thefinaljedi | Appointments

[He knows he could just go camp out in the forest. But while March's days are getting progressively warmer, the nights were still pretty chilly. While he hates to impose on people, he figured it couldn't hurt to ask at least. He's starting with folks he knows.

Thus he's calling up Luke. He hopes he won't catch him at a bad time.]

Hi, Luke. Could I...talk to you? If you're not busy.

Absolutely. How can I help you, Leonardo?

Is everything well?

[He'll be happy to talk to Leonardo, he was hoping to catch the turtle sometime himself, to check up on Donatello]

[Adele hasn't seen much of any of the Jedi, or if she has, it was brief. Too brief for her to get a feel for the situation, and she has become concerned. There was no shouting, no signs of conflict in the village that spoke of an enraged Jedi, nor did she fear such but...She was worried for Ben, and worried for Luke. Ben she's spoken to, and not much was resolved.]

Luke; a moment? If you have one to spare.

Oh yeah, everything's fine. [No they're not. But he'll stick with that for now.] I was just wondering if...

[He pauses, trying to pick his words. How does he even ask this? He hasn't had to ask if he can room with somebody very often.]

Ah..I was wondering if I could room with you and Obi-wan for a while. [He knows Anakin's in Luceti now, but he isn't sure where the guy's staying. But] If it wouldn't cause problems.

[Luke has been a little preoccupied dealing with Anakin and New Feathers, as well as stalking around the woods looking for whatever had killed that deer]

Of course, Adele, I'm never to busy for you. Is something the matter?

The matter? [A soft laugh and she has to shake her head. For once, it was just concern that drove her to reach out. Nothing was wrong.] No, but I was wondering if we might meet and speak. Perhaps at the tea house?

[Luke doesn't even pause. He's aware of Donatello's...problems]

Sure. That wouldn't be a problem at all. Obi-Wan has taken to being a nomad for a few weeks, to allow Anakin time to settle in. If you do not mind sharing with Anakin instead of Obi-Wan, then it wouldn't be a problem at all.

Alright. I could use some tea. Its been a while since we sat down and talked, too. I'll be there in ten minutes?

[He gets ready and trots off to the tea house]

It has, hasn't it? [Another soft laugh.] I shall see you soon.

[She flips her journal closed and makes her way to the tea house, coat tucked around her to keep her warm. She would not need it much longer. Soon enough she's inside, settled at a booth, a cup of sour hibiscus tea in her hands.]

[Luke arrives a few minutes later, carrying a steaming cup of oolong tea]

Good afternoon, Adele. I apologize for being so absent, things have been busy with the new feathers and all.

Good afternoon Luke. [The smile offered is open, warm, and rested. Over two days of all but solid sleep helped work away the weary edges.]

It is entirely understandable; some of them seem sweet, and some seem a little...disconcerting. Far better for you to be helping those you can or keeping an eye out for something that might cause a problem.

I know what you mean. [Luke returns her smile with a kind, warm one of his own]

I've run into quite a few interesting cases. Are you feeling better? I couldn't help but notice you were rather ragged looking earlier this week.

[Oh good, he won't have to explain. He hopes.]

Oh, Anakin's staying with you? [He just nods, even if Luke can't see it. That makes sense. It would be rather odd for Obi-wan to see his former pupil, wouldn't it?]

Oh no, that would be fine. Thank you, Luke, I know this is rather...sudden. I can help out around the apartment of course. [Just to earn his keep. He's staying there, he should do something to help.]

Much; I have not done anything but sleep or read the past two days, to be honest. Lupin, Ginia, and Ben more or less had me under house arrest until I was sufficiently rested.

[And she was still more than a little mortified by that, and the rather public posting of her personal notes. It could be worse. After all it'd just been her schedule and some sketches.]

...Might I ask how Anakin is taking all of this? The village, the Malnosso?

[Luke can't help but smile. He's aware of Donatello's quirk right now, but he's not going to mention it. He doesn't really mind]

I wouldn't ask that. You're our guest. And Anakin needs new friends. But, maybe you could help cook a bit? I...don't know much about cooking for three.

I'm glad. If you were running yourself into the ground, I'd have had to say something as well.

Anakin, on the other hand, seems to be doing...alright. Honestly? He's taking to it with minimal frustration, but we haven't really discussed his future. I've asked him to wait, and while he seems worried, I think he understands.

I am fortunate to have the consideration and concern of such good friends.

[She pauses, sipping her tea to consider the situation.] Anything that he's told must be done so gradually. The truth of it will be traumatic; it would be best to limit how much he has to process at a time. Just. Dumping it all on him at once would be ill advised.

Of course. Such a psychological overload could worsen things.

[He too will sip]

But its not good to dwell on the mights and maybes. If you were unaware, Obi-Wan has wandered off for the time being, so Leonardo is staying with Anakin and I.

I noticed Ben's nomadic ways. If he thinks it will help him or Anakin, I cannot say anything on the matter. [Adele lifts a shoulder and looks down into her tea.]

Leonardo...the ninja turtle, yes? He is feeling more himself now that the weather is warmer?

He's the only Leonardo that I'm aware of, and he seems to be doing much better. And Ben left a note, I agree with his choice. I need time to get Anakin used to life here.

[He gently stirs his tea with a finger]

Have you had any particularly curious occurrences lately? Anything out of the ordinary?

I do not know how well they will take seeing each other in person whenever that comes to pass. [No matter how much mental preparation either does Adele can't help but think it will end badly.]

It is good. that he is feeling well. And I cannot say I've noticed anything stranger than usual in the village. New Feathers adjusting to life here, but that is hardly curious.

[Luke nods and takes another sip of tea]

It is good. This is a relatively quiet cycle, so far. Though having Ben and now Anakin? I only hope next time I'm lucky enough to have someone from my timeline appear. Leia, or Han. Even Threepio would be welcome.

Is that selfish? Wanting friends here in this strange purgatory?

Now that you've said that? Something, or someone, will appear and it will be loud, or messy, or violent.

[She has no idea which, but it will be one of those three. Possibly all of them. She cradles her cup between her palms and quirks a brow at Luke. Considering.] I cannot imagine Han doing terribly well here, no matter what time it is he would be pulled from; a man such as him? Requires more freedom than the village provides.

...Perhaps. It would be dishonest to say I have not wished for the company of those I know as well. It would be a comfort, to have that kind of concrete familiarity here. At the same time I would not wish this on anyone else I know well.

[Leo's suffering from it too. But he's keeping it under control, for now.

Oh boy, you're talking to somebody that's used to having to cook for five, on the rare occasions that he did.]

Well, I'm not a five-star chef or anything. But I can help with cooking. Plus, it would be nice to meet Anakin. [Even knowing who the man turns into. Meeting him prior to that is quite the experience.]

Great. Want some help moving then? When should we expect you?

[He sounds pretty happy. Yay Leonardo!]

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