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Post by Syll'kann on Sept 30, 2008 20:16:25 GMT 1
"That's not far from the truth actually." Syll'kann doesn't explain his remark any further, but looks down at his tea. Ladda is a trustworthy person, he knows that. She would never gossip about anything, he had said to her. "There are some Fallen Jedi involved, it seems."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 1, 2008 9:50:56 GMT 1
Ladda looks at him. Slightly alarmed, but not truly surprised. "So it is true, then? The Order is loosing its Jedi to the Dark Side...?" The frail twi'lek's thin fingers caresses the warm cup she is holding, and the lekku around her neck tightens slightly. As if the subject makes the room cooler than it really is.
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 1, 2008 17:37:35 GMT 1
"Don't tell anyone," Syll'kann says queitly. "I trust you not to tell anyone, Ladda... The Jedi Council has not yet decided whether to go public or not. But we have lost a considerable number of Jedi, that's true..."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 1, 2008 17:57:27 GMT 1
"Of course..." Ladda nods slowly, biting her lower lip. For a moment, her yellowbrown eyes study the tea in her cup. It's barely steaming anymore. Then she looks back up at Syll'kann. "No. I won't go gossiping about it. Don't worry. I guess you have problems enough as it is, without having to control a galaxy-wide panic stuation." The hint of a sad smile shows in the corners of her mouth.
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 1, 2008 20:41:04 GMT 1
Syll'kann reaches out and strokes her lekku very gently, as if to calm her. "Don't you worry about it, Ladda. You'll be safe onboard the Chu'unthor." He quickly withdraws his hand and rests it on his thigh. "And thank you for letting me trust you."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 1, 2008 21:01:43 GMT 1
Ladda doesn't speak or move as he touches her sensitive lekku. Only when he withdraws his hand, she looks at him again, smiling silently. "I'm not worried for me. I have seen the victims of battles." She sighs as if she is suddenly tired. "I don't like the thought of war."
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 1, 2008 21:07:41 GMT 1
"Neither do I. Believe me, both the Council and the Senate are doing everything, they can, to prevent this." Syll'kann shakes his head and looks down at his hands. "But I... don't think that negotations are going to do any good."
That was a hard one to admit....
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 1, 2008 21:32:10 GMT 1
Ladda looks at him gravely. Then she smiles, trying to brighten his mood a bit. She lays her hand over his, hiving it a calming squeeze. "Well, we can always keep hoping, right. Things hae looked grim before, we just have to manage."
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 1, 2008 21:35:22 GMT 1
Syll'kann looks gratefully at her. "Yes, I guess, I'm just looking at things from the dark side right now..." He shudders, realizing the grave meaning of his words. His hand closes around Laddas, giving it a gentle squeeze back. "We have been through darker times."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 1, 2008 22:06:24 GMT 1
"Yes we have, and we've made it through. As we will always." She smiles, then changes the subject. No reason in going on along that dark trail. "So, still no plans of choosing a padawan?"
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 2, 2008 17:20:11 GMT 1
Syll'kann raises his eyebrows in surprise. Then he shakes his head with a silent smile. "No... No plans yet. And no plans ever to come. I think that opportunity has passed me by."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 2, 2008 17:28:09 GMT 1
Ladda shakes her head, smiling. "Why? You can't hide in the archives for ever, my friend. Even a book worm like you need company from time to time, and a padawan would not be a bad idea."
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 2, 2008 17:33:51 GMT 1
"But a padawan needs fresh air and sunlight sometimes, Ladda.." Syll'kann replies. "There'll be plenty of time after reaching Knighthood to visit the crazy, old Jedi Master wandering the Archives." He smiles a little broader.
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 2, 2008 17:58:02 GMT 1
"A padawan is not the only one who could benefit from fresh air and sunlight." Ladda suddenly realizes she is still holding Syll'kann's hand.
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Oh, never mind that. See how long before he notices.
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 10, 2008 21:04:31 GMT 1
Syll'kann raises his eyebrows by her comment. "Why, Ladda, do I sense a little.. 'sharp' hint here, hm?" He moves his fingers a bit, then suddenly realising that he's still holding Ladda's hand.
He shouldn't be doing that. Not at all. It was against all regulations, all rules of the Jedi Order. But Ladda and him was just friends. Nothing more. She was a close friend, though. Twenty years back it had been different... Syll'kann's midnightblue eyes looks at Ladda. Her eyes, face, slender lekku, fine hands... Everything about her.
He gently squeezes Ladda's hand, then lets her go with a silent smile. "I'm just fine down in my Archives."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 14, 2008 10:43:12 GMT 1
"Well..." She looks at him with a silent smile. "As long as you take care of yourself. I'm afraid I can't be around all the time to tell you to mind your health..."
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 19, 2008 19:41:28 GMT 1
Syll'lkann returns her silent smile and shakes his head. "You don't have to worry about me. I'll be careful not to climp any ladders, carry more than I can manage or stay up long after midnight." He chuckles lightly.
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 20, 2008 20:03:34 GMT 1
"Oh? Is that so?" The tip of one of her lekku twitches a little, in a gesture a human would normaly have made by raising an eyebrow. "Will you then also stop walking when your knee tells you to?"
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Post by Syll'kann on Oct 20, 2008 20:37:53 GMT 1
Syll'kann remains silent for a moment. Then he leans down towards Ladda and smiles wrily. "Then my knee and I need to work on our communication skills...."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Oct 20, 2008 22:06:42 GMT 1
"Indeed you do." Ladda returns his exact smile, folding her hands neatly in her lap.
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Post by Syll'kann on Nov 4, 2008 19:57:38 GMT 1
Syll'kann looks at her, silent for several minutes. Then he reaches out and gently pads her folded hands. "I will, Ladda...." He smiles at her. "I'd better be on my way. I have left the Archives unprotected for too long."
That was one of the worst excuses, he has ever heard leaving his mouth...
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Nov 9, 2008 23:04:01 GMT 1
Ladda smiles and nods solemnly. "Well, you better be off, then." Her face shows nothing but friendly accept of his...excuse? "Be careful with your knee, I don't know how much your muscles can take yet."
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Post by Syll'kann on Nov 10, 2008 16:45:21 GMT 1
"I will." Syll'kann walks to the door and turns towards her, reaching his hand out. "Goodbye, Ladda...."
For a moment it seems like he wants to say something, wanting so badly to speak the words. Instead he nods. "... and may the Force protect you."
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Post by Laddaa'Nann on Nov 12, 2008 21:50:52 GMT 1
Ladda takes his hand, holding it for a moment. Politely, of course. She looks at Syll'kann, waiting for him to say whatever it is he wants to say.
The Force?? Oh, well, have it your way...
"I am sure it will. But perhaps you need it more than I?" She smiles.
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Post by Syll'kann on Dec 11, 2008 17:47:47 GMT 1
"I'll be just fine." Syll'kann gives her hand a gentle squeeze. "And so will you, my dear."
Then he lets go of her hand and leaves the infirmery.
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