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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[Nomi Sunrider turned at the mention of her name, and her eyes lit up. She remembers you, little lady]

Sabriel. How nice to see you again.

Likewise.

[So she was right. Sabriel blinks in surprise for a moment longer before dipping her head in greeting as she steps up better talk with the woman.]

If I may ask, where is Luke?

Luke is here, with me. The...Malnosso switched us. Yesterday.

Switched you? [That doesn't sound good at all but Nomi appears to be doing alright.]

Is he...are you both alright?

Yes. We're both fine. Here, he'd like to say something.

[And slowly from behind a nearby building Luke Skywalker walks into view. A projection, but still...]

Its fine Sabriel. This should be only temporary.

Luke!

[Blinking in surprise at the projection Sabriel glances between her friend and the woman she was standing beside.]

How are you doing that?

The Force. I'm projecting an image of myself. Its solid, but it can't really be damage or interacted with on a meaningful level. Its just easier for me to talk to you this way I think.

[She nods with a thoughtful frown, feeling a little pang of guilt.]

I...didn't know the Malnosso had taken you. So this is a Shift of theirs.

I was only gone for a day. Its alright, no need to worry.

[Luke's projection puts a very solid hand on her shoulder]

How are you, Sabriel?

[Despite the translucency of Luke's projected form his hand is firm and solid on her shoulder...and for a moment she's struck by nostalgia. All those nights of her father meeting her in spirit form to talk with her every month; it leaves a bittersweet smile on her lips as she looks up at her friend.]

I am well enough, thank you Luke.

And what about you, Ms. Sunrider? Are you well?

I am. I find this entire situation rather strange, but I don't really have much choice in it, thanks to our hosts.

[She offers a comforting smile]

I know it must be a little jarring for you, seeing us like this. I think it should be temporary though.

I knew the Malnosso could do some unbelievable things but I never thought they could do something like this.

[Sabriel shakes her head with a soft sigh.]

Do you still experience those unconscious applications of the Force?

I do not. Both Luke and I are in full and total control. The initial trouble may have been brought on by the unbalancing factor of sharing a body. The human mind is not meant to hold two.

If that's the case, then aren't you both still in that danger?

We are, though now that our powers have returned we are able to balance out a bit better. We can use the Force to suppress one another, and keep each other out.

[Nomi nods in assent]

[Sabriel nods quietly for a moment. Between the two of them they had managed to find a reasonable compromise to their situation but it just...didn't feel right. Ah well, trust the Malnosso to get something so important like this wrong.]

Is there anything I can do to help?

No, I don't think so. Its really alright though.

[They both smile at the earnest young woman.]

Its alright. You're a good friend though, and I appreciate it.

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

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