So You're Saying There's a Chance... (Connor Harrison)

[Baalagor]

There were many paths one could pursue in their training, each of them with their own unique set of skills, coupled with very separate strengths and weaknesses. It was a train of thought Syala had devoted much consideration to, fully aware that the decision made in that regard would have a lasting effect on the rest of her life spent within the Order. This one choice would ultimately determine how she would continue to best serve the Force.

His confidence in her ability was silently appreciated with the smallest of smiled. In truth, semantics weren't of any interest to her. It would certainly be an achievement to be proud of and honored with, if she were to attain the rank of Master, but it was something she would only passively strive for. Her own knowledge and skill came before any title that could be bestowed on her.

"Becoming a Seer would, in the end, benefit me the most directly, with my ability to perceive the future through the Force. But I'm not entirely sure how much taking a passive stance truly interests me. While I would like to serve in a way that most benefits everyone possible, I also understand that this journey is just as much for me. And with that, the path of a Sentinel holds the highest interest." Having spoken her piece, for a moment she remained silent, still working through all there was to consider.

Her lips pursed thoughtfully. "At the same time I would also like to hone my ability to see these visions, so that I may better help the Order thrive in light of any dangers we may face now and in the future." There was knowledge she'd come across in her reading that she wasn't entirely sure how widespread it was intended to be, but there wasn't any other way her questions would be answered without first bringing them to the forefront. "What of those that call themselves the Shadows?"

[member="Connor Harrison"]

 

[Connor Harrison]

In thought, he looked on at his new Padawan and listened to what she wanted. There would be others Masters she would greatly benefit from spending time with to explore the path of a Seer. Connor would, however, remain there to help her through it and be her rock to come back to.

When she mentioned the Shadows, he didn’t react straight away. Unknown to her, she was in fact talking to the leader of the Silver Shadows, an identity known only to the other Shadows and the Grandmaster herself.

"The Silver Shadows? Well, they are an elite unit of Silver Jedi whose identity is kept secret to the others in the Temple except their own. They are ones who operate behind enemy lines; who put themselves head first in danger to collect intelligence, sabotage the enemy and pave the way for the Silvers in battle. They operate as shadows and remain shadows."

He paused.

"Is that something that interests you? And as for your desire to explore the path of a Sentinel, I can direct you to some of the other Jedi who could help gain an insight in that?"

Were she to want to operate as a Shadow, Connor would be even more protective of her and put her through the same training as he did himself. It would another secret of his she would need to keep from the others.

[member="Syala Daivik"]

 

[Baalagor]

Walking such a road was something that intrigued her to say the least, and with the little information given her in that short span of time, Syala resolved to at the very least attempt to become one of the elite, if not succeed in her endeavor. There was certainly more strenuous and complicated training involved, of that she was certain. But there were prices to pay if one truly wanted to be the very best possible, and this was just another of those.

There were a number of possible paths laid out in front of her, each holding their own potential for her successes and failures. Now she had come to the trailhead, and it was time to make the ultimate decision. Or at least, something of one. "It is something that interests me, without a doubt. Striking from the shadows instead of engaging directly would balance the line between passivity and aggression in the most effective way, I believe."

Exploring the roles of a Seer was yet another possibility, and one she would do her best to uphold, if at all possible, while still taking on this other challenge. From all that she had seen from her childhood, there was a lack of those that utilized the Force for such means. And in the interest of bettering the Order, it would be her best decision.

"If it's at all possible, I would like to take measures to operate as both a Shadow and a Seer, though I understand when it would be more suiting to function as either one or the other for the simple purpose of keeping things better left unsaid quiet." Already she was deliberating how such a strategy would be implemented, and whether it would ultimately be conceivable in a rational sense.

"Of course, you'll likely make the last and final decision, but that's my own opinion."

[member="Connor Harrison"]

 

[Connor Harrison]

Connor smiled at Syala.

"Padawan, there are no limits to you serving the Order. I myself operate within a number of units here in the Silver Jedi. My skillset is divided between them, strength in one, leadership in another, teamwork in the other and so on."

He linked his fingers and crossed his hands.

"Seek out Master [member="Maya Whitelight"] for your interest in following the path of a Seer. She is wise, full of knowledge and will guide you forward. As for the Shadows, when you are ready, contact Master [member="Coci Sinopi"] - she will bring you to the leader of the Shadows in their operations room and you will be initiated to make sure you are strong enough to serve them."

Connor suppressed a smile - it would be a welcome shock for his Padawan to be led straight to her Master and his Shadow identity, but also be wise for her to meet Master Sinopi, one of few Jedi he trusted with his life.

"You will learn lots of varied techniques and training in these roles I am sure, but they will build your resolve and your drive to protect and defend the innocents against the oppression out there - you will be strong in body, mind and spirit."

[member="Syala Daivik"]

 

[Baalagor]

Those were two names Syala wouldn't be forgetting anytime soon, and she silently committed them to memory. Meditation on these choices would be required before she sought out either of the two women, and that she would accomplish after this meeting drew to a close. There was much to think about and even more to consider, but the fact that both paths were open to her made it all fractionally easier. It meant that her focus wouldn't be limited to just one sect of the hundreds available.

Nodding slowly, she cracked a smile. The thought of approaching the Shadows was a daunting one, but a task she would need to undertake if she wished to progress. There was only one way to determine if that road was right for her, after all. "Would it be wise of me to pursue the Shadows right away, or should I see about my training in other areas beforehand?" These were decisions she supposed could be made on her own, but if greater wisdom was available she would inevitably seek it out.

"Thank you for taking me in, Master Harrison. I know we didn't exactly meet in the best of ways, and I appreciate that you decided to take me on as your student. It means more to me than anything." It had taken some convincing, certainly, but in her mind it was entirely worth the effort.

For a moment she paused, mentally reviewing all that she'd been told in that short period of time, silently recalling it to be thought over later. "I believe it's time for me to leave you to your own devices. You've left me with plenty to think over, and I thank you again for that." She smiled again. "I'll be sure to meditate on all of this. And if I chance to see anything while doing so, you'll be the first person that I come to with those visions."

[member="Connor Harrison"]

 

[Connor Harrison]

With a wry smile, Connor simply shrugged.

"Syala, the choice is yours alone. I am never going to hold you back to follow your path. I will be there to pick you up when you fall, or encourage you when you succeed. Either way, you will discover your own calling and your own ability, and I will be the rock behind you. Both are very different, but both will teach you very different aspects of what being a Silver Jedi means."

Standing up, he extended his hand to help her up.

"You came to me without hesitation and you had confidence. That, I feel, is admirable, and because of that I am now your Master and you are my Padawan. The Force brought us together for a purpose. Now, when you are ready to start your adventure, come to me and we will start either on Voss, in the Temple or maybe even out there among the stars."

Connor cupped her hand in his and inclined his head slightly.

"Your journey begins now, Syala Daivik. Where and how it ends, will be up to you."


[member="Syala Daivik"]