the_child: (Use the force)
the_child ([personal profile] the_child) wrote in [community profile] revivalproject 2021-03-11 09:49 pm (UTC)

Grogu nodded, accepting the task he'd been given. Settling more comfortably onto the cushion, he rested his hands on his knees and closed his eyes.

He remained perfectly still until he was interrupted by the return of the quartermaster.

As he meditated, he thought of each of his friends in turn, the other younglings he'd grown to know while he was at the Temple. While he was saddened that their lives were cut short before they could become Padawans, he knew in his heart that they'd be happy for him. He had a strong sense that they'd be happy he survived and was finding a way to live in the much changed Galaxy. At least one would have been quite jealous of the adventures he'd had. He thought of the Jedi who'd saved him on that day. He wondered briefly if they could have imagined he'd have survived this long and ended up there. Likely not. But he believed they'd be pleased that he was beginning to learn again so he could continue the tradition.

Pride and humility seemed like such conflicting emotions. And yet, they fit together like a hand in a glove. He was proud for his achievement, yet humbled that it came at the hand of such a legendary Jedi. He still felt undeserving, but he knew that was residual guilt from surviving while all others perished and having to hide who he was for so long. He knew pride could be dangerous in large amounts, but he was certain he was in no danger of that happening.

Finally, his thoughts drifted to Din. He wondered where he was and what he was doing. He knew Din was as reluctant as he was to agree to the training. They'd grown so close. He wanted to know what Din really thought, but he didn't dare intrude in his mind. That was rude and unethical. He hoped Din would be happy for him. It was a strange arrangement they had. It was unusual, but it seemed like it would fit and be beneficial to all of them. By the time his thoughts were interrupted he was thinking about the dangers of pride, yet how he felt like he wanted to make Din proud.

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