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<blockquote data-quote="Ankh-Morpork Guard" data-source="post: 2636409" data-attributes="member: 10079"><p><strong>Chapter 11: Our Plans</strong></p><p></p><p>“I don’t like this,” Esah whispered, ducking her blue head back behind the large tree that she and Gant were currently using as cover.</p><p> </p><p>He was sitting with his back against it, still in the same slightly burned tunic, with his head facing the direction they had come from. However, Esah could feel his ‘vision’ was instead aimed back behind him and where she had just been looking. It was still unnerving to think he could face one way but be ‘looking’ a completely different direction.</p><p></p><p>“I do not understand how so many could arrive with the shield up and still go undetected,” the Miraluka whispered.</p><p> </p><p>Carefully, Esah risked another glance around the tree. They were still deep in the forest, not too far south of the main Academy Temple complete. They had gone past the clearing where they had first encountered their attacker, and hadn’t gotten far before realizing it would be a good idea to take some cover and think.</p><p> </p><p>There was a camp. Or at least, something similar to a camp. At least six different tents of sorts were spread through the thick section, masked by their dark colour and the trees and underbrush that were all over the place. It wasn’t too hard to spot the many different figures moving about, and at least a few other guards watching the outskirts diligently. According to Gant, there were at least thirty people there, all of whom resonated so strongly in the Force that even Esah had little trouble in detecting them.</p><p> </p><p>“What are we supposed to do?” the Mon Calamari asked, turning back and glancing to the comlink she held in her hand.</p><p> </p><p>Gant shook his head, “Too dangerous to send a message back to the Temple. We can’t risk that they might be able to intercept it.”</p><p> </p><p>She sighed and managed a slow nod, “You’re right...but I don’t like the idea of running back and leaving whoever these people are out here.”</p><p> </p><p>There was a short pause before Gant said quietly, “Neither do I.”</p><p> </p><p>Silence. Both of them carefully reached out with the Force again, making sure to keep their own presence hidden enough to not give away the fact that they were only about fifteen meters out from the camp. Then, after drawing back again, Esah decided she was going to have to be the one to say it, “Master Skywalker will kill us.”</p><p> </p><p>“Probably,” Gant agreed in a serious, matter-of-fact tone.</p><p> </p><p>Esah managed a nod, looking up at the forest’s canopy far above them, “So what do we do?”</p><p> </p><p>This required more time for the both of them to consider every possible option that wouldn’t get them killed. There were, thankfully, few options left so it didn’t take much time to go through them. Having considered everything, Gant suggested, “We can’t do any serious damage...but we can cause them problems.”</p><p> </p><p>“Yes, but wouldn’t it be bad if they know that we know they’re here?” Esah asked, then blinked to make sure she understood the words she’d spoken. She knew that she had a habit of making things sound more complicated than they really were, and this time had nearly confused herself.</p><p> </p><p>Gant, at least, understood what she meant, “Then we can’t do anything directly. Nothing that would arouse any suspicion. They obviously want to be hidden, so they have to think they’re still hidden no matter what we do.”</p><p> </p><p>More silence as they both considered the few options left. At this point, everything they could think of was being eliminated far too quickly and it was starting to look like turning back and letting the Jedi Master’s know was about all they could do without making the situation any worse than it already was.</p><p> </p><p>But Esah’s mind continued to latch onto one idea, and so, finally, she decided to see if Gant could find problems with it, “What if we get some of the local animals to attack them?”</p><p> </p><p>Gant turned his head to face her, a gesture she knew was more out of kindness so that she didn’t feel odd talking to the side of his face than anything, then said quietly, “That could work. However, I’ve never been very good at understanding the minds of animals.”</p><p> </p><p>“Neither am I,” the Mon Calamari said under her breath, but then shrugged and said, “Why do we have to be, though? Can’t we just get the things angry with us and lead them to the camp here?”</p><p> </p><p>“Maybe...” Gant whispered, thinking it over, “But how do we shift their attention to the encampment? They’ll surely be tracking our scent.”</p><p> </p><p>“Then we give them a false scent,” Esah said, a grin creeping onto her face. Gant’s face, however, looked confused and he was about to argue that. Immediately, though, Esah knew what the problem was and cut him off, “Use the Force to convince the animals that we continued into the camp. I think even I could do that.”</p><p> </p><p>Gant laughed slightly, “Probably. That is simple enough.”</p><p> </p><p>So, very carefully and still trying to remain hidden behind the large tree, Esah got to her feet and dusted her tunic off with his webbed hands. She waited for Gant to also get to her feet before looking back towards the direction they had come from, “Now...what do we go after?”</p><p> </p><p>Gant smiled and began to carefully lead the way back towards the clearing, “Something big enough to cause more trouble than we would...” he trailed off, thinking about the area, “I’ve got an idea.”</p><p> </p><p>“Uh-oh,” Esah mumbled, recognizing that tone of voice right away, “Why do I have a bad feeling about this?”</p><p> </p><p>“Because you know I like to wander out here on my own everyday,” Gant said over his shoulder once they had reached the clearing. He then turned to the east and started that way, “And because it would be more fun to use a whole pack instead of just one animal.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ankh-Morpork Guard, post: 2636409, member: 10079"] [b]Chapter 11: Our Plans[/b] “I don’t like this,” Esah whispered, ducking her blue head back behind the large tree that she and Gant were currently using as cover. He was sitting with his back against it, still in the same slightly burned tunic, with his head facing the direction they had come from. However, Esah could feel his ‘vision’ was instead aimed back behind him and where she had just been looking. It was still unnerving to think he could face one way but be ‘looking’ a completely different direction. “I do not understand how so many could arrive with the shield up and still go undetected,” the Miraluka whispered. Carefully, Esah risked another glance around the tree. They were still deep in the forest, not too far south of the main Academy Temple complete. They had gone past the clearing where they had first encountered their attacker, and hadn’t gotten far before realizing it would be a good idea to take some cover and think. There was a camp. Or at least, something similar to a camp. At least six different tents of sorts were spread through the thick section, masked by their dark colour and the trees and underbrush that were all over the place. It wasn’t too hard to spot the many different figures moving about, and at least a few other guards watching the outskirts diligently. According to Gant, there were at least thirty people there, all of whom resonated so strongly in the Force that even Esah had little trouble in detecting them. “What are we supposed to do?” the Mon Calamari asked, turning back and glancing to the comlink she held in her hand. Gant shook his head, “Too dangerous to send a message back to the Temple. We can’t risk that they might be able to intercept it.” She sighed and managed a slow nod, “You’re right...but I don’t like the idea of running back and leaving whoever these people are out here.” There was a short pause before Gant said quietly, “Neither do I.” Silence. Both of them carefully reached out with the Force again, making sure to keep their own presence hidden enough to not give away the fact that they were only about fifteen meters out from the camp. Then, after drawing back again, Esah decided she was going to have to be the one to say it, “Master Skywalker will kill us.” “Probably,” Gant agreed in a serious, matter-of-fact tone. Esah managed a nod, looking up at the forest’s canopy far above them, “So what do we do?” This required more time for the both of them to consider every possible option that wouldn’t get them killed. There were, thankfully, few options left so it didn’t take much time to go through them. Having considered everything, Gant suggested, “We can’t do any serious damage...but we can cause them problems.” “Yes, but wouldn’t it be bad if they know that we know they’re here?” Esah asked, then blinked to make sure she understood the words she’d spoken. She knew that she had a habit of making things sound more complicated than they really were, and this time had nearly confused herself. Gant, at least, understood what she meant, “Then we can’t do anything directly. Nothing that would arouse any suspicion. They obviously want to be hidden, so they have to think they’re still hidden no matter what we do.” More silence as they both considered the few options left. At this point, everything they could think of was being eliminated far too quickly and it was starting to look like turning back and letting the Jedi Master’s know was about all they could do without making the situation any worse than it already was. But Esah’s mind continued to latch onto one idea, and so, finally, she decided to see if Gant could find problems with it, “What if we get some of the local animals to attack them?” Gant turned his head to face her, a gesture she knew was more out of kindness so that she didn’t feel odd talking to the side of his face than anything, then said quietly, “That could work. However, I’ve never been very good at understanding the minds of animals.” “Neither am I,” the Mon Calamari said under her breath, but then shrugged and said, “Why do we have to be, though? Can’t we just get the things angry with us and lead them to the camp here?” “Maybe...” Gant whispered, thinking it over, “But how do we shift their attention to the encampment? They’ll surely be tracking our scent.” “Then we give them a false scent,” Esah said, a grin creeping onto her face. Gant’s face, however, looked confused and he was about to argue that. Immediately, though, Esah knew what the problem was and cut him off, “Use the Force to convince the animals that we continued into the camp. I think even I could do that.” Gant laughed slightly, “Probably. That is simple enough.” So, very carefully and still trying to remain hidden behind the large tree, Esah got to her feet and dusted her tunic off with his webbed hands. She waited for Gant to also get to her feet before looking back towards the direction they had come from, “Now...what do we go after?” Gant smiled and began to carefully lead the way back towards the clearing, “Something big enough to cause more trouble than we would...” he trailed off, thinking about the area, “I’ve got an idea.” “Uh-oh,” Esah mumbled, recognizing that tone of voice right away, “Why do I have a bad feeling about this?” “Because you know I like to wander out here on my own everyday,” Gant said over his shoulder once they had reached the clearing. He then turned to the east and started that way, “And because it would be more fun to use a whole pack instead of just one animal.” [/QUOTE]
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