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

[thefinaljedi]

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.

Comments

[thefinaljedi]

Do not sell yourself short, Master Kenobi. Different times call for different sorts of people. My galaxy was much more savage than yours.

[averybadfeeling]

[It certainly seemed savage when he remembered it. Hiding from an entire empire that wished him dead, living in isolation on a barren desert rock, trying to protect his dearest friend's son- from that same friend, who would kill him and do far worse to the son if he found them.

Dismembering that same friend in self-defense. Watching him burn.

There was nothing civil left in the galaxy he left behind. He felt it burn with Anakin's flesh.]

"Perhaps you are right. There is some comfort in the knowledge that, ultimately, I will be successful, as Luke's survival and status attests."

[thefinaljedi]

[Nomi knows how you feel, but in comparison to a largely unexplored galaxy without many safe hyperspace lanes? With the Sith Empire? Not to mention what she'd been forced to do to Ulic...]

Do not make me repeat myself, Master Kenobi. Your accomplishments are more than just Skywalker. I remember distinctly learning of your role in protecting the Republic, and I am pleased to note that the Order has Jedi like yourself.

[averybadfeeling]

"I did not single him out as the sole example, merely the most prominent. There are worse roles to play out in the galaxy than that of a good teacher."

[thefinaljedi]

I count you among one of the many Jedi who are more than that, Master Kenobi. I have Luke's memories, as he has mine. You really are too modest.

[averybadfeeling]

"I find it preferable to the alternative. I tend not to vocalize it, however, as it tends to provoke protests such as yours."

[thefinaljedi]

Master Kenobi, are you amused with yourself?

[averybadfeeling]

"Occasionally."

[thefinaljedi]

[Nomi narrows her most serious look at the younger man]

And now I see that the tenants I set down on Exis Station weren't enough to preserve the dignity of the Order. Are all such sarcastic comedians, or just you?

[averybadfeeling]

"Oh, trust me, compared to Master Yoda I'm positively uptight."

[thefinaljedi]

Truly? I am most disappointed.

[averybadfeeling]

"In my experience, Master Sunrider, dignity belongs to those who can laugh at themselves and accept humiliation in stride."

[thefinaljedi]

[Then her face COMPLETELY breaks. She cannot maintain the seriousness for an instant longer. Breaking into a wide grin, she actually sticks out her tongue]

Obi-Wan, surely you don't think I'm serious. Laugh every day. If you can't, your life isn't worth living.

[averybadfeeling]

"I cannot say one way or the other what you believe on the subject. Historical records are sadly neglectful of such details. I simply sought to explain my own stance on the matter."

[thefinaljedi]

Obi-Wan, let me explain something to you that you won't find in any history book, holocron, or datacron. I am perhaps the most relaxed, easygoing Jedi who's ever sat as Grandmaster. Do you know why that is? [A beat, and a laugh] I have a daughter. A daughter who takes after her mother.

[She gently reaches out and squeezes Obi's shoulder affectionately]

Loosen up. It'll be good for you.

[averybadfeeling]

[... Ah. More perceptive than she let on, then.]

"I have had... limited success in my attempts to do so, thus far."

[thefinaljedi]

[Well...duh? She doesn't have her title because she's pretty...]

At what, having a daughter?

[Another smirk]

[averybadfeeling]

[Well, hey, he's never been a freaking Grandmaster, he doesn't know what that involves.

... So if she knows he's still having trouble, then Luke knows. Oh, dear.

Still, he cracks another grin.]

"... Well, my success there has been limited as well, yes. Primarily due to lack of effort."

[thefinaljedi]

Then perhaps you SHOULD try, Obi-Wan. Children are without a doubt the most precious gift one could ever ask for. And you of all people could learn a thing or two from having children around.

Like, perhaps, how to have fun?

[averybadfeeling]

"... I have hobbies, I banter. I occasionally even throw pies at people. I think I am more than capable of having fun."

[thefinaljedi]

And yet, so uptight. Young man, am I going to have to teach you a lesson in lightening up?

[And she changes tones, a playfully serious edge]

And for the record, your Order got it wrong. Love isn't a distraction, Love is a source of great inner strength.

[averybadfeeling]

"I am not uptight, I am merely understated in my humor."

[Love destroyed his order.

He doesn't lend voice to the thought- he even keeps it from his face- but he can't help but think of it.

Love for Anakin blinded him to Anakin's faults, or to their gravity. Love for Padme allowed Anakin to be manipulated and fall. Love for Anakin prevented him from killing Vader, who went on to finish what he had started.

What he says instead is,]

"Strength, I think, comes from many places."

[thefinaljedi]

[Nomi knows, Obi-Wan. A twitch of a muscle in your face, the slightest shift in tone? Dead giveaway that this conversation is taking a serious turn. Nevermind that she shares Luke's memories. However...]

And yet none so strong as that of a stable family. I know, Obi-Wan. About Anakin and Padme? That is an example of a young man being manipulated by a force far larger than himself, not of love gone awry.

[averybadfeeling]

[... Okay, for the record, Yoda was never that scary.]

"... Perhaps, but love was what made him vulnerable."

[And Obi-Wan blind.]

[thefinaljedi]

[The good news is she isn't Yoda. The bad news? She's stronger with the Force and more adept at reading people.]

Because he was forced to hide his love.

[She doesn't want to say you guys are fools, but...]