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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2013 23:15:37 GMT -8
Terra kept pace with the rest of the Felucian children, keeping an eye on the ball to see when Morgan would pass it, and eventually, she threw it right back to Terra. The throw was good, but just a little short as Terra had to stretch out to make the catch, and she stumbled as she caught the ball. Instantly, the children were on her and she was soon pulled to the ground as the little Felucians tried to get at the ball. Laughing and struggling to keep it out of their grasp, she was forced to fling it away, and the children dashed after it, leaving Terra enough time to sit up and dust herself off before getting back up and rejoining the game.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2013 18:16:20 GMT -8
*Arela stood beneath a tree, hidden in the shadows from the villagers. The two humans were playing a game with the children of the village. She watched as they tossed a ball back and forth, chasing the holder of the ball in turn. This was most curious to her and put her more at ease. Without thinking she started to move slowly forward and into the clearing. She had gone a good distance into the clearing before she realized what she was doing. She had been to distracted by the game to notice what she was doing. Now that was this far out, there was no way that no one had noticed her. She almost turned around to run, but what good would that have done her?*
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Post by Morgan Calmcacil on Nov 13, 2013 20:58:31 GMT -8
*It was always strange that a game with such simple rules was one of the most fun. The ball was constantly changing hands, and one had to think on their feet about how they were going to evade the chasers, or if they couldn't do that, when to get rid of the ball and to whom. Morgan was thinking about how she was going to get the ball back when suddenly one of the kids stopped and called out to Morgan, asking if someone was her friend. Morgan frowned, looking in the direction of the voice to see a child pointing toward the jungle with its larger arm. Her gaze followed the Felucian's arm to find a young woman with white hair and a ragged appearance. Bandages too?* ~No, I don't know who that is, but I can find out.~ *She was overheard by some of the adults, who noticeably stood up and faced the stranger warily. One mother even ushered the children to step away, for fear of this stranger being less-than-friendly. Morgan started to approach her, knowing Terra would be there if there was danger, and she could call Rush at any moment. Morgan didn't even think about the fact that Terra was naked right now. She kept her distance, finally stopping as she addressed the stranger cautiously, but curiously.* Um... hi! My name's Morgan... who are you?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2013 21:11:32 GMT -8
Terra noticed the direction of Morgan's gaze, and she turned around herself to see a white haired woman standing there, looking a little worse for the wear. She had been so focused on the game that she hadn't sensed the white haired woman's approach. Excusing herself from the game for a moment, she followed Morgan over, not sensing any hostility from the new arrival, just fear. A fear that Terra was actually quite familiar with, that same uncertainty about the world. It could mean a number of things but she had felt like that before and it made her want to help.
Her face turned a little red as she remembered that she was, in fact, completely naked, and she started wondering if she should have gone back to put her clothes on before attempting to help this woman. For now, she opted to let Morgan do the talking...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 7:25:56 GMT -8
*Arela grew slightly more nervous when all the villagers turned toward her. She was now begining to wonder if she had made a mistake. When the human girl walked over and introduced herslef as Morgan, then Arela relaxed some. She looked from the child back to the villagers, then the child again before speaking.*
"I'm..Arela."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 19:18:14 GMT -8
Terra took a step forwards, hearing the white haired woman introduce herself as Arela. Judging by her appearance, she must have been walking through the jungle for sometime, and she noticed a bandage on Arela's arm. Probably an encounter with the wildlife. She also looked a little scared, so she did her best to appear friendly.
Though she was still slightly embarrassed by her lack of apparel, she managed a smile at Arela."I'm Terra."She was still wondering if she should go get dressed, but she would see if Arela took offense to her being naked. If she didn't have to get dressed, then she actually didn't really want to.
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Post by Morgan Calmcacil on Nov 14, 2013 19:37:56 GMT -8
*The woman didn't seem hostile, more... afraid. Probably—hopefully—ruled her out as some sort of predator, and honestly might've been the appropriate reaction if this was her first time traveling the wilds of Felucia. She gave her name as Arela, so Morgan just smiled, trying to help put her at ease. After Terra introduced herself, Morgan spoke.* Where'd you come from? *She glanced again at the bandage, then added another question.* What happened to your arm? *Morgan glanced at Terra and it suddenly registered one more that she was still nude. She had to stifle a mixture of amusement and apprehension; Terra had yet to be seen in the nude by anyone besides herself and Jake, as far as Morgan knew. Terra seemed to mostly be taking it well, but what did the stranger think? Ah well, unless she said anything, it wasn't really important.*
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2013 16:29:53 GMT -8
*Arela gave a nod to Terra. In truth she wasn't offended by Terra's lack of clothes as she was more curious to why the women wasn't wearing any in the first place. She gave the women a hesitant smile, making eye contact only. Her gaze fell back on the child when she spoke to Arela.*
"I came from my ship." *She pointed in the direction of her downed ship.* "It crashed some distance from here. I'm not sure how I got there. Honestly I don't remember much in the first place."
*She turned her attention to her wound when Morgan asked about it.*
"I was attacked by a boar not to far from here. I got lucky though, it could have been worse." *Her nervousness was beginning to fade. She suddenly felt more relaxed now then she had the entire day. Her eyes gazed around the village before she turned back to Morgan and Terra.* "Where am I exactly?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2013 19:59:28 GMT -8
Terra caught the part where Arela said that she didn't remember much, and she could certainly sympathize with that. Waking up somewhere with no memory was a disorienting and frightening experience, and she was surprised that the white haired woman seemed to have adjusted so quickly. Of course, maybe the circumstances were different than they had been for Terra. And not too many people could walk away from a ship crash in one piece. And then there was the boars, which Terra and Morgan also had experience with. Arela must be quite a bit tougher than she looked."Are you by yourself?"
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Post by Morgan Calmcacil on Nov 16, 2013 2:23:01 GMT -8
*A ship crash? Wouldn't be the first time it happened on Felucia, though this would be the first time Morgan met a survivor of one. But Arela mentioned she had amnesia of a sort and now Morgan was concerned. That, coupled with the crash and being lost, must have been the cause of her fear. She'd even been attacked by a boar? Those things... They really didn't like people, did they? Hopefully the wound was properly cleaned; Morgan had a bad feeling and hoped the villagers had cures nearby should it be infected.
Terra asked Arela if she was by herself, and Morgan hoped she was; not out of fear, but because she didn't want to hear about potential lost friends in the crash. However, she still didn't know where she was, so Morgan quietly took a step forward and supplied that answer.* Er, you're on Felucia, by the way. A jungle planet... but I guess that's obvious. *Normally she would've been more excited, but this wasn't the time; the woman was confused and scared and amnesiac. Maybe when she was calmer and more relaxed, Morgan could tell her more about the world in better detail... if she asked, anyway. Morgan had to wonder if this village was the best place to do so... though she didn't want to go back. They'd just gotten here, and she wanted to spend the rest of the day and night here with Terra. Well, they'd figure something out, she supposed...*
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2013 16:03:08 GMT -8
*Arelas eyes narrowed some when Morgan told her where they were. Felucia, for some reason that name seemed familiar. She did have to agree with Morgan though. This planet did seem to be one giant jungle. She then turned her attention back to Terra.*
"No. There was no one else. My fighter was the only one I could find." *She hesitated for a moment. A grim thought passing through her mind.* "If I wasn't alone before I crashed. Then..you don't think they would have abandoned me..would they?" *She also had the thought run through her mind that they may have turned on her. Or she was running from something. If that was the case then she could be inadvertently putting these people in danger.*
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Post by Morgan Calmcacil on Nov 16, 2013 18:59:31 GMT -8
*There had been no one else. Good. A tiny breath of relief passed through Morgan's lips, but she realized it came too soon as Arela presented the possibility that she hadn't been alone, and that they'd either abandoned her... ... or possibly shot her down. And Morgan had no way of proving or disproving that. She bit her lip, then responded.* I dunno... I don't know who you are or where you came from, so... *Morgan looked at Terra, as though hoping she had some kind of answer or response or suggestion. Morgan didn't have any idea herself, though maybe she was trying not to out of a bit of selfishness. Terra only had a few days left and coming to the village was her way of spending some time together with Terra before they left, and she didn't want to lose that time... and she had no idea for a compromise.*
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2013 8:39:28 GMT -8
Terra doubted that anyone was following Arela, at least at this point in time. Felucia's terrain and teeming wildlife would make pursuit very difficult, though she had to keep in mind that someone may be after her and just waiting for the right moment. They would have to be careful.
As for Arela's question, Terra didn't really have any answers for her. Since the white haired woman didn't seem to remember anything, there was no way to know for certain. Still, she had been in this situation before, waking up in a strange location with no memories of how she had gotten there.
She smiled reassuringly."Don't worry, we'll figure it out."She gestured towards the village."Why don't you stay here with us, tonight? Then we can take you to the Jedi base in the morning."Her suggestion was both because she didn't want to leave the village just yet, but also because Arela did actually look kind of tired and in need of rest. Maybe a good meal too, something that these Felucians could readily provide. If it was OK with them, at least.
She turned to Morgan."The Felucians won't mind, will they?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2013 18:35:54 GMT -8
*Arela didn't actually expect them to have the answers she was looking for. Letting out a sigh she closed her eyes and listened to Terra's offer. She was in fact tired, even somewhat hungry. How long she was in her ship, she did not know. But she was sore and exhausted. Her injured arm hurt, it felt heavy and hard to move. She opened her eyes and looked at Terra.*
"Sleep sounds good."
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Post by Morgan Calmcacil on Nov 17, 2013 23:08:00 GMT -8
*Wait, was it really as simple as suggesting Arela stay here with them for the rest of the day and overnight, then head back to the Jedi base in the morning? Morgan, somehow, thought it would be more urgent than that, but Arela seemed to think it was fine, agreeing that sleep sounded good. As far as whether or not the Felucians would mind, well, she'd have to find out. Fortunately, two older male Felucians, one a warrior and one an elder, the elder speaking to Morgan.* ~Is there any trouble, little sister?~ *Morgan turned toward them, thankful they were here, and began to explain, gesturing at Arela.* ~This is Arela. Her ship crashed... She doesn't have any memory. She's tired and hungry. Can she stay here until we go back to our home tomorrow?~ *The two chattered for a moment to themselves, then turned back to Morgan.* ~Very well. If she has your trust, she has ours.~ *Morgan didn't exactly say that, but Arela didn't seem to radiate any sort of ill intentions. Morgan knew she shouldn't be so easily trusting of strangers, especially after what happened to her on Belkadan, but she also didn't want to turn away a wounded and hungry stranger, especially one that had come from a ship crash. She chewed the flesh of her left cheek for a moment, then nodded to the Felucians.* Okay— *She corrected herself and repeated in Felucianese, then turned back to Arela with a smile.* They don't mind if you stay. Food won't be ready for a little while though, so do you want to find a place to rest first, or do you want to do something else? *Maybe they could get to know her more... if she knew anything for them to get to know. Morgan didn't know if it was just recent events she couldn't remember, or... anything else. Well, they could probably find out... possibly.*
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 10:26:26 GMT -8
Terra smiled when Morgan said that the Felucians didn't mind another visitor, and she hoped that Arela could get some rest and maybe regain some memory of where she had come from. Maybe it was because she had experience something similar, but Terra wanted to do whatever she could to help Arela feel more at ease. She was glad that Morgan wanted to help too.
She beckoned towards the village."We can talk if you want...or you can just rest. It's up to you."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 16:14:36 GMT -8
*Arela gave a small bow to the Felucians. She was thankful that they were allowing her to stay. When Terra mentioned that they could talk, Arela became slightly nervous again. She shook the feeling from her mind, what did she have to be nervous about. Giving a nod of agreement, sh followed Terra.*
"I wouldn't mind talking some. Maybe I'll remember something."
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Post by Morgan Calmcacil on Nov 18, 2013 18:01:51 GMT -8
*Terra suggested talking, and Arela agreed. Morgan thought that was fine too, so she gathered her things and Lokay and led Terra and Arela to the bank of the river that ran through the village, sitting down beside it just as a few of the children began to crowd around them, asking about the stranger and if the ball game was over, and what they would do now. Morgan hated to disappoint them, but for now she would have to rebuff them.* ~Sorry guys, but we'll have to play later. I don't know who she is but she doesn't have any memory, so we're gonna try to help her. I think.~ *Some made disappointed noises and remained gathered in position, looking at each other as though wondering what to do. Slowly though, they dispersed. Morgan watched them sheepishly and waved as they departed then turned her attention to Terra and Arela. ... and now she had no clue what to say or start with. She guessed, once again, she'd leave this to Terra...*
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 18:22:00 GMT -8
Terra nodded and led Arela into the village, taking a moment to pick up her bag where she had dropped it to play ball with the little Felucians. After finding a secluded spot, she say down, beckoning Arela to sit as well. Honestly, Terra wasn't sure where to start the discussion, and judging by the look on Morgan's face, she didn't either. But she had to help somehow, so she smiled reassuringly at Arela."So um...do you remember anything at all?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 19:08:17 GMT -8
*Arela followed the pair down to the river bank. She sat down beside Terra and gazed across the river. Once Morgan dismissed the children, Terra asked if she remembered anything. She closed her eyes, her ears folded back some in thought. Opening her eyes she turned to Terra.*
"No. But maybe, hopefully, it will come back." *Her ears returned to their forward relaxed position. She began thinking about her ship, and an idea began to form.* "Maybe my ship knows where I came from. Can we visit it in the morning?"
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