Faction Sink or Swim (Open to Jedi)

[Reina Daival]

Location: Naboo
Tags: Open

By the Spirit, this was so out of Reina's comfort zone. The red-headed Padawan fidgetted as she paced back and forth amongst the shores of a lake within Naboo's "Lake Country". But after recently attempting to teach Klar in the act of fishing, Reina decided to finally bite the bullet and jump into something more close to her heart. Swimming. Diving. The actual action of being in water as opposed to looking from it above. She was sure there was possibly plenty of Padawans, if not fully-fledged Knights and masters that might not know how to swim. Hopefully if there's a few strong swimmers amongst the group arriving, Reina could possibly try to teach the more advanced stuff she knew as well. Techniques that were more in tune with the Force. But basics were what would be most important to her.

Her pacing continued to carry her up and down the shore, the sounds of the lake flowing nearly drowning out her own thoughts. There was plenty of paranoia that this wouldn't go well. Reina wasn't someone she'd have thought would be a good teacher. Maybe it had just been a fluke with Klar? Maybe no-one would actually show up. It wasn't as if she had made it an official class or anything. Reina had just told a few of the Padawans she had been close to about what she had planned, and if they had told other people? Well...That would be good! More people to teach. But also more strangers. It was going to be a lot of effort to teach people she didn't know, but Reina wanted to grow from what she was. She was stubborn, aggressive, but she wanted to teach. There was something satisfying about knowing that you were passing down what you knew to others.

Of course, she hadn't came to the lake unprepared. A few small crates were strewn across a small distance away from the water, filled with various different swimming aids. Flotation devices, life-preservers and anything else you could expect to be used. There was also plenty of sun protection she had brought alongside, with different sources of hydration stored away. Dehydration could be a potential issue that Reina had wanted to think of. Snacks...wasn't something she had brought with herself, though if anyone else brought them, she wouldn't complain. Or maybe she should complain. If she was trying to be a teacher, should she be more strict about the rules she put in place? That didn't matter, as Reina finally turned her attention to the group that was forming, and clapped her hands together.

"Well...Erh...Good Morning everyone! Thanks for coming out today, hope you're all eager to get swimming, or at least learning how to do it. I'm Reina Daival. For those of you who don't know me, I'm a Padawan. Now I'm sure some of you might be wondering why a Padawan is teaching all of this but...I'm quite experienced with swimming. I was raised on a fishing boat for most of my life. I think swimming is a vital skill that we all need to learn, both for our own safety and for others."

Was she talking too much? Reina did her best grin she could muster, which came out as more of a grimace as she looked over towards everyone, clapping her hands together again. Letting it echo through the air as she was trying to figure out how she wanted to word everything.

"I was hoping that we could split into groups, based off experience. That way we can potentially work in groups. Pairing up those with least experience with those with plenty. Staying near the shoreline would be for the best as well, no matter how experienced you are. This isn't a place for you to show off. It's to help teach the basics."

The red-head waved her hand behind herself for a moment, indicating the lake. They could show off later perhaps, but basics were the most important thing. In due time, maybe she could help with teaching people how to sail...but that would have to be on a larger body of water. And it also would mean the basics would be even more important to learn about. For now, Reina took a step back, ready for the groups to start forming whilst placing her hands on her sides.

"And if anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask. There are no stupid questions!"

Well, in Reina's opinion, there were plenty of stupid questions. But she wouldn't be a good teacher if she said that now, would she?​

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Equipment: Kas' Gear
Tags: Reina Daival | OPEN
Location: Naboo | Lake Country
Objective: Learn to Swim

It was peaceful and quiet on the planet Naboo and there a trio of Padawan Learners were taking time out from studying and training inside of the Jedi Enclave situated on Naboo. Caden, Kas and Kharis were approaching the Lake to then notice Reina Daival and others in attendance. A lesson swimming the three Larsens heard.

"Huh not a bad idea to maybe learn to be a better swimmer." Kharis said to both Caden and Kas. She smiled.

"Yeah suppose we could. We're just average to get by." Kas agreed with Kharis as he stopped and listened.

"Sounds like a bit of fun. Let's get in on this." Caden being in the middle of his older siblings as they spoke.

They stood together, ready to learn and practice in what Reina would share with and teach them while here in attendance. Gathered some swimming attire to switch into before entering any water at the shore line. Caden, Kas and Kharis got ready while they listened and observed the lesson that was unfolding before them.

 

[Aiden Porte]

Aiden was quite pleased that Kas Larsen was out here and had brought the siblings along. It would be a great learning moment for them. Aiden was well versed with swimming, just be self learning. He hadn't sought out no lesson when he was younger just because he was busy with other things. But now that there was more time and well he had padawan now, why not go through some of these things together.

Aiden wasn't here to teach, but to learn more.

"Good to see you Kas." Aiden said with a small smile and he glanced to Kharis and Caden. "You guys ready to swim?"

Aiden took a deep breath as he glanced over to Reina Daival

She had helped him, whether she would admit it not as she tasted his cookies in the Theed Square. "I'm glad to see you are still here Reina. That's great news." Aiden spoke with a sincere smile and small bow of his head. And the fact that she had arranged to instruct a class showed so much about here character, an incredible thing it was.

 

[Kas Larsen]

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Equipment: Kas' Gear
Tags: Aiden Porte | Reina Daival
Location: Naboo | Shiraya Sanctuary | Lake Country
Objective: Learn to Swim

Kas acknowledged seeing his master Aiden coming to the lesson that Reina was hosting for those interested. Caden and Kharis accompanied Kas where they figured that being capable of in-depth swimming abilities that they'd adapt and use it on various different worlds in their environments.

"Hello master, how are you doing? Nice of you to join us." Kas said to Aiden while getting ready to listen and observe Reina. "Yeah, I'm ready for a swim or few." Got into his swim gear, removed his footwear.

Caden nods his head over to Aiden a smile on his face eager to learn more about swimming. "Hi master, nice to see you too. Sure I'm ready for a swim." Caden took his boots off and got into his swim gear.

Kharis waved to Aiden as she saw him in attendance and she adjusted her swimming combat suit, removed her boots and what not. Kept her body light. "Hey master, quite the swimmer yourself?"

The trio waiting alongside the Jedi Knight they have met, were familiar with and learned a few things from. The three glanced over to Reina ready for what she had in store for all attendants to her lesson. The air was nice and the water was quietly flowing throughout the lake.