Private Heal thy body... Heal thy soul...

[Connel Vanagor]

"In my experience,
when you think you
understand the Force,
you realize just
how little you know"​

[COMM TRAFFIC]
LOCATION : Coruscant Jedi Temple | OBJECTIVE : Pick up Ryana | TAG (FRIENDLY) : Amani Serys

Bark!

We’re going! We’re going! Hold your Nerfs!

Buster knew where they were, and that meant one thing. Playtime with Ryana mina and Pip! “Wigglebutt” was in full “wiggle and wriggle” mode as he was all but pulling on the leash. Connel wanted to slow down, but he couldn’t help but laugh at his best friend. Of course slowing down would help because his shoulder was killing him.

He had tried to heal it repeatedly, but other than basic healing, he SUHUUUUCKED at the skill. That was not his fault though as his Master, his Father Caltin was not very good at it either. The young Knight would just have to deal with it though as Buster had been a “good boy” and he was getting rewarded for it (and maybe they could squeak in some training).

SSSSSTTT Not so hard buddy.

BARK!

Couldn’t be mad at the Aak Dog, he was just too darn excited. Connel was definitely going to feel this in the morning.

He was feeling it right now.

 

[Amani Serys]

The unmistakable bray of an akk dog through the halls stirred Amani from the corner desk of the now-quiet medbay lounge. It was out of curiosity more than anything, she hadn't seen such a companion animal around the temple recently. Then again, she hadn't been at the temple much over the last few months. The Chief Healer decided she could use the excuse to stretch her legs regardless.

Amani leaned out into the corridor to track the source of the noise, and spotted the reptomammal in question, along with a rather worn looking owner. She vaguely recognized the man, after a moment recalling that he had made an appearance at her own Mastering Ceremony, though they hadn't spoken much beyond that. He was of Vanagor's ilk, no doubt. "He sure seems excited," She commend with amusement.

Connel Vanagor​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

"In my experience,
when you think you
understand the Force,
you realize just
how little you know"​

[COMM TRAFFIC]
LOCATION : Coruscant Jedi Temple | OBJECTIVE : Pick up Ryana | TAG (FRIENDLY) : Amani Serys

One of Connel’s favorite aspects of Buster is the fact that he loves everyone. He could see you for the first time and be the happiest little pup in the galaxy to see you and that was no different here. Though he was not the awkward shy type he was when he was first Knighted, Connel was happy for this because it showed Buster had a good home, and that Vanagor could learn from his best friend. He could use this and attribute it to his own personality.

Seeing the Chief Healer was no different.

The moment that Buster had seen Amani, he hopped up and down and turned his attention to her running to her in and of the full length of his leash. The tail was going like a military hyperdrive and the smile on his face was wide enough to fill the room. The pup was beyond friendly. Connel was glad, even if he was rubbing his shoulder when and where he could.

Yeah, sorry if we’re interrupting anything. He’s a good boy… so we stopped by to see his “best bud” and my Padawan.

Squatting down as Buster ran over to him and looked back and forth between Connel and the Council Member as if asking her to help the Knight, Vanagor looked at him and asked.

You wanna say “hi”?.

BARK!

This seemed to excite the Gallinorese Mountain Aak Dog again as he was hopping around wiggling and wriggling. The reaction gave Connel a moment to rub his shoulder again as he winced. He could still laugh though.

This is “Buster”, by the way. There is a reason I call him “wigglebutt.” He’s friendly as you can see if you want to pet him.

Buster was excited at the thought, but he would not charge at her, he was taught well.

 

[Amani Serys]

Amani's eyebrows raised in amused surprise as the hound bounded up to her, stopped only by the leash keeping him in place. He was a big furry thing, but no ill intent lingered in those big joyful eyes. She smiled, and chuckled, "I can see that," the mention of a certain best bud in this direction made her curious, "As in, someone in the Halls of Healing?" She asked.

The Chief Healer knelt down to pet the dog as he was given the greenlight to greet her, "Hello, Buster."

Connel Vanagor​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

"In my experience,
when you think you
understand the Force,
you realize just
how little you know"​

[COMM TRAFFIC]
LOCATION : Coruscant Jedi Temple | OBJECTIVE : Pick up Ryana | TAG (FRIENDLY) : Amani Serys

He was happy to watch Amai interact with Buster(who was all too happy to get scratches from her). It was heartwarming as Buster was egregiously friendly and it was indeed therapeutic for him to watch. This new path he was on, the Path of the Shadow was one he was thriving in, but it did nothing to improve his social awkwardness when he was around. So it was great to take Buster on these adventures with him, he could learn a thing or two from the little guy.

Actually no. I do not normally land on this side of the Temple, but the other side is full at the moment. I apologize for disturbing anything going on. I’m going to see @Ryana mina… she’s my Padawan and her mascot Racyon “Pip” is best friends with this little guy.

He was still rubbing his shoulder as he mentioned this. Buster again noticed and started to whimper as he went over to him, Connel was still squatting.

I’ll be okay, buddy.

BARK!

I don’t want to intrude, but if you, or anyone has a moment… my shoulder…

He winced as he tried to show his limited range of motion.

My knowledge on this is limited, because… well… my father’s is… I mean have you seen him? The guy is a walking hovertank.

 

[Amani Serys]

Amani gave Buster all the attention until he became distracted by his master's aching shoulder. The healer had noticed Connel touching at it, but couldn't' say if it was worth bringing up until that moment. Clearly, whatever was going on was bothering him enough that even the hound could tell. "I can take a look at it." She gestured for him to take a seat in the Healing Halls.

"You know if omething in particular caused this? Or just some wear and tear over time?" Connel invoked his father as an excuse for his lack of medical experience. Amani chuckled, "You'd be surprised. One of the best healers I saw was a massive Herglic man. It's just a matter of mindset."

Connel Vanagor​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

"In my experience,
when you think you
understand the Force,
you realize just
how little you know"​

[COMM TRAFFIC]
LOCATION : Coruscant Jedi Temple | OBJECTIVE : Pick up Ryana | TAG (FRIENDLY) : Amani Serys

He didn’t want to impose, but she was offering to help, and she was the Chief Healer, so if anyone could fix it…

Alright, thank you. Walking over and taking a seat, of course Buster hopped right up into his lap and was hopping around looking for scratches before making himself comfortable and laid quietly. The Knight smiled and began to scratch Buster's head. Buster chittered and pushed his ear against Connel’s pressured scratches closing his eyes, content and relaxed. Connel and Buster enjoyed a peaceful moment together.

He was still rubbing his shoulder as Amani began to look at it. I really don’t know, it started as “achy” but I thought it might have been my body still accepting or getting used to my implants from when I was in that Bacta Tank on Jakku. However it’s slowly gotten worse.

BARK!

I was getting to that!

He didn’t know what Buster wanted, he was probably wanting to sleep, but either way it was funny. As funny as Amani’s retort to his joke about father.

Yeah. I get that, just that my father never really focused on healing. He could take a beating and knew it, you know? Anyway, he taught me what he could but, well that’s only so much, you know?

 

[Amani Serys]

Amani hummed in thought as she moved around Connel to examine the shoulder in question, "Could be that the implants were put in wrong, or your body is having a hostile reaction to them…" She hypothesized, not quite committing to the idea yet though. Invasive foreign objects didn't always implement smoothly, but if it was only gradually getting worse, perhaps there was something else at play.

"Have you been putting more strain on it? Gotten into any fights or taken any big hits there?" She smirked at the continued mention of Connell's father, "Sure. Everyone's got their speciality."

Connel Vanagor​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

"In my experience,
when you think you
understand the Force,
you realize just
how little you know"​

[COMM TRAFFIC]
LOCATION : Coruscant Jedi Temple | OBJECTIVE : Pick up Ryana | TAG (FRIENDLY) : Amani Serys

He really could not answer her question.

You would have to talk to Master Matsu Ike about that, she is the one who oversaw them. Buster was making himself comfortable and watching up at Connel as he got “scratches”.

He was still rubbing his shoulder as Amani about what he was doing. Sometimes it feels like all I do is “strain”. He laughed. Seriously though, between all of the Alliance issues and the artifacts I have been tasked with collecting… I guess you could consider that…

BARK!

See… I told you…

He pulled out a treat for his best friend and gave it to him as he sat back hoping his answer was sufficient.

 

[Amani Serys]

"Have you heard of a little something called 'taking a break'?" Amani teased, "But seriously, can't operate at your fullest if you keep wearing yourself down."

She then gripped the joint and his arm, and with little warning, jerked the muscle in what was probably an uncomfortable position. Thankfully, the discomfort would be brief, and (hopefully) replaced by at least some tinge of relief. "How does that feel?" She asked innocently.

Connel Vanagor​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

"In my experience,
when you think you
understand the Force,
you realize just
how little you know"​

[COMM TRAFFIC]
LOCATION : Coruscant Jedi Temple | OBJECTIVE : Pick up Ryana | TAG (FRIENDLY) : Amani Serys

Her tease was poignant but struck a nerve. Not an angry one, but introspective, and maybe a little sad. Connel was not despondent, not by any means, but perhaps this was the first time he was about to be truly honest with himself about everything right now..

You’re not wrong, but while there were Jedi who fell, while Coruscant was being sacked, I was in a Bacta tank. Buster, as if on cue, was looking up at Connel with a paw on his chest as Vanagor just smiled at him. I’m okay, buddy, don’t worry.

Feeling that he needed to elaborate, Connel did not go into an excruciating level of detail, but hopefully made his point a little better. I’m running myself ragged, I get that, and am aware… at least now I am. He laughed. ... however… I don’t know if it’s “The Vanagor” in me, but I… and I know I shouldn’t feel this way but I cannot help it… I feel like I failed those who fell, several of them being friends to whom I tracked down and retrieved their kyber crystals from thieves…

BARK!

I’m getting to that… and to anyone else. I know, I shouldn’t feel this way, but one thing my father instilled in me that “It’s not about me… it’s about everyone else.”

BARK!

Connel just snorted inwardly as he looked down and scratched his best friend behind the ear pulling out another treat. Especiall you… Feeling the full range of motion in his arm, he was clearly feeling great. Absolutely no question as to why you are the “Chief Healer”... wow…

 

[Amani Serys]

That seemed to have done the trick. To give it a bit of extra soothing, Amani then splayed her palm, and applied a light bit of Force energy to it, healing the strain some more. "That should at least help for a little while."

Connel admitted to a line of thinking that was shared by many Jedi. It was practically in their nature to feel responsible for such things, and push themselves to do more. "Well… All the more reason to get better now, so you can honor them right?" She tried to appeal to such sensibilities, "If you're hurt, or even dead, you can't exactly go and make it up to them, can you?"

Connel Vanagor​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

"In my experience,
when you think you
understand the Force,
you realize just
how little you know"​

[COMM TRAFFIC]
LOCATION : Coruscant Jedi Temple | OBJECTIVE : Pick up Ryana | TAG (FRIENDLY) : Amani Serys

Connel laughed as she politely chastised him, again, being spot on in her observation.

Ha, no need to keep convincing me, you’re right. Feeling the warmth and feeling coming back into his shoulder, Connel started to “play” with Buster for a moment as he looked up at the Chief Healer. Thank you.

As Buster hopped off, and Connel got up, he looked down at his best friend and dropped to a squat. What do you say? He smirked as Buster turned to the Mirialian, wagging his tail and trotting up to her and giving her leg “kisses”.. I’ll focus on some training with Ryana for a bit and I hear that Zeltros will have something going on for Life Day… I…

BARK!

We might pay a visit.

BARK!


Connel just snorted inwardly as he looked down and scratched his best friend behind the ear pulling out another treat. Especiall you… Feeling the full range of motion in his arm, he was clearly feeling great. Absolutely no question as to why you are the “Chief Healer”... wow…