Young Hearts and Minds

[Azna Kahn]

Knowledge is power. That was one of the teachings the Jedi always stood for and one that Azna always held in regard. It was true that often knowledge and wisdom, though being different yet so similar, were always dividing factors in battles. How often did someone have to look back from experiences in order to know how to win a battle or make a decision that could effect their lives as well as others? How often has history taught the galaxy lessons that have either saved or destroyed? Needless to say Azna was not one for denying the chance to learn what she could.

In the archives room of the Jedi temple Azna, the young Pantoran Padawan, was currently looking through the records dating back to the Clone Wars. Her intuitive mind questioned so much about the Jedi who served in those days and how they operated among the Clone Troopers in battle. From what she'd read they acted as generals in the tie of war, taking command and leading the troops. Even the padawans were considered above the ranks of mere soldiers. To think that such an achievement could be given to someone who'd not even passed the trials of becoming a knight. It was impressive to say the least.

Azna always liked coming to read. Anything she could learn in her eventual studies and rising to the ranks of the Jedi knights was always a benefaction for her. It was more than just going to the practice chambers and fighting with droids and other students. It was about learning how to use your mind as well as your body.

[member="Lynn Corerunner"]

 

[Lynn Nantaris]

Thousands upon thousands of datacrons lined the archives providing knowledge and secrets one would find invaluable. Lynn, was seeking only one thing today, knowledge on ice storms and how they are created. Sure, most people knew how an ice storm was made, but delving into it on a molecular level was a whole other realm.

She sat in silence as she studied the datacron diving deep into the mysteries of this rare force ability. She noticed others in the room, there weren't many, but she wasn't alone except where she sat. Being perfectly honest, she was still rather new to the Galactic Alliance and so she didn't really know anyone. It didn't really matter, she was here with a purpose and studying and gaining new powers was the means to the end for now. She sighed, this datacron was interesting, but the more she delved into it the more she came to the conclusion it was not what she was needing. She looked at the selve from where she got the datacron and used the Force to send the Datacron back. She used her sight to find a datacron on Jar'Kai and pulled it to her with the Force. Now she began delving into it as well.

(sorry for taking so long, things came up.)
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[Azna Kahn]

After finishing her first of several tomes to look into while she was on her downtime Azna stood to return it to it's place. She passed by some of the others in the library before seeing one of the datacrons floating by a few feet in front of her. She looked to see a fellow student using the Force to guide it to her hands. Azna herself smirked with relief, for a moment thinking she was seeing things. After returning her tome she was about to walk back when she noticed the same girl looking conflicted with her readings. She seemed lost or unsatisfied with what she'd taken from the shelf, perking her curiosity to help in whatever way possible.

Confidently she approached and asked "Do you need help finding something? I know the droids tend to help but sometimes they're judgment can be a bit too technical for my liking."

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[Lynn Nantaris]

Lynn looked up at the blue girl who approached her. Lynn's eyes were almost a glowing blue as she looked deep into the girl before her taking her in. She was much younger than Lynn and her rough hands suggested she did manual labor. She smiled as the young girl approached with confidence without knowing what she was approaching. Oh, the irony.

She used her hand to gently touch the datacron and deactivate it. "I am finding things, but thank you." She smiled, "That isn't why you are here, is it? Tell me, what can I help you with?"


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[Azna Kahn]

Her answer wasn't expected but accepted. Anza only tried to be as kind as possible to her fellow students. Force only knew if one day they would be side-by-side in a fight against the Sith or whatever other threats would arise in the galaxy. She was a little surprised, however, by her reply with another question instead.

With a bashful smirk she answered "I'm actually looking into old Jedi histories. I've been studying the Clone Wars and how the old order had fought in those days. It's all rather fascinating actually."

Azna had a feeling this student might have been more seasoned than her. The way the Force felt around her suggested as such. For all she knew she was dealing with someone who'd had more training and experience than her, which was partly why Azna had compensated by reading what she could before finally being assigned her master.

 

[Lynn Nantaris]

A ripple, like a stone thrown into a pond. It was only a pebble, but she could feel that her chosen response created a slight ripple. She would divert her tactics to a more subtle approach instead of straight forward. She looked away from the girl and turned her attention to the datacrons searching the selves through the Force, she stopped on one and used the Force to pull it to her. There was not amazing practice or skill in using the Force to pull things to her. In fact, it suggested Lynn was too lazy to get up and go get it herself. That was what the Force was in some respects, a reason to be lazy.

She let the datacron rest in her hands, "I am familiar with the clone wars, this datacron dives not directly into the war itself, but the Senate. I know you know how it ends or at least should know, but the lead up to it is interesting. I find it fascinating the strongest Sith Lord of the time could hold such a high position yet the truth could go unnoticed. Studying the past and our mistakes can prevent us from the same mistakes." "Or prepare us for what is to come." She thought. The future was rarely set in stone and was always changing until it was.

She turned her attention back to the girl before her, "So, the what is it about the Clone Wars that interests you so much?"


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[Azna Kahn]

There was something in the Force unseen but felt by Azna, and possibly this girl as well. The obvious first meeting between them had an askew outcome. Despite it Azna was glad to know that the girl wasn't just trying to make her go away or show her annoyance at being bothered with whatever it was she was reading. As she went on to explain her own liking of the Clone Wars, and more-so the cunning plan by the then Emperor Palaptine and Sith Lord Sidious. She nodded with enthusiasm and gave small agreeing sounds as she explained herself before the question of why she was so interested came up.

"Oh. Well, personally, I was looking into the Jedi exploits at the time. It's incredible to know that our Order also served as generals and fighters during the conflict. We fought alongside the Republic instead of controlling it like so many thought. After all we ARE peacekeepers in the end."

[member="Lynn Corerunner"]

 

[Lynn Nantaris]

Lynn perked up, but then she looked a bit confused. "Aren't the Jedi still considered Generals in times of war? I mean, there are more of us now so maybe not all of us, but I always assumed it were still the case." Lynn smiled, "Oh, I am not sure honestly I am still new here so I only know what I have read." She motioned for the other Padawan to sit next to her. She used the Force to bring a few more datacrons to them regarding the Clone Wars. As a library droid whizzed by she stopped the droid asking if some refreshments could be brought. The droid beeped a few times and left to get the ordered refreshments. "Well, let's study together and see what we can learn." Lynn smiled once again, she did enjoy not being alone. "I am curious, we are peacekeepers, but we are also warriors. Some people see this as conflicting, how do you see it?"

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[Azna Kahn]

Azna's first response was a silent shrug. Even she wasn't too sure at this point. She'd not served in any battles or heard of anything from any soldiers who served with Jedi in the warring battles. It was true though that given the number of Jedi now compared to that time probably meant different standards. At [member="Lynn Corerunner"] giving the offer to sit Azna happily accepted. She sat and watched as she ordered refreshments, Azna smiling and nodding at the prospect to have something while studying, before Lynn's question was brought up.

She answered "I see us as defenders for peace. Yes, we battle when we need to, but we do so against enemies that others cannot. The Sith are far too strong to face for someone not blessed and trained with the Force. And sometimes they harbinger their own forces that could prove devastating. We Jedi need to be there to help when we can."