An open invitation

[ezra_of_lothal]

WHO: Ezra, other Jedi Temple residents, visitors, and spectators
WHERE: The Temba Jedi Temple and the area around it/former museum area
WHAT: Lightsaber practice and mingle OTA
WHEN: Several days after Billy’s spell breaks
WARNINGS: TBD (label threads if you can, please!)



Having his connection to the Force fully restored is strangely disorienting and unbalancing for Ezra, and he was never completely cut off from it. He can’t really imagine how his fellow Jedi, who now remember entire lives without sensing the Force, feel. So, for a few days, he does his chores, mediates a little, visits other people, and tries not to hover while the residents of the Temple area regain their inner footing.

Eventually, though, he gets a little restless. Maybe some focused movement with a purpose would help the other Jedi, too.

Network - Text

Lightsaber practice in the open area by the Temple area, early afternoon today. Myself and Master Kenobi at least, still working out details. I guess it’s never actually been said – people are welcome to come watch! It’s polite to stay quiet when there’s actual instruction going on, of course. Also, we’re usually working on lower power, but for safety please stay well back while blades are ignited.



It starts a little slow, warming up with katas, demonstrating and talking through sequences. Ezra’s particularly interested in learning more about Soresu, the defensive form for which Obi-wan had once been well known in the Order. He’s learned the fundamentals from Kanan, but getting to see Master Kenobi go all out in the salles at the Coruscant Temple had been enlightening.

Eventually they get around to the really fun stuff – practice duels. They should really do this on some varied terrain at some point, but for right now, it’s flashing blades, jumps, twirls and flips around the flat ground. Perfect for others to come watch and talk amongst themselves.

Ezra'a soon clearly in a much better mood, beaming as he extinguishes his green blade for a break.

Comments

[hadthehighground]

"Well, look at that." Obi-Wan marvels at the picture and each individual. "Such a diverse group you had there. And you are not unfamiliar with Mandalorians yourself." That young woman certainly catching his attention.

"And Cal's first master was a Lasat. The two of you have something in common there also."

[ezra_of_lothal]

"Cal and I have talked a little about Master Tapal. I'm kinda curious how he wound up at the Jedi Temple, because the Lasat have their own Force traditions - the priestess I met was clearly sensitive."

Ezra's brow furrows thoughtfully, and then he moves on. "Yeah, Sabine's Clan Wren. She uh, had a falling out with them because she quit the Imperial Academy," he says with a wince. "When she went back to Mandalore to speak with them, Kanan and I went with her."

[hadthehighground]

"That is curious," Obi-Wan agrees. "I afraid I don't know the details on that as I didn't know Master Tapal particularly well. But I'm certain there was good reason for it."

What he says about Sabine though causes Obi-Wan's brow to furrow slightly in confusion. "The Mandalorians are a proud people and fiercely loyal. Anything considered a betrayal has heavy consequences. Though I don't understand why they would want her to join an Imperial academy of all things."

[ezra_of_lothal]

Ezra blows out a breath.

"I'm sure I'm missing some nuance here, but. When I say the Imperial Academy, I mean the one on Mandalore. The Empire did a pretty good job for a while selling the idea that a strong, unified Mandalore and loyalty to the Empire went hand in hand. Sabine bought into all that too, until she was doing things as a cadet that she felt horrible about. So, yeah, her clan saw her as the traitor."

[hadthehighground]

Obi-Wan is visibly stunned by that, then seems to wilt a little "Oh... oh I see."

That seemed to imply an Imperial occupation of Mandalore. With Satine's assassination, and Maul creating unrest, there was undeniably a power struggle. One that the Empire must have taken advantage of and moved in.

"Satine would have never let that happen," he said quietly. But then, if she had still been alive, she might have been forced anyway. Perhaps it was a good thing she hadn't lived to see the rule of the Empire.

[ezra_of_lothal]

"Wait," Ezra says, obviously confused, and then continues more carefully. "I know who Satine was to you. I think maybe I missed...oh."

And now he finally puts together a few bits of history from things Fenn Rau and Lady Kryze had said. "Bo Katan's sister who'd ruled Mandalore. Her name was Satine. I'd forgotten."

[hadthehighground]

"Yes, that's right," Obi-Wan said, a sad smile touching his lips as Ezra seemed to put the pieces together.

"She was extremely devoted to her people. Though against the warrior ways of their past, which didn't make her very popular with some, including Bo-Katan. Her thoughts were always on peace and pacifism, and kept Mandalore out of the war as a neutral territory. She was a remarkable woman, really."

[ezra_of_lothal]

Ezra's gaze goes back the holo of the Spectres.

"I wish I knew what to say. I'm sorry Mandalore lost a leader who cared so much...but if it's one thing that the Empire excels at, it's making just about every attempt to do a good thing have huge downsides. Like, the Organas have managed to keep the military off of Alderaan, even while funneling resources to the Rebels, but they still have to keep up the appearance of loyalty the Emperor."

[hadthehighground]

Obi-Wan is also sorry Mandalore lost such a caring leader. Only to have the planet fall into the hands of his old nemesis. He has no idea what became of all of that.

“I’m certain they do. That sounds like the Senator, but I’m certain he hates every moment of it.”

Submitting to a tyrant even if only for appearances and preservation is not something he could see Bail enjoying. Even though it was necessary. But if anyone could pull it off Obi-Wan is certain he could.