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revivalproject2020-02-22 09:28 pm
out_of_order) wrote in revivalproject2020-02-22 09:28 pm
A Path Forward (OPEN LOG)
WHO: Cal Kestis and you!
WHERE: Around Temba
WHAT: Exploring, reflection and maybe get to know who all else is around...ish
WHEN: Post-initial storm-event things and maybe into early next month
WARNINGS: None..? Will edit if needs be
It had been days, weeks, even, since he'd attempted to brave the storm. He wasn't sure if anyone else who'd gone out there had learned anything, but it was clear at the very least that it was completely different from anything he'd ever seen or experienced. Part of him still felt like he was recovering from it, but Cal was pretty sure that it probably just compiled with everything else he'd mentally pushed aside. Seeing familiar figures in the storm hadn't helped at all.
His connection to the Force had restored itself, much to his relief. He wasn't even sure what to make of that, save that the storm had something to do with it. That was also unsettling to think about, and it put the potential danger of these storms in a new light. If it could do something like that, what else could it do?
There were too many questions and little enough answers. With the need to keep busy somehow, Cal and BD-1 wandered the ruined city, building off what had been supplied as a map, trying to make sense of whatever the Agrii had tried to clarify for them. One might come across them poking around some place or another. The best way to find out what was what was to have a look for themselves, after all. Or they might be around the greenhouse, trying to get a better understanding of how agriculture works. It was a definite step up from gathering interesting seeds for Greez's terrarium.
Perhaps it would be considered unheard of for a Jedi to seek out a Sith lord, but Altair had been reasonable, and Cal felt he had to talk to someone about what had happened in the midst of the storm. Granted it took some finding, but eventually he and BD-1 would make their way to the hospital as well.
WHERE: Around Temba
WHAT: Exploring, reflection and maybe get to know who all else is around...ish
WHEN: Post-initial storm-event things and maybe into early next month
WARNINGS: None..? Will edit if needs be
It had been days, weeks, even, since he'd attempted to brave the storm. He wasn't sure if anyone else who'd gone out there had learned anything, but it was clear at the very least that it was completely different from anything he'd ever seen or experienced. Part of him still felt like he was recovering from it, but Cal was pretty sure that it probably just compiled with everything else he'd mentally pushed aside. Seeing familiar figures in the storm hadn't helped at all.
His connection to the Force had restored itself, much to his relief. He wasn't even sure what to make of that, save that the storm had something to do with it. That was also unsettling to think about, and it put the potential danger of these storms in a new light. If it could do something like that, what else could it do?
There were too many questions and little enough answers. With the need to keep busy somehow, Cal and BD-1 wandered the ruined city, building off what had been supplied as a map, trying to make sense of whatever the Agrii had tried to clarify for them. One might come across them poking around some place or another. The best way to find out what was what was to have a look for themselves, after all. Or they might be around the greenhouse, trying to get a better understanding of how agriculture works. It was a definite step up from gathering interesting seeds for Greez's terrarium.
Perhaps it would be considered unheard of for a Jedi to seek out a Sith lord, but Altair had been reasonable, and Cal felt he had to talk to someone about what had happened in the midst of the storm. Granted it took some finding, but eventually he and BD-1 would make their way to the hospital as well.
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He shook his head. It had been a long time since he was a child. His dreams had changed over the years as well- Jedi, shop owner, artist, starting his own family. Eventually Sith had come to feel right. He enjoyed the freedom that came with getting to choose his own path.
"And I agree- our focus should be unity. Working together not so much for the Agrii's sake, but at least for each other's sake. Fighting each other would be quite the waste of time. Like you said though, not everyone seems to have an actual brain."
It was said in the most deadpan way- he'd seen that network address as well and was extremely annoyed by it.
"You are most welcome. With any luck though, no more Sith will arrive. Much as I miss some of the people from home."
Darth Marr, at least. Vowrawn would be fun to have around. He missed his murderous apprentice, too, despite their personalities differing extremely.
Still, he wouldn't want to pull anyone else away from the fires at home that needed to be put out.
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The Second Sister had been a step ahead of them, and just when he'd thought they'd be getting close to catching up... Well, he knew he couldn't blame the Agrii for his own failure, but this new predicament wasn't doing him any favors. Letting the Inquisitors and the Empire get their hands on the locations of Force-sensitive children was something Cal wasn't about to allow.
He lifted his head as he heard the familiar, concerned beeping of BD-1 and looked down by his foot where the droid had come over.
"I don't think anyone needs to be here, at least not the way the Agrii have decided," he said as he glanced back towards Altair. Maybe if he'd been brought before he'd been found by Cere and Greez, then he wouldn't have been too concerned as he wouldn't have much to get back to. But then he wouldn't have met BD-1 either, and the droid had become a friend he was sure he wouldn't have gotten as far as he had now, without.
He leaned down to extend his arm, offering it as a bridge which the little droid eagerly scuttled up and back to his usual place at his back. Slowly Cal got back to his feet, feeling at the very least, a little better. Food and being able to talk some had helped. He supposed he should address the rest shortly.
"I'm going to take your earlier suggestion and find somewhere to meditate," he informed the Sith, smiling weakly. And then maybe after that, he'd be able to finally get some actual rest. He could hope, anyway. "...thanks for your time, Altair. And for the food."
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Had it been something Cal was willing to talk about, ask for advice about, he would have. Opening up was difficult- after all, Altair was not at all interested in speaking about what had happened to him before his arrival, the source of the occasional dip into a terror deep enough to drown in. Not with anyone besides the one person who already knew.
"No. Definitely not. We don't need to be here and we shouldn't be- not in the way we are. But we can only get through this by relying on each other."
Much as he hated the thought of relying on those he still considered strangers. He'd made friends, but. He couldn't only rely on them- though he welcomed them relying on him as heavily as they wanted. After all, the distraction was welcome.
"A fine idea. Should you need me, you know how to get a hold of me. If I'm not here, you could always send me a message, as well."
Or reach out with the Force to locate him. There was that, too.
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"Makes better sense than trying to stick it out alone." Thus far most of those he'd spoken to had similar feelings regarding the Agrii, but weren't above looking out for each other. It would only be right to do his own part to help out.
"I'll do that." Nodding at Altair, Cal turned to retrace his steps out. At least there didn't seem any shortage of solitary places to meditate. He imagined that would be the easy part.