Contact: 1 - Time to say hello

[kraythero]

[ The viewpoint spins very slowly and smoothly, not showing a face but a tree, the bark, a branch, a nest. Occasionally tiny fuzzy grey heads stick out over the nest, and their squawking can be heard. The nestlings are grey and white, with pin feathers and a couple have a crest. Someone is studying a nest of blue jays. ]

I’m pretty sure there is a parent around, but only pretty sure. I don’t really know what they are either. Some kind of bird but? Are they going to be alright? They keep yelling.

[ Help a new import out? ]

Which isn’t what I was thinking about saying, but they caught my attention. Anyway, I’ve been filled in, including being told I was here before, even if I don’t remember.

[ With that Anakin pulls the device closer to him, turning it to record him. He’s young, the scar over his face fresh and his hair is very short – he’s only recently knighted and had his braid cut, and his hair is still very short from the more traditional haircut. And his smile is not quite confident, even shy. ]

My name’s Anakin Skywalker, I’ve been here a couple days now. And um, so you need a ‘driver’s license’ I’ve been told. How many of you have gotten one, how did you do it? I’ve been a pilot all my life, these cars have to be easier than a ship. Even a speeder.

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[ His offer catches her by surprise. But then Leia has to remember that this version of her father isn't what she's been used to, in all her time here. It takes her a second to compose herself, clearing her throat as she looks down at her lap. Specifically her lightsaber. ]

I appreciate the offer. I'd like to think on it, if that's alright with you.

[ His rambling is something she listens to regardless; it's part of his upbringing, history and stories the other version had never shared. Leia was curious. ]

And... you mean a kyber crystal? Did you come here with it on you?

[kraythero]

[ Anakin doesn't think he's a particularly good Jedi. Given how many others avoid him on an all but superficial level, how he's spoken to even with the rank of Jedi Knight achieved, he's not alone in that feeling. He's too emotional, feels too much and too deeply, even when it came to the Force, can't meditate worth shit, he's too impatient, too rash, too angry. Wants things a Jedi shouldn't want, has things that aren't a lightsaber, he's married and deeply in love. There are so many things he is that a Jedi should not be. He's even wanted to leave, on and off, since he was twelve. Being a Jedi is what he was raised to be. It's what he knows. All he knows. It's a sincere offer yes. But he's not solely offering just because he feels it's what he should do. But he also can't sense Obi-Wan here - and even with star systems between them, because of their training bond, he's been able to for years. Padmé is here and he's delighted. But he's also feeling lost, alone, and isolated. Reaching out to another Force User, someone his Master deemed worthy to train - there are personal reasons behind it too. ]

Yeah, it's an open offer.

[ He's she listens. Listens and isn't irritated with him. There's only three people who do, and only one of them is here. ]

No, it's a type of river rock. Blueish purple-grey in color. I left it on my command ship. Some of my tools are here, but it's not.