamps, such as "Date/Time/Type of Action" would be great!

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April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke nods knowingly, he knew this was coming]

Of course. I was going to ask you about that. What do you think, Lupin?

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

It's hard to know what I think--I've got the feelings and memories of two very different men in my head right now. Having more is better than not having enough, but it's wierd.

Have you ever had moments where you're not sure who you're looking at in the mirror? It sometimes hits me after spending long periods in disguise.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

I have, actually. I'm sure Red could tell you when. Its...quite disturbing, and I do not envy you your conundrum.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

I know what the Commander knows, Luke...

Nevermind though--it's nothing I can't handle. At least I have everything this time, so it's easier. I know why Fujiko will be mad.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Yea, I'm aware. I haven't even told Obi-Wan about that...incident a few years ago. I hadn't planned on anyone finding out.

Its good that you've got it all together though.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

Well, this isn't worse than that time a few years back in Thailand, that idiot Kyosuke Mamou, the liar Pycal or any of them. Hell, this isn't even as wierd as that midget who tried to steal Fujiko off of me. He turned out to be a giant disembodied brain...

How are you, though? [Because his anger and irritation usually lead to something interesting for everyone. Luke's made him the most dangerous person in Luceti!]

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Sounds like you've got quite a few stories yourself.

[He smiles]

Me? I'm alright. I worked out my frustration with...Adele, and Anakin, and Ami. No worries about me flipping out.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

...You sure? Because, seriously. Scary.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Yep. I'm sure. Seriously, I'm quite alright. No latent aggression. This Shift wasn't as intense as the last one, for me anyway.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

Okay, that's good. This shift wasn't as bad for me either, but I'm gonna have a lot of clean up to do. The Commander, he--I have more than just memories. Impulses, feelings.

Goddammit, Luke. I didn't need life in Luceti to get this complicated.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Impulses and feelings with Adele?

Life gets complex where other people are involved.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

My life deals with people--I know the risks.

...and it's not just Adele, you know. [It's you too.]

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Oh? Is that why you've got this sudden concern about me?

[He's in your head, Lupin. READIN' YOUR THOUGHTS![

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

[He frowns childishly as they reach the teleporter, not entirely surprised. Goldie and the Commander played this game more than a few times, and a begnign presence was better than Mamo and his mindgames.]

...You were there. You know as well as I do. [Working alongside someone for a decade does wonders for a friendship--and, no murders were attempted for this to work!]

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

I was there, and I considered you a friend even before the Shift.

That doesn't answer my question. Why the concern? You've never worried before.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

...I also didn't know as much before as I do now. Like the full picture, like what I experienced working alongside you, like-- [being humble. It was strange to see his part in the grand scheme, to feel so small.]

It's tricky, is all.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

The Galaxy would have been better for your presence, but if thats not how things are meant to work, thats not how things are meant to work.

But either way, I'm glad you ended up being thrown off with me.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

Ha, true enough. I'm more irritated that the Malnosso did this at all, not at the results of it. It was interesting...

[They pass through the teleporter and arrive at the beach. Lupin takes a deep breath of the salty air--it's been a while since he's done something like this on his own.]

...I also wanted to thank you, for informing Han and Kyle and them. It probably won't do much in the long term, but maybe someone on the otherside can try something. If we're lucky.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke breaths in as well, tasting the salt-spray. It reminded him of Mon Calamari, not home.]

Well, in truth, if anyone an manage it it would be Han. Kyle, Kyp, and Mara are all relentless, as well. I wouldn't count on a rescue anytime soon, but if anyone could? It'd be them.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

It's a chance, though. That's something.

[They reach a spot near the shore, and Lupin plants the two rods in the sand and holds out a hand.] Bait?

Just so you know...I got your back if you ever need it.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Bait? Oh. This...

[He holds out the case Lupin had given him]

Here.

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

Thanks.

[He pulls one of the plastic critters out and firmly attaches it to the hook. When he's complete, he passes it to Luke and does the same to the other two rods.]

Fishing is not that hard, honestly. It's a matter of attracting a fish, having quick reflexes, and being able to handle their fight. [After checking his line to be certain it was properly weighted, he unlatches the reel and moves away from Luke a few paces.]

Of course, you need a good cast too. Too close to the shore and you're just going to get nibbled at by little suckers; too far and you risk not noticing if you have a catch because the line's not taut.

It's a matter of how the wind is blowing and, most importantly, your swing.

[He holds the rod in position as if he were a baseball player at bat and snaps the rod in the air. The brightly colored mimic of a shrimp sails through the air before dropping in the water.

Smiling, he latches the reel back into place.]

You think you got it, or do you need another demo?

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Is using the Force cheating? [Luke laughs]

I think I got it though. [Luke attaches the bait to a hook and tests the wind with his own senses. He winds up and tosses the line into the water. Its not perfect, but its certainly not a bad first attempt]

How was that?

April 11 // Action

[redjacketthief]

...You sure you didn't cheat? I can never tell!

[Chuckling, he does the same to the next rod and plants them both in the sand. He flops down himself, thin legs crossed in front of him.]

And now? We wait. You can hold the rod if you're antsy, but the tip should bend when there's a solid bite. It's a lot of watching and waiting. Oddly relaxing.

April 11 // Action

[thefinaljedi]

Me? Cheat? Never.

[Luke embeds his in the sand next to Lupin and flops down to wait, his eyes fixed on the end of the rod]

Are there any techniques to attract fish?