Private May I see June?

[Stomme Kleine Kikker]

Tag: Ran Serys​

Blind calls to the jedi temple weren't entirely unusual. Sometimes it'd be anonymous tips about dark side activity, sometimes it'd be folks simply seeking council in a time of need. The jedi, an NJO especially, had garnered a reputation as the heroes of the Alliance, and folks often misunderstood that as a solution to their problems.

But sometimes, it was just Stomme.

Ran's comlink rang again and again. It was a number she hadn't seen before, but it was very clearly trying to call her.

 

[Ran Serys]

Ran didn’t often receive communications from beings she didn’t know. She looked at her comlink skeptically as she retreated away from the archives and to her chambers.

“Hello,” She answered with a single raised brow. “You’ve reached Ran Serys.” She focused. Her tone was serious, almost sharp. “What unknown being has contacted me, and to what purpose?” The questions began to flow, sounding a little more harsh than she meant them to.

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[Stomme Kleine Kikker]

Tag: Ran Serys​

"Hello~" A posh, somehow twi'lek sounding accent came through. "Ve heard you were ze latest members of ze jedi appointed to ze council, nu? Mine name is Stomme Kleine Kikker. Ve work for ze magazine Rogue, and ve were hoping to set up an appointment with you! Mizz Valery Noble has worked with us in ze past, and can vouch for our creative genius, yes?"

There was no way that accent was real, but that's the one he was apparently committing to.

 

[Ran Serys]

Ran was taken aback by the accent that sounded over the comm. She couldn’t tell if it was too strong or too weak, but it was certainly too much of something she couldn’t put her finger on. Nevertheless she heard the voice out. “Hmph. Pleasure, Mr. Kikker.” Ran said although whether it was truly a pleasure would remain to be seen. “Your information about me is correct. I am a newly appointed member of the Jedi Council. Yes,” Ran informed.

“And I must admit I am aware of your publication. I’ve purchased it several times when there was an article of interest to me. I suppose if the Grandmaster can vouch for you, I’m open to the prospect of meeting.” The Knight admitted. “The Archives keep me quite busy, but I can be flexible. If you'd like to meet in person, we could schedule an appointment for this upcoming week. Name the time and place, and I'll make it a point to be there.” Ran said with some eagerness in her voice. She found the idea of seeing her name in print exciting and somewhat romantic.

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[Stomme Kleine Kikker]

Tag: Ran Serys​

"Oh of course! Ve can meet you next tuesday, at zis little cafe by ze temple! No worry, zou could walk there! Ve send you ze detailz."

Ran's commlink buzzed a few seconds later, revealing the coordinates to a little cafe indeed only a few blocks down from the jedi temple, completely unknown as it was tucked away in a little street corner.

"Ve see you then, nu? You set ze time, ve have very flexible schedule."

 

[Ran Serys]

Ran had never been but she knew the cafe. It was quiet enough for an interview, and chic enough to be professional. She was excited to go and be interviewed. She began to wonder at the questions Stomme would ask. She almost inquired after them but decided she'd like to be surprised.

"Tuesday. Midday." Ran answered. "I look forward to talking face to face, Mr. Kikker. See you then." Ran closed the comm and sat back in one of the chairs of her chamber. She had never been interviewed before. It seemed a bit stressful but also good fun. She decided she'd have to ask Valery and the other Jedi that had been interviewed for some guidance.

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[Stomme Kleine Kikker]

Tag: Ran Serys​

The cafe that Stomme had indicated was a nice little quiet spot, filled by the smell of coffee and sweets. Only two other people seemed to be sitting inside, a business man who seemed to be enjoying his personal time, and a woman who seemed to be sipping on a coffee to put some energy in her for her afternoon shift.

As Ran entered, the one occupant that stood out more than any was the bright red Gungan, sitting in the corner, wearing the loudest fur coat she'd ever seen. Black and white striped, with a crimson color. He looked over, smiling.

Yup, that was Stomme.

"Ah, yes, dahling! Come 'ere, ve have much to talk about."

 

[Ran Serys]

“So we do.” Ran said taking in the cozy atmosphere of the cafe. The warm light washed over the tables and chairs. Soft music played over the speakers, a light and slow, soulful tune. When Ran sat down one of the waitstaff came over with a few recommendations. “A small Nabooian Tea, please.” Ran ordered for its low caffeine intake and earthy smell.

“It is nice to make your acquaintance face to face, Mr. Kikker.” Ran said. “Before you begin asking me questions, may I ask you one of my own.” She waited for the colorful gungan’s acceptance. “What got you into your brand of journalism?”

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[Stomme Kleine Kikker]

Tag: Ran Serys​

"Ah!" Stomme smiled. It wasn't often people asked him questions. "Vell...ve have always been intrigued by ze colors of ze world. Back on Naboo, much of my life was spent under ze water. It felt....drab. Endless blue. Endless monotony. One day my father took me to ze surface to shop and...ze palace!" He smiled. "Oh, ze palace of Naboo, ze golds and reds, ze outlandish outfits! Ve loved it, and wanted more. Zo...we left. Without a word, I found a ship to Coruscant, ze jewel of ze Alliance. Rogue Magazine followed shortly."

He smiled, looking eagerly as he pulled out a small comm device and pushed a button. "But enough about me. Ve are here to learn about you. Tell me, vhat is it like as a jedi? Your Grandmaster was eager to espouse ze virtues of your ordah, but you are a knight. Someone lower down, is often more...honest, nu?"

 

[Ran Serys]

“It takes a brave soul to leave one’s homeworld.” Ran replied as Stomme ended their story. “Thank you for sharing.” She added.

Stomme Question

With some pleasantries out of the way, Stomme began the interview with what Ran believed to be a hard question to answer. She thought for a moment before she opened her mouth. “I think you’d find it difficult to find a Jedi, or anyone, more honest than Valery Noble,” Ran said defending not only the Grandmaster, but her mentor and friend. “And I could espouse the same virtues as she, but I will give a more personal answer.” She straightened in her chair as her Nabooian Tea was brought to her, and thanked the waiter.

“To me, being a Jedi is like being called to an impossible task. One that is undertaken with compassion, a sense of duty, and an understanding. An understanding that all you can do is what you can do. You can protect, and love, and learn. You can be a light and hope that you’ve illuminated the space around you enough so that others can see it, and aren’t lost in the darkness. Anyone can be like a Jedi that way. The only difference between me and someone who isn’t a Jedi is my connection to the force. I listen to it, I feel it, and I look to it to guide my actions in making the galaxy a better place in the ways only I can. Another part of what being a Jedi is like is being connected to a long history. The Order of the pasts were defenders of their republics. The New Jedi Order honors that legacy along with the Galactic Alliance and makes sense of it as we go forward.” Ran finished. “I’m not sure if I answered your question in the way you’d like or in the way I meant to, but I stand by my words.” She smiled.

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