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

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

[He did know it, but the only one he's observed was Goemon.]

...so walking will help with that, huh?

[It reminded him of his hours as a kid spent opening and closing padlocks with a pair of safety pins he borrowed off of his grandmother. It was a repetitive tast, but he could let his mind drift as his hands worked.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

It can. Some minor, repetitive task that you can do without thinking about it works as well. I think walking would be good for you, since you need to learn to walk again.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

[She was a Jedi Grandmaster; Lupin could see the point behind her words. That didn't stop his commentary.]

I can walk fine, you know. I just have to plan my movements a little differently is all.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Mind yourself, dear. Stand up, and walk around the room three times without stumbling.

[Action] 1/?

[redjacketthief]

[Challenge: Accepted

Dubious, Lupin set aside his plate and mug and stood in a slow, carefully planned movement. He would be fine if he didn't move to suddenly or too fast, he assured himself. There would be no problem, right?]

[Action] 2/?

[redjacketthief]

[With his lips pursed in concentration, he carefully steps around the sofa and coffee table, all the while keeping a sharp eye out for any potential obstacles. It hadn't even been a full three days since he returned and, while he was making progress at an exceedingly slow rate, the vertigo was still there lurking around the edges as he made his way.

He didn't feel stable, and he didn't know whether to attribute that to the dysfunctional sense of balance or the busy nature of Luke's apartment. Between the furnishings and the almost anomalous electronics, he wasn't sure what to focus on...

Leaning against the wall would be unacceptable in this circumstance. Must resist...]

[Action] 3/3

[redjacketthief]

[He's not even out of the living room before his foot lands wrong--that was the end of that.

He catches himself on the wall with a sheepish giggle, torn between continuing his blanket denial and admitting defeat. His vision swims as the vertigo catches him, but he manages to keep himself upright with the support.]

hehe--You win~

[Playing. Always playing. He pulls himself straighter and leans back against the wall to wait for the haze to clear.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

I always do, dear.

[Nomi smiles playfully and walks over, offering the dizzy thief an arm]

Come and sit back down. We'll teach you to walk again, Luke and I.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

[Still giggling, Lupin braces himself on her arm and allows himself to be steered. There was no use lying further if she could see through his every move.]

I'd appreciate that...damn, I'm gonna owe you too.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

You owe me nothing, young man.

[She sets him down]

I would be remiss in my duties if I did not help Luke's friends.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

[He gratefully leans back into the cushions once more, eyes closed against the vertigo.]

...I know, but I'd still owe you and Luke.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

If you wish, I cannot say you should forswear a debt you feel you owe.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

[He had a suspicion that it was just the second of many; he didn't accept help easily, but he always made sure to repay the favor. It was only the gentlemanly thing to do.]

Thanks...

[...]

It's the fountain, by the way.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

You plan on stealing the fountain?

[Her eyebrows raise as she makes the inference, and her tone rises as she speaks. She's impressed]

Ambitious.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

Is it? [There's a quick flash of a grin.] I've stolen bigger. Much bigger.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Yes, but I'm given to understand that you had mechanical aid in your prior escapades. Now you don't even have a repulsor sled.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

...I have the beginnings of a balloon rigged up in my shack. Mostly? I need the firing mechanism.

But~ I can't do it now anyway. If I get dizzy when I walk, how do you think its going to be on an object in motion?

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Oh it'll be rough.

[Firing mechanism]

You could always talk to Mr. Stark, or to Luke, about a blast mechanism.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

...I thought about talking to one of the Starks, but the father is too straight laced and the son is too arrogant. And Luke...

[He manages a sheepish smirk.]

...It was supposed to be a surprise for his birthday.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Well, its a bit late. Why not wait for the anniversary of your arrival here?

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

November 11 then, a week after my birthday...

[And after his penalty was removed, hopefully. It would be a good time.]

I did consider it. I just hate putting it off. It's also for Fujiko, you see. She's been wanting it for a while.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Of course. But with your current troubles? It'll be best to wait.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

[He sighed, resigned.]

I know that, Nomi. I know.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Nomi takes her first bite of sandwich]

So, how's your head?

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

It's getting better, a little. Not much, as you can see. [He takes a sip of his tea.] Were you having a thought?