Faction [NJO + Jedi] A New Journey

[Corin Trenor]

Beneath the forever lit skies of Denon bathed in various shades of neon, Corin had the chance to hone all aspects of himself into a warrior other than a Jedi. In some respects, the term peacekeeper fit like loose cloth. But unlike the other half of the duo he often functioned in, the Padawan sought trouble out for himself. Even when cautioned against it. Fists thrown carried him through the sleepless nights as much as those that found his often bruised body. He loved it, far more than any Jedi ought to admit. So like memories carved into each carefully crafted muscle across his frame, his actions came without so much as a thought.

His own saber clattered against the floor with Bamarri's as he too resorted to fists.

Corin stood firmly over the mat as Kai dashed forwards, his own words cut short. No doubt a relief for some, the Jedi could later muse. His arm made an effort to shift around the outside of Bamarri and hold him with his forearm over his fellow's throat and into a headlock. Corin slid across the mat and huffed with exertion as a shoulder met his ribs, only for a curled fist of his own to hook in the direction of Bamarri's side again and again.

He wanted to throw a knee, but what little sound judgement there was decided against it. For now, at least.

His connection to the Force was undoubtedly average. Higher mysticisms were far from his area of expertise, or even future, though all Corin ever excelled at was the fight.

Kai Bamarri AndEveryoneElseSmile

 

[Kat Decoria]

Outfit: Hooded cloak attire
Equipment: Lightsaber pike
Interactions: Valery Noble | Caltin Vanagor | Amani Serys | @everyone

Kat quirked an eyebrow at the notion of the Jedi Masters betting on the fights. Betting on fights and fighting for entertainment were things she had heard of and knew about but she never thought that she would see them take place at a Jedi Temple over children sparring. That seemed a bit farfetched when she thought about it. However, it did seem to be more jokingly done than anything serious. "Did anyone bet that those two would end up in a fist fight and forget all their Jedi training?" Kat stated, she was disappointed in how their fight devolved so quickly. For her it was troubling, the Sith could take advantage of those weaknesses all too easily.

"Seems pairing those two in a sparring match might not have been the most ideal." Kat said in a cool tone before looking around and seeing the other duels slowly progress. She had seen one Padawan using simulations, which was a curious way to train but she wasn't entirely against it, no different to use remotes and such in fighting simulations. Another Padawan seemed to be more interested in adding musical flair to the spar that participating. That was definitely interesting and nice to see. Jedi weren't all about strength and combat skills, at least Kat didn't see it as that was all they were.

The group of Masters seemed to note Amani as the doctor or healer. "Well, you wouldn't be alone in healing them so won't be as bad as it could be." Kat mentioned, feeling a little awkward but she was a healer as well so she felt it would be a shared understanding they'd have.

 

[Dagon Kaze]

The soothing sound of a harp was a welcome relief to the rising tensions between Kai and Corin but as their fight progressed, the intensity of their blows drowned the tranquil tune in his ears. His brow furrowed further when he felt the eyes of nearly everyone locked in on the two; the judgemental gaze sourly reminded him of when the fledgling New Jedi had marched to the Stygian only to be berated by their elder Jedi scattered across the stars.

More Jedi materialized to observe the sparring sessions, more eyes to judge the clash below. The agitation of both padawans throbbed through the Knight's senses like the clap of thunder on a bright day.
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"Did anyone bet that those two would end up in a fist fight and forget all their Jedi training?"

"Seems pairing those two in a sparring match might not have been the most ideal."​

"Yeah? When's a fight ever been ideal?" he asked, a hint of sharpness in his tone. Comfort zones killed, Dagon believed. You had to learn to fight when all odds were stacked against you.

His shoulders tensed up as both dropped their training sabers and their spar shifted into a fist fight. He watched in hopeful anticipation that either one would find a way to diffuse it; to control their emotions and find their center once more. Corin managed to headlock Kai and Dagon's fists clenched. This was it -- he had to end it here. Now.

Corin hesitated.

...and then failed to live up to what a Jedi should've done, fists furiously flying into Kai's ribs.

Dagon lunged in an instant, splitting the two apart with the aid of the Force, not willing to take any side and fully remaining an arbiter.

"Enough, both of you." his tone was calm but cold, disappointed. "This is not the way." his eyes shifted between the two padawans. "You let these emotions take control and you'll spiral into the claws of the dark side before you know it."

"You're better than this."

Aaran was right, the boy still needed to work on his balance inside. Both boys, really. Jem, on the other hand, once junior in her studies compared to Corin seemed to have flown past him, edging closer to Knighthood.​

Valery Noble Amani Serys Aaran Tafo Caltin Vanagor Korvan Toldreyn @everyonelseigsmile

Kai Bamarri Corin Trenor

 

[Iris Arani]

Turmoil.

That was the colors she could see around her. Someone was darkening the colors with anger. Frustration? It normally would've pulled her attention away. It had in the past. Most of her life was distracted by those colors as she tried to bring light back to them. Not this time, though. Not any more. She could see the colors around Arianna. Her colors. How they swirled into the sea around them. Their direction, their flow.

And that's what Iris focused on.

The kick came up, catching her wrist mid thrust. Sending the blue saber scattering away, at first glance. Iris spun with the kick, bringing her other arm around to give a quick pull of the Force on Ariana's right leg. Pull the girl off her feet if she could. In the same moment, the wrist that was kicked reached out to tug her saber back. In an unarmed fight there was no chance for Iris to win, not with the scars of her own injuries.

But the Force was still allowed, right?

Ariana Du Couteau

 

[Kirie]

SEEKING SHELTER
Temple Training Room,
Open to interaction
ATTN: Caedyn Arenais | Valery Noble ​

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Kirie nodded as the man spoke. She appreciated how friendly he was to young Hana. The girl did a good job of hiding it, but she knew she was frightened, overwhelmed and entirely in unfamiliar surroundings.

She was relieved also to see that Caedyn was well. A few years ago she had resigned herself to believing that most of her old Jedi associates were dead and gone. It was nice to see that he was well and not showing the signs of damage, at least physically, that she saw in other 'old guard' Jedi from the Outer Rim.

"I hope that in time you'll come to know the Jedi as family, as many of us have learned to"

If Hana took comfort in Caedyn's words, she did not know. She hoped so. And she hoped that what he said was true, that she might find herself a family within these halls. That's what they were here for.

It's nice to meet you too.

"I've been fortunate to receive a warm welcome here on Coruscant. Between the Order Rim Territories and the Order of the Silver Jedi, the New Jedi Order is indeed a breathe of fresh air"

"I'm glad you got a warm welcome. The Order has seemed different lately. Kinder, less sharp then when I first came. Maybe it's just my perception, but I hope it lasts."

Kirie thought back to her time on Svivren. Caedyn had been a good teacher. Empathetic and kind. He would be a good influence on this new generation of Jedi, she could already tell.

"Hey, if you do decide to stick around, do you think you could make some time for some lessons with Hana? Not like, as a Padawan or anything. Not sure that's even allowed until it's approved. I'm-I'm just sure she could learn a lot from you."

Kirie was speaking a little too fast, and over Caedyn's shoulder her eyes flitted to Valery Noble , who seemed to be giving them a curious look.

"Do you know Master Noble well? We've never really met and I don't quite know how this works with Hana and everything and-" Kirie leaned in closer to Caedyn and continued in a low voice. "What if she doesn't agree to take her in?"

Kirie followed Caedyn’s gaze across the training floor. Several of the sparring matches seemed to be picking up. What drew Kirie’s attention was the pair at the end Corin Trenor and Kai Bamarri , whose sparring match had erupted into a quite personal fistfight. As Dagon Kaze intervened, Kirie glanced around the room. Sure enough, most everyone besides those who were busy with their own fights were now staring at the bloodied padawans and their incensed master.

She cleared her throat and turned back to Caedyn

“Well, maybe I spoke too soon. I think we’d better get to our business while we still have the chance. It was nice seeing you, and I’m glad to see a familiar face around here.” She offered the man a smile and a parting wave.

She led Hana away, making a beeline towards Valery and the training mat where Dagon Kaze had just shut down the sparring match. When the excitement had died down some and it looked like she had a spare moment, Kirie drew the woman's attention.

"Hi, Master Noble, if you have a moment, can I introduce someone to you? This is Hana."

 

[Caedyn Arenais]

It was interesting to hear that the New Jedi Order had previously been different from the initial impression Caedyn had been given upon his arrival. Valery Noble had done an excellent job in welcoming him to the Coruscanti Temple and inducting him into the Order. He wondered how different that might have gone had he joined them much sooner, but then the Force had a way of timing things just as they ought to be, and he didn't hang on the thought for very long at all.

"Do you know Master Noble well? We've never really met and I don't quite know how this works with Hana and everything and...What if she doesn't agree to take her in?".

Caedyn smiled at Kirie and her younger friend, soon to become a new entrant into the Order; "Go on and speak with her. From what I've gathered of Master Noble, you'll be pleasantly surprised," Caedyn encouraged his old friend, stepping aside to reaffirm his approval. She didn't need it, but it was a small gesture in support, following them with his gaze and soon glancing beyond to Valery with a nod and a friendly smile.

Left once more to his own devices, Caedyn moved closer to the edge of the sparring floor as he gauged the two students who had been brawling with each other until Dagon Kaze had stepped in. Corin Trenor appeared to be more restrained than Kai Bamarri , though what provoked them to fight in such a way, Caedyn wasn't certain. At the end of the day, he was glad to see someone break it up, and while conversing with Kirie, he had felt increasingly pressured to step in himself if things were to get any worse. Perhaps his being so new to the Coruscanti Order held him back, but with the way Dagon seemed to hold himself, Caedyn felt reassured that the two would be taught appropriately.

Glancing elsewhere, his attention landed back upon Ariana Du Couteau and Iris Arani , the sparring match nearly being levelled out evenly if not for the latter's use of the Force to retrieve their lightsaber. Caedyn smirked to himself, studying both Padawan and curious to see how the bout would proceed.

 

[Silas Westgard]

Location: Jedi Temple, Coruscant
Objective: Spar an older opponent
Tags: Jasper Kai'el

Silas slammed the saber into his with force, but like last time Jasper kept strong by parrying most of his strikes. Yet, the next thing he did caught him off guard when he went down to his knees to strike at his legs. The boy hit his lightsaber into the floor and jumped over him effortlessly, leaving him open for a strike to the back. Yet, he didn't take it. Silas blinked a few times and got to his feet with his guard down and loose, a small respectful nod going to the boy.

"Impressive, now why don't you come at me?" he said with a more serious look as he continued to keep the saber by his side. Silas had stepped into his world, now it was time for Jasper to do the same. In a way, his opponent could have had a chance to end it but he seemed to see past it and wanted to train a bit more.

That was something he respected

On the other hand, the two other padawans were still trying to kill each other on the mats. It got so bad that Dagon Kaze had to step in to calm down his out of tone padawan. Silas didn't show it, but he was getting quite pissed off with how they acted today. Why couldn't they have settled this elsewhere? an event like this with all the masters here wasn't the smartest place to hold a grudge fight. With that in mind, if they dared spill it into his duel he wouldn't hesitate to drag them both out of the room themselves if the masters weren't going to do it.

Motioning Jasper, the teen seemed more relaxed and focused than the last time. In a way, Silas had finally settled on going all out after figuring out the skill of his opponent.

Was it his ploy to be so laid back at first?

 

[Amani Serys]

Amani shared Valery's look, expecting a similar outcome if things continued to spiral. Still people remained talking and in good spirits, with one of the padawans even adding to the ambience with a bit of music. More got together, and when Amani turned away to mingle, there was an unpleasant whack as Kai decided to push their fight up a notch by outright headbutting Corin. She spun around to see it, her jaw hung loosely in surprise, waiting to see what the follow up would be before reacting further. For a moment, it almost seemed like Corin would be the bigger man, and let things die down.

But then that just made Kai more angry, and another moment later they were slugging it out on the floor. The Mirialan sighed, and gave the newly approached Echani a regretful look; She had something to say about their mutual work as healers, but by that point Amani had to intervene, "Kai! Corin! Dag-" She looked over to her fellow Knight to make sure he was aware, but he had been even faster than her, and was already on the scene. The healer approached shortly after, glaring expectantly at the two padawans with hands on her hips.

Kaze seemed to have done the job, and Amani sighed before asking, "...We good?" She looked between the boys for an answer, then Dagon.

Dagon Kaze | Corin Trenor | Kai Bamarri | Valery Noble | Kat Decoria​

 

[Valery Noble]

Outfit | Weapon | Appearance

Location: Coruscant Temple

As expected, the duel between Kai Bamarri and Corin Trenor escalated quickly, forcing Valery's expression into a semi death glare while she readied herself to step in. But when she noticed Dagon moving towards them, she decided to leave it to him. As Corin's Master, it was most appropriate for him to be the one handling it, and with Amani helping to make sure they were both alright, Valery felt confident the issue was going to be resolved.

If not, she'd be on them within a second.

Turning her eyes back into the room as a whole, she spotted Judah Lesan approaching one of the Padawans, and dipped her head in greeting to him. But her attention shifted back to Kirie quickly, who wrapped up her conversation with Caedyn and moved towards her. Seeing Caedyn's smile, Valery met him with one of her own before she focused on the Knight and the young girl she brought with her.

"Of course," she told Kirie with a warm smile before she looked down at Hana, "Hey Hana, I'm Valery, it's very nice to meet you," she continued, her tone calm and kind, hoping it would be comforting. Valery always loved kids, and especially now that she had a daughter herself, she really gained a new perspective on them. It always showed in the way she smiled around them.

"Is Hana looking to be taken in by the Jedi?" Valery asked as she looked back up at Kirie. It was the most logical reason for bringing a young kid into a Jedi Temple, but either way, she would hear the woman out and help her if she could.

Amani Serys Dagon Kaze @Ihatetaggingpeople​

 

[Caltin Vanagor]

“You got to know when to hold’em…
Know when to fold’em…
Know when to walk away…
Know when to run...” - Kenny Rogers​

He was jumping out onto the floor along with Dagon (only to help out, it was his show) and breaking up the fisticuffs when his “phone” rang.

What is a “phone”?

Never you mind, anyway it was “Chrysa” on the other end. Apparently he had been here a little longer than he was expecting. She wasn’t mad, in fact she had a feeling where he was, which is why she sent a video of what she was wearing.

His eyes could not get any bigger than they were at that moment.

Looking around to see if anyone was paying attention, the big man pocketed the device again and went to slip out. He couldn’t get to dinner fast enough.


TAG: | Valery Noble | Jasper Kai'el | Dagon Kaze | Titi Rokari | Iris Arani | Aaran Tafo | Silas Westgard | Starlin Rand | Corin Trenor | Kirie | Caedyn Arenais | Kat Decoria ||

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

 

[Jasper Kai'el]

Coruscant, Jedi Temple
Opponent: Silas Westgard ​

"Impressive, now why don't you come at me?"

Jasper had gotten what he wanted: Respect. This was not because he had a large ego. Far from it. An opponent who respected your skill was far more likely to go “all out,” in a sense. It was making the game that much harder, which was completely fine to the duelist. He wanted to work for it. With Silas now offering to go on the defensive, Jasper figured it was time he showed the Padawan how he fought.

“I can do that,” Jasper told Silas with a nod.

Four strikes came towards Silas, all directed around his upper chest. Two precise jabs followed by powerful horizontal swings. They were fast, fluid, and surprisingly graceful despite Jasper’s appearance conflict with any such notion. The last horizontal strike would be different. Jasper flipped the orientation of his training saber to the Shien reverse grip, something he liked to utilize because of it’s unorthodoxy. If anything was to gauge the reflexes of his opponent, that would be it.

 

[Hollis Orenn]

A NEW JOURNEY

Location: Coruscant Temple​

Tag: Judah Lesan / Open​

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Hollis opened her eyes and glanced over her shoulder to find a man leaning against the wall behind her. At first, she wondered if he was trying to chide her for not being out there with the others doing saber work. But, as he finished his thought, Hollis stopped playing and canted her head to the side in a thoughtful way. "You know," she said. "I've never thought of it that way before."

She glanced down at the Mindharp in her hands with a new sense of awe.

It was a good way to look at things. Of course, that probably didn't mean that she could get away with not practicing sabers at all. Rather the opposite, she had a feeling. However, her Mindharp playing could be a good way to complement her training. She couldn't hold a conversation and play the instrument at the same time, so she gave the man a quick look.

"Are you one of the masters here?" she asked. He was certainly dressed in Jedi garb. "My name's Hollis Orenn, by the way. It's nice to meet you."

 

[Kai Bamarri]

Corin’s punches only seemed to intensify Kai’s blinding rage. Wrapping an arm around the other Padawan’s legs, he started to lift him off his feet, intent on throwing him down—

Suddenly he was elsewhere, pulled across the arena by the Force. Corin was at the opposite end, similarly restrained by an unseen hand.

"Enough, both of you."

Dag’s voice and the realization that came with it made Kai go limp, as if the Knight had picked the boy up by the scruff of the neck like a pup. His ribs ached, new bruises forming, and a bead of blood was welling up from a cut on his lip. Red, human blood.

Other Knights and Masters had entered the fray to assist with breaking up the fight, but Kai only had eyes for Dagon. Out of breath, coated with sweat, his cheeks flaming with shame, he felt his eyelids beginning to prickle.

<Why did you pick him?> he asked.

And why not me?

Corin Trenor Dagon Kaze Silas Westgard Aaran Tafo Caedyn Arenais Kat Decoria Kirie Valery Noble Caltin Vanagor Iris Arani Ariana Du Couteau Titi Rokari Amani Serys Jasper Kai'el oh the drama​

 

[Judah Lesan]

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O B S E R V A T I O N

Wearing: xxx
Weapon: xxx x2
Tag: Hollis Orenn | Valery Noble | Open to interaction

Judah nodded. He was one of the masters around the temple he supposed. It was ironic that Judah found himself among the order he had previously been rather critical of. They had supported a faction that was okay with a certain type of genocide while decrying another as evil. Most of that leadership was no longer among the New Jedi Order, but the older Lesan could not help but feel a hesitation to trust them again.

He trusted Valery Noble, and that was why he agreed to return. Judah was doing this for her as much as for the belief the Maw needed to be stopped.

"Judah Lesan," he mentioned with a bow of his head.

His eyes moved to watch the others as they deuled against each other. One of the pairs seemed to be getting out of hand, but the other masters seemed to have it under control. Judah could not permit the use of anything other than training sabers for this exercise and did not understand why they had permitted the use of deadly weapons. The New Jedi Order had always been as much a military organization as it had been a peacekeeping one.

He sighed. Judah could not say for or nay about the situation. In his youth the master had been a founding member of the Army of Light. They had one mission, to stop the Sith by any means. Judah had long departed from the days of kill Sith on sight, but that did not mean he was without sin. Judah knew his sins all too well, and hoped the generation after him would not repeat them.

"You are new, then? I am not sure I have seen you around before today."
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[Justice Lesan]

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F I G H T

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Wearing: xxx​

Arm: xxx​

Tag: Jasper Kai'el​

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Justice had no idea why he was heading to the training grounds. It was not like he was the best combatant, despite having been forced to improve significantly. The Jedi were at war, more so than what they seemed to be in the past. Even an archeologist had to fight, as was evidenced by the scar on his face. The more time that passed the more he began to look like the man he did not want to be compared to.​

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The man who happened to be talking to @Hollis Orren. There was no way that could be good. Judah would likely embarrass him and squash whatever budding feelings the beautiful brunette had for the younger Lesan. His eyes tried to catch those of the young woman, even to just say hi. Whether they would have time to connect later or not, that would be seen. For now his focus was the duel he had agreed to.​

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Jasper had been one of the padawans Justice met at a party. This was supposed to be a friendly bout, but all the padawans were hoping to be selected by a master. Justice never really cared about impressing the masters with his lightsaber skills, but today it seemed important. Whether it was for him or for Jasper, that was the question Just did not have an answer to.​

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He took in a deep breath as he waited for whoever it was he would face. Hopefully Jasper picked a good partner for him​

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[Ariana Du Couteau]

Ariana Du Couteau, Jedi Padawan
Location: Jedi Temple, Coruscant
Action: Sparring Continues
Outfit (Minus the right arm)

Ariana felt her left foot connect against the wrist and her eyes caught the saber sailing through the air but before she could prepare her next attack she needed to deal with another issue. Her right foot began to move involuntarily, Iris use of the Force was beginning to be less subtle and Ariana narrowed her eyes in determination.

She hopped forward to keep her balance but instead of focusing on the Force pull at the moment, Ariana raised her left arm and almost instantly her convection Force ability disappeared. Her arm and legs white embers all disappeared, and instead Ariana focused her Force on generating a bubble around both Iris and herself. She wasn’t going to allow the saber to be Force pulled back into Iris’ hand.

The Force bubble served the duo purpose for Ariana’s spar, not just to keep the lightsaber hilt out of reach but also a cage for the both of them. Ariana planted her right foot firmly and lunged forward to close the gap between herself and Iris and aimed a left uppercut directly into Iris’ center. Even without her Force channeling into her limbs, Ariana still felt confident in her own strength.
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|| Iris Arani | Valery Noble | Jasper Kai'el | Caltin Vanagor | Titi Rokari | Aaran Tafo | Silas Westgard | Starlin Rand | Corin Trenor | Kirie | Caedyn Arenais | Kat Decoria | Dagon Kaze | Korvan Toldreyn | Amani Serys | Jem Fossk | Sōla Taan | Dhalinar Greystar | Elias Edo | Hollis Orenn ||​

 

[Iris Arani]

No saber reached Iris's hand. She blinked, more confused that it hadn't than concerned with the why behind it. Her gaze shifted, staring towards where the hilt of her weapon bounced off what looked like a barrier? Oh. It clicked about the same moment she felt a fist in her gut. Pain surged as she doubled over. Stumbled back a couple steps as she tried to bring up her hands for a guard.

She'd gotten some training in unarmed before. Not much, but some. A half grin formed as she bent her knees, readied herself as best she could. Well, no. Ariana was focused on keeping her blade away, right?

Iris reached out, opening a hand to send her palm out and try to knock the other girl away with the Force. All she had to do was keep Ariana at a distance, yeah. She could do this.

Ariana Du Couteau | others I'm not tagging cause lazy.

 

[Hollis Orenn]

A NEW JOURNEY

Location: Coruscant Temple​

Tag: Judah Lesan / Open​

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A familiar presence drew Hollis' gaze for a moment. She looked towards the training area to see Justice Lesan preparing for his match. Her hand rose slightly and waved, and she felt a warmth within that made her feel bashful. Only when the man beside her spoke did she realize that she was probably grinning like an idiot.

"Wait," she said, snapping out of it and looking at Judah. "Lesan?"

Her face registered recognition, not of the man himself, but his name. When she'd first met Justice, he had mentioned a famous Jedi uncle... Hollis' brows rose and her eyes grew wide. From what she remembered, he was a big name among the Jedi. She also remembered how Justice had spoken of him, the feelings below the surface of the words. However, she tried her best not to let any of this show (on her face, at least). Her smile remained, warm and kind.

"So, you must be related to Justice," she said. "We're friends. I met him not that long ago, actually. And yes, I'm pretty new here, just joined up recently."

 

[Silas Westgard]

Location: Jedi Temple, Coruscant
Objective: Spar an older opponent
Tags: Jasper Kai'el

Silas seemed to smile slightly from him accepting going into his ball game, which he guessed was because he played his game first. He was even more impressed that he listened to him and kept all the focus on the duel at hand, that alone proved he was already well versed in listening to instructions. This boy was already proving to be an honorable Jedi.

Surprisingly, Silas still kept the saber low as he approached and swiftly jabbed at his chest with the lightsaber. In turn, the padawan smoothly rotated his body and moved away from the saber. Only taking a few steps back, Jasper now swung horizontally with powerful strikes. Silas had yet to use his lightsaber yet, nor did he need to right now. He was waiting for the perfect moment, but right now his strikes were nothing but perfect. If his stamina wasn't the best maybe they would wear him down a bit. Dodging was way less energy efficient than using your strength to strike down an opponent.

Backing away, he weaved in and out of the strikes and grinned slightly when he changed his grip to surprise him. Seeing it fly at him he raised his saber and suddenly locked it with his, before wasting no time raising his foot to his stomach and kicking him away with his boot. Silas seemed to nod a few times from how well his opponent was doing and began to approach once more "Not bad, but how tired are you now?" the teen asked directly, as he tried to get more close quarters with his opponent.

With a sudden movement, he snapped forward and slammed his lightsaber towards his face, looking to lock sabers and force themself into a closer setting. Silas gritted his teeth and pushed himself into Jasper to use his strength as a way to edge him down to the mat. Either way, it was a great way to zap even more of his energy if needs be.

 

[Jasper Kai'el]

Coruscant, Jedi Temple
Opponent: Silas Westgard ​

Silas seemed to have incredible reaction time as well, avoiding the majority of Jasper’s strikes. When his opponent found an opening, he kicked Jasper in the stomach in an attempt to push him back. Jasper tightened his core, sliding back, but still managing to keep his form and prevent himself from being winded.

"Not bad, but how tired are you now?"

Tired? Jasper thought. Didn’t we just start? Perhaps he had lost track of time. He was very caught up in the moment. Not that it mattered. Even if his body didn’t have the energy, Jasper was mentally prepared to keep dueling for hours, even if he’d suffer the consequences for that decision later. Was his strategy to tire Jasper out? He would have to keep that in the back of his mind.

Silas quickly closed the gap between them, swinging his lightsaber down towards Jasper’s face with incredible force. When Jasper locked blades, he began to feel a significant amount of strain, more than he had expected. The padawan was trying to force him down.

“So that’s your plan,” Jasper muttered through gritted teeth, still grinning.

The simple solution was to push back and try to win the struggling match. That wouldn’t do. Jasper had good stamina, but he wanted to preserve as much as he possibly could. Even the slightest bit could determine the outcome of a duel, and he didn’t want to throw in the towel just yet. So, what to do. An answer came to him pretty quickly: Trakata.

Trakata was an advanced technique that saw the user turn off their own blade to move through the guard of their opponent, generally to knock them off balance. Jasper had seen it a few times. Still, it was incredibly risky. The margin for error was slim, as the user would be left defenseless if they failed to execute the maneuver. Fortunately, this was a training session. Jasper could make mistakes and leave with his limbs in tact.

Jasper switched off his blade, leaning to the right to weave out of the way. Silas’s blade grazed his shoulder, knocking him off balance, but he did manage to move out of the way. If Jasper was lucky, Silas would be sent to the ground by his own momentum. If not, he was vulnerable to a counterattack.