Faction Sunny days, Repulsorlifts and dwelling on them (RNR, Open)

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

We’ll fly later, okay? Right now I want to recalibrate these repulsorlifts.

So it’s not so bad here at this “Sanctuary”. I feel a little weird calling it that, but it’s the historical name, I guess. It’s cool really, but isn’t a “Sanctuary” a place for refugees and escapees and all of that neat stuff? Oh well, I digress.I mean, it’s peaceful here, and the air feels different. Cleaner, maybe? I guess it’s just nice to be away from the city for a while. Plus, recalibrating these repulsorlifts is giving me a good challenge.

“Bred”, my astromech friend wants to fly, and I get it, I want to as well, but this ship is a bit “Herky Jerky” in hover, so it has to be worked on. I get it, these cool engines, like the ones on Connel’s ship are fast, but I want to be able to hover around smooth, not like it’s a fight, you know?

Yeah, that made sense.

I love a good sunny day, but it’s a bit hot.I'll finish up here and then maybe take a break under the shade. It's important to stay hydrated, especially when working with delicate equipment in this heat. After that, I think I'll explore a bit more of this "Sanctuary". The Sanctuary, despite its name, offers a serene environment that feels like a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. The air here is indeed cleaner, and the peaceful atmosphere provides a perfect setting for focusing on recalibrating the repulsorlifts. It's a welcome change, even if the name doesn't quite fit the traditional idea of a sanctuary.

Stop dwelling dork.


OPEN

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Michael Angellus

Echo Athoth's Locket, Epo-1 Interceptor
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Echo had taken public transportation to get to Naboo when she arrived. Now she finally had her starship back. Valkeri had recalled the Epo-1 for an update, which included the ship she had received as a padawan. It was nice to have that transportation available to her once again. Gave her an excuse to travel to Naboo's other settlements to further her side research on Nubian architecture, which had thus far been a fulfilling venture. Something to occupy her downtime, at least, when she wasn't squirelled away in the archives.

The Ogemite Jedi landed her vessel on one of the several open landing platforms, collecting her satchel of research material before departing from her starfighter. As she made her way back towards the Sanctuary proper a familiar sight caught her eye. A young man working on his ship, the very same she had met a few days ago. Now, with hindsite, she recognized him from a recent holonet headline. The funeral precesion for his father hadn't been terribly long ago now. Liram Angellus. A rather notable war hero in the Core. She had surely seen him on the holo before in her youth.

To lose a father so young. How did one cope with such a loss?

How did she cope with such a loss...

"Afternoon," Echo called out, remembering the last time someone had snuck up on him. She didn't want to make him jump and hit his head on something. "Starship difficulties?"

Her voice was as monotone as ever, but at the very least she was trying to be social. That was an improvement, right?

She'd work on that...

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

It’s funny, the zone you can get into when you’re doing what you like. My X-wing is fun to fly, but it is not easy to maintain. Good thing I was just fixing it up more so now. The funny thing is I wasn’t even paying attention when this cool as frell Epo-1 Interceptor landed. I want to check that out one day when I get the chance, but right now I’m knee deep in…

"Afternoon,"

Huh? With a “Clang” there went my forehead. Scared the crap out of me again, and I hit the bulkheadEcho Athoth’s greeting barely registered as I rubbed my forehead, wincing at the fresh bruise. The Epo-1 Interceptor was still on my mind, but for now, I had to focus on getting my X-wing back in shape. Maybe tomorrow I’d have the chance to check out that sleek new ship..

"Starship difficulties?"

Huh? What? Again with the “huh”? Come on Michael! Oh, heh, sorry. Naw. I’m good. Just upgrading. My dad taught me how to do this. His favorite stick was an X-wing. It’s just a way to remember him. Finally able to compose myself, I slipped out from under the wing with a smile and pointed to the impatient astromech buddy of mine.

That’s “Bred”. My navigator. “Bred” beeped in protest, and Michael grinned. Would you rather I call you “co-pilot”?

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Michael Angellus

Echo Athoth's Locket, Epo-1 Interceptor
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Nope. A greeting in advance sure didn't stop him from hitting his head. Poor kid...

Oh, heh, sorry. Naw. I’m good. Just upgrading. My dad taught me how to do this. His favorite stick was an X-wing. It’s just a way to remember him.

"Your father had good taste," Echo noted. "The X-Wing is an intergalactic symbol for the fight against oppression. It's societal touchstone that has staying power. Fitting for a pilot, given the romanticization of being free from the bindings of gravity. Not that you need a lecture on the ship's history..."

Echo's frown arched up a little more. Her face didn't show it much more than that, of course, but she couldn't help but think back on her own youth. Master Telm loved starships. He could still remember the feeling of his calloused hands guiding her as she prepared for her first flight. That was a very long time ago now, it seemed.

"Your friend seems eager to fly," she stated, a small smile now appearing. "I suppose it is what they were made for. Imprinting of a cultural norm, you could say. Grow up around something and you're sure to be drawn to it."

She paused before speaking again.

"Is that what draws you to flight?"

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

This woman is like a Librarian. She’s nice enough but about as much emotion as a can of paint. I don’t know I shouldn’t judge, not trying to, just used to being around my mom. I love her with all my heart, but she’s as crazy as a hungry Hutt. Mom, if you’re reading this, I did not call you “fat”!She's got this calm, collected vibe that's almost unnerving. It's like she's got all the answers but doesn't feel the need to share them. Maybe I'm just too used to my mom's unpredictable energy.

Thanks for the kind words. He taught me how to fly a lot of ships, loved it all, but always ended up back on this. It’s a great feeling to reminisce like this. I mean yeah, I miss him every second, but conversations like this are awesome. It’s like he’s sitting right next to me.

Yeah, “Brad” is awesome like… sigh Aw crap. Here we go. I called him the wrong name. It’s bad enough “Bred” and “Brad” were built at the same time, they’re not twins. They might as well be, but they’re not. It was a mistake! Oh come on! You and “Brad” are the same, it… yes you are… No, I don’t want him over you… All I can do is laugh at this point, I mean, I’m arguing with an astromech! I mean, I know Uncle Caltin has stories about his history with them but this is crazy.

So, you’re mad that “Brad” went to the “Big Bad Jedi Shadow” and you were stuck with a lowly “Padawan”? Hopefully my tone and the smirk on my face would show I’m just kidding around to Echo, it doesn’t matter to “Bred”. I almost forgot she asked me a question.

Yeah, it’s all I know. I love it. Every flight is a mini-adventure.

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Michael Angellus

Echo Athoth's Locket, Echo's Epo-1 Interceptor, BB-055TN "Boston"
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Yeah, it’s all I know. I love it. Every flight is a mini-adventure.

"I understand," Echo nodded. "Someone I knew was very much like you..."

But how did she take that a step further and, for lack of a better term, humanize herself? Her teacher had been very clear that she needed to be able to break past her monotone demeanor and be able to engage with others. It wasn't that she was robotic, rather that's just how it seemed on the surface. Her voice was far too dull to convey anything other than calculated composure.

Perhaps this was the route to learning how to be a teacher as well.

"Do you mind if I show you something?"

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

Wait, “...Show you something?” Did she just hit on me? WOW! I didn’t know Jedi do that! Wow?! Really? Mom is gonna be thrilled! Wait, will she? I mean, I’m here to learn, and she might hate this girl, she’s pretty protective of me.Maybe I should play it cool and see what happens next. After all, I don't want to jump to conclusions. Besides, if she did mean it that way, it could be a great way to make friends here. Wait? What if that’s the thing? What if she isn’t hitting on me and I’m assuming too much?

I’m such an idiot sometimes.

I’ve been dwelling on the “what if” like a dork and I don’t even know how long I’ve been standing here looking like a dork.

Sure, that’d be great!

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Michael Angellus

Echo Athoth's Locket, Echo's Epo-1 Interceptor, BB-055TN "Boston"
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Echo would proceed to reach into her satchel, withdrawing a locket a little smaller than the palm of her hand. The immediate following effect was a warm aura, as though the locket were protective in some way, warding off threats of ill intent. She ran her thumb along the surface before handing the object to Michael. Within was a picture, that of a stern-looking Devaronian man...

Full beard with a braid, shorter horns than average for his species, and emerald green skin. His robes pretty quickly made him identifiable as a Jedi. The locket itself was intricately crafted, it's material and shape chosen with great care.

"His name was Jorgan Telm," Echo explained. "He was a Jedi Master... and a very kind man. Everything I know he taught to me. He was also very fond of flight."

A small smile came to the woman's face. Her expression still seemed composed and bored, but her face and tone only hid the truth. That truth being that she did feel emotions and surely struggled with them as well. She was, after all, organic. It was merely her voice and face that didn't reflect these things, a facade she didn't have control over.

"You could consider that my way of remembering," she noted. "It's been about two years now..."

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

Okay, this is embarrassing.

She wasn’t hitting me at all.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not offended or anything, nor am I into her. I’M NOT! I mean she has an ironic cute demeanor, but she’s a Knight! I’m just a Padawan. So, she showed me this image and my mouth just dropped to the floor. That’s just insane. I feel so bad for thinking I was this hot guy.

Wait, what? STOP DWELLING!

This journal needs a “backspace” or “delete” button.

I am so sorry for your loss. I felt bad for her, but should I? Uncle Caltin, Master Kahne Porte , they say you become “One with the Force”.

Clearly he means a lot to you. I’ll bet he’s watching with happiness for your current track. All I could do here was offer my dorky toothless smile. It looks so fake, but I hope she doesn’t think it is. She clearly misses the man.

Thank you for showing me this. I can show it to her. So I’m going to.

I didn’t say anything, but held up a finger like I wanted her to wait a second and popped into the cockpit. Here it is. I showed her the family picture we took when I first flew this X-wing. It was a great day. He was happy, Mom was happy. I miss those days…

I keep it in the cockpit so every time I go up, it’s like he is there. Like they are there.

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Michael Angellus

Echo Athoth's Locket, Echo's Epo-1 Interceptor, BB-055TN "Boston"
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I keep it in the cockpit so every time I go up, it’s like he is there. Like they are there.

"I understand," Echo nodded, tucking her locket away. "They teach you that letting your emotions control you can be dangerous. That's true. But, a Jedi also has a responsibility to ground themselves. You can let something in and not fall victim to it's power. In that way balance is no different from living your every day life. We can only hope that these things remind us of what it is we seek to achieve."

Echo took a moment to adjust her glasses. To be a child again. When she was a teen the Ogemite felt like she had the entire galaxy at her fingertips. There was value in such beliefs.

Best not to squander it.

"You seem like a good kid," she stated. "I think you and Master Telm would have gotten on well."

She'd learn a lot from the students of the Sanctuary. And when she was ready, Echo hoped to be able to take on a student of her own.

"I hope I wasn't too much of a distraction from your modifications," Echo added. "I was told that I need to be more social. I'm afraid I come off as terribly flat in conversation."

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

I get that. Yeah, I mean, I miss my dad every day, but my uncle… I won’t call him by name, he deserves his privacy and I don’t want people looking at me weird. ... he says that’s The Force’ way of getting them to say “hi” to us.

That made sense, right? I mean I tried to be all “adult” and wise and crap. Probably sounded like a primary school kid. At least I can offer something to the conversation, this one at least. I just don’t want to try for too much and be too hard on myself. I watched it happen to my cousin Connel, Uncle Caltin tells about how hard it was on him. I just want to enjoy the ride and not worry about the goal.

Oh Geez, I’m dork-smiling again. She called me a “good kid”

Thanks, he looks like he was… like he still is a good man. Weird that “Bred” has seemed to shut up at this point. Weird that I didn’t see him working on the engines. Oh well. I owe him an apology for later.

You’re not a “distraction” and if you are, it’s a pleasant one. It helps me to talk about my dad more and more. I appreciate it. Credit’s worth of free advice though, give yourself some credit. You’re not bad at conversation at all. At least you’re trying, right? My Uncle used to have a Padawan, he’s now a Knight himself I guess, anyway he was bad at it, nice guy, but bad at conversation. I only met Jand Talo once, but he’s a good guy. Memorable meet.

 

[Eerie Omera]

Ships. That was something Eerie was both familiar with and not at the same time. She was used to traveling in them when her and her mother traveled, but mainly it was always the same vessel. The rest of the time it was either military vessels from the Arsenian Navy, or freighters that visited her home village. None of those she ever really got close to.

Now she got to walk amongst vessels she had never seen before. Foreign designs or overused ones, there was a little bit of everything. Bare feet making no sound as she circled every vessel. Taking in even the smallest detail. She had learned, in a short amount of time, that a ship could tell quite a bit about the culture that built them. From armament to design, they reflect those who build them.

Her attention was pulled from the metallic works of art, to the sound of voices just on the other side of the X-wing she was currently admiring. Curiously, she stepped around the vessel to see Michael Angellus and Echo Athoth speaking to one another. She remembered both of them when they met at the entrance. Eerie stood a little straighter when she saw them. "Afternoon."

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Michael Angellus , Eerie Omera

Echo Athoth's Locket, Echo's Epo-1 Interceptor, BB-055TN "Boston"
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"I'll take improvement over nothing," Echo decided.

"Afternoon."

Echo turned, offering- well, her usual flat expression. Not that she was trying to be rude. It's just how she was. That was the littler one from when she had first arrived, the one who was with Lorn Reingard . She seemed to straighten her posture when she spoke to them, which the Ogemite took note of but didn't linger on.

"Afternoon, miss Eerie."

That reminded her of the previous conversation they had about the age of the Sanctuary. Echo paused, turning her head back to the magnificent temple's ornate walls.

"If I may, what do the two of you make of the Sanctuary?" the Knight asked.

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

"I'll take improvement over nothing,"

I guess I am better at talking to people than I thought. I’m not looking to be a counselor or anything. It's a good feeling to be able to help someone else. Dad was good at thatI never realized how much of an impact a simple conversation could have. Helping others not only makes them feel better, but it also brings a sense of fulfillment to my own life. It's a bit of a legacy I'm proud to carry on from my dad..

I would too.

"Afternoon."

WHOAH! That little girl! Isn’t her name “Creepy”? No, It couldn’t be that, that’s mean, and sounds like her parents made fun of her, no, sounds “EERIE”! That’s her name!

Hey! How’re you doing?

She’s a nice kid.I think I'll start making more of an effort to connect with people. It's amazing how much a simple chat can brighten someone's day. I feel like I'm honoring my dad's memory by spreading kindness. It’s working on Echo.

"If I may, what do the two of you make of the Sanctuary?"

That’s a good question, I had to think about it for a minute.

When I came here, I was scared, alone, and feeling unwanted. I felt like my cousin, my uncle, and my mother of all people abandoned me, just dumped me here, like some boarding school. I mean, I just lost my dad, I needed family and they left me. I got why though, they didn’t “leave” me, they gave me a better chance. They put me where I needed to be around some truly amazing people. Wow! I didn’t think I had that in me!

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[Eerie Omera]

Eerie gave s nod to Michael Angellus and Echo Athoth when they greeted her. "I am well. Still getting used to this place though."

Her heterochromatic eyes turned to Echo when she asked what the two thought about the temple. The question made her think of the buildings structure or what they people were like. Michael's answer however......was pretty deep. Eerie suddenly felt slightly awkward at how to respond after that without feeling insensitive in any way.

"My experience isn't as..close too home." She cursed these moments that she didn't have her mother charisma. "But it's definitely different than home. Many new people, a sound building and, well, it's not farming."

She paused for a moment before turning to Michael. "I'm sorry to hear about your father."

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Michael Angellus , Eerie Omera

Echo Athoth's Locket, Epo-1 Interceptor, BB-055TN "Boston"
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When I came here, I was scared, alone, and feeling unwanted. I felt like my cousin, my uncle, and my mother of all people abandoned me, just dumped me here, like some boarding school. I mean, I just lost my dad, I needed family and they left me. I got why though, they didn’t “leave” me, they gave me a better chance. They put me where I needed to be around some truly amazing people.

"But it's definitely different than home. Many new people, a sound building and, well, it's not farming."

"Those are all valid observations," Echo nodded. "It doesn't have to be complex. Thoughts are what define action. Those actions draw people to places. Systems of support are the bedrock that civilizations are built atop. My guess, people just like you both and myself have been drawn to this place for hundreds of years before. People are most at peace where the Force moves through it the easiest."

Echo crouched down, running a hand over the stone pavement below their feet.

"There's much to learn about ourselves in the past," she noted. "After all, people are people. We can't assume that nobody was like us before in the past. It's in that similarity we that learn where we must grow. Thus we wrote history."

The Ogemite stood back up, adjusting her glasses as she gazed back up at the heights of the Temple. What was it that made the Force flow through this place, she wondered. The thing that seemed to draw people back long after it had been left behind. The possibilities were surely as vast as the stars if she were to merely speculate, but that wasn't good enough for Echo. She needed more.

"I'm sure something deep in that temple will help give perspective to the now."

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

"I'm sorry to hear about your father."

Poor kid, I think I freaked her out. The thing is, I had to answer honestly, right? Yeah, I let out a bit too much, but she's just a kid, and I didn't mean to scare her. I'll have to be more careful next time. It's tough balancing honesty with sensitivity, but it's something I need to work on. She seems like a good kid though, coming from a simple life.

Thank you, sincerely. He wa… he is a good man.

Echo is a talker when she wants to be! Wow! Something about what she was saying though, it made a lot of sense. I feel more at peace here, sure, I feel bad that I’m alone, away from family, but am I? Is “family” only by blood? Maybe this was just a “new family” to have. Maybe this was just a “new family” to have. The bonds we form through shared experiences can be just as strong as those of blood. I need to embrace this new sense of belonging and appreciate the connections I'm making here. I mean, the bonds Jedi form are legendary.

Wow! Wise words!



Eerie Omera | Echo Athoth

 

[Eerie Omera]

The way Michael Angellus spoke of his father, saying is instead of was, seemed to be small way of keeping his father's memory alive. "I'm sure he'd be proud of you, since you seem to be following in his footsteps."

'Thoughts are what define action.' Echo Athoth definitely had a lot too tell them for such a quiet Jedi. Although, this was kind of a history lesson and Echo loved history. So this was a coming out of her shell type of moment. Regardless, Eerie listened and thought over everything she said. "Kind of how cultures and empires rise because like minded people gather together? And by learning from their past we can see their mistakes and learn from them, especially those we can relate to."

 

[Echo Athoth]

Naboo
Tags: Eerie Omera , Michael Angellus

Echo Athoth's Locket, Epo-1 Interceptor, BB-055TN "Boston"
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"Kind of how cultures and empires rise because like minded people gather together? And by learning from their past we can see their mistakes and learn from them, especially those we can relate to."

Wow! Wise words!

"It's a good train of thought," Echo nodded in confirmation. "I wouldn't consider them wise words... just what years of study has shown me is the case. Practical application of record to flesh. But I shall take the compliment."

Wise, huh? Master Telm would have surely found such notions amusing. Not that he would refute them. A teenage Echo would have proudly boasted such things. Experience, however, had humbled an older Echo. She knew well enough there was more to life than book-smarts.

Even if it did still feel good to be well-informed on a topic.

"I'm not sure if the thing that draws people to this place is physical or not," she added. "Whatever the case may be, I expect that now that people are here again it will be revealed soon enough..."

There was some dread in that statement, however. After all, this place had been abandoned before. One could only wonder what had lead them to do such a thing.

"We'll simply have to keep our whits about us."

 

[Michael Angellus]

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Journal Entry:

"I'm sure he'd be proud of you, since you seem to be following in his footsteps."

Nice kid, she seems really smart for her age, well spoken.

Thank you, I’d like to think that he is and that he’s watching down on me. He was career military, my bloodline is. Who knows, I may join the Vanguard one day and continue it myself.

Echo is quite a talker! The thing is, he “I don’t want to look like I care about anything even though I do” tone is kind of off putting. Not her fault, to be sure, but still it gets a little confusing, I means it’s starting to sound like she thinks like we’re in an asylum or something. I mean, why wouldn’t we “keep our wits” about us?

I don’t know, it might just be me and my ridiculous mind. I mean to each is own, right? Is that how you say it? I’m going to have to ask somebody. I don’t think I should ask Echo though. She probably knows it, but I might get another lecture and the history on it. Ha!

Okay that was mean, I should apologize. Wait? I didn’t say it to her. I still feel bad though.

I just think that this is a place for people that need to come together. Maybe it is a “Sanctuary” in every sense of the word, you know? I mean, I know if I was on New Cov right now? I would be looked at with a lot more concern than I am here. I mean people care about me here, I care about you guys too, and nothing against anyone at New Cov. The NJO are good people, I mean I met a few of them… this “Jasper” kid was a little surprising but he was cool… we planted trees together… I’m just making a point and I’ll stop rambling now.

No, I’m not a dork at all.

Eerie Omera | Echo Athoth

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