Faction [NJO] Knighting Ceremony - Katherine Holt

[Colette]

Back straight, arms behind her back. Colette looked at the ceremony, listened as everyone spoke, and nodded her head when others moved ahead to speak to the newly knighted. Colette remembered all too well just how overwhelming it was to stand at the center of all that attention. The most respectful thing that Colette could do was to ease off the throttle for Kat a little and let everyone else get their praises in.

And after that speech, there was no shortage of reasons to at the very least give the redhead a hug. Alas, that wasn't quite one of Colette's strengths. She was happy in her somewhat distant little corner, nodding, smiling, and giving the occasional supportive nod once in a while when Kat looked in her direction.

Not one to really speak much, Colette enjoyed the moment for what it was. If their fight had been anything to go by Katherine was a worthy fighter. It would do the Order well to nurture that further.

 

[Kaelos Vryn]

Location: New Cov
Tags: Katherine Holt | Vera Noble | Anavi Vandala
Equipment: None​

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Kaelos smiled towards both Vera and Anavi.

Vera had made him chuckle, her suggestion of a party if Braze took him on as a Padawan was enough to get a grin. She'd also made the young Kiffar blush, although he'd tried not to show it. Her laughing about how he'd missed her and how it was cute and just slightly brought some warmth too his cheeks.

He didn't have chance to respond though before Avani introduced herself.

The young Jedi listened as she introduced herself and described where she had been training. Kashir was an unknown planet to the young boy but he made a mental note of it for future. He'd do some research on it at a later date. He also noted the gesture she made towards him, as if she asking him if he wished to introduce himself.

"Kaelos, Jedi Initiate" he introduced himself, offering Anavi his hand lightly. "As someone who's only recently come out of my shell and started mingling myself, I recommend it. All the Jedi I've met so far appear to be good people" he commented, casting his eyes first to Vera Noble before then casting them over to Braze and Aadihr Lidos . All three of them were indeed good people.

It was quite impressive they were all in the same place as well.

"This one is a lightning bottle" he laughed, gesturing towards Vera. "We have fun though, and that's the main thing" he added onto it. It's the first time he'd truly admitted how much they'd had during their little rulebreaking adventure.

 

[Corazona von Ascania]

As Kahlil swept his blade over Katherine's shoulders, Cora looked on with a smile.

Though she had not been particularly close to the newly minted Knight Holt, she felt pride for her all the same. All Jedi faced their own challenges, and while some faltered, Katherine had emerged from her struggles as a woman of great strength and character.

Coruscant had not been built in a day, and their newest Knight knew this all too well. When the time came to clap, Cora would join the crowd in congratulating Knight Holt.

She hung back, watching as friends and mentors approached to offer their well wishes. Cora recalled the rush of emotion from kind words during her own knighting, and it was heartening to witness their happiness from afar.

Katherine Holt @jedi gang

 

[Aadihr Lidos]

Outfit: Clothes, Earring, Bangle
Weapons: Walking stick / Lightsaber Pike

"Nah, no mentor and I haven't had much time for studies. Crazy chit happenin' lately. I feel like I haven't taken a breath since that ballistakinesis class. How've you been, man?"

The admission saddened Aadihr, but he kept his face cheerful. The weight of life wearing down on the Padawan was heavier than one so young should have to face, but the galaxy was callous at times. Frequently, it seemed.

" I'm sorry to hear it. Thankfully I've had a few moments to appreciate the smaller things, but there have been challenges on my end as well. Doing things I'd never thought I'd have to do. I hope things get easier, that peace finds you soon." He replied, voice earnest. Faintly, the unhealing Sith-cursed burn that engulfed his left arm ached under the bandaging that perpetually adorned the limb now.

"It does feel like an age ago, that class. Could you believe went on a paranoid investigation on Kahlil's past because of that? Turns out, I was just out of the loop on publically available knowledge" Aadihr continued trying to lighten the mood with slight self deprecating humor.

Braze had waited patiently to talk to one of them, and as Aadihr finished his sentence, he turned to include the new field-annointed Knight in the conversation.

The auras between Diogo and Braze indicated some history, tension that Braze did not hold onto - Aadihr had never spoken to both of them at the same time, but was not surprised that they knew each other.

"Come to think of it you have a new padawan to teach as well yes Aadihr?"

"Ah yes. Kahlil's son, in fact, Aris Noble . He's... Well he's stronger, faster, and has better senses than I do, so I mostly say stuff that I think sounds wise and occasionally he gleans some meaning beyond me from it." Aadihr laughed, scratching the back of his head. It wasn't entirely true, just an exaggeration of how Aadihr felt teaching the young Noble, in truth he spent nights writing down ideas of how he could challenge the boy on an intellectual and emotional level. He had strength in spades but his calm demeanor made it hard to read him.
"But he's also honest and kind - I really am surprised that he hasn't grown tired of my teachings yet."

Aadihr's mind flickered to Brander - not officially a Padawan, but with his determination and a miracle he may truly be one yet.

Braze | Diogo Talon​

 

[Diogo Talon]

Tags: Aadihr Lidos + Braze

Vera Noble noticed him gazing at her, because of course she did. Diogo smiled sheepishly and darted his shameful eyes away, hoping his cheeks weren't noticeably flush. Thankfully her attention quickly shifted away.

" I'm sorry to hear it. Thankfully I've had a few moments to appreciate the smaller things, but there have been challenges on my end as well. Doing things I'd never thought I'd have to do. I hope things get easier, that peace finds you soon."

When Diogo turned back to Aadihr, his cheerful face was a welcome sight, though the boy couldn't muster the same level of optimism. Especially not after recent events. "Thanks, but hope's a delicate thing right now. Not sure if I have any, to be honest. What happened to your arm?"

"It does feel like an age ago, that class. Could you believe went on a paranoid investigation on Kahlil's past because of that? Turns out, I was just out of the loop on publically available knowledge" Aadihr continued trying to lighten the mood with slight self deprecating humor.

"You and me both," Diogo snickered. "I think the three of them should have just fought or kissed, but whatever."

"It's good to see you out and about, Diogo."

"Yeah," Diogo said uneasily. "Good to see you, too."

"I wasn't aware you were seeking a mentor," Braze added, his voice carrying a light curiosity as he attempted to keep the conversation flowing.

"Was there anyone in particular you were hoping to catch the eye of?"

Braze's light curiosity made Diogo uncomfortable. Not having a mentor bothered him and that was a hard thing to admit. It was particularly acute in times like these, having seen Khalil swelling with pride when he knighted Kat. There was a saying about not being able to miss what you never had, but Diogo wasn't sure that was true.

"Nobody in particular," Diogo admitted. "Beggars can't be choosers." Chit, that might have come out the wrong way. Diogo tried his best to pivot the conversation. "There's somethin' different about you, Braze," he acknowledged, now that he was getting a better look at the Echani, but he couldn't put his finger on it. "Did you get a face lift or somethin'?"

"But he's also honest and kind - I really am surprised that he hasn't grown tired of my teachings yet."

"There's still time."

 

[Braze]

TAGS: Diogo Talon Aadihr Lidos

He stifled the beginning of a laugh, politely covering his mouth to keep a smile from creeping onto his lips, trying to remain composed.

"No... nothing like that... Do you have a preferred path in mind once you find a mentor, Diogo?" Braze asked curiously, perhaps wanting to see where Diogo envisioned himself in the Order.

He had already asked Kaelos Vryn many questions and given him a task to test his merit, his quality of character, and other qualities that couldn't be measured by skill alone. Truthfully, Braze had taken a keen interest in all the Initiates who had yet to be chosen, searching for a student to whom he could impart something meaningful—someone he could genuinely help shape into a stronger Jedi.

He wasn't entirely sure which one to choose just yet, but he knew his research was essential.

There were so many promising candidates—fresh-faced, kind-hearted, well-meaning Jedi hopefuls. But which one would he be able to guide most effectively? Who would benefit the most from what he had to teach? That was the struggle weighing on him now.

Some Masters, like Jonyna Si , had chosen to take on more than one Padawan at a time, though that was far from traditional. Braze was also keenly aware of his own age compared to the available candidates. The weight of that fact lingered in the back of his mind. There was simply a lot to consider.

He turned his smile toward Aadihr.

"I'm certain you're giving it the time and attention it deserves. Students have a way of teaching their teachers as well—or so I'm told. I hope it's an enlightening journey for the both of you."

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[Katherine Holt]

Katherine smiled warmly as Valery Noble stepped forwards and pulled her into a hug. “I wouldn’t be here without you.” She replied, returning the gesture equally as a close. “Thank you Valery, for everything.” It wasn’t the first time she had spoken those words to her, but the weight of them hadn’t lessened in the slightest.

The newly anointed Knight chuckled quietly, watching as Valery hugged Kahlil, kissing him on the cheek. Katherine knew that somewhere in the crowd Vera Noble was pulling a face in response to her parents.

Katherine slowly walked down to be amongst the crowd, shaking hands and thanking those that congratulated her. Connel Vanagor and Kaelos Vryn in particular. But even amongst the craziness, the redhead could feel a spike of energy ramping up somewhere else within the crowd.

From an all too familiar presence.

"Kit Kat!"

The redhead turned in time as the ball energy that was Azurine came barreling into her. So much so that she managed to push Katherine back a little. Never did she imagine that the first occasion to be grateful for her new body would come in the form of being tackled-hugged by the Iridonian.

“Hello Azzie,” she replied, a warm smile on her face as she reciprocated the hug. “Thank you for being here.”

 

[Azurine Varek]

Wings To Fly

Outfit: Clothing/Armor | Glove | Right Arm | Talisman
Weapons: Lightsaber 1 | Lightsaber 2 | Hook Swords

The moment lingered, warm and grounding despite the buzz of the celebration around them. She had seen the struggles, the sacrifices, the moments of doubt, and the pain that had been etched into her friend's heart. And now, here she was—Katherine, knighted. Eventually, Azzie loosened her grip, though she still kept a firm hold on Katherine's shoulders. She sure was a lot taller than expected, Azzie herself barely standing at more than five foot four inches.

"Thank me?" Azzie scoffed, pulling back just enough to grin up at her, golden eyes gleaming. "As if I'd be anywhere else, Kit Kat! You think I'd miss this?" She gave Katherine a fake pout and gasp of exasperation for good measure before pulling her back into another fierce hug.

"I'm so kriffing happy for you," she said, voice thick with emotion she wasn't even trying to hide. "Like, 'screamed-so-loud-I-startled-a-Jedi-Master' happy."

Eventually, she took a step back, having to look up for her violet eyes to meet Katherine's. "Son of a sarlacc, you look so great!" She grinned, not just commenting about how happy she looked, but also how beautiful her aura had become. It wasn't nearly as laced with pain as it had been before, the patterns of hopelessness practically being erased. Seeing her like this almost brought a tear to her eyes.

"Oh chit, I have something for you!" Before Azzie could let herself forget, she quickly reached into her belt pocket to pull out a ribbon-wrapped box. Once opened, it contained a beautifully hand-carved necklace with multiple different tiny beads, but the centerpiece bead was the most intricate, the sparkling crystal inlayed into it practically giving off a pulse of it's own.

"Congratulations, Knight Katherine," Azzie teased, her grin wide and genuine. "You earned every second of this. Who knows, maybe I'll be next."

Katherine Holt | OPEN​

 

[Aadihr Lidos]

Outfit: Clothes, Earring, Bangle
Weapons: Walking stick / Lightsaber Pike

Aadihr couldn't help but smile when he detected Azurine Varek hugging and delivering the gift she had prepared for Katherine Holt .

"There's still time."

Diogo's quip earned a snort-laugh from Aadihr, who nodded in agreement as his hand moved to cover his mouth.

"I'm certain you're giving it the time and attention it deserves. Students have a way of teaching their teachers as well—or so I'm told. I hope it's an enlightening journey for the both of you."

" That's certainly been the case - I just hope I can teach enough to repay all I've learned, I suppose. "

Taking a bit more somber tone, Aadihr continued, "I guess I never really got to congratulate you on the knighthood. It... It didn't seem appropriate in the moment." Despite the celebratory words, the tone was more reminiscent of mourning. Ord Providence was a... a challenging time.

Aadihr shifted his focus from Braze to Diogo and back. "Braze, are trying to recruit a Padawan of your own already?"
Not that it was a bad idea, just...

Aadihr discarded the thought. Braze was young, but he had earned every step along their path, and he shouldn't project any personal insecurities Aadihr had about his own unpreparedness with Aris.

"I'm sure you'll do a great job, I just hope you find one who can keep up," Aadihr continued.

"And the right mentor will find you, in time," he said back to Diogo.
The era of masters like his own going unchecked was long past.

Diogo Talon | Braze​

 

[Eloise Dinn]

Normally Eloise wouldn't have bothered to attend a knighting ceremony. It felt like there had been a lot of those lately, mostly involving people she didn't know. But she did sort of know Katherine Holt - they had been paired up on a mission together way back during the aftermath of the Mandalorian invasion of Ukatis. So had Albrecht, who was noticeably absent from the ceremony. Eloise knew why, but she wasn't telling.

Eloise joined in the applause when Katherine was knighted. The winged girl was almost immediately inundated with well-wishers, making any kind of personal exchange difficult. But Eloise still elbowed her way through the crowds long enough to say "Congrats, Katherine," before leaving her alone in the company of her close friends.

What now? Well, Eloise was naturally inclined to gravitate toward her boyfriend, the fact that Diogo Talon was currently conversing with Braze notwithstanding. As far as she knew, she and Braze were on neutral terms. She had no idea that Diogo had taken it upon himself to defend her against the white-haired twerp's insults, or Vera Noble 's for that matter. Besides, she'd never met the Miraluka before, but he seemed chill. She started toward them.

"...I'm sure you'll do a great job, I just hope you find one who can keep up. And the right mentor will find you, in time."

Eloise caught the tail end of what Aadihr Lidos was saying. "You're already a Knight?" she asked, clocking Braze's lack of a braid. "Congrats." She was admittedly a little incredulous. How old was Braze, fifteen, sixteen? There were great Jedi who were well into their twenties before they were knighted. She turned to the Miraluka and smiled. "Sorry to butt in, but Dio is the only person I really know here. I'm Eloise. Hey, weren't you at that ballistakinesis lesson?" Then her gaze flicked toward Diogo. "I didn't know you were looking for a master."

 

[Diogo Talon]

Tags: Aadihr Lidos Braze Eloise Dinn

Oh, that's why Braze looked different. His braid was gone. Duh. "Congrats on Knighthood, man."

Eloise came out of nowhere. She didn't know about Diogo's impassioned defense of her. Braze didn't seem to care, but it made Diogo uncomfortable nonetheless. Still, his expression softened at the sight of her in that classic puppy dog way. He quickly shifted to El's side and subtly, but affectionately caressed the small of her back.

"I didn't know you were looking for a master."

"It never came up," he shrugged. "Maybe I was just waiting for you to get knighted and take me on." That was either the greatest or the worst idea. Either way, it was hilariously impractical.

"No... nothing like that... Do you have a preferred path in mind once you find a mentor, Diogo?"

"Idunno, dude. Just going with the flow right now. How does someone even decide?" The question was rhetorical, but he was open to any sagely wisdom this ragtag group had to offer.

 

[Braze]

TAGS: Eloise Dinn Aadihr Lidos Diogo Talon

Braze gave a slight nod in response to Aadhir's words. "I am, yes… and that's part of the challenge," he admitted. "The other is learning how best to teach the student. Not everyone learns the same way." His tone was contemplative, his mind already turning over the possibilities. Teaching wasn't just about passing down knowledge; it was about understanding each individual—what they needed, what they wanted, and whether he could realistically provide that for them. It was a heavy responsibility, one he was still adjusting to.

Noticing Eloise, he inclined his head in greeting, offering her a small polite smile. As far as he was concerned, there was no lingering tension between them. Anything he had said before, he would say to her face without shame or hesitation. That much had never changed. But he was genuinely glad to see her again, and from the looks of it, she was doing well—perhaps better than well judging by Diogo's body language. This oddly made him visibly perk up in a more cheerful manner.

"It's good to see you," he greeted her simply, sincerity laced in his words.

Turning back to the others, he dipped his head in gratitude. "Thank you all kindly," he said, acknowledging the well wishes. Today wasn't about him—it was Katherine Holt's day, a moment to celebrate her ascension to knighthood—but he accepted their words with hushed appreciation.

Finally, he glanced back at Diogo, sensing the subtle unease in the other's posture. Rather than pressing the conversation further, he offered a gentle alternative. "We can talk about it in depth later if you'd like," he suggested, giving Diogo the space to engage with him at his own pace.

 

[Vera Noble]

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Tag: Kaelos Vryn Anavi Vandala

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She definitely noticed the flush in Diogo Talon's cheeks.

Hehe

Vera's grin stretched just a little wider, but she decided — for no w— to spare him any teasing. She'd save that for later. Instead, she turned her attention back to Anavi, her energy as bright as ever.

"Well, I hope you have a great time here," she said cheerfully, rocking on her heels. "Training on Kashir sounds cool, but meeting other Jedi? That's where the fun really starts." She winked, clearly speaking from experience. "And hey, if you ever need someone to show you around or drag you into something exciting—" she gestured to herself with a smirk.

When she glanced back at Kaelos, her multicolored eyes sharpened slightly with amusement. Oh? What was this? A little bit of pink dusting his cheeks?

She didn't say anything — yet. But the smirk she shot him definitely said I see that before she returned her attention to the conversation.

At his "lightning bottle" comment, Vera positively beamed, flashing white teeth in an unmistakably proud grin. "What can I say?" she chirped. "I like to keep things interesting."

Then, as if to soften her own playful chaos, she added with a small, knowing smile, "We have fun, yeah. But we also learn a lot. And help people." Her gaze flickered between Kaelos and Anavi, warm and unwavering. "That's what being a Jedi is about, right? And if we can do that and have a blast along the way? Even better."

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[Orion Pavond]

NEW COV – NEW COV JEDI ENCLAVE TEMPLE – CEREMONIAL GROUNDS
Katherine Holt | @Anyone + Open

Another one of these ceremonies. This might be the last one he attended—for a while, at least. But this particular ceremony he could not miss. For reasons he kept to himself as he lingered at the edges of the crowd, just beyond the periphery. After all, this was the appropriate distance to witness the ceremony. Those in attendance held far deeper bonds with the newly-appointed Jedi Knight Katherine Holt.

He? He had been a passing acquaintance. A small memory.

A small smile founds its way to his lips. His eyes held a quiet weariness and nonchalance hidden under the glint of amusement at the ceremony and Katherine's joy. He was happy for Katherine, of course. She had come a long way to return to the far happier and resolute woman she was no. A far cry from the sullen woman he had met earlier during the ball. Now, the future stretched wide open for her, full of possibility. A quiet laugh escaped him as Azurine Varek tackled-hugged the poor girl. Orion leaned his shoulder up against a nearby tree as he waited for the moment to settle. Conversations lulling and crowds thinning, Orion waited for the right opportunity.

Then, when he knew Katherine could see him, Orion offered a small wave and a soft, knowing smile towards Katherine's direction.

His way of congratulating her. No need to steal the moment from those who had been by her side for far longer.

You're going to burn quite bright.

But the brightest stars . . . they burn half as long.

Which meant he should keep an eye on Katherine and her friends in the foreseeable future. He always held a fondness for bright stars.

 

[Queen of Devit]

"As someone who's only recently come out of my shell and started mingling myself, I recommend it. All the Jedi I've met so far appear to be good people"

"I'm glad to hear that." She was interested to hear that he was coming out of his shell. She always liked to see that type of personal growth in people. The way he described Vera seemed spot on. This one was definitely a spitfire, Anavi could tell.

"That's what being a Jedi is about, right? And if we can do that and have a blast along the way? Even better."

"I'm always down for having fun, for sure."

She was happy she met these two because they seemed like really good people. She was also just happy to be attending the ceremony to see a fellow Jedi moving up in the world.

Vera Noble Kaelos Vryn

 

[Kaelos Vryn]

Location: New Cov
Tags: Katherine Holt | Vera Noble | Anavi Vandala
Equipment: None​

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The young Jedi Initiate kept his focus on his two aquaintances whilst they spoke.

"Having fun keeps things fresh" he confirmed. He thought back to his adventure of Kiffu with Vera Noble and smiled briefly. They'd had fun, had a laugh and the trip had still been educational. It proved that being a Jedi could mean more than sitting in the archives studying history.

History was out there to be experienced.

"I was thinking though" he said quietly, casting his eyes to the rebellious friend on his left. "There's an entire planet out there I've never had the honour of visiting" he gestured towards the doors. "People do say New Cov is a cool planet to explore after all" he added.

He wasn't actually sure people said that, he for one had never heard anyone talk about New Cov before. He just thought it would help sell his suggestion of adventure to the young Jedi Padawan's he was with. He was already hopeful that Vera would be up for it, he just wasn't sure about Anavi Vandala.

"Just imagine what there is to see out on New Cov" he mused with a smile.

 

[Katherine Holt]

The redhead chuckled at Azzie’s description of just how happy she was. Katherine couldn’t help but imagine a scene of some poor Jedi Master getting absolutely startled by the level of happiness the Iridonian was displaying.

Katherine was all smiles as Azurine looked at her. “I feel great, like legit feels like a new breath of life was straight injected into me.” And in a way that was true, though it was more just fixing the pieces that had been broken before, and left as such for so long. Soul and body, finally mended as they were meant to be.

Not what others had tried to force her into being.

“Wait, what? Y-you have something for me?” Katherine asked, blinking a little owlishly as her friend reached down for something attached to her belt. She carefully took the offered box, pulling the ribbon loose so she could open it. “Oh wow.” The redhead delicately grabbed the necklace, examining it. She could tell there was something special about the centerpiece bead, but it was something she could investigate later.

“Thank you Azzie, I will treasure it.” She replied, not hesitating to disconnect the connecting parts and securing the necklace around her neck. “You’ll be in my place soon enough.” Katherine smiled, again for the third time trying her damndest to not let the tears flow. She pulled Azzie into one last hug.

“We definitely need to hang out again sometime, now that I’m back on my feet.” Things had always been limited given her previous physical limitations. But now? Sky’s the limit as they say, quite literally in Katherine’s case. “For now, please excuse me. I spotted a particular Greenbean I am long overdue giving a hug to.” With one last warm hug/squeeze, the redhead parted ways and began moving through the crowd. She exchanged more pleasantries and thank you’s as she passed.

At one point she caught sight of Vera Noble , chatting away with what appeared to be two other Padawans. Kaelos Vryn who she’d only just met in passing minutes ago, and Anavi Vandala , a fellow redhead who she was unfamiliar with. But just seeing the trio of them chatting away brought a smile to Katherine’s face. Knowing that one day each of them would find themselves in the same place some day in the future.

That, and it reminded the redhead she would need to be looking for a Padawan or two in the near future. But for the time being, she put that thought aside.

As Katherine continued walking, heading towards where she had last seen Shan, a different Pavond entered her thoughts. She looked around while moving, searching for the familiar bob of blonde hair that seemed almost a trademark of Orion Pavond . But try as she might, she couldn’t see him anywhere, even despite her newly acquired height. A pang of sadness settled in her chest, wondering if he had decided to not attend, until at the last moment he seemed to appear in view.

I swear if he somehow timed that…

Nonetheless, it brought a smile to Katherine’s face, who returned his small gesture with a nod of her head.

Once she finally combed through enough of the crowd, the redhead caught sight of her original target, sequestered away at the back. “Come here you!” Katherine’s smile was bright as she practically strode over to Shan and pulled him into a big bear hug. “Sorry for the surprise, I had intended on messaging you once everything was done, but things got a tad crazy afterwards.”

 

[Vera Noble]

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Tag: Kaelos Vryn Anavi Vandala

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Vera's grin stretched wide the second Kaelos mentioned exploring New Cov. Oh, he has no idea.

She turned toward him with that unmistakable spark in her multicolored eyes — the kind of look that usually preceded something equal parts exciting and reckless. "Ohhhh, you wanna explore New Cov?" she echoed, rocking on her heels like she was barely containing herself. "You do know that it's got the most dangerous jungle in the entire galaxy, right? Like, literally lethal. The only reason people even live here is because they stay inside the domed cities."

She paused for dramatic effect, then smirked.

"Well, except for the Temple. We get to live outside, but that's only 'cause the Beastmasters keep things from, y'know… eating us."

Her grin only widened.

"So yeah," she drawled, nudging him lightly with her elbow. "If you wanna explore? That means the jungle. And trust me, it's awesome."

She could still remember the first time her mom had taken her out there — how the trees twisted high enough to blot out the sky, how the air hummed with the sheer amount of life lurking in the shadows. It was dangerous, yeah, but it was alive in a way that few places in the galaxy were.

And she loved it.

"I've been out there plenty with my mom and dad," she added, clearly reveling in the idea. "But if you're serious? Oh, we have to do this." She turned toward Anavi, eyes gleaming with pure mischief. "You in?"

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[Aadihr Lidos]

Outfit: Clothes, Earring, Bangle
Weapons: Walking stick / Lightsaber Pike

"Sorry to butt in, but Dio is the only person I really know here. I'm Eloise. Hey, weren't you at that ballistakinesis lesson?"

Aadihr stifled too wide of a smile, able to see the hand placed on the small of the back through the force. "A pleasure to meet you, Eloise, I'm Aadihr - and yes... I may have allegedly held an illegal disruptor in the lesson. Unfortunately I never quite picked up ballistakinesis, but I did pick up a few tricks on disablong slugthrowers with a little bit of the force." Aadihr vaguely remembered her aura, but barely - mostly because she was talking with Zaiya at the time and it was around the time of the war on Iridonia.

He held his tongue from making any comment on the relationship, vicariously happy that something had gone the right way for Diogo even with all the chaos.

"Idunno, dude. Just going with the flow right now. How does someone even decide?"

"Part of it is the Master choosing you, but your choice in master is an equal of not more important aspect. Maybe not with the Council, but for yourself - I passively let myself be assigned to the first master that Council suggested. That... didn't end well. But the Jedi here, these days, are a lot more thoughtful forward thinking than when I was an initiate."

"I am, yes… and that's part of the challenge," he admitted. "The other is learning how best to teach the student. Not everyone learns the same way."

Aadihr laughed, sharing in the frustration of the challenge. " That's certainly true, I didn't learn the same way my master did, and most of these Padawans learn differently from me. It's a whole new lesson in and of itself."

Braze | Diogo Talon | Eloise Dinn​

 

[Queen of Devit]

Uh oh, a peer pressure situation was clearly starting to develop. The two other padawans described an idea of exploring and then Vera went off on how dangerous the jungle of the planet was. To Anavi that seemed to indicate it was best to be avoided, but she also wanted to make friends and knew they would think she was super lame if she didn't tag along.

"I'm in." She tried to sound a lot braver than she felt but inwardly she was screaming that an adult would realize what they were about to do and stop them!


Vera Noble Kaelos Vryn