foundlingfather: (Teaching son to spy)
Din Djarin/Mando ([personal profile] foundlingfather) wrote in [community profile] revivalproject2021-01-15 11:56 pm

Here and back again

WHO: Mando, TheChild™, open
WHERE: Fountain, around Tembra
WHAT: Arrival in the city
WHEN: Couple days before event start, cause let's give these guys a chance to settle in first
WARNINGS: Season 2 spoilers for kid's name and events, just to be safe. Will update if needed

Rude awakening - Closed to Grogu

Last thing Mando remembers, is him and the kid--no. it was Grogu now--aboard the Razor Crest, leaving the planet Corvus. They'd found a Jedi, Ahsoka Tano, who'd refused to train Grogu in the end. Insisting the kid was too attached to him. Mando had been a mix of both frustration and, oddly, relief. But she did give them a lead to the planet Tython, one more attempt to try and find a Jedi to train Grogu. A last chance to finish the quest. Or at least that's where they were SUPPOSED to be headed.

Mando didn't remember blacking out, but suddenly he's waking up to rough uneven ground underneath him, instead of the pilot seat of his ship. It's only a moment, before he becomes fully aware again with a start and quickly climbs to his feet. Pistol automatically drawn from it's holster, in the ready as his visored gaze took in his surroundings. Somewhere in the back of his mind, the ruined city looked familiar, but he couldn't place why. His gaze eventually fell on the orb, and he found himself drawn to it. Touching the surface with his free hand and the information, and memories, came flooding into his mind.

He stumbles back from it, free hand coming up to grasp at the helmet for a moment, as he shakes it to clear his head. Agra-10, this maker-forsaken planet and the damn Agrii. What the hell was he doing back here? Then he drops the hand, and looks up with a start.

"Kid?" Had Grogu come with him once again? He tried to keep calm, as he looked around frantically for a sign of the small green child.

Exploration - OTA

Eventually father and son will move out to take in the city and see what, or who, they can find. Mando has Grogu tucked in one arm, or if not, the kid might mot be too far away. Just expect a pistol drawn on you, if you startle Mando. He's tense and on alert. One of the stops is to the hangar, the fact that the First Breath refused to open for him making him frown under the helmet. Eventually finding that the Twin Roses and the Starduck open when they get near them. He tilts his helm to the side and down to look at the kid.

"Want to check them out?"

And being the mischievous kid he is, Grogu of course is prone to wandering off on his own to explore. Fortunately for the kid, Mando's usually not too far behind in looking for him.
the_child: (New friend?)

[personal profile] the_child 2021-02-08 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
The kid feels like he should be embarrassed by that. He's supposed to be a Jedi, after all. He shouldn't give in to fear and anger and that kind of stuff... his ears lower and he looks down with a small noise.
hadthehighground: (Looking away)

[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-02-08 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Letting out a breath at that, Obi-Wan nods slowly.

“She is not wrong in that,” he says quietly. “I can already see the bond between the two of you, and his fear of losing it.”

Does he blame Grogu for it? No. But the danger was very real. The young one has been through much of what he has, but without the mastery that Obi-Wan had.

“If I was to give him any meaningful training, your relationship would have to change. A master must bond with their Padawan, and the Padawan must be focused on his master’s teachings. Grogu would have to learn to let go if his attachment to you.”

Obi-Wan paused solemnly, a deep dread filling him as he was not sure either would be willing to even do that.

“I will not train someone who can not overcome his fear. Not again.”
the_child: (Gonna miss you Dad)

[personal profile] the_child 2021-02-14 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
Search your feelings, Din, you know it to be true.

Grogu won't deny the bond. He'd been alone for so long and Din showed him such kindness and took care of him in a way no one had in a long time. He'd been without guidance and didn't think he'd ever find his way back to the Jedi so it was easy to forget the lesson about not making attachments. He likes Din... is it wrong to not want to lose that?
hadthehighground: (hand on face)

[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-02-14 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
“No, you can’t,” Obi-Wan confirms with a sigh. “Only a Jedi can do that.”

He looked at Grogu, sensing his feelings and feeling a bit conflicted himself. The Jedi had their ways, and they were there for good reason. While Grogu’s feelings are understandable and not necessarily wrong, it did pose a risk. One that Obi-Wan had faced before. Though they were in rather extenuating circumstances here.

“If he’s not trained, he will be vulnerable.”

They were in a survival situation here and Grogu needed to learn to defend himself. There might not always be someone there to keep him safe. Yet even so, Obi-Wan sighed and shook his head.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t give you an answer right now. I need to meditate on this.”

It was a difficult decision for him, and he needed to think. Hopefully the Force would guide him.
Edited 2021-02-14 04:27 (UTC)
the_child: (HI there)

[personal profile] the_child 2021-02-23 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
That's because he'd had to hide his powers for so long, Din. He barely did that Jedi stuff anymore. It wasn't safe... right?

What's the rush, Din? They aren't going anywhere, right? There's no need to rush into things...
hadthehighground: (looking on)

[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-02-25 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
Obi-Wan nodded quietly at what Mando says of Ahsoka. “A Jedi begins training at a very young age. The moment we were first brought to the temple our training began. For me, I was three years old.”

He looked at Grogu again, a fond smile on his face. “I actually knew of our young friend. He was in the early stages of training as an initiate. He has much to learn yet.”

His expression them grew a bit somber again. “As for whether I will continue that, I will let you know of my answer once I have decided.” It was then he gave a bow to them. “Until then, may the Force be with you both.”
Edited (Freakin autocorrect ) 2021-02-25 03:19 (UTC)
the_child: (Zening a zen)

[personal profile] the_child 2021-03-02 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Whoa. Master Kenobi had heard of him?! To say that was a surprise was an understatement. He felt humbled and honored at that.

Smiling, he waved at Master Kenobi as he left.
hadthehighground: (goodbye)

[personal profile] hadthehighground 2021-03-02 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Those returned words brings a smile to the Jedi's face, just before he looks to Grogu and waves to him. It's then that he went further into the ship. He would get something to eat and then go get some rest. He had some thinking and later some more meditation to do.