Faction The Gathering [NJP + Open to All Jedi]

[Katarine Ryiah]

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Kat couldn’t help but chuckle as Matsu suggested a snowman. She supposed the masters enjoying themselves while the students took the trial was a traditional part of this journey.

She saw that some of the padawans were coming back now, clutching crystals. She beamed at them.

“Congratulations. You should be proud today because you have completed the gathering. I am so proud of you all. “

There were still those working through the journey and those just starting but the Force would be patient as they all moved at their own speed.

“Let us build a fire to warm up while we wait for the others.”

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Matsu Ike Solene Beroya Warren of the Narrows Lyssara Thrynn Aidan Bard Jayna Ismet-Thio Kael Venn Novac Lyrikal

 

[Novac Lyrikal]

Katarine Ryiah

novac's 4 crystals where floating above his bottom left hand(imageinbioforcrystals) while the others 3 arms where wrapped around hi himself. he couldn't stop looking at them. they where amazing, and they here his. he was truly become a jedi. he couldn't help but wonder what was next. when rhiah mentioned a fire he immediately perked up "yes please. i'd really lile that im freezing." he was cold blooded after all so the cold effected him worse then most.

novac wondered what it'd be like making his saber, would they all do it together or separately. oh well, not the time to think about that, for now just focus on trying to be warm.

he noticed Kael Venn was back and had a crystal of his own. novac gave a little wave and said "hey, you got your to huh, sweet."

 

[Aidan Bard]

✦ A LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY ✦

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He looks to the Jedi master with unmatched curiosity. A campfire? No, he wasn't cold. However, the chills did crawl up his skin through his muscles and eventually toward his center. It wasn't that he wasn't cold; campfires were small, and a place to speak. He didn't want to speak, he wanted to watch. Sooner or later, he'd see the smiles of his peers as they presented their crystals with an immense amount of glee. Their exploration was underway and not complete though, this was something he told himself he no longer qualified for. His crystal, no matter how it was, was secured in the hilt clipped to his belt. So he looks away, and he stands awaiting the others to return—waiting to see their smiles from the edge of the social circle in front of him.

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[Lyssara Thrynn]

"If you want to talk, I am open to the discussion, obviously."

Looking at Pari, I give her a small, kind, and friendly smile. Carefully sliding the kyber crystal into my pocket, I realize my goal has been achieved. Not through force, but because I have finally managed to turn the page—not completely, but it's a start. Now... I must be careful not to fall back into my old ways.

"What I saw back there was terrifying. My crimes, my doubts, my fears... my own mind made me feel the thousands of lives I've shattered. Even now, I can still feel them. The pain is unbearable."

As we approach the exit, I notice the other Jedi Master suggesting we build a fire to stay warm. A fire? All they had to do was ask. I go to gather what's needed, and with a sharp gesture, I summon Nightsister ichor to ignite a campfire in a burst of green flame, so everyone can warm themselves while waiting for the others.

"There, you have your fire... It happens to be my specialty."

I take my place beside it, wearing my newly acquired Jedi robes. My small, modified X-wing is parked not far from here; luckily, that's one less trek to make to get it back.


Pari Sylune Katarine Ryiah

 

[Jett Vox]

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<bzzt> "I think I can do that. I'm not a monster," <bzzt> she said, unsure of what she was compared to the goodness of a Jedi. Mentally Jett noted that using your skills to protect people who couldn't protect themselves was a noble goal. Probably the best thing someone could do with their lives. Certainly a Mandalorian could do that? Probably not a very profitable endeavor, but something that one could resolve to do. Money wasn't everything after all. An easy thing for a teenager to say. Her father would probably have punched her in the shoulder for saying something like that, but would gently consider the thought regardless of his initial distaste.

Jett continued to climb through the cave, but more often than not, a pauldron scraped the cave wall, or her helmet bumped a rough patch of ceiling. She noticed that the cave was no problem for Jayna, so she wondered if the cave itself was trying to make the journey harder for her. The strap for her blaster rifle caught, and nearly ripped the weapon out of her hand, but she just gripped it tighter. The strange hindrances only making her more determined to follow her new friend all the way.

The same dip that Jayna ducked caught Jett right on the top of her helmet and she cursed in Mandalorian as she fell right on her ass. It was the last obstacle the cavern presented for her, because after that the cave opened up into a brighter, well-lit cavern. Her heads-up display detected energy, and lit up the screen as each one of the crystals there gleamed with their own internal light. This was where the purest Kyber was located, and Jett had a feeling that Jayna was going to be looking for a special one. One that spoke to her specifically.

She didn't know how she came to that conclusion, just that it came to her all at once, and for some reason she knew it was the truth. Jett said nothing - a miracle for her to be honest - and just watched while her friend continued her search. Jett pulled her rifle back over her shoulder and let it hang there. She then looked around, taking in the majesty of the cave's light. This was a private moment that Jett was intruding upon. It was strange to feel this way.

A glimmer caught her eye. She followed behind a little closer, but kept her distance, not wanting to interrupt, but that shimmer made her look again. What was that?

Jayna Ismet-Thio

 

[Novac Lyrikal]

Lyssara Thrynn
novac looked at her with pure happiness in his eyes. "thank you" he says shivering. "you'll have to teach me that some time, i could really use it, have been learning to light flammable thing on fire but yours is clearly better." now talking to everyone present "so how'd it go for you all? i had to fight my master. hey up@Katarine Ryiah, Matsu Ike , what was it like when you two got your crystals?" he asked. he didn't know much about the two of them other then they where master so they must be pretty good. 'it would be interesting to know how they started' he thought to himself.

 

[Sergeant Omen]

Omen grunted as he got up from the snow, trying not to look embarrassed as he felt under Braze's stare. "Just trying to stay young, Kid. It's something you won't have to do for a long time yet." Ones, with that face, it would probably be a millennium at least.

Trying to ignore the chill in his bones that not even the internal heating from his suit could help with, Omen looked on as he watched the two Jedi embrace, or maybe it was just Braze trying to get an assault charge. Who knew with him? Still, he had never seen a Jedi pairing be openly affectionate as these two.

The Clone didn't quite know what to do. He half wanted to look away to give the two Jedi their privacy. Instead, he followed up on Jasper's comments as he looked on. "Yeah, well, you don't exactly have a choice. Besides, I thought you Jedi liked picking up strays". Ones knows Braze certainly had picked Jasper out in the "Jedi Master Adoption Agency." Seems like it was a good choice too. Despite the awkwardness he felt, the Clone couldn't help but smile for them.

Jasper Kai'el , Braze