"Anti-Jedi is probably more accurate," Cal says thoughtfully, folding his arms as he leans a hip against the worktable. "From what I've heard in old stories, the Sith were ruthless, dangerous beings who sought power. Tapping into the dark side of the Force is giving into your emotions, particularly fear, anger and hate, and using the Force fueled by that."
He'd seen the aftermath of a Force-infused temper tantrum, and had felt the reverberations so clearly in the city, which was usually so quiet and still. He's just glad that Altair had known better than to direct his anger at anyone.
"...that's why we're brought to the temple when we're really young, once it's discovered that we're Force-sensitive. Before we can really get to know our parents, so that we won't have strong attachments that might influence us when we learn."
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He'd seen the aftermath of a Force-infused temper tantrum, and had felt the reverberations so clearly in the city, which was usually so quiet and still. He's just glad that Altair had known better than to direct his anger at anyone.
"...that's why we're brought to the temple when we're really young, once it's discovered that we're Force-sensitive. Before we can really get to know our parents, so that we won't have strong attachments that might influence us when we learn."