Private Where The Light Leads (Draven and Sola)

[Draven Eterena]

Draven decided to remain silent. Reflecting upon how she responded. While he remained close and more or less allowed her to lead. Even with some reflection from the snow. Draven did not know this path, or world, or anything about the system he was in. In fact he was sure he would be placed in a position. He'd need to rely on the force to hopefully lead him to a good place. Though instead it guided a good person to him to help cut some of the mess of relying on his own directions.

Especially a good thing considering moments ago. He was nearly attempting self inflicted spontaneous combustion. By summoning a flame instead of warming himself up. Long story short. Draven was finding recently he was better at finding trouble then trouble was at finding him.


Draven looked ahead hoping for signs their journey neared it's end phase. So they could begin the next step in this adventure. As he was sure much had yet to be done before Draven could finally rest. He also wondered what Sola Wessiri would have on her plate. Thanks to the conundrum Draven had brought upon her. He hoped whatever it was had a alright resolution.

 

[Sola Wessiri]

Quiet contemplation. That was what Sola did during her day to day. It had it's benefits moreso than not. And she was thrilled to find that the Outsider Draven Eterena seemed to be of the same ilk.

It wasn't too long before they could see the lanterns from the Adamite Tower through the trees. No doubt Draven would recognize the Tower to be the bridge tower of an old Imperial Star Destroyer. But to Sola it was home. "We're here." Shadow broke off away from them, keeping to the trees as the pair made their way out of them. "We have stoves to keep the interior heated. Come." She led him to the front door, which was made of thick oak instead of durasteel. Using a key from her pouch, she unlocked the door and opened it, ushering the young man inside.

 

[Draven Eterena]

Draven didn't need much convincing. Like a moth he sought out the nearest stove and hovered.near it. For however long he could get away with the moment of content. He looked towards Sola Wessiri in a quiet manner. While he sought out instruction. Not wanting to waste too much time getting through what needed to be done. The stove was nice and all. Though it wasn't quite like settling down for meditation or a bed. Both of which were on hold until obligation was fulfilled.

Draven more or less knew he was obligated to follow Sola's lead and accept what instructions were given. This was her world, her order, and her place of residency. Honestly Draven wasn't even truly a guest. More or less an unwanted burden whom happened to invite himself to the party by crashing his ship into their ocean. Until such time as Sola informed Draven of whom would be taking charge of his further exploits upon this world. Sola was the closest thing Draven had to an acknowledgement of authority.

The tower's architectural properties were fascinating to Draven. Draven was careful though about reaching out with the force now. As while he really wanted to explore the tower through the force. He also didn't want to go so deep as to not be attentive to what might be needed of him.

 

[Sola Wessiri]

Sola watched Draven Eterena as he walked in, heading to the stoves as most did. After a moment she went there herself, for she too needed to warm up.

The boy was quiet and almost looked as though he was waiting for something. "Are you hungry? We have a kitchen and pantry for meals. There's also a room for you to sleep. Upstairs is the meditation room, so if you see others there, it's best to keep silent." Although there weren't as many Paladins now. And that saddened her. However she buried those feelings down where they belonged. "We have no means of communicating beyond the stars so that you can contact your people." Whether or not Draven could, she had no idea. All that she knew in regards to the Tower was a secret.

 

[Draven Eterena]

Draven listened and looked in the direction she indicated the kitchen was. Then glanced upwards when the meditation room was mentioned. While he let out a soft yawn. Then looked back to Sola before giving a nod of understanding. He then proceeded to seek out the meditation room. Draven was tired and it had been a long day. Though he had a strong feeling of the need to meditate.

He sought out the room she spoke of and saw no more then two figures beyond himself in the room. With respect Draven sought out his own spot in as silent as a manner that he could manage. Before he sat cross legged and rested the back of his hands on his knees. One of the several meditative positions he was taught through the order. His thumb and index finger forming a ring. Which depending on how deeply thought could have meaning or could just be a simple form how to rest.

Draven let his mind open up to the flow of the force around him. Of course it took some time. Though Draven was gradually getting better at the process. Then he remained patient and simply floated with the currents. Finding solace in the experience. It wouldn't be long before the visions began to hint at him.

It started revolving around a chamber or cavern where a faint glow was being drawn to the center of attention. Before gradually drifting outwards. To what appeared to be a volcanic structure which was radiating some signs of activity. Draven got the impression he was supposed to seek out the cavern that was located at a volcanic structure. Draven wasn't sure what was in the cavern.. Though he had a feeling it was not going to be easy to get to. He'd need to make an inquiry towards Sola where a volcano may be upon this world.

Draven opened his eyes and yawned. The room was now empty. Draven got up and stretched. Before wandering to where Sola indicated a bed would be. Before he crashed. He was not asleep for long however. Stirring just before the sun would rise. Even when strained Draven never got much sleep in. More so when he felt things needed to be done. He walked outside of the room. Looked around and then quietly wandered to where he knew the entry way was. While he took a seat upon the ground and patiently waited. Not really sure if there was stuff he should be doing, or well.. What to do if there wasn't things he was obligated to complete.

Sola Wessiri

 

[Sola Wessiri]

While Draven Eterena was meditating, Sola was downstairs in the training room. That was where she was the most emotional. She let it all out against the training dummies, punching and kicking them. She ran the obstacle course, not once, not twice, but three times until her energy was spent. And as always she did it all alone. Most of her Paladin brothers and sisters were dead and at times she thought that she could hear their whispers echoing in the halls.

Once she was finished, Sola went to her bedchambers and fell asleep. It was a much needed sleep and she took it when she could.

Morning arrived not soon after. Or at least it didn't feel like it was that long after. Sola get herself dressed and started to go outside. And that was where she ran into the Outsider, sitting there. "Good morning. Are you feeling better?"

 

[Draven Eterena]

Draven looked to Sola and nodded his head quietly. Draven was not sure about Sola Wessiri nor where he stood in this place. Though he meant to do his best while on Weik. Of course he was a teenager and was bound to find more trouble. He was going to do his best in most instances to remain respectful.

Draven looked towards the door. Then back to her. "Um.. Sola?" Draven began and paused not sure whether to inquire about it quite yet. Though after a moment he decided he might as well finish. "I had a vision last night.. About a cavern within a volcano. I got the sense that the volcano was on this world. Though was not sure if you would have any knowledge about such a place." Draven expressed in a calm manner. Not wanting to quite yet state he had a feeling he needed to go there. In case such a thing was forbidden.

 

[Sola Wessiri]

He seemed to be better, but it was hard to tell given that he wasn't from Weik. So much had changed out there in the rest of the Galaxy that had apparently survived the viruses after all these centuries. Flying ships, weapons that she couldn't yet comprehend. But there was some information on those things far down below. And more. The Adamite Tower held many secrets and she was trusted with it's knowledge before Valknor was taken.

Draven Eterena drew her from her thoughts when he mentioned the vision. Sola's brows rose as she knew of the area that he spoke of. "The Glass Bowl. It's a few week's journey from here. However now is not the time of year to travel. Winters here on Weik are harsh. Did you see anything in this cavern?" She had to deter him from going there. At least for now.

 

[Draven Eterena]

Draven furrowed his brows some while Sola made avocation against journeying to what she referred to as 'The Glass Bowl' which was an oftly catchy name. Draven didn't really have a sense or urgency about travelling to the place. Just a subconscious understanding that he would need to eventually venture there. While curiously did amplify his desire to depart. Draven was also not about to question the wisdom of Sola Wessiri

Draven frowned some as he focused on the details of the vision. "Not inside the cavern exactly. My vision only showed me a general idea of the location. I will note it did emmit a strange yet powerful glow. As if radiating some form of light or energy." Draven expressed. In regards to her question. While he looked to her not sure if she would have any idea why that would be.

 

[Sola Wessiri]

"The Glass Bowl is a special place, with a hot yet humid climate. I have only been there once or twice. My parents might of taken me there when I was younger...I'm not sure. But I was last there perhaps five cycles ago. They cultivate crystals and other minerals there, as well as glass."

It was a pretty place in it's own right. Although Sola would never think of staying there. She prefers to be where her responsibilities were, which were at the Adamite Tower. There was nothing else for her, really. That is unless more Outsiders come to Weik and try to disrupt their lives. If such a thing happened she was sure that she'd probably hide out in the Tower to protect it's secrets, as well as the Force Nexus.

"Have you eaten?"

Draven Eterena

 

[Draven Eterena]

Draven shook his head when Sola Wessiri inquired whether or not Draven had ate. "I did not wish to use the kitchen in case people were still trying to rest." Draven expressed in a calm manner. While he glanced the direction of the kitchen. Was he even hungry? His stomach growled a moment after in reply to his thoughts. While he heaved a soft sigh. He was so intrigued by the concepts of what needed done. His body was taking a stand against him.

Draven got up and wandered the direction of the kitchen. Before preparing himself as simple of a meal as he could manage. To get it over with and get something in his system. When he finished he returned to where Sola was. "So.. What's on the agenda?" He inquired while he bounced on the soles of his feet. Indicating he was as ready to get about doing things as he could be.

 

[Sola Wessiri]

Once Draven Eterena 's stomach growled, Sola indicated with her head for him to head off to the kitchens. "It does no good to go through the day on an empty stomach. Especially during the winter months. The lad seemed ill equipped in dealing with life on his own. Especially on Weik. More than likely he'd remain until the spring months at the very least. They needed to get his airship out of the water, afterall.

But all in good time.

Once he was eating, Sola had returned to the doorway, keeping watch as she worked on mending some rope. Of course she was waiting for the lad, knowing that he'd be eager to earn his keep while he was here. And she didn't need to wait long for he was quick to arrive with the inquisitive look of a youngling. "Patrols. We look for anything out of the ordinary, much like yourself, as well as for anyone or anything needing our help. But I suggest that you dress better for the weather. So let us go to the storeroom." As she spoke, Sola was coiling her rope. Once finished, she shouldered it and led the lad through the hall and down a long stairwell. She kept quiet as smalltalk wasn't her strongsuit. Torches lid the way down for them. At the bottom she led him through a corridor on the left and then to a set of double doors. She gave one of them a push which opened up to the storeroom filled with spare clothing and supplies. "Take your pick."

 

[Draven Eterena]

Draven soaked in the word patrol. Then gave a gentle nod. Before he proceeded to follow Sola Wessiri to where she wanted him to get better prepared for the day. Draven studied what was available. Before grabbing some garbs that would be better suited for winter wear. To throw on top of his robe. Then added in a pair of shoes. Looking agitated about the concept though doing so none the less until he had the skills he needed to avoid them.

From there Draven looked into gear. Grabbing some rope himself. Before he looked towards any weaponry they might have. As he did so Draven had a moment of hesitation as well as a frown. Though really he knew better from previous incidents. Where a man helped him come to a realization which was bitter. Though one he more or less had to acknowledge. Draven found a hand and a half blade. Belting it to his side. Before he looked to Sola. To be sure she was alright with him taking a weapon with himself.

Draven wasn't sure what the patrol might entail. Perhaps it would be uneventful. Though on the off chance it was not. Draven was needing to learn to accept where his skills lied. Even if he would actively try to make them a last resort usage.

 

[Sola Wessiri]

Sola watched Draven Eterena as he gathered clothing and supplies without any judgement. Her features were pretty much unreadible. The way that she saw it, people tended to take what they needed. That was the way of things on Weik. Only a few were greedy.

"This way."

Sola led him up and out of the Tower, moving across the field and into the forest for patrolling.

Days and weeks would pass by. And each one was more or less a repeat of the other. Breakfast, followed by patrolling, followed by supper, followed by training and meditating. The winter months tended to be quieter on Weik, which wasn't a bad thing.

Now was the start of the Thawing season. The snow was melting away, as were the great sheets of ice on the waterways, leaving chunks of little icebergs to float around. Draven's ship was within those depths. And as Sola ate her breakfast, she wondered how long it would be before he'd attempt to retrieve it.

 

[Draven Eterena]

Draven had falling into the routine quite smoothly. With the exception of a few instances. Where he had some standard teenage mischief. Well, except for sending a boulder flying off to where he knew not. As his primary training was invested into martial skill, and control force techniques. Mostly he had been investing into telekinetic ability. As he wished for himself to be able to lift the ship when the time came.

Draven watched as the season gradually passed over to the next one. The snow melting and not because Draven was tinkering with his new found abilities with fire and at times ice. Finally, he approached Sola Wessiri and while bouncing on his now barefooted feet. Once he figured out how to finally fully shield against the elements and temperatures. He had on a kelly green robe and a pair of tan pants. "I'm intending to fetch the ship.. Then I really need to take a trip to the glass bowl. Before I fix it up." Draven expressed in a decisive manner. As he had been instructed to wait for warmer weather to undergo the journey.

While he had done his best to be patient. Draven had re-occurring visions of the place now. The intensity getting more intense. While he saw rock formations which he guessed acted as land markers. As well as a tugging force calling him almost in a louder and louder voice every time he had the vision. If it kept up Draven was going to yeet boulders at things with more direct intent. As his nerves were on fire.

 

[Sola Wessiri]

Sola looked up from her meal as Draven Eterena approached. She listened to his proclemation and nodded. She knew that he'd be wanting to leave. He was afterall, an outsider, and given the apparent luxury of things that didn't exist on Weik, there was plenty of reasons for him to get away.

"I will escort you to The Glass Bowl if you'd like." Of course if he had rather go alone, she was okay with that too. Nothing much phased Sola, and she tended to prefer solitude. She wouldn't be offended either way. But there was less chance of him getting lost or being eaten alive if she was to travel with him. There were other Paladins to watch the Tower while she was absent, if she was needed. Yet she wasn't counting on being needed at all.