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[hadthehighground]

[Someone has been gone for quite awhile. He disappeared sometime during the whole Valentine fiasco and is only just now showing back up again. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to think he had left this world altogether, but nope he’s still here! Obi-Wan had simply gone outside the city into the Wilderness to be alone and meditate. Needing the time to think and sort things out in his mind with a little help from the Force.

So maybe you will be surprised when you see his face again? He looks no worse for wear, though he is ready to take a shower for sure.]

I apologize for my lengthy absence. It was needed so that I could have some time to think.

Many of you have come to know me as Ben Kenobi, and I regret to say that’s not entirely correct. My actual name is Obi-Wan Kenobi. I had changed my name in order to protect myself before even arriving here. I’m certain many of you will understand my caution as you know the history of the Jedi. However, I have decided such measures are not needed here.

When I first came here, the only members of my kind were myself and Cal. Since then, there are now four of us. Which is largely what brought about my extended leave. I don’t know why so many of us have been brought to this place, but I hadn’t expected to be around so many ever again.

All of us have known what it’s like to be alone. To be hunted and in hiding, living each day with a threat looming over us. There is no reason that should be so as long as we are here. No matter our past struggles, we are still Jedi, and here we don’t have to hide that fact.

Seeing as I was once a member of the High Council, it would be expected of me to see to the safety and well-being of all the Jedi here. I intend to live up to that expectation. I wish to find a place that we can call our own. A temple if you will. Where we can gather, learn, and perhaps even live together. As the only master among us, I have decided to also make myself available for teaching. It won’t exactly be conventional, but these are unconventional times.

Thus I would like to speak with all of you regarding this. And you as well, Mandalorian. We have a great deal to discuss.

Oh... and before I forget. Can anyone explain this?

[Obi-Wan then turns his device to show a giant feathered lizard wearing a saddle and bridle, chewing on leaves not too far away.]

I found her just before I left.

Comments

[out_of_order]

I see. That makes more sense.

[There's a pause at the mention of the caves, but Cal nods.]

Yes. Whatever source the crystals naturally connect to within the caves, they act as an amplifier.

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[Obi-Wan nods as well.]

Go there. Take the stone with you and meditate. Try to pour as much energy from the Force as you can into it.

Perhaps, that might have the desired results.

[out_of_order]

[The thought makes him cringe.]

-I...don't think that will work, Master Kenobi.

[hadthehighground]

[Obi-Wan blinks once at that answer.]

Why is that?

[out_of_order]

...I have the ability to sense echoes of the past through the Force. Usually it's just through objects that have some specific tie with someone and deeply resonating events.

[He turns the newly minted crystal between his thumb and finger, watching it glint dully.]

When I entered the caves, everything opened up to me. I could sense everyone in the city through the Force. But then I started seeing the echoes too.

The Agrii- they used those caves to try and escape the effects of the storms when they first began. The storms are lethal to them, and the caves didn't protect them as well as they thought they would. There was fear, confusion, pain...death. I saw everything happening through the memories of those who were there, and there was just so much. Thankfully BeeDee was with me, and was able to get help when I got overwhelmed by it all. Echo's the one who got me out of there.

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Obi-Wan is quiet. He has heard about such abilities, but he himself didn’t have that. At least not innately.

Comprehending everything Cal said, the Jedi understood and nodded slowly. “Then you can’t go back there.”

Welp. So much for that idea.

“Then I suppose you will have to try the old fashioned way. It may be more difficult and take longer. Though if we combined our efforts, it may work.”

Might. Maybe. He has certainly never tried this before.

[out_of_order]

[It would have been a good idea otherwise, but Cal's not sure he can gain any control in that sort of situation given his particular abilities. He still looks like he's let Obi-Wan down with such an admission, but at least the Jedi understands his position.]

Doesn't seem like there are many other options, so its worth a shot.

[hadthehighground]

[Reaching out, Obi-Wan places a hand on the Padawan’s shoulder with a reassuring smile. You didn’t let him down, Cal.]

We can start in the morning if you like.

[Nevermind they’ll find themselves off planet then.]

[out_of_order]

[His own smile flickers across his lips at that. He nods, eager to start fresh on things.]

Sounds good to me. Tomorrow morning it is.