Private Imposter Syndrome

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)
The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION: Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE: Meeting | POST #: 1
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

Standing on the beach, out in front of his home, Caltin waited for her. He was meeting with another Master today who wanted some training. After ensuring to his wife that Yes she was female, no she would not have to "go all Dark Side" on her. Of course there was no issue, but it was always fun to keep each other on their toes. Besides, Connel won't admit it, but he gets a little flush when her name comes up. The only reason why he wanted to meet with here here, and not in a place like "Jadelight" or the Enclave on Jakku was because this was to be fairly informal.

Master Ryiah was nice enough and an accomplished investigator, but what else was she? That was what he needed to find out before moving forward. He knew little to nothing about Ryiah other than what he read and her showing up when Connel was in
recovery.

She was a Master, and deserved the respect that her station gave her. So doing this meeting for ally would take that credibility away and that would be unfair. Ryiah was in no trouble, nor in any odd position, and even if this was kept relaxed in a normal meeting place, stories would be concocted and told. So he brought the show here.

The Big man had no doubt that he was "fortune telling" and she probably just wanted to learn "Vaapad" like everyone else who approached him about training lately. He didn't mind, but Caltin was capable of much more. Oh well, wait and see, right?

Here she comes.

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Sanctuary Island
Objective: Fan Girl Over The Rock Meet Caltin
Tags: Caltin Vanagor


"Will you be needing anything else Master Ryiah?"

"No thank you. I expect I may be a while so I'll contact the Temple when I need a ride home."


Katarine exited the ship after thanking the pilot. Unlike most people in this galaxy she was an abysmal pilot and almost never flew herself. Seriously you did not want her behind the controls of a starship, especially since she was over a century old and was still getting used to the new technology. The woman still had trouble opening her datapad for fraks sake, let alone flying these new fancy ships. She walked forward towards the large home of Caltin, a legendary Jedi Master that she still couldn't quite believe wanted to meet with her. Sure Katarine was past her padawan days of worrying every time she got called to the principles office, but still you couldn't help flinch just a little when one of the greats summoned you.

Sure, you are nervous because of the big guy, not because his son might be hanging around. Keep telling yourself that girl.​

She snorted at herself and tried to push the thought out of her mind. Her crush on Connel was silly. She'd had what three conversations with the man? Sure his dog was adorable and that did lure a girl in but really, her mind should be on more pressing concerns. Of course the Jedi Order was a lot different than it had been before the days of Order 66. Many of her fellows had families of their own, something that had been forbidden before. Still that didn't mean she needed to be acting foolish, especially since she'd already embarrassed herself and shown up during the family's grieving time when Connel was hurt. Nobody had questioned her but it had to have been odd, especially considering she didn't know the family all that well.

She walked up the path of the beautiful home and marshaled her thoughts as the towering figure of Caltin came into view. Kat herself was only five feet two inches so he looked even taller by comparison.

"Master Vanagor, thank you so much for inviting me to your home."

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)

HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION: Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE: Meeting | POST #: 2
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

My pleasure,and this is informal,you can call me “Caltin.”

He noticed that she was “fan-girling” and in truth, it made his humility a little uncomfortable. Thus the relaxed attitude and atmosphere, if she will relax, he will. Pulling some bread out of his pocket and tossing it in the air Caltin fed the birds before finally turning to face the investigator.

You hungry?

Waving her to follow, Caltin led Kat jp the access stairs to the pool deck. Chrysa, his wife was out there sitting and playing with he'd Aak puppies as they were swimming, she smiled and waved as the big man gave her a kiss. Sitting down at a table and gesturing for Kat to do so as well, Caltin stretched.

Dinner will be ready in a little bit.

Reaching into the cooler that served as a centerpiece he pulled out a cold tea he offered her to help herself to what was in there(Your choice). Taking a few sips and lookjng around, the big man got down to business.

So, Katarine Ryiah, we were both alivd,and fought in the Clone Wars. Why have we only just met?



It was a valid question, He did his research, even if it wasn't entirely successful. She seemed to be a supporting player more than anything, and while there is no shame in that at all,it was curious. He wasn't suspicious at all, just genuinely curious.

When the Purge started, for example, where were you? No suspicion or anything, I was unfortunately in the Templeon Coruscant. I was lucky to get out alive, as I was divefting troopers from Master (Kelleren) Bech could evacuate younglings.

The thought clearly brought out some old anger from him. Anyone who knows Caltin knows he fights harder when little ones are in danger.

I ended up jumping out a window and falling 20 levels. I was in bacta for weeks. Lucky the people who took me in kept me hidden.

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Pool Deck
Objective: Socialize
Tags: Caltin Vanagor


Katarine smiled at Caltins wife and at the obvious affection the two had for each other. She yearned for such a thing but her own Jedi teachings on the subject were complicated. Master Vanagor was from the same time period but he managed to find attachment and serve the Jedi. She made a mental note to ask him how he managed it.

“So, Katarine Ryiah, we were both alive,and fought in the Clone Wars. Why have we only just met?”

He asked her a question while she opened the cool bottle of flavored water and brought it to her lips. She could sense the residual anger from the purge and felt a wave of understanding. This was a Jedi who had seen the destruction of their order. He knew what it was like when so many today did not.

“I spent a great deal of my time with the Jedi undercover. In fact after I trained a few padawans I was almost exclusively an undercover agent in the criminal underworld. When Order 66 happened I was hunting Cade Bane and following a lead that took The Republic months to set up. I felt the deaths of so many in the Force and it blew my cover. I expected to be sold to the Empire but I was lucky. There were higher bidders.”

She paused and took a sip of her water to hide her slight scowl. Her mind raced back to the Dark Jedi cult that had hunted her and her twin brother, believing them to be fulfillments of an ancient prophecy. Lady Sinistra, the leader of the cult, had offered Banes men a price they couldn’t refuse.

“I escaped my captors and went into hiding. I fought for the Rebellion, but never admitted to what I truly was. Most thought I was just a pirate for hire. It didn’t last. I was frozen in Carbonate and found on Naboo during the cataclysm three years ago. I spent years in Theed General Hospital, combating hibernation sickness. When I was fit I came to the New Jedi Order. This is probably the longest I’ve ever spent topside without being in the underworld as an investigator so it’s really no surprise you don’t know of me. We investigators tend to fly under the radar.”

She smiled and let her eyes wander over to the swimming hounds. Katarine was very fond of animals.

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)

HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION: Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE: Meeting | POST #: 3
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

”Cad Bane”... that Schutta. laughs I ra into him before those tubes in the head.

The memory was actually a strange one, Caltin chasing Bane, going to reach out through the Force and immobilize him. If the Duro hadn't jumped down from where he was at the same time then (however it happened) Bane would not have been caught by the neck. Caltin let him go for concern of murder. Thus the Sith device of alternative breathing.

He sold me out to Jabba’s cousin Ssataf the Hutt. He and his crew ambushed me… And they scalped me, so no more hair after that for Caltin. Anyway, is your years undercover the reason why you carry yourself like a Padawan?

Waving his hand dismissively as if realizing how that sounded, the big man clarified.

I don't at all mean that disrespectfully, just that….

Sucking on his gumline, he searched for the best words.

Take when you showed up when my son was in intensive care… I remember you showing up and then that's it? I mean, don't get me wrong, that is testament to your undercover skills. Are you trying to get into the “Shadow” service?

It was a valid question, Caltin Wasn't sure he could train her in anything but he could try. Caltin never did have experience around Shadows, and the one he did know was a bit of a... "Unique" individual.

You obviously know how to mask your aura, di you know how to alter an environment?

Even Caltin knew that he was grasping at straws with that one. If she wanted to learn how to use combative skills, or a Saber form? That was easy, even with her diminutive stature.This was a mystery.

Heh,maybe she can show me how to investigate it.

I know, I shouldn't be fortune-telling, I'm just used to figuring this out based on what I have seen from someone in the field. I don't know much about you other than what I read. What do you feel the need to work on?

Noooo, THAT wasn't insulting… noooo

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Caltins House
Objective: Socialize
Tags: Caltin Vanagor

"....Anyway, is your years undercover the reason why you carry yourself like a Padawan?"

Katarine choked slightly on her water, and coughed lightly as he continued to explain what he meant. She had been told by another great Jedi, Hawk Hinata, that she needed confidence in her abilities. She felt her cheeks grow warm when he mentioned her showing up at his sons sickbed. She still couldn't explain why the Force had drew her there. The thought of Connel floating broken still caused her pain to think about, but she guessed that was because he was a fellow Jedi and she never wanted to see anybody hurt. Right? That had to be it?

"Umm no, the Shadows never called to me. They do important work but I don't think I'm cut out for it."

"I know, I shouldn't be fortune-telling, I'm just used to figuring this out based on what I have seen from someone in the field. I don't know much about you other than what I read. What do you feel the need to work on?"

What did she need to work on? She knew confidence was always a struggle for her but someone couldn't teach you that could they? She could alter her environment, and was talented with the Force, but she lacked the aggression a Jedi needed. Which sounded silly considering they were supposed to not be aggressive, but she'd seen some truly awe inspiring things on the battlefield and none of them had ever come from her.

"I'd like to be able to stand a little taller in the Jedi Order. I'm no guardian by any means but it wold be nice to feel assured I could protect those that... that needed it." She tried not to think of Connel floating there again and blinked and looked back towards the pool.

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)
The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION: Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE: Meeting | POST #: 4
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

Alright, let me stop you right there.

It was becoming clear now what was going on. She not only disappeared into fhe background, so did her self image. This was going to be a challenge, but a rewarding opportunity to show just how much being a Jedi means.

Get any thoughts if “not being cut out “ out of your head. You are a Jedi Master. You are cut out for everything, including “Guardians”

The comparison brought a scoff out of the Big man.

I'm one, and it is nothing special. Nothing “bad” but nothing out of the ordinary.

The thought another scoff, but this time also a smirk.

There is a old anecdote about a Consular, a Sentinel, and a Guardian all come to a closed door. A Consular will knock, a Sentinel will turn the doorknob, and a Guardian will just kick down the door.

Laughing, Vanagor shook his head, he loved telling that story.

The point of the story is that there aren't any “better” ways, just different.

It was true. The time undercover had a negative effect on her, just like Connel in that regard. Before he could teach her anything, he had to get her confidence up. Skills are useless without will. Hey, that rhymed.

Focus

First things first, you are a Jedi… you don't need to be a war machine to protect others. Remember Master Yoda? Whoever questioned him? I think that the most important thing for you is to not be the next “Yoda”, or “Skywalker”, or even “@Valery Noble”, you already are the best Katarine Ryiah.

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Sanctuary Island
Objective: Discussion
Tags: Caltin Vanagor


Katarine had never heard the three classes described with the use of a door, but when Caltin explained it she supposed it made sense. Even as he was talking about being in front of a door her first instinct was to turn the knob, which she supposed made sense given she was a Sentinel. She made a mental note to keep that story on hand for future training sessions with her own students.

"First things first, you are a Jedi… you don't need to be a war machine to protect others. Remember Master Yoda? Whoever questioned him? I think that the most important thing for you is to not be the next "Yoda", or "Skywalker", or even "Valery Noble", you already are the best Katarine Ryiah."

She smiled weakly at him but she knew what he was saying. Katarine always defined herself in terms of other Jedi. She wasn't "Hawk Hinata" or she wasn't "Valery Noble" or she wasn't "Caltin Vanagor" but she never was just herself either. She'd knighted over twenty students in her day, which had earned her the title of Master, but maybe it had never really sunk in.

"I understand what you are saying. Sometimes it's hard.. like during a planetary invasion when I'm better assisting the police or guarding politicians instead of in the streets fighting. I'm okay with a lightsaber but... "

She trailed off, not wanting to admit that a Sith would probably eat her alive in a duel.

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)
The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION: Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE: Meeting | POST #: 5
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

What's wrong with that?

Caltin never truly understood why some would try to compare themselves to the Sith? No, he did not see this in Kat, it was an analogy.In the Sith culture EVERYONE fights, you fight or you die. How did he know this* Chrysa was of this, she gave it up for him. Not to mention his history, the big man paid attention.

You know as well as I do, we are “peacekeepers”, not “soldiers , Clone Wars not withstanding. Yes, I can fight, yes, I'm physical, but do you think I am taken seriously outside of that?

The big man did not normally open up about himself like this.

I'm on the Council for the Silver Jedi, nod once has my opinion been taken seriously unless it was a matter of security.

Shaking his head, he scoffed,

Mind you, I make a practice of not sweating the small stuff, but one can only ignore the “I can't believe he said that” eyes for so long. It's why I haven't been there in a long time. It's why I don't go on diplomatic envoys.

He shrugged.

I'm often seen as a “weapon”, or more perverse, a “blunt instrument.” So, I DO get what you are saying, but there's nothing wrong with you.

It was true. She had skills that she minimalized, and a confidence problem, she seemed worried about her lightsaher Skills. Maybe this wasn't so challenging after all?

What if we started with your lightsaber? What has you so worried?

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Sanctuary Island
Objective: Meeting
Tags: Caltin Vanagor


As he explained his days on the Council she listened and couldn't help but visualize him sitting in one of those chairs, and the fellows ignoring his words. It made her frown and made her realize that even great Jedi got siloed into their roles. Why was she so hard on herself? She'd come here seeking knowledge and so far she had it. Caltin had a way of talking and letting the lessons seep in. He was far from a blunt tool and she was sad anybody ever considered him such. She wondered what they considered her, but found it didn't matter.

What if we started with your lightsaber? What has you so worried?

"That you will send me back to the Temple in pieces."

She laughed to show she was kidding of course. He'd never hurt a Jedi while they were practicing.

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)

HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION: Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE: Meeting | POST #: 6
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

Hey now! I wouldn't do that!

Putting his tea down and leaning forward, an angry scowl crawled across his face. It was one he usually saved for combat. Now he was not angry, not at all, in fact Caltinhad thought her retort to be funny. The big man was making a point and teaching a lesson.

I would just have cut you in half.

Immediately his face softened into a smile and a wink.

See what I did there? You can win a duel before even drawing your weapon with the right mindset. For all or their bluster and bravado, most practitioners of the Dark Side are cowards.

Shaking his head, Caltin actually chuckled at the thought, remembering how many times he witnessed thar prove true.

If you're worried about yourself though, I can teach you Soresu, it's almost purely defensive. It was Master Kenobi's preferred form, there is also Ataru, highly aggressive and athletic, mastered by Master Yoda

He shrugged.

Ultimately it is up to you, but upon initial impressions, those are the two I think would suit you the best, I can teach you whatever you want though.

Caltin normally would not make this type of offer as in the past, several “inexperienced" charges wanted to learn the most aggressive forms when they clearly could not handle it. Kat was a Master and was nore capable than she thought she was. The big man did not concern himself as he would in the past, she would be fine.

I'm hungry.

Getting up, Caltin went over to the grill and started pulling meat and vegetables out of the cooler below.

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Sanctuary Island
Objective: Help Cook
Tags: Caltin Vanagor


"Very frightening, but I think you have a slight advantage at that." He was after all over a foot taller than her and over two hundred pounds heavier. Kat was a tiny thing who had struggled with an eating disorder on and off for most of her life. She supposed there had to be something scary about her however.

Of course she trained with the saber and tried to master the forms but she never thought she'd be quite as gifted as a master ought to be. Or maybe that was her problem? Maybe she kept throwing "ought tos" onto herself when in reality she should accept herself like Caltin had said.

She got up to help him with removing stuff from the cooler and let her eyes take in the entirety of this side of his home. It reminded her of maybe the real lesson she wanted to learn from him. The question was how to approach it?

"Your home is beautiful."

She sat her water down and pushed her long brown and white hair out of her face. There was a pleasant breeze and it made for a great day by the pool.

"How do you do it?"

That seemed blunt so she turned back to him to explain.

"I mean... attachments. So many in our Order have them now. Jedi have their own homes, their own children. But in our era, we were taught these things were forbidden and to yearn for them was not the Jedi way. How do you configure the two philosophies?"

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)

HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION:Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE:Meeting | POST #: 7
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

Thank you. Credit goes to my wife.

She was the one who had the best eye for style, so why wouldn't it be Chrysa who designed and decorated everything. Then came the question about attachments.

Fair question.

Separating meats and vegetables on the grill, Caltin thought about the best way to answer. Chrysa’s friends were at the door, all different people so Kat wouldn't feel awkward.

This is her Outreach staff, she invited them for a meeting. Anyway, your question… it just happened.

Weird thought, but he remembered back to “their time". She was always of the Dark Side,but Caltin sensed something in her. She wanted out. They met several times and she was willing to be a mole. Then he went on ice… and she did.

We connected during the Rebellion era, she was an Inquisitor but kept them off of me as I worked with a cell on Danuta. Then I got a message from her, she was being chased on Rhen Var. She was “made” and in trouble, so I went to get her out of there. I was ambushed by almost two dozen Supa Fighters.

Flipping some Nerf Burgers, he sighed.

Ultimately I took down about eight of them before crashing into the ice. I woke up a few years ago and was picked up by the Silvers. She was frozen in a stasis pod and woke up a few years before me. She thought she lost everything and so did I until we ran into each other in our old meeting place on Corellia.

The rest is history. As for staying that way it is simple. When we are together, I am not a “Jedi”, I'm a “husband”. It's difficult, but worth it.

Plating and handing meals out tonthe guests, he gestured Kat to stay outside as Chrysa gave him a kiss, telling him he was right about the reward. Moments later she led her staff inside.

Before the Jedi came for me as a youngling, my father, owner of an enormous shipping company set up my sister and I with trust funds. We'll, I never used it so it sat in a bank for almost 890 years just collecting interest.

So, when I finally cashed it, I still had no real use. However Admiral Angellus of the GADF turned out to be related to me, being a descendant of my sister. We went into business, I became a silent “hands off” partner. The company is diversified, but a big part of it is a charitable outreach. Chrya heads it up. Her way of making up for her past.

Here though, we’re just “us”.

Sitting down, he took a bite out of his burger after seasoning it.

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Sanctuary Island
Objective: Eat Dinner & Talk
Tags: Caltin Vanagor


Katarine listened to the story and in her minds eye she could see them running from the troopers, crashing into the ice, and finally reconnecting. He seemed happy and his wife positively glowed when they kissed. Was it really as simple as not being a Jedi when around your family? Maybe if Anakin hadn't had to hide it he would have lived a full life with Padme.

She took a seat at the temple with Caltin and thanked him for dinner, but her mind was wandering once more. She pushed the veggies around on her plate and tried to remember back to the time she thought she was going to be happy. After Order 66 when the Jedi were no more she'd worked alongside the rebellion and her efforts had taken her in sight of a pirate named James Terran. He was a smart talking criminal with a heart of gold and a whirlwind romance started. He even asked her to marry him and for a brief moment Kat had thought a family would finally be hers, but it wasn't in the cards. Her husband had left her, and the pain had almost killed her. She remembered her trips to Zeltros after his taking off. That was where she met Christian Draclau, a darksider who was avoiding the war by drinking and partying every night. Kat herself couldn't fall to the darkside, at least she didn't think she could, but it did have the strangest effect on her. When she was around it the sensation made her feel dizzy and lightheaded, almost like kriptonite. She had spent every hour with Draclau those days, his presence more effective than any drug at blurring her pain. People had gotten hurt, and it was all because Kat lost an attachment. She didn't know if she dared do it again.

She took a drink of her water and sat the can down on the table once more. She still yearned for a family but maybe the past was telling her not to make the same mistakes? But Caltin didn't seem to think it was a mistake and his wife certainly didn't. And if it wasn't for them they wouldn't have Connel and Buster. There was so much to think about and indeed her mind was somewhere else. She forced herself to snap back to reality.

"Does your wife enjoy her charity work? This is delicious by the way." She smiled at the seasoned vegetables. "She's lucky to have found a man who can cook."

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)
The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION:Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE:Meeting | POST #: 8
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

She loves it, sees the galaxy in a whole new manner, I'm really proud of her. Thank you for the compliment, cooking is therapeutic.

Kat could not hide her emotions very well. Granted it was just conjecture on his part, but it looked like she was jealous. Maybe it was a mistake to do this here.

You okay?

He wasn't going to press the issue if she didn't want to talk, but Caltin was still trying to work out what to help her improve on.

Alright, let's do some workouts. HK… bring two training sabers and a training droid.

EXCLAMATION: ONE MOMENT, MASTER.

Not long after, a human size droid came walking out with the said devices. Throwing the training droid in the air and setting down the weapons, HK stood erect and faced Kat.

GREETING: Greetings and salutations! I am HK-88 personal assistant to the Vanagor Family. If you wish I can be your training partner, I am well versed thanks to Master Vanagor.

Yes, the droid was what it appeared to be.

Thanks HK, we're good right now, return to patrol.

JUBILATION: OH Master! You are so knowledgeable of what makes me happy!

As the droid scurried off, Caltin chuckled.

That is one funny droid, an assassin droid that likes serving others. Weird, huh? No desire to kill anyone unless someone is in danger.

Of course he didn't mention how he reprogrammed HK that way, but that is irrelevant.

[/B]

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Sanctuary Island
Objective: Start Training
Tags: Caltin Vanagor

You okay?

“Oh yes. I was just thinking more about attachments vs family stuff. I think it’s an interesting philosophy shift the Jedi had. The repercussions of losing attachments…. And all”

They headed down for training and Kat raised her eyebrow as the assassin droid came out and was … well jolly. She chuckled as if said Caltin knew what makes it happy.

“He has quite a personality doesn’t he?”

She chuckled again.

((Sorry I’m a little slow. Jet lag is a pain)))

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)

HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION:Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE:Meeting | POST #: 9
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

(OOC: No worries)

I don't know if it is a “shift” but more a “redetermination” of priorities”.

He shrugged.

After all, the original Jedi Tenets profess how emotions and attachments are natural. The trick is not to let them define you.

Taking another drink and bite of his burger, the big man clarified.

It's like when you asked me how I handle all of this…

Caltin gestured with both hands outward, no doubt signifying the house and life here.

When I am here, I can let my guard down amd just be “Caltin”. The moment I step into my ship and head out, I am “big, stoic, Masted Vanagor.” Two different people.

Finishing his burger and mouthing the words “dang that was good” he stood up.

Alright.

Vanagor stood in the training room, his lightsaber ignited and ready for action. The hum of the blade filled the room as he faced off against a training droid, its red eyes glowing with anticipation.

The droid lunged forward, swinging its metal arms in an attempt to strike the Jedi Master. But Caltin was quick and surprisingly agile, dodging the blows with ease. With a swift movement of his lightsaber, he deflected the droid's attacks, sending sparks flying in all directions.

As the droid continued its assault, Caltin remained calm and focused, his movements precise and calculated. With each strike of his lightsaber, he showed his mastery of the Force, using it to anticipate the droid's next move and counter it with ease.

The training droid was no match for the skilled Jedi Master, who effortlessly outmaneuvered and outsmarted it at every turn. With a final, powerful strike, Caltin deactivated the droid, its metal body falling to the ground in defeat.

As he stood victorious at poolside, Vanagor knew that his skills with the lightsaber were unmatched. He was a true Jedi Master, a warrior of the light who would always stand ready to defend the galaxy against the forces of darkness.

He almost forgot about Kat. Laughing to himself the big man turned around.

Alright, I just demonstrated a little bit of every form. I think you could benefit from the form that does the very same thing. The sixth form, Niman.

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Training Room
Objective: Train
Tags: Caltin Vanagor

Katarine watched as the big Jedi master put the droid through it's paces. He was surprisingly agile for such a large frame and the droid was no match. She wished she could look as graceful when she was fighting.

Alright, I just demonstrated a little bit of every form. I think you could benefit from the form that does the very same thing. The sixth form, Niman.

"I'll give it a shot."

She did not sound confident at all. She thought in her head to try and remember everything she knew about form six. She took the traditional wide open stance and waited for the training to begin. The droid started to life and Katarine moved quickly. She was tiny in stature and incredibly fast. The training saber in her hand flew easily, and she maneuvered with grace. She had more skill than she thought she did, but it was clear that confidence was her issue. She hesitated at times, second guessing herself, and although the performance was nowhere near the level of a padawan or knight, it could have been better if she just believed in herself.

​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

Spoiler: WEAPONS

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

The late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)

HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt

Spoiler: RIDES

Starship: Spectre, (NC-1000 X-wing (Jedi Variant) in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay,

Spoiler: SANCTUARY

Sanctuary Island

LOCATION:Sanctuary Island | OBJECTIVE:Meeting | POST #: 10
TAG (ALLIES) : Katarine Ryiah
TAG (FOES) : @​

”Do, or do not. There is no ‘try’.”

Laughing at his own bad impression of Master Yoda, that came off as more of a “Dad Joke,” Caltin watched Kat struggle. It was not a struggle of skill or ability but a struggle of confidence.

Relax.

It was not for a lack of ability. She was trying to be something she wasn't.

This is starting to make sense…

Mouthing the words to himself, the big man continued to watch. He knew how to approach this now. When she was done, he was left with one question.



When you are in combat… who are you?

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

​

Location: Training Area
Objective: Train
Tags: Caltin Vanagor

When you are in combat… who are you?

Katarine had finished her training set but his question caught her off guard. She wasn’t sure what he meant.

“Umm myself I think. Or… I don’t know. Just me trying to do the best I can.”

That felt like a lame answer and she frowned at herself.

“Am I supposed to be someone else?”

​