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β I'm glad you didn't have to hide that you were a Jedi and were accepted by them. I usually have to disguise myself everywhere I go. β
"It does. It reveals that and it shapes us. Sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the worst. I chose to return so that I could protect them and prepare them for the Empire's rise. They learned that I was a Jedi before my arrival and so when I returned, I was made leader."
β Ok. . . Tahiri will be helpful if you say. But I'll make it clear that she shouldn't give me orders, we'll work together, I can handle myself. β ( He turned to leave the room and activated his wrist comm to keep Jacen informed. )
βTrust me. Youβre going to need her help if you hope to navigate the ruins and survive what lays there. Shevu would be of little help initially. Unless youβd rather take Alema?β
Where is she?
She's not dead... yet.
β War reveals our true essence. You chose to protect your people and trust your instincts. It's a noble attitude, I must admit. β
"They sadly never do. I tried to warn them on several occasions but they always dismissed my concerns. I finally had enough, so I left and returned to my clan. I am glad to hear that your father at least tried to make improvements though."
I prefer conventional clothes but if a lieutenant has to dress like this then I can't complain.
Ask them to make something more fitted to your neck next time.
β I'm always prepared. Now, I don't want to keep my men waiting... Tahiri? I was thinking about Shevu instead. β
βInform me of what you find there. And be prepared for the unexpected. If youβll recall, many years ago, Katarn fell to the dark side in that place. That means that any secrets remaining there will fight to remain secret. Take Tahiri with you.β
β I'll keep my parents distracted for now. They won't interfere with your plans. β ( His mother's name took Ben by surprise, he still had attachment and love for her, by Luke not so much. But he would learn to deal with it. ) β Yes, master. β
βPerhaps. Theyβve been blind up to this point. Exceptβ¦Mara. Your mother is more observant than most, a trait she clearly passed on. Indeed, we must set to work. Go to Dromund Kaas, take with you a small GAG task force. I want a scouting run on the system.β
( The young Skywalker approached Jacen again, analyzing both that silence and the yellow eyes. ) β So... We must begin now. Time is running out, and now that I've joined you, the Jedi won't be long in noticing. β
Jacen was silent for a long time. This was better than anything heβd expected. But how much of it was the truth? Time would tell. βWe have work to do. And your real training shall now begin.β
β I believe in you. I've lost faith in the Jedi Order. β ( Ben said, direct and calm. There was no anger in his words, but ambition. ) β The Galaxy needs the truth. β
βIt can be difficult when you only see a handful of the pieces on the board. What is it you believe you see? Be honest.β When Jacen blinked, his eyes changed from their brown, ordinary color, to a glowing yellow.
I hate these outfits.
( Collar so tight he's been fighting against it for a few minutes. )
β Ah, the council. They never learn the lesson of listening and paying attention, my father tried to improve this bad reputation with the New Order, but some mistakes still remain. β
"He was very powerful and very wise. The main reason I was able to survive Order 66 is because I left the order the year before Order 66 was carried out. The council didn't listen to my warnings regarding the clones, unfortunately."
i love the kind of woman that will actually just kill me.
β I've heard stories about him. They say he was a powerful Jedi Knight. This means you are a survivor of Order 66. β
"That they do. And I'm glad that I'm strong enough to keep them safe. I never thought that I'd become a Jedi, but I did. There was a Jedi by the name of Mace Windu who trained me and helped me to become a Master."
β Force-Sensitive? I knew I sensed it in you. Clans need leaders, and you are not weak, so they will be safe. β
"Alright, well it all started back before the rise of the Empire. I was part of the clan that I'm in now, but didn't hold a position of power at the time. I didn't even know I was force sensitive until after I was discovered by the Jedi order, which paved the way to leadership."
β Long stories are worth my time. Tell me more. β
"You're welcome. And that I am. It's kind of a long story though."
β Thanks, I'll remember that. Are you their leader? β
"Alright, I could get some water for you. You're welcome to stop by my clans fortress too if you ever need to rest."
β Iβm beginning to see the shape of things as they are. And where I fit into it. β ( Hands in coat pockets. He always used to feel indecisive, but he wasn't confused now. ) β I'm wondering why it took me so long. β
βLuke Skywalker, always the optimist. No, that doesnβt interest you. Youβre discovering something new. Ambition.β Folding his hands before him, Jacenβs face goes impassive. βYouβre starting to see things more clearly. Arenβt you?β
β You must be wondering now. It's not because I believe in your redemption... My father is more hopeful, I'm not so much. β ( He took a few steps around the room, fiddling with the decorative objects in boredom. ) β I'm not their informant, I don't owe them anything. β
βSecrecy is a weapon that must be wielded with care. When I can no longer do so, it will be because Iβm ready to discard it. Do I? In what way? Ben Skywalker. You havenβt run off to inform the order of my allegiance. Here you remain.β
He knew that his bloodline was tainted. His roots mired in madness. A tragedy if ever there was one. That he would feel compelled to renounce everything. When the blame...lay squarely with the mother.
He knew that his bloodline was tainted. His roots mired in madness. A tragedy if ever there was one. That he would feel compelled to renounce everything. When the blame...lay squarely with the mother.