The planet that it's farthest from

[Corvus Raaf]

It was a routine trip to Tatooine. Corvus was enjoying the new-found freedom of being able to travel off-world by herself but with it came the inevitable requests to take something here or collect something from there.

And her trip to Mos Eisley was just that. The Order didn’t want a military presence to collect the datacron from Master Zehnder and suggested Corvus look over its contents during her journey back to Ossus – to give the Librarian a head start in deciding if the information contained was of any significance.

As she returned to her ship – her hood in its customary position covering her head, as was the way when Jedi were off-world and on business, she moved freely through the crowds. Street vendors chose not to bother her and people tended to giver her a wide-berth. It wasn’t as if there weren’t plenty of people on this planet that could have taken her on. It’s just for the majority of folks; a Jedi was someone to be respected or feared. Or both.

As she checked the Protector Class Corvette visually whilst she approached it – checking for any signs it wasn't the same as when she'd arrived only a few hours ago, she marvelled at its lines. She was a Corellian and always favoured ships from her own world – but [member="Camellia Swift"] had done the Jedi proud in commissioning this smaller variant of the Defender Class.

It was then that she noticed the boy. She smiled at herself. She was eighteen and was referring to someone probably older than her as a ‘boy.’ But he seemed a boy to her as he felt lost in some way. This to her was more important than the twin sabers he had clipped to his belt or the mask he wore. As she closed on the ship, so she moved into earshot of the ‘young man.’

“Is the mask to scare people off, or to hide behind?” Her voice was gentle. Not mocking, not accusatory – just inquisitive.

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[The Void Hunter]

The man jump a little and spun on his heel, facing the girl. She had startled him out of deep thought and he was slightly agitated.

"What does it matter to you." he snapped and spun back towards the way he was originally walking. A moment later he turned back and looked at her. "A bit of both I suppose." he said calmly. After the annoyance had warn off he decided he might as well talk to her, considering she seemed to be the only one willing.

"What do you care anyway?"

 

[Corvus Raaf]

Corvus smiled. 'Much anger in him.' She enjoyed the quote and the appropriateness of it under the circumstances. He was clearly Force Sensitive but seemed raw, untrained. Nothing Corvus could say she knew - just a feeling.

"Do you always put up such a front?" She moved slowly towards him. "I mean, I care because I am a Jedi and a human being. I care for everyone. You seem as though you could appreciate someone to talk to is all. If you'd rather be by yourself - just tell me. I can just leave." She waved her hand at the ship. "Just say the word."

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[The Void Hunter]

He grimaced slightly at the memories of the jedi order, "I... I guess it would be good to talk with someone..." he said with a wave of his hand. "If you don't have something better to do that is."

He had had a feeling she was a jedi, his years in the academy had taught him one thing anyway.

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[Corvus Raaf]

"Well that's settled then. We can stand out here or you can join me on my ship. It's a lot more comfortable. " She walked towards the ship and presumably expected him to follow.

"Whats the story with your lightsabers then? What crystals did you use?" Corvus' voice remained calm and gentle. She didn't want to spook her new acquaintance.

Before he had the chance to answer, she stopped and faced him. Formally bowing she said, "Jedi Knight Corvus Raaf by the way. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Anyway, about the sabers..."

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[The Void Hunter]

He followed her to the ship, it was much better than the heat.

With a small nod he faced her, "Hunter, its my pleasure."

"The sabers? Lava crystal, they're a great weapon, what does it matter?" he said with a shrug.

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[Corvus Raaf]

As Corvus pinched the code to open up the ship, she faced Hunter. "Not to me, but they're the only real trappings of your Force abilities and having two isn't usual. So I wondered if they were important to you. I was just interested is all."

Corvus mused he could pick up this thread or not, but to give him an out, she added, "And what brings you out here?"

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[The Void Hunter]

"Work. Theres not much to do around here, but theres always work." he muttered.

"So, a jedi huh? You could of fooled me." he joked.

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[Corvus Raaf]

Corvus chuckled. "What gave it away? It was the ship, right? Actually, it's a very fine ship and I'm Corellian, so I should know."

"Fancy a tour? Anyway, what line of work are you in?"

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[The Void Hunter]

he smiled under his mask, or something like it.

"A tour would be entertaining." he looked at the ship, quite beautiful it was, compared to the other junkers in the lot.

"Merc work mostly. Guard jobs, that kind of thing."

"I suppose I don't have to ask what you do, jedi don't work the last time I heard."

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[Corvus Raaf]

Corvus was interested by his response. Friendly one second and bitter the next. He came across as someone who needed to talk. Whatever was on his chest (or his shoulder) needed to be removed.

"Do you have a lot of experience of Jedi?" Her tone was casual as she started the tour.

The ship was indeed better than the average in the hangar bay - but then it should, it was a recently commissioned variant of the classic Corvette - this a Protector class. The Jedi only had a handful and Corvus was - as far as she knew - the only one to pilot one thus far.

Most of the ship was self-explanatory, so Corvus just showed him around, seeing what would spark his interest.

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[The Void Hunter]

"No, not what you would call alot." he said dismissively, though it would be plain that he had more experience then he showed.

He took a second glance at the medbay and -presumably- the diplomat's chambers.

"Nice ship." he commented in a casual tone.
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[Corvus Raaf]

Finally Corvus could keep up the pretence no longer. She laughed out loud. Shaking her head she said, "Come on kid, lighten up.". Coming from one as young as Corvus the words seemed incongruous, but there was a look in her eyes that said she'd seen enough action to warrant calling people older than herself, 'kid.'

"talk to me, tell me to get lost, unburden what's on your mind - but talk to me. I wasn't always wearing these robes you know. A couple of years ago I was roaming the galaxy, lost in some dusty spaceport - and I ran into a Jedi. Call it fate, call it the Force, call it luck. But in my experience, there is no such thing as luck. We met today for a reason. When I met Tracyn, he decided to take me to Ossus, to continue my Jedi training. Now I'm not saying that's what will happen here - if it's not for you, it's not for you. But open up. Something is bothering you and it won't get any better unless you unburden."

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[The Void Hunter]

He grinned at the girls outburst. "Alright, i'm not saying your going to like what you hear though." he held back a chuckle when the girl called him a boy.

"So, first of I wear the mask because of a fething nasty scar that I prefer people not to see, I prefer to think that luck brought us to this discussion, and I have no idea who you're talking about." he said sarcastically.

"I used to be a jedi, I left, I ran, I hid on some pile of rocks before someone found me. I killed them and ran again, I hated the uptight rules of the jedi. Alright? Dont look at me like i'm some monster for fighting for what I believe. Im not saying I want to go back, but i'm not saying im glad I left. I feel more like a sith now ok?" he said, getting near to working himself up then ripping off his mask, revealing a bloody scar running through his eye. "Air tank is empty anyways." he muttered and began to cough, adjusting to the air.

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[Corvus Raaf]

Corvus nodded as Hunter spoke and stared him straight in the eyes when he removed his mask. "I never fear the truth. Lies bother me - but then I can usually tell when someone's telling them. Yes, I can read minds but no, I don't do it often. Only when it is necessary. I find it invasive and destroys trust - although I seem to have gone off topic."

"I am sorry if I offended you with regards your scar. If you prefer to wear a mask, that is your choice. Feel free to see if we have a replacement air tank on board. If I'm honest, I couldn't tell you half of what we carry. I'm sure the astromech droid will know what's in our inventory."

"I used to be a Jedi, left and became a Jedi again. So it's not unheard of - but you must tread your own path. The Jedi have rules for reasons and I can't comment on which ones you found uptight unless you tell me. And again that's up to you. I'd be glad to discuss but just as happy if you preferred not to."

"And as for feeling like a Sith, I can sense your aura and believe me, you are nothing like a Sith. Confused, yes. Angry, yes - and that can lead to the dark side as you know. But nothing that can't be resolved if you wish it to be. So tell me, what do you really want?"

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[The Void Hunter]

"What do I want, what a question." he said with a slight smile. "I found that having no attachment was to much, that was what made me leave. If I could go back but not have to worry about all those uptight rules that you poor saps have to follow every day, that would be the dream."

"I may just go ask the droid, but not now. It would be rude not to talk face to face."

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[Corvus Raaf]

Corvus smiled. "I'm still not sure I'm getting a full answer - but that's me talking, not a Jedi. Rules are rules but the Jedi I know and trust, I think they'd be rather upset at being called uptight."

"But I can't make promises to you. All I can suggest is that you come to Ossus and see how it works for you. You're an adult and have to make your own decisions. But you've been given a gift and it would be wasteful not to use it for the greater good. What do you say?"[color]

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[The Void Hunter]

Hunter smirked, "An invitation to go back? Why not."

"And i'm sure most of you would absolutely love being called uptight, id be a compliment." he said sarcastically.

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[Corvus Raaf]

"Don't forget what sarcasm leads to...a smack around the head if you try it too often.". Corvus smiled to show her reprimand was broadly good-natured.

But she was pleased he was taking her up on the offer to go back to Ossus. "If you know your way around a ship then you can help me prep for take-off. And if you're nice to me on the journey, I may consider taking you as a Padawan. And no, that's not sarcasm. But for now, see if you can grab an air tank and meet me in the cockpit. I have a few questions for you.". She smiled again and went to put the holocron away before starting pre-flight checks.

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[The Void Hunter]

He nodded his agreement and went to find the astromech, "Are there any air tanks aboard this thing?" he asked it. With a positive sounding beep the droid led him to the cargo section of the craft.

New air tank connected he walked up to the cockpit.

"So, what wonderful questions do you have for me?" he said with a hidden grin.

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