Nykoria and I both have responsibilities to our own Padawans... Yeah, ain't that so? Izel's comment struck a nerve, even though the Zeltron made an effort not to show it. Unlike her Vratix colleague, Kori was much more reluctant to take on an apprentice. Eventually, that choice was made for her; and the Council assigned someone barely past the youngling age.
Normally it wouldn't have been a problem. But ever since Kori had found her calling in going after the Sith and righting other wrongs, the poor Jawa didn't receive as much attention as he deserved an needed. Kori's missions took her from one planet to the next, and most of them would be too dangerous for a kid barely in his teens. She couldn't take the Padawan with her, but also couldn't give up on her quest. Kori felt that her responsibility as a Jedi to the galaxy was far greater than to that one person.
Meanwhile, Izel asked the question as to why Gram picked the Jedi of all the possible options. The Zeltron felt she already knew the answer to that. The Jedi were the most prominent, and also an antithesis of the Sith. Not to mention that Eileen, Gram's cousin, was in the Jedi Order. Why search for something else when you have an answer right in front of you? Of course, it all could be a one big ruse on Gram's part. But it'd have to be a very elaborate one, and the man didn't show any signs of deceit.
Regardless, she looked forward to hearing Gram's reasoning. If it aligned with what she assumed, the Zeltron would simply shrug: "Refusing to help someone is not the Jedi way, when it's for a good cause. Especially if it's just about sharing some of our teachings with someone who is genuinely interested." The purple-skinned woman turned to her companion briefly: "Something of this scale wouldn't even require the approval of the Jedi Council."
To Kori, that seemed like the only way that could suit both Gram and the Council. The Masters would undoubtedly seek to question the Sith—something he was clearly against—so keeping his past and affiliation a secret from everyone seemed like the most logical choice. Otherwise, they'd risk losing an aspiring adept of the Light. The fact that Gram was another potential supporter of the Guardians' mission was also a factor, albeit an insignificant one (or so did Nykoria keep telling herself). That left only one problem: who of the Guardians could train that man?
"We'll figure something out," the Zeltron told both Gram and Izel; but most importantly, she was telling that to herself. Kori was stepping on a rather slippery slope here. And the only justification if she failed would be "Keep your friends close, and enemies closer." Hopefully, it wouldn't come to that.
@Aurius, @Reyn
Normally it wouldn't have been a problem. But ever since Kori had found her calling in going after the Sith and righting other wrongs, the poor Jawa didn't receive as much attention as he deserved an needed. Kori's missions took her from one planet to the next, and most of them would be too dangerous for a kid barely in his teens. She couldn't take the Padawan with her, but also couldn't give up on her quest. Kori felt that her responsibility as a Jedi to the galaxy was far greater than to that one person.
Meanwhile, Izel asked the question as to why Gram picked the Jedi of all the possible options. The Zeltron felt she already knew the answer to that. The Jedi were the most prominent, and also an antithesis of the Sith. Not to mention that Eileen, Gram's cousin, was in the Jedi Order. Why search for something else when you have an answer right in front of you? Of course, it all could be a one big ruse on Gram's part. But it'd have to be a very elaborate one, and the man didn't show any signs of deceit.
Regardless, she looked forward to hearing Gram's reasoning. If it aligned with what she assumed, the Zeltron would simply shrug: "Refusing to help someone is not the Jedi way, when it's for a good cause. Especially if it's just about sharing some of our teachings with someone who is genuinely interested." The purple-skinned woman turned to her companion briefly: "Something of this scale wouldn't even require the approval of the Jedi Council."
To Kori, that seemed like the only way that could suit both Gram and the Council. The Masters would undoubtedly seek to question the Sith—something he was clearly against—so keeping his past and affiliation a secret from everyone seemed like the most logical choice. Otherwise, they'd risk losing an aspiring adept of the Light. The fact that Gram was another potential supporter of the Guardians' mission was also a factor, albeit an insignificant one (or so did Nykoria keep telling herself). That left only one problem: who of the Guardians could train that man?
"We'll figure something out," the Zeltron told both Gram and Izel; but most importantly, she was telling that to herself. Kori was stepping on a rather slippery slope here. And the only justification if she failed would be "Keep your friends close, and enemies closer." Hopefully, it wouldn't come to that.
@Aurius, @Reyn