Recent content by Atris Tharen

Atris stared down at the Togruta, her brown gaze flinty. 'You led them right to us' was the wrong thing to say to her at that moment. "Now is not the time for petty squabbles, Padawan Kai. The ship is being boarded. People could die," she frowned with a sweeping arm gesture, ignoring the...

"We're being boarded, sir," Atris repeated, turning to face the Ithorian dignitary. "We need to get you to—" Gone. The Ithorian dignitary had vanished, no longer slumped over the side of the armchair Atris had guided him to. The Jedi Knight let out a low, annoyed growl. He couldn't have gone...

Sharp brown eyes followed the Togruta Padawan across the compartment until he disappeared behind closed doors. Had she been this difficult as a teenager? Caraya's soul, she hoped not for her Master's sake—may he rest in peace. Of course, Master Trimatt had been a fountain of patience. Atris...

Ice breakers rarely did live up to their name and break the ice, and this instance was no exception. Ruzaan was a bona fide pillar of ice, frosty to the touch and chilled to the very core. He was a snowman, left outside to bear the elements on a -60 Celsius night on Hoth. He was one of the...

The Luxury 3000 Yacht possessed every modern convenience and amenity possible, despite the fact that the vessel was a relic dating back to the Clone Wars. Its owners had seen to that, sinking credits into new decorations and refurbishments. It might have been a relic, but it certainly didn't...

Two weeks had passed since their little "incident," and the pair had not spoken since. For that matter, they'd hardly seen each other. Whether or not they would admit it, they were avoiding one another. After Ruzaan had wandered into the jungles of Yavin IV to think, Atris had not gone after...

Atris blinked a few times, a vacant, faraway expression crossing over her face. "A master?" she echoed, as if buying herself time. Their conversation had taken a sudden turn, and Atris had been caught off guard by the qustion. One moment they were talking about the Dark Side and how to resist...

Atris hesitated, but Ruzaan deserved her honesty. She would not pretend to be someone she was not, not with him. "I don't— not always, anyway. Sometimes... sometimes I indulge in the darkness. I find my thoughts lingering on its power, on what it promises me..." She chewed on her lip, trying to...

"On Tatooine, actually," the Jedi replied with an unfocused gaze, her breaths slowing down as memories from her past took over. A small smile tugged at the corners of her lips, her eyes brightening with recollection. "Believe it or not, he was the first Jedi I ever met, sent to collect me and...

"What do I remember from my days as a Padawan?" Atris echoed, arching an eyebrow as she considered the question. She shook her head, laughing gently. "I have a feeling this is a trap. A clever ruse, intended to take my mind off of you and be reminded of all of my past failures." There were a...

The question Ruzaan put forth was unexpected, and Atris did not answer him right away. She'd be lying if she said she'd never considered this before, never wondered what her life would be like if she had not joined the Jedi Order so many years ago. It was nice to imagine something picturesque...

The Padawan jerked away from Atris' touch, the sudden movement tugging on the Jedi Knight's heartstrings. Tangible pangs ate at her heart, bit by bit, but she did not chase after the Padawan. He had distanced himself, and Atris would abide by his decision. No matter how much she wanted to close...

Atris watched as the Padawan's shoulders slumped and his voice cracked with his own words. He fell silent, as if he couldn't bring himself to say anything else or he lacked the will. He looked like a downcast, dejected boy with no confidence left. The Jedi Knight stepped toward him, reaching...

Ruzaan's response took the Jedi Knight by surprise. She arched an eyebrow, as if challenging him to continue if he dared. His words were laced with contempt, his tone rude and sardonic. Never had the Togrutan Padawan spoken to her this way before, and she would see to it that he never did again...

Atris chuckled, but there was no real amusement or joy behind the sound. The Jedi Knight was dumbfounded. Astounded by Ruzaan's confession. He had snuck aboard the transport with the intention of fighting Sith on a Sith occupied planet to prove himself. It was one of the most irresponsible...