Cora listened closely as both Ryana and Albrecht expressed their thoughts about Ukatis' ability - and expectations - regarding contributions to the looming war. Both raised valid points from their perspective.
"I'd imagine that the Alliance would take into consideration Ukatis' recent troubles. We weren't targeted because the Enclave wanted to rule us or take what little resources we had - they struck us in retaliation for Ryloth. For all the good the Alliance has done here, Ukatis was caught in the crossfire. The people here will never forget that."
Cora's lips twitched into a near-frown. Visions did not come to her easily, but she'd had visceral foresight into the sacking of Axilla. It had been
powerful, and though the they'd prevented the capital's total destruction, it was the type of thing that would reverberate through generations.
Yet, there was a grim truth to the fact that Ukatis would not be able to reliably sustain itself without the aid of an outside power. As much as Cora wanted to wholeheartedly support their alliance with GA, it made a small, inward part of her turn bitter.
"We won't be able to contribute as much as some of the more…progressive worlds, and I doubt that we would be expected to. But we understand that this partnership is not a one-way deal."
Before the attack, the Alliance had helped to provide much needed foodstuffs to supplement Ukatis' poor harvests. Though views on the galactic power varied among the citizens, Ukatians
were prideful. A debt would not go unpaid.
"As will I. My ties to Ukatis are strong, but stemming the Dark Empire's tide is my duty as a Jedi, and a part of defending my home."
There were other things she wanted to do, too, that the crown would look upon less favorably than her relief work. A Jedi temple on Ukatis might be seen as a slow encroachment into the native culture. Force traditions were sparse here, after all.
A pair of racyons scampered past, drawing her attention down, then out over the crowd for a few lingering moments. She followed a familiar thread to the form of
Makko Vyres
, clad in Jedi robes. Idly, she wondered what he'd look like dressed as a Ukatian noble. Yes, there would be fine trousers, a vest and complementary cravat in his future, even if she had to
convince him.
"Oh," Jonyna's question was more lighthearted than she'd expected, and a genuine smile filtered onto the blonde's face.
"I've spent most of my time on Ukatis, organizing relief work. I've already delegated the majority of my responsibilities, and will return to Coruscant, soon.
"How about yourself, Jonyna? What've you and your padawans been up to?"
Ko Vuto
had been knighted, and Cora recalled that Jonyna had another feline apprentice, though she hadn't yet met
Rayia Si
.
—
(
Vera Noble
Fuzzy)
As Fuzzy approached, he would find Lula lounging beneath a picnic table. On her back, the racyon plucked at a bunch of grapes that rested on her generous belly.
Ah, the virtues of opposable thumbs.
Lula watched Fuzzy's courtship display with discerning, beady little eyes. Finally, she rolled over and padded to the donut, giving it a noisy sniff. She dug in, finishing off the pastry with animalistic delight.
Then, she approached Fuzzy. Lula sniffed him over and raised a paw. After hovering for a few indecisive moments, she huffed and waddled to the torn trash bag.
Munching on a discarded funnel cake, her answer was clear. Fuzzy was welcome to join her.
Auteme
Valery Noble
Nir Si
Aris Noble
Zaiya Ceti
Monaray Dod
made her feel uncomfortable. 
Corazona von Ascania
, the fellow jedi knight feeling a bit more calming in this case. 
Jonyna Si
Ailmar Dawnstone
Efret Farr
