18th Transmission: May the Force Be With You, Always. [Action/Video]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke knew immediately what had happened, the moment the Force Bond between he and his old friend was severed. Not dulled, but just cut completely, as it had when someone died. Despite that, he hurried home and called out to the man. No answer came save Artoo's concerned whistle, and the Jedi sighed heavily, though he wasn't sure if it was in relief that Obi-Wan Kenobi was gone, or sadness that he was now alone. Obi-Wan, Mordin, Shepard, and Lupin all gone now. He was once again the last Jedi.

Entering the man's bedroom he shook his head at the neat pile of letters and...a doorknob resting on the bed. His old mentor had such a strange sense of humor, enough to at least bring a weak smile to his face. Luke picked up the letter addressed to him and read, his real hand remaining unsteady, the implant the only part of him completely steady. It echoed so much of what he'd heard from Ben the last time they'd parted. You are among the the finest Jedi I've ever met, the last of the old order, and the first of the new. The hope for the future and a reminder of the past. You were my finest pupil, and I wish I could have had the chance to stand with you now. May the Force be with you, my friend. The memory, five years past now, leaped to the forefront of his mind. Only this time there was no Threepio to spoil the moment, only Artoo sitting stoically and waiting, a sad little chirp the only sound.]

That's right Artoo, Obi-Wan's gone home. Back to Tatooine. [Though, Luke's voice is hollow. He knows what's waiting, and what Ben's leaving behind. The Dark Times, when his father, Obi-Wan's apprentice, Darth Vader had methodically hunted down and killed all but four or five Jedi. Isolation and guilt, followed by a chance encounter with two droids and a young farmboy. Nothing he'd wish on anyone, least of all his truest friend.]

I guess we should deliver the messages, right Artoo?

[Bweep doot deet doot. The droid seemed pretty agreeable, even rolling over to Luke and extending his little claw comfortingly.]

I'm alright, yea. Let's...get this over with.



Video

[After he collects his emotions, a very quiet, stoic Luke Skywalker appears on the journals with Artoo beside him for support. In his hand he has a small leaflet of papers, and his other hand rests on the droid's dome. When he speaks, his voice is firm, but there's a quavering feeling to his words. He's obviously forcing himself to do this.]

Luceti, I regret to inform you that Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has returned to his home on Tatooine. He left behind a few letters, to Adele Leblanc, Ami Mizuno, Loki Laufeyson, Saori, Beast, Steve Rogers, and Spock. Also, he left a gift for Clint Barton. I will keep them here at House 46 until you are able to pick them up.

And I'm sorry, but I won't be able to cover my shifts at the clinic for a day or two. Please forgive me.

And May the Force be with you, all of you, always.

[Luke shuts down the feed with that. If anyone needs to find him he'll be at home for the next few days, or at Good Spirits having a drink, likely hot chocolate.]

Comments

[ video ]

[universal_charm]

Crap...

You know Spock's still a kid right? Crap. Crap.

_{[ He knew Spock had been friends with Obi-Wan. As a kid he probably wouldn't know what to make of this, but when he got bigger? Crap what about those bonds he talked about? Lupin's disappearance had seriously hurt him, was Obi-Wan as tightly connected? ]}

[ video ]

[thefinaljedi]

I didn't know he was a child in the first place. Forgive me, I've been...out of touch, Kirk.

[Luke shakes his head. How would Spock take it?]

I can hold his letter till he's back to normal. It's probably better that way.

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[universal_charm]

No... no yeah, I get it. Auuuugh. How do I explain why he got a letter for this guy? Hell, I don't know if he's talked to him since coming back....

But yeah, keeping the letter would be a good idea. When he gets back to himself, I'll tell him to come get it.

[written]

[fleurdesel]

...I'll pick up Ben's letter tomorrow.

[She honestly doesn't think she could handle it tonight.]

[written]

[thefinaljedi]

It will stay right here.

Sorry that was the first thing you came back to.

[written]

[fleurdesel]

I always had a feeling he'd go first. It's better this way, really. We know what he goes to, and how well he does. You better than most.

How are you, Luke?

[Video]

[savedtheworld]

Obi-Wan... He went home? [He was such a kind man, who seemed to full of wisdom. And with such a nice beard. Aang thought he could learn from him.]

I'm sorry to hear that, Luke.

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

Yes, he did. This morning, it seems.

[Luke forces a weak smile, and lies through his teeth.]

It's for the best. He does have important things to do.

[Video]

[savedtheworld]

We all have important things to do back home. It is always for the best - at least for the person, and for their home world.

[He doesn't smile himself, now. He's been in the position enough times now to be able to see that most of the time people will try to cover up how hurt they were by someone going home. He wants to help Luke feel better, but he wants to make sure he handles this sensitively.]

But that can only make less hard to a certain amount for those left behind. I know it's... gotta be rough.

[voice | locked]

[rather_be_surfing]

Sorry to hear about it, Luke.

You all right?

[voice | locked]

[thefinaljedi]

Honestly, I've been better. Thank you, though.

[He's not trying to be terse, not really.]

[Action]

[geniustheveil]

[Oddly enough, the message is greeted by silence from Ami, without any reply.

This is because as soon as she sees it, Ami is already on her way out the door and over to Luke's as quickly as possible, an impulse that doesn't even let her tell him so first. In the back of her mind, she knows it's a bit pushy, and that she might be intruding... but no one truly wants to be alone, and Luke hasn't even asked to be.

And when someone leaves... it helps a little to know someone is still here. So before too long, there's a knock at Luke's door and Ami waiting outside.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[It's not odd, Luke can feel her heading his way almost immediately. He gathers his thoughts, tries very, very hard not to just run to meet her, and sits to wait. Ami is never ever intruding, and the only time she'd ever be unwelcome is when he was preparing some sort of surprise for her. Today? She's the only person he wants to see.

When she knocks, he's opening the door and stepping outside to just...hug her. Tightly, closely, testing to make sure she's still there. That she's really there. And that she's...solid. The Malnosso's final kidnapping had left Luke without even so much as a goodbye handshake from his old mentor.]

Ami...

[Action] + tl;dr /)_(\

[complicatedliar]

[Ugh. There is a reason he calls himself Loki of Asgard in introductions. And he'd much rather be annoyed at that small detail than consider the full implications of the matter.

He's leaned on Obi-wan a great deal, and no doubt foolishly. You let yourself start liking someone a bit despite all efforts and they go and vanish. Just like Gregor.

It seems so pointless.

He recalls the way the man just accepted, and never really tried to go into the moralistic nonsense the mortals always seemed to love. Just accepting. It's an odd feeling still, and he'd almost gotten used to it, learned to like it. It's a subtle sort of poison, having someone that just wants to listen, and not for any apparent ploy. It makes you want to say things best kept quiet in the service of the greater game.

And worse, Obi-wan asked him questions he didn't so much have a difficult time answering, but ones that when answered, he couldn't help but poke holes in his own logic. Not the most pleasant feeling, that. But he can't bring himself to then think it's best the man was gone.

What a mess.

Rather than reply by video, Loki goes to Luke's house without announcement. He simply shows up on the doorstep and knocks, looking as collected as always.]

[Action] That's cool, I...apologize for Luke being less than talkative.

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke sensed the Asgardian's approach, expecting it as he was, and rose from his seat, setting the letter he'd received down. The knock draws him to his feet and he opens the door with as collected an expression as he can manage. Obviously shaken, he gestures.]

Good afternoon, Loki. Please, come in.

[Despite everything, he can't really bring himself to trust Loki. He doesn't dislike the man, he just doesn't trust him. The meditation sessions and working on magic and the Force together have done wonders for his opinion, but Loki's mind was still to chaotic and random for him. And right now? That cold, cold mentality, the withdrawn feelings the other man exudes are somewhat disturbing.

Though, the Jedi does agree. Obi-Wan has a long hard road ahead of him. Isolation, guilt, lost chances and watching the entire Galaxy fall to ruin around him. It would be better if he was here.

He'd always had a good answer for everything, even friends disappearing. And this was the third time they'd parted. First on the Death Star, again on Coruscant, and now Luceti. And each time, it left Luke feeling a little emptier.]

[Voice]

[wise_maiden]

... Take all the time you need. I don't think anyone could fault you for that.

[She never really knew Obi Wan beyond name and appearance - and mostly, only what Luke may have mentioned of him from time to time.] If they need an extra hand there, I'm available.

[Voice]

[thefinaljedi]

Thank you Raine. I appreciate it.

[He's really, really grateful for the support. The clinic was important but he couldn't really afford to be there, making mistakes. That would accomplish nothing and he wanted to be able to clear his head before going back to that.]

[video]

[asthehawkflies]

[Oh, oh hell. That is... One thing after another. Just when you think things are settling down...

He kind of wants to punch something.]

Luke. I'm sorry. You need anything?

[video]

[thefinaljedi]

[Clint, he needs you to pick up this doorknob. He never really understood Obi-Wan's sense of humor, and he wasn't even going to try]

I'll be alright. He did leave something for you though.

[Action | Good Spirits]

[daisy023]

[It takes Daisy a while to reach him.

She is not a recurrent visitor to Good Spirits, as she knows the risks behind turning the drink into a vice for someone like her. But after the loss of similar friends -of someone that close to him-, she knows it is only fair to be with him, as well. She cannot know when would her time end.

When Luke's first cup almost finishes, a hand serves him another beside him, and a familiar blond girl quietly sits beside him.]

[Action | Good Spirits]

[thefinaljedi]

[Thankfully, Luke's only drinking hot chocolate. Alcohol isn't something he indulges in very often, and even then never when he's upset.

The big woman's hand reaching down draws his eyes up. And up. And he nods gratefully to his friend.]

Thanks Daisy.

[video] no I didn't forget to tag this nope

[neversurrender]

[He never got the chance to get to know Obi-Wan as well as he wanted, but he knew him long enough to understand what a good man he was and that Luceti would be sorely lacking without him around.]

I'm sorry Luke. He's a good man, and if anyone deserves to be home it's him. I can come by for my letter whenever you feel up to having company.

[video] s'ok

[thefinaljedi]

I'm alright for you to come by whenever you're ready.

[Steve, fortunately, doesn't know whats waiting for Obi-Wan. Small blessings]

[Voice] Just throwing this in hideously late, don't mind me >.>

[tailasoldastime]

[While he had been staying low for quite a while, nothing had been going terribly wrong with Beast, truly... but no matter how he felt before now, nothing... nothing could have prepared him for this news. It has been a long time since he last lost such a close friend, and Obi-Wan... Obi-Wan... ever since they first met he had offered him nothing but kindness and guidance... and now he's gone... gone to... to...

For several moments, Beast just stands there in his room, journal laid out in his paws, staring vacantly at Luke's announcement. Finally, he manages a voice response, speaking to the Jedi - the only sign of Obi-Wan left in Luceti for him - in a low, hollow tone.]

I... w-will come for the letter... Luke.

[Voice] s'ok Lil, but I have to let the ladyluke one go. I can't brain that post anymore with him.

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke had been waiting for his great, furry friend to call. The Beast and Obi-Wan had seemed to have an interesting connection, so the letter hadn't been a surprise at all.]

Of course. I'll be here. With tea.