Private Harmony's Call

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Garric Wrennar

Valery Noble had called Jonyna to meet a new member of the order. Usually, that wasn't anything remarkable. A new batch of padawans, a knight coming in from another sect of the Light, sometimes even a Master. It was usually very formal, and Jonyna kept herself professional when it did happen. Putting on a smile, offering stock wisdom, and making the new recruits feel welcome, only to surprise them on their first day of training with her more honest, casual attitude.

But today was an interesting case. Jonyna walked to the steps of the temple with a smile, as Val had filled her in.

Another Cryobaby.

It was a term of endearment that Jonyna had given to those lost to time. Sometimes that meant cryo-stasis, sometimes it meant cases like her where she had been frozen without her own consent, or in cases like this, carbonite freezing.

To hear a jedi master had been frozen in such a way, it made Jonyna smirk. Back where she came from, Jedi Masters were practically myths. Those in the upper echelon of power within the galaxy, able to call upon the Force in such ways that made them feel like forces of nature. And yet, now that she had become one, seeing it from the other side peeled back the myth in ways she had never thought. Even a jedi master was fallible, and sometimes that meant you got frozen for Sylvar knows how long.

 

[Garric Wrennar]

Garric felt a stranger to the galaxy these days. He'd been frozen in carbonite for who knows how long, but eventually managed to get into contact with the Jedi Order, which he was thankful was still around. He was picked up in a republic ship before being taken to the temple on Corusant.

When he arrived, he stepped out of the ship while readjusting his haori and the scabbard on his belt. As he approached the temple, he spotted another Jedi seeming to be awaiting him. He let a small smile grow on his face as he approached the Jedi.

"I hope I haven't kept you waiting for me too long."

His voice was calm and steady, but with a light-heartedness. There was a slight gravelly quality to his voice, but it was soft.

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[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Garric Wrennar

"Of course not." Jonyna smiled as she stood at the top of the steps. "You must be Master Wrennar. I'm Master Si, but you can just call me Jonyna. I take it you've been handling adjustments well? I'm a girl out of her own time myself, I know there's a lot to handle. Just be glad you came out of the ice now, when the Jedi were on top. 900 years ago, you wouldn't have been so lucky."

She offered the man a handshake, her own two swords poking out of her long quilted trench coat.

 

[Garric Wrennar]

Garric smiled as he took her hand and accepted the shake. There were differences in the galaxy, he could feel as much. But being on Corusant, at the Jedi Temple no less, it gave him a sense of peace that there may still be some things that remained at least similar.

"I'd say I'm getting used to the galaxy again, but I'm not sure how much has changed. So, I'm taking it a step at a time. Then again, I'm sorry it happened to you, but it is good to know there are others who know how it feels. It gives me some comfort that I'm not alone in my... adjustments."

Garric looked up to the temple before looking back at his fellow Jedi.

"So, is there anything I should prepare for before entering? Any surprise changes I should look out for?"

While it was a genuine question, it was light-hearted. He let out a small chuckle at his own question, curious if there would be an answer that he can be surprised at.

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[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Garric Wrennar

"Just keep an eye out where you step. The Padawans get smaller by the day, I swear. Don't want to trip over them." It was clearly a joke, but she hoped it would lighten the mood.

Jonyna was getting older. Now in her 30s, she couldn't help but feel the years of her being the spry upstart firestarter were past her.

And yet, she never lost her smile. Leading them into the temple, the foyer was as large and looming as always. Knights seemed to wander around, and she wondered where the Nobles were at this hour. "So what kinda of thing did you specialize in? I'm an elementalist myself, Ataru master."

 

[Garric Wrennar]

Garric chuckled at the statement made by the Cathar, saying how he'll try to mind his step. As they entered into the foyer of the temple, the old man couldn't help but smile as he reminisced his days as a padawan. He perked up at her question and was intrigued by her own standing, but kept that to himself, for the time being anyway.

"Well, I have no idea how much different the Order of the past is to the one now, in terms of members. But back in my day... kriff, I am getting old... I was quite the duelist and healer. I'd say I was a master of Makashi, but I was quite skilled in Soresu and Shein as well."

As they wondered a bit further, Garric decided to ask his own question.

"So, an elementalist? Can't say there were many of those in my time."

Jonyna Si

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Garric Wrennar

"I come from a world where being in tune with nature was a matter of pride, part of our culture. I only ever wish to make sure the Order sees my people as worthy of respect." Jonyna nodded. "I've never really touched Makashi. Not really my style, though I've never been one for that style of dueling regardless. We've got plenty of healers though, you might want to speak with Amani Serys at some point, she's the current councilwoman in charge of the Medical Corps. They're always looking for more people. I'm head of the Reconstruction group myself, Service Corps, that sort of thing. The Order is probably bigger and better off than it ever was, honestly."

 

[Garric Wrennar]

"Interesting. Well, I must say it is rather admirable that you brought something from your home's culture to your life here. I did something similar with my lightsaber. It's styled off of the protectors of my home village. Not much compared to you, however. As for your style, it's understandable."

He perked up at the mention of other healers and made a mental note to check it out at some point. At the Cathar's last sentence, Garric scanned the temple and felt those present.

"It certainly feels that way. It feels more... peaceful than I remember. Maybe not the wider galaxy but here, among the Jedi, I feel more peace in these halls than I have for a long time."

Jonyna Si

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Garric Wrennar

Jonyna smiled at the thought. If only that were true. "You're lucky. Had you been unfrozen just a few months before, you would've seen the Dark Empire invading Coruscant itself. They blew half the damn temple to pieces. I've still got small parts we're rebuilding. It's nice to think that though. I understand, I come from a time where the Order was...non-existent. Bokken, the word we use for jedi like me. Trained outside of the order, in our own ways. There's still a lot about the order I disagree with, but that's a conversation for another time."

Jonyna led them into one of the cafeterias, smiling as she looked to the man, offering him a seat. "I'll get us some food. You want anything specific?"

 

[Garric Wrennar]

"Well then, I guess I must be lucky to have avoided that. Lucky isn't usually something I'd call myself, but I suppose it fits this situation. As for conflict with the order, I can agree with that. Even back in the old Order I was a part of, I had my differences with the way of doing this, especially with the Council. But, I agree that it should be a conversation another day. Wouldn't want to ruin my first day in this new order by getting riled up by old conflicts."

As they entered the cafeteria, Garric smiled and accepted the seat offered by the Cathar. He smiled at her question before replying.

"I'm not that fussed. I can eat almost anything, but I would like to request some tea if that's available."

Jonyna Si

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Garric Wrennar

"Burgers it is!" Jonyna smiled as she walked over to the cafeteria line. A more arrogant council member might be tempted to cut to the front of the line, but Jonyna was happy to wait the few minutes until returning with a pair of plain cheeseburgers.

"As for the old older, it's strange. I used to practically worship you guys back when I was on the run from the Empire, but I slowly learned that, at the very least, the order as it was before the rise of the Empire was...not to my tastes. Stuck up, pompous, and full of nutcases who seemed to think being a jedi was more about fighting wars than helping people."

Munch.

Jonyna, despite being a jedi master and councilwoman...

Was a very messy eater.