Private All in the Family

[Jax Thio]

Location: Coruscant, Jax's Apartment
Equipment: Pajamas, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain, Eyepatch
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

Jax immediately woke up his heart pounding as if he ran 10 laps on a Podracing track. Cold sweat trickled down from his brow as the first thing he was greeted by was the Sun. "Another dream about him," he mumbled. The nightmares were getting worse, Darth Carnifex continued to hound Jax whispering something that he could not understand. Groaning, Jax felt his organic hand hit an empty beer bottle as he got up to open the blinds. The Jedi Master kicked 4 more Beer bottles out of the way as he opened the blinds and saw the Sun rising over Coruscant's many mega skyscrapers. Jax sighed leaning against the window his forehead resting against his prosthetic arm. Ever since Carnifex told Jax that he was his father, Jax went back into bad habits namely drinking to cope with the revelation.

The fact that Jax was one of many Carnifex's children disturbed Jax to the core. He couldn't bear to look at his fellow Jedi nor his Padawans: Anneliese and Myvette Faeli . What would they do to Jax if he told him that he was the son of the Worm Emperor? Jax heard the rumors that Carnifex would spy on Galactic affairs using the children as his vessels. Was he doing that with Jax? Is he unwittingly giving the Sith the upper hand in the war? Jax didn't want to celebrate the victory at Tython not with Carnifex still on his mind. There was too much fear and doubt within him. A darkness churning inside of him ready to be unleashed. "A dark gift," Jax mumbled under his alcohol ridden breath. "I can't stay a Jedi. I can't let them get hurt."

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

The last thing that evil wants...​

Location: Coruscant

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, HK-88 (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)

Foes:
Allies: Jax Thio

[I“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison[/I]​

He was not planning on coming to Coruscant for some time, frankly it was not an idea he relished even being here at all, but when a Jedi of the Galactic Alliance he knew (and owed him several favors) had contacted him. Catlin Vanagor had tasked this Jedi Knight, this astrogational specialist with keeping an eye on things while he was there. No, not while Caltin was there, that would be folly, but while someone else was on the planet.

That someone was Jax Thio .

Come on, you idiot. Open the door.

The more he stood in the hallway, banging on the door, the more attention he was drawing. This, for some reason, was the exact opposite of what he wanted to do, but Caltin was not going anywhere without checking up on his descendant. The kid still has not seemed to do much following up on any of it, and maybe that was why Vanagor kept an eye on him. Was it hubris? Was it a concern? Either way, the Maverick was watched over, even if he didn’t know it.

... is my undivided attention.
​

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Coruscant, Jax's Apartment
Equipment: Pajamas, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

Loud knocks were heard from afar causing Jax to groan, he's dealing with a massive hangover who the fuck would be knocking so loudly this early in the morning. Jax glanced at the clock in the kitchen frowning. "Oh," he mumbled. "It's noon."

The knocks became even louder further intensifying Jax's headache. Shaking his head, he lumbered over towards the door making sure to sidestep the many bottles of beer left strewn on the floor. "All right!" Jax yelled sighing heavily. "I'm coming no need to get your damn knickers in a twist!"

With a press of a button, the Jedi Master came face to face with his ancestor: Caltin. Jax hadn't seen him since Empress Teta, he was the only other person besides Jairdain who knew of Jax's heritage. What the hell was he doing here? "It's been a while Caltin," Jax slurred leaning against the wall. "Aren't you supposed to be back on Tython helping with the reconstruction?"

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

[I“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison[/I]​

The stench that wafted outward once the door opened was almost overwhelming. It was irritating actually, the thought that this guy was actually exhibiting the same “woe is me” traits as the big man himself used to is annoying but it was understandable. If everyone bore the same innate desire to shoulder too much of a burden, then they would sink into despair when it became too much.

Two words. “Mouth… Wash…” Seriously man… go brush your teeth and get dressed. We’re going out to get some lunch.

Pushing past him, the massive Jedi Master made way for the kitchen and began foraging for items. After a moment or two, he was clearly making caf and then stopped.

Get dressed! I’m not asking!

Before long they were blocks away at a Bistro. There was nothing special about the place, but for some reason it seemed to be very specific at the same time.

So, let me guess. You got some news you didn’t like and you don’t know how to handle it.

Harsh… but… well… harsh…

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Coruscant, Jax's Apartment
Equipment: Pajamas, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

That was Caltin, a no-nonsense guy since the day he met him all those years ago. Those were more simpler times when Jax was more carefree and was able to let loose during missions. Caltin was barking orders to Jax as if he was a drill instructor, the Jedi Master growled a bit before shaking his head. "Missed you too Master Caltin," he responded his words still slurred before lumbering to the bathroom and quickly downed his breath with some mouthwash.

Jax slowly raised his head seeing a gaunt man staring right back. He'd cooped up in his apartment for days, with everyone busy with rebuilding Jax figured nobody would know nor care about his disappearance. He was almost right though. "What the fuck is Caltin doing here?" he mumbled though he already knows why exactly he came.

The Jedi Master quickly placed on some Casual Clothing before dragging his feet back to Caltin. "Well, that's a fucking understatement," Jax said. "You know what happened in Teta, ever since he told that he was my father I've been plagued by nightmares of him whispering something to me." Jax went over to the refrigerator to grab another Beer. "Only way to drown them out." Jax mumbled removing the cap with the wave of his hand.

Sighing, Jax took a big swig. "Carnifex is calling to me," Jax said. "I can't stay with the Jedi Order, I'll be a liability to them. I've heard that Carnifex can spy on people using his children as vessels. If that's the case, then I need to go."

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

[I“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison[/I]​

Agitated, the big man just looked at the Maverick, almost daring him to do it… and he did. Thio pulled another beer and took a drink. Well that won’t do, so Vanagor sent a current of electrical energy into the bottle of carbonated alcohol igniting much of the process. The bubble over, or “head” effectively ruined the ale and spilled it all over the floor. No need to look for an apology from him, Jax wasn’t going to get one.

Access code 85937

A brilliant bright light shone from underneath what looked to be more beer bottles and papers. Caltin just gave his descendant a dirty look and walked over to what was a holocron. His holocron as he pressed a few buttons. Moments later the blue visage of none other than Caltin himself appeared and surprised to see… himself…

[Didn’t expect to see you.]

Yeah, well, I’m just full of surprises. Has he accessed memory manipulation?

[Nope.] There was more to that answer, and the massive Jedi Master knew it, but he would not press the matter. Shaking his head, Vanagor just entered the shutdown protocol.

We’ll be back.

Clapping the drunk Maverick on the shoulder he nudged Thio out the door.

We.are.going.to.lunch.and.I.will.not.go.with.you.sauced.

Practically pushing Thio out, Caltin showed him to their airspeeder pad and would not move until he got in. Funny, it felt like they had just done this, but it might be simply attributed to a “contact high”, maybe he was seeing how their conversation would go? No matter. The trip was short and they ended up at a very specific Bistro. The order was already made, they were both eating healthy “rib sticking” “alcohol soaking” meals.

You have the one family trait that I wish you didn’t. You don’t ask for help. Well I’m not letting you lose some of the best experiences you’ve ever had just because you have Daddy issues. That happened to me with my grandfather, I’m not letting it happen to you, Jax.

Was he being an ass? Sure. However there was genuine concern there.

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Coruscant, Jax's Apartment
Equipment: Casual Clothing Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

"Well, you're too late on that Grandpa Caltin," Jax slurred while Caltin dragged him towards his speeder. Jax was in his apartment drinking with BB-12 for days. He hadn't fully recovered from his injuries from Tython and he still needed to dress down Anneliese for her recklessness. Then again Annelise is probably better off with a different Master. How can she and Myvette Faeli learn from a man who's probably the incarnation for Carnifex. Who knows really? But right now, Jax knew that he was a liability for the NJO and for his Padawans.

The two went in the Speeder while Jax turned his gaze towards Caltin. "Well Grandpa," Jax muttered. "If those Daddy Issues is related to my father who happens to be the Worm Emperor who turns his kids into hosts then it's a lot more than Daddy Issues."

Caltin was stubborn like Jax is a Vanagor trait it seems. He wondered if he should take on the last name, but Jax supposed it was moot now. "You own this place?" Jax asked. "BB and I have been thinking of starting a Restaurant of our own someday. But right now even though the Alliance is winning, my ass needs to make sure that it stays that way. Carnifex uses his children to spy on people, and I'm a Jedi Master. I'm friends with important people like Valery Noble for crying out loud. I ain't compromising the Order."

The Jedi Master leaned against the seat. "I need to leave Alliance space," he said slurring his words. "Self imposed exile I need to go."

Great now he's sounding like Yoda.

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison​

Ripping off a hunk of bread, Caltin just shook his head at the question.

Look to your immediate right. The building across from here. Two floors from the top the flower overlay balcony. You see that apartment? A little boy was taken from his parents at a young age before he could go with the Order. He was taken to Juvie and his parents were imprisoned for something that they didn’t even do. It was there that the boy learned to trust no one but himself. To accept no help, and to let no one in, truly in. Yet the boy made his way to the Jedi, became Knighted, even made it to the level of Master.

All because of a promise he made to his father to “always do the right thing.”

Taking a bite of his Nerf Burger before refilling Jax’s cup of caf (whether it was empty or not), his eyes leveled back up on the man sitting across from him. It was all but obvious at this point that the story was about the big man.

My father was not “The Worm Emperor”, or even an Emperor, he was just a man who wanted to run his business and get home to his kids. My grandfather however, was a Force Sensitive son of a queen who wanted to transfer his conscious soul into me simply because he had a vision that I was going to be the “hero” he always thought that he should be. So yeah, I learned not to open up a long time ago.

Sitting back, with an almost disgusted look at the mention of leaving Alliance space, the massive Jedi Master just arched an eyebrow.

Ask yourself what a Jedi who has learned the ins and outs of keeping others “out” has to do with your situation and how it can help you… how someone who can keep others from Invading his mind can teach you something that would help you… ask yourself that…

He was hoping he didn’t have to spell it out for the guy. At least any more than he already was.

​

tag: Jax Thio

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Bistro
Equipment: Casual Clothing, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

"And that little boy was you?" Jax said not trying to sound flippant but his mind was still in an alcoholic haze. "Right now I need to find a way to distance myself Caltin," Jax said tugging at a waiter who was passing by. "Hey buddy gimmie the strongest Nova Blast you got." he whispered slipping in 150 credits in his pocket.

"That's the plan Grandpa," Jax muttered leaning against his chair. "I'm going to Tython or Ahch-To and dealing with this, find a way to shut off Carnifex's manifestations but these images and subliminal messaging he's sending me...... It sounds like Carnifex wants to meet him somewhere. To face my destiny or something like that."

The waiter came back with a large glass of Nova Blaster while Jax gave a nod of thanks and started to drink the bottle. "And they just keep coming," Jax said. "My future is chit, just like that past."

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison​

Are you freaking kidding me?

Snatching the glass out of his hand, ill-concerned of any mess it might make, and throwing it over the edge but not before stopping the same waiter and monetarily threatening him.

Bring him another drink that is alcoholic, in the slightest any of you, and I will personally buy this place and make sure you get the “crap station” and always fill it up with horrible tippers. You got me?

Though he clearly sounded differently, malice was the last thing on Caltin’s mind, he just wanted to pul… drag the Maverick out of that bottle he crawled into. Finding a way to stop the problems in his mind was understandable, Vanagor wanted him to as well, but there was a better way about it.

If you need to face him, then face him… but this crap about “Children” and “vassals”... it’s crap. You think the way to handle it is to run and hide when in fact it’s the exact opposite. Even if you don't ask a Jedi in the flesh, you have one in a damn holocron. Or did you think I gave you that just for the look of it?

Just a glare was left.

Where is the Jax who wanted to stand and be counted the first time we met? I don’t even know who you are right now, but I know one thing. You can brush me off all you want, but I am giving you something I didn’t have. I’m giving you someone in your corner.
tag: Jax Thio

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Restaurant, Coruscant
Equipment: Casual Clothing, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor


"Vessels," Jax grumbled correcting Caltin. "And be nice to the poor boy, you're scaring him not everyone has the Jedi fortitude to endure a verbal lashing from you Grandpa."

Jax motioned the shaking waiter to move away. The waiter nodded rapidly before waddling to the other side of the restaurant. "The kid is doing his job," Jax said using the Force to take a half-finished wine bottle from across the table and taking a big swig. However, as Jax did so, he could hear the voice of Carnifex speaking in the Sith Language: Ur-Kittat. Each word was pure auditory torture as if a thousand knives were simultaneously cutting his ears. The Jedi Master drank more trying to drown out Carnifex's voice but it only became louder.


Jax felt the Force fading from him, that's what happens whenever he gets drunk, but the drunkenness did little to get rid of the voices. Carnifex still had control somehow. Was he using the Force to talk to Jax?

"Thanks Gramps," Jax muttered his organic hand shaking an image of Carnifex appeared staring at Jax his blood red eyes piercing his. A sharp pain was felt in his damaged eye. A searing, white hot pain as if Carnifex was piercing it with a Lightsaber "I could feel him right now, speaking to me. The black speech staining my soul, I cam see him right now with my own eye....."

The Jedi Master felt faint nearly falling over the chair in the process.

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison​

The waitstaff isn’t the problem, you are, you damn drunk.

He meant it, and Jax was not wrong, the guy was just doing his job, but that was not the issue right now. Especially since the drunkard of a Jedi was using the time to grab something else off of another table. Utilizing a skill he rarely ever used, Caltin resonated the wine bottle just as Jax was taking a swig. The vibrations would shatter it, sending glass and merlot into the lap of the Maverick and whatever was left to the floor below.

Bring it back to him. If he is talking to you now, then give him images that will bother him. Keep your mind unfocused. Always thinking about something else, even when you have to. He’s only in because you’re letting him. You’re so afraid of what he will do, you’re practically unlocking the door.

Speaking metaphorically was not something he wanted to do, but he was not going to listen to this talk of defeat. He needed a vacation, not to just run away.

Like it or not, this is a part of you. Being that Sith’s kid. It only adds to who you are, it doesn’t change you at all. Just like being a Vanagor doesn’t change you, it only adds. The only person who can change who you are, is you. No matter what you might think otherwise.

Pulling a datapad out of his back pocket, the big man slipped it across the table.

Locking and entry codes to a little place I like to call “Sanctuary Island”. Just for family. I spent a lot of money to get it off of official maps, and is self-sustaining. You’re not leaving the Order, I won’t let you, but you can take a vacation there if you want.

He winked.

Provided you stop calling me "Gramps" and "Grandpa" like that.
tag: Jax Thio

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Restaurant, Coruscant
Equipment: Casual Clothing, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

"Well I never of this?" Jax asked when Caltin mentioned Sanctuary Island. "I'm the watchman for Alderaan Gramps," he said. "It's my responsibility to know the ins and outs of the planet."

It was pretty obvious that Caltin was not going to give up on Jax. Not that Jax was giving up more like he was isolating himself from the Alliance as if he was infected with the Rakghoul plague. However, if Caltin insisted then perhaps Jax could come. "Fine then," Jax sighed. "Doesn't sound like a spa the way you're describing it. Anyway, what can I call you then? I dunno where you land in the family tree."

The Jedi Master got up. "Let's get to Alderaan," he said. "I know a shuttle owned by Faith Organa that can get to the planet in one jump."

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison​

Caltin Vanagor was not a Padawan Learner. He knew what a Watchman was, and knew at the same time that while they shared the name only in most cases, the New Jedi Order would come up with a list of them. That didn’t matter as the drunk snark of an ancestor was slowly coming around apparently, even if reticently.

The island is a holding of my company, not me in particular, I set it aside for my family. As for spas, you’ll have to check the island out when you get there, not just your house.

While he did not appreciate the general attitude of the Jedi in front of him, Caltin could understand the nature in how he was being addressed.

Look, by some sick sense of the Force’s humor, I’m around to see my daughter's eyes and her mother’s chin on someone else’s body. So yeah, I guess I am “gramps'' to you,,, probably “great x8” or something along those lines. Yeah, we are related, something I’m surprisingly happy about. However, just because I think that this is a good thing doesn’t mean you have to, I get it so you don’t have to call me anything other than what you do unless you choose to. Okay?

tag: Jax Thio

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Restaurant, Courscant
Equipment: Casual Clothing, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

"There's plenty of spas on Alderaan," Jax shrugged. "Why else does the Queen's face look so immaculate?" He hadn't been on Alderaan for a while mainly because he didn't want Carnifex to probe the planet he was guarding.

"So I'm still calling Gramps," Jax chuckled. "Got that: Get off me lawn type of mentality." Might as well amuse himself on his way to this location. "Come on Caltin," he said. "Gonna message the shuttle that we're on way and we need to hurry."

The Jed Master sighed heavily. "I don't want Carnifex to probe me while we're on Alderaan." he said.

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison​

No, Caltin Vanagor was not a Padawan Learner. He knew what a Watchman was, and knew at the same time that while they shared the name only in most cases, the New Jedi Order would come up with a list of them. He knew the type of person that Jax was as well, or at least he thought he did. It did not occur to him that the Jedi Maverick might want to address him as such as “grandpa” or the like, then again it could just be the alcohol content in him talking.

There is a small complex on the island with different shops and things, nothing too grand because the place is small and meant to be that way, but still.

Taking his burger with him (hey! It cost 20 credits!) he hit his comm-link.

Long story short. You know how I keep Sith out of my head? Always think about something different. Until I learned how to block people out that I did not want in, I let my mind race. Those times that there were invasions? I carried a mirror and just looked at it. Works wonders.
tag: Jax Thio

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Restaurant, Coruscant
Equipment: Casual Clothing, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

Jax paid the waiter a generous tip about 750 credits three times more than the average that they make a day. Jax always made sure that they get paid, they had to put up with a lot of chit with dumb customers. "Are you building your own city Gramps?" Jax chuckled taking out his Holoprojector sending the Alderaan shuttle message that he was on his way. "I wonder if I should worry about a possible takeover."

At least the voices were quelled for now as Jax exited the restaurant and headed for the shuttle bay he wondered what kind of cognitive techniques that Caltin would teach him? Well besides the one he just told him.

"I've tried that," Jax said. "I have feeling that this kind of mind projection is different. Something ancient."

They arrived at the station, Jax's mind still was focused on what kind mental technique that Carnifex used. It had to be old, Carnifex was hundreds of years old, he knew a few tricks that no Force user was prepared for that much was certain. "Come on Gramps," Jax said. "Alderaan awaits."

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison​

Caltin just gave him a look as he paid the bill for the entire restaurant (Hey! He made a scene, he was making up for it!) The comment about a “takeover” and “buying a city” was not on deaf ears and while he was more than certain that this was some level of a joke, it was still annoying. Either that or he felt weird about being called “gramps.”

No, I just bought an island, I don’t even need it, I just want something that the family could live on without having “Codes” or “Standards” to uphold. A place we don’t have to worry about titles.

Then his concerns about not being able to keep Carnifex out were fresh on Caltin’s mind, so while he was not able to use the Force in the manner that he used to, the big man was still learning this new method and that included eye contact and proximity with someone he knew and was close to. Jax could be projected onto if he focused enough.

So his attempt was simple… let Jax see in his mind, Caltin’s point of view of each and every Inquisitor, Emperor’s Hand, and Sith that hunted the big man back when he was a Knight. He would (hopefully) come to understand that “gramps” was more than experienced in keeping himself hidden and blocked from others trying to get into his head and that he had something to offer.

He’s doing something different, but have you stopped to think that I might offer something different as well?

No malice was meant in his voice there, but it was a fair question even if it was. Getting onto the transport, Caltin’s pad beeped, it was his notice that his ship was not far away and following his signal.
tag: Jax Thio

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island

 

[Jax Thio]

Location: Restaurant, Coruscant
Equipment: Casual Clothing, Jax's Prosthetic Arm, Jax's Second Lightsaber, Promise Ring to Jairdain
Tag: Caltin Vanagor

"The way make it sound," Jax said walking through the always busy streets of Coruscant. "You were looking to be the ruler of own mini city." It felt good to crack jokes again, for a while Jax heard nothing but Carnifex whispering in his mind. The only thing that Jax was concerned about was when he was going to bed that's when the voice intensify but that was a ways off.

"I'm aware that you'll probably have a trick up your sleeve," Jax responded. "I think the first thing we need to do is to find out what kind of ability Carnfiex is using before making our move."

Carnifex is definitely aware of their conversation that much Jax was certain. The silence was telling or maybe he was waiting for the right moment to strike Jax again. "Come on Grandpa," Jax said arriving at the spacepad containing the shuttle. "Don't wanna waste time."

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“Honesty is a power that very few people can handle.” - Steve Aitchison​

“Well, I guess that didn’t work.”

It was never a perfect plan, but he learned how to connect with Rigel and Starchaser on Tython but that was obviously a different time and situation. This was something that they could work on and he had a baseline for any future effort. He didn’t think much about anything other than the mystery that was solving how to keep Carnifax out of the kid’s mind.

Just a guy with too much money. You can have some if you want.

It sounded flippant, even downright arrogant, but anyone who knew Caltin knew that this was not him or the case. He just figured it was good to make the difference he wanted to happen and be the change he wanted to see. Too many Jedi forget how to do that. He could have made a remark about how he scares enough sentients out there when Jax inquired about his possible tricks up his sleeve, but the amount of those giving them room was proof of that if he paid attention.

The “Shuttle” actually brought a smile to the massive Jedi Master’s face as he walked up to it and gave it a hearty “pat” on the side of the hull.

Modeled after an old Cr90. Always wanted to fly in one.
tag: Jax Thio

Spoiler: Personal effects

"Vanguard" (Secondary - Long Handle)

"CONSERVATOR" (Primary - Long Handle)
HK-88 Robes, Battle Armor,Toraynor-Henkan(mind crystal added) Advanced Jedi Utility Belt
Starship: Spectre, (Jedi Interceptor in the hangar, Dilorian, and Bike both in the cargo bay, the late Karki Eusith's Armor, Shield, Temple Guard Lightsaber mounted on the wall)
Sanctuary Island