Video; UN Bridger (back dated to the beginning of the month)

[ezra_of_lothal]

[The first month Ezra arrived in Trench, Madam Generosity gifted him with a crisp white and bronze Jedi style outfit. He’s never felt like there’s been the right occasion for it.

Until today.

His Omni is set down for a wide view, the Sanctuary grounds in the background, and Anakin Solo, in his own robes, at his side.]

Some of you may have heard me talk about, or seen a memory of my master, my first teacher, as a Jedi, Kanan Jarrus. Or even met him, because he was here, briefly.

[Ezra flashes a smile, bittersweet.]

Before he left these shores, we did an impromptu ceremony here at the guardian tree of the Sanctuary. A knighting. [His smile turns sheepish; he’s not here entirely to toot his own horn, honest.]

Back in the galaxy I’m from, Jedi Knights have taken a lot of different variations of oaths, over thousands of years of history. I’ve been thinking for a while about how to express my commitment to being a Jedi of Trench– believing that, for a lot of reasons, something closer to traditional wasn’t in the cards. So, with Knight Solo’s help, I wrote an oath that I think fits...here.

And accountability is important, at least to me, so- [He takes a deep breath, and raises his right hand, palm out.]

Here goes:

I, Ezra Bridger, Jedi Knight, vow to use all my skill and abilities to serve others rather than ruling over them.
To not seek personal power, but knowledge and enlightenment,
To act not out of aggression, but to defend and to protect,
To preserve what grows and lives well in its own way,
To support betterment and ease pain,
To guard justice and peace,
To put ever aside fear for courage, hatred for compassion,
And when it is fitting to do so, death for life
— looking always towards the Force, in which all are one,
Until my final death, or I return to the sea.

[Anakin nods, very solemn for a 17-year-old.]

Oath witnessed and acknowledged, Knight Bridger.

[Then Ezra and Anakin beam at each other with excitement, like the very young men they are, and Anakin claps a hand on Ezra’s shoulder. ]

And now the part I’m sure more of you will care about-

[Anakin rolls his eyes and talks over Ezra.]

We’re having a celebration tonight- [Ezra mouths ‘party’.] at the Sanctuary. Contact me or Sansa if you want to be more involved than showing up.

[Ezra has to get the last word before signing off.]

Everyone’s welcome!

(OOC: Ezra in blue, Anakin in green, obv. Link to party log here)

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[hopesparks]

[ Once the feed ends, Anakin turns to Ezra with a softer but still bright smile. ]

You did great. How do you feel?

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[ezra_of_lothal]

[Now Ezra looks just a touch overwhelmed, and blinks hard, taking a breath in.]

...really, really good. [Sometimes overwhelmed isn't bad. He's just bursting with feelings.]

[hopesparks]

[ He can sense the overwhelm and he gives Ezra an understanding look. ]

Need a minute?

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[abornfighter]

[Tory is genuinely happy for Ezra and pulls off as big a round of applause as one person can pull off.]

That oath is so you. Congrats on knighthood. It goes without saying that I'm coming to the party. Let me know what snacks you want me to magic up. My powers seem to be extra precise lately.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

[Ezra's beaming.]

Thank you, Tory. Really, thanks.

And you'd better be there! [She'd have been on the short list, if this had ended up being a smaller, more private affair.]

Uh, let's see. Something horribly artificial and American. Oh, oh, if I say Goldfish crackers, do you know what I mean?

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[forcechanic]

I'm not sure I realized you weren't a Knight yet.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

Well, I'll take that as a compliment, Jaina.

I mean, now that I'm working my way around to better perspective on some things...honestly I think everything that went down my last week back in the galaxy could have counted as my Trials, and that was two years ago for me. If I had been in a relatively sane world, with the support of more of an Order, and some down time for me to process, that is.

But- [He gestures around.]

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[aetherweaver]

[He knows he doesn't understand all of the context. Hells, he barely understands the Force. Still, he knows someone being promoted to a knight is a big deal in his world, so -]

Congratulations. I'm sure you've worked very hard for all of this.

[For some people that might come off as sarcastic, but it's all warm and genuine from Nara'a.]

... How are you doing, after all of that?

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[ezra_of_lothal]

[Ezra does figuresarcasm in this sort of context is Nara'a way, at all, so he smiles, delightedly backk.]

Thanks, Nara'a. Yeah, this is something I've been working towards for a long, long time.

[He tilts his head a little, more thougtfully.]

Seeing Kanan and knowing he wasn't going to stay - that was a gut punch. I'm at peace with it in some ways, not like mad about it. And I'm grateful, too. Him just telling me he believed I was ready got me over the hump of some pretty complicated thoughts and feelings I'd been having. The stuff I'd been already working on the oath to try to get my head around.

So. Right now, calm after the storm and, and good, and bright. I'm sure it'll take a while to really settle.

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[strongroots]

👏👏👏👏

i guess people can come out from the sea and just knight you. congratulations

ill come

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[ezra_of_lothal]

I didn't see that coming, but sometimes life just happens.

Thank you, Robby. Please do come.

It was that convo I had with you a while back that kickstarted putting together an oath for myself.

[He's had some other meandering and sometimes unhappy conversations, but Robby really had helped turn that into deciding what to do about the situation.]

action!!

[dohaeris]

[somewhere on the other side of the camera, sansa claps in delight. she's dressed for the party in a silvery dress embroidered with amethyst and bloodstone weirwood leaves, her needle necklace tucked neatly into a loop at one side. lady wears a matching padded collar, gently holding a small cloth bundle in her mouth.]

That was wonderful! They should make kings swear an oath like that.

[she withdraws the bundle from lady's mouth.]

I made you something. It's not for fighting.

[ezra_of_lothal]

[Ezra's gotten so much support and excitement than he'd ever hoped for. Sansa in particular keeps blowing him away.

First the offer of a party, and then - he's knows really nice clothing is one of her things, but she dressed up especially for this? Now she's made him something??

So, he perhaps looks like he's been hit over the head with a nerf bat, when he turns towards her.]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

And - thank you. So much. [He gives a little bow to Lady and holds out a hand to accept the bundle.]

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[xiaoxiuya]

Well well, congratulations to the new knight! I'm sure Trench will be very happy to have you in the years to come -- and I hope your term of service is both peaceful and felicitous.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

Thank you very much for your kind words and well wishes! It's my honor to serve.

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[miyagimagic]

Congratulations, Ezra.

[ Daniel isn't sure if he's already at enough full strength to actually go to the party, but-- well, he does want to make sure to congratulate the boy, even if it's just like this. It's clear just how much this means to Ezra, anyone with sight could see as much from the way the other is beaming. ]

I think you did very well with writing that oath.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

Thank you, Sensei LaRusso.

I borrowed from a few sources, including what Anakin told me the re-established Jedi Order does in his time - which, relative to when I'm from, is the future.

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[lightthedarkness]

WOOOOOOOO!!!!! GOOD JOB EZRA! CONGRATULATIONS!

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[ezra_of_lothal]

[Ezra laughs, bright and delighted. Usagi can be counted on to bring the enthusiasm, and it warms his heart that she chimed in.]

Thank you, Usagi.

You're coming to the party, right? I'm told there will be cake.

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[centile]

[hey, despite all the nonsense (tm) have a tiny smile, ezra.

even though admittedly he does not understand any of this.]

Congratulations, Ezra.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

[Ezra gives Shigeo a small smile and bow back.]

Thank you, Mob.

Questions? [He pretty much never minds any questions, having some about all this is very valid.]

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[onerthes]

mmm, well said. You know, I've never actually witnessed the oath taking of your order in the past. Interesting that it can be so varied.

[Ahem]

I have some affairs to handle, so I'll miss the celebration, but consider me there in spirit. I'm glad to see you're doing well.

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[ezra_of_lothal]

Thank you for your kind words, Vira-Lorr.

Well, long history and circumstances change. I tried to take parts from other versions I have accounts of, and make it, both hmm, extra inclusive and applicable to here.

[Should he spell out that he didn't mention the Jedi Order in the oath, on purpose?

Ah, he might as well.]

One wouldn't have to be a Jedi to take this version. If anyone else here ever decided they wanted to make a similar commitment.

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[survivalthroughhate]

[Maul didn't look up from where he was filing down one of his long, ragged claws down.]

You mean you weren't a Jedi Knight already?

[Yep, Maul was being very Maulish today. But he'll try to behave himself, finally looking up. His grey-brown eyes do hold a certain warmth even if his voice and the expression on his face lack it.]

Congratulations then.

[ezra_of_lothal]

And here I thought I'd been pretty careful to introduce myself as a padawan or Jedi-in-training, when it was relevant.

[He's 100% sure he specified that when he met Maul, but also just...trying to side step any needling. He follows up with simple-]

Thank you.