The Student

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It had been many years since a student had stepped foot upon the Graywall's grounds. Once, it had been a center of learning for the Jedi Order. Eventually it had evolved into a family home, but its legacy remained. The force thrummed through every atom of the ancient castle, its presence a constant and comforting thing for those attuned to it. It was, above all else, the perfect place for a young Jedi Padawan to begin his journey into a much larger world.

So it was that Cedric stood in the center of the courtyard, his arms folded behind the small of his back. He was clad in the dark robes of an Essonian Jedi Knight, and his lightsaber hung freely from his hip. For once, his scarred visage was not hidden by his late father's helmet.

"The boy is my cousin," Cedric mused, "Though I only ever met him when he was a small boy. He's a teenager now, and his mother has trusted me with his training and safety," the knight's brow furrowed. "I've never taken on a full time student before. I'm going to need your help."

Cedric cast his gaze down to R3-F3. The little astromech had become something of a near constant companion for Cedric, though this was the first time he'd ever elected to confide his personal feeling to the droid.

The sound of engines roared overhead. Cedric looked up, and found himself cracking a thin smile as the transport shuttle settled down on the landing pad. "That'll be him. Ready to say hello?"

[member="Garo Brandall"], [member="R3-F3"]

 

[thatlazybrit]

It had been an interesting couple of days for Garo. For a moment, he was peacefully at home like always, and next, he was told that he was to be sent to his cousin which he had only met once and was not to see his family for a long time. This obviously was hard for Garo to swallow, however he knew the Force led him towards this, and did not stray from it.

From his departure, he had time to think about things. He did not remember his cousin well, and from what his mother said he sounded like the type just for Garo. As they entered into the atmosphere of Ruusan, Garo could not help but feel the strong sense of the force within the planet. It gave him a calming presence that seemed to rush over him. As they approached, Garo looked outside the transport window and saw as they advance upon this ancient castle that seemed to be almost the heart of the strong force connected throughout the planet.

He didn't know what to expect as the transport touched down, so he sported the hood of his tattered brown robe, and continued out of the ship.

[member="Cedric Grayson"]

 

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The child reminded him of himself. There was something about the boy's gait - the way he carried himself - that Cedric understood to be uniquely Grayson. They were an ancient family, one that had delved into the darkest corners of the force in search of knowledge. They were scholars and warriors; men and women that made world changing decisions throughout their lives. The Jedi Knight could see that very same burden weighing down upon Garo's shoulders, though the boy did not likely know it yet.

Cedric Grayson looked upon the last of his kin with fondness. For the first time in years, the knight felt the warmth of familial love bubble in his chest. His aunt had entrusted him with the boy's safety, and Cedric was determined not to fail her. The galaxy needed more Jedi to halt the tide of darkness - Garo's connection to the force made him a very obvious candidate, but Cedric found himself struck with mild trepidation.

Is it right for me to train the boy? Is it right for me to let him face the same horrors that I did?

His brow furrowed, though he understood that the boy would be trained one way or the other. Better that he learn under family than a stranger.

The knight's arms opened wide as the boy stepped off the ship. "Garo! Gods you've grown since I last saw you! Welcome to the Graywall."

[member="Garo Brandall"]

 

[thatlazybrit]

As Garo stepped off of the ship, he saw his cousin great him with open arms and a gratefulness in his eye. He glanced at the small astromech droid next to him, Garo was very fond of droids and knew he would like the droid. He approached his cousin, not knowing exactly what to do. So he stuck his hand out to Cedric with a big smile: "It has been a while cousin."

Garo looked around the castle. It was quite bigger than anything he had ever seen and was enriched in the Force. You could see on hiss face the awestruck feeling he had within him. He knew this was going to be an interesting experience.

[member="Cedric Grayson"]