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<blockquote data-quote="Ankh-Morpork Guard" data-source="post: 2619556" data-attributes="member: 10079"><p><strong>Chapter 9: Another Jedi Master...Another Lecture</strong></p><p></p><p>“You didn’t have to kill him,” Master Kenth Hamner said in his usual straight-to-the-point tone. He was a tall man, with a broad shouldered stature and sharp-lined features. He was also one of Master Skywalker’s original students, and now back at the Academy and assisting Master Skywalker in training new students. Currently, he was also the only one that Esah and Gant could find.</p><p> </p><p>Though the Mon Calamari seemed slightly hurt by this accusation, Gant was unfazed, “He meant to kill us.”</p><p> </p><p>The Jedi Master nodded slowly at that, but turned to face Gant’s eyeless gaze carefully. The two men were about the same height, but it was obvious who the Master was from the way Hamner spoke, “You didn’t have to kill him.”</p><p> </p><p>Knowing that Gant was going to be stubborn, Esah stepped up and said softly, “We are sorry, Master...but there was not time to think. We...I...I have never been in such a situation before.”</p><p> </p><p>Again, Master Hamner nodded, but his gaze seemed to soften slightly, “You did well to come out unscathed.”</p><p> </p><p>Though he was talking to Esah, he was undoubtedly referring to the two lightsaber burn marks across Gant’s tunic that had somehow not reached the skin below. But nothing else was said on that topic, as Master Hamner turned to the small, cylindrical object that the two apprentices had also handed to him. The lightsaber that they had taken from the attacker was generic and basic. No style or personal touches at all. Even in his limited experience with fighting Dark Siders, Master Hamner knew that this didn’t fit. Everyone put their personal touch into their lightsabers. Which meant...</p><p> </p><p>“Master,” Esah broke the train of thought in a very careful way, and when Master Hamner’s face cleared of the look of concentration, she went on, “I’ve...we’ve heard rumors about a...a Shadow Academy. What if this person came from there?”</p><p> </p><p>“I believe he did,” the Jedi Master said quietly, turning back to look at the body lain out over an old console in what was once a control room that the Rebel Alliance had used decades earlier. Now it was just a room that got used when it was the most convenient, “And if that’s true, he got here somehow.”</p><p> </p><p>Gant was the one to first pick up on where that was going to. Though he had no eyes to show it, Master Hamner and Esah both picked up the wave of thought that resonated from the Miraluka through the Force. Noticing he was being waited on, Gant asked, “You want us to search for a ship?”</p><p> </p><p>“Or signs of a ship,” Master Hamner said with a nod. He then showed his more tactical minded outlook on things, “It could easily have been a drop off. But we will not know unless we check.”</p><p> </p><p>There was a hesitation in the air. At first, it felt like a general feeling that was simply there...which wouldn’t be all that surprising, considering what had just happened to the two young apprentices. But it soon became apparent that this feeling resonated from the blue-skinned Mon Calamari. And, slowly, both the others turned to look to her calmly. When she realized this, she shrunk down a little(and would have blushed if Mon Calamari could), and said quietly, “W-w-what if there are others...?”</p><p> </p><p>“Then remember that your blasters have stun settings,” the Jedi Master said with the slightly of grins on his face. He quickly added, “Try to avoid fighting. You both know the basics very well, otherwise Master Skywalker would not have put you on the path to constructing your lightsabers...” he paused, glanced to Gant, then tried again, “Lightsaber. You are now going to have to learn what all of those lessons you learned really mean.”</p><p> </p><p>Esah opened her mouth to say something else, but decided it would just be repeating herself and Master Hamner just wasn’t the kind of person that was easy to ask for sympathy from. The aura of strength he gave off just seemed to negate any of that. So she decided to say nothing, staying silent and simply nodding.</p><p> </p><p>The Jedi Master then turned away and stepped over to another console that had probably not been activated since the Battle of Yavin all those years ago. He picked up a few things, then returned to the two apprentices, handing them both the objects, “A comlink, survival kit, and a tracking beacon.”</p><p> </p><p>If Gant had any eyebrows under the thick cloth he wore over where his eyes should have been, they would have raised at that, “A survival kit?”</p><p> </p><p>“Always be prepared,” Master Hamner intoned, a phrase they’d heard from him far too often, “If there are others out there, it is best to take every precaution.”</p><p> </p><p>Both of the apprentices nodded. He was right, of course. And, at this point, neither of them were going to turn down carrying an extra medkit with them...the weight was worth it. As was the tracking beacon. They divided the things amongst each other, fitting them to their belts or placing things in pockets, and in a matter of minutes were ready to leave again.</p><p> </p><p>Master Hamner led them to the turbolift and went down to the hangar with them. He even quietly followed them out and to the forest’s edge, which got a few looks from some of the other students. Just as the two started off into the forest to the south again, the Jedi Master spoke up, “Be careful, be alert, and trust the Force.”</p><p> </p><p>They stopped and nodded to him, saying at the same time but in completely different voices, “Yes, Master.”</p><p> </p><p>He let them get a few more steps into the trees before adding, “And remember, you are still supposed to find crystals. Master Skywalker won’t like it if I let you get away with not doing that.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ankh-Morpork Guard, post: 2619556, member: 10079"] [b]Chapter 9: Another Jedi Master...Another Lecture[/b] “You didn’t have to kill him,” Master Kenth Hamner said in his usual straight-to-the-point tone. He was a tall man, with a broad shouldered stature and sharp-lined features. He was also one of Master Skywalker’s original students, and now back at the Academy and assisting Master Skywalker in training new students. Currently, he was also the only one that Esah and Gant could find. Though the Mon Calamari seemed slightly hurt by this accusation, Gant was unfazed, “He meant to kill us.” The Jedi Master nodded slowly at that, but turned to face Gant’s eyeless gaze carefully. The two men were about the same height, but it was obvious who the Master was from the way Hamner spoke, “You didn’t have to kill him.” Knowing that Gant was going to be stubborn, Esah stepped up and said softly, “We are sorry, Master...but there was not time to think. We...I...I have never been in such a situation before.” Again, Master Hamner nodded, but his gaze seemed to soften slightly, “You did well to come out unscathed.” Though he was talking to Esah, he was undoubtedly referring to the two lightsaber burn marks across Gant’s tunic that had somehow not reached the skin below. But nothing else was said on that topic, as Master Hamner turned to the small, cylindrical object that the two apprentices had also handed to him. The lightsaber that they had taken from the attacker was generic and basic. No style or personal touches at all. Even in his limited experience with fighting Dark Siders, Master Hamner knew that this didn’t fit. Everyone put their personal touch into their lightsabers. Which meant... “Master,” Esah broke the train of thought in a very careful way, and when Master Hamner’s face cleared of the look of concentration, she went on, “I’ve...we’ve heard rumors about a...a Shadow Academy. What if this person came from there?” “I believe he did,” the Jedi Master said quietly, turning back to look at the body lain out over an old console in what was once a control room that the Rebel Alliance had used decades earlier. Now it was just a room that got used when it was the most convenient, “And if that’s true, he got here somehow.” Gant was the one to first pick up on where that was going to. Though he had no eyes to show it, Master Hamner and Esah both picked up the wave of thought that resonated from the Miraluka through the Force. Noticing he was being waited on, Gant asked, “You want us to search for a ship?” “Or signs of a ship,” Master Hamner said with a nod. He then showed his more tactical minded outlook on things, “It could easily have been a drop off. But we will not know unless we check.” There was a hesitation in the air. At first, it felt like a general feeling that was simply there...which wouldn’t be all that surprising, considering what had just happened to the two young apprentices. But it soon became apparent that this feeling resonated from the blue-skinned Mon Calamari. And, slowly, both the others turned to look to her calmly. When she realized this, she shrunk down a little(and would have blushed if Mon Calamari could), and said quietly, “W-w-what if there are others...?” “Then remember that your blasters have stun settings,” the Jedi Master said with the slightly of grins on his face. He quickly added, “Try to avoid fighting. You both know the basics very well, otherwise Master Skywalker would not have put you on the path to constructing your lightsabers...” he paused, glanced to Gant, then tried again, “Lightsaber. You are now going to have to learn what all of those lessons you learned really mean.” Esah opened her mouth to say something else, but decided it would just be repeating herself and Master Hamner just wasn’t the kind of person that was easy to ask for sympathy from. The aura of strength he gave off just seemed to negate any of that. So she decided to say nothing, staying silent and simply nodding. The Jedi Master then turned away and stepped over to another console that had probably not been activated since the Battle of Yavin all those years ago. He picked up a few things, then returned to the two apprentices, handing them both the objects, “A comlink, survival kit, and a tracking beacon.” If Gant had any eyebrows under the thick cloth he wore over where his eyes should have been, they would have raised at that, “A survival kit?” “Always be prepared,” Master Hamner intoned, a phrase they’d heard from him far too often, “If there are others out there, it is best to take every precaution.” Both of the apprentices nodded. He was right, of course. And, at this point, neither of them were going to turn down carrying an extra medkit with them...the weight was worth it. As was the tracking beacon. They divided the things amongst each other, fitting them to their belts or placing things in pockets, and in a matter of minutes were ready to leave again. Master Hamner led them to the turbolift and went down to the hangar with them. He even quietly followed them out and to the forest’s edge, which got a few looks from some of the other students. Just as the two started off into the forest to the south again, the Jedi Master spoke up, “Be careful, be alert, and trust the Force.” They stopped and nodded to him, saying at the same time but in completely different voices, “Yes, Master.” He let them get a few more steps into the trees before adding, “And remember, you are still supposed to find crystals. Master Skywalker won’t like it if I let you get away with not doing that.” [/QUOTE]
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