Talking about the past with Unna

[Ashla Marr]

"Auro has always passionate about his beliefs," Ashla said calmly thinking back to how many times Auro has shown his passion before the party. "This passion is not a bad thing. How many times has he been the guiding light of our group." She paused to accept the glass of water and take a sip. "I admit that lately his passion has grown out of control, but only a bit. Back at the Enclave, Auro was always there for us. Always there to lend a compassionate ear when we needed him. I sense that he is being tested on levels he never imagined. He needs us now more than ever to help guide him and aid him," Ashla said softly. "I don't know if Lady Baku is right in banning Auro for tonight's activities. But I do know that what ever might happen, I want to be by your side."

She paused to take another sip of water before continuing. She opened her mouth to speak but she could not form the words. She felt the conflict within her heart. To face this conflict, Ashla closed her eyes and let go her emotions. There was great doubt in her, more importantly she felt a sense of fear. She couldn't deny its cold grip on her heart. "Unna, I thank you for allowing me to make this choice on my own" she said softly opening her eyes. "I see the wisdom in your words. The Force has guided me to this point. I could never explain why I had forgotten my long sword back at the enclave."

Ashla lowered her head as she spoke, her eyes gazing in to the glass of water that was in her hand. "So much time had passed and even to this moment I still condemn myself for forgetting it. But now I see that in that mistake there can be redemption found. Auro will need someone to be by his side. As much as my heart wants me to stand by yours, you are right. Without my long sword, I will be more helpful standing by Auro." There was pain her voice as she spoke. She knew that her words were true, and the Will of the Force. It was just not what she wanted to do. "It is just as Master Nontho said, purpose before emotions."

Ashls wanted to address the question about the Temple but felt it more important to conclude this conversation about tonight's events.