Ben slowly made his way down the corridor to the very familiar training room which Master Raaf often used for lightsaber training sessions. The underground academy was fairly tame at this time of day--Corvus seemed to Ben the type to like mornings; Ben, decidedly, was not.
Still, if a Jedi Master was giving a class in lightsaber technique, Ben was going to be there. Especially if that Jedi Master was Corvus Raaf, teaching the form which Ben knew to be dearest to the woman's heart.
Thinking back on his experiences with Soresu, Ben was curious to see how Corvus's manner of teaching differed from what he had experience with Knight Siegfried. Corvus had described Form III as the lightsaber form most in keeping with the philosophy of the Order, and Ben knew it to be a cornerstone of any proficient Jedi Guardian. With his aspirations to become a powerful defender of the Order, Soresu was a discipline which indeed interested him greatly. Corvus had also explained once that Soresu complimented Djem So, which was Ben's favorite lightsaber form at present.
When Ben came to the appropriate chamber, he found his master in a familiar state: without her cloak, practicing sequences with a training saber. For a moment, Ben paused to lean in the doorway, arms crossed. He wanted to watch the Jedi Grandmaster at work for just a second before intruding.
He observed the woman, moving through the phases of the kana with precision and grace. It was clear from her deft movements that this was indeed very dear and familiar to her. She emanated comfort, peace, and solidity. He could sense her through the Force, aware of her audience. She did not flinch at all, but continued her practice without so much as a hiccup. She was such a welcoming presence.
Ben admired Corvus deeply, as any apprentice should admire his master.
When Corvus finished her routine, Ben approached.
"Good morning, Master," he smiled and bowed. Ben was immediately jovial as he caught his master's familiar eyes. He hoped she wouldn't be annoyed at how often he showed up to her classes. He then continued, jesting, "Thought I'd drop by and see what the good ol' 'waiting around' style was all about. Plus, I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to learn from the best."
In past discussions with Corvus, Ben had expressed a preference for Form V over Form III. He had a feeling, however, that Master Raaf may give him a thing or two to make him reconsider that opinion.
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