IN GAME CHARACTER CHAT (In parts) 12/15/2020

[Anatketani]

#10

Nova waited at Durro's door for him, having checked if he was inside. She tried to be calm and collected but she almost seemed uneasy and was trying to keep herself from just hiding like she did after her little spat with Lysire long ago.
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/19/2021
Durro's voice comes through the door.
"Come in, Nova."
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/19/2021
After a few moments of hesitation, Nova opens the door and carefully enters. She made sure it shut but didn't move anymore inside. "Hello Durro, I suppose we should probably talk in depth of what I learned and why due to not knowing the full extent of the information caused the mess as it did....Well the mess I caused."
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/19/2021
Durro gestures for her to sit, and offers her some of the tea he had brought for meditation.
"What do you want to know?"
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/19/2021
Again with some hesitation, Nova moved to a chair, moved it so she can sit and hug the back of the chair. "First off, I should probably explain why I was so far away from the crew at the dinner meeting." She fiddled with the design on the chair not looking at Durro. "The only people I know enough about is Ryan, Ava, and Sinya... And a bit of Lysire at the morning meeting. Due to not know how to approach any subject about your history or anything else, I went about it the same way I did with Sinya and that was giving information and getting something greater in return which is what I knew Vala wanted but due to not knowing what you knew, caused me to go about it thinking I had the better outcome of getting the greater information." She then shakes her head as she continues, "But everytime I gave you or even Tesara information I never got anything in return. Which caused a rift in trust of the information you give to me in return. Sadly I know that approach isn't exactly fool proof and I knew that but as you said tonight, we are stuck together now." Nova looked up slightly at Durro. "Due to our lack in communication and relaying information, I made everything a mess but at the same time not really. Because I didn't know that Lysire had that dark spirit in her, I couldn't relay that she was reacting with Lanus... Vala was interested in that, how much did Lanus' storms did Lysire react to. I only was able to relay what I saw on our 30 day trek to the cave, how she wasn't doing well to the storms but probably not to the extent Vala wanted which is probably why she let us leave easily since she might think that the ritual was never completed."
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/19/2021
Durro can sense the conflict swirling around the room. He sips his tea.
"I know the Jedi can seem aloof much of the time. Our practices are alien to most species and cultures, most do not understand them or even attempt to. We are used to keeping to ourselves, save what we do to help others."
He sighs.
"That was made worse by the Empire. Once there were 10,000 Jedi Knights keeping peace and order in the galaxy. Then the Republic declared the Jedi traitors and wiped them all out. I was spared, and I was told a small handful of others survived and are in hiding. In such a hostile environment, keeping to ourselves is how we stay alive."
He paused for a moment and looks at Nova.
"We are a crew now, though; I'll do my best not to hide from you. I know you like learning about people through databases, but I would not have been easy to find in our universe, due to the Imperial ban on Jedi knowledge. And of course, we are not native to this universe. What do you want to know?"
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/19/2021
"You are alive doing the clan wars, correct? Even fought during it? I am only asking because Vala was able to know about the clan wars which is odd since this time period probably hasn't had that happen yet. And I am not sure if what she said is true about my parents, since she has said that they, or my family name fought in the war." She then softly smiles, "Right now I want to get back to the holonet and see what is going down with Baklid."
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/19/2021
"Yes, I fought in the Clone Wars, alongside my master and countless clone troopers."
Durro furrows his brow.
"It is odd that she would know of the Clone Wars. I know there is at least one other ship that made it through to this universe from ours. Perhaps she gained information from another source native to our reality."
"I will meditate on this. You should research current events on Baklid. Let us know what you find."
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/19/2021
Nova pondered for a moment. "Actually thinking back on it, it wasn't that my parents fought in the clone wars, more so that they became refugees afterwards. Regardless of that small mistake involving my family, I will go back to my research. Actually so that I don't relay something you probably already know since your talk with the Queen of Baklid at the end of those 30 days. What did she tell you about it before she left?"
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/19/2021
"She mentioned that the planet is locked down tightly. There has been fighting between the Coruscant Jedi and the Olivan Jedi, as well as between Republic forces and the resistance movements on Baklid. In short, there is conflict everywhere and more on the horizon."
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/19/2021
Nova gives a nod. "That seems about right with what we heard on our way up to Vala's palace." She then got up to leave. "Well I should probably go do my research so that we know what we are approaching."
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/19/2021
Durro nods and returns to his tea and meditation.
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/20/2021
Nova calls a meeting at the common room where the holo-net is. She informs Ryan that travel to Baklid will be very difficult as it is full lockdown which includes the space in the system around Baklid. (( @Tesara Anerin @Governor Ava Forma @Kaleb Wren @TheTraveler ))
TheTraveler — 02/20/2021
Sinya's Signs is this woman for real
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/20/2021
Nova signs Mhm, I know.
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/20/2021
Nova is snickering on the Arc 1.
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/20/2021
Nova gets up and heads back up to the Arc 1.
Governor Ava Forma — 02/20/2021
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On the ship headed to the planet ava will seek out nova and find her. She approachs nova " hey, so I have an assumption but was curious if it matches. Why didn't you answer when I called you? "
Lady Ryne Roke — 02/20/2021
Nova was currently in the kitchen after having given Ryan the information. "Because it isn't hard to read what was happening when you were sitting right next to her doing it." She stated before sitting at the table.
TheTraveler — 02/21/2021
@Kaleb Wren

aboard the ARC-175, in the crew bunk area

Lysire walked up and set down on the edge of Kaleb's bunk. Her eyes were soft as always, "I heard the mission was a success," she said with clear confusion in her voice.

"Though there appears to be a tension with the crew upon your return," she added softly.

"Can you tell me what happened," she asked. Her tone was intentionally set to keep her voice low and calm.
Kaleb Wren — 02/21/2021
@TheTraveler Kaleb put down the weapon he had with him ever since he helped rescue her. He had stripped it and rebuilt it so many times now that he prob could do it blindfolded. This was his way of processing things, to return to the basics that he had been taught. Which was to know the weapons you were using because your life depended on it.  He was doing the same to the armor, which was currently off to the side, as well. He took a deep breath and then began to tell Lysire everything that had happened on the ship and afterwards. He held nothing back from her.
TheTraveler — 02/21/2021
@Kaleb Wren

Lysire listened attentively as Kaleb spoke. Her eyes betrayed her emotions. It was clear the news bothered her.

She let out a heavy and long sigh, "hatred for the Jedi run deep."

She shifted uncomfortable as if facing her own demons as well. "Growing up in a Jedi Prison was nothing compared to what I know Sinya has gone through."

She shook her head as if catching herself, "I mean, I am not making excuses for what she did. Well tried to do."

Her frown grew as she gazed in to his eyes as if searching for some measure of understanding. "I can understand why she hates so much."

Hopefully that what she saw was understanding, "I am glad you didn't shoot her." She then allowed herself a slight bit of laughter. "Stun or otherwise," she added.
Kaleb Wren — 02/21/2021
@TheTraveler "I was close." he told Lysire. "There are those that believe that anger can give you focus, and for the most part that is true. But as I was taught it can also blind you to what is needed. Keep you seeing for the greater good." he said as he remembered being told that it was because of his grandfather's hatred of the Jedi that had been passed down for generations that he was clanless. You he had the name, but that was it. But here in this time he could change that. He knew the clan existed here.
TheTraveler — 02/21/2021
@Kaleb Wren

She nodded slowly, "you are not wrong. But that also completely ignores the wound in which the hatred," she paused and backed up. "Anger really isn't the right word here."

She leaned back trying to get more comfortable on the military style pull down bunk. "This is beyond anger Kaleb."

She blinked softly as her eyes traced his face, "she hates them and all those who embrace them." She fought the frown, "I understand why."

She motioned back towards him, "she is like our big sister who has been wronged. Have you ever set down with her like you have with me and spoke about the source of her hatred."

Finally she found a smile, "you know she and you have more in common than you know. She was raised a partisan fighter. Her childhood was nothing but conflict."

She leaned forward and rested a soft hand on his knee, "wouldn't you inspect a malfunctioning weapon for the cause rather than just toss the weapon away?"
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/21/2021
Once the party has gone their separate ways aboard the Jupiter 1, Durro knocks on the door of Tesara's quarters.
(@Tesara Anerin)
Tesara Anerin — 02/22/2021
Tesara hears the knock from far away, and takes a moment to pull herself out of deep meditative state she has been in since returning from the ARC-175.  She is expecting Durro and knows it is him, but takes a moment to stand and center herself before opening the door.  "Master Durro. Come in."  She says, stepping aside for him to enter.  @Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/22/2021
Durro comes in and stands in the middle of her quarters.
"I understand the mission went well, though the others were sparse on details. They suggested I talk to you. What happened out there?"
Tesara Anerin — 02/22/2021
“Quite a lot, actually.”  She says, motioning for him to sit.  “But I was able to divert a disaster with Kaleb and Ava’s help.  I learned other things as well.”    (((i’m eating dinner right now but will get back to this as soon as I’m done))))
Tesara Anerin — 02/22/2021
“Ryan came up with a rather crazy plan to avoid getting caught and shot down by the blockade around Baklid.  It was too risky.  Instead, Sinya and Nova came up with a plan to find another ship heading towards Baklid that had security clearance codes that we could take. It meant locating a ship that would suit our needs. That’s where I came in. It took me a while using the Force to find one, but it last I located a transport ship. It was found to have about 1000 people on board, all families of Jedi.  To search for another ship would have taken too long as our course was set in hyper space for Baklid and time was short. It was decided that we would take the ARC-175 to intercept that ship, board it, stun the flight deck crew, and then Nova would get the codes.  It sounded simple enough, although dangerous of course. In our discussions on how to accomplish this, I was adamant that no one on board was to be killed. Stun only.” Tesara takes a breath, a sad look coming over her face.  “Sinya  was wholly uncaring as to whether the families of Jedi were hurt or killed.  I didn’t like it, but we needed her. So, Kaleb, Sinya, Ava, Nova and I boarded the ship. There were four on the flight deck. We stunned them and tied them up so that they would not alert anyone to our presence. Nova and Sinya along with Kaleb each began their tasks.”  She sighs briefly. “if I knew more about what they were doing I might’ve understood sooner. But unbeknownst to anyone, Sinya programmed the hyper drive cores to detonate.  We were on our way back to the ARC-175 when Kaleb and Ava noticed. Frantically, they worked to undo the damage before the entire ship and everyone within it was blown to pieces.  All I could do was watch as they worked frantically to undo what she had done. In the end they were successful, putting the ship aright with enough life support to last 2 weeks.
We returned and I confronted Sinya about her actions.  She was querulous and tried to bait me into a verbal altercation.  I did not take that bait.  I did however, tell her that I was not sure I could trust her. Obviously that upset and angered her.  I understand why she did what she did. I do not condone it, but the Jedi of this timeline, this alternate universe, they have been deadly vicious and cruel to her and everyone she loves. Her family are dead because of them. The Dark Side flows around her like a cloak that she welcomes.  She told me that I was family and that you were as well, and I apologized to her for saying I did not trust her, then I returned to my room.  I think it surprised her that I did so.  However, I do believe that Nova knew what Sinya was about and did nothing to stop her or alert us of it.  I fear that Nova is also being seduced by the pain and anger of the dark side.  She struggles as Sinya does.  Daz Murl did a number on her and it left deep wounds in her mind. Again I understand. But I worry for her and for Sinya.”
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/22/2021
Durro sighs and reaches out with the Force, feeling the tension swirling around the ship.
"The Force was with you; I'm glad it all worked out."
"Though I sense something has changed. There's something... different about you in the Force. How do you feel about what happened on the ship?"
Tesara Anerin — 02/22/2021
She smiles a little sadly.  “How does one deal with the fact that an act of piracy is now in one’s past?  Be grateful no one was killed by our actions. We did what we had to do, and no lives were lost. I was adamant that someone would be notified that this ship is out in space with only two weeks worth of life support for everyone on board. It could have gone so much worse, I’m just grateful that we all made it out alive and so did they.”
“I could not have done that without Kaleb and Ava‘s help.”
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/22/2021
Durro smiles at her reassuringly.
"To be fair, I thought Ryan's plan was risky but sound. It also didn't involve piracy."
He sighs and continues
"Like I've taught you though; the past can't be changed. We can only learn from it."
Tesara Anerin — 02/22/2021
“The issue was that we did not know whether or not the blockade had more than ion blasters to stop us with. We could have been flying into fire power that would rip both ships apart in moments.” She sits, taking a sip of water and looking at him.  “Yes, I learned a great deal. I’ve never had to lead a mission of that kind before. It was a good deal of responsibility.  And as terrifying as it was at times, it gave me much needed experience in leading.  It is some thing I will need when you are not with me.”  She sets down the cup and eyes him.  “So...now will you fill me in on the plan to rescue your sister when we land?”
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/22/2021
Durro looks at his young apprentice.
"Tesara, risk and uncertainty are constant companions of the Jedi. Fear, in other words. Confronting fear is the destiny of the Jedi. Could the Republic have thrown more than ion cannons at us? Of course they could have, but I would have trusted the Force that we would prevail. Instead, we acted on fear and what did that lead to? It led to suffering and now an act of piracy that may or may not come back to haunt us later. Learn from this, Tesara. Don't be ruled by fear. Control your fear, confront it. Trust in the Force and act on instinct."
He lets the lesson hang in the air for a long moment, and then grins.
"As for my plan? I'll let you know when I come up with one."
Tesara Anerin — 02/22/2021
Tesara frowns slightly. “Are you saying I should have gone against Nova and Sinya’s plan?”
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/22/2021
Durro looks thoughtful for a moment, as if debating whether to say anything or not.
"If it were me, I would have gone with Ryan's plan; trusting the Force to see us through. All the risk was ours, we knew what could happen. Sinya's plan was a violent crime against others, and put others in danger. There is no guarantee they will be found in two weeks, space is vast. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense; never for attack. What's done is done, but it's important to reflect on our mistakes and learn from them."
Tesara Anerin — 02/22/2021
Tesara’s expression is blank for a moment, doing her very best to remain calm and not feel stung at the words of her teacher.  Here she had been proud of the fact that they had done this and that no none had died and now they knew where Nova and Sinya stood.  It seemed that she had been wrong.  “Yes, master.”  She responded instead, feeling as if a long hot shower and a good nights’ rest would help soothe these feelings. She had learned long ago that feelings always eased with time, rest and meditation.  She stood.  “I will sleep on it.”  She said, hoping he understood the need for her to be alone.  “Goodnight, Master.”
Durro Thel-Tanis — 02/22/2021
Durro walked for the door, stopping inside its frame and looking back towards her.
"You asked if I thought the plan was a good idea, and I gave my honest answer. It's not escaped my notice that this was your first solo mission. Don't take my disagreement with the plan as criticism of you. You did well, remembered your training, and achieved the best possible outcome for the circumstances."
He looks away, though does not move from the door.
...
"Goodnight Tesara."
The door hisses shut behind him, leaving Tesara alone with her thoughts.