Master-Apprentice Face-to-Face

[Sabena Shai]

Not too long ago, Sabena asked [member="Kira Talith"] if she would be interested in meeting face-to-face in private. During their holoconversation, Sabena seemed somewhat solemn in demeanor and insisted on having the conversation in person rather than over holocomms.

Despite being a Jedi Knight, Sabena still regarded Kira as her Master and sought advice from Kira as often as possible. It was clear in their previous conversation that Sabena sought advice. It was soon agreed upon that they would meet at Casa De Talith in a few days time - to account for the time Sabena needed to travel.

While Borleias was dangerously close to One Sith territory, Sabena used the suggested routes in order to reach the planet by the appointed day. Just before midday on Borleias, Sabena reached the Talith House entrance. She gave a knock and waited to be answered.

 

[Kira Talith]

Well the knock would show that the door was open, the door swinging open freely. Perhaps that was a testement to how comfortable the Talith's were in their own home. It was as safe as it could be; none other than a handful were aware that the Casa de Talith was on this particular chain of islands, and with the hibridium cloak over it, it would remain undetected.

The sound of laughter would beckon [member="Sabena Shai"] inside, as would the light sound of music playing in the background. Once inside, Sabena would be able to make her way throughout the large home, where she would find her master in the kitchen.

Baking cookies.

Surprise and delight would widen within Kira's blue eyes, and a welcoming smile would curve up over her lips, her expression glowing with delighted joy.

"Sabena!" she would exclaim, setting down the container of flour down on the kitchen island. She was dusted with a light layer of flour, the tiny woman having fingercombed her hair back in a ponytail at the crown of her head. The Lorrdian would round the island counter, reaching over to cross the distance and embrace Sabena in a hug.

"Sorry, got a bit sidetracked," her message earlier certainly brought a measure of concern on the older woman, peering at her former padawan with a discerning eye.

"Come on over, the kids are out and it's just me for now. " she would wave her over to settle down in front of the counter if she so wished. "Want something to drink?"

 

[Sabena Shai]

When the door swung open after Sabena knocked, the young woman just stared at the scene. She blinked several times - apparently a little surprised at the apparent lack of security. Yet a familiar laugh would break Sabena from the surprised shock. She entered the house and attempted to close the door behind her.

Following a familiar path, Sabena paid attention to where she thought the laughter came from. Eventually, she found herself in the kitchen and saw [member="Kira Talith"] baking cookies.

As her master smiled, so did Sabena in an apparently genuine manner. She reciprocated the hug as she said, “Master!”

When asked if she wanted a drink, Sabena answered with, “Yes, please. Just water, please.”

The scent of the cookies was all that the young woman could smell. She could feel herself slowly growing hungry as a result. Yet, she took a seat in front of the counter. She quietly dusted off some of the flour Kira got on her during their hug as Kira got whatever drinks she would get.

“How have you been?” asked Sabena.

 

[Kira Talith]

"Doing good, Sabena," Kira told [member="Sabena Shai"] with a warm smile, walking round to open up a cupboard and get a cup. "Same ol', kids are getting older, a little more time now to work on things. Figuring out new studies for the younglings at the Academy." the Lorrdian Jedi Master would tell her former padawan. Keen eyes would read the subtle nuances coming from Sabena, tell tale movements and body posture that would relay more than meets thee eye.

There had to be a reason why Sabena wanted to talk to her privately. Question is, what was it? "The first batch of cookies is almost done," she told her, going to a pitcher of ice water to pour the younger blonde a glass.

"Micah and Kai would be jealous that you got first dibs," she would joke, attempting to bring a lighthearted air to the scene. Setting the glass down in front of Sabena, she would search her face, blue eyes just as concerned as she was curious.

"So what's going on?"

 

[Sabena Shai]

When [member="Kira Talith"] gave Sabena a glass of water, Sabena gave her a quick, “Thanks.”

Smiling at the mention that she would get first dibs on Kira’s cookies over her kids, Sabena quickly quipped, “Keep it a secret!”

Then when asked “What’s going on,” Sabena casually answered, “A lot. Been traveling to where I can to assist. I haven’t yet received a Padawan, so it’s been by myself most of the time.”

Sabena kept her gaze fixated on the glass of water she was given.

“How do the new younglings stack up?” she asked.

 

[Kira Talith]

"I will," Kira will shine out at [member="Sabena Shai"], but that concern in her eyes was still there. At Sabena's question, she would note that the young woman had kept her eyes upon the the desk. A small frown, but Kira would follow up with her answer.

"Well, excited as always. Doing some training with Force scattering and using hide and seek to show them how." she'd say, moving over towards the oven. Putting on oven mitts, she would open the door and bend at the waist, moving to take the first tray out.

"They are full of energy at that time. Eager to learn. Anything is possible." she'd add, voice a bit muffled. "It's fun." Kira was always one to enjoy showing the more entertaining and enjoyable side of the Force. She wasn't strict by all means.

Coming back up with piping hot tray of freshly baked cookies, Kira would turn over towards Sabena. She would set the tray a few feet from her. A spatula would allow her to start moving the cookies to the cookie sheet.

"I'm sure you'll get a padawan in good time. It took me a while before I had my first." she would say reassuringly. A pause, then she would ask again, studying the younger blonde, "Sabena, is everything alright?"

 

[Sabena Shai]

Sabena turn her gaze up to [member="Kira Talith"] after she asked her question. She blinked several times.

“Things are alright,” she answered with a straight face, “Just wanted to talk since it’s been so long.”

Then, Sabena looked at the fresh tray of cookies. She did not reach out to the most likely skin-burning-hot cookies.

Looking back toward Kira, Sabena then asked, “Did you ever talk with Kiskla much after you took me as a Padawan?”

 

[Kira Talith]

Well Kira was relieved to hear that! Ever the expressive woman, it would wash over her face, warming into a fuller smile. Pushing herself away from the center island, she shook her head. “No, not much,” she said, making her way to get some blue milk.

“Kiskla had her own concerns, as did we.” she would say, remembering faintly those days. “I had only just learned of the One Sith, my focus was on the younglings. Making sure that we would relocate to any place that would be safer for them in turn.”

She would open the fridge, pulling out a jug of blue milk. Out came a glass, and she would pour herself three-quarters full.

“It wasn’t until it was too late that word came about her disappearance.” she told [member="Sabena Shai"], her expression more somber.

“I heard that Master Karr took it upon himself to start the search for her, along with the rest of the shadows.”