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.

[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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[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.

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.

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

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

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

[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.

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.

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

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.

...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?

Oh it'll be rough.

[Firing mechanism]

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

...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.

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

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.

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

[He sighed, resigned.]

I know that, Nomi. I know.

[Nomi takes her first bite of sandwich]

So, how's your head?

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

Yes, I was. I was wondering how you'd planned on hiding your plans from Luke and I? Then I thought better of it, remembering the confidence a good thief needs.

I've been planning this for a few months now, and have wanted to do it since November. I think I could have kept it from Luke until just before I did it.

You know that he'd worked out everything but the specifics, right? He's more perceptive than people give him credit for.

I know, but its a point of pride for me to pull stunts like this on my own.

...still. My resources here are limited.

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Fair enough. Now, have you roped Anakin into it?

I have. It seemed like he needed a project, and I'm aware of some of his problems. It's better for him to have something to do around here.

Have him construct your heater then. That would have been MY first thought.

That's true. I just wanted to do the figuring on my own...

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