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[Valoria Elryne]

It took a long moment for Valoria to translate his last statement. Whilst she was trying to learn as many languages possible, it wasn't exactly an easy feat.

At least it was something that she was allowed to do. She'd spent quite a while looking at different languages lately. As a Jedi Sentinel, understanding others in their native tongue would be crucial sometimes.

Other than Galactic Basic, which was her second language, it came at no suprise that Valoria could also fluently speak Twi'leki. She was slowly learning others, but languages took a long time to learn.

Still, she managed to understand the gist of what Kas was saying.

Something along the lines of, "Corellians never turn their back."

Her smile deepened, now reaching her eyes. Kas truely wasn't going anywhere. That was a comforting thought.

"Vor entye." Her pronunciation wasn't great. But it was enough for Kas to understand her.

Thank you.

A simple, two word sentence, spoken in his tounge.

After simply looking at him for a few moments longer, she returned her attention back towards his concealment attempts.

Slowly but surely he was starting to flicker beyond her base level senses. She wasn't enhancing her own sense of his signature or anything, for the sake of this task. Simply feeling it as she usually would. Base level.

And it was starting to fade. Slip out of her concentration for a brief period before coming back into focus.

"You seem to be really getting the hang of this now, Kas." Valoria commented, her smile still audible in her voice.

It seemed this little lesson was really paying off for Kas. She was glad to be of some help. Certainly felt better than doing nothing and just being a waste of air.

"Your heritage likely has a lot to do about that, yes. I'm sure your parents would be proud."

Her own parents where non-sensitive, yet even they were proud of her. In their own way. So she held little doubt that Kas's parents would be, probably even more so than her own.

"You've got skill. There's no denying it." She gave another smile. "Even if you don't see it yet yourself."

And there she went, repeating her Master's words. Again. Bringing with it the emotions she kept buried deep within herself. She really needed to stop repeating her.

But often they were wise words.

Words that could easily be applied to many teaching situations.

That's why, right now, they kept coming to mind.

Kas Larsen​

 

[Kas Larsen]

Equipment: Jedi Jumpsuit | Utility Belt
Tags: Valoria Elryne
Location: Tython | Jedi Temple | Medical Bay
Objective: Thank Ria for her Lesson | Continue Practicing Concealment

Scaling back his concentration in further application in using Force Concealment to avoid any fatigue after hearing Valoria commenting on his progress in the basics so far.

A smile formed on his face while opening his eyes up in hearing Olys Corellisi - Old Corellian the native tongue from his home world. Used his good hand to give Valoria a thumbs up.

Grateful for her attention, effort and time she spent with him while laid up in the Medical Bay.

"Thanks Ria. You've been a good teacher heh." A tone of appreciation and thanks can be heard.

A hint of sensing Valoria's happiness from the sounds of her voice thst had Kas feeling more positive being in amongst the New Jedi Order atmosphere on Tython. The two students made good use of each other's efforts and time that benefitted them both.

Whether they felt or knew it that was down to the pair to realize this little detail throughout.

"I hope so. It can be a little bit much sometimes when carrying a legacy of a family." Kas said.

In the last statement from Valoria it seemed Kas was perhaps capable of picking up and sensing a few emotions arising from the Twi'lek. He wouldn't pry or ask why she had them. Too invasive for now.

The words said were indeed wise words that a master would repeat to all students ranging at different levels of their progress.

Kas appreciate everything done and said by Valoria and no doubt her master or mentor was great too. Another time perhaps he will learn more about when she is ready and their friendship grows.

For now, Kas was happy to learn more and allow Valoria to not only teach and train him but get her own practice in. Remembering her Force abilities, a routine and being a teacher for another.

The Force worked in a mysterious way to help those ascend further in their Jedi training.

 

[Valoria Elryne]

Valoria felt it as his force signature came into full clarity again. The progress he'd made was promising. Whoever decided to take him on as a Padawan would not be disappointed. Not in the slightest. She didn't need to ask to know that the reason he'd stopped was likely to avoid any mental strain. Which she was glad about. It showed he was capable of keeping his word.

Besides, it wouldn't be worth risking his recovery to learn this skill. He had plenty of time, there was no rush or urgency about it.

"I certainly hope I've been teaching you alright. I'm sure an actual Jedi would have been able to teach you more efficiently but, you know..." She trailed off with a shrug.

There was no doubt in her mind that a proper, graduated Jedi would be able to teach him better. A Jedi Knight or Master. And in all fairness, they would've. They had more experience, more real-world use of skills like that.

Although, all things considered, that went fairly well. Certainly for her first time teaching someone like that.

And it was good to get some practice in.

It had been far too long since she'd done anything of the sort.

Seemingly, it had done Kas some good too, even if he hadn't learnt anything super useful. At least it seemed to have lifted his mood. That was something at least.

"For the record, I think you're carrying you legacy just fine." Valoria said, trying to be supportive.

She didn't let the mood of her internal thoughts ruin the positive dynamic the pair had. It was nice being around him. Lately, when she was around others in the temple, she felt like a bit of an imposter. Not because she believed herself to be one. Simply because she was starting to feel out of place here.

But Kas had this way of allowing her to feel welcomed. He didn't ask questions, didn't expect her to delve deeper into any uncomfortable topics. He just went with the flow. And she liked that. Appreciated it.

Valoria rose from the seat she'd taken, noticing the sidelong glances some of the medical staff were giving her. Clearly, they thought Kas needed rest, and time to heal. Valoria didn't whole-heartedly disagree with them. He did look like he needed rest.

"I think I'm starting to overstay my welcome." Valoria commented jokingly. She would have loved to stay and chat a little longer, but some of the medical staff could be downright scary when they wanted to be. And she didn't fancy being on their bad side.

Kas Larsen​