Private Find the Path

[Alicio Organa]

Orbital Space Station
Giju
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It was becoming more and more common to spot the Chancellor out and about in the Alliance. He was never the kind to stay in the safety of the Senate. But he was sure it was still... odd, to see the leader of the Core Worlds knelt next to an astrogation console, hand extended, in deep concentration.

His eyes darted around behind his eyelids, tracking things that weren't there, as he dove deeply into the Future. Every once in a while, the man would flinch, his mouth curling into a grimace, before smoothening again. A cadre of four Herglic explorers huddled around him, large cetaceans with boisterous attitudes and loud voices, that were uncharacteristically quiet as he worked, looking on with muted curiosity.

Finally, the Chancellor stood, letting out a deep sigh before speaking. "Seven-two-dash-four. That's our heading." He caressed the bridge of his nose, as if fighting off a persistent headache.

"'f you say so, Your Excellency." The lead explorer, a captain with black and white patterned skin and a large blaster on her back, nodded to her crew. "Get ready to dip, boys. Seven-two-dash-four. New path to Atrisia."

Alicio let the scouts prepare, taking a step away for some air. He was happy to get away from his desk... but using the Force to guide his new map-charting initiative was draining. Seeing into the Future was easy- it had been second nature to him, as effortless as breathing, for a long time. But seeing so far in advance, following countless routes at lightning speed as he sniffed out the right one... it left him tired, as if he'd been staring at a viewscreen for too long.

But he was the best one for the job, as far as he could tell. Nobody else he knew had his level of expertise in the Future, save for perhaps Vera Noble in her younger years. And he was happy to do it, if it meant saving weeks of time and millions of credits in resources. If it meant the Alliance could return to some semblance of normalcy. If there was even such a thing, anymore.

But Alicio was nothing if not a multitasker, so joining him on this astrogation adventure would be the Shield of the Jedi and liason to the Senate himself, Kahlil. It had been a long time since just the two of them had caught up, and the Chancellor had a lot of questions for the Jedi Master. Most of them were official- concerning the Senate, the upheaval, the political state of the GA. One question was... personal.

Not to mention, given the recent security concerns he'd faced, he wasn't allowed out without a significant guard detail. For that, Kahlil Noble would do fine.

- Kahlil Noble -

 

[Kahlil Noble]

Watching Alicio work was enough to spark various ideas within Kahlil's head. The monumental shift of known space had come as a surprise to so many with the exact cause still up in the air. It was these new paths that would be needed that had his attention. The Jedi Wayseekers of old were once tasked with finding routes in the farthest places from the core. To help civilizations and learn and improve.

His mind, too, went to Vera Noble and her abilities. Perhaps with what was happening in the galaxy her powers would have a use beyond what was seen.

"You've gotten quite skilled at that. Perhaps you should find your own student to teach some time, mm?" Speaking of, his gaze drifted to his own padawan. Tigris and he were still learning the ins and outs of what he could teach her, but being here would be useful in that he figured. Not all with a connection to the Force were Jedi, nor did that make them an enemy.

"Which world is it we're finding a path to?"

Alicio Organa | Tigris

 

[Tigris]

Tag: Kahlil Noble Alicio Organa

She stood a few paces from Master Noble, hands relaxed at her sides, eyes fixed on the kneeling man, as her master and the hulking Herglic spacers did. Tigris did so with great interest. She had learned about the Chancellor, that he was no mere diplomat, but strong in the Force, in ways she was not familiar, much like her own master. She opened herself, trying to sense something, some gleaning of the man's powerful effort. She sensed nothing other than his strong signature.

The anticipation in the room was palpable. The answer the Chancellor strove to discern would be the beginning of the massive concerted effort of the Alliance to bring the chaos of the shifting stars back into order. None other than the leader of the Senate and the Shield of the Jedi would lead the charge. The significance of the moment was not lost on the tattooed padawan, who remained humbly quiet and observant.

The dark-haired Chancellor stood and pronounced the coordinates. The former Seuygi assassin didn't know their meaning, until the course was verbally confirmed by the Herglic captain.

Atrisia.

A faint flutter rose in Tigris' belly, a glint crossing her dark, somber eyes. She had recently been to the system herself, before the shift, in search of her own heritage.

 

[Alicio Organa]

"You've gotten quite skilled at that. Perhaps you should find your own student to teach some time, mm?"

Alicio spared a glance at the Jedi Master, finding some expression between tired and amused. "If I weren't constantly trying to teach the Senate to work together... maybe I'd have the time." He walked up to the large Master, and offered a hand to shake. "Thanks for coming along."

"We're currently pathfinding the quickest route to Atrisia." The Chancellor dove into business easily enough, a professional ease to his tone. "Giju is eager to reestablish trade routes, so they were some of the first to request aide. Figured they could use a personal touch. I also figured we could use the chance to... catch up." Something hidden flitted behind his gaze, before he turned his attention to the new face in the room.

"Kahlil told me he may bring his Padawan along. It's good to meet you. I'm Alicio." He held out his hand to the Padawan, a studious look in his eye, before quirking his lip into a small, gentle smirk. "I... don't expect there to be much action, but I feel safer for having two Jedi around me, anyway."

"Now that you're here, we can depart." Alicio gestured to the ship. "After you, Masters Jedi."

- Kahlil Noble - Tigris -

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"I'd like to think there wouldn't be, but it doesn't hurt to be ready just in case." Especially if this chaos left wiggle room for those who would take advantage of it. The fact a path to Atrisia needed to be found again would mean there was plenty of opportunity. Grant it, it also seemed like there was something there for Tigris to explore. He caught the glint in her eyes, letting himself smile.

"What do you know of Atrisia, Tigris? Something that might be useful in what we can expect when we arrive, perhaps?"

Tigris | Alicio Organa