A Constant In All Things .. [Veiere]

[Théodred Heavenshield]

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Rhen Var​

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​

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He was returning from routine patrol when he entered the front doors of the Rhen Var Citadel, stamping the caked ice off his boots on the steps. Theo walked across the marble floor which sported small pools of water from feet that had gone before him, the air in the Citadel warm but stifling for his taste and burned his icy cold cheeks causing them to glow red with the sudden change in temperature. His hair matted to his head, damp from the blizzard that now raged outside the walls and assaulted the windows with it's demand for intrusion that would be denied. To him, it is a sight of pleasure and familiarity, born of such things which the mind and body relished in the young man. To others, it is hell.

Theo had not gone far until he was approached by one of the Watch, informing him he had a message sent to the communication control room of the Citadel. However, his destination would be his personal quarters, there he would change and refresh and take the message. The young lad had grown up considerably over these last few months, it had been at least eight since his visit to Alzoc and three since his arrival here among the Silver Jedi that took the oath of the Watch. Not only had Theo grown in physical appearance, with a much broader set of shoulders and body, which would give him the statue of a man, but in maturity equally.

A small wooden desk sat at one end of his spartan room, only a simple chair accompanied it, and it would be there he would find his datapad and his message. Sitting only in a towel tucked to his waist, he read his message from a friend he had not seen in a while. Veiere Arenais.

Veiere is now with the Republic and had finally decided to rejoin the galaxy at large and wanted to see Theo, he would arrive this day.

 

[WolfMortum]

Rhen Var, Veiere did not know a great deal of the Planet; suffice to say the journey there wasn't overly enjoyable. Sitting aboard the Republic Transport, he alongside several others of whom he did not know, were lined against the wall of the personnel quarters, Veiere the only one not gazing out of the port and starboard viewing panels. Instead the robed figure who's attire lacked anything in colors shying away from gray; eyes closed and mind as far elsewhere away from the sentient made death trap that he so mistrusted. The only truly beautiful thing about traversing through space was the way that one could feel the force so vibrantly; space, like an ocean of molecules and particles all living and so fueling the tide that was the Force itself, as present as the waters that separated the lands of Alderaan.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to announce that we are nearing Rhen Var. In only a few minutes we will drop back into impulse speed and soon enter the planets atmosphere. We expect fine conditions for our arrival. Thank you and farewell".

The inter-com overhead announced one of the pilots voices with a welcome and relieving remark, Veiere's eyes opening only half way as he brought himself back only to acknowledge and appreciate that he would once again soon be on solid ground. Ever so the adventurer once yet never the artisan, flying still came with anxiety that he only found best to discourage through meditation. From what he had read, Rhen Var was not a warm climate at all, quite the opposite and though he wore his robes over his tunic, the old garments really did little to keep the chill away; it would be his abilities that he would rely upon to sustain him there for comfort; as such, the meditation was quite useful while he awaited the durasteel bird to finally land some twenty minutes later.

After a fortunately graceful glide down, the transport landed upon the open docking bay platform, the doors sliding aside to reveal the former Exile stepping out into the turbulent wind that caught the bottom of his robes and whipped them up around to his left. His eyes narrowed beneath the cover of his hood as he fought to see through the air currents, soon moving in the direction of what looked to be the entrance to the outpost that he was to meet his old acquaintance from back on Alzoc III. Not alone it would seem, he found two males both of similar height though younger in age, they came to meet him half way inquiring as to whom he was; offering his full name in response and stating that he was here to see [member="Théodred Heavenshield"].

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

The evening had arrived, the planet of Rhen Var fell under the cloud of the night and the stars came out to play. Theo stood atop the wall of the Citadel and watched the lights of a ship descend to ground, it is the Republic ship given clearance to land and unload it's cargo, in this case a man. He wondered how Veiere would find Rhen Var after Alzoc, probably not much different in terms of climate, but the landscape decidedly different. Not much is to be seen on the planet, no tree grows here, at least not in the area of the Citadel, it is a much harsher place even then Midvinter, but no more unforgiving.

The rude wind that set about his body was enough to encourage the young man down from the wall, but more so to meet his friend, and soon Theo entered the long corridor that would lead to the main entrance. A younger padawan greeted him and assured him that the crystal caves had been cleared of Jedi and no one would have to spend the night trapped within is walls. He thanked the younger boy and stood awaiting Veiere on the top step of the Citadel.

In the distance, the black figures that moved across the barren snow fields would find going hard at this time of the night, danger lay within the path, underfoot but more so the coming storm set the air thick with ice. Beckons lined the path to show the safe way, throwing yellow light across the ice until it reached the bottom step. Among the figures, the largest of them all, is a scruffy grizzly hulk of a man, Veiere. Theo smiled, wondering what changes he would see in the man and what changes Veiere would see in the boy, now filled into his skin of a man.

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​

 

[WolfMortum]

Veiere's appearance had not changed all that much from the time they'd met on Alzoc Three, he still wore those old grey robes, the tunic that had withered in tone over the years; though they had been washed and his beard trimmed to make a rather more cleaner profile for himself. One of Lady Kay's assistance had seen to some patch work where there had been holes from the lifestyle that [member="Théodred Heavenshield"] and he were both accustomed to and it seemed that despite having a role in the Order to date, Veiere Arenais was back out in the galaxy at large once more, continuing to live the life that he had dedicated himself too. Seeing Theodred in the distance, he smiled to himself in wonder of what the boy would think of his being involved in the politics of the Galactic Republic.

Drawing in closer, the two at his side paired off from him upon seeing the boy, looking far more grown up than Veiere had expected, encouraging a quiet chuckle to himself as he continued forward in stride and met with Theo, offering his right hand intent on greeting him by gripping the wrist of the man who awaited him. "Theodred" he said plainly, a curl to the corner of his mouth, apparently pleased to be back in the presence of another Jedi and a friend of the recent past that had helped pull him back into the sway of all things in the Galaxy, "It's good to see you well" he added while his left hand drew his hood back from atop his head, exposing his skin to the chill of the air and after so long away from his former home, remembering what it was to inhabit such a place, "Familiar settings...-I'd expected to find you on Voss though you look much more the part than I imagined", it seemed the best way to acknowledge the growth in him without degrading the person that he had been upon the time they had met.

Turning, Veiere looked to the citadel, much like a fortress of sorts hidden within the cover of the falling snow. Taking in a slow breath, his eyes followed the distant movements of others, his senses reaching out to explore farther than his line of sight and turning back to Theo after a moment of pause, he dipped his head to the side in a half nod, "So many, trained and experienced in one place. Perhaps it was for the best I did not meet you on Voss, I fear I'm a bit outside of my element after such a time..." He smiled though his gaze returned to the distant grounds in quiet study. He remembered still, what Theodred had told him of the Silver Sanctum Coalition; how they took in even those of differing beliefs to the Jedi; rogues and some of even a less stable nature. To be back in the presence of so many capable, he had to remind himself that things were not the same as they had once been before Svivren and his former exile.

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

"It is good to see you too, Veiere", Theo could finally address his friend face to face after so long. He gripped firm the man's wrist extended in greeting and smiled happy to see his friend in good heath. "I have yet to return to Voss, instead I ventured to Midvinter before coming here and helping start this group, but come. It is cold and the night will not warm up with our presence, let us go inside". Letting go of Veiere's arm only to place his hand on his shoulder as they both walked into the Citadel.

"There is a small group of Padawans and Knight here, we gather to not only watch over the planet and the caves, but train. No master", he added with a wry smile. "The idea is to help the Jedi or rather those that are studying the force to not only continue that, but gain experience in self determination and survive in environments hostile. To not rely on the force all the time". One can and will take such a thing for granted which is only dangerous not only to themselves but to those they serve to protect. "Complacency has no place here".

Inside the Citadel was warm, well at least warmer then the outside and soon Theo would lead Veiere through to a small room which served as a place for them to relax in comfort. "So tell me, how are you and how are you finding the galaxy now?", there was a very wide and cheeky grin on the young man's face.

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​

 

[WolfMortum]

[member="Théodred Heavenshield"]'s cheeky grin was met with a skeptical yet amused glance, Veiere dipping his head to look at the other in something of a sideways glare, very brief and full of sarcasm, implied. "It seems it's as turbulent as I left it. On one side there's the One Sith at the walls of the Republic, on the other we have the Mandalorian who appear to be steadily approaching with little sign of backing down. The Republic still has its foes, it would seem and yet the Jedi Order is...-Not what it used to be" Veiere finally pushed away that playful facade only to offer something of a concerned look in its place; "Too much has changed in arguably the only place that ever truly mattered to me as a home I could think fondly of. You've told me only little, given our last excursion, that's to be expected but I also hear of other branches who are holding lessons to the public, teaching anyone willing as if the Jedi Path is a wounded kathhound in a Rancor Pit, free-game...", he spoke in a way which would be clear to Theodred, concerned but also disappointed and unknowing of his place in the Order anymore; nor the Order's place in the Galaxy. Veiere continued to walk alongside the other, his gaze being drawn to their surroundings as they approached what would be their room of loiter. Here it was not much warmer though the wind was now longer a blatant presence and the Veiere still hadn't quite adjusted from leaving Alzoc Three after just over a decade, needless to say, he was comfortable.

While in their own company away from the eyes and ears of the others, Veiere felt rather more at ease in expressing his concerns; as Jedi or rather the Jedi he used to know, the mediation of ones emotions was a common everyday practice and one that he did not wish to appear to be forgetting, his voice was calm and yet it was the words that would convey his feelings on the matter. "I have to be honest, your company isn't the only reason I sought you out so soon since our last venture, though it's a valuable and appreciated one, do not misunderstand. My associate in the Republic could use my assistance, I wished to learn more of what has become of the Order and what more you can tell me of the Silver Sanctum Coalition.." He paused a moment, glancing passed Theodred in added thought, soon speaking on it, "And whether or not this new group of yours is still connected to it. To have no Masters, those of the highest learning and discipline...-They are to us Jedi Knights, as we are to our Padawan; in a sense".

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

Théo offered Veiere a chair by a small fire in the grill to sit as they talked before he took one for himself. He considered all the words spoken by his friend and he doubted that he would be able to give more information then he had already, but at least Théo would be able to fill in the gaps regarding the Sanctum.

"I am not old enough to know what Jedi of the Republic were once, even though some facts can come from the library, but that is not the same thing as knowing them. But I do know much has changed for the Republic and the Jedi that once worked along side them. I guess they finally realised that an Order of Jedi and politics do not mix well". Hard to tell so far away from the hub of the Republic. But by the sound of what Veiere was telling him, they are lacking in Jedi with good strong skills in order to train others.

"Maybe part of the reason they seek to learn outside of the Order is because of this very fact, that there is not enough teachers to teach", he added but there are other means in which Jedi can learn but Théo saw Veiere's point of view. There is nothing like home grown talent.

"To answer you of the Silver Watch, yes we are very much part of the Sanctum and the Jedi here are of that Order. We are stationed here for means of self training in conjunction with the training masters give us, in the case of the Padawans that come to learn here. The Knights here also train and teach. It is different and yet not, as Jedi learn a sense of self resilience and reliance, to be able to combat environments that are hostile and learn to survive them by what means possible. It makes a stronger Jedi, or at least helps too".

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​

 

[WolfMortum]

"You're certainly right about the Order steering clear of politics, I myself seem to have become a body guard more or less for a woman I feel to be true to heart, yet it was always that we would be discouraged from taking part in political affairs for several reasons. Obviously the Force could be a dangerous weapon within the Senate if left undiscovered and beyond that and many other reasons, it's a game of deceptions and broken promises, no place for a Jedi Knight..."; he didn't like politics what-so-ever and it might have seemed contradictory but it wasn't the promises that Kay offered the people, it was the actions and the way she spoke with what he could only think to be genuine conviction, that he had agreed to assist her in her operations; freeing slaves had been the plan before she elaborated on her wish for presidency over Commenor.

As for the short-comings of the Jedi Order, that wasn't a discussion that Veiere really had any valid argument over given his last decade in exile, and yet naturally he would be concerned after hearing all that he had thus far. "Though there are some differences from what you've told me before today, the Silver Sanctum seems to be the last stable bastion of the Order of old. The name of your Order has come up in numerous discussions I've had with my colleague and her peers back in Republic space, I just wonder about the future of the Jedi when we're so divided and yet those that would see us fall, are out their in their prime...". To his left, the fire cracked loudly, the timber shavings shifting as it burned up all the oxygen around it, Veiere turning to glance to the flames and for a moment recalling the events on Svivren and the assassination attempt of Lady Kay's life most recently. Sighing under his breath, his head dropped some to shift his gaze to the ground in obvious and conflicted consideration; "I cannot remain impartial to the Jedi, no matter the branch. The Order was whole once and yet as it is now, I seek to know my place, where I'm best needed though only the Force, I could hope to guide me there...-I feel very much like I'm passed my time, it's another era for the Order and I'm a relic of the old ways" He offered a quiet chuckle, glancing to [member="Théodred Heavenshield"] in order to show some compassion and lighten the mood, whilst his words spoke of his search for more.

Shuffling uncomfortable in his seat, the tone that he'd set the discussion in, he cleared his throat as if to dismiss what he'd said, instead looking back to the younger man, "I've told my colleague that I will be away for a standard week so I suppose I have the time to learn for myself what the Sanctum offers the galaxy and those within its ranks; s'long as I do not get in the way which I can assure you, I'll be very careful" He smiled again, a little coyly this time; "would you mind if I were to observe you and your branch of the Order here? Gauge just how old I am...".

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

It is difficult for Théo to know what exactly is happening with the Jedi Order, but he has some understanding of what is happening in the galaxy at large. He sits listening to his friends words, clear that Veiere is equally concerned by the state of the Orders as most Jedi are, maybe the old ways were the better ways at least in some cases, as Jedi of now days seemed to be more about the glory of victory for themselves then seeking truths and when finding them, fighting for a just cause. So much has changed, that is the truth of it, but equally the old warring parties, the old fight between darkness and light, still find each other out and the innocent get in the way.

"You can stay for as long as you desire Veiere", he answered his last statement firstly. "But please be mindful of politics, even if only for a short time you are associated in that arena, the very nature of that 'beast' will draw you in without even a moments hesitation", he did not have to tell his friend of the nature of that political beast, it is innate with corruption and self serving individuals.

"The division of the Orders has been this way for well over thirty years now, it is not a new thing by any means. I cannot speak of what is happening in the Republic, nor the Jedi Order in it's current state. All I know is that the Jedi Order had parted from the Republic and formed up once more after the disappearance of the Grand Master, Corvus Raaf. You would need to speak to the Jedi that know more on this then I". Théo shifted to move forward and place his elbows on his knees to cradle his chin in thought.

"The Galactic Alliance has the New Jedi Order but I don't know anyone from that group or any knowledge of their mandate. Apart from constantly invading Sith territory, but I believe they do do other things but they are more militaristic in nature".

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​

 

[WolfMortum]

He could appreciate his friends warning with regards to galactic politics, Veiere didn't like it any bit more than [member="Théodred Heavenshield"] did and yet it didn't seem time for him to leave that arena yet, the Force was not calling him to leave the former Senator's side and he had to assume that there was reason in this beyond his imagining. The state of the Jedi Order however was something he longed to help too, already there was an appeal to the Silver Sanctum through simply knowing and hearing Theodred's words; yet the timing needed to be right. "Back then, and even now without the Order whole, I follow what I believe the Force is telling me. Until there is a sign that I am called away from the immediate company of the Republic, I will remain with them first and foremost; yet I wish to be with the Jedi Order again and not only that, I wish that there were a way that we could help reunite the Order as the whole entity that it was...-It may be a farce dream, true, yet in the Force we can never know what it wills for our futures..." he smiled, though there was a hint of regret in his eyes as he glanced back to his friend, speaking his thoughts plainly and without masking his feelings on the matter. "It often feels like the Jedi Order has always put too much stock in politics, especially now where we are split across governments, some still fight for the Republic yet they're all splinters of what we once were in size and the ability to negate oppression within the galaxy...-Now when these political giants are at there strongest, warring with one another, I understand the need to pull away from the thick of it and yet at the same time, I am torn because I believe that out there, are still people that desperately need our help and who would I be to do nothing of it...".

"....-I'm sorry, I shouldn't go on" He lifted a hand in apology, looking to Theodred who he knew would be both sympathetic and understanding, likely even feeling similar feelings on the situation in the galaxy yet he did not want to cloud the other mans mind with concerns of his own; he hadn't come to depress one of the few friends he had. "Thirty years you've said it's been like this; perhaps if we few who were so isolated on Svivren had seen the changing tide, they might still live and we'd likely have found our way back to the Republic much sooner but those are idealistic thoughts...-I didn't come here to bother you like this, I came as I'm interested in the state of the Silver Sanctum Coalition. As if said already, I'm going to return to the Order when the time is right, I just need to know what part of the Order that means for me and why...".

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

It was clear his friend was in deep need of guidance, not only through the force by from those that might be able to help him see his way. Thirty years is not long in the history of the Jedi, thousands of years before he was born, or that of the Silver Jedi, the Jedi Order had been there, through thick or thin .. through near destruction. And it will come again, but it would take a long time and at the helm, someone extremely dedicated to the reformation. Theo wondered on what had life and the force had planned for him? What did the future hold for the galaxy, the Jedi and on an individual level? He wondered, while listening to his friends words, if one day he would face the same problem as Veiere is now. Theo is still but a young man and learning constant ...

"The Jedi Order had got to close to those that govern the Republic, they lost their way in the wake of it, and so eventually those that did see it, left. It was not how Jedi should be, never should the Order have been used as vanguard to the whims of the senate .. never. And so they deemed to separate. Some remained behind, others went to the Galactic Alliance and formed a New Jedi Order and some come to us in SSC. Yet, when is a Jedi not influenced by politics?", he looked directly into his friends eyes.

"Whether a Jedi in the Republic, or Galactic Alliance or Silver Sanctum or any other Order .. we are, by the nature of the galaxy, influenced by politics, either directly or indirectly. The Sanctum is not a government, nor do we have a hand in the political arena of any of the systems under our protection, yet regardless of this your purpose is to keep the peace. A soldier, civilians, slaves, a child begging on the street for food, are there in their position because of politics".

"The Sanctum does it best. They make mistakes, they fail and even loose Jedi to a darker path or even death. But they are determine to see a just cause protected, or to fight for it".

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​

 

[WolfMortum]

Veiere had much to consider. On one hand the Jedi Order had stood alongside the Galactic Republic throughout history, aiding them as peace keepers and assisting the people of the Republic where ever was possible. At the time it was the seat of power in the Galaxy and the move of the Jedi Order's was quite probably a strategic one in that being based out of Coruscant, they could far reach the distant corners of the galaxy through trade-routes. On the other hand, everything that [member="Théodred Heavenshield"] had said was also true; politicians were most almost led into corrupting in the pursuit of their position and success; not only that but it had seen the Order be swept up into various wars and disfigured the image of the Jedi a multiple number of times to the public eye, scrutinized in their 'unnatural abilities' as much as they were often sought after for help. "It is a nest of vipers where even the most sound of mind can be bitten; true..." He forced a quiet chuckle though his gaze was drawn to the ground in deep thought. "It is possible that the will of the Force has led the Order to this point for a purpose, in that with so many powers coming to a head, it has seen us spread out to meet the needs of the galaxy..." he bobbed his head to the right in a partial nod, speaking his mind though holding little strength in the words, not certain that he believed such a thing, himself. Again, such things were beyond his comprehension and while every Jedi mused at imagining they might have an understanding of the Force's Will, he was too humble in suggesting such a thing with any real assurances.

"What of your Council?" Veiere soon asked, changing the focus of the subject back to the Silver Sanctum and away from his concerns regarding the Galactic Republic, "I have heard that they have left an impression, the Silver Sanctum stretching quite far in it's affecting this sde of the Galaxy. You must number at the thousands..." He smiled faintly though lifted a hand as he added, "What's the common reaction to the Silver Order seeking to establish it's own borders and territories, if I can ask?..." Theodred was a bright young man and he would know well what Veiere was getting at, questioning the fact that while heard only through rumor, the silver sanctum had done well to ensure it's borders equal some of the other major powers and governments in the galaxy.

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

Théo stood up and walked to the fire grill to stoke the embers and place another log to keep the room warm and comfortable. Out side the wind had picked up and raged against the walls of the Citadel howling around the building, it was eerie and yet soothing to the soul in the sense it reminded Théo of Midvinter. Many times he had heard that sound in the Grand Hall whistling and churning around the wooden rafters.

"The Council, or rather The Assembly as we call it .. is headed by Grand Master [member="Thurion Heavenshield"]", Théo grinned as he poked at the fire to excite the flames. "My father", he kept his grin while turning back to Veiere. "My mother. Coci, is the Master of the Order, and with them both is a group of Silver Sanctum members that sit on the Assembly, it is similar to what you would deem that of a Council of the Jedi, it is not much different save for the fact The Assembly does not hold residence in the Temple but is separate from it. The main reasoning for that is that not all members of the Assembly are Jedi".

He moved to stand and before he would give his full attention to Veiere once more, Théo ordered for a plate of hot food to be delivered to the room, his friend much be hungry from his long journey. However, Théo picked up his datapad and ran a file through the main computer and before them both a blue holoimage of Sanctum Protected Space leaped up from the viewer.

"The Sanctum's space is large and growing. Little by little the Sanctum enfold systems that are willing and wishing to be within our protection. We are not always successful in our efforts, and some view us with suspicion or even hostility but our main purpose is to form protection in this part of the galaxy, it does not have to be by the act of war all the time. Maintaining our borders is problematic and we will experience attacks on them, and we can only do our best to maintain peace within them. We have a finite resources and at times, spread ourselves thin but we are only mortals at the end of the day".

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​

 

[WolfMortum]

Veiere's turn of expression would be difficult to miss as [member="Théodred Heavenshield"] spoke of his father being the Grandmaster of the Silver Sanctum Coalition, a fact that had eluded their talks until now and one that greatly surprised the older male not on any part in neglect of Theodred's potential but rather he would never have expected to have someone so closely tied to the head of the Order, find him in his isolated exile on the other side of the Galaxy, on Alzoc Three. "Surely, you jest..." He scoffed in a mock-laugh, his tone of voice light and playful, showing nothing but his intrigue, surprise and even a hint of embarrassment in not having picked up on such a thing. "In all your suffering under listening after an old man speak of the forgotten ways of the Jedi and the standards that may have slipped; might I have known this, I would not have spoken to frivolously" he chuckled further, smiling to Theodred warmly and shaking his head; "Though it speaks widely for your character, I must say; the patience to adhere to an old fools dying dream.." he said exaggeratedly.

It was interesting to hear of the form of leadership in the Silver Sanctum Coalition, that this Assembly of theirs, much like a Jedi Council, was separate from the rest. It did not surprise him however that not all of the members were strictly Jedi, the younger of the two had spoken already on the variety of peoples within this form of the Order. This had been a difficult thing to accept initially, along with the news that the Order had collapsed entirely and splintered off into different directions yet the Jedi were always encouraged to keep an open mind; as he had and found that though the ways of his past differed some from the life of service that Theodred had taken up and described to him; it still held great merit and still in Veiere's mind, resembled the Jedi path that he could relate with, to some degree.

Veiere's attention was taken again as Theodred moved first to request some food be brought to them and then to the center of the room where the holo-display lit up and showed a very clear definition of the Silver Sanctum's corner of the Galaxy. Moving to stand, piqued in interest by this new showing, he moved to approach and take a stand beside the other, his eyes peering across the dotted systems and planets, every one of them that was under the sanctity and protection of the Silver Jedi. "The people are right to be suspicious of you. Not because you are people of ill-intention, clearly you are anything but that; it's the share fact that like the Sith Empire, yours is an organization of mostly Force users who have acquired a vast territory, that others come under your protection or perhaps in their eyes, your rule..." He spoke without bias, in a manner that emphasized the fear of the common people rather then the intentions of the Silver Sanctum itself. "Sadly, people will always fear what they are not able to come to understand or control themselves. It has always been this way, it's what leads governments to step to war and why the Jedi Order has always been faced with opposition, despite our attempt to preserve life and maintain balance in the force. Regardless of where we go, how hard we try and what we accomplish, there will always be others that question us...-Such is the difficulty of our path".

"Your mother and father will find their time ever challenging, the position of leadership but also the separation and the individuality of your cause, though you've amassed thousands to rally beside you, even the Jedi of the other systems may have questions and doubts..." His tone faded for a moment as he glanced to Theodred, offering something of a concerned glance before turning back to the holo-display. "If they are anything like you, your parents, I'm sure they will do the best for their people and that is all that should matter in their positions...-We can never hope to please the masses but do the best with what we're given...".

 

[Théodred Heavenshield]

"I will ask you to forgive me for not revealing my identity from the start, however, I was on a personal journey and a long way from home. Partly, the reason for it was because of what you say, that many in the galaxy are suspicious of the Jedi, and as you say .. rightly so. But mostly because the name of Heavenshield holds a form of weight behind it, my father and mother are widely known to the Sith and so I had to be cautious". Theo offered a small smile by way of offering his apologies.

"The Sith will take any opportunity to confront the Jedi, so yes worlds that are 'visited' by the Jedi in whatever Order they may align too bring with them dangers for that alone. Why would they have a group on their worlds that would only provide a target for them? But regardless if the Jedi are present or no, the Sith would take from them given the chance". The hour was growing long and the night was growing old with it.

"My parents do all they can to provide for the Jedi of the Sanctum, for the people under the protection of the Sanctum and yes, they struggle against great odds, but they would not have it any other way", Theo rose from his seat after the two had spoke for hours and supped.

"My friend it is time for us to find rest, and on the morrow I shall show you Rhen Var and the Citadel in the light day, weather permitting", he added with a smile. The two friends would bid each other good night, and find their personal quarters. Although not much of the night was left to them to repose, they would indeed rest.

The end..​

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[member="Veiere Arenais"]​