An Attractive Lesson

[Gray Raxis]

Gray never suspected that he was force sensitive as he grew up. He had apparently awakened to his force abilities when he was young, but had always written it off as oddities in his life. He wanted to deny it. He needed to deny it. He wasn't a special person. He wasn't the kind of person that should have these kinds of powers. He wasn't wise or ambitious or any of the other qualities that made jedi or sith or the other kinds of force users out there. He wasn't his aunt Vassara. He wasn't any of the things that force users needed to be, but there was too much evidence that he was indeed gifted. He could find no reasonable way to deny what he was. He was force sensitive, and he had to accept that.

Gray had come to that acceptance, barely, after he had learned not long ago what he was. He was sensitive, but he needed to learn how to control his abilities. He needed to find a way to control the nightmares, the moving of random objects, and the other odd things that happened in his life. They were getting more and more out of control everyday. The nightmares were especially bad ever since that trip to Dagaboh. Those visions in the caves that he had to face, the bloody version of himself with red eyes kept popping up. He needed to do something about it and he knew of one force user.

Gray had messaged his friend Stardust and asked her to meet him at her home on Naboo. He had landed his ship at the local port and was walking to her house. He was wearing his gray collared, button up shirt with a blue vest and gray slacks. He had on his leather boots, but left his blaster at home. He could trust her and he felt safe around her so there was no need for it. He hadn't told her about the reason for his visit, but he hoped she would hear him out. He came up to the front door after walking for awhile. He straightened his clothes out and knocked on the door.

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[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Stardust was tinkering on her arm, the maintenance of each limb was tedious and took patience... Especially when dealing with the smaller parts

She had done this every time she was home..when she wasn't she was working on her fighter or repairing something to keep moving

She heard a knock thankfully just as she reconnected the nerves on her arm"one minute"she said, she was expecting one person and that was [member="Gray Raxis"]...a man who she had came to know and enjoyed having visit while she was not on duty which she wouldn't be doing any fighting for awhile

She opened the door and smiled"ahh gray come in"she said and moved out of the way so he could enter and sit

 

[Gray Raxis]

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Gray smiled to Star as she opened the door for him. He said as he entered, " Thank you Star. You look as beautiful as ever. Actually, you got even more beautiful. I didn't think that was possible." He had become familiar with her home and went to go sit down at the table in her dining room. He sat himself down and looked around. Everything looked the same as always, and he knew he was stalling here. He just needed to man up and say something. He needed to, but it was not always easy.

Gray said as he sat there trying to build up his courage " So Star, mind if I get a glass of your whiskey or that wine?" He smiled and added after a moment, " How have you been by the way? Have you been feeling well?" He was feeling nervous here, and she could probably feel it.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She giggled and smiled"just been getting actual sleep is all"she said and watched him enter and set, she followed and set across from him

Ah no problem "she opened a cabinet and get two glasses with the best scotch..something she stocked up on since he last visited" I've felt pretty good actually ribs have healed up"she could feel he was nervous and then looked at him"is something wrong
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[Gray Raxis]

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Gray smiled at Star and said, " I'm glad to hear you are healing up well, and is that the good scotch?" He took one of the glasses and opened up the bottle of scotch. He poured himself a glass and then poured her one as well. He set the bottle down and took a drink. He said after, " Definitely the good stuff. I've said it before, but you have great taste Star.... And you are right. There is something bothering me."

Gray looked at the bottle of scotch and focused on it. He stared it down like he never stared anything down before. He kept it up for several seconds with no reaction from it at all. He gave up and just kind of moved his hand randomly. As he did, the bottle suddenly moved across the table and almost fell off of it. He just watched it with a bit of disbelief. He smiled at her awkwardly and said, " Taaadaaah. I learned a new trick."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

If course it is"she said and poured herself a glass"don't drink it much but I might start doing so"she looked at him as he did say something was bothering him"well tell me and I'll listen

She looked at him stare down a bottle like two gunslingers in a draw, was he contemplating something, then she watched the bottle fly to which she reached out and stopped it before it tipped by quickly holding her hand up"wow wow hahah"she smiled"so you've found out you can use the force huh finally "she said and pattrr his shoulder
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[Gray Raxis]

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Gray smiled at Star. He said, " Thanks beautiful. I was shocked when I first found out. I just couldn't believe it. A guy like me being able to use the force? I thought only special people like you were able to do stuff like this. I really wanted to deny it at first, but I couldn't. It explained far too much about all of the odd things that happened in my life. To think I would have this kind of gift." He paused for a moment and frowned. He added after a moment, " Wait did you say 'finally' earlier? Did you know I was sensitive? When did you find out? How long have you know? Why didn't you say anything?"

Gray finished off the rest of his drink in one go. He looked at the empty glass for a moment before he looked at Star. He smiled to her and said, " This is really good scotch. Mind if I have another glass sexy? I promise to behave myself."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled"special we all are not without a gift one is"she said wisely"everyone has the force in them for the force is everything around however some are born with the force and some aren't"she said and smiled before laughing "I had a feeling when we met yet I did not tell you for it is a decision only you must make yourself I felt only you needed to decide whether or not to train on your new found power"

She smiled and poured both another glass"of course of course I've stocked this up for you that and I think I've found a liking to it
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[Gray Raxis]

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Gray just shook his head after she finished speaking. He smiled at Star and said, " I should have known it was something like that. I guess that means you know why I am here." He took a drink from his glass. He said as he set it down, " Thanks for the refill. Glad to see you are forming a taste for it. Makes me wonder what else you have formed a taste for because of me."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled and chuckled lightly at him"indeed I'm guessing you want me to train you on these powers"she said taking a drink"

No problem gotta keep the glass full right"she said laughing before winking"mostly the scotch but we'll see what the future hold
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Gray smirked at Star as he said, " Hopefully whiskey and brandy so you stock all of my favorites." He winked at her. He took another drink from his glass. The scotch and playful banter was really helping to calm him back down. Maybe he wouldn't freak out after all. He added after awhile, " Thank you Star. Would you please train me in the ways of the force oh most beautiful of jedi masters? Only your sensual touch can guide me through this troubling time."

Gray took another drink from his glass. He said once he set the glass down, " If you will train me, I will do whatever you want in return. No matter what it is, I swear by my honor and blood it will be done."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Ha-ha I'll have that stocked when I head into town"she said and frowned lightly as she shifted some"I'll train you...bit you have to promise me something "she said as she looked sternly at him" you must not ever betray me or turn to the dark side..."

She said before smiling again "hahah I'll keep that in mind, we can train here since its more peaceful and I can use the land however I see fit" she said with a smile
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Gray frowned a bit as she got stern. He said, " Betray you? Why would I do that? Or turn to the darkside?" As he finished speaking an imagine of that bloodied red eyed version of himself popped up into his mind. His body felt as if sheer coldness was creeping up from his core into the rest of his body. He shivered as it began and more as the feeling grew. It didn't seem last more than a few moments, but he felt like the warmth was still missing from his body after it passed.

Gray looked at Star after it did and said, " I promise Star. I won't ever betray you or turn." He finished off his second glass of scotch. He had the empty glass in his hand, but didn't seem to move to ask for more. His mind was on time from Dagaboh once again.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She frowned"its..my past...actually happened not to long ago but that's not important "she said waving

She looked at him and put a hand on his" hey...you ok"she asked him

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[Gray Raxis]

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Gray seemed to snap out of his thoughts when Star put her hand on his. He smiled at her and said, " I'm fine Star. Thanks for worrying. How about we start doing this training or would you rather ease into it after we talk a little longer? You are the master here, and I the lowly padawan." He winked to her as he finished. He held his drink up for a refill, and just sat there. He was still a little shaken, but he had at least gotten it off of his mind mostly.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Hmmm well we start with the basics of course"she said and smiled"the first step is to feel the force around you..."she said as she stood"come outside...it'll be easier and my open"she said walking to the door with a smile

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Gray set his glass down and got up. He followed Star outside the door. He didn't know what to expect from the training she mentioned. He knew jedi could use the force, but he had no idea how they did it. He was still a little nervous about the whole thing. He said with a smile as he got outside, " So what do you want me to do out here beautiful? Stare into your eyes and focus on a wonderful future together?"

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

No"she said and smiled big"sit down and I want you to close your eyes"she said as she did the same"do you feeling that warmth....that sensation of being in a river"she said as she inhaled and exhaled as she felt the force wash over her
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Gray imitated what Star did. He sat down across from her and closed his eyes. He heard what she told him to try and feel for. He focused on it. He focused on the image of warmth and the flow of a river. He breathed in and out slowly as he did. He kept it up. He kept up the focus. He kept up the imagery. He kept.....feeling nothing. He didn't know how long he sat there, but he sat there feeling nothing that she described happening. He didn't get it. He didn't know how the force was suppose to feel. He didn't know how he would know. He was completely clueless here.

Gray said as he kept his eyes closed, " I never thought I would say this to you, but I'm just not feeling anything Star. I'm focusing on what you said...but I'm getting nothing here."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Hmmmm odd it seems if you focus...you can't do it"she said noting when he moved the bottle when he was giving up and the spontaneous movement of it"all right then I'm switching tactics"she said and smiled "


Since it seems you can't focus and do it we'll play a little game"she said and went inside and came out with frisbees"see what you gotta do is dodge and throw these back but"she grinned evily"you can't use your hands
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