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A Jedi Homecoming | Closed

WHO: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Grogu
WHERE: The Jedi Temple on Coruscant
WHAT: Obi-Wan goes to talk to the High Council and takes Grogu with him.
WHEN: Beginning of the event.
WARNINGS: Likely PTSD regarding genocide.

He knew Coruscant like the back of his hand. Even so far in the past, some things were still the same. He had walked and flown across this planet many times. The towering skyscrapers that glittered in the sun, the many lanes of speeders streaking across the sky, flashing signs mostly in aurebesh. It was all very familiar. He felt at home here. Yet it was his true home that he needed to find

Having tucked Grogu under his cloak, the Jedi Master made his way through the crowds. Some casting him glances, and a few even moved aside for him. The robes clearly marked him as a Jedi and they all knew it. It was just as it had been before.

Flagging down a cab speeder, Obi-Wan climbed into it, handing the driver a few credits. ”To the Jedi Temple, please.”

The driver took his pay, and without a word, they lifted into the air. Melding into the traffic, the wind whipping at his hair and clothing. Before long, as they passed through many transparisteel towers, the temple came into sight. The ziggurat with its crown of five spires a very distinctive shape against the flatter cityscape around it.

”Look, little one,” Obi-Wan said softly to his young companion.

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It had been quite a while since Grogu had just sat and meditated. He had done a great deal of it while in hiding - there'd been little else to do at that time. Now, though, it brought him a great sense of peace and he finally felt right accepting the Force as it flowed through him. He was finding his path again and was confident it was the right one.

Master Kenobi's voice pulled him out of his trance. He opened his eyes and looked up at him. Oh, right. Making a small noise, he got to his feet and reached out towards Master Kenobi. Thanks for the ride, Master.

Picking Grogu up, he carried his miniature student back over to the table. An outfit having been laid out for him by the quartermaster. One very tiny set of Jedi robes that looked like it could fit a doll.

Obi-Wan would help the little Padawan get dressed. Reminding Grogu that caring for one’s robes is very important and the significance behind them. The Jedi attire was very steeped in history! After tying the little sash around Grogu’s waist and putting on the simple belt, Obi-Wan then helped him with his tiny cloak, completing the look.

“There now, how does it feel?”

Grogu paid close attention as Master Kenobi helped him with the unfamiliar clothing. He'd seen it plenty of times, to be sure, but he'd never worn it, himself. It was more layers than he'd grown accustomed to wearing. Plus, pants! Those were new. Of course anything is an change over the shapeless robe he'd been wearing for quite some time.

Once he's fully dressed, he experimentally moves his arms and legs, feeling how everything feels against him. Finally, he nodded, making an approving noise. He likes it! It's just... new.

Standing back a bit to get a better look, even Obi-Wan would have to admit he looks adorable. A little smile coming to his face as he tries not to melt right then and there. “Good, I’m glad it fits.”

Tucking Grogu’s old clothes under his arm, Obi-Wan then moves to pick him up again. “I suppose we should see ourselves to our room and get some rest. I have a feeling we will be quite busy the next few days.”

He looks stinking cute. Even cuter than before. A fearsome Jedi he is not.

As Master Kenobi picked up Grogu's clothes, a small metal ball tumbled out. Grogu made a distressed sound and reached out a hand. The ball stopped its descent and flew straight to his hands. He turned it over, making sure it was okay.

Stopping short of picking up his Padawan, Obi-Wan looks down as the ball falls then goes flying into Grogu's hand.

"What's this?" Obi-Wan asks, his brows raising as the little one clutches the little metal sphere. He then holds his hand out, asking to see it. Do you trust him with your treasure, Grogu?

Busted. He hesitates only a moment before holding it out to Master Kenobi. He is his Master, after all. One of two people he trusts completely.

The silver ball seems less like a treasure and more like a spare part. It's got a small blue circle on one end and a hole in the other where it had been screwed onto something.

Taking the ball, Obi-Wan looks it over with a raised brow. "What is this? The end of a lever?" It looked like it belonged on some sort of machinery, but who knows what exactly. Either way, it didn't look like much of anything of value, except whatever sentiment Grogu had to it.

"It's important to you isn't it," he says, offering the ball back to his young Padawan.

Grogu nods, taking the ball back. He closed his eyes, holding it between his hands. He projected a few memories to Master Kenobi.

Using the force to unscrew the ball - a knob - from the Razor Crest.
Din taking it from him and scolding him.
Din using the ball to get him to show Ahsoka his ability.

He knew it wasn't right to be attached to an object, but he liked it... And it held a much deeper meaning for him than just a play thing.

"I see," Obi-Wan says as Grogu sends him the memories. His lips pulling in amusement at the images, though a bit amazed to see Ahsoka looking so grown up too.

"Do you know what attachment means, Grogu?" Obi-Wan asked this as he moved to pick up the little one again. Intending to talk to him as they walked.

Grogu holds onto his ball as Master Kenobi picks him up, trying to figure out where to tuck it away.

At the question, he looks up. His ears lower a little and he looks back at his treasure. He remembers that lesson, well. He also knows that's why Ahsoka refused to train him, and why Master Kenobi had hesitated. Nodding, he opens his mind to his Master. It's being close to people or things. Jedi aren't supposed to form attachments.

"Yes, that's right," Obi-Wan says, deciding to speak aloud even as Grogu opens his mind to him, allowing him to hear his thoughts.

"But there is more to it than that. Why do you think attachments are so dangerous?" He wanted to know exactly what Grogu knew, and what his thoughts were on it. These are important lessons for young Jedi after all. Things that Grogu would have to grasp clearly if he was to learn from Obi-Wan.

Grogu frowns, thinking. He should know this. It's been a long time since he's had to think about any of the things he'd learned as an initiate.

Finally, he looks up at Obi-Wan questioningly because they can be a distraction? He doesn't entirely agree with that, but it's the main thing that comes to mind.

He lets Grogu think, patiently waiting for his Padawan’s answer. And when it comes he has a small, melancholy smile.

“Yes, and no. There is actually a more important reason.”

Obi-Wan then stepped onto a turbolift, punching in a number that would take them to the dormitories.

“You see, attachment isn’t just growing close to something or someone. It is fear. More specifically, it is the fear of losing something you hold dear.”

Grogu tilts his head, listening attentively to Master Kenobi's response. Oh. That answer makes Master Kenobi and Ahsoka's responses to being asked to train him make more sense. His ears lower and he looks a little sheepish. Yeah... being afraid of losing Din is definitely a thing.

It's clear that the young one understands, and that's good. Though Obi-Wan doesn't miss the sheepish way he looks down. "It's a very natural thing," he tells Grogu reassuringly. "Considering everything you have been through, it is to be expected." And considering how young he was and how far removed he had been from his Jedi training.

"But it is an obstacle to overcome," Obi-Wan continued. "While its not wrong to feel close to others, or some things, you will need to learn to let go. Nothing in life is permanent, little one. Someday, you will lose that ball, and Mando, and myself. If you are not prepared for that, it will be difficult going forward. That is why Jedi never amass wealth or things, nor do we marry."

He nods, understanding. He knows he'll live longer than everyone he knows and loves currently. It's something everyone of his species who lives among others has to grow accustomed to. Master Yoda had to do the same, after all. He looks up at Master Kenobi and projects his feelings of understanding. He gets it... he just still has to learn how to live with it.

Seeing that he understood, Obi-Wan nodded and smile again. "Don't worry, I will help you learn how. It's part of the growth of every Jedi." He only hoped that he could be more successful with Grogu than he had been with Anakin. Though he certainly would be kind about it and gradual, rather than just ripping everything away from him. That wouldn't be kind.

Grogu returns that smile with another nod, his ears raising. Yes! Help him learn, Master Kenobi! He wants to learn all the things! He'd been so afraid to even reveal that he was a Jedi but now... now that he's in the Temple and with other Jedi, it's rekindling his desire to learn and grow.

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