Faction A Camping We Will Go [Open to Jedi & Allies]

[Inanna Harth]

Resh​

"What now? Can't he just leave us alone?"​

"Weren't you trying to chase him down earlier?" Inanna asked, managing a little smirk at the memory of her Padawan scaling the tree in an effort to get at the creature. "Maybe try taming it the way Master Avis taught us?"

Closing her eyes, she focused on the creature in the treetops, trying to influence its mind...

 

[Resh]

Inanna Harth
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"He bit you!" Resh decreed, pointing at her hand. If Resh's past experiences were anything to go by, biting people was widely looked down upon. Inanna suggested trying to communicate with the creature. It made sense enough, he supposed. Maybe that was all they'd need to bridge this gap between them and this troublemaker. Inanna tried to to just that, and the only response she got was another tree nut, this time thrown at her, followed by another cackle.

Resh defiantly glared into the canopy, and reached out his hand, trying to do the same as his master.

 

[Jack Wright]

(Tags: Roman Vossari , Thea Nyko , OPEN)

Back to his own musings, Jack continued listening to the tranquil waters of the hole, sighing deeply while resuming his own writings. Index finger dily tapped away, words just flowing like a stream from the thoughts.

Leg dangling off the cliffedge, swaying back and forth in the quiet breeze. This, was the life, and he was thrilled to be part of it, invited to a camping trip he otherwise would've declined. Maybe Jack'll go exploring, much later!

But right now, there're words to be had! On a 'pad!

 

[Inanna Harth]

Resh
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"He bit you!"​

Inanna looked at her hand. The wound was already sealed, thanks to her Shi'ido physiology, though it still stung a little. "That's true," she agreed.

Still, she made an attempt at taming the beast. Closing her eyes, she reached out and tried to influence the creature to be a little nicer...

THUNK!

Inanna's eyes flew open and her hands immediately went to her nose. "Ow, feth!" she exclaimed, cursing like a sailor. The thrown tree nut had hit her square in the nose.

While she pinched her aching nostrils, Resh made his attempt. A few moments passed, then the creature descended from the tree and hopped toward Resh. "Oh, it's a Kowakian monkey-lizard," Inanna realized as it approached. "I should've guessed..." There was a reason the nasty little shits were a popular pet among Hutt crime lords.

It was positively cooing now, snuggling up to Resh's leg with its weirdly oversized claws. "What did you tell it?" Inanna asked, surprised it was being so friendly.

 

[Vera Noble]

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Tag: Colette Kuhbee Aadihr Lidos Caelan Valoren

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Vera watched the group with a bemused smile, her multicolored eyes flicking between the conversations unfolding around the campfire. While the others focused on comforting Kuhbee or discussing their fields of study, Vera stretched her arms overhead again and let out a soft sigh.

Her gaze wandered to the nearby treeline, where the faint sound of rustling leaves caught her attention. She tilted her head, curiosity sparking in her eyes. "I'll be right back," she announced, mostly to no one in particular, before stepping away from the group and heading toward the edge of the clearing.

Fuzzy, ever her faithful Racyon companion, chirped and scrambled up to perch on her shoulder. "You wanna see what's out there too, huh?" she asked him, her voice teasing as she reached up to scratch under his chin. "Let's hope it's not another grumpy creature looking for a fight."

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[Nien]

Vera Noble

Travelling without Cerys' wasn't all that bad.

Nien missed his friend dearly, while busy she was with matters of state. Nien had explored much of Naboo, and there was still so much left. Every time he thought he was done, something else popped up in its place. Naboo had become a quick permanent home for the young creature. It seemed silly to just move about and enjoy the scenery, but he felt he had much to make up for.

So during a trip to Coruscant he joined the New Jedi Order on a camping trip to Akiva. Yet, the young one found himself becoming lost rather quickly, his own curiosities getting the better of him. While he was kind and the harshness of being a slave had forced him to grow up rather quickly. He was still rather naïve at times. Wandering around the forest as if there wasn't something that was even a foot or two taller than him wouldn't take him for some snack or prize.

He heard voices from afar and he stopped his hover tram as he hid. The young creature popped his head up just a bit as the voices came closer. They didn't seem like someone who was evil or even that he could sense.

The young one was now facing Vera Noble.

A big smile came across the small creatures face, holding out his small hand. "Hi, what is your name?!" He asked rather ecstatically, his worries left as his ears perked up.

 

[Vera Noble]

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Tag: Nien Kuhbee Colette Aadihr Lidos Caelan Valoren

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Vera froze mid-step as the small creature emerged from his hiding spot, her multicolored eyes widening slightly in surprise. Fuzzy let out a curious chirp from his perch on her shoulder, his little head tilting as he studied the newcomer. Vera's initial instinct was caution — years of training had taught her to be wary of unexpected encounters, even on a Jedi camping trip.

But the wide, genuine smile on the creature's face and the sheer enthusiasm in his voice disarmed her immediately.

"Well, hello there," Vera replied, her lips curling into a warm smile. She crouched slightly to better meet his eye level, her hands resting on her knees. Fuzzy chirped again, clearly intrigued by the small being. "I'm Vera," she continued, her tone light and friendly. "And this little guy is Fuzzy."

At the mention of his name, Fuzzy puffed up his chest and let out a series of proud chirps, earning a soft laugh from Vera. "What about you?" she asked, her gaze sparkling with curiosity. "What's your name, and what brings you out here to the middle of the woods?"

She extended a hand toward him, her movements slow and deliberate to avoid startling him. Her instincts as a Jedi and a Noble kicked in — she wasn't just curious; she wanted to ensure he felt safe and welcome. Whatever his story, it was clear he wasn't a threat, and she was genuinely intrigued by his presence.

She also totally wanted to show this cute little guy to Colette !!

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[Colette]

Kuhbee / Aadihr Lidos / Caelan Valoren / Vera Noble

"That's good." Colette said and nodded at Kuhbee. "Fire is dangerous, and it should never be treated without the respect it deserves."

Vera ventured off and Colette gave her a smile before going back to the wookie kid again.

"But, fire is also one of our most valuable tools. If you need help with it - don't be afraid to ask. Aadihr and I would be happy to help you."

Colette glanced back at the tree she had been sawing down into pieces.

"I should get back to work, but you know where I am if you need me."

 

[Caelan Valoren]

ATTIRE: Link
COMPANION: BD-F8
TAGS: Aadihr Lidos | Colette | Vera Noble | Kuhbee

"We're all afraid of things, Kuhbee," Caelan assured the wookiee youth. "No need to be shy about it. The more people that know, the more people that won't inadvertently trigger your fear."

Vera wandered off and Caelan watched her go, wondering what it was she was up to, but he didn't say anything. Maybe she just wanted to be alone for a little bit. In the meantime, he focused on the rest of the group and let Fate wander around and see what everyone was up to. He seemed especially interested in watching Colette chop the log into firewood.

"Should be a fun evening even if we all just end up sitting around telling each other stories. I'm sure we all have some to tell."

 

[Resh]

Inanna Harth​

The creature gave Inanna a similar treatment. But with Resh's next attempt at pacifying it, a connection seemed to be made. It crawled out from the trees and greeted Resh like a familiar friend. Even the padawan was surprised at his effectiveness.

"Uhh," He grinned sheepishly, "I told him if he started being nice to us, I could lead him back to camp for food." Hopefully the other campers wouldn't mind…

 

[Kuhbee]

TAG: Caelan Valoren Colette Vera Noble

Kuhbee was glad that everybody was being understanding and nobody was making fun of him. He was also extremely thankful that he wasn't freaking out like he did at the festival. He was working hard to learn to control his temper and his fear. Wookies were powerful and could be very scary when they went berserk and the young cub never wanted to scare anybody.

[You could tell stories about your missions Caelan! You said you went on some before when we were doing droid stuff!]

He watched as the Nobles scattered in different directions.

[Should we help them with the wood or something?]

"You seem to have some experience already with healing herbs, if I saw correctly. I don't mean to pry, but what was that plant you handed to the pair out hiking?"

[It was a local plant off of one of those bushes. If you put it on a cut it stops the stinging.].

Kuhbee had used various plants to help in the gladiator pit so he knew a little about herbal remedies. Aadihr Lidos

 

[Ella Gosiff]

Objective I: Camp site

Ella had hung back quietly at the camp while the other Padawans went hiking or to the swimming hole.

Thinking they might be hungry when they return - and knowing she would be - she had tried to be helpful and began gathering sticks and limbs on the edge of the camp.

The Twi’lek sighed as she dropped a large pile from her arms and stacked them into a neater pile. Then, as she bent to pick up more, she had the idea to reach out to the Force - still a very new and unfamiliar connection for her. But this, with no one watching - this she could try.

She reached out her hand. In the tall grass a king branch wobbled around for a moment before it spun in the grass and slid to a shaky stop at her feet.

Ella smiled - and then heard the clang of a pot.

She turned and saw a Kowakian monkey-lizard hurrying through the weeds, trying to make off with one of the Jedi’s pans.

When it saw her it gave a tiny “Eeh!” and ran away faster.

“Hey!” She called after it and ran to keep up, only to find it scrambling up a tree with one hand while it clung desperately to their pan with the other.

 

[Inanna Harth]

"Uhh," He grinned sheepishly, "I told him if he started being nice to us, I could lead him back to camp for food." Hopefully the other campers wouldn't mind…

Inanna just looked at him for several seconds. Then she burst into laughter. She wasn’t even sure why she found it so funny—probably because the thought of the little rat bastard becoming everyone else’s problem back at camp was hysterical.

“Oh boy, yeah,” she said in giddy approval. “Let’s go back, then.”

She turned and scurried the way they had come, expecting Resh and his new friend to follow.

Resh​

 

[Nien]

"I'm Vera,"

"Vera, that is a pretty name." The young creature said with a smile that could match his new friend. "Nice to meet you, Fuzzy." Nien giggled a bit as he watched the creature puff out his chest and let out a series of chirps.

"What about you?"

"Nien, is my name. A great pleasure it is, my friend." Nien nodded with a smile as she shook his hand. Truthfully he was happier beyond words to meet new and more people. When he was a slave he didn't think of much past his own freedom. That was the first step in his life, and now that he achieved that with the help of Cerys and the Shiraya Order the world seemed to be a bit overwhelming at times.

While he was small, his heart was big and he wanted to learn many things.

"I was visiting Corsucant, to expand my understanding of the galaxy. What better place to start, than the central hub of the galaxy. Don't you think so?" Nien said with a smile as he directed the Hovering Pram to her side. "Fate then led me here, accompanying the group of Jedi for adventure. Don't tell Cerys though, she might get upset. She doesn't like when I leave Naboo, she's worried for my safety sometimes."

Nien giggled again, as he looked between Vera and Fuzzy. "Are you with the group here?"

Vera Noble

 

[Aadihr Lidos]

Outfit: Casual Attire, Sigil Bead Earring
Weapons: Walking stick / Lightsaber Pike

Aadihr gave Kuhbee a proud pat on the shoulder, "identifying native herbs for healing can be difficult with so many worlds in the galaxy, I'd say that's already a promising sign of talent." Aadihr said with an earnest smile that cut off when the ruckus nearby drew his attention away.

“Hey!” She called after it and ran to keep up, only to find it scrambling up a tree with one hand while it clung desperately to their pan with the other.

The critter that bit one of the campers was now causing mischief in the camp itself, taking cookware that would be needed.

Aadihr sighed and said, "that's what I was worried about."

The Miraluka stood and approached the tree, ready to bonk the pan and/or the monkey-like creature down from the tree with his staff before another conversation froze him in his tracks.

. "Fate then led me here, accompanying the group of Jedi for adventure. Don't tell Cerys though, she might get upset. She doesn't like when I leave Naboo, she's worried for my safety sometimes."

Hearing the name of the planet he spent most of his tutelage at, the home world of his late master, made his blood freeze, his arm searing in pain with the sudden, unexpected reminder.

Aadihr stilled himself, centered his Sight on himself, on the bead he received from Azurine Varek to center himself. He counted down from ten, controlling his breaths with intention. He still needed to act.

With a sudden lack of patience for the critter, Aadihr stepped closer, eyeless brows furrowed. He quickly lit his Pikesaber instead, slashed the tree at an angle to fell it so it would fall away from Ella Gosiff . Aadihr dashed towards the limbs as it fell, seizing the primate with his off-hand, the very same covered with sith-scorched burns. He clutched the primate, resisting the sudden urge to squeeze the animal into compliance.

"Drop it" Aadihr said with excessive intensity at the mischievous critter.

Aadihr needed to calm himself. This was not like him, this is how his master would have acted. How she would have wanted him to.

He forced his breaths to slow, still clutching the critter that stubbornly held the pan, trying to bite and scratch at His arm, finding no purchase with the frictionless shield of deflection around his wrist.

The sound of the tree collapsing and his emitter shutting off was impossible to play off as anything other than an inordinate response due to an outburst.

Kuhbee | Ella Gosiff | Vera Noble | Nien​

 

[Vera Noble]

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Tag: Nien Kuhbee Colette Aadihr Lidos Caelan Valoren

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Vera's multicolored eyes sparkled as Nien introduced himself, his cheerful demeanor and polite nature melting away any lingering caution she'd had. Fuzzy let out another chirp, this one softer, as if he, too, approved of the little green being.

"Nien, huh? That's a wonderful name," Vera said warmly, her smile widening as she straightened up slightly. "And I have to say, you might be the most charming adventurer I've ever met."

Fuzzy puffed up again, chirping as though he were vying for attention, and Vera couldn't help but laugh. "Okay, okay, you're both charming."

As Nien spoke of Coruscant and the Jedi group, Vera's curiosity only deepened. She tilted her head slightly, her smile softening. "Coruscant is a good place to start," she agreed. "There's so much to learn there, though it can be a little overwhelming. I think the galaxy feels less daunting when you have good people by your side."

When he asked if she was with the group, Vera nodded enthusiastically. "I am, actually. We've got quite the crew out here. I'm sure they'd love to meet you. You might even find some new friends to share stories with."

She extended her hand toward Nien, gesturing lightly toward the trail leading back to the main camp. "What do you say, Nien? Want to come meet the group? I bet they'd be just as excited to meet you as I am."

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[Colette]

Nien / Vera Noble

Rrr-tsch! Rrr-tschk. Hack hack hack, creeeeeeeak, tchk!

Colette continued to saw her tree into pieces, and then another. And then another until she lost herself in the work and the meditation of mundane but important work. She had what she needed right here: exercise, fresh air and people just happy to be there.

When she finally gave herself a break to look up and wipe the sweat from her brow there was someone there to greet her. One familiar, and the other not so much.

"Oh! Hey, Vera and… This kid." Colette shrugged, she had no idea who this was. "What's your name little one?"

"I'm Colette."

 

[Nien]

That's just what he was looking for, good people by his side. Those kind and good people he could eventually call friends and family. The young creature smile grew as he took Vera Noble 's hand. He wasn't sure what he would find outside of Cery's and the Shiraya Order. The galaxy was a huge place especially with someone as big as him. His heart was ready for it all though, as was his mind. Still young minded and a bit naïve, ready to learn and take a strong place in the world.

"That sounds truly wonderful, Vera. I would greatly like to meet your friends." He wondered if they were as nice and kind as she was. How Vera described the group, they seemed like marvelous and good people.

Someone else seemed to have found their way to the duo as she introduced herself as Colette.

"Greetings, Colette." Nien showed her a big smile as he reached for her hand, to give it a gentle squeeze. "Nien, is my name. A pleasure to meet you, it is." The young creature glanced between the three of new and interesting people that had come into his life.

Colette Kuhbee Aadihr Lidos Caelan Valoren