Private Project Northern Star

[Makai Dashiell]

PROJECT NORTHERN STAR

Wearing | Gear : X | X | X | X | X | L3-37 | Interacting With : Kellan Dashiell

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MAAL ORBITAL EXTRACTION PLATFORM

Finding himself incredibly busy before the twins arrived, Makai find a solution to squeeze in time for Kellan and Phoebe but also continue his project.

Not heading all the way home deep in the Corporate Sector, Makai met the nannies on Maal, the large gas giant home to extraction platforms ran by MaraTibX. His personal yacht docked, he walked down the ramp only to be slammed into by both Phoebe and Kellan. Chuckling he did his best to hoist both of them up in a big hug. A haphazard kiss on Phoebe's forehead and one to Kellan's temple before he set the pair down.

"I would say you two are excited."

Coming to care for Kellan was just as easy as if the boy was truly his own. Most days blurred by where Makai felt the boy was basically his son, no distinction that Kellan was his nephew. In quiet moments he worried about the day he would have to say goodbye to Kellan and let the boy go on another path. He was hoping that wasn't for another seven years or so.

"I missed you two. Although I suspect you both are more excited to miss school then join your dear old Papa on a work trip." Out of the corner of his eye, Makai spotted Lia moving two temporary salamander tanks into their yacht. "Oh, and the salamanders are joining us for this adventure. They are going to be quite the galactic travelers."

The half-Galan motioned back down the ramp.

"Come on, get your bags and tell me what you've been up to."

Phoebe squeezed her father's leg once more, giggling as he caught sight of the salamanders. Her idea to bring them along and not leave them behind at home. She broke away, skipping down the ramp to get her backpack.

"Kellan talked to 'em and they didn't want to get left behind."

 

[Kellan Dashiell]

PROJECT NORTHERN STAR
LOCATION: Maal Orbital Extraction Platform
PRESENT COMPANY: Makai Dashiell & Pheobe

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Running in unison, Kellan and Pheobe wrapped their arms around Makai Dashiell , grinning. He was Phee's Pa but also Kellan's Uncle, and though no one could take his father's place in the boy's heart, he loved his Uncle just as much. Makai had gone from being Balun's brother and Phee's dad to being thought of by Kellan in a sort of parental way, too. It was like having a second dad in a funny sort of way, though it would feel silly to call him that.

Vesha Daruun and Lia had transported the two younglings to Maal; the first was Kellan's Nanny, and the latter, his cousins. Both trusted, equal members of the family, few people truly understood that they were droids of some sort, made by Sansori. Kellan got along well with Vesha when there was work to do, but when he wanted to explore, he preferred his own company or Phoebe's. Despite this, the trip had gone splendidly, and they were both excited to see Uncle Mak again.

"Are you joking?" Kellan exclaimed jovially, "Starships, space-stations and exploring the Galaxy? This is the best!" he announced with a huge grin plastered across his face. It was true that he was glad to see Makai, but the boy in him also loved all things fast, powerful, and expensive. The fact that they got to spend extended time travelling the Tingel Arm only added to it all; it felt like they could go anywhere and do anything!

Of course, there was the added bonus that they'd miss a lot of Lia's lessons, which Kellan was far less enthusiastic about than Phoebe seemed to be. The trip was also scheduled with the Jedi Order and the Agricorps through his father's notice, meaning Kellan was one hundred per cent free and clear to enjoy his time away from Lythos IX.

As for the Salamanders, Kellan liked to imagine they enjoyed the travel as much as he did. Had Makai not known about the boys' abilities, talking to the little lizards might have been a simple child's tale, but at his cousin's encouragement, Kellan had tried to commune with the little critters through the Force. It was, however, anyone's guess how successful he was, since he didn't hear words so much as feel their presence, which wasn't much different from what a Jedi would sense.

"They do seem happy", he added to his cousin's remark, telling his Uncle as much as he wanted to believe himself.

 

[Makai Dashiell]

Wearing | Gear : X | X | X | X | X | L3-37 | Interacting With @Kellan Dashiell| Phoebe Dashiell
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"This won't be all exploring and going fast. There's going to be lessons too from Lia. Plenty of downtime during the hyperlanes."

Makai chuckled, ruffling Kellan's hair and tendrils at the mention of lessons. The boy was always trying to escape his lessons. From what the elderly Jedi Master teaching Kellan had told him, the boy was fine, just focused elsewhere. Either way, it did not excuse his nephew from language lessons or extra readings assigned to him.

"Kel knows Huttese just as much as you Papa. Its funny." Phoebe picked up her backpack, putting it over her shoulders. Shaking his head, Makai handed over Kellan's bookbag and grabbed the kids other bags. Lia had another. It seemed like overkill but if there was anything he learned since having children was there was no such thing as overpacking.

"I'm glad the salamanders seem happy. You two run up ahead and settle in the salamanders. Then you both can help me take off, first stop is Gorsh. Tons of water, we can do a little exploring ater business, okay?"

"Okay! Come on Kel, I'll race you." Lia was carrying their salamanders, so there was no fear of dropping them. She immediately took off up the ramp without counting down.

 

[Kellan Dashiell]

PROJECT NORTHERN STAR
LOCATION: Maal Orbital Extraction Platform
PRESENT COMPANY: Makai Dashiell & Pheobe

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"This won't be all exploring and going fast. There's going to be lessons too from Lia. Plenty of downtime during the hyperlanes."

Kellan's face dropped, disappointment plain and clear upon learning that Makai still intended for the pair to attend their usual lessons. He had hoped this trip would be a vacation, a break from all the work and stuff, and at his age, he was too impulsive to hide his feelings for his Uncle's sake.

"Aw, really? But we're always studying," he complained, pursing his lips and pouting to himself. Kellan seemed like a good student, but he wasn't as enthusiastic about burying his face in his datapad like Phoebe was; he preferred physical activities where he could burn off some energy.

Swimming was one of his favourite activities, but when it came to self-improvement, he usually ran laps, jumped hurdles, and practised his Jedi skills. He also loved fun games like hide-and-seek or tag with Phoebe; those beat everything else.

Kellan's Jedi supervisor, who monitored his progress in the Agricorps program and maintained his training, was Master Jido Myyse . He was a short and funny old Jedi who had apparently lived more than a hundred years, and he had also spoken with his Uncle about encouraging Kellan to invest more in his studies. Ever since then, Kellan had been forced to read more than he'd liked, and his linguistic studies had accelerated.

Thankfully, Phoebe had his back as always and spoke up in his defence, crediting his Huttese improvement to his uncle. This earned his cousin a wide grin; Kellan was both proud to have been praised for his hard work and to have Phoebe back him up to her own Dad. No team in the Galaxy was better than the two of them.

"I'm glad the salamanders seem happy. You two run up ahead and settle in the salamanders. Then you both can help me take off, first stop is Gorsh. Tons of water, we can do a little exploring ater business, okay?"

Glancing back to Lia at the mention of the Salamandas, Sally and Sola, who were being carried safely in their carrier. Pheobe grabbed Kellan's arm, suggesting they race up into the ship, then turned without waiting for his agreement and started running. "Hey! No fair!!" Kellan exclaimed in alarm and quickly took off after her in full flight.