6th Transmission, Stopping to smell the Kibo...[Video/Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke Skywalker has had an eventful few weeks, what with Anakin arriving, and breaking the news to his father about his rather dark future, not to mention the New Feather cycle. He'd patrolled the woods for newcomers, and spent many afternoons introducing himself to and attempting to help New Feathers get adjusted to life in Luceti. Not to mention the recent the blank...day from the last weekend.

That was beginning to be a common theme, blank days in his memory, and it was starting to be more than mildly disconcerting. Luke was genuinely starting to get angry at having his mind wiped by the Malnosso. To alleviate some of this, Luke decided that today would probably be an excellent day for exercise, and perhaps finding someone to train with. He'd talked to some people in the past about working on Jedi philosophy, martial training, and even meditative practice but due to the New Feather cycle, Anakin, and the confusion regarding the attack on the Battle Dome things had just not worked out.

He sends out a message to the village in Video form during the morning, before stepping outside to begin his own practice]

Good morning Luceti. I trust this morning finds you all well. I have a bit of a request. I would like to find someone to help me train today. Its been a while since I've had anyone to spar with, and equally as long since I've had an exercise partner. If anyone is interested, please contact me. I will be around Community House Five, so if you'd prefer, please stop by.

Moreover, if anyone is interested, I feel like today is a fine day for a hike and would love company.

[After his morning, he heads about his business in the village, stopping by the shops to pick up a few odds and ends like nutrient bars, a travelling pack, and some canteens.

Following this, he begins to make preparations for a rather lengthy hike, planning on heading out into the woods and just walking until he feels like its time to turn around. Why? Because he knows that he needs to relax and take time to smell the Kibo. Even if there aren't any Kibo flowers here. All the little things are starting to build up, and he can ill afford a tantrum of his own, having just prevented Anakin's explosion the previous week.

Its a fine spring day, and he does hope that someone will join him on his walk]

(OOC: Feel free to grab Luke pretty much anywhere. In the morning, in town, over the journal, before his hike, out on his walk, or really whatever you want.)

Comments

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[thefinaljedi]

Truly? I never knew her. Were you close?

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[fleurdesel]

With as often as I was away? I would like to think I managed it to an extent. She was...a remarkable woman. A good woman. And a terribly determined one. The films did not do her justice.

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[thefinaljedi]

I had assumed as such. They do not do Han or Leia justice either. Nor Lando, but I fear that no screen could capture his...smoothness.

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[fleurdesel]

Nor you, nor Ben. Or even Ani- he wasn't so...[She shakes her head. She's a little glad for the inaccuracies in that last duel. In his rage.] Much was understated or overstated, there.

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[thefinaljedi]

He wasn't so dark, you feel?

[He's good at picking up on nuances, is our Luke]

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[fleurdesel]

No. He wasn't. You'll learn that yourself the more time you spend with him. He's a good man, our Ani. My little Sand-Brat. [She smiles a little.]

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[thefinaljedi]

I'm already learning that about him. He IS a good man, just...filled with anger. Thanks to Palpatine.

[Luke sighs, the thought of that man still driving him to think violent thoughts]

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[fleurdesel]

It is hard to burn so brightly without a little anger to stoke the flames. He's passionate. And feels things keenly... It might have been better if I had rejoined the Order to help Ben with him.

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[thefinaljedi]

Somehow, I think the end result would have been the same. As we've seen, and as I know more than even you and Ben, Palpatine was a truly terrifying force.

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[fleurdesel]

And I for all my pride thought I knew enough to leave. I thought I'd felt that coming from within the Order. I never thought to look elsewhere.

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[thefinaljedi]

Its good you did leave. Otherwise, well...who knows what would have happened. To you, or Ben.

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[fleurdesel]

Order 66. [She shakes her head.] I'd have been cut down with the rest of them. Ben would have had to face Anakin on his own.

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[thefinaljedi]

Correct. That is not at all something I think that would have gone well. You made the correct choice.

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[fleurdesel]

Every once and awhile I cannot help but think about what could have been. But you're right. Far better I chose the path I did. Especially if I have a hand in keeping an eye on you as you grow up.

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[thefinaljedi]

Did you really? I hadn't guessed, until I met you here, anyway.

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[fleurdesel]

That I would want to keep an eye on you? I promised your mother I would keep you safe Luke. I gave my word. It's been but a week for me, but I've every intention of making certain your childhood is boring. Normal. Safe. At least as much as I am able.

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[thefinaljedi]

So I have you to blame for that? Lovely.

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[fleurdesel]

If I thought it wouldn't get me caught and killed, I'd have made it more exciting for you. But. For once, I had to agree with Ben. You need to be kept safe.

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[thefinaljedi]

I've said it before. Leaving me with Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru was the perfect upbringing for a Force Sensitive youth. You did right.

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[fleurdesel]

Ben chose where it was you and Leia should go. I went along to keep my word, and to keep an eye on him. He wasn't the most talented when it came to dealing with infants. If he'd attempted to raise you himself, it would have gone badly.

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[thefinaljedi]

I'd NEVER have guessed Ben was bad with kids. Ever.

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[fleurdesel]

Comically awful. I had to leave a high profit, high risk duel and hop over three planets to help him watch some diplomat's brat.

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[thefinaljedi]

Really? And you were a mercenary?

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[fleurdesel]

Duelist, Little Skywalker. It's the only formal title I ever took. Nobles with lightfoils aren't anywhere near as much a challenge as facing a Jedi- but it kept me from becoming terribly rusty.

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[thefinaljedi]

You...dueled? For fun and profit? Was there a market for such things, truly?