Mace Jhiera Vos
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on May 31, 2023 9:05:48 GMT -8
Not long. Privately addressing Atlantis then and there before carrying on with a question. Any other revelations you wish to drop after your brother's? Looking inconspicuous as ever, Mace did not show any signs that she was in fact talking privately to someone currently. For all she knew, she was just there and was just enjoying her caf and having a pleasant conversation with Mahela currently. The Togruta had Mace's attention, and she was peacefully looking at her. "That's very kind of her." Replied Mace with a warm smile, "You will be happy to know that she is progressing well along, Ayla, another Jedi here but also my cousin, has been the one teaching her some form of meditations that works for her." Mace figured that she would just update a bit Mahela, even if she was under no obligation to do so, but Mace knew that they were best friends, and from what she is hearing Mahela indeed was having a hard time to no longer have Saoirse by her side as a roommate at the University.
For that, Mace placed a hand on her forearm and genuinely said. "You'll always be welcomed here, whenever you want, if it gets too tough over there." Perhaps Mace meant something more than the original reasoning of Mahela missing Saoirse and vice versa, perhaps not, but Mace just kept it as such, and let her take her statement however she wanted.
Retracting her hand from the Togruta, Mace nodded knowingly with a faint smile although maybe not necessarily. "Yes Aidan is always motivated, though don't worry, there is nothing happening in this Academy that we aren't aware of." Of course Mace meant all of the Councilors, further than that Atlantis always made it a point to always keep an eye on things and he would get some updates from either herself or Ayla, or even Franz, along with his own affinity in controlling the mists. "Don't worry, nothing bad will happen." A reassurance that hopefully would set Mahela at ease, even though Mace was pretty sure that the Togruta would come to that own conclusion.
"Shall we?" Mace gestured in the direction of the table before ending up looking at Andros. Her eyes locked with his again momentarily before she walked towards the group, depositing a second mug of caf in front of Bria and then walking over towards the other side, she placed her hand on Andros' shoulder, and she knew that not a lot could get away with that action, but she also knew that she was one of those people could. With that she slightly squeezed his shoulder twice to give him her answer before sitting down on the seat next to his. "And thank you, Veda." Grinning and looking soon after at Bria with a knowing expression. "I figured you'd at least need that second one before going on about with Aidan's task."
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on May 31, 2023 10:59:04 GMT -8
Looking at Aidan who is obviously back to his own self in expressing himself, Atlantis laughed wholeheartedly not at Aidan but mostly it seemed by Bria's reaction and description of the Gupin, but he was also in fact laughing at the same time with what Mace had just told him. "This might come as a surprise for you, as he is no longer as before, but Franz had a way of expressing himself too back then. Pointing at Aidan briefly and perhaps his gaze was affectionate, Atlantis probably wouldn't be surprised if his adopted cousin actually saw a little bit of himself with Aidan. At least that was before.
Smiling when Veda expressed that indeed the serious talks were over, Atlantis nodded to reassure her, and did not commit any faux pas there with her assumption, unable to help himself again, Atlantis laughed under his breath when Mace explained the reasoning of the extra caf for Bria. "Ryan is still wondering if we could come up with an IV caf, he is not really a morning person either." Maybe the students here wouldn't know that about the doctor, but Atlantis knew that they'd know who he was referring to, after all Ryan did teach healing here from time to time when it wasn't Ayla.
That tangent aside though, Atlantis breathed softly and looked at Aidan knowingly. "Just know that I am counting on you..." Leaning back against his seat with a knowing grin. "All of us are, for you to see that through the best way you see fit." Again not forthcoming, but Atlantis knew that they were used to that, and yes he often times delivered statements enigmatically but at the same time he knew that they'd know he wouldn't be standing in their way at all.
He was merely a guiding hand so to speak, and just was there to give some advice, and whether they heeded it or not, that was up to them. After all, even if it did not look like it, it was not just a trial for Aidan but also a trial for Bria and Veda, into seeing what was the next step for all of them. After all the chatters from several weeks ago, from some of the students, the Kiffars mind meld was a topic, and he knew that Ayla and Mace had gotten some questions about it, much like they had wondered when hopefully that could happen again.
Maybe one of these days, the students would be so sync that they might entertain in hopefully achieving that goal.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on May 31, 2023 21:11:05 GMT -8
Saoirse, having moved on from drumming her hands on her knees to idly playing with the last two pieces of fruit left from Mahela's breakfast after Andros gives her a noise rather than a reply which makes it obvious he is done with sharing and maybe talking for the day, smiles as Aidan starts to deliver yet another dramatic speech only to be interrupted in the middle of it by Bria. Having seen how the two have a habit of talking over one another, Saoirse is almost surprised that Aidan does not interrupt the Kage to try and finish his speech.
Smiling when Veda says that she is sure that Saoirse will do her part in all of the back watching, Saoirse grins and says, "Yep, you can count on it," hoping that if it comes down to it, she will be up to the task despite her lack of experience.
Saoirse looks amused when Atlantis suggests that Master Franz used to express himself in a way not unlike Aidan, which she has trouble imagining since while Master Franz had been friendly and welcoming, he seemed more serious and composed than she could ever imagine the Gupin being.
As Mahela listens to Mace describe her friend's progress, explaining that her cousin had been working with the Zabrak on a form of meditation that suited her, she smiles and nods, "Saoirse mentioned that. With Saoire's ADHD and the restless energy it gives her, the thought of her being still and calm enough to meditate at all was amusing to think of, but when she told Mahela about the solution that the teachers at the academy found, Mahela could not help but admire their ingenuity. Teaching her about katas as a form of moving meditation was very creative, Mahela tells Mace, and from what she has told me, Saoirse finds it works very well for her."
Smiling happily when Mace tells her to feel as though she is always welcome at the academy, Mahela says, "Thank you, I will keep that in mind. Atlantis and the other senior Jedi at the academy that she has met have always made her feel welcome, which Mahela had found surprising at first. From what little she had heard about the Jedi teachings before her friend had begun training as a member of the Mist Order, Mahela had expected that they would discourage any forms of attachment, and so had been happy to learn that was not the case. If anything, Mahela thinks, the opposite almost seems to be the case from what Saoirse has shared with her about the close ties to non-Jedi many of the teachers at the Mist Order have. I will do my best not to worry, Mahela tells Mace after being told not to worry about anything happening to Saoirse since Mace and the other senior Jedi at the academy know about everything that goes on, but cannot make any promises about how well I will actually succeed in not doing so." Aidan had struck her as very determined, as Mace had said, and Mahela cannot help but worry that his motivation to succeed could make him reckless. With Saoirse having been brought into the Gupin's investigation, Mahela takes comfort in the fact that Mace's reassurance suggests that Aidan will not be acting without the oversight of Mace and the other teachers.
Walking with Mace back to the table when Veda waves them over, Mahela sits back down next to Saoirse, who is currently playing with what is left of her breakfast, and shakes her head with a smile when the Zabrak offers her one of the last slices of fruit.
Saoirse shrugs when Mahela declines the offered fruit, popping one of the slices into her mouth and chewing it as Mace gives Bria another mug of caf to fortify her for dealing with Aidan. Swallowing the fruit and stealing Mahela's glass of juice to wash it down, Saoirse grins as she asks Aidan, who is their de facto leader for the investigation since it is his assignment, "So, when do we start?"
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 1, 2023 2:40:03 GMT -8
Aidan, as perceptive as he may be when it comes to discerning clues in the details of crime scenes, contained in the minutia in the files of the past crimes of criminals of all varieties, or in the behavior of suspects when being interrogated, can at times miss out clues in the subtle mannerisms or inflections in the voices of those he is close to given that his focus and passion are in learning all he can to be as competent an investigator as he can be. There are times, however, where his observational and analytical skills can clue him on to what those around him are thinking, and when he sees the knowing smile on Atlantis' face when he says that he is relying on Aidan to see his investigation through the best way that he sees fit, Aidan suspects that the Grandmaster knows just what he plans to do in order to do just that. It is not, Aidan reminds himself, for nothing that it is an oft repeated maxim around the academy that there is nothing that goes on around or within the academy that Atlantis and the other Masters do not know about.
Aidan, smiling a knowing smile of his own, tells Atlantis confidently, "Your faith in me is not misplaced, Grandmaster. There is no need, he thinks, to tell Atlantis what he almost certainly knows, especially when doing so would entail talking about someone that Aidan suspects is both a sore point and a painful reminder for the Grandmaster. Aidan interprets the fact he is not being expressly forbidden to go ahead with his plans as tacit approval for him to do so, with the discussions about temptations and anger serving as subtle bits of advice for him and the others to heed as they follow his lead. I will not, Aidan concludes just as confidently, let you or any of my companions in this endeavor down."
Bria, smiling when Mace, as though having read her mind, arrives with another cup of caf for her, tells her, "You read my mind, and finishes the last of her first cup before adding as she looks at Aidan with a playful grin, But I might need a third and maybe even a forth if the past is any indicator. Though she and Aidan bicker and tease on another, they have been close friends ever since they became Initiates at the academy around the same time and found themselves in many of the same classes and study groups. Bria suspects that a part of the reason they get along so well is the fact her cautious disposition compliments his more bold nature, his confident fearlessness often kept in check by her just as his attitude often prevents her prudence from leading to inaction. Laughing when Atlantis mentions an IV form of caf, Bria tells him, If he ever succeeds, sign me up for one."
Veda, who is training to be a Jedi healer, smiles beneath her veil after Saoirse says that they can count on her to have their backs just as she can count on them to have hers, says, "Of course we can," in a cheerful tone that has no hint of doubt in it. Though she has not known Saoirse for very long, and knows that she is new to the academy, Veda is a good judge of character, and from the way the Zabrak and Mahela watch out for one another she can tell that it is not in Saoirse's nature to let those that put their trust in her down.
When Saoirse asks when they will be resuming the investigation, Aidan smiles and says, "As soon as you are ready. Tilting his head to the side as though appraising her running attire critically, he says, After you change, shrugging as he adds, and you should probably shower too."
Bria almost spits her caf out, laughing at Aidan's last suggestion as she tells Saoirse, "Ignore him. He doesn't always realize how rude he can sound when he is actually trying to be helpful."
Nodding in agreement, Veda confirms, "It's true."
Aidan, not seeing how his very practical suggestion could be seen as rude, looks confused as he asks, "What? She was just running around. It was a simple. . ."
Raising her hand to keep Aidan from inserting his foot further into his mouth, Bria advises him, "Stop while you're ahead. Trust me."
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Mace Jhiera Vos
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jun 1, 2023 14:30:10 GMT -8
At Bria's comment about having read her mind, Mace just gestured to the Kage and Gupin to point out what everyone at the Academy already knew. Whether Mace did read her mind factually or not, that she won't tell. It was better that way, plus it allowed for everyone to just be them and also Mace wasn't in the business in always reading people's mind, that wasn't her, only when often times she'd see pointed look from people that knew that she was a mind reader, or because she heard her name being thought loudly so to speak. "Next time I'll go with the thermos filled with the highest caffeinated brew." Mace told her smiling as she looked at everyone.
There was nothing much more she could say, and she was just fine with watching the interactions between the people. After all, Mace was often times in the much more reserved silent type. Though she did crack a smile upon hearing Aidan's answer, and even suggestion to Saoirse on when they could resume their investigation. Placing her fingers on her forehead, Mace shook her head stopping herself from laughing. Recomposing herself soon enough, Mace sat up straight and looked at Aidan with still that amused expression and glanced at Bria with a knowing look that said it all.
Although opting to not say a thing about that, and figuring she'd let either Aidan's friends to explain or one of the other guys here with them, the Vyridian twins, although probably not Andros, so more Atlantis, Mace just ended up sipping her caf again while glancing at Mahela and Saoirse with another amused expression of hers . . .
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jun 2, 2023 3:30:49 GMT -8
If it wasn't Mace, Andros would have probably sneered and glared at being touched. Andros wasn't the kind of person that actually liked being touched, and all of that familiarity was just making him cringe, and just uncomfortable, but considering that it's Mace, someone he had one of the highest regards and was an old friend altogether, Andros didn't cringe, didn't show any signs of discomfort when he felt her hand on his shoulder before squeezing it twice.
That was the answer.
She did not need to explain, she did not need to communicate anything to him verbally or privately through the Force. Andros understood it all loud and clear. They'll be able to sort out the details later on for now it wasn't the time as it seemed that the Padawans had their own task and the present Councilors currently were just here to send them off once they were done with their talks.
Despite the ongoing talks, which he actually paid attention to even if it did not seem like it, Andros had arched his eyebrow looking at the Gupin and his suggestion to the Zabrak. Andros did not laugh, did not show any emotions but just that look at the Jedi Padawan before sighing slightly. "Pro-tip between men, Aidan. That is really not something a woman will want to hear from us." Andros said before glancing at his brother and a faint smirk. "Just take this case scenario, imagine if my brother said that to Crystal," Andros assumed that they knew Crystal, after all he was indeed aware that from time to time she happened to work out here at the Academy, though concerning her sensitivity to the Force, that Andros had no clue if she told them, but that wasn't his place, ergo why he didn't even touch that subject but just this current one. "How do you think she would react, or even would think in the process?"
Andros supposed that it would be a foreign concept to the Gupin as there were no romantic relationship there, but all the same it was just one of those things that probably no one needed to say or advise someone with. One of the many reasons why he just looked at the Kage and rolled his eyes to at least this time around show some sort of emotion that he was just probably dumbfounded, and amused at what had been said by Aidan. It showed also with the smirk on the corner of his lips.
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jun 2, 2023 7:10:09 GMT -8
Atlantis knew that Aidan got everything he meant especially with that knowing smile on his own, paired with his confidence, well that was enough said. Plus Atlantis also knew that he was well surrounded as always. "I know you won't." Atlantis replied to him before inclining his head. It might have been a sore topic if Aidan brought up the next phase of his plans, but Atlantis also knew that he was fine with it. He believed that it was meant to be, and even if he had not gone to see Lyov the whole time he had been here at the Academy, Atlantis figured that he'd give the Epanthix the space and stop giving him a reminder of what he had done. Sure Lyov, in this case mainly Helaine had taken someone dear from him but Atlantis had come to terms with it and had given him enough space while still talking often with Lyov's Corellian wardens. Whatever he and Hyatt discussed, the assessment of the Corellian Jedi, Atlantis supported and concurred to all of his decisions while Atlantis again in the background did his part.
Atlantis considered Lyov to be redeemed or as least well off in that right path, and hopefully this would give the Epicanthix to reconnect again to the real "living" world. Thus whatever Aidan was up to now, Atlantis definitely wasn't going to stand in the way. Atlantis was the kind to often compartmentalize his feelings and not bring up exactly how he felt about some matters, but that again was not something he'd burden any of them with this.
Musings aside, Atlantis just watched peacefully the happenings before him and wondered how actually Bria would react if she knew that Mace was de factor the mind reader amongst them. Though not a subject that Mace ever brought up nor did Ayla, and he perfectly understood why. The Kiffar cousins did not want the students to be on edge and just to leave them be to their thoughts, plus also as a general rule, the Vos did not make it their business to read people's minds. Atlantis ended up nodding to Bria about that IV caf case, though he just knew it was a running joke indeed. "I'll ask him to put you at the top of the list."
Eyes popping wide open when Aiden suggested to Saoirse to get changed but also probably take a shower, Atlantis had to bite the bottom of his lip as he listened to Bria just shutting him up in the process. To his surprise though it was his brother who addressed that situation and he looked at Andros with an amused smile. "Uh, one, no that is something I would never tell Crystal, and two, I'd rather face several rancors than face her annoyance." Shuddering in the process, but of course it was a joke, or maybe not. All of the students here knew that Crystal was a good hand to hand combat and had even assisted Ayla in the past when it came to fighting. Looking at Aidan and shaking his head with an amused grin, Atlantis knew that those were just helpful suggestion, but the delivery, oomfp that was just wrong.
That fun intermission aside, Atlantis inclined his head once more. "Don't let us stop you from what you are meant or want to do right now. We'll be around if you need me, or Master Vos." Checking his cup, Atlantis finished it all before standing up from his seat and looked at his brother and Mace addressing them both. "Let's go get Franz, he'll probably be done soon." Though he looked at Mace and didn't say a thing except thinking Do we have Ayla today, or is she being a Colonel?
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jun 3, 2023 15:41:16 GMT -8
Saoirse doesn't know Aidan well enough to know whether or not he is joking when he tells her she should change and take a shower, but looks more amused than anything when the Gupin does so. Even though Bria says to just ignore Aidan, Saoirse jokingly leans her head down towards her armpit and sniffs, then holds her arm up and leans closer to Mahela while asking, "Do I smell that bad?"
Mahela giggles as she gently pushes Saoirse away, shaking her head after the Zabrak settles back into her chair.
Saoirse laughs when Andros and then Atlantis try to explain to Aidan why he might not want to have made the comment about needing a shower, not sure that they will be able to get through to the Gupin since he looked so confused when trying to defend himself before Bria cut him off with her suggestion that he just stop talking.
Mahela leans over after Atlantis stands up and says something about getting Franz, telling Saoirse, "I should get back to campus. It sounds like you have a busy day ahead, and I have some studying to do."
Saoirse frowns and pouts her lower lip out, asking, "You're not going to play Jedi and art thieves with us?"
Mahela laughs and shakes her head, pointing to herself as she says, "Not a Jedi, then stands up and gives Aidan a warning look that is mostly playful as she tells him, Try not to get her into too much trouble. After giving Veda and Bria, who she gets the impression are used to being the voices of reason when Aidan's zeal starts getting the better of him, a wink, Mahela tells Atlantis and Mace, Thank you again for always making me feel so welcome here. Even though she did not really get a chance to speak with Andros much, Mahela tells him, It was a pleasure to meet you, Vice Governor."
As Saoirse gets up, she grins as she teases Andros by telling Mahela, "He doesn't talk much, so just take any grunt or nod you get as his way of saying that it was nice meeting you too. Giving Aidan and his friends a wave, she says, I'll meet you guys back here in a few, grinning as she tells Aidan, I promise I'll be squeaky clean and fresh smelling when I get back," and then heads off with Mahela to help the Togruta get her things from her room.
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 3, 2023 22:34:22 GMT -8
Aidan listens attentively to Andros and then Atlantis, looking no less puzzled than before, in fact seeming even more so as he rests his furry chin on the back his hand with a look of intense thought as he contemplates what they have said and almost visibly attempts to make sense of it.
Bria frowns as she tells the Vyridian twins in a mournful sounding tone that is only partially contrived and meant to amuse, "There's no helping him, trust me."
Veda nods her head somberly as she says, "We've tried. Many times. To no avail."
Aidan, grinning triumphantly, proves his friends' assertions as he lifts a finger into the air and says, "Oh, oh! I have it! Turning to Saoirse, he says, I am so sorry. I wasn't flirting with you, I was just . . ."
A thump of the table accompanies Bria dropping her head to lay on it with a muffled snickering noise as she tries to suppress her laughter.
Veda, shaking her head, looks at Atlantis and Andros as she says, "We told you."
Aidan, looking as baffled as before, asks, "What? Shrugging to dismiss this as one of the times no one recognizes how helpful a bit of honesty can be, waves a goodbye to Mahela and tells Saoirse, We'll be waiting for you here, then turns to Bria, her shoulders still shaking as she wipes tears of laughter from her eyes, and asks, Should I have also suggested she take a razor to her armpits while she was in the shower? They were a bit stubbly."
Visibly trying not to laugh, Bria manages to say, "No, Aidan, you definitely, not to mention surprisingly made the right call in keeping that thought to yourself."
Patting the Gupin on the shoulder, Veda says, "Well done, Aidan. Practice that keeping your thoughts about other's grooming habits to yourself some more and there may just be hope for you yet."
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Mace Jhiera Vos
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jun 4, 2023 4:56:01 GMT -8
Placidly looking at the interactions before her, Mace just opted to stay out of it all. Perhaps Aidan wouldn't understand it all, perhaps he would, but she supposed there was no point in adding much more to it despite the twins actually trying to make Aidan understand, which by Bria's statement, there was no helping indeed. Maybe one day the Gupin would understand, though Mace also understood that Aidan wasn't really interested in that sort of thing, and he just was helpful in his own way.
Mace shook her head with a knowing smile when Aidan stated he got it, but that really was not the point that both Atlantis and Andros were trying to make. Alas preferring to not step into that sort of minefield, Mace mainly focused on Mahela who thanked her and Atlantis for making her welcome here. "Of course, just remember that it'll never change, and I meant what I said ealier." Said Mace knowingly about if it was getting too tough at the University dorms for her, Mahela could always come and find refuge here if she wanted to. Despite the fact that from the looks of it Mace had not been verbally informed by either Saoirse and Mahela that had caused the Zabrak's anger to rise that one evening, she was aware enough from what Atlantis had told me a few days after that exchange.
Obviously there was a point of contention at the University and hopefully that could be resolved sooner or later, who knew? A matter that was entirely out of their jurisdiction and not one they meddled with at it wasn't their place, thus the only recourse they could give, or at least Mace, in order to protect someone's mental health, just give those in need some sort of sanctuary here at the Academy.
"May the Force be with you." Said Mace as she stood up from her seat after Atlantis mentioned about getting Franz, wherever he currently might be, but then she looked at Atlantis hearing his thoughts loud and clear, at least everyone here would assume that the Grandmaster of the Order had addressed her privately through the Force. "Probably later, Atlantis. For now yes she is with the Guardians." No one here made it a secret that Ayla also handled Guardians affairs when she wasn't at the Academy, much like Mace. Everyone here knew that they were Kiffar also, and that Ayla had often times showed up to the Academy in her military uniform with the Order's crest but also their clan's crest on her shoulders. Plus the fact that either Forcias and Horsea were here too to assist on some demonstration like the did a few weeks back about melding, that was just enough that it wasn't necessary, at least to her, to keep that information quiet. It was just their dealings often times that was just kept in the down-low as it had nothing to do with Academy's business.
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jun 4, 2023 9:34:07 GMT -8
Just leisurely eating his pastry when his brother mentioned that was something he would never tell Crystal, which of course Andros had no doubts about that. Atlantis knew what was good for him, and his identical twin was after all a gentleman too in all senses of the way, and for something as trivial as such, well Atlantis didn't need to say a thing, besides his S.O. when it came to hygiene too was just impeccable anyways, even if she sweated it out, which often occurred in her office, with a punching bag at her disposal and all in the government building, whenever Andros went to her office after one of her session, her perfume was still waffling in the entire room.
Andros truly wondered if indeed Aidan wouldn't get it at some point despite his friends always trying to make him understand. Well then... Yep a desperate case at this point, which was the reason why Andros was just looking at the Gupin with that imperceptible look of his or perhaps a look that said moron, not that Andros would voice it out, for currently he had more his attention on the other set of friends, the Zabrak and the Togruta. To the latter like Saoirse guessed, Andros didn't speak, didn't show any reactions but just blinked once as he watched them leave around the same time his brother and Mace both stood up.
Although he had seen Atlantis' look, Andros just finished his pastry before standing up and placed his hands on the table looking at Aidan. "When you say that statement to someone, the underlying reason of being said tthat they'll think is that they stink. It's all about the subtleties and the reasons beneath such statements." Andros told him without humor in the tone of his voice as he was quite serious, and he even tilted his head on the side knowingly soon enough with a smirk on the corner of his lips. "Also another tip, if you want to hide something, do not make it so obvious. Your Master, as you have no doubt surmised, figured it out already." From the interaction Aidan and Atlantis were having, it was a no brainer from where he was standing or in that case where he was sitting but that wasn't an issue he was concerned about, and thus didn't say anything further.
Picking up his cup and standing to his full length, Andros inclined his head to the three Padawans and just told them just like Mace "May the Force be with you." And then just walked up to his brother and the Kiffar Master to go and find Franz who was probably going to be done now after Ayla's current absence at the Academy had been explained.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jun 4, 2023 17:22:50 GMT -8
After taking a quick shower and changing into casual clothes just like she would wear the University campus, Saoirse returns to the dining hall to rejoin Aidan and his friends so they all, she assumes, go and meet the guy that isn't to be named. The guy's made up name seems to be pretty fitting, especially since Atlantis and Andros had both managed to let Aidan know that they were well aware of his plans without so much as even mentioning that there was a guy not to be named they knew the Gupin was planning to ask for help in the first place. Mahela had shared what Veda had told her about the not to be named guy, so Saoirse knows that he was once aligned with the Dark Side and that the Mist Order gave him a chance to be rehabilitated after capturing him, but guesses there is more to the story with how no one other than Aidan seems to want to mention him if they can avoid it. Maybe it will make more sense after they meet him, Saoirse thinks to herself, unless a part of his rehabilitation has been learning to speak about everything as cryptically as possible.
Stopping behind Aidan's seat, Saoirse waves to Veda and Bria then pats the Gupin's fuzzy mane of red hair as she grins and tells him, "Reporting for duty, all fresh and clean."
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 4, 2023 22:06:02 GMT -8
"May the Force be with you, Aidan says along with Bria and Veda when Mace takes her leave, and then swallows the lump that leaps into his throat when Andros puts his hands on the table and looks at him with an inscrutable expression while addressing him in a flat tone that is all too easy for Aidan to add to the aforementioned expression and come up with the solution that he has somehow engendered the Vice Governor's ire. Nodding with a rictus grin frozen on his face after the Vice Governor has explained the flaw he finds in Aidan's thought processes where commenting on matters of personal hygiene are concerned, Aidan squeaks out a, Yes sir, I see now how that may have been inferred from what I said even if it was not implied, sir, and then nods once more when informed he had not concealed his intentions well at all, squeaking, Be less obvious, yes sir, I understand, thank you very much for your advice sir."
"May the Force be with you, Bria tells Andros with Veda saying it in synch with her, Aidan only managing a nod with his terrified smile still frozen in place, and then waves her hand in front of the Gupin's face after Andros has left and Aidan is still staring straight ahead with the smile in place, asking in a amused tone, Are you going to be alright?"
Shaking his head to shake off his lingering unease and forcing as much cheeriness into his tone as he can after having survived his encounter with the Vice Governor with all limbs and wings and his tail intact, Aidan clears his throat to avoid squeaking as he says, "Of course! A Jedi should always be learning, and I believe I have just learned a valuable lesson which I am confident I will never, ever, forget."
Patting the Gupin on the shoulder, Veda tries to cheer him up and tells him, "Good for you!"
Deciding it would be wise to refrain from commenting on, making suggestions about, or even thinking about anyone's grooming habits other than his own going forward, Aidan doesn't say anything about Saoirse's freshness or cleanliness as he flaps his tiny wings and starts heading towards the exit from the dining hall while saying only, "Come along then, come! Lifting the first finger of his right hand into the air, recovering a bit of his exuberance as they set out to meet with He Who Must Not Be Named to learn if He will be able to help them regain the tracks of their quarry, The game is afoot!"
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jun 5, 2023 14:49:44 GMT -8
Saoirse follows Aidan, Bria and Veda outside, the motion of the Gupin's wings clearing a small path in the mists that closes behind them as they walk to wherever it is they are headed. Remembering how Atlantis had been able to clear the mists by using the Force, Saoirse releases some of the excessive energy her ADHD gives her by trying to lift her hands and send out as strong of a Force push as she can outwards to see if that is how the Grandmaster clears them, learning that he must be doing something different when the clearing that Aidan's wings makes gets no larger as she asks, "Where are we going?"
The guy that can't be named, who she knows what Mahela shared with her about what little information Veda had provided when asked about the not to be named guy was captured by the Mist Order and given a chance at rehabilitation after causing some kind of trouble for Umgul, is apparently here at the academy, making her wonder if he is in some kind of cell or something similar. Aidan has explained that the not to be named guy might be able to tell them more about the mask, and may know individuals that might be able to help track the thief down, but since she is curious about who he was and what he did, Saoirse asks, "What exactly did the nameless guy do? Asking only one question would be a rarity for her, so Saoirse inevitably has some more, adding, How come we can't use his name? What will we be calling him, chuckling as she says, I mean we can't really just address him as nameless guy, right? Remembering that Bria had mentioned the nameless guy had been away from the underworld they are hoping he had contacts in that he will be able to lead them to now for years, Saoirse asks the final question in what will probably be only the first set of them, How long ago was he captured?"
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 5, 2023 20:15:34 GMT -8
Replying to what proves to be only the first question the Zabrak has lined up for him, Aidan informs her, "To the northeastern side of the building where the entrance to the guest quarters is located," frowning as he realizes they could have just gone through the halls of the building rather than going outside, then shrugs the matter off as he listens to the rest of Saoirse's questions.
"You ask a lot of questions, Aidan, who is not as used to Saoirse's habit of asking them as someone like Atlantis would be, says before beginning his answer in the customary Mist Order reply to any inquiry into events that are more the place of others who were more involved directly in them than the one being asked about them currently, Ah, well, that is not really my tale to tell. Aidan also would like at least one member of their party to be going into the encounter without any prejudices or preconceived notions, which is why he says, You can ask Grandmaster Vyridian about He Who Must Not Be Named's past history, then shrugs as, given one never knows how forthcoming their Grandmaster will be about something that not only involved him but also many other players, he says He might answer you, or he might not, then waves his three fingered hands around as he says, Anyway, for the purposes of today's consultation, it is only relevant that you know He is here at the academy to be rehabilitated after his capture five years ago."
Nearing the northeastern side of the building, Aidan says, "As for how we should address He Who Must Not Be Named, who isn't named because his name is a reminder, for the Grandmaster and other Councilors, of events they would rather not be reminded of, I suggest we stick to sir unless He tells us otherwise."
Halting as they reach the doors leading to the guest wing of the residential building, Aidan says, "Let me do the talking, pointing at Bria as he cautions her, That means no interruptions, and then telling Saoirse with a stern expression, No extensive lists of questions asked all at once either, please," and then opens the doors . . .
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 2, 2023 12:59:32 GMT -8
Jumping back and looking at disdain towards to AI controlled droids, Vasilisa called upon the Force and focused on their leg area pushing them back hopefully and make them slam their faces on the ground, completely unaware of what is happening outside, though hearing the voice of that mystery Jedi that she had unaccounted for, she started to rush towards the exit of the dining hall only to be stopped when she felt the grounds shaking...
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 2, 2023 23:13:05 GMT -8
Water continuing to rain steadily down from the fire suppression system's sprinklers, the ASP-19s, glistening wetly as they advance towards the Necromancer trapped in the dining hall with them, are pulled off their feet when the Mecrosa Force pushes their legs out from beneath them, water splashing up from the floor as they crash down.
The AI monitoring the security cameras in the dining hall activates a blaring intruder alarm in only that location, calculating that the bugling alarms and flashing red lights will distract the drenched Mecroa Necromancer long enough for the ASP-19s to get to their feet and resume their attack.
ASP-19 28376-A, lifting its lightsaber over its head in a two-handed grip leaps towards the Neromancer as its companion, ASP-19 67659-C runs directly at the Mecrosa and, when in range, halts and immediately crouches and lunges forward with its lightsaber hissing and steaming as it darts in towards the Necromancer's left knee to, should the attack land, hamper the possessed Mecrosa's efforts to fight on. . .
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 3, 2023 6:22:28 GMT -8
Dragnea turns after rushing through the gap (s)he had forced open in the blast doors, bringing the Zabrak's hands together with a clap as (s)he telekinetically forces the doors together once more. The Zabrak turns its masked head then to the training droids attacking Vasilisa and, closing the Zabrak's hands into fists, telekinetically crushes both droids into compact hunks of useless scrap that (s)he then lets drop to the water covered floor.
"The day is lost, Dragnea tells Vasilisa calmly, but there will be others. Telekinetically lifting a table from the floor, Dragnea sends it crashing through the large south facing window opening onto the gardens and then motions towards it with a bow as (s)he tells Vasilisa, After you."
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jul 3, 2023 8:37:19 GMT -8
Having accessed the gardens from the outside, Horsea, her brother, and Forcias had heard the impact of a shattering window. The three of them had their signatures hidden due to the crystal of their lightsabers.
Hidden in the mists to begin with, Forcias leaped into the open window and actually punched or aimed his punch to the Vulptex’s face before Force pushing the feline masked woman. He was soon followed by the Aestrea’s who looked at the pair of dark siders with disdain however Forcias and Horsea just quickly moved into position in order to restraint Saoirse by holding onto her arms as Honoros stood before Vasilisa . . .
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 3, 2023 13:08:46 GMT -8
Smiling mischievously the moment Vasilisa noticed the Vulptex mask make his way towards where she was, she was glad that he had escape from there, and just couldn't wait but to get out of here...
Completely unaware, but also not having sensed anyone relatively close to their vicinity, Vasilisa's eyes popped wide open when someone seemed to have appeared from the mist and threw a punch in Dragnea's direction before she was pushed away further from the broken open window.
Scrambling to her feet and sneering, so there were three of them. But she felt absolutely nothing from them at all. Unable to help herself, she sent out a Force scream at the Kiffar that was blocking her way.
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