Ascending Legend
The doors to the observation lounge slid open with a soft hiss, and Iandre Athlea stepped inside. The room was quiet, washed in the cool starlight pouring through the broad viewport. Aurora Station drifted in the silence of space—a perfect meeting place for what felt like two worlds converging.
Jayna was the first she saw.
The girl brightened the moment their eyes met, that familiar spark of curiosity and eagerness warming the room in a way even the lighting could not. Iandre's expression softened instantly.
"Jayna," she greeted gently, "it is good to see you again."
Then her gaze shifted to the man beside her.
Jaxon Thio carried himself with the unmistakable steadiness of someone who had spent a lifetime balancing the Force, duty, and responsibility. He was taller than she expected, radiating a quiet strength she understood immediately.
Iandre stepped forward and offered a respectful bow of the head before extending her hand.
"Master Thio," she said with composed sincerity, "I am Second Lieutenant Iandre Athlea of the Lilaste Order…and a newly knighted Jedi of the Diarchy."
She straightened, meeting his gaze with calm honesty.
"It is an honor to meet you finally. Jayna has spoken of you with great affection—and no small amount of pride."
A faint smile touched her lips before she stepped aside and motioned toward the seating area near the stars.
"Please—both of you—make yourselves comfortable. I'm glad you agreed to meet. Aurora Station is… complex. Important. And it will be easier to explain with all of us together."
She walked with them toward the light-dappled chairs, the soft hum of the station filling the momentary silence.
"And while you are here," she added gently, "consider me your point of contact for anything you may need—information, access, guidance. I am at your disposal."
With a steady breath, she folded her hands loosely.
"I hope today will be the beginning of something beneficial for all of us."
Jax Thio
Jayna Ismet-Thio
Jayna was the first she saw.
The girl brightened the moment their eyes met, that familiar spark of curiosity and eagerness warming the room in a way even the lighting could not. Iandre's expression softened instantly.
"Jayna," she greeted gently, "it is good to see you again."
Then her gaze shifted to the man beside her.
Jaxon Thio carried himself with the unmistakable steadiness of someone who had spent a lifetime balancing the Force, duty, and responsibility. He was taller than she expected, radiating a quiet strength she understood immediately.
Iandre stepped forward and offered a respectful bow of the head before extending her hand.
"Master Thio," she said with composed sincerity, "I am Second Lieutenant Iandre Athlea of the Lilaste Order…and a newly knighted Jedi of the Diarchy."
She straightened, meeting his gaze with calm honesty.
"It is an honor to meet you finally. Jayna has spoken of you with great affection—and no small amount of pride."
A faint smile touched her lips before she stepped aside and motioned toward the seating area near the stars.
"Please—both of you—make yourselves comfortable. I'm glad you agreed to meet. Aurora Station is… complex. Important. And it will be easier to explain with all of us together."
She walked with them toward the light-dappled chairs, the soft hum of the station filling the momentary silence.
"And while you are here," she added gently, "consider me your point of contact for anything you may need—information, access, guidance. I am at your disposal."
With a steady breath, she folded her hands loosely.
"I hope today will be the beginning of something beneficial for all of us."
Jax Thio
Jayna Ismet-Thio