NJO 009.5

July 29, 2020

SageYesterday at 8:15 PM

Ok so previously you all made it out of the temple avoiding droids and with Zubi in a precarious state of health and you are now back in your ship.

CoilYesterday at 8:16 PM

((Did we at least have the convo about Esren's sword?))

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:16 PM

((Caleb and I spoke and we did not.))

CoilYesterday at 8:16 PM

((Okay.

ZubiYesterday at 8:16 PM

((Also, change yer nicks.))

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:17 PM

((Sorry))

ZubiYesterday at 8:18 PM

is off sleeping, dead tired from Force overuse.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:18 PM

goes to look for Coil.

CoilYesterday at 8:18 PM

is flying the ship.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:19 PM

enters the cockpit.  "Hello, Coil."

[8:21 PM]

"I was hoping we could talk."

CoilYesterday at 8:21 PM

All right.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:22 PM

"....I am...not good at these talks.  Zubi's better.  But Zubi's not going to pick it up, cause she doesn't believe in secrets."

[8:23 PM]

"...do you know I can...sense emotions through the force?"

CoilYesterday at 8:24 PM

So I understand.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:25 PM

"I focus it, but sometimes...sometimes, I can just keep it on a sort of...general feeling.  Trick Master Ap'lek instilled in me, to help me be wary of potential betrayers and know who my enemies are.  ...you've been feeling distant, Coil.  Scared.  Doubtful.  ...anything you want to discuss?"(edited)

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:33 PM

((We should also be discussing this stuff here.))

CoilYesterday at 8:35 PM

You sure the cult of fascists didn't train you to see things that weren't there to make you feel oppressed and endangered by the world?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:36 PM

".................right, don't sense your emotions anymore.  Message received."

CoilYesterday at 8:38 PM

Bit of a cheat ,don't you think?  Cuts out the middleman of having to observe and invest in people when you can just see their emotions spelled out like a holodisplay over their heads.(edited)

[8:39 PM]

Or however it works.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:39 PM

"I only see the emotions they're dwelling on in the moment.  I'm not a mind reader."

[8:40 PM]

"And I'm sorry my connection to the force offends you, oh great and noble assassin!"

CoilYesterday at 8:40 PM

It doesn't offend me.

[8:40 PM]

I'm envious.

ZubiYesterday at 8:41 PM

finally turns up, with a quilt around her shoulders, bleary eyes and a mug of something steaming slightly in one hand.

[8:41 PM]

Nmf.

CoilYesterday at 8:41 PM

The only thing I"ve ever been good at is the thing that as a Jedi, I'm not really supposed to-- hi, Zubi.

ZubiYesterday at 8:42 PM

doesn't really say anything, but goes over to Coil and sort of rubs her face on his shoulder.

[8:42 PM]

Mf.

CoilYesterday at 8:42 PM

You should probably still be sleeping.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:42 PM

"You do seem tired, Zubs."

ZubiYesterday at 8:43 PM

M'fine.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:44 PM

".........................I don't think the Jedi would approve of my power, Coil.  I...you don't need to worry.  You have nothing to desire here."

ZubiYesterday at 8:44 PM

What power?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:45 PM

says nothing.

CoilYesterday at 8:46 PM

Esren's just a lot better at understanding people than I am.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:46 PM

"I am better at probing people to find vulnerabilities."

[8:46 PM]

"Great for a Sith...lousy for a Jedi."

ZubiYesterday at 8:46 PM

... could use it to find out how to help people.

[8:47 PM]

finally lifts up her head a little bit, shuffles to Coil's side and takes a sip of her mug, blearily.

CoilYesterday at 8:48 PM

You can't deny that it gives you an advantage in dealing with people.  When you know what someone's afraid of, you can more easily help them work through it, or find a way to work around it.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:48 PM

"It's not that specific.  I merely know when someone's afraid.  Or scared.  Or anxious."

ZubiYesterday at 8:48 PM

Who is?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:49 PM

glances at Coil but says nothing.

ZubiYesterday at 8:50 PM

is not firing on enough cylinders to quite put this into perspective right now.

[8:51 PM]

Who is?

[8:51 PM]

crackles a little bit with static electricity.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:52 PM

"I'm not speaking in terms of specifics.  You sleep well?"

ZubiYesterday at 8:52 PM

Oh.

[8:53 PM]

No, I hate sleeping alone.

CoilYesterday at 8:54 PM

I don't think I'd make a good Jedi.  I'm thinking of ending my training.  That's what Esren means, but he didn't want to out me on his terms.  Thanks, Esren.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:54 PM

"...I don't think you should end your training, certainly."

ZubiYesterday at 8:55 PM

What!? You're leaving!? You can't leave.

CoilYesterday at 8:56 PM

You're both a lot better with people than I am.  Jedi need to be good with people, especially right now.

ZubiYesterday at 8:56 PM

But... but why would you leave. We need you.

[8:57 PM]

I need you.

CoilYesterday at 8:57 PM

I'm... not saying I would leave.  I could still fly the ship and stuff.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 8:57 PM

"But that's not what you want."

[8:57 PM]

"You want to be a Jedi.  More than anyone here."

ZubiYesterday at 8:58 PM

Oh.

CoilYesterday at 8:58 PM

It's not practical.  Just a dream of a kid who never really got to be one.

ZubiYesterday at 8:58 PM

... you're the only one who knows anything about them.

[8:59 PM]

Besides, you're good at it.

CoilYesterday at 8:59 PM

I'm good at killing things and fighting.  The glaxy does not need Jedi who are good at killing right now.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:00 PM

"That's my specialty, as well."

ZubiYesterday at 9:00 PM

Well, you don't have to kill anything. You're also both very good at sneaking around and things. And that was helpful to get the crystals, remember?

CoilYesterday at 9:00 PM

People listen to you.

ZubiYesterday at 9:00 PM

We didn't kill any people that time.

[9:01 PM]

Oh do they? Then you're not allowed to quit. So there.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:01 PM

smiles, in spite of himself.

[9:02 PM]

"I believe what Zubi is trying to say is that she feels there are many purposes to a Jedi.  And you are just focusing on the one."

[9:03 PM]

"From what I have been told, Jedi were spies and warriors and craftsmen as well as diplomats and mascots."

[9:04 PM]

"You don't need to be the face of all Jedi."

CoilYesterday at 9:05 PM

Don't we, though?   There's just a few of us.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:05 PM

"I hope not.  I'd be terrible PR for the Jedi if anyone ever learned about me."

CoilYesterday at 9:06 PM

I didn't.... I didn't join up because I wanted a new venue to fight and kill in.

ZubiYesterday at 9:06 PM

If we were all the same we wouldn't make as good of a team.

[9:06 PM]

And we're not killing anybody.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:07 PM

says nothing

ZubiYesterday at 9:07 PM

eyes Esren.

[9:07 PM]

Are we.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:08 PM

"..........I don't want to, as of now."

CoilYesterday at 9:08 PM

It's probably inevitable.

ZubiYesterday at 9:08 PM

eyes Esren.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:09 PM

"...I came here to learn the power of the Jedi.  The power that defeated the First Order and the last Sith as they were about to rise anew.  I...kind of assumed violence would be involved."

ZubiYesterday at 9:10 PM

Oh.

[9:11 PM]

... well I think we should avoid that. It kind of... well, it doesn't feel good, when people get hurt or die.

CoilYesterday at 9:11 PM

I just thought, maybe I"d be able to do the other stuff, too.

ZubiYesterday at 9:11 PM

You can.

[9:11 PM]

You can do lots of stuff. We just haven't learned how yet, that doesn't mean we're not going to.

[9:12 PM]

Besides, you belong here with us.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:13 PM

"I don't really know how to do much else yet, either.  Zubs seems to be the Masterclass here."

ZubiYesterday at 9:14 PM

No, I'm just dumber, so there's less things to clear out.

[9:15 PM]

... and I have a headache.

CoilYesterday at 9:16 PM

You're not dumb.

ZubiYesterday at 9:16 PM

Well, compared to you I am.

[9:16 PM]

It's okay. Being smart isn't everything. But it isn't nothing either, you know.

[9:19 PM]

... and I hate sleeping without you.

CoilYesterday at 9:20 PM

I'll think about it.  And I like I said, even if I wasn't a Jedi, I'm not going anywhere, I don't think.  This ship is my home at this point.  And you're pretty much the only friends I"ve ever had.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:21 PM

"That seems pointless.  You'd be holding up any life you could have just to ferry us around.  You should at least keep up the training as you find a new purpose."

ZubiYesterday at 9:22 PM

Shut up Esren, he's not finding a new purpose, he's going to be a Jedi. He's supposed to be a Jedi.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:23 PM

"I can't control what he does, Zubi."

CoilYesterday at 9:24 PM

This was supposed to be my new purpose.

[9:24 PM]

sighs.

[9:25 PM]

I suppose it's stupid to toss it away after a month.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:25 PM

"I agree."

[9:25 PM]

"Stick with it.  Zubi is right, you're smart.  And you will learn."

ZubiYesterday at 9:25 PM

Why don't you think it is?

CoilYesterday at 9:26 PM

I'm not good with people.  zubi, you are, and Esren, you're good at reading people.

ZubiYesterday at 9:27 PM

So? Not every Jedi is exactly the same, are they?

[9:27 PM]

Maybe you're good at reading animals, or speeders, or something.

CoilYesterday at 9:28 PM

People listen to Jedi.  People don't listen to me.  If people listened to me, I wouldn't have had to repair the speeder three times.

ZubiYesterday at 9:29 PM

People DO listen to you!

CoilYesterday at 9:29 PM

Only two, because it's kind of a crappy speeder.

ZubiYesterday at 9:29 PM

I'm listening to you right now! SAY IT.

CoilYesterday at 9:31 PM

.... say what?

ZubiYesterday at 9:31 PM

Whatever you wanted to say that we're not listening to you about!

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:31 PM

"I think he feels we're not listening to him about us not listening to him."

ZubiYesterday at 9:32 PM

Well I'm listening to him right now!

[9:32 PM]

He's not saying anything! He's being all quiet and weird and sad!

CoilYesterday at 9:34 PM

... it is very hard to stay upset with you, Zubi.

ZubiYesterday at 9:34 PM

Good.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:35 PM

"...I apologize.  I was ignoring you in the field.  ...I should listen more."

ZubiYesterday at 9:35 PM

I'm going to get you both some kaf because I might be tired but you're both being dumb.

[9:36 PM]

stomps off back to get more caffeine.

CoilYesterday at 9:36 PM

I'm not always right, clearly.

[9:36 PM]

I'm too used to trying to fade into the background.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:37 PM

"Maybe so.  But the good news is that can be overcome."

[9:37 PM]

"...I should tell you both something.  I'd rather tell you first."

CoilYesterday at 9:37 PM

I suppose wanting to be a Jedi so I don't disappoint her isn't the worst additional justification.

[9:37 PM]

...what?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:38 PM

looks to make sure Zubi's not coming back...then draws a sword from his bag.

CoilYesterday at 9:38 PM

.... oh, brother.  You took that from the temple, didn't you?

SageYesterday at 9:39 PM

The sword is in a scabbard it looks old and worn you see one dark dull  gem imbedded in the base of the hilt(edited)

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:40 PM

"...it...reached out to me, I think.  I felt its need."(edited)

ZubiYesterday at 9:40 PM

((Thanks!))(edited)

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:40 PM

((Sorry))

CoilYesterday at 9:40 PM

.... it probably goes without saying that we shouldn't listen to swords that want things, right?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:41 PM

"...good swords can't want things?"

[9:41 PM]

"...it's a little late to turn back now."

CoilYesterday at 9:42 PM

I mean, yes, but we could toss it out the airlock if it's evil or something.

[9:43 PM]

What was this need that you perceived?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:44 PM

"...............I'm not really sure."

CoilYesterday at 9:45 PM

Did you feel compelled or was this your curiosity?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:45 PM

".....more the first one."

[9:48 PM]

"...I'm not sure if the airlock is the best idea, though."

[9:49 PM]

"Could be wasteful."

CoilYesterday at 9:49 PM

Or final if necessary.

[9:50 PM]

I wonder if I should be happy if I'm the only one that didn't have some artifact try to communicate with me in there.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:51 PM

"Not sure.  Last time this happened, you guys really didn't like it."

ZubiYesterday at 9:51 PM

Like what?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:51 PM

"...shit."

ZubiYesterday at 9:52 PM

turns back up, this time carefully carrying three mugs. She gives one to Coil, and then one to Esren.

[9:52 PM]

What's that?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:53 PM

"...it's a sword."

ZubiYesterday at 9:54 PM

Well, yes.

[9:54 PM]

Obviously.

[9:54 PM]

... where's it from?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:55 PM

"......I had put it in my bag."

ZubiYesterday at 9:56 PM

... did you get that out of the vault?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:56 PM

"........yes."

ZubiYesterday at 9:56 PM

Why?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:57 PM

"It wanted me to."

ZubiYesterday at 9:57 PM

It's bad isn't it? Bad things always want to get you!

Esren'nilosYesterday at 9:57 PM

"That seems judgy."

ZubiYesterday at 9:57 PM

looks at it, trying to determine if it is bad or not.

[9:58 PM]

((What would I roll for that?))

SageYesterday at 10:00 PM

((Just looking perception , using the force wisdom))

ZubiYesterday at 10:00 PM

((13.))

[10:01 PM]

Well I don't know why bad things always try to get you but they do.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:01 PM

"It happened one time!"

ZubiYesterday at 10:01 PM

And with this stupid evil sword!

CoilYesterday at 10:02 PM

That is twice now.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:02 PM

"...hypothetically twice."

[10:02 PM]

"...it might not be evil."

ZubiYesterday at 10:03 PM

Of course it's evil! It tried to get you.

SageYesterday at 10:04 PM

Zubi the gem on the hilt seems to not quite go with the blade and you get a incredibly quick flicker maybe imagined of that cold slimy Feeling seemingly coming from the gem

ZubiYesterday at 10:04 PM

And it is, too! That stupid ugly gem on it is bad. I knew it.

[10:04 PM]

They try to get you every single time.

[10:05 PM]

Why don't you let us deal with the bad things!

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:05 PM

"......you're sure?"

ZubiYesterday at 10:06 PM

Well... mostly. I think it's bad.

[10:06 PM]

What do you think, Coil?

CoilYesterday at 10:09 PM

Maybe a Sith blade.  In the old stories they used blades that were fortified by magic to withstand lightsaber blades.

ZubiYesterday at 10:10 PM

Well the gem doesn't match the rest of it.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:10 PM

"...I thought maybe it was just connecting with me."

ZubiYesterday at 10:10 PM

So it's probably just the gem that's bad.

[10:10 PM]

Bad things always chase you! Always!

CoilYesterday at 10:11 PM

He says he felt compelled.  It might not be entirely his fault.

ZubiYesterday at 10:11 PM

... oh.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:11 PM

"I was not enchanted.  I just...felt it call to me."

ZubiYesterday at 10:11 PM

... well, you ... still should've said something.

[10:12 PM]

Can we put it out the airlock? Or maybe just take the ugly gem thing off?

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:13 PM

removes the sword and leaves it on the counter.

[10:13 PM]

"Do what you want with it."

ZubiYesterday at 10:13 PM

... and drink your caf. I don't want to be the only one who has disgusting awful caf breath.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:14 PM

"...I'm fine.  Thanks."

ZubiYesterday at 10:16 PM

Not that it matters! Neither of you ever kisses me or anybody because you're not Zeltrons and you're weird and I hate you both and I'm going back to bed, and you're both awful.

CoilYesterday at 10:16 PM

drinks.

ZubiYesterday at 10:16 PM

slams her mug down, probably spilling a lot of it, and stomps out again. If there's not a door to slam she'll just kick the door on the way out.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:17 PM

"..........this escalated quickly."

CoilYesterday at 10:17 PM

She doesn't need a lightsaber, she's pretty good at the weaponized disapproval.

[10:18 PM]

Next time you're curious or something.... just... say something.  We're friends, right?  I get the feeling it's a new experience for you as well.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:19 PM

"We were busy.  It wasn't urgent.  And we don't even know what it is."

[10:19 PM]

"...I am so tired of being the one everyone has to watch, just in case."

CoilYesterday at 10:19 PM

We don't feel like we have to watch you.  We trust you.

[10:20 PM]

.... I'm going to bed.  Do what you to with the sword.

[10:20 PM]

This is how much I trust you.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:20 PM

"...thank you.  ...I hope we are friends."

CoilYesterday at 10:20 PM

goes to their cabin!

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:21 PM

looks at the sword.  "If you're not evil, say something."

SageYesterday at 10:22 PM

The sword lies there motionless

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:22 PM

".....that's what I figured."

[10:22 PM]

sighs.

[10:22 PM]

"...I'll deal with you in the morning."

ZubiYesterday at 10:22 PM

is probably in Coil's cabin, honestly.

CoilYesterday at 10:22 PM

((that's what I figured!)

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:23 PM

will go and join everyone in Coil's cabin for the friend pile.

ZubiYesterday at 10:24 PM

is a very grumpy person and wants to snuggle and cry right now.

CoilYesterday at 10:24 PM

probably crawls in bed with her without saying anything.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:25 PM

will stay in the room, but sleeps on the floor.  He's still not comfortable with the cuddling.

ZubiYesterday at 10:26 PM

gives Esren her quilt and snuggles into Coil to go back to sleep.

Esren'nilosYesterday at 10:26 PM

takes it and smiles.

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