16th Transmission: Farewell to the Crew of the Normandy. [Voice/Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[It hadn't been hard to notice that Commander Shepard had returned home. Artoo had rolled into his room, her pistol carried in his outstretched claw, whistling and beeping. Luke shook his head and went to check it out, unsurprised to find Alia's spartan room completely devoid of anything. It was pretty thorough, and Luke guessed that the gun had been meant as a keepsake.

Which led him to go knocking on the door of the basement lab to see if Mordin was around. He hadn't seen the Salarian in a while, either. Oddly, it was unlocked, an unusual occurrence all on it's own. He headed down into it, and found everything neat and tidy, save for the Salarian's personal effects. A few obviously trapped books, a scribbled note, and a box filled with Medigel with a note "For the Clinic" on it indicated that he too had returned home.

With Ami kidnapped, Valentine's fast approaching, and his housemates either gone or preparing to leave for a camping trip, Luke was feeling his equilibrium slipping. Flipping open his journal, he sent out a broadcast.]

Hello everyone,

I regret to inform you that Commander Alia Shepard and Professor Mordin Solus have both returned to their world. They were good people, and Mordin saved a lot of lives during the last draft. If it's something you do, have a drink for them. They'd appreciate it.

If you have an appointment with me, I'm sorry, I'll have to cancel for the time being. I'll be in Good Spirits this evening, and tomorrow morning I'm heading into the mountains for some time to myself.

And Shepard, Mordin?

May the Force be with you.

[True to his word, Luke will be in Good Spirits for most of the evening, and he'll be around town packing up some supplies for some time in the mountains. Grab him anywhere around town.]

Comments

[Action, before the trip]

[averybadfeeling]

[Oh, Obi-Wan had only scarce interactions with their housemates, but he knew exactly how significant Mordin's intervention had been, how many lives he had saved, and he too notes the absence of the pair, though he wasn't as close to them as Luke was.

He's finished packing the few supplies he'll need, and now he waits in the dining room for Luke, a second teacup sitting opposite his own.]

"Join me for tea?"

[Action, before the trip]

[thefinaljedi]

Of course.

[Luke takes a seat, thumping a small handful of Mordin's books down on the table.]

Would you believe he booby-trapped books?

[Action, before the trip]

[averybadfeeling]

"The doctor? He seemed a rather private sort, but that seems a bit excessive."

[It's not spoken with disdain or criticism, but perhaps a hint of amusement.]

[Action, before the trip]

[thefinaljedi]

Yes, Professor Solus. Mordin. I think I'll have Artoo deal with them later.

[Luke chuckles, also amused]

He was definitely paranoid.

[Action, before the trip]

[averybadfeeling]

"It troubles me, on occasion, that so many of those around us are so overwrought with anxiety and paranoia. For all that our own galaxy was filled with danger, people also had a certain faith- even if their faith was misplaced."

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

...

[Saleh doesn't respond to the broadcast, but instead decides to seek out Luke at the Good Spirits. He wasn't one for normally hanging out there, nor does he understand how drinking actually makes people feel better. Regardless, he doesn't feel like he can leave the Jedi to brood alone. The broadcast was another reminder that either Ewan or himself can be sent home at any time. It is something Saleh is already fearing, despite the fact that Ewan had only arrived recently.]

[When Saleh enters the bar, he spots Luke and approaches him carefully.]

...Luke?

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke's just sitting there, sipping hot chocolate. He's not really brooding, but he looks tired. Stretched. He nods though, a polite bow of the head.]

Saleh.

[Action]

[mountain_sage]

[His tone sounds uncertain as he just stands there.]

Are you well...?

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

I've been better.

[Luke's voice is mild, but not unfriendly]

How about you?

[Action]

[spohkh]

[Spock, finally finding some time on his hands, found himself at Good Spirits.

On this particular evening he encountered a rather sullen (for him) Jedi.]

Greetings Mister Skywalker... how are you? [It was an odd question coming from the Vulcan... but Spock knew something was...off.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke's drinking some hot chocolate, of course, and looks up at Spock's greeting.]

Good evening, Spock. I've been better, but I could be a lot worse. Did you miss my broadcast earlier?

Re: [Action]

[spohkh]

[Spock puts in an order for a tea... He is decidedly staying away from chocolate.]

It would appear that I did... I have been overseeing various simulations at the Dome for the greater part of the day.

What has happened?

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Ah. Mordin and Shepard returned home today. I found their rooms empty and their belongings mostly gone. And I can't feel them in the Force.

[action]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki should be aware of Valentines approaching but right now he is not. He hops from one shop into another, gathering the things he needs. He is holding a small list in his hands and he hopes to find Leah a right dress to wear. Because the current green one does not befit her. Not that he is going to tell her that, of course. Not to her face. He likes to spare his person from bruises.

He almost walks into Luke when he enters another shop. A quick hop fom one feet onto another saves him (and Luke) from a rather unfortunate crash.]

[action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Was it reflexes, or was it the Force? Luke easily sidesteps the lad, even as distracted as he is.]

Sorry...I almost didn't see you there, Loki.

[He's kind of mumbling, lost in thought]

[action]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki's still busy regaining his balance when he hears Luke's voice.]

Same here, Luke.

[He notices the other his mumbling a bit, maybe Luke has a lot on his mind. But then again, so has he.]

Ah, do not apologize. It is good we are both rather fast on our feet, otherwise it could have changed into something more uncomfortable and embarrassing.

[action]

[thefinaljedi]

I suppose so.

[He shrugs. His heart and head are miles and miles away.]

Are you well?

[Action]

[somethingtoavenge]

[While Phil had seen Luke's earlier announcement, he didn't know the two people in question personally, so didn't comment on it one way or the other.

However, with a bit of time on his hands this evening he decides that going to Good Spirits would not be a bad thing.

To see how Luke was doing, though loosing housemates must be hard. He spots Luke quickly enough, and heads over.]

Good evening, Luke.

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke looks up to see Phil and nods. His face is pretty expressionless, like he's lost in thought. But he's not unfriendly about it.]

Good evening, Phil.

[Action]

[somethingtoavenge]

[Luke gets the faintest of smiles.]

I'd ask how you are, but, I know someone going home isn't the easiest thing.

Care for some company?

[Phil could use some company too, but if Luke would rather not, then he doesn't mind either way.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

I'm alright. Alia and Mordin are back where they belong.

[He nods]

Of course. How are you, Phil?

action;

[breezing]

[ Ikki's obviously not going to see Luke at the town bar, but around town? That's much more doable. She's often located near the fountain when she has free time, and today is no exception - although the instant she spots Luke she's headed to where he is at sixty miles an hour. ]

Uncle Luuuuuuuuuuke! Whatcha doing?

action;

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke's out wandering, and this time he has Artoo at his side. The Jedi gives his 'niece' a warm smile in greeting and waves]

Hello Ikki. I'm just out for a walk. How about you? I trust you're well.

action;

[breezing]

Yeah! I'm just running - what's that? [ Sorry, Luke, her attention span only lasts so long when there is a moving metal thing by your side, because she's zipping over to peer at Artoo almost immediately.

Context clues might finish that sentence with "an errand", since she's got a bag of apples on her, though. ]

action;

[thefinaljedi]

[Artoo beeps, whistles, vweeps, and rocks from side to side happily. People paying attention to him!]

This is R2-D2, my droid from home. [Luke runs a hand down his metal companion's dome] He says it's nice to meet you.