Visiting Hours

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

Despite the way Unna had been treated by members of the fencing team, including her roommate Maya, Unna knew the right thing to do was not to allow the innocent to be wrongly sentenced to death and humiliating punishment. She spent most of her spare time meditating on possible future outcomes, and even enlisting the help of Lysire. Before Unna acted on any of this information, she felt the right thing to do would be to talk to Graff, since the fate of the group was ultimately his decision, although she thought the ultimatum was ridiculous.

Since Graff was unreachable, Unna decided to go visit Jenna. Unna respects marriage, and since Jenna was Graff's wife, she felt the most respectful thing to do would be to consult her first.

Unna secured her weapons in her room and gathered the food she had been saving for this visit. She secured it in a pocket, then set off to the holding area.

[Akirapryde]

Master Mika smiled as he saw Unna approaching. "Ah sweet little Unna how are you doing today."

Master Mika was the head instructor for history and social science. His prime years had long past him by. As he moved there was a noticeable twitch in his legs. "Did the Head Master send you down with my supper? I am awfully hungry"

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

"Hello, Master Mika," Unna smiled at her instructor and gave him a respectful nod. "I'm afraid he did not send me with food. I'm actually on my way to visit Auro and the others in holding, but it would be my pleasure to go get your dinner first. Do you have any requests?"

Unna noticed the twitch in Master Mika's legs, but did not zero in on them, because it would be rude to stare. "I am doing well. I have been enjoying my lessons and airball, but I am worried for Auro. I took care of him from the time he was a hatchling up until he could take care of himself. The others aren't the nicest, but I still have compassion for them, because although they are caught up in school kid hierarchy systems, I truly believe that they would lay down their lives for another if the need arose."

"Thank you for asking about me, Master Mika," Unna spoke as the look on her face became a little more concerned. "How are you doing? Have you been well?"

[Akirapryde]

He smiled and hobbled over to a wooden chair. "Oh this whole busy is not good for the Academy. I since a great struggle coming from this. It is me concerned."

He shook his head, "oh no child it's okay. I am sure my food is on the way."

He waved his hand, "you know that I m not allowed to let anyone visit them."

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

"Master," Unna addressed him as she used her move object ability to slide the chair over to meet him. "Perhaps you dinner is being prepared, but I could go get it and come straight back to speed up the proces. Until then..." Unna was shuffling around in her pockets as she continued to speak, "you could snack on this roll I saved from my lunch. I was going to take snacks to them, if I would have been allowed access.." Unna held out the roll in offering to Master Mika.

Unna frowned, looking sadly at the ground. "Indeed this is not good for the academy. I am concerned as well, for I also sense a struggle. I so desperately want to help. I thought perhaps speaking to them would be a start. If only there was something I could do..."

As Unna held out the roll to the master, she also added "I have some fish jerky as well, but it isn't very good. I can also offer you fruit. It tastes better."

[Akirapryde]

He smiled and placed his hand on hers, "it's okay child. I am sure they are hungry. The rules allow them the very basic in nutrition and calories. It does little to ease the hungry stomach."

He frowned, "I have noticed how much you relay on the force to do simple acts such as moving a chair. As you just did." As he spoke he waved his hand at the chair. He showed her his cane, "I could easily use the force to help me walking. Let me ask you. Why do I choose not to use the force in helping me move?"

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

Unna frowned as Master Mika spoke of how they only received the basic minimum for nutrition. "I can imagine they are left feeling unfulfilled with the basics. That's why I have been saving my fruits and breads for them. I wanted to help lift their spirits a little. It's simple food and a simple gesture, but sometimes simple pleasures can go a long way. I doubt it would do that much, but I thought it was the most I could do for now and at least I could show I cared."

Unna pondered the Master's question and thought back to a time when her father was escorting a man who had been injured. "Is it because you know that relying on The Force to move you would cause your muscles to atrophy, making it harder for you to move on your own? It's kind of like using a back or neck braces. Braces hold your body up, but then the muscles rely on the brace rather than themselves to stay upright. Then they grow weaker. I remember this from knowing someone who Was hurt in an accident and refused to wear a brace for that reason."

"But Master...when I do simple things with The Force, it isn't to rely. It is to practice. I actually just learned to move objects with the force recently. I am working my way up. I started with moving books and now I can move that chair. i won't even try to hide it though..." Unna began to smile as she made her confession, "it sure does come in handy when I carry around a lot of books and I need to take a moment to open a door or Auro's pet comes running toward me and I raise them higher to keep them safe! I like to practice the skill often, so I will be good at it should the need ever arise."

[Akirapryde]

He nodded, "yes, I know. Before this mess, I would watch you playing air ball with the team while I would have my afternoon tea. You have grown quite good. I have heard some very good things about you."

He sighed heavily, "but child we called upon the force to aid us, in defense, and to make us better. While we can summon up the force to serve our needs, we must be wary to remember that we are servants of the force and mindful of its will. Not the other way around."

He leaned forward on his knees and rose to his feet. It took some effort but he finally steadied himself. "You did not come down here for a lesson" he said with a smile. "Go child, deliver your goodies to your friends." He added handing her the data card that would unlock the doors. "I am going to lavatory. Please make sure not to leave and doors unlocked."

[Unna Hi Chaanu]

"Thank you, Master," Unna said in response to his praise of her growing airball skills. She couldn't help but smile.

She nodded and listened as Master Mika gave her the impromptu lesson in The Force. When he got up, she spoke with sincere gratitude. "No, I did not come for a lesson, but it was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed it very much and am grateful for the opportunity to learn from you. I will lock the door behind me. Thank you very much, Master." Unna gave a bow and made her way to the door.

She unlocked the door and once inside, she double checked to make sure the door was locked then made her way to Jenna's cell. Unna opened the cell and was horrified to see that Jenna was suspended in mid-air. "Jenna! I'm going to get you down, at least for a little while.." Unna figured out how to use the card to release Jenna. "Would you like some fruit or bread? I also have some fish jerky, but it isn't very good. Please, have some..." Unna held out a piece of fruit in one hand and a dinner roll in the other. "I know we aren't close, but I was hoping you would talk with me, so I could possibly find a way to help you. I've been meditating on solutions and even Lysire has been helping me try to find information for your case. I understand that you and Graff are married now. I wish you didn't have to spend your time as a newlywed like this. I respect your union with Graff, so before I act on anything I have discovered, I felt like the right thing to do would be to consult you first."

[Akirapryde]

Jenna was still wearing the slightly off white dress that she was captured in. The once lovely dress with lace and beads, now is torn and from where she was thrown to the ground. Her face sad as she dropped to the floor. Her body unable to hold itself upright. "No, not married yet. Our ceremony was cut short."

She grabbed the roll, "you shouldn't be here. The Head Master will flip once he finds out." She took a healthy bite out of the roll while making a satisfying sound.