thefinaljedi | 9th Transmission: Walking a mile in another Jedi's shoes [Action/Voice]

Groaning, Luke Skywalker rolled over in the warm sun of an early morning. Sitting up, he squeezed the bridge of his nose, blinking all around him. He was out by the lake, and he was still in Luceti. All he could remember was being woken from sleep by a loud banging at his window, and then blackness. Something felt off, that was sure, but he wasn't sure what. Shakily, he got to his feet and dazedly made his way over to the lake.

As he...looked into the lake, her jaw dropped, eyes widening. A female face stared back with the same shocked look, clad in New Feather garb. A familiar face, that of Grandmaster Sunrider, greeted him. To his further surprise the reflection began to speak, echoing through his mind. When it finished, things were a lot clearer. And so was her mind. Turning away from the water, Nomi Sunrider stared at the journal on the ground in front of her. Deep in the back of their mind, Luke Skywalker nodded in agreement. There wasn't much else to be done, if Luke was to be in control it would tax both of them. He knew she'd slipped him into a trance to spare him the pain of experimentation, and now she was willing to take his responsibilities until whatever the Malnosso had done could be undone.

Taking the journal, Nomi opened it up and Luke sent out a message in a distinctly...female voice. They agreed that not everyone needed to know what was going on...at least right away.

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"Greetings residents of Luceti. This is Luke Skywalker, and...I'm having a bit of a situation. I was taken by the Malnosso, and I'm feeling a little weak. I am out by the lake, and if anyone could bring a spare suit of clothing, some water, and some pain killers I would be in your debt."

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Later that afternoon, and all week, Luke/Nomi can be found around the village. Its pretty weird, even for a Jedi, so...expect lots of confusion and mostly to be speaking to Nomi. Feel free to poke at them throughout the week, just denote a day.

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I'm sure, though hopefully this experiment won't last too long. Luke has things that he needs to accomplish, things that I can't do. As Adele so happily pointed out, I am not Luke Skywalker. And I think I frightened Doctor Mizuno a bit.

You're not Luke, but that doesn't make you any less a valuable asset. Adele...will just have to accept that for a while, and Ami? I don't know her well, but she's a kind and dedicated young woman. She doesn't strike me as the sort to abandon something out of fear.

Though it might be best if the Malnosso are 'kind' in this case and switch you two back. It's not good and it's not right. You shouldn't have to live like this.

Ahh, yes, Ami isn't the sort, no. But that doesn't make it any easier on her. I've got a feeling that she and Luke...well...

[She trails off]

In any event, we'll see what happens. In the mean time, I will do my level best to help the village as best I can. Are you hungry?

[Her other half?!... Of course. Of course Grandmaster Sunrider knows about the senshi, if Luke does. A chill of surprise runs through Ami anyway, no matter how she tells herself it's alright. Luke trusts this person and, well, that means she can trust the grandmaster, too, a little bit.]

Could you be referring to the water?

Yes, Water, Ice, your sorcery.

[She smiles knowingly, fingers pinching the bridge of her nose]

Don't fret, Ami. Your secret is safe with me. I'll not tell a soul.

Oh, that's good to know. Space is kinda weird and scary. When you're just traveling on land, I feel like I can relate better.

[Ami finds a smile with only the smallest hint of shakiness to it.]

Thank you for that. Even though I know Luke trusts you, so I should also trust you, it's an important secret."

[Lupin didn't press; he had his suspicions, but it wasn't his business. He would tease, but it was something that needed to be brought to attention in jest. It was his way, but he would do no more.]

Any help you can offer is a boon, Nomi, and will be very appreciated. But...yeah, I am hungry.

[In truth, he had fallen back into his pattern of erratic sleeping and eating. Getting food was probably a good idea.]

Have you been to space?

I know, don't worry. You and your friends are safe from me.

Why don't we head into town, Ami? I'm feeling capable of the walk, but I'd rather have someone around just to be sure.

What sort of meals do you like? I can prepare us something.

[She stands up and nods]

Your choice. I can eat most anything, so it doesn't need to be anything special...

[He watches her, curious about what she'll do.]

Thanks.

Yeah, not too long ago. The Malnosso... they made us fight a war on the moon.

I did not assume that would be the extent of it. I simply meant to say that was all they left behind of their tests. Some have been returned to the village broken, bleeding, and unable to request assistance.

[Honestly, she would not want to be the Malnosso even on her worst day. This only cements that sentiment.]

It is terribly disconcerting to wake up in a body that is not your own. And so long as there are no further complications in your health that is the simplest and best solution.

Um... yeah, that's me. So, uh. Why are you a girl?

[Is this a shapeshifter thing or do the Malnosso just have a weird sense of humour?]

I don't mind coming along, but are you sure you're feeling alright to do it?

That, my dear, is why I'm glad you are here. If I need to take a rest, then stop me.

Well, you can blame our ever so benevolent keepers. Though, well, knowing what you know about Luke...

[She pauses, trying to word it]

Does the name Nomi Sunrider ring a bell?

As long as you promise to listen when I say so, I can make sure to do that.

That...is true, we were fortunate. The enemy merely siphoned away our Force energy, and left us dehydrated. Ami helped us get back. She seemed to think everything was going to be fine, but we'll stay in touch with you and her just in case. No unnecessary risks.

[She's not saying it to placate Adele, she's a proud woman but not stupid]

And you, how are you?

On the moon? Oh...the most recent draft, yes. Master Kenobi mentioned it went well. Tell me Aang, what did you think of space?

[Nomi strides into the kitchen and returns a few moments later with a pair of sandwiches, carefully cut and arranged on a plate. A pair of mugs float behind her, as she just doesn't have enough hands.]

Here you are, its not much but Luke and I are both quite partial to turkey.

Of course, Doctor. I take medical advice very seriously.

[She stands up and starts walking, not quickly, but steadily.]

Turkey, huh? [He gladly takes a plate and a mug, grinning.] It's not Sithy, is it?

Mmm, I should hope not. If there are Sith here then I have a lot of work to do.

[She winks]

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