Troubling Realizations 9/30/2021

[Anatketani]

(Princess) Astra Korraay — 09/30/2021
After opening the door and leaving the room Astra goes looking for Durro. The realization of the fact that this ghost could take over her body and make her do things has hit her hard. She just did not understand why this was so important to Ashanti? But she had to worn Master Thel-Tanis Ashanti may do something snaky and it could be dangerous.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
Learning from the others that Durro had returned to his shuttle, Astra finds him in the cargo area, taking stock of what the shuttle had aboard when he... 'borrowed' it. He turns as she boards.
"Good morning Astra. Sleep well?"
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
TheTraveler — 10/01/2021
Standing in the corner, Ashanti glared at Astra knowing what was coming. "Traitor," she hissed at Astra.
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
Astra shakes her head " Not exactly master... I went to meditate rather then get more sleep. The ghost master there able to take control of my body" She posed shaking her head and giggled. Remembering the incident with Ryan. " One of them forced me to eat meat... And another forced me to clean the Jupiter ones kitchen wail in my underwear. Also sillyness aside on of them is a Sith and she clames there is somewhere we need to go she won't tell me where or why... But it's important to her and may be worth taking a look but it could also be incredibly dangerous. " Astra said.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"I see."
His tone is neutral, he is not dismissing her, nor does he seem interested.
"If we don't know where we're going, how are we to get there?"
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" Ashanti can give us the quadrants, she wanted to pull this stunt wail you were asleep and change the nave computer quadrants. Which would be extremely rude and disrespectful to you. Hence why I am here losing ground with her Master" She said a little frustrated that Durro did not seam to be paying attention.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"I see."
"Well, if I have the coordinates I can look up in the navicomputer where they lead. I'm not promising to go there, but I promise not to dismiss the idea out of hand."
Durro wraps the Force around him, feeling for the current's direction in this moment.
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
@TheTraveler
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" Thank you, master, umm master?" There was clear uncertainty in her voice.  She shook her head " Do you think I would still be able to be a Jedi after the incident on Lanus?" She asked. She has been fealing unsertent but with the ghosts that just did not help.

She looked to Ashanti"  he is willing to look into it can you give us the coordinates" she asked.
@Durro Thel-Tanis @TheTraveler
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
(((I will wait for Traveler to weigh in. lol)))
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
((( I have Ashanti's response)))

Aastra shook her head a sad exspretion crossing her face. " Unfortunately Master she refuses. I get the impression is something important she wishes to protect. And she is very angry with me for Shareing the information with you. I should probably mention that she is a sith" Astra said quietly
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Tesara Anerin — 10/01/2021
(((00C, I think she meant to say “she is a Sith)))
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
(((I assume the Force is silent, then?)))
((( @TheTraveler)))
TheTraveler — 10/01/2021
((OOC: @Durro Thel-Tanis clouded are things with Astra lol))
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
(Yes I meant sith my stupid phone anyway, @Durro Thel-Tanis your turn))
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Then I'm afraid there's little I can do to help either of you. Tell your Sith friend that a little trust can go a long way. People are more likely to help you if they know why they are helping."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" I already tried that and she can hear you fine. Is there anything I can do to help before our departure? " she asked him.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"I'm not sure how long we'll be away from the Jupiter 1 and the others; you should make sure you pack everything you think you will need for this trip. Other than that, I can't think of anything."
He smiles at her.
"Get some rest. You're going to need it."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
Astra smiled shaking her head. " Rest is easier said then done at this point and with Ashanti angry with me I don't think sleep is a good idea.  How long were only going to star light right? We should not be more then a few days right!" She said with a bit of alarm.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
Durro gives her a knowing smile.
"That is the plan, yes. However, I have spent months away from the group when it was only supposed to be a few days."
He points to his bag nearby.
"That's why my most important possessions are kept there, and why I always keep it with me."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
Astra watches him a moment. She put one hand to her belt where her Lightsaber hung." Well, I have what I need in that case. My lightsaber, Father's cyber crystal, and my communicator, my journal were left at the summer palice" She considered for a moment. " I would guess that your lightsaber is also your most important Possession?" she asked. She raised an eyebrow wondering where Durro's lightsaber was.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Once upon a time, yes."
Durro looks into the distance, towards the manor.
"Even on Lanus I was questioning the necessity of the lightsaber. Now I wonder if maybe our signature weapon is part of the problem..."
He shakes his head and looks at Astra again.
"I am a Jedi Knight, and as such my lightsaber is an extension of myself, yes."
"The point is, even if it's only supposed to be a few days, you want to be prepared for the unexpected."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
Astra turned her head sideways confused. " I thought you were a master and how could a lightsaber be part of the problem?" She asked.  He made absolutely no sense to her. Then it hit her what he called the lightsaber. " Weapon? I think perhaps you are a bit confused master. Lightsabers are not just weapons. They are a tool for defense. That's what Jedi are. We protect people, defend the galaxy from the dark side, and keep peace. This is no simple weapon master.  And there's more to it then that.."  She said holding her lightsaber up. She turned her head sideways. " What does the lightsaber mean to you?" She asked. Astra was focused on him now and really calm. Though she could hear her ghostly friends she chose to tune them out and see what she could learn.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
Durro smiles in spite of himself. That look, that hunger for knowledge, had followed him asking endless questions for seven years.
"Does carrying a lightsaber make you a Jedi?" He asks simply.
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" no master one must earn the responsibility to carry one. You have to prove you are worthy of one long befor you go on the gathering" She said. She wondered where he was going with this. She clapped her lightsaber back to her belt where it belonged but was still paying close attention to him.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Does that mean Master Palpatine, or any of his students are not Jedi? They do not carry a lightsaber, and I get the impression Master Palpatine hasn't carried one for years."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
She shook her head " There were Jedi once master. But now I..." She trails off thinking then shook her head. " I do not believe they are Jedi anymore and it's not because they do not carry lightsabers. I believe they have become sumthing else. Jedi protect those who can not protect themselves and defend the galaxy from the dark said and yet they hide in there umm... School and do what good is there knowledge and skills when it is hidden behind walls" she said. There was clear confusion and uncertainty in her answer. She honestly did not know what to make of master Palpatean and his followers.

@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Fair enough."
"Forget Master Palpatine then; how well do you know your Jedi history? When was the Jedi Order begun?"
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" Are you talking about the original order or the way it changed after Lord Hoth?" She asked.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"The Jedi Order." Durro clarifies. "The first group to call themselves 'Jedi."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" Unfortunately I know very little I know that there was an order befor Lord Hoth and the Age of darkness but our teachings focaded on his time forward do you Know of the original Jedi order? Could you tell me about them?  " She said. She was a little disappointed she was unable to answer the question but she was still interested in what Durro was saying.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Not a lot is understood about the earliest days of the Jedi. Suffice to say, the Jedi predate the Republic and some think predate the use of hyperdrive."
"While Jedi history goes back aeons, the history of the lightsaber is much shorter. We know for a fact that the earliest prototype sabers were used in the First Schism, a war that divided the  Jedi on philosophical grounds."
"That is the lesson. The Jedi existed long before the lightsaber, and their teachings do not involve its use. One of my masters used to say, 'When your only tool is a spanner, every problem becomes a bolt.' What is a lightsaber if not a weapon? If the Jedi carry a weapon as their signature tool, then what solution comes most naturally to them?"
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
Astra blinked she started pacing as she thought considering what durro had said. " But its not a weapon master it's a defensive tool. We can deflect blaster fire, use it as a light, we can use it to cut throw objects and rescue people. In the hands of some one untrained I agree it is a weapon but in the hands of a trained Jedi it a defensive and we have the gifts given to us by the force that are also tools the jedi use. If the lightsaber were truly only a weapon the I would say fighting. But not all jedi fight at least not without good reason." She said.ff
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Yes, the lightsaber does have practical uses." Durro conceeds. "As for a tool befitting a Jedi, why not carry a spoon? A spoon is harmless, you can feed yourself or others, and many other non-destructive uses." He grins. "If I carried a spoon instead of a lightsaber, would I be any less a Jedi?"
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" No, But why not carry both master" she asked tilting her head sidways.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"A good question." Durro says. "One that each Jedi should consider, and decide for themselves. You asked what the lightsaber means to me, and my answer is I'm not sure any more. In another life, I was a student of the blade, I wanted to be the greatest duelist since Master Dooku, able to fight Master Windu to a draw and awe Master Yoda. Not an uncommon focus either, but now I wonder; if we train ourselves to fight, should we be surprised when we solve problems with violence? Something to think about."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" But we don't all train ourselves to fight master. Yes I am more then capable of fighting and enjoy a good sparing match. I do everything I can to avoid using my lightsaber in a fight. In fact I don't even eat meat ending another life is wrong to me. My father was a master duelist but he thought me to look for the peaceful solution first and if I have to fight I should avoid harming or killing my appoint to the best of my ability. Just because we train to fight dose not mean we have to salve are problems with valence." she said with a smile.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"I agree, it doesn't mean we have to. It just makes it far easier to. Where we focus our training is what we will turn to first in a crisis. The Jedi hunters are a good example. They train themselves to hunt the dark side, to fight it, and in doing so see the dark side everywhere. Lightsabers have their place, but like with anything else, you can have too much of a good thing. Master Palpatine says the Olivan and Coruscant Jedi have placed too much importance on the lightsaber and its use. I'm not sure I agree, but I can't say he's wrong."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" but that is not the case for all disciplines, and Hunter Quinn Voss is not like the other hunters and neither was Sol Kenobi you can not judge an entire group based on the actions of a few. What discipline were you trained under I was trained under clouds and breezes," she said.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Of course not, I judge individuals by their own merits. The groups, however, do have their issues. You can't deny that both orders are feeding the growing darkness, contributing to the calamity that is to come. Even if disaster were prevented, both orders have to change in order to maintain balance. Otherwise, the countdown is simply reset and we march again towards destruction."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
"That I do agree on, The average person is afraid of the Jedi and now not only is there war raging amongst Baklids people but now there is a war amongst the Jedi its sad. Master Palpatine would sit back and do nothing as the galaxy burns, he clams it is the will of the force and we can not change the flow. Iv see what happens in the visions. how can they sit by and do nothing when a huge war threatens to rage across the galaxy. A war whos threat is not even from within our borders" She said. there was a great deal of confusion and pain in her voice.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"What do you know about the coming darkness?" Durro asks. Genuinely curious, not accusing.
"All I have pieced together is that 'The Family' is coming; that they are a destructive force. What have you learned?"
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
Astra shook her head " There's going to be a huge war master I believe these invaders that will come are called the swarm but I don't know for sure. I saw five planets fall to these invaders the overwhelmed there enemies attack forces and then uses astrides to berry advanced civilizations. each one of the five Force ghost or what ever they are called were in the five visions. In the sixth I was a Jedi master helping to fight in this war." she shook her head then looked back at durro. " Kiki's world stood out to me it circled a gases giant she called me a plain walker, and the would there were two city's one floating above the other and there ships they were made of wood but still flew there the air, there were people who could change form form animals to almost human in aberrance." she said.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Curious. Kiki's world sounds very much like Baklid VI. Her culture sounds similar to what I found in the western mountains on Europa."
"I wonder if the journey I hope to embark on after Starlight will shed light on this 'Swarm'. I'd very much like to understand what is coming, even if it can't be stopped."
After a moment he continues, as if realizing.
"You should take time to get to know your new friends. It sounds like they'd have valuable information; if each of their worlds were destroyed by The Swarm. Instead of arguing with them, or stripping for them (he says with a wink); talk to them and see what information they can provide. It may prove useful."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" What? Baklid VI? Are you sure what did you find in the Mountans? If her world id Baklid there are cave paintings there with information I saw her painting them" she said clear shock on her face.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"I explored the remains of a school of magik; from an age 'Before the Age of Man' I was told. The spirits I spoke to had animal features, but could make themselves appear human. And the worlds of the Baklid system orbit the gas giant, Baklid."
"Come to think of it, Ava and Nova found a cave with ancient art inside when we were packing up Hope Medical Station."
"Perhaps when things have calmed down, after I have followed the lead provided by Master Palpatine, we can see what there is to find on Baklid VI."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" yes, I just hope Roza will be ok I had no intention of leaving her for so long. What Lead Did Master Palpatine" Astra said.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"Roza will be safe with Ava; the journey we are taking is no place for an infant."
"He gave me a journal of notes he took when exploring the planet Yoggoy. That will be our first stop, to investigate an ancient temple he found there. From there, wherever the Force guides."
He grins and adds,
"In the absence of guidance; back to Baklid VI."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
" I see well as I can not return to Roza and can not go to lanus with Tesara my options are limited, as there is not way im remaining with Master Palestinian. I don't agree with him so I guess you are stuck with me master Thel-Tanis. At least I get off Baklid" she said.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
"I'm going to meditate before we leave for Starlight; I encourage you to rest or otherwise prepare for the journey. I'm not sure when you'll next get the opportunity."
He glances around the cargo area.
"This shuttle wasn't built for comfort; I'm sorry but we'll have to make do."
With that, he sits in one of the drop seats and closes his eyes, preparing to meditate.
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(((End? I have nothing else to add.)))
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/01/2021
Astra settles on the floor takes her fathers Kiber crystal from her robe poket and starts to meditate.
(((Same this was fun)))
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/01/2021
/end
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
...or was it?

Several hours later, Durro moves like a shadow past Astra's still form. Whether she is sleeping or deep in meditation, he is not sure but something has stirred his memory and he must follow up on it.

Outside, in the shadow of the Jupiter 1's landing gear, he withdraws him communicator and makes a call. No answer, and the telling white noise of a jammed signal. Recalling what he has been told, he tries again. After a few long minutes, he realizes he is not going to get through. Instead, he leaves a text message for Tesara, then returns to the shuttle and prepares to take off.

The message reads:
[ Tesara, ]
[ If you know how to contact Nova or Ava, ask Nova if she took images of the cave paintings we found on Baklid VI, near where Hope Station was located. I mentioned them to Astra and she's interested in taking a look. If Nova does have images, please have her send them to me. If we aren't at Starlight, we may be on our way to the Yoggoy system. Unknown Regions, Grid H-7. Thanks, - Durro. ]
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
@Tesara Anerin
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/02/2021
Astra noticed Durro had left the ship after a while she followed. " Master what are you doing" she asked as she yawned and strached. It appeared that she had fallen asleep finly at some point her wiled red hair evidence of that.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
Durro was aboard to board the shuttle when Astra came down.
"I was trying to contact Nova; while meditating it drifted into my memory that she took images of the paintings we found on Baklid VI. I was going to see if she could send me the images. I left a message for Tesara to try; if she gets anything, she'll let us know."
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/02/2021
Astra blinked " it did not go through funny it works on my com." She said having totally forgotten about the frequency for a moment. " oh right the planetary sheald is up you need a particular frequency to get throw. " she said. She took her comlink out and looked for the frequency for Durro. " here it is" she said holding the device out to him.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
Durro looks surprised, but nods.
"That makes sense. Thanks."
He puts in the information and tries to call Nova again.
@Phuong Minh Do
Phuong Minh Do — 10/02/2021
Nova was with Ava at the time and noticed that someone was calling them. "Interesting, I am going to take this." She then moved from the conversation they were having, or at, as she answered the call. "Nova speaking."
Phuong Minh Do — 10/02/2021
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
"Nova? This is Durro. I'm sorry if this is a bad time; did I remember correctly that you took images of the cave paintings we found on Baklid VI?"
@Phuong Minh Do
Phuong Minh Do — 10/02/2021
Just as Nova was about to answer she saw Ava had followed her which she just shrugged and softly smiled before speaking, "Ah yes that is correct. What about the pictures of the cave paintings?" She thought about where she put them and wondered why Durro was asking.

@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
"Could you send them to my communicator? I mentioned them to Astra and she's interested to have a look. If not, that's fine but it can't hurt to ask, right?"
@Phuong Minh Do
Phuong Minh Do — 10/02/2021
"Well you are actually closer to them than I, right now. Do you have access to my crates?" Nova asked as she thought threw her crates. "The pictures are on a data pad in my room on the Jupiter One. It will be labeled in the books crate and be labeled Baklid pictures." She explained.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
"Well, if your room isn't locked I should be able to get them. Thanks Nova. You and Ava stay safe; I hear things are a little crazy in the Baklid System right now."
He grins, even though he knows Nova cannot see him.
@Phuong Minh Do
Phuong Minh Do — 10/02/2021
"Well it technically is Astra's room now but my stuff is just in there still. We will be safe, the shield is up." She then thought, "Hope Astra enjoys the pictures, maybe you both can understand them better than we did when we first showed them." *She shrugged at Ava as she then sighed, "Talk to you later... Maybe."
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
"Thank you Nova. May the Force be with you."
With that, Durro signs off. He turns to Astra and says;
"The pictures are on a datapad in Nova's quarters; the quarters you know use on the Jupiter 1. Would you like to take a took?"
@Phuong Minh Do
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/02/2021
"Sure come on  Did she tell you where because I would have no clue where" she said leading Durro onto the Jupiter one and into Nova's room. "Its kind of a mess but i never Messed with any of Nova's stuff." she said.
@Durro Thel-Tanis
Durro Thel-Tanis — 10/02/2021
"Considerate."
"It's a datapad in the crate labeled 'books', and the datapad is labeled 'Baklid pictures'."
As he speaks, he locates the crate in question and opens it. Rummaging around, he finds the datapad and turns it on.
"The charge is low, but we'll make sure to charge it aboard the shuttle. There's adequate power for what we need."
Durro sits on the bed, gesturing for Astra to join him. He flips through the pictures until he finds the ones of the cave.
"Here we are. See? I found them fascinating; clearly depicting The Family."
((( @TheTraveler, can you describe to Astra what she sees?)))
@(Princess) Astra Korraay
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 10/02/2021
Astra sits Next to Durro and looked at the pictures " Kiki come look at these do these paintings or the cave look familiar at all to you?" She asked. She lesioned quietly as Kiki spoke. " It appears Master your guess is right Kiki is from Baklid." she said.