Which Witch?

[Joza Perl]

A look of relief eased her worried features when Nik suddenly grabbed her hand, too concerned to flush or glare or produce a more Joza-like reaction. He didn’t seem too worse for the wear, at least he was conscious and able to move somewhat. At his comment, the look of concern for his well-being melted into a typical exasperated look from the woman a she rolled her eyes. “Both, I g—“ Joza suddenly stopped short as he brought a hand up to wipe away the makeup that covered her scar, and if she hadn’t been so startled with his actions she might have sighed and tossed a displeased look his sway. “Shut up,” She mumbled softly, but didn’t make a move to push his hand away. The touch actually felt…nice.

“O-oh.” Content to stay like this for a while, Joza was sudden pulled back to the temple by Nikias. I think I lost too much blood. Even though my wounds are mainly blunt… Nodding at his request and eager to get herself away from that train of thought, the Zeltron took his arm and put it over her shoulder. She lifted him to the best of her ability and attempted to support his weight the best she could. Joza’s body had strengthened since she began her training as a Jedi, but she had still sustained some injuries that left her strength wavering. Luckily Nikias was not mortally wounded as she didn’t think she’d be able to carry him.

“Your telekinetic powers have grown. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Padawan do something like that.” She commented before lapsing into a thoughtful silence for a few moments. They slowly moved inside the shelter of the dilapidated temple, the humidity rising from the rain. “I’d offer to take you as an official Padawan, but honestly…I wouldn’t be a good teacher. And you’re on the cusp of Knighthood yourself.” She tilted her gaze toward him as she finally spoke, eyes wandering along the temple walls as her words faded. “But, I’m always available if you’d like to spar or meditate. Or talk and whatever.”

[member="Nikias"]

 

[Akhilleus]

[SIZE=10pt]Not putting his full weight on Joza[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Nikias only put as much as needed for him to ease the pain off his ribs and leg. Hobbling along awkwardly the pair began making their way into the temple. Nikias hadn't truly wanted to break his contact with Joza either[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] but whatever happened between them could possibly make things awkward or even gain scrutiny from the other Jedi at the Voss temple. While Nikias didn't truly care about such a thing happening he didn't want Joza's reputation to be ruined among the jedi for something that Nikias himself wanted. Looking down at Joza[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]Nikias noticed that she may actually be having a slightly hard time supporting his weight and shifted some of it off her. At the same time[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] he felt a sudden jolt of pain radiate through his body that almost made him fall forward. Retaining his composure Nikias was able to contain the incident to a fit of coughs that did nothing for the pain.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]"Hmm I wasn't thinking of that when I saw you falling,[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] I simply didn't want you to die. It was the least I could've done considering that you were the one who struck down the witch. Speaking of people with growing talents that was amazing. I haven't see anyone do such a thing except my father[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] and even then I don't think he could've matched what you've done." As they entered the temple Nikias gave a sigh of relief that they had escaped the rain and due to Joza once again doubting herself. "Even if I'm on the cusp of knighthood I think that matters little. You will be a great teacher and whoever gets you will be lucky. Not only are you great in battle[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt], you're cunning[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt],[/SIZE][SIZE=10pt] and kind. Though I don't think you'll want to spar again. Don't want to ruin your reputation." Nikias joked as he experienced another fit of coughs. "How about next time we go to your homeworld and you show me around?" Nikias asked but brought their journey to a stop where before them on a pedestal in the center of the temple was a glowing holocron that cast a dim glow on the area around it. "Think we found your reward." [/SIZE]

[member="Joza Perl"]

 

[Joza Perl]

[member="Nikias"]

Joza felt some of the pressure from his body ease as he shifted his weight, and the coughs that followed made her narrow her gaze. “Stop that.” She insisted, making it sound more like she was demanding that he stop coughing rather than bearing the brunt of his weight. “You’re making your injuries worse, Nik.”

The Zeltron snorted and shook her head as they hobbled along through the temple, keeping her eyes out for any weak spots that might cave in onto them. “Kind isn’t usually a word that someone would use to describe me. I’m just doing my duty as a…Jedi…” Her words faded as she truly thought about her alignment and how it was beginning to become compromised. Still, she didn’t challenge him on the rest of the description. “I still maintain that I wouldn’t make a good teacher. Not yet, anyhow.” She cleared her thought while readjusting this man’s weight on her shoulder. Still, she had to laugh at his teasing. “Once you stop hacking like an old man, I’ll gladly take you on.”

A look of surprise came across her face when he mentioned visiting her home planet. “You want to go to Zeltros? What a good, wholesome Jedi you are.” A slow grin spread across her face. “Sure. I’d love to show you why it’s called the pleasure planet.” Okay, maybe that was a bit too far. She couldn’t help herself.

“Oh…” The cheekiness faded from her expression as she realized they’d come to stand before the item they’d spent hours trudging through the jungle to find. Swallowing lightly, Joza carefully let go of Nik’s arm and balanced in in the crux between her neck and shoulder lest she fall over. Extending her one mobile hand out, she sought the holocron for a few seconds, concentrating. After a few long moments, the corners of the artifact began to twist and pull apart, the mechanical noises echoing off of the stone temple walls…

[Exit]