Private A Walk to the Wild Side

[Vulpesen]

"Focus," Vulpesen growled, his hand raising to point at a tree surrounded by scorched patches of earth. "You can blast at imperial forces all day long, but until you learn to pick our their commanders, you're just tickling the carmuuth. You need to strike at the head." His words were emphasized with a crack of lightning which cleaved through the minor clouds above to strike into the tree. Wood splintered and sheets of bark launched from the tree. "Now try again. The empire is coming, and we need to be ready!"

Daella Torrevaso, for her part, rolled her eyes at her father and focused once more on the force, taking a deep breath as she felt the energy around her. She let it build inside of her gut then reached out through the force, seeking the light of life that remained in once blasted tree. Her hand lifted and her eyes opened with a flash of gold as another crack of lightning struck, snapping off some of the branches a few feet from the trunk. "I don't see why I need to be a storm caller. I've got enough beasts to over run a platoon. And I joined the Tenevi, not the Armis!"

"You're still a wilder, and my kid. Pirry might help you in a pinch against a grunt, but the sith come with sabers and the force. You need to be ready for anything." The pythros lifted its head lazily form where it was perched on a nearby tree, looking at the Valde for a moment as its name was called before settling back down. Between the two Torrevaso's, fatherly concern was a fairly normal occurrence, especially when the daughter was tasked with dangerous missions and preparing for the inevitability of war. What's more, the Alliance was still reeling from its loss of Coruscant.. a loss that had seemed to snap some of the more senior members of the order into their senses. Vulpesen was no longer barred from temple grounds, and once the Jedi figured out where those new grounds would be, he would likely be gone more often to help in teaching their kind. For now however, Vulpesen remained on Veradune where he used his time and access to the Wilder groves to train his children for the chance of the tigers knocking at the door while he wasn't at home.

Jane

 

[Jane]

Outfit: Jedi Robes and Armor
Inventory: Jedi Training Lightsaber, pouches with seeds, standard Jedi equipment.
Tag: Vulpesen

Location: Veradune

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There were advantages and disadvantages to not having a Master yet. A disadvantage was that education was flimsy, particularly without a Temple to call home and dedicated teachers. One significant advantage, however, was that nothing was holding her back yet. So when Jane figured out how to access the Jedi database on her far too large datapad to research flora and fauna but instead ended up with surface level information about a group called the "Wilders" who once interacted with the Jedi, the girl didn't hesitate.

There was still some time before the Hidden Path missions officially began. She knew she couldn't be away from Odessen for long, but there was time.

However, bargaining to find someone who would fly her in the first place was a slight ordeal. It took a day of ration gathering before she could persuade someone to agree, for the price of two sandwiches, a bag of nuts and fruits, a thermos of coffee, and some sort of curry. In reality, she was just lucky that someone had to go to a nearby planet and was willing to drop her off and pick her up when she was finished; the food for him was just a small benefit.

When the shuttle landed, Jane immediately unbuckled herself and dashed to the still lowering ramp. "Thank you, Sir. I will call you when I am finished, sir. Goodbye," she said to the back, waiting for the slow ramp. But when it reached the soil, Jane dashed out of the metal box of doom and was faced with the beauty of Veradune. Nature sang to her in a vibrant song, and the leaves were the brightest and lushest colors. Her metallic lips let out a small gasp of a sense of awe before she started walking forward.

In truth, she had no idea where to go next. She only knew that the "Wilders" lived on this planet. But that was not an issue for her. Here, in the heart of the Living Force, she heard the Force's song loud and clear. All she had to do was follow it, as she had done before. It'd guide her.

Despite the dangers of the flora and fauna, Jane managed to make her way through the forest, partly thanks to the guidance of the Force and partly thanks to her own careful touch with nature. The sunlight dancing through the canopy above and reflecting off her metallic facial plates, her boots leaving small footprints in the soil. Until... the sunlight faded away far too quickly for a typical growing storm. And not long after, lightning struck nearby. Curious, the short girl followed the sound of thunder, brushing away leaves in her path with her scarred palms.

It didn't take long to notice the burning tree in the distance and smell the scent of burned wood. All while her black cybernetic eyes observed a man and a girl in front of her, as well as what appeared to be a grove of sorts. Jane approached them, hoping they were part of the Wilders or had heard of them. "Hello." She spoke up when she wasn't far away. "I'm looking for 'Wilders'? I'm Jane, a Jedi Learner."