Private Rock Bound Roots, Thriving In The Sun [Romi]

[Chiara Viren]

"If I can stop one life from aching, then I shall not live in vain."
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A cloud of dust whirled around her as her feet struck the hard, dry ground. Chiara glanced back at the shuttle that had landed a good distance from the main settlements of Jakku, in the ruthless desert just outside the enclave she'd received coordinates for. It didn't look like much, but that was the point, wasn't it? Vibrant red hair whipped across her face, and shoving a hand into the pocket of her light-tan trousers, she took out a rubber band and promptly gathered up her locks to tie back.

Like Saberene, the desert sun of Jakku bathed everything in its unforgiving light, the heat sinking all the way down to her bones. Already, Chiara could feel the moisture gather on her pale skin, but that wasn't to say she necessarily minded the climate. There were some lessons only the desert could teach, 'a place of all the greatest revelations', her father would say. Although, it was a great deal different than her most current living conditions had been.

After spending months out amongst the stars and throwing herself into the work of a Jedi Healer and peacekeeper with Merrick Sato by her side, Chiara and her partner had returned from their ecclesiastical responsibilities to discover for themselves the truth behind a series of troubling rumors concerning their brothers and sisters of the cloth, that had reached them in the far flung corners of the Galaxy.

One meeting had lead to another, until the clear divide amongst their brethren and the state of the Jedi, lead the pair into looking for new avenues to pursue in their service to the light.

So, when Romi Jade requested a meeting with her on the possibility of teaching at the Jakku Enclave, Chiara set her droids to loading up her transport with crates of both medical supplies and equipment; electing to answer what she perceived to be the call of the Force.

 

[Romi Jade]

Green Room
Jakku Jedi Enclave

Chiara was someone you'd meet briefly and instantly take a liking to, and every interaction after would proceed to be in passing but always with warmth. It always persisted that way between them, and whenever they were so lucky, they would always agree to one day work together.

After everything that had transpired here on Jakku, Romi thought it proper for them to evolve with the situation. Largely, she never thought the Enclave would be this active. She, like Jend-Ro Quill , liked her space. But, she couldn't run away from this like she'd done in the past -- she built this place. Truth be told, Romi hated leading...it was something Veiere tried to groom her for, but she enjoyed operating freely.

She would be lying to herself if she thought none of this was actually weighing on her, and she wouldn't dare abandon those who found exactly what she built this place for; sanctuary, and training. Running from Grandmaster so many years ago initiated a pattern that she was serious about breaking.

But now she was here not even a year out, replacing the staff. And as of late, there had been a influx of students stuck in the middle of everything -- she was going to need help.

She and Quill brought a well-rounded curriculum initially, and she wanted to keep it fresh and diversed. Romi was no healer, but Chiara was.

From recent altercations, it was unfortunate that there was no one on hand to tend to those who got hurt; she felt guilty that she wasn't prepared enough.

She sought out Chiara, a beautiful & gentle soul, with the ability to mend spirits to indulge her a bit.

Chiara Viren