Building a family

[Richie B.]

Jaleer had just gotten back to Naboo after a mission with the rebels and a fellow Jedi he knew the young sage was glad for some R&R having spent time with Alisha the young Jedi was happy glad to know a nice girl like her. They were on Naboo because the pair were hoping to find some more people to join their little gang, this planet is friendly to the Rebels, and Jedi so they had broadcasted a message planet wide to see if anyone would join them in a strike team.

The sage stood outside the ship only wearing his Jedi robes leaving the brown cloak on the ship, the Jedi had a air of calm. The hangar was empty except for him and the ship an the sage had his eyes closed using the force to sense his environment. Hoping to feel the presence of a fellow Jedi or friendly's that will be joining him in this team.

 

[CaliforniaWinter]

Theed. The capitol city of Naboo and a hub of entertainment, fashion, peace, prosperity, and culture. Those were the words Sylvaria would have used to describe the once proud city, whose history included major battles that would tip the balance of the Galaxy. One of those pivotal moments had happened recently, an attack by the Imperium to catch any Jedi and Rebels unawares as they attempted to gain a much stronger foothold on the planet. The battle was long, costly, and most of all devastating, but in the end the forces of Justice and Light reigned supreme...but at a cost.

Now all that was left of the city was crumbling ruins, scattered debris, and blackened, twisted wreckage from the Imperial's towering war machines. That attack had changed the Naboo forever, their once peaceful way of life swept away within a matter of moments only to leave behind death and despair. It could be felt by anyone with a brain and a pulse, but it's overwhelming aura was amplified tenfold by the Force. So much that it almost hurt....

Sylvaria Pho's somber expression was evident as she walked towards the Theed Starport, even that prominent structure damaged. It was an uneasy feeling, to feel the pain and misery of others. It was one of the few aspects she hated about the Force. Perhaps it made the Jedi more humane, for it kept them grounded in reality. To know that others were suffering and were helpless to defend themselves was both a blessing and a curse. While she wished the invasion had never begun, now was not the time to dwell on what could have been, but instead prepare for what will be.

Recently she had received a message from a Jedi by the name of Jaleer, a name she was not familiar with. But a Jedi is a Jedi all the same, so she would answer his call, if only to see what services he required. The Cathar walked swiftly, preferring to be on time rather than tardy. On her shoulder was a multicolored bird, the red feathers sprouting from the top of its head strikingly similar to the auburn hair that fell just below Sylvaria's soldiers. Melody was the birds name, and she was a Jubba Bird, an extremely rare avian from Dagobah that was attuned to the Force just as much as any Jedi...or Sith. After a few more moments of walking, Sylvaria had reached her destination. Before her was a ship settled snugly within the landing bay of the star port, and just under it was a figure, presumably male from his stature and physique.

Sylvaria sent out a small pulse of harmless Force energy towards him, not only to determine of he was indeed the Jedi she was looking for, but also for him to be aware of her location if he was indeed Jaleer. Her gut told her he was, and so she and Melody strolled towards him, her clothing and overall body hidden under the brown cloak of the Jedi.

Once she was in speaking distance she gave out a friendly greeting. "Padawan Jaleer, I presume." She bowed slightly, a sign of respect to one's comrade. "I'm afraid we have not had the pleasure of meeting before. I am Sylvaria Pho, and this little winged delight is Melody." The bird cooed affectionately at the feline like woman, and then bowed amusedly at Balder, her wings stretching outward as she did so. "She'll be accompanying us on our missions, that is if I decide I wish to join. So what is it exactly are you looking for? I'm sure I can be of some help in any way, shape, or form."

The Cathar absentmindedly stroked Melody's smooth feathers while she waited for a response, her emerald eyes watching Jaleer intensely as she did so.

 

[Alisha Dawnstrider]

Alisha was quite happy to be on Theed, and Naboo in general, again. Despite it's scars, she felt the planet was still beautiful. In addition, she had this feeling that the people of Naboo would recover from the attack, stronger than before. It was just a feeling of course, and she could have been wrong, after all she was no force sensitive, but in her heart she desperately hoped she wasn't.

But today she was cheerful. After having completed a mission with Jaleer to help out Captain Elijah Hardin, they went back to Naboo, to see if they could start a group, with the idea of becoming a sort of strike team against the Empire. Alisha was ready. Captain Eli trained her well, and although there was always room to improve, Alisha was far more confident in herself and her abilities than she was when she first joined the Republic. Other than being a mechanic, naturally. She was always confident in that skill. Alisha was also happy to have Jaleer around, not only because him being a Jedi, which definitely would help in combat, but he was a lovely young man and Alisha was starting to care for him.

After a brief shower in her room, still grinning, she got dressed and put on her holster and blaster, as well as her light armor jacket and black trousers. She dries her hair as much as she could with a towel, and ties her in a bun at the base of her neck. A strand falls out and on her face, but she doesn't bother with it. When she steps out of the ship, Jaleer was talking to a female Cathar, with a rather strange looking bird on her shoulders. Alisha always liked people with pets, as she had one herself, and immediately considered taking out Blanky from his cage in her room..But she would have rather cranky, so quickly dismissed the thought. She walks out of the landing ramp, and greets both Jaleer and the Cathar with a friendly smile and waving her hand in the air. She doesn't say anything yet, however, in case she would interrupt. She looks at the bird with curiosity though and smiles at it.

 

[Richie B.]

Jaleer felt the young padawan walking to him an was surprise to feel that she was trying to signal him. Turning around the you sage smiled at the woman, though the sage could be lost in his meditations from time to time this wasn't one of those times.

"Hello there, I am Jaleer an thank you for answering my message." The sage said bowing to the other Jedi, as a sigh of respect.

"Well I am not planning on going to a mission but rather me and my friend Alisha a rebel was thinking on creating a strike team. If that interest you than your welcome to join us." The young sage blushed a little at saying Alisha's name, the young Jedi had grown to like the rebel and thought she was attractive yet the sage made mental barriers to make sure the other Jedi could read or feel it.

But that didn't stop his body and body language tell how when Alisha came down towards them did the sages feet shift so they were pointing to her, or how he smile got bigger and brighter when he felt Alisha through the force.

 

[Sangga]

People, he needed people... he may have the planet's government backing him, but he needed specialists... heck, Force users would be good. In his travels to Nar Shadda he'd found need for a bigger ship. Now he was using one of the Diplomatic Cruisers, the great winged ship seemed to be so much, but he needed the fighter cover and cargo capacity.

But that was behind him, now he'd come back to Naboo. Today he walked along the banks of the Solleu. Maybe he could fins some help here, after all it all started here and it seemed that Theed was filling up with more and more visitors. Maybe the hangars held what he was looking for.

His gleaming, polished jack boots tapped out on the hard marble floor. A lot of the passing people seemed to stare at his clothes, even in the crowd of opulent Nubian fashions, his white trousers and tunic made him stand out; the brass Royal symbol on his blue waistcoat didn't hinder his overtness either.

As he entered the Hangar, he couldn't help but smiling. Jedi, actual Jedi, in a group practically waiting for something. The opportunity was too rare. He straightened his waistcoat and adjusted his gauntlets and gun-belt. Then he took a deep breath and paced forward, he saw them start to turn. His perfume or their Jedi senses?

 

[CaliforniaWinter]

"Well I am not planning on going to a mission, but rather me and my friend Alisha, a rebel, was thinking on creating a strike team. If that interest you, then your welcome to join us." The offer was enticing, although a bit too vague for her liking. A strike team could consist of many individuals, partnerships, not too mention the danger of entering Imperial Space. Would the team be all Jedi, or would they be leading a group of Rebel operatives, specifically trained for which stealthy missions? It was all up in the air, and while she would have preferred more information, Sylvaria doubted he would actually release anymore until she agreed.

"I shall join....for now, that is. I would like to learn more about this strike team, such as exactly what and where we will be striking before I actually put forth my full support." In such troubling times as this, the Cathar had to be on the highest alert. Since their declaration of war against the Imperium, more and more Jedi had become more radical, their only aim to cut down the many white armored peons of the Sith until there was only Andraste herself. While she was satisfied the Jedi were ready for battle, she also knew that such acts of violence could lead to a desire of bloodlust and power, something she knew all too well. It was not a feeling she wished to share with her fellow Light sided brethren.

Sylvaria took not of the woman standing behind Jaleer, apparently Alisha, his friend who also shared his ideals. The Cathar had caught a flash of his smile when he mentioned the girl, obviously feeling some sort of attraction towards her. She had no such time for relationships. They had a war to win.

Sylvaria acknowledged her prescense with a small nod, a simple gesture. Melody released a small squawk, barely audible by the two Humans nearby. It was an indication of an approaching individual, his demeanor and aura radiating with confidence. He was clad on white, something that made him stick out from the other well dressed citizens of Theed. This was a man who warranted attention whenever he walked into a room. A governor perhaps. He had the look of someone that mingled with the upper echelon.

 

[Alisha Dawnstrider]

"I shall join....for now, that is. I would like to learn more about this strike team, such as exactly what and where we will be striking before I actually put forth my full support."

As the Cathar speaks, Alisha reaches Jaleers side. Sh flashes him a broad smile in greeting. It was always good to see him happy. She then turns to the Cathar, taking a second to assess her. To Alisha, it looked like she was the serious type and probably wasn't too impressed by all these smiles...But Alisha didn't really think it mattered. She knew both Jaleer and her would be professional during missions, as already demonstrated by the mission they had together with Captain Eli. She'd come around, when it came to it, so she wasn't really put off. But she also found her logic pretty solid, after all, people don't just put in their lot without discussing it first.

"Hi!" Alisha says, with a cheerful and rather high pitched tone. She was about to introduce herself then she notices her bird making a very soft sort of noise, and pointing to somewhere at the back of the port. Alisha turned her head, and saw the man she and Jaleer saw a few days earlier, all dressed to the ninth. She elbows Jaleer gently, and keeps her head to the now approaching man.

"Hey look, we saw him before, didn't we? Maybe he wants to join us well?" She keeps looking at the figure, and as he came closer she waves him in greeting. After all, no reason why the man would be hostile, and if he was in the security force like they had speculated previously, maybe he would join indeed.

@Jamor Rodea

 

[Sangga]

His brisk cadence of pace stammered for a second as the bird turned and then the group followed. He regained a little composure and approached the small grouping. He'd not made a habit out of being close to any Jedi, Khelsea was the only one that came to mind and that was a mere chat on a balcony. He placed his hands together in front of him, public relations subliminally coming to him. He nodded to each individual and waited for a break in the conversation. "Master Jedi. Could I ask a question? Your visit to our beautiful capital, what is it for?" Direct, to the point and yet leaving motive up to speculation. He was slightly well known by now, certainly in Theed and about the palace.

 

[Richie B.]

Jaleer was glad that Sylvaria was interested though she didn't hide well the disapproval she had for Jaleers and Alisha's closeness but the days where Jedi hide their feelings were over so the sage didn't worry about it. Turning to the new person a Nabooian and a high ranking official by the looks of it but did Jaleer he felt like he knew the man better than just that guy he saw when Alisha and Jaleer was walking around. Alisha didn't have to elbow him but the Jedi wouldn't complain knowing all to well that woman are the one in charge, but once the man started to speak Jaleer recognized that voice.

"HEY WAIT A SECOND!" Jaleer said loudly a bit of his more childish and relax side coming back.

"Your the guy that was guarding the queen on Malastare, I recognize your voice. You might not remember but I was the Jedi fighting the Sith, how are you doing?" Jaleer asked lay back an calm how he naturally is, the sage than remembered the question the nice dressing guard had asked.

"Well as for what we are doing here, me and my friend Alisha here are trying to form a strike team with Jedi and Rebel members." Jaleer said as direct an blunt as possible, the sage wasn't worried about drawing the attention of the Imperium.

 

[CaliforniaWinter]

"Master Jedi. Could I ask a question? Your visit to our beautiful capital, what is it for?" It was a simple question that the man had asked, and therefore it required a simple answer. As to which Jedi he was referring to, it could have only been Jaleer. It was evident from his little annoying outburst that the two had met on a previous occasion. Jaleer could answer however he wished, but Sylvaria truly hoped he would not simply give this man all the information of their upcoming escapades into Imperial Space. That would be a rather foolish thing to do.

Sylvaria was silent as Jaleer answered, his response specific and yet so vague at the same time. It answered the man's question, but still left so much to the imagination as to how they would carry out such a risky task. The young man had also mentioned simething about a queen and Malastare, a planet she wasn't familiar with. They obviously had some stories to tell. The Cathar and her feathered companion simply watched as the trio conversed, not wanting to intrude on their conversation.

(OOC: Sorry its so short!)

 

[Alisha Dawnstrider]

Alisha was a little surprised by Jaleer's admission to knowing this man. Although she thought that was probably a good thing. He looked like he had a purpose, and looked friendly enough. Alisha couldn't help admire his outfit. It looked so elegant.

"Well as for what we are doing here, me and my friend Alisha here are trying to form a strike team with Jedi and Rebel members."

Alisha's train of thought was interrupted by Jaleer's answer to the man's rather to the point question. She nodded as Jaleer answered, and offered the newcomer a smile and a hand wave to greet him.

"That right."

She looked at Jaleer quickly, just to try and question what else they should be revealing at this stage. Alisha was fully committed to this strike team working out, but she knew full well that neither she nor Jaleer would really have a lot of knowledge on their side to be able to lead with confidence..She was a little bit nervous about the whole thing, to be honest, not having really discussed details yet. As she glanced sideways to the Cathar, she almost felt like she was assessing them. It was hard to read her expression. So she simply focused on the man for the moment.

 

[Sangga]

He managed to fight the responses of his face at the announcement of their intentions. The luck that had blessed him this day was alt impossible. He slowly nodded his approval, they were all young but then again he wasn't exactly old.

He remained silent. The response was a bait, one used by common criminals on too many occasions, it was like a worm on a hook. A tantalising tidbit of information and total ambiguity. He took the lull in the conversation as time to adjust his high collar and the way his bracers were on his wrist. The Cathar had been silent, whereas the others talked. The brains, or just smart enough to not mouth off to a stranger?

 

[Richie B.]

Jaleer could sense the uneasiness within the Naboo official but it mattered little to the easy going Jedi knowing that the man wouldn't do anything an if they continued to speak eventually the man would reason that they were serious. Looking at Sylvaria the sage began to pick up where they left off, hoping to explain to Sylvaria that they didn't have targets yet but the goal here was to find the people to join than figure out what to strike at.

"Sylvaria I am grateful for you joining us we don't have any idea of what to strike at the reason me and Alisha are here was to find people that would joined us, when the team was together we would than figure out what our targets could be." The sage knew that having official support would be good so he looked at the Nabooian again.

"Hey would you like to join us I know we could use some more members as of right now?" Jaleer asked the Nabooian hoping to get the royal families support.

 

[CaliforniaWinter]

The man responded with only a confident look, his silence indicating that he was not offended by their decisions to hold such a delicate meeting here on Naboo, in Theed no less. It appeared that he did not simply walk over to say hello and ask a simple question for he was still here, which led her to believe he had some ulterior motive that he was not yet revealing. She could have read his emotions, but the Cathar decided it was impolite to read others so often without their knowing and approval. Of course it was warranted on some occasions, but now was not one of them.

It was beginning to become clear that the others viewed her as perhaps the stoic, quiet type. The kind of woman that held her tounge and only spoke when it was necessary. They couldn't be more correct. She had caught Alisha's sideways glance at her, as well as the government officials assessment of the young female Jedi standing before him. She thought nothing of it though, used to having funny looks or questioning gazes shot her way. She turned to her focus towards Melody, the little feathered delight fast asleep on Sylvaria's shoulder, her chest rising and descending slowly with each delicate breath. Sylvaria couldn't help but let an affectionate grin spread across her face as she watched the Jubba bird catch some shut eye before their next mission..whenever that would be. Seemed they had been on Naboo forever.

"Sylvaria I am grateful for you joining us. We don't have any idea of what to strike. The reason me and Alisha are here is to find people that would join us and when the team was together we would then figure out what our targets could be."

She was yanked out of her thoughts as Jaleer began to resume their conversation about what and where they would attacking. From the way things looked now, it would be a while before they actually were able to do anything. Surely two Jedi, one of them owning two exotic combat capable pets, would be more than enough to take out a few supply lines and disrupt a couple of patrols. But what of the girl, this Alisha? Her role in this group was yet to be determined as far as Sylvaria was concerned. She gave a silent nod to Jaleer, not wasting time on any more questions that would lead her right back to the beginning.

"You there." Her tone was calm, almost soothing, but was still firm. Her face was devoid of any emotion as she questioned Alisha. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance. What will be your role in this team? Are you our pilot or mechanic perhaps? I am curious as to how our team will work once we are underway." She waited Alisha's response, as well as the answer of the government officials on Jaleers question. It would be nice to have the Naboo supporting this little rag tag group. The only problem she had was whether they would be able to accomplish anything of significance. As of now....well it didn't appear so.

 

[Alisha Dawnstrider]

"You there."

Alisha turned to the Cathar as she got spoken to. Alisha wasn't entirely sure she felt comfortable with the tone of her voice at that moment, it felt so cold to Alisha. But at least she didn't hear or see any threat in it, so proceeded to answer her question with a professional tone. She smiled at Sylvaria out of courtesy, trying to provide for friendliness. Alisha was always aware that it wasn't wise to spill all the beans immediately, but no reason not to be friendly at this time, she thought.

"Nice to meet you as well. I am in fact a mechanic, but I was born on Tatooine, and I have had training in combat and stealth too, so I am more than capable of handling some heat."

Alisha didn't want to sound big headed, but since Captain Eli did train her, she wasn't really shy about her skills. Normally timid, but for serious things, she knew her skills, and would not be afraid of using them. After a brief moment of thinking, Alisha thought it was best to give at least an idea of the direction they'd be meaning to take the group. If both of these people were potential members, as they seemed to be, then they would need to be informed.

"And as for what Jaleer meant by targets, the Empire, obviously.." Alisha said, lowering her tone slightly. Even if they were on Naboo, it never hurt to be cautious.

"My suggestion for targets would be smalller supply lines maybe, stealth ops to steal plans or technology, or the like" She then turns her head to Jaleer, to support his answer."Like we've done with captain Eli." Nodding to him, she turns to both Sylvaria and the Nabooian again.

"Of course, I also say we're open to suggestion."

 

[Sangga]

Jamor slowly nodded and then couldn't hold back his pearly white grin. It seeped forth from a crooked grin to then split and reveal his straight whites. "I am one of the Security officers from the Malastare incident..." his grin hid for a moment as his mind rushed images from that day and then forced them back again. "... now I am Her Majesty's house's representative. As such, I have been task in aiding the Rebellion on behalf of Naboo, with whatever means I can muster." He let the statement hang for a moment and took a glance at each individual, taking in as many reactions as they dare portray. "As such, Master Jedi..." he bowed his head to Jaleer and the Cathar. "... and your friend..." He then bowed his head to the young girl at Jaleer's side. "I would like to offer my aid to this team. I have a fast shuttle, am a diplomat for this planet's government and can look after myself if things get... aggressive."

He fiddled with the rose brass trimmed bracer on his right wrist. Being in the presence of Jedi was causing him to sit on edge, could they sense his thoughts, he wasn't holding any dark thoughts but he had his doubts for the venture of a small team. "As for a target, increasing any capabilities would be a first. I can assure that we have support in terms on manpower, but Naboo's peaceful nature does not give us immense military craft. Our larger craft are for Her Majesty's diplomatic journeys. We'd need something of a mobile base. Naboo will always welsome you when it can, but we cannot make a habit of returning as a group, it will draw too much attention."

 

[Richie B.]

(OOC: Sorry that it took so long for me to post but hopefully we can get this going)

Jaleer was glad to see everyone was slightly acting friendly to each other though the sage wanted to speak for Alisha he knew she had to be the one to talk with the other Jedi, smiling at the Naboo representative the sage listened when Alisha mentioned the captain though the two had a rough start they did have a respect for each other. Understanding what she meant the sage nodded to Sylvaria. When Jamor offered the ship and started to talk about what they should do the sage smiled glad to see things were going along well.

"Im glad to hear everyone working together, seeing as you two are probably the only ones going to show I believe we should talk more on the ship we don't want to draw too much attention to ours." Jaleer said winking at the Naboo representative and would hope they would walk onto the ship where they would have some more privacy to talk about the group.