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Post by Shep Azoras on Apr 21, 2009 19:32:54 GMT 1
Exactly 15 minutes after Kiineq left Sheps quarters, the Padawan steps into the dining hall. Instead of stopping to look around for his master, he heads straight for the food at one end of the room.
He walks along the counter with food and starts piling things on a tray he picks up at one end of the counter. First item on the menu is a bowl of porridge which he tops of with some sort of fruit mush. Next he picks up several pieces of bread and some fruit. He then moves onto a part of the counter that holds different kinds of meat. He stops there a second, considering what to get, and ends up getting a piece of all most everything, but only because it is small pieces. The last things to end up on his tray are a large glass of blue milk and a small pile of sugar cubes.
When his tray is full he turns towards the rest of the room to look for his master.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on Apr 21, 2009 19:42:28 GMT 1
Kiineq is sitting at a table a little distance away.
He spotted Shep when the boy entered the hall and has followed his progress around the buffet.
[Overhere, Padawan] he sends through their bond.
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Post by Shep Azoras on Apr 21, 2009 19:44:56 GMT 1
[Oh, there you are.] Shep smiles at his Master and head towards him, taking a seat across the table from Kiineq.
As soon as both him and the tray is safely at the table he get started on his food. Starting out with the mixture of porridge and fruit mush.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on Apr 21, 2009 21:05:19 GMT 1
Kiineq raises an eyebrow at the sight of the heavily laden tray.
"I know that food capsules aren't the most delicious thing, but was it really necessary to empty the buffet?" he asks, smiling at Shep.
He takes a bite of his own food. His plate is not nearly as full as his Padawan's.
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Post by Shep Azoras on Apr 21, 2009 21:08:52 GMT 1
Shep looks up at his master between bites. His eyes almost telling the other what a ridiculous question that is, but he stops himself just before his head is raised enough for Kiineq to see his eyes, though the master can probably pick it up trough their bond.
Shep remains silent though as he continues eating, now taking bites of the bread in between big mouthfuls of porridge.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on Apr 24, 2009 12:03:05 GMT 1
Kiineq is quiet for a while, pondering about the mission they returned from the night before.
It feels good to be back in the familiar surroundings of the Temple again.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from this mission?" Kiineq asks the Padawan.
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Post by Shep Azoras on Apr 28, 2009 16:17:07 GMT 1
Shep looks up at his Master when asked the question. He ponders it while finishing the food in his mouth, since it is not polite to speak with you mouth full.
He allmost tells his Master about this new trick his learned with his lightsaber. He learned it by watching some local kids stick fighting during the mission and noticed a trick that he could transfer to use with a lightsaber. Though he knows that is not what his Master is referring to so he holds of on it for now
"That it is not always profitable to tall, Master." He ends up saying, with a small smile.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on Apr 29, 2009 22:08:39 GMT 1
Kiineq hides a smile at the comment.
"And why is that, Padawan?" he asks, his tone deliberately kept neutral.
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Post by Shep Azoras on Apr 29, 2009 22:12:17 GMT 1
Shep has once again turned most of his attention back to his foods after answering his Master. Now he looks up slightly annoyed and wondering what all the questioning is about, and then during breakfast!
"You know why Master." He says, "Though how you managed to get them to trust you anyway I don't think I really understand..." He trails off, hoping for an answer to his unasked question.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on Apr 29, 2009 22:26:24 GMT 1
"Trust is a thing that is gained, not just given. And patience is a key word in that matter. By acting as we did we managed to show them that they had nothing to fear from us." Kiineq explains.
He eats a bit more before adding:
"And you still haven't answered my question"
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Post by Shep Azoras on Apr 29, 2009 22:31:36 GMT 1
Shep considers his Masters words, and once again wonders if he will ever be as wise as his Master.
He seems slightly surprised at Kiineqs last comment, though he really should not be. He takes another bite of food trying to figure out what to say, to put his newest experiences into words, but somehow he just cannot find the words today. He ends up taking one more bite of food before looking up at his Master, with a 'I'm lost'-look on his face.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 2, 2009 18:15:14 GMT 1
Kiineq continues to eat, while waiting for the answer.
When no answer comes, he looks at Shep.´
"The girl we encountered there, did you learn anything from her?" Kiineq asks, referring to a young girl they met during the mission. She had been one of the key members of the group trying to restore peace to the planet.
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 2, 2009 18:25:39 GMT 1
Shep tilts his head to the side remembering a small smile on his face. Despite the bleakness of the situation they had arrived to she had been a bright spot in a black world. She had kept fighting in the face of overwhelming odds.
"Yeah, I guess so." Shep says thoughtfully. He takes a bite of bread while thinking. "It pays to never give up. Even when you don't think you can succeed."
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 2, 2009 22:24:09 GMT 1
Smiling, Kiineq nods.
"That's correct."
He pauses for a moment. "And she was definitely a passionate young woman, who believed strongly in her cause."
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 2, 2009 23:00:29 GMT 1
Shep smiles back at his Master around a big mouthful of meat. "Yeah, she was that." He mumbles around his meat. "She was kinda cool."
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 2, 2009 23:12:16 GMT 1
"What have I told you about speaking with your mouth full, Shep?" Kiineq asks, his tone turning firm.
The Master has finished the rest of his breakfast, now draining what is left in his cup.
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 2, 2009 23:16:35 GMT 1
Shep stops chewing in surprise. He has been so focused on thinking back on the mission that he has not even noticed that he spoke with his mouth full. He hurriedly swallows the rest of the food in his mouth.
"Sorry, Master." He says with an apologetic look.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 3, 2009 0:32:32 GMT 1
Kiineq nods once, accepting the Padawan's apology.
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 3, 2009 0:36:47 GMT 1
Shep looks up at his Master with a thankful smile before putting more food into his mouth. When he is done with the mouthful he takes a big swallow of his blue milk.
"So what are we doing to day, Master?" Apart form breakfast...
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 3, 2009 0:46:15 GMT 1
"Apart from finishing breakfast?" Kiineq says, knowing fully well that he would probably have to drag the boy out by the braid if he wanted to leave before Shep was done.
"I was thinking along the lines of starting with some lightsaber practice..."
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 3, 2009 0:51:21 GMT 1
Shep lights up at the mention of lightsaber practice. He hurriedly stops some more food into his mouth obviously in a hurry to get to the lightsaber practice. Is lightsaber practice more important than food for the Padawan?
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 3, 2009 0:57:39 GMT 1
Kiineq notices the sudden change in Shep.
"Padawan... Relax. The lightsabers aren't going anywhere."
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 3, 2009 1:02:23 GMT 1
"I am relaxed." Shep says, between bites of food. His plate is raptly emptying.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 3, 2009 1:11:56 GMT 1
"Shep!" The tone holds a hint of warning, Kiineq sending the boy a stern glance.
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 3, 2009 1:15:21 GMT 1
Shep stops eating and looks at his Master. He takes a long slow breath to calm himself. Then picks up a piece of fruit a studies it for a moment before putting it into his mouth.
He is doing his best to be calm, but he is not completely successful.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 3, 2009 1:27:54 GMT 1
Kiineq watches the boy trying to calm down.
"Use your breathing to focus yourself. As you breathe out, let your tension go." he instructs.
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 3, 2009 1:31:17 GMT 1
Sheps nods. He has heard that plenty of times before, but somehow it never really works. He does his best anyway trying to breath evenly.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 3, 2009 18:03:19 GMT 1
The Master knows that relaxing has never been his Padawan's strongest side, but nevertheless or perhaps even therefore, it is important that they work on it.
”Shep, look at me.” he says.
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Post by Shep Azoras on May 3, 2009 18:17:26 GMT 1
Shep looks up as his Master. Mentally he is looking for that calm center which seems to go away sometimes. He really wishes that they could just get out of there and down to the training rooms. Finding his calm center is so much easier when he can work with his lightsaber.
With out Shep noticing his left hand has moved down to his lightsaber. His fingers just resting on the hilt.
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Post by Kiineq Tiran on May 3, 2009 18:19:16 GMT 1
Kiineq holds Shep's glance. He has noticed the Padawan's hand on the lightsaber.
”Let go.” he says, not breaking eye contact with the boy.
”Go through Shii-Cho for me. You are not to move while doing so. And keep your breathing slow and even.”
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