Leia "fITE ME" Organa (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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[At least Obi-Wan isn't making excuses and assuming the best of Anakin anymore. His honesty is something she can and does appreciate given the seriousness of their situation. It's what she'd hoped he would've realized earlier on, but well, that goes without saying. She doesn't even need to say "told you so" when she's aware that Obi-Wan already knows she was right.]
And what of you? Will you be safe?
[She doesn't know it was Obi-Wan that Anakin attacked on the surface, but she does know he has been attacked once before. While she's grateful Obi-Wan is taking a hands-on approach this time, she doesn't want him getting hurt, even with their differences being what they were.]
And what of you? Will you be safe?
[She doesn't know it was Obi-Wan that Anakin attacked on the surface, but she does know he has been attacked once before. While she's grateful Obi-Wan is taking a hands-on approach this time, she doesn't want him getting hurt, even with their differences being what they were.]
[Regretfully, yes. Though in a way, it took all of this for Anakin to realize that he had a problem to begin with. So it wasn't exactly a complete loss or waste of time. So he doesn't quite regret giving Anakin a chance. He deserved that much, even if Leia doesn't think so. It's just that he blew it and now the next step had to be taken.
Though he has realized maybe he should have taken a few more steps before now.]
Well... Anakin is stronger than I am. I can hold my own in most cases, but that's another reason why I wanted him to live here. I won't be alone with him.
Though he has realized maybe he should have taken a few more steps before now.]
Well... Anakin is stronger than I am. I can hold my own in most cases, but that's another reason why I wanted him to live here. I won't be alone with him.
[Again, there's a pause as she considers Yoda's response. It's about what she expected, given his earlier response to the similar question, but at least he's consistent. Had his answer been any different, he would have been shut down immediately.
Using the Force is one thing, being a Jedi is another, and she has no interest in the latter. That's Luke's thing, and her path to repairing the galaxy was elsewhere. But here, here there was a need to know how to defend herself without relying on blasters.]
I accept.
[But all she really knows about the Force mostly comes from Luke and Vader back home, and what she's seen here. Which isn't much of a variety, all things considered, so--]
What can the Force do? Aside from how Luke uses it, that is.
Using the Force is one thing, being a Jedi is another, and she has no interest in the latter. That's Luke's thing, and her path to repairing the galaxy was elsewhere. But here, here there was a need to know how to defend herself without relying on blasters.]
I accept.
[But all she really knows about the Force mostly comes from Luke and Vader back home, and what she's seen here. Which isn't much of a variety, all things considered, so--]
What can the Force do? Aside from how Luke uses it, that is.
Good. Do my best I will, to see that you are properly educated.
[He pauses, as Leia was basically jumping right into the deep end with her question. There was a lot to the Force, and not even Yoda had experienced it all.]
Connects all life together, the Force does. In hands properly trained, virtually no limit there is in what the Force can do, limited only by the will of the wielder. Through the Force, you may sense the intentions of those who would keep them guarded, or calm sentient beings with your own inner calm. See critical moments you may, times in which direct action is necessary to tip the scale of a conflict in your favor, though great focus is required for this particular gift.
[He pauses again.]
Many are the mysteries of the Force, and not even I, in my 900 years, have seen them all. Teach you how to apply the Force to your natural abilities I can. Beyond that, we may discover potential you have for further gifts together.
[He pauses, as Leia was basically jumping right into the deep end with her question. There was a lot to the Force, and not even Yoda had experienced it all.]
Connects all life together, the Force does. In hands properly trained, virtually no limit there is in what the Force can do, limited only by the will of the wielder. Through the Force, you may sense the intentions of those who would keep them guarded, or calm sentient beings with your own inner calm. See critical moments you may, times in which direct action is necessary to tip the scale of a conflict in your favor, though great focus is required for this particular gift.
[He pauses again.]
Many are the mysteries of the Force, and not even I, in my 900 years, have seen them all. Teach you how to apply the Force to your natural abilities I can. Beyond that, we may discover potential you have for further gifts together.
[Well. She already knew Anakin was stronger than Obi-Wan, but part of that she sort of attributed to his age at the time. The age he is now, though, maybe he'll stand a better chance.]
Who do you live with?
[Because well. She avoided Obi-Wan's place in the past because it was near where Anakin used to live. She doesn't know who he lives with now thanks to that.]
Who do you live with?
[Because well. She avoided Obi-Wan's place in the past because it was near where Anakin used to live. She doesn't know who he lives with now thanks to that.]
[And he actually lives in a different place now all together.]
Master Qui-Gon and Rey.
[Obviously Qui-Gon is a bit busy right now thanks to protecting Bail, but Rey was still around. Probably not happy with this turn of events but he trusted her to help him if the need arose.]
Master Qui-Gon and Rey.
[Obviously Qui-Gon is a bit busy right now thanks to protecting Bail, but Rey was still around. Probably not happy with this turn of events but he trusted her to help him if the need arose.]
[Well that's just a great and detailed description!! Sure, it describes the possibilities of using the Force, but possibilities aren't specifics, and Leia wanted specific examples to get a better picture of what she's dealing with here.]
Perhaps my question was too vague.
[She's not a Jedi, she won't be a Jedi, but she can probably use the Jedi as an example for the sort of things she wants to know here.]
In the Jedi Order, how did people generally use the Force, outside of just in battle?
Perhaps my question was too vague.
[She's not a Jedi, she won't be a Jedi, but she can probably use the Jedi as an example for the sort of things she wants to know here.]
In the Jedi Order, how did people generally use the Force, outside of just in battle?
[Yoda can't help but be vague. Training in the Force wasn't like learning how to pilot a ship, after all. It was more about feeling the Force and letting it guide you than a specific skillset that you could learn out of a book.]
Direct and to the point, your question was, but unlike any other skill, is using the Force. Teach you I can, but first you must let go of rigid ideas of what the Force is and is not.
[There's tones of reprimand in Yoda's voice. While he was leaving the Jedi way out of it, the Force wasn't a blaster, to be fired and set aside.]
Perhaps in person, this lesson is better conducted.
Direct and to the point, your question was, but unlike any other skill, is using the Force. Teach you I can, but first you must let go of rigid ideas of what the Force is and is not.
[There's tones of reprimand in Yoda's voice. While he was leaving the Jedi way out of it, the Force wasn't a blaster, to be fired and set aside.]
Perhaps in person, this lesson is better conducted.
Rey?
[She knows Rey, sort of. Not well, they've only spoken a few times, but she knows what she looks like. And she's not so sure she likes the idea of counting on her to help contain Anakin.]
You'd have her help you contain Anakin if things take a turn for the worse?
[She knows Rey, sort of. Not well, they've only spoken a few times, but she knows what she looks like. And she's not so sure she likes the idea of counting on her to help contain Anakin.]
You'd have her help you contain Anakin if things take a turn for the worse?
Contain him? No. But I know she would go for help.
If the worst happens and I'm unable to stop him, I'm not certain there's anyone else that could. Prevention is the only good option here.
If the worst happens and I'm unable to stop him, I'm not certain there's anyone else that could. Prevention is the only good option here.
[Well that's better than she was originally thinking. Going for help is acceptable.]
There's Luke.
[But she doesn't know how much of a chance Luke would even stand, and really, she doesn't want to find out.]
But, thank you.
[Because she's at least not above thanking him for finally coming to his senses and doing what needs to be done.]
There's Luke.
[But she doesn't know how much of a chance Luke would even stand, and really, she doesn't want to find out.]
But, thank you.
[Because she's at least not above thanking him for finally coming to his senses and doing what needs to be done.]
That's true, but I'd rather not ask that of him.
[But if it came down to it, he might have to. The number of Jedi that could put up a fight against Anakin were few, and even then might not be enough. Still, that was a last resort.]
... There's no need to thank me. But... you are welcome.
[A bit of grief actually leaks through at that point.]
[But if it came down to it, he might have to. The number of Jedi that could put up a fight against Anakin were few, and even then might not be enough. Still, that was a last resort.]
... There's no need to thank me. But... you are welcome.
[A bit of grief actually leaks through at that point.]
Perhaps so.
[Because at least in person, it's easier to get a demonstration of other things the Force can do. Beyond jumping and moving things and all that, that is.]
But if it's the same to you, I'd like to wait a bit before that.
[Since she's still shaken up about That Whole Anakin Thing, and she knows he focus is elsewhere. With how difficult meditation was with Obi-Wan when things were more normal here, she has a feeling that trying to do anything with the Force while she's like this just won't end well.]
[Because at least in person, it's easier to get a demonstration of other things the Force can do. Beyond jumping and moving things and all that, that is.]
But if it's the same to you, I'd like to wait a bit before that.
[Since she's still shaken up about That Whole Anakin Thing, and she knows he focus is elsewhere. With how difficult meditation was with Obi-Wan when things were more normal here, she has a feeling that trying to do anything with the Force while she's like this just won't end well.]
I don't disagree with that. Luke is... already in a difficult enough position.
[Which is mostly her fault, or at least she feels like it is. The details, she knows, Obi-Wan doesn't need.
But she feels that grief, and while she doesn't fully trust Obi-Wan as she did before, he's doing her (and the rest of Empatheias) a favor. So she can't help but ask--]
Are you sure you'll be fine?
[Which is mostly her fault, or at least she feels like it is. The details, she knows, Obi-Wan doesn't need.
But she feels that grief, and while she doesn't fully trust Obi-Wan as she did before, he's doing her (and the rest of Empatheias) a favor. So she can't help but ask--]
Are you sure you'll be fine?
I'll have to be.
[There really wasn't much of a choice was there? But he wasn't going to lie and say this wouldn't be difficult.]
Don't worry, I will do what I have to if it comes to that.
[Even if he didn't want to. Even if it might tear him apart.]
[There really wasn't much of a choice was there? But he wasn't going to lie and say this wouldn't be difficult.]
Don't worry, I will do what I have to if it comes to that.
[Even if he didn't want to. Even if it might tear him apart.]
[She knows this is hard for Obi-Wan, she does. But she can't help that small feeling of vindication at Obi-Wan finally admitting the one reassurance she wanted from him. But mostly, she's grateful that he's finally (as far as she sees it) doing something about Anakin, that he's proving himself somewhat trustworthy again.
The feeling of distrust that had been a constant throughout their conversation thus far chips away further. It's not fully gone, but it's a noticeable shift, as slight as it might be.]
Thank you, again. For proving I can place my trust in you.
[Between that and not being the one to tell Anakin.]
The feeling of distrust that had been a constant throughout their conversation thus far chips away further. It's not fully gone, but it's a noticeable shift, as slight as it might be.]
Thank you, again. For proving I can place my trust in you.
[Between that and not being the one to tell Anakin.]
Of course.
[His words are genuine, but there's a distinct tiredness to them. For at what cost would he earn her trust? Obi-Wan would simply hope for the best, and strive to make sure that Anakin didn't become what everyone feared he might.]
If you need me, don't hesitate to call.
[And with that, the Jedi Master cut off the connection. Intending to get some rest himself while Anakin was currently sleeping.]
[His words are genuine, but there's a distinct tiredness to them. For at what cost would he earn her trust? Obi-Wan would simply hope for the best, and strive to make sure that Anakin didn't become what everyone feared he might.]
If you need me, don't hesitate to call.
[And with that, the Jedi Master cut off the connection. Intending to get some rest himself while Anakin was currently sleeping.]
[Usagi had said that she couldn't come to the desert because she was swamped in wedding preparations. Even though Allura and Leia had only met once before, she still felt a little bad for missing out on the celebrations.
So a day or two after the expedition returns, Han and Leia will have a nicely wrapped box delivered to their home. Inside are two all-around weapon maintenance kits, perfect for keeping melee, ranged, or firearm weapons in perfect condition. There's a letter inside too, handwritten in a certainly not English script, but with a cordial and warm message that's easily translated thanks to crystal magic.
Dear Leia and Han,
My apologies for being away during your wedding ceremony. Usagi told me it was a lovely, and between your love for each other and the cooperation between the three of you I'm sure it was. She also said actual weapons might be in bad taste for a wedding gift, but I thought these still might aid you in keeping yourselves and your new home safe. May any troubles you face be few and well defended against, and remember that you are always stronger together.
Congratulations and Best Wishes,
Princess Allura of Altea
So a day or two after the expedition returns, Han and Leia will have a nicely wrapped box delivered to their home. Inside are two all-around weapon maintenance kits, perfect for keeping melee, ranged, or firearm weapons in perfect condition. There's a letter inside too, handwritten in a certainly not English script, but with a cordial and warm message that's easily translated thanks to crystal magic.
Dear Leia and Han,
My apologies for being away during your wedding ceremony. Usagi told me it was a lovely, and between your love for each other and the cooperation between the three of you I'm sure it was. She also said actual weapons might be in bad taste for a wedding gift, but I thought these still might aid you in keeping yourselves and your new home safe. May any troubles you face be few and well defended against, and remember that you are always stronger together.
Congratulations and Best Wishes,
Princess Allura of Altea
Edited 2017-04-06 11:13 (UTC)
[Soon after Leia receives the gift and the note attached with it, she reaches out to Allura over the amulet. It's a thoughtful gift, made all the more thoughtful due to not knowing the other princess all that well. ...In all honesty, part of Leia does have to wonder just how many royals are here now, but that's a question for yet another time.]
I wanted to thank you for your kind gift, on behalf of both Han and myself.
I wanted to thank you for your kind gift, on behalf of both Han and myself.
Ah, Leia! Of course, and congratulations. How have things been while we were away?
Busy. At least on my end.
[Because even if the work is split between her and Han and a lot of help from Usagi, planning a wedding is a lot of work.]
I'm a bit jealous of everyone who went on the excursion. It sounded like it would be interesting.
[Because even if the work is split between her and Han and a lot of help from Usagi, planning a wedding is a lot of work.]
I'm a bit jealous of everyone who went on the excursion. It sounded like it would be interesting.
I'd be surprised if it wasn't; joining two lives together is quite the task I've been told.
It was, once we actually made it to the ruins. The trek was a bit more draining than I'd like though, between the quicksand, sandstorms, and fighting giant mechanical lions. [Wait what was that last one?] Still, at least no one got injured besides the poor lions, so that's good.
It was, once we actually made it to the ruins. The trek was a bit more draining than I'd like though, between the quicksand, sandstorms, and fighting giant mechanical lions. [Wait what was that last one?] Still, at least no one got injured besides the poor lions, so that's good.
Edited 2017-04-07 07:49 (UTC)
It's certainly not something we'd have been able to throw together on shorter notice than we had.
[Maybe it wouldn't have been as daunting if they had planned it for more than about a month. But well, they wanted to be sure to get it done while as many people important to them were here as possible.
And between all those items on that list, there's one that has Leia's attention the most. And that is--]
Giant mechanical lions?
[Maybe it wouldn't have been as daunting if they had planned it for more than about a month. But well, they wanted to be sure to get it done while as many people important to them were here as possible.
And between all those items on that list, there's one that has Leia's attention the most. And that is--]
Giant mechanical lions?
Ah, yes. There was a group of giant winged lions that attacked us on the way to the oasis. At first they looked like organic beings, but it turned out they were constructs of a sort. [There's a slight wistfulness there.] It's a shame we had to destroy them in order to keep the others safe. I tried to see if they would be able to speak and negotiate via telepathy, but they weren't intelligent enough to understand me.
If they're anything like droids, I'd have a hard time thinking them capable of telepathy.
[She doesn't think R2 or 3PO would be capable of anything like the time she's heard Luke's voice in her head back home. Here, if they had a crystal, maybe something could work, but with no droids, there's no way of knowing.]
It sounds like you have some experience with them, though.
[Judging by that wistfulness.]
[She doesn't think R2 or 3PO would be capable of anything like the time she's heard Luke's voice in her head back home. Here, if they had a crystal, maybe something could work, but with no droids, there's no way of knowing.]
It sounds like you have some experience with them, though.
[Judging by that wistfulness.]
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