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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.

[Voice]
"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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[Action]

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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That is all? [A beat.] That is something of a relief. For all that they use us in their war and experiments the Manlosso are not terribly fond of treating us gently one on one.

[That she's able to discuss the matter calmly is a testament to how much she's mulled their situation over, and how much Luke has helped her calm her mind in the past week. Well. Save the day he and Nomi were missing. Adele sits as she is bid, but can't help a frown.]

You are not disoriented or- [She catches herself and huffs a laugh.] I'm attempting to treat this like I would a physical ailment.

I did not say that was all. When we were taken, I suppressed Luke. He felt none of the experimentation, and I am able to repress much better than him. Luke is fine, my body is uninjured. [Nomi pauses, her expression darkening] However, if I am given the chance, they will learn just what it means to antagonize me.

And yes, at first I was more than a little disoriented. Luke moreso, as he awoke in control. We talked it out, and agreed that it would be better for me to use my body, and him his own.

Edited 2012-07-05 03:29 (UTC)

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.

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?

How it is they are able to do that, the siphoning- is beyond my scope of understanding and disconcerting for it. Not that they can- but what it is they might do with it.

[She frowns, sighs, and shakes her head. There is nothing she can do to change it, fix it, or even understand it at the moment. She lets the matter rest and the lingering anxiety brought on by the thought go.]

Weary, but well. It shall remain thus until the last of the tree limbs are finally trimmed down and sorted.

Weary is better than injured. Did you manage to escape the battle without much trouble? No injuries I hope?

...I wasn't present for it. [And for that, she is still somewhat ashamed.] I left with the crew of the Britannia for it's maiden voyage.

Did you now?

[No surprise in her voice, at all.]

Was the journey eventful?

[Nomi was present and would have known she was gone- then why ask? To make her feel poorly? It wasn't as if she hasn't earned it so...Adele doesn't comment further on the matter. Her own cowardice and foolishness were just that, her own.]

Oh, it was quite pleasant up until the hurricane. Then things became a bit windy.

Well, I believe that is what hurricanes are, dear. Strong wind.

[She laughs lightly]

[Well. She'd walked right into that one, if not handed it to Nomi to hold up and careened into it at full tilt. As such she can't help but snort a soft laugh.]

And water. And whatever else it picks up on the way to batter about.

Yes, that tends to happen when the wind kicks up enough. They tend to make an awful, wet mess of things.

[Smiling quietly, Nomi gestures towards the window]

Speaking of wet messes, was your home alright or did the flooding get to you?

Edited 2012-07-08 21:34 (UTC)

[Her eyes flick to the window, and she tenses for a moment, ability to ignore exactly what floor she's on shaken. Then she blinks and it passes. She's inside. She's fine.]

A few leaks in the roof and a good deal of tree branches knocked across the lawn and in front of the house- but otherwise we were spared.

That's a relief then. The bottom floor here, as you no doubt saw, was a wreck.

[And your nervousness isn't lost on her, even without access to the Force. Muscles, eye twitches, she knows just how to read people.]

Adele, are you afraid of something?

I'm acrophobic. Heights, falling- terrify me. I'm...better than I once was. I'm here on the..[She swallows, looks up to the ceiling.] Fifth floor. Without medication. And...no panic attacks thusfar.

[Is there anything NORMAL about this woman? And she was a Jedi in another reality? This BOGGLES Nomi, but its something that Cay had struggled with as well...]

Hey, you won't fall. Really. You know I won't let you, right? Just relax. Take a deep breath, and concentrate on my voice. Put it out of your mind, and just think of me.

[Adele pushes the thought of where she was away and takes a few slow, deep breaths. Closes her eyes and just. Does as Nomi says. Listens to her voice, focuses on the woman. Finds her center. Lets everything else drift away.]

As long as I do not think about it, I'm fine. usually.

Its a fear you could conquer, you know.

[And then she realizes that Adele came for a purpose]

So, tell me dear, have you pondered more on what Luke asked you to?

It is part of what began my association with Ben- asking for his help in this.

[Calmer now, she lets her eyes slip back open and offers Nomi a half smile.]

I have. It seemed terribly odd to me at first, too similar to apathy before the core of it came to me. It is not about feeling nothing, but not letting what you feel move you out of a state of serenity.

You are correct.

[Nomi nods silently]

Apathy is the wrong way to look at it. There is nothing WRONG with having emotion, you just need to be able to separate your emotions from yourself. Control and patience.

Something with which I require a great deal of practice. My patience waxes and wanes depending upon the situation. In work? I can wait as long as need be, but otherwise...It is something I need to work on, I know.

Well, you will learn. Don't be too hard on yourself, we all have faults that need work. That is why Luke offered to help you, you know.

Berating myself endlessly was somewhat drilled into me by my mother and aunts when I was young. It is one thing to knowledge one's faults, another to dwell on them beyond what would be useful in using it to spur yourself to success in the future. It is the LeBlanc way. That and repressing our emotions in favor of putting on a pleasant smile for those that watched us.

[She snorts and sighs.]

Not terribly healthy, or safe, here. Luke and Ben have been most kind and patient with me, and for that I am grateful. They are better friends than I deserve.

Not terribly healthy or safe anywhere.

[Nomi nods]

Jedi are good companions to have. Particularly those two. The epitome of the Republic and the Rebellion's Jedi.

No, no it isn't.

[But she's getting better, by association if nothing else.]

They are good men, beyond simply being Jedi.

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