audio ; un: a.solo

[hopesparks]

[ There's a faint sound of wind in the background of his broadcast, as if he's sitting somewhere up high. ]

Hello. Again. [ Oof, okay, not the strongest start. ] I'm Anakin Solo, a knight of the Jedi Order, at your service. I sort of remember being here before, and I wanted to thank everyone who helped me out.

They offered me a bed at the orphanage, but I don't want to take it from someone who might need it.
How does housing work here, exactly? I don't mind sleeping outside, but that doesn't seem wise in the long run.

[ A pause. ]

By the way, I don't remember the sky being like this before-- is this normal? As normal as anything is here, I mean.

[ Another pause. He's clearly not in his element. ]

Thanks again.

[ The feed ends. ]


( ooc: let me know if you want to keep his tdm thread! i'm cool either way. )

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[hopesparks]

[ Considering he's currently arguing with the other Anakin about Jedi knowing their parents, he's inclined to agree. ]

I won't mind any questions you have to ask. I might not be able to answer them all, though.

[jedies]

[ he shakes his head. ]

All in due time. I rather focus on the present.

[hopesparks]

[ Anakin takes a deep breath. ]

I should do the same, I think. There's a lot I'm going to have to get straight in my head.

[ It's been A Day. He doubts he'll get a lot of breathing room either. ]

[jedies]

[ obi-wan smiles, bemused. ]

As you should. It is advice often passed around among the Jedi.

[hopesparks]

I get the feeling I'll be drawing on a lot of my training. Particularly everything I've learned about patience.

[ Which isn't always his strong suit. ]

[jedies]

I should hope so. That is what it's there for.

[hopesparks]

I'll treat this as a learning opportunity, then, I guess.

[ He's trying to roll with the punches, so to speak. But his forced calm and weak optimism betray how much he's actually struggling, no matter how hard he tries to hide it.

And he's really trying to hide it. ]

[jedies]

[ obi-wan hums. ]

Or a chance to ask for help, if you need it. Even the best of us must remember that.

[hopesparks]

[ Leave it to a Master to see right through him. How do they do that anyway? ]

I'll keep that in mind, Master.

For now, I'll focus on getting my bearings. Sleeping outside is ill-advised, so house-hunting is top of the list for now.

[jedies]

It shouldn't prove too difficult to find lodgings at least.

[hopesparks]

Do you have any suggestions? I want to be where I'm most needed.

[jedies]

. . . You want to be needed in a place to reside?

[hopesparks]

[ He says it like a mantra: ] I'm a Jedi. It's my job to protect people. And it's easier to do it when I'm living nearby.

[jedies]

[ obi-wan looks bemused. ]

But do you even know what you're protecting them from?

[hopesparks]

[ You got him there, Obi-Wan. ]

Apparently something happens once a month.

[ Nice and vague, there, Anakin. ]

[jedies]

Well, at least you're somewhat aware.

But even a Jedi needs rest and recuperation. We only sacrifice ourselves when it is necessary, not to sacrifice our wellbeing.

Find a place you're comfortable with. When you are needed, the Force will let you know.

[hopesparks]

[ Oof, he felt that rebuke even through the network. But it's a gentle one, meant to remind him to take care.

It reminds him of Luke-- Master Luke-- and he feels both comforted and homesick. ]

Of course, Master Kenobi.

[jedies]

[ he hums. ]

We do have space here, if you need it. I have a large house.

[hopesparks]

[ Anakin hesitates. His first instinct is to insist that he'll find his own place to stay for the night. But he thinks it through. For one, he doesn't know much about the Trench. He also doesn't have a place lined up right now and isn't sure how long it would take to find somewhere suitable, even for a night. And there's a small, childish part of him that is mentally wrung-out and just wants somewhere to stay that he knows would be safe.

After a long pause, he replies. ]

Somewhere to stay overnight would be nice, as long as you're sure.

[ As long as he won't mind the inevitable weirdness that will come with... all of this. ]

[jedies]

Of course. You're welcome to it for as long as you like.

[hopesparks]

Thank you. I'll... be by shortly.

[jedies]

I shall await your arrival.

> action

[hopesparks]

[ Anakin makes his way to Obi-Wan's house, albeit at a slower-than-usual pace. He's gathering his thoughts and trying to reach into the Force for calm that has eluded him since he arrived here.

Still, he doesn't want to keep Obi-Wan waiting, so he arrives within an hour.

Obi-Wan can probably feel him even as he approaches-- he's strong and has that distinctive twinge of Skywalker lingering in his Force signature. He tries to keep his emotions close but a few slip through-- curiosity, apprehension, relief.

Anakin pushes his hood down and knocks on the door. Here goes nothing. ]

[jedies]

[ obi-wan opens the door promptly. ]

Ah, yes. Come in.

[hopesparks]

[ Just like that. No fanfare or scrutiny. Anakin blinks, thrown off by how nonchalant Obi-Wan is. ]

Thank you.

[ He steps into the house, carefully taking in his surroundings. ]