Private Testing, One To Three

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna stood up.
“It wasn’t embarassing Master. I learned so much. At last I have touched Ashala.”
The Apprenrice placed her hand on Mi’la’s.
“You have opened my eyes to larger world, Master.”
She was suprised how light and free saying that was, unlike when she called Saavage Master and felt only sorrow and an inner aching.
As for questions, Rivenna shook her head. Rivenna’s the black locks stirred in the Force, forming into braids among the free waves that remained unbraided, one that fell on her right shoulder, as was tradition.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Board Mi'la's Vessel, Mobile Training Academy
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

Mi’la smiled, the pairs hands on top of one another’s. She chucked, shaking her head. “You’d laugh at me, but as a learner that took me weeks to get down. Now here you do it in what, five minutes? I’m a tad embarrassed.” She muttered, shaking her head. Still, least her student wasn’t overly critical, that was nice at least; though being called Master would take a bit of getting used to.

Seeing the braids forming, the Twi’lek snickered, running a hand through the clump of hair. “Mind if I fix this for you? Give it a special flair for my first padawan if you don’t mind.”

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna smerked.
“I am a fast learner. But I have bo mastery of the Light like you Master.”
She tried to encourage Mi’la, that though Rivenna caught on quick, depths of knowledge required more than inner flying and outer floating.
She knew “much to learn, she still had.”
As her braids were settling, Mi’la insisted on marking one. This made Rivenna overjoyed.
“Please Master, give it your special flair.”
She beamed with a smile.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

The Twi'lek grinned, given permission to modify the woman's braid, she knew exactly what to do. "A fast learner you may be, but no mountain is climbed in a single night." She reminded her student, as the Twi'lek removed a single lock of beads from her headdress, she collected it, and began to work it into Rivenna's braids, her fingers working to knot the small cluster of beads neatly into the woman's hair. "You can just call me Mi'la Rivenna, Master still sounds odd to me." She chuckled, biting her lip as she tried to recall how this was done. As a Twi'lek, Mi'la had no hair to form a braid, so instead, she had fashioned jewelry to compensate. Well, it seemed fitting to do a similar feat for her own padawan.

She smiled as she finished, moving her hands away, she was rather pleased with her addition. "There. Now you're offically my padawan. Everyone will be jealous of your special flair." She giggled, rather delighted at the progress made so far.

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna held the lock with beads and smiled.
“Its beautiful Mast.. Mila.”
She would honor her Master’s request to be more informal.
This was all new to her too, for Saavage had been her Master, he did not speak much or share his feelings. It was a relief not to have to read nonverbial gestures and go for long periods with silence. Rivenna much preferred the banter and socialization.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

It was nice to know that her little gesture meant so much to the woman. "I'm glad you approve. Never forget your own value Rivenna, you matter, and do not need to try and work to earn my approval or that of any other. Just be yourself, okay?" She nodded, feeling that might be the best bit of advice she could offer.

She looked the woman over, before nodding in acceptance of what she saw before her. "I've never trained another person before, you might be my first, so...I hope to do right by you, in spite of our troubled start." She snickered, knowing that all that long ago they had nearly killed one another on Mannan. "If you're willing, I think we should construct a new lightsaber for you, if you'd like. We can spar a bit, let you get used to the new connection if that's what you'd be okay with of course." She only hoped she wasn't rushing things.

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna took the advice about being her self to heart. Though she pondered who she was. She had been a Nightsister, a Sith Acolyte, and now a Jedi Aspirant. Was she all these? There certainly was echoes left from her former lives.
“Yes, I would like to forge a new saber. My old one is tainted with misdeeds.”
The saber on her hip pulsed, like a heatbeat. It was filled with rage and hatred, which had turned the blade blood red. Rivenna considered burying it or offerinc it to someone who could cleanse the crystals.
Regardless, she wanted a new crystal, new hilt, and new blade, to go with her new life.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

The woman's answer was straight to the point and confident, something that was a bit of a surprise to the Twi'lek for sure. The truth was, hopefully Rivenna would understand, was that the woman was indeed all these things. Like many living things, the life they lead was complicated, and full of struggle. She had done evil in the past yes, but there was time to redeem oneself and become good in kind. Taking one of her sabers, Mi'la offered it to Rivenna, and smiled. "Well, until then, you can borrow one of mine. When we get to the caves, we can refine you a better blade, to suit the life you have ahead for you." She would hold out the saber, intending for her padawan to take it.

This was Mi'la's second set of sabers she had made, and it had far more meaning instilled into it than her original pair. The hints of Mi'la's former padawan braids dangled from the hilt of this saber, a symbol of her own personal growth. "I just hope I can be worthy of you, Rivenna, but I will let you be the judge of that in due time."

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna took the saber of Mi’la and held it. She looked at the braids dangling from the pummel.
“I am honored!”
Rivenna then clipped it to her belt, the braids dangling down on her black skirt.
“Is it true when a Jedi picks a crystal, they form a bond?”
Rivenna paused.
“The Sith bleed their crystals into silence. The only sounds that cone from the crystal is the negative emotions they poured in.”

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

She was happy to see that Rivenna accepted her weapon, though she did hope it wouldn't be lost in the process. That was a one of kind saber after all. As she spoke on sabers and the crystals, Mi'la was all too willing to explain away. "Well, yes, we do as part of a ritual. It's a difficult process, but one that all jedi undertake it, and you will too when you feel yourself ready." She mused, wondering if Rivenna might become a knight in record time, assuming they were went back to the order. Her skill with the force was rather noticeable, perhaps it wouldn't take long for her to get to that point. "Sith bond in a much more violent method, but you can also purify the crystal in a similar fashion. My master Sakadi did that, and it's possible that you could do it as well, if you wished it. Though, there are also artificial crystals as well that are used by both sides."

Though, now they had to plan our a future trip.

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna smiled. She felt the need to craft a new saber, to seek out a crystal that aligned with her heart.
“If I purify my old saber, I will use it for defending, not destroying.”
She then acknowledged the need to plan there next adventure.
“What next Mi’la?”

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

Mi'la was a bit stumped, the Twi'lek's Lekkus coiling around her neck as she looked away with uncertainty. "Well, that depends, do you want to continue training? I can think of other exercises, or we can try and get to the crystal caves to start your Lightsaber....it's really up to you Rivenna, I trust your judgement." She was trying to treat her like a more mature learner. It would be silly to give her basic padawan treatment. The woman was probably older than Mi'la after all. "I don't want you to feel like you have to listen to me prattle at you. You're probably older than me, and I'd rather not embarrass you by giving you orders and what not." She playfully tapped the woman's shoulder, trying to give the impression they were equals in a sense.

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna smiled.
“I would like to find a crystal and forge a saber. The caves of Illum are fabled. Though I never have visited them.”
The Padawan shook her head.
“You don’t prattle, at least not in my view. I relish what wisdom you have to pass on to me. As for age, I hardly know my own, my birth was unconventional.”
Rivenna paused, then continued, “I am told I am 35 years old by a Med Droid, but I feel young at heart.”
Rivenna’s traumatic upbringing and lose of her mother made her emotionally cling to youthful notions, having had so much happen when she was a child and teen, she wanted to revisit things like fun and romance, which were stifled by the need to grow up too fast.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

Hearing what the woman wished to do, Mi’la pondered to herself. She had come to show the woman the caves of Dantooine. Ilum was too dangerous to risk going to, not with the Maw so close to it now. “Well, there is a sight nearby. I planned to take you there to make your crystal. It’s safer than Ilum. I’d rather not take you there with the war about.”

Not to mention there was a whole other storm gathering there. “Being truthful, I thought we were the same age. You have me beat by three years, but still, I’d rather not be an irritating master. But….if you wish to get to making your blade, then by all means.” She motioned up with her hand, and stood. “Well, we can make your saber and practice. Though given your skills I think you can hold your own against me, but I have a few tricks you haven’t seen yet.” She smiled, waving towards the storage unit to the side of the ship, and opening up the unit, revealed an air speeder waiting for the pair to take.

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna nodded. She was curious about these Maw folk, though by the name they did not sound positive.
“I would love to see these caves!”
The Speeder emerged and Rivenna shouted,
“Shotgun!”
Her voice was so elated, so joyful, unlike the somber tone she had on Manaan.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

Hearing the enthusiasm that was in the woman’s voice, Mi’la made no protest as Rivenna made for the speeder, allowing her to climb inside as Mi’la took to the pilots chair. With their destination in mind, she slowly backed out of the cargo hold and began take off, going off of memory for where the crystal caves of Dantooine were. As the pair climbed, they left behind the site of the ship, as Mi’la would reach to the clouds before coasting forward, allowing her apprentice to take in the sights.

It had been too long since she had gotten behind an air speeder. She honestly missed the sensation off flight.

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

As the air speeder took flight, Mi’la braids danced in the manufacuried wind. Her eyes grew larger and her mouth eide open with glee, bearing her white porcelain colored teeth. The feeling was unlike anything she had felt before. She raised her hands over her head and giggled. It was as if the dark shroud she had carried was now gone.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

Glancing to the woman, Mi’la had to ponder if this change would last for long. A small part of her cautioned against optimism, as the force had a plan for the both of them, and whatever that would go as she hoped it would.

“Rivenna, be honest with me. How do you feel?” She asked, the Twi’lek shifting her speeder towards the sight, giving several minutes until they arrived at their destination. Until then, she wanted her padawan to be open with her here and now.

 

[Rivenna Vehementi]

Rivenna turned to her Master.
“I feel exhilarated!”
The Padawan knew that joy may not last, that happiness can be fleeting, but she did not care. She was determined not to focus on the torture of the past, but yo be in the moment, to savor, and worry about future suffering, when and if it happened.

 

[Mi'la Undari]

Testing, One To Three.

Location: On Dantooine
Tags: Lady Vehementi

Spoiler: Currently Equipped

Tython Sentinel Robes
Lightsabers x 2
Omi-Tool Arm (Right Arm)
Prosthetic Lekku
Numa Class Headdress

The woman's response was short if nothing else, but she did truly seem to be happy and content. The Twi'lek eyed her for a moment, before nodding, looking on ahead. She had to ponder what it was like to be free, actually free from slavery and the notions of your life not being your own. She had known that feeling of course, of having been enslaved. But it wasn't quite the same as this. Not like what Rivenna had undergone.

It was why she had managed to carve a life out for herself as a jedi, and perhaps in time, so too would Rivenna. Glancing back to the woman, Mi'la gave a curt nod. "Well, enjoy life while you can Rivenna. It won't last like this forever." She wasn't sure if that's what the woman needed to hear, but that's what Mi'la felt had to be said.