Private Under the Stars (Camping thread let's gooooo)

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Jasper Kai'el Braze Aris Noble

The idea of a camping trip wasn't exactly what Jonyna had expected to be doing this week, but she wouldn't pass it up, and probably wouldn't admit how much she needed it. Getting her thoughts away from fighting, away from the worries of being on the Council, and while she wouldn't tell Jenn Kryze this, away from worrying about her new relationship. As much as she loved her new Lyrana, some space every once and a while was nice.

Ukatis.

That was where she had decided to bring them. Not because it was anywhere special, but just because it was...peaceful. Within the borders of the GA, in a place away from the fighting. Safe, calm, and nice.

The fields just outside the forest, away from the towns or cities, it was a nice little getaway.

"Alright, I'm setting up the tent. Aris, there's a cooking kit in my bag. Can you and Braze set that up? It's got a pot and a set of grills. Just get a campfire going and we should be good."

She paused, looking over to Jasper, as she pulled out a tent set from her rather overpacked ruck. "...ya know, I never really got the chance to talk much to you back when you were on the Council. How's life outside of the Core doing for ya?"

 

[Aris Noble]

Get the campfire going?

Aris gave a simple nod to his Master, even a little smile. Cooking wasn't something he was the best at, but he certainly could get a fire going. He started to set up the fire pit as Cinder, the flaming bird on his shoulder, watched intently. They knew what was about to happen. Fire. A big fire. They loved fire. He glanced up to Jonyna and Jasper, smiling just a bit as he listened.

Camping would be good. Hopefully. Should be good.

Braze | Jonyna Si | Jasper Kai'el

 

[Braze]

TAGS: Aris Noble Jonyna Si Jasper Kai'el

"Alright, I'm setting up the tent. Aris, there's a cooking kit in my bag. Can you and Braze set that up? It's got a pot and a set of grills. Just get a campfire going and we should be good."

"I got you!" Braze chirped, moving quickly to gather all the rocks he could find. He plucked them up with ease, bringing them over to where Aris was setting up the tinder. Carefully, he lined the outside of the pit with the stones, using telekinesis to save a bit of time. Each small rock was neatly placed, stacked atop one another to form a tidy little perimeter.

"This reminds me of when Jasper Kai'el and I got stuck during the Celestial Convergence. The skies were amazing," Braze said, his hands moving deftly as he arranged the stones.

He perked up at the sight of a firebird, his curiosity immediately piqued. "Where'd you find that little friend, Aris?" he asked with genuine interest, his fascination with animals shining through.

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[Jasper Kai'el]

Ukatis
Tags: Braze , Aris Noble , Jonyna Si

Lightsaber
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Ukatis.

The last time Jasper had been here he was going hand-to-hand with Domina Prime , and before that he was breaking Corazona von Ascania out of her forced imprisonment. Needless to say he hadn't had great experiences the last few times he had been here, so it was nice to actually get the opportunity to enjoy the good parts of the planet. He didn't want to have a solely negative view of his sister-in-arms home. Cora would certainly prefer it that way.

"...ya know, I never really got the chance to talk much to you back when you were on the Council. How's life outside of the Core doing for ya?"

"Busy," Jasper shrugged, "But that's just how it goes. I don't imagine that's something that's ever going to change. I'm doing my best to try to keep myself grounded though. My partner and adopted daughter reterned from a stent of time away, so I've managed a bit more family time... Well, as much as I can..."

Marissa Shoda was always a bright light in his life, even if she was rough around the edges. That was enough to keep him grounded, as well as his responsibilities towards Braze and Phy .

" Tirin Raene actually reached out to me about teaching at a new academy," he added. "They want me to be Battlemaster... I'm thinking about taking the position."

"This reminds me of when Jasper Kai'el and I got stuck during the Celestial Convergence. The skies were amazing,"

"No little fox things, fortunately," Jasper chuckled.

Jasper was quick to put up his own tent. It was simple, composed of dark green canvas and folding joints that locked themselves into place with minimal effort. All designed by himself, of course, created for this trip over the span of a week. Using his mechanical arm with no hammer, he drove the tent stakes in one by one.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Jasper Kai'el Braze Aris Noble

"Force, I know that feeling. I spent so long dealing idealizing about becoming a council member, now that I am one, I barely get a moment to myself. You know any tips or tricks to deal with it? Any secret hideaways in the Temple that I should know about?" Jonyna chuckled, looking over to Braze and Aris.

"You guys bring any food? I'm not opposed to hunting my own if we need to."

Jonyna's tent was...modest. She seemed to be using the Force to drive the stakes, and the cloth wasn't anything special. Jonyna wasn't expecting it to rain, so Jonyna had packed light.

And even if it did rain, she had the ability to change that...

 

[Aris Noble]

"In a tree. He was alone, so, Master Si suggested I bring him home."

"Home. Home."

Cinder repeated the words as Aris continue to bare hand split the firewood. One by one he'd get the pit all ready to light, but it was the bird that set it aflame. It perched on the wood, flaring up to set the whole thing ablaze in an instant, with the flaming bird still inside. It flew up a moment later, seeming to float and dance around the new fire as Aris got comfortable next to it.

"We could go hunting. I'm not against it."

Jonyna Si | Jasper Kai'el | Braze

 

[Braze]

TAGS: Jasper Kai'el Jonyna Si Aris Noble

Braze winced as the dust from the wood scattered off the logs. His gaze shifted to the bird, seemingly entranced by the fire crackling to life beside it.

"I, uh... don't really enjoy hunting," Braze admitted, "but I don't mind fishing. I don't have the same attachment to scaled sea creatures as I do to cute, fluffy critters." He offered a small smile in reply. "Those little fox things were pretty funny, if I remember right," Braze added, recalling how they had practically gnawed on Jasper's boots and generally caused trouble.

"What's his name?" he asked Aris, glancing again at the beautiful bird, finding it hard to look away.

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