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Dash Pavan

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Dash was slowly on the mend. The finest medical care money could buy had made a good job of his injuries and only the stab wound on his right breast would leave a lasting scar. Still, the doctors said to take it easy, warning that the internal damage would take longer to heal.

But Dash was done taking life steady, nearly dying had a way of making you reassess. He was going to treat his duties a lot more seriously, that was for sure. But when he was off duty, well he was going to live like he never had.

He was also done doing things in half measures, which was why he turned up to the party in two tight pieces that he absolutely loved. His bare abs in between didn't look too bad either, especially after a few weeks of just picking at hospital food. He was feeling lean, mean and ready to get back out there.

No one probably expected him to be there, given all that had happened, but he didn't mind getting the jump on certain people. Others were a welcome sight; no party was complete without Maura after all (@lizziie ), though he gathered it was the young Kiffar girl (@Wit ) who was the organiser this time. He would have to make friends with that one.

He even thought he spied Master Hera (@Black Noise ) over the way. The older Jedi was one of the few who could blend in with the Padawans, but Dash was glad she was here. He would never quite feel completely safe ever again and Hera was a reassuring presence, even amongst many Jedi.

He wove his way inevitably towards that familiar black-haired head, belonging to a figure in the sharpest clothes around. Well, except his own. Approaching from behind Ezra, his thumbs hooked in the loops of his very low jeans, Dash drew close just in time to hear his boyfriend's quips to Vand and Ferrin.

Saying nothing just yet, the Rhinnalian hovered between two groups, watching silently as Ezra aced the darts and then handed the blindfold to the Pantoran (@Altaris ). Ferrin looked pretty incredible and Dash half hoped he would best Ezra. Blueboy had been through worse than him in a way and deserved a win.

"Go for it Ferrin" he shouted, rather over enthusiastically. "Show Snez-Ez here how it's done!"
 

Ferrin Sipal

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Ferrin couldn’t help but glance over his shoulder, wincing as the pizza was announced. The Pantoran needed only take one look at the receipt stabled to the top of the box - listing the topping - before deciding to promptly hand all of them off to Maura along the way. He wasn’t going to be caught dead bringing that shit anywhere near people, and had seriously considered tossing it in a dumpster along the way to the party. He wasn’t sure which one of them was Rain, but they needed some serious help if that was their go-to topping.

He briefly looked over to Vand, watching as the Padawan attempted to fire back at Ezra.. And proceeded to insult himself. Ferrin blinked a few times,
made a face, and proceeded to move right along.

The Pantoran was about to say something else when Ezra made his dirty joke - immediately causing Ferrin’s face to shift a deeper shade of indigo. He let out an amused snort through his nostrils, and he didn’t hesitate to flash the quarter-Sephi a playful grin and additional nudge, clearly he wouldn’t have any qualms testing the theory rather he could swallow or not. "Maybe I'll take your suggestion of getting my hands dirty instead," He spoke telepathically to the quarter-Sephi, refering back to their first interaction on Ord Mantell. Somehow the joke was better than any pity or sympathetic sentiments or fawning that Jedi always seemed to show to injured members.

Hooking his thumbs into the beltloops of his pants, Ferrin watched as Ezra launched the dart through the air - finding purchase near the center of the board. When the blindfold was passed his way, Ferrin cast the pick of fabric a suspicious glance before shrugging and putting it on, taking a dart and taking aim. He shot with decent success - his own dart landing just barely closer to the center than where Ezra had landed.

Ferrin flashed Ezra a grin as he removed the blindfold, and also flashed Vida a wink after the quarter-Sephi's remark. He promptly glanced over his shoulder when Dash arrived. Not only was the Pantoran surprised by the fellow Padawan actually being nice, but he couldn’t help but stare at the other dude’s attire for a moment or two. That.. Wasn’t the least bit fair. And for the first time, Ferrin was thankful for the fact he couldn’t say anything - if only because it meant Dash would never hear the Pantoran vocalize how good he looked.

Jutting his chin in breaking, Ferrin passed the blindfold and a dart to Maura - waiting for the fellow Padawan to continue their game.


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Vandirak Hastakor

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With the group around the dart game becoming too big for his taste, Vand calmly turned around and walked away. His interaction with Ezra and failed retort reminded the pale boy why he preferred to stay surrounded with books. People were complicated pieces of shit most of the time.

Although he had the impression that Thorne was an entire latrine, filled by an entire herd of shaaks from Naboo.

The half-Nagai chrono decided that it was a perfect moment to alert him regarding his constant necessity. With a deep sigh, the Padawan removed a candy from his pocket. After removing the paper he placed it in his mouth. He felt the sweet taste of caramel filling his mouth. Sometimes he felt tired of this constant need for sugar.

He walked next to Master Hera Albion and another Padawan that he had no idea who was, and also didn’t care to know. There was also a droid, but the half-Nagai ignored their presence. “Hello.” he would say to the three, before finding a nearby quiet corner. While he could have access to a good book, Vand still had his new NalPhone, a recent gift from his parents. With it he could access free articles in the Holonet, starting with one about the colonization of Naboo.

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Rain

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Rain was beginning to feel genuine concern for Vand now, his words having the opposite effect to what he had intended, unless calling himself a brainless virgin was what he had been going for, so when he walked away she started feeling a little guilty about laughing at him. So she called out after him. "Take a slice," she called out as he walked past the box Maura had just put down nearby, "it's green, it's good for the brain. Will balance the lack of sex...." She trailed off as she realized the words weren't going to end up as encouraging as she had hoped them to be.

So she looked away, picking up a slice for herself and beginning to dig in, only to stop mid bite as she actually noticed what Ferrin and Dash were wearing. No wonder poor vampire boy had sex on his mind, what with these two walking around like this. Realizing that she might have been staring, she awkwardly cleared her throat and opting to finally answer Maura to cover up her reaction.

"Umm, yeah. You'll need that." She pointed at the blindfold that Ferrin had just taken off after taking his shot. "To cover your chest..." She stopped at once, head snapping to look at Maura as she caught her slip of tongue. "Eyes, I mean eyes. Blindfolded darts, it's blindfolded darts."

She quickly picked up another cup of "beer" and began gulping it down, wondering how much she'd have to down to forget what had just happened.

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Hera "The Joyful" Albion

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Hera smiled at the young woman, Tala Contiello she said her name was. She seemed perfectly nice and attempted to assist Hera in de-escalating the Knight-Bot from violence. Then she asked if Hera was looking around for something, and as if it was spoken into existence, Dash arrived. Smiling sadly, she nodded to Tala and spoke, "Yes, actually, I just found what I was looking for. If you would excuse me, dear, feel free to seek me out any other time."

Nodding to Vand as she passed by him, the Jedi Master headed over towards where Dash was standing amongst his friends. He was dressed in something absolutely strange to her, and she felt awkward wearing her armor to a party. But her awkwardness was quickly dashed aside as she noticed his healing injuries. Hera had heard of the fight he and other padawans had engaged in, and Dash had conducted himself in a manner outstanding amongst his peers.

In truth, Hera had put in a word for Dash to be promoted. Even though it would be Dash's choice to become a Knight, she hoped her recommendation could expedite the process when he made the choice. He was an adult now, and she heard through the grapevine that he was looking at cutting off his Padawan braid. Knowing this, she approached him as he hovered between the two groups of Padawans.

Tapping Dash (@Alhon) on the shoulder, Hera smiled and asked, "Dash! It's so good to see you recovering, do you mind if we speak privately for a moment?" and beckoned him over to a secluded corner of the party, out of earshot of the main group. Dash knew Hera too well by now as well, however, and she feared that he could sense the tenseness behind her smile and tone. Something was up.


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Vida Harp

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Vida was excited to see more padawans still arriving, Ezra showed up looking fine as always, she certainly admired his fashion ability and felt slightly underdressed seeing how well he fit in even if he was the classiest one here. She listened as Vand and Ezra started to go at it, pausing in between to greet her as "video" which she was now growing on her as she gave him a cheek grin and lazy two finger salute before turning back to a younger group of paddies. They seemed absolutely in awe by the dart that had pricked her arm, and she was in good humor about it as she watched it on someone's nalphone, paired with different cuts and music and then uploaded to toktik.

It didn't get old watching that dart come back at her, but then she heard pizza had arrived, interest suddenly switching. She recognized Maura, but not the Pantoran beside her. He was also dressed like he was going to a club...or maybe he knew Ezra, she questioned if he was the guy that was with Ezra and the blonde haired one...his name escaped her. Regardless, he seemed overdressed too, but she would have to find out what he did for his workout routine because...

Music Change

Vida was feeling a bit hot and finished the rest of her watery beer and went to go check out the pizza. She wasn't the only one who was highly disappointed, there was even someone who started balling out their eyes because they were so hungry, but not hungry enough to eat what was in front of them. The dark-haired padawan scowled, then she felt really angry and decided to help everyone by grabbing a few slices and dropping her plate into the trash. She wasn't too hungry yet and instead of returning to darts, she headed to the dance floor more so as a safer option and to let go of some of the rage she felt seeing broccoli on pizza.

 

Maura Starwalk

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Broccoli pizza definitely wasn't the move, but Maura was happy for free food either way. She was like a trash compactor; her teeth would tear through anything regardless of shape, size, or taste. The girl was pretty sure she'd never even had food poisoning before.

Just as she finished inhaling her slice of pizza, it was her turn to play blind darts. "Uh oh," Maura laughed as she accepted the dart and blindfold from Ferrin. "Watch out everybody!" She wasn't sure if she'd ever thrown a dart in her life. She half-listened to Rain explain, nodded, and went about things.

She set her skimboard to the side and carefully tied the piece of fabric behind her head before taking a few steps back, the darts twirling in between her fingers. She pulled her arm back and posed like a pitcher about to throw a ball, then catapulted her arm forward and released both darts from her fingers at the apex of her throw. The little objects spun quickly through the air, whistling from the force of her throw until they hit the board. One of them buried itself right into the bullseye, and the other hit the line.

"Did I hit it?!" she asked, her ears having caught the sound of the impact. She lifted one side of the blindfold up to peek, then broke out into a grin when she saw the placement. "Fuck yeah!" Beginner's luck strikes again!

"Wait, what about my chest?" Maura asked Rain as she handed the darts and blindfold back over to the Kiffar padawan. She was just now hearing the words, having forgotten she'd heard them until just that moment. "You can't see my bra through my shirt, can you?" The girl looked down and squinted at her clothing, unable to see anything through the white shirt, but maybe Rain could?

"Oh! Your outfit is so cool by the way," she added, eyes brightening up. She'd thought Rain looked really cute in it before, but she hadn't remembered to say anything until now. "I like the shoes!" They were distressed and colorful just like her ensemble. Maura just had to say something being a sneakerhead and all.

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Auryn Angharad

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Auryn was late to the party, a situation that anyone who even vaguely knew of him by reputation wouldn't be surprised by. He'd gone the extra mile by putting on actual shoes, with a plain outfit. Otherwise keeping to his usual: Basic stud earrings, eyeliner, bracelet, and watch. Still vaguely looked like he'd just gotten out of bed, but he did actually make an attempt to comb his mane of blond hair.

First thing first at any party was pizza. He found it and, pausing, stared down at the broccoli-covered abomination. It smelled like vegetables. "The fuck?" Immediately he pulled out his secondhand NalPhone and called the nearest Hot 'N Ready. Was it good pizza? It was hot and it was ready.

"Yeah, can I get the party deal? Meat. Pay on delivery. Yup." Click. Auryn finally looked around through the crowd and decided on giving darts a try.

"Yo," he greeted with a lazy head tilt to the group, a couple of them familiar in one way or another. (@Wit @lizziie @Altaris @Sreeya) "I'm Auryn. Nice shirt," he added to Ferrin, instantly noticing the neck scar that looked even more obvious with a bunch of gold near it. Kinda hot, actually.

"Lemme try." He put on the blindfold and yeeted the dart. It missed the target completely, stuck in the wall at least a foot above the dartboard. "Aight, nevermind," Auryn said as he removed the blindfold and handed it off to someone else.
 

Leon Baudelaire

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Leon could tell how excited Vand was, and he smiled as the other dude laid out the math, “Uh, yeah I guess? Thank man!” he managed. Before he could say anything else… Ezra Throne entered.

Oh ladies and gentle beings, the one and only, Mr. Universe himself!, Ezra THORRRRRRRNE!” bellowed Leon in a feeble attempt to take the attention from Vand.

Your sister, duh!” he shot back wearing his infuriatingly smug little smirk as he initiated the opening sequence to their super secret handshake. Baudelaire had hips that didn't lie and they went to work as he closed the space between him and the homie. Ezra started it off, and Leon returned, then like proper showmen, they brought it home.

Was it so elaborate that it wholly erased any cool points he’d received from sinking a triple bullseye, yes. Did he care? Not a bit. Because in his heart of hearts, he knew it was the coolest thing any of them had ever seen.

Leon felt a nudge and his smirk spread into a smile. He gave Ferrin a hug, “Dur! Stoked you're here!” he said with a laugh. He looked back and forth between Ezra and Ferrin. The two dingdongs looked like they were going to a club. Leon looked down at his clothes and wondered if he should have tried harder… Nah. He was fine with his three outfits.

Maura arrived and Leon gave her the nod and flashed a smile. “Yeah, get in here!

Man, all the homies were coming through. This was dope. He took a sip of “beer” and frowned, this was like his third one why wasn’t he feeling anything? He looked over his shoulder and spotted Hera. His eyes peeled as he noticed just a hint. A small, neigh, a tiny glint of a mischievous gleam in her eye… then it clicked. Eyes wide with horror Leon looked at his cup, betrayed but the vile serum he’d been served. Who serves a party bread soda?!?!?!

Leon kissed his teeth in disappointment. He handed off his half-consumed liquid lie to a cleaning droid passing by. He sulked for a few minutes wondering if it was still worth hanging out, after all, he’d managed to snag a bottle of Berchest Vodka on his last mission. That's when inspiration struck. Not everyone here could go, but surely there was enough for the homies playing darts! No, that was crazy... Or was it?

The Pizza was announced, and Leon let the idea slip away until he saw it. A flurry of emotions stampeded across the Padawan’s face as he gazed at the crime scene. Broccoli Pizza. That’s it. He was done. He was leaving the Jedi. He would not stand for this unlawful abuse any longer. Then Dash showed up. Leon wrapped Dash and Ezra in a hug as Dash did the cute little belt loop grab thing. “Nice shirt dude,” he said giving them a squeeze. While they were there he’d whisper, “We need to bail. The beer is fake and the pizza is vegan.” Then casually he’d let go and return to watching the dart game.

Leon was tapping his foot impatiently, finally, he’d had it. He stepped up to Ezra, “Okay fine, I’m just going to say it, I’m sorry. You’re right, and we should split. Cause I still have that bottle from Berchest, tell whoever, Dorm party?

Several other people had shown up. Leon would nod and wave, but he was already thinking of a way to slip the master and have some real fun. "Spread the word!" he whispered to Ezra as he started to head for the exit.

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Tala Contiello

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It wasn’t hard to miss the sadness laced within the Jedi Master’s smile when she replied that she had just found what she was looking for. Tala barely had the time to wave hello at the pale Padawan who removed himself from the gathered group by the dart board, though she made sure to smile at Vand before her gaze eventually followed after the older woman as she made a beeline towards the group - more so seemingly towards one of the newcomers. The half-Tiefling wondered as to why Master Albion seemed sad but thought it best not to pry since it wasn’t really her business, even if she felt curious and somewhat worried.

Left alone with her plate of fries and the droid, Tala made sure to repeat to it (him) that fighting wasn’t allowed, adding that the training halls existed for a reason, before excusing herself and making her way to the sidelines that ultimately led her to the pale boy from earlier. While she was prepared to strike up a conversation, her fellow Padawan was obviously preoccupied with his NalPhone. And judging from his curt tone and stoic appearance, Tala concluded that he didn’t seem the type to appreciate small talk. Still, she was (sort of) about to (somewhat) intrude on his solitude by simply sitting a few spaces beside him. The young woman made her way towards the pale teen, plate in tow, then, stopping a few steps by him, asked politely,

”Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?” Gesturing to the empty space to his left, the half-Tiefling smiled warmly at her fellow Padawan while waiting for his response. If he would consent Tala would sit down, tail tucked close to her and placing her plate of fries on her lap. If not, though, she wouldn’t mind and would bid him an ”Okay” and would walk away to find another spot.

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Vandirak Hastakor

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While the party continued happening around him, Elidan happily read on his NalPhone. Since the first article that he had found only had eight pages, the Padawan already went to a second one. The colonization process of Naboo by Grizmallt was fascinating. Few planets had the story of having been colonized by refugees fleeing from a devastating civil war.

He was reaching the part about the importance of Queen Elsinoré den Tasia of Grizmallt in the colonization when he heard someone talking to him. Vand looked out of the corner of his eyes at the person, noticing that it was the same unknown Padawan from early. With an identity to the voice, the pale boy immediately turned his attention back to his reading.

No.” the half-Nagai answered the girl's question nonchalantly. While he would have preferred to remain alone, Vand had no authority to monopolize the entire place for him. He would move a bit to give her space and would continue reading his article.

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Ezra Thorne

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Ezra was entirely grossed out by the vegan pizza and considered an exit strategy. He made his way back towards Leon, preparing to complain to his roommate. However, that was when he heard a familiar voice, glancing over to see Dash. As usual, Ezra’s mood improved immediately upon seeing his boyfriend, even if the blond eagerly cheered Ferrin on instead. He looked over to see the Pantoran successfully throw his darts. While there was a pause in between throwers, Ezra turned towards the dart board. He channeled the Force and what he learned from the holocron he and Dash had found. He had picked up enough to then practice on his own, and he decided to demonstrate.

Within seconds, a shard of ice began to form in his hand, sharpening to a fine point. He grabbed it and shot it through the air with the aid of the Force. The icicle embedded itself near the bullseye. Ezra turned to look at Dash again, looking particularly smug after showing off. He placed an elbow on Leon’s shoulder while eyeing the blond up and down, “You look pretty Dashing, you come ‘round here often?” He asked casually. He continued to purposely make dorky faces at his boyfriend when Leon abruptly pulled them into a huddle, colliding Ezra’s head against Leon’s.

The revelation about vegan pizza and beer caused Ezra to blink, “I thought all Jedi parties were this lame..” He remarked. He had already accepted that any Jedi gathering would have weirdos and terrible refreshments. Ezra shrugged vaguely, just as thrilled to get out. However, when Leon asked him to spread the word, Ezra scoffed.

“You want me to spread the word?” He whispered back as he gestured just to himself, Leon, Dash and Ferrin. Out of all of them, Ezra was the one that strongly disliked most people. He had his posse and wouldn’t invite anyone outside of it. Their entire plan fell apart when Dash was abruptly pulled away by Hera. Ezra normally liked the Jedi Master, but her dragging Dash away right now earned her a very unamused stare from the part Sephi. (@Black Noise )

Ezra gave a lazy wave to Auryn (@Mr. Teatime ) when he showed up, but otherwise began to follow Leon, “Dude we can’t bail without the crew,” He said, pointing back at Dash and Ferrin.

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Vida Harp

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Dancing was alright, she joined at the right time only to be met with the worse time as someone decided to give their shot at singing a solo for someone they really had a crush on. All eyes turned to some poor zeltron padawan who if one could turn a deeper shade of pink, she was doing it. Vida rubbed her face finding the moment dorkily sweet, but the wrong time; she pulled out her Nalphone and quickly snaked her way to their DJ for the evening and made her request. Seeming just as eager to minimize embarrassment, Vida bumped away the serenading padawan, taking the holomic for herself.

"Very nice, very nice! Better idea though-"

The music changed, Vida hopping in spot as she readied for the lyrics of a popular song making its way through resistance cells in imperial space:


Force save the King!
The facist regime!
They made you a moron!
A potential H bomb!

Force save the King!
But he's not a Sith being!
and There's no future
And the Galaxy's dreaming!

Force save the king!
We mean it man!
We love our King
Force saves!


Lyric solo playing she held up her nalphone with a picture of the Demon Prince, eyes crossed out with x's and a scratchy looking dick placed by the portrait's mouth. Her head slashed back and forth to the punky beat, losing the hair tie and letting her hair fly. Vida hoped the song in itself would wild up the partying Jedi, she welcomed for any chaotic outbreaks to make it a bit more fun, regardless, she continued the lyrics, now having a blast herself.

 

Dash Pavan

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Ferrin heard him well enough, looking over and staring for a long moment. The usual chin jut came eventually, but Dash thought it was a fraction less cold than before. They said the Pantoran could not speak again just yet though, so the truth was left to Dash's imagination. He decided to shoot the guy a wink (@Altaris ). Let him make of that what he would.

Ezra's reaction, by contrast, was pretty clear. Stepping back into the game as if to prove a point, his boyfriend fashioned a shiv of ice from the Force and threw it at the board, pretty much hitting the mark. Dash felt a little affronted at the use of his own 'special power', but not too much. Imitation was after all the sincerest form of flattery.

Leon drifted close and complimented him on his shirt - well half of one - always quick to say something nice. Dash couldn't quite back him up in return; his outfit broke most of Dash's fashion rules, but Leon would know that already and he did not care. It was one of his most loveable qualities (@Zay ).

The mention of fake beer and vegan pizza was concerning though. "On second thought, I might have to see if they'll have me back at the hospital" Dash joked, turning his nose up "they at least did a burger on Fridays".

Ez was leaning on Leon, acting superficially casual and pulling silly faces. Any other time, Dash would have loved the foreplay, but he had been laid up for weeks and now he was back on his feet. "Only if you're lucky" he replied softly, leaning over and planting a quick smooch on Ezra's (@Sreeya ) lips "but then you usually are". The quarter Sephi would see the hunger in those blue eyes.

Dash quite agreed his boyfriend was universally unsuited to the roll of pied piper spreading the word. He was about to offer himself up instead when Master Hera tapped him on the shoulder, asking for a word. "Sure" he frowned, motioning to the gang to hang fire just a minute. He followed Hera to the edge of the party, slightly concerned about whatever was important enough to take him aside privately.

"I'm doing much better thanks" he said, warmed by her concern. "But is everything ok?". (@Black Noise )

 

Hera "The Joyful" Albion

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Their walk over to the corner was a quiet one, Hera made sure no one else would be around or in earshot; out of earshot unless someone started screaming. But Hera knew she could keep their conversation professional. Dash had been Hera's apprentice for a while now, he knew her heart and she knew his. It would be foolish to assume he could not see something weighing heavily upon her. Especially after the ordeal that he had recently gone through.

"But is everything ok?". Those words burned with the heat of a lightsaber blade, as Hera leaned against a pole at the edge of the party. She was looking Dash up and down, examining every inch of him as she thought about what to say next. She had caught him right after another display of affection with his boyfriend, Ezra (@Sreeya), and that did not help her feelings. For the first time in a long time, Hera wasn't able to bring herself to smile as she responded to Dash.

"I'm glad, but ah, no, unfortunately not." How can I say these next words? How would I have reacted if they were said to me? "Dash, I've heard down the grapevine that you may become a Knight soon. You deserve it, you've worked hard for this and I can only give my utmost positive recommendations." Heartless monster, even if what you're saying is right. It's still cruel, Hera. "You've been an excellent Padawan, and I know you'll make an even better Jedi Knight." Stop stalling, you coward. You know what needs to be done. "So please, hear what I'm about to say with the logic and reason that I have behind it."

Say it.

"You will need to break up with Ezra." The words cut her as she said them, but she could only imagine how they might cut Dash. Quickly, the qualifying statements came. The little words Hera would say as 'reasons,' "He's still a Padawan, and only sixteen. You are eighteen and soon to be a Knight, you will hold a position of power over him that makes the relationship-" She hesitated, "Inappropriate." Hera frowned, "Please, know I say this with only the best in mind for you both. But it must be done, and I am not asking."


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Ezra Thorne

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Ezra was in the middle of developing an exit strategy with Leon when he noticed Hera speaking with Dash. She looked intense, so he stepped a bit closer, relying on his fine tuned hearing to shamelessly eavesdrop. When he heard what was said, he wished he hadn’t. He wished he could turn back time and remain entirely oblivious. He wished he could unhear it. Ezra felt sick to his stomach. How many times had Dash expressed his passions and desires to become a Knight? How long had he been working at it? How many times had Dash quietly mused about all the things he would do as a Knight in Ezra’s arms? It meant the galaxy to Dash.

Ezra wanted to barge in and tell Hera to fuck off, to yell in her face, to remind her that there were greater things to worry about in the galaxy than two teens dating. To throw in her face that Ezra had done more against the Sith than she probably had. But the last time he hadn’t stayed quiet, the last time he had acted on impulse, it had resulted in both Ferrin and Dash getting hurt. What if he had quietly gone with the Sith instead? Zathria had been on her way and no one would have gotten hurt.

The Force pulsed through him, a surge of it coursing where people directly next to him would feel it. Cracks began to run through any nearby glass, a streak running through a table nearby. Ezra didn’t outwardly express frustration, though his heart shattered to a million pieces. His jaw tightened and his face grew rigid. After contemplating for a moment, he threw an arm around Leon and nudged his best friend towards the exit, “Fuck it, I wanna get trashed. Let’s get out of here," He took out his NalPhone and began texting his spice dealer contacts.

He couldn’t bear to look at Dash. He would never get in the way of Knighthood.

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Dash Pavan

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When Hera said she thought he deserved to be Knighted, it meant a hell of a lot to Dash. He had indeed put himself forward, having come a long way since she rescued him from a brawl on Coruscant and took him under her wing. He had tried to repay her by taking onboard her training and listening to her guidance. She was an awesome mentor, even a friend, and it was brilliant that she was behind him. She always had been.

But then her tone shifted, her voice unusually hesitant. She was dancing toward something, something bad. When she finally said it, Dash felt like he had been slapped.

"Ezra?". He didn't get what was happening here or see any connection.

Hera went on, extolling about age and positions of power. Dash's face twisted and his throat dried up, like he had swallowed something that did not agree. She couldn't be serious. Yet, he could tell she was, if Hera Albion was anything she was sincere. He was not sure if he wanted to laugh or cry, what she was saying was ridiculous, but it was also pretty damn upsetting.

Listening to it, Dash's heart began to beat faster in his chest and his recent wound ached. He had to grab the wall to steady himself at one point, feeling the ground beneath his feet shifting in every way.

"He's nearly seventeen" he said, trying to stay calm "and I won't have any power over him". His boyfriend was not some little kid, he was Ezra fucking Thorne. Everyone in the Order knew he was no ordinary Padawan and everyone who had ever met him knew he could not be pushed around.

Inappropriate.

The word rang hung in the air like a repulsive smell. It made Dash feel sordid and unclean and for the briefest moment his good nature made him ask himself if he was in the wrong. But a far stronger reaction stirred in him, the fiery rebellious streak that had seen him run from Rhinnal to join the Jedi in the first place. The part of him that railed against others making his choices.

He looked back at Hera defiantly, for once his demeanour as icy as his renown. Why? Why did it have to be her making this crazy demand? Dash knew the stricture was probably not even coming from her, she had probably been sent, or she was trying to pre-empt what she feared from others. Trying to look out for him. Dash could not see that, not right now. But why did it have to be her. She had been the only Master he could truly trust.

She said it must be done. Must, if he was to become a Knight.

"I'm not a Knight yet" he said coldly "so I guess I must do nothing" he looked at Hera as if it was a challenge. They were standing at a party, but she had taken him to place where it felt like a battlefield. One where she was forcing him to choose between two things he loved, for bullshit reasons.

He glanced to his left, visibly wounded to see Ezra was not where he had been. His boyfriend would never have left without him, but maybe he had overheard. The possibility he had heard, but still left, was more than Dash could take.

"I need to go work this out" Dash said, welling up as he looked back at Hera "right now. If you'll excuse me Master". He started for the nearest fire door, intending to quickly head back to his room. He was going to breakdown and he was not doing it here.

/ Exit

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Leon Baudelaire

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I know we can’t bail without the homies, you think I’m a monster?” Leon quipped back at Ezra. “That’s who we’re telling.” He said slipping out from under the giant elf’s elbow. Leon saw the exchange between Hera and Dash. He frowned. They looked serious. Leon’s gaze flicked to Ezra who was totally eavesdropping. Leon really needed to work on his force manipulation, a little practice and he’d be able to listen in too, but instead, he just watched and felt.

Hera was… she was scared? He could feel her apprehension as she spoke, the turmoil in her was uncharacteristic, from Leon’s knowledge. Then he felt Dash. Leon’s mouth dropped open in shock as the emotion hit him. His eyes slid to Ezra and the pain in his face told Leon everything he needed to know. Ezra was about to lose it. If Leon thought he’d felt the turmoil in Hera it was nothing compared to the frustration pouring off of Jabs… Then he watched his bestie shove it down.

Fuck yeah!” he said, playing the fool. He reached out with the force and plucked up his skimboard, following Ezra. He’d shoot Ferrin a look then nod in Dash’s direction. The Pantoran and he were on buddy watch because something really bad had just happened to the Scrub Squad and Leon was legit worried about Ezra. They’d been through too much too soon for this to turn out okay.

He looked back to the dart board longingly before he left... when were they gonna get a break?

/Exit

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Tala Contiello

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His response was so simple and utterly straight to the point, sealing Tala's initial assumption that the pale Padawan wasn't one for small talk. Though she could tell that he seemed to be the type to prefer being in his lonesome, the half-Tiefling still appreciated that he didn't just outright tell her to go away. Her fellow Padawan dove back to what he was reading on his NalPhone, leaving no room for the girl to verbally express her appreciation and thanks. It didn't stop Tala from dipping her head in gratitude and offering him a smile he couldn't see, absorbed in the reading material he was.

Carching a glimpse of what he was reading as she sat down, Tala's brows shot upwards – not in condescension but in pleasant surprise. He was interested in history and underlying politics? Somehow it suited him. She wouldn't be surprised if he had been one of the faces she'd seen in the library. Though curious about the topic he was immersed in, Tala chose to give him the privacy he needed and instead placed the plate of fries between them. He was free to partake if he so wished, but if he had other food preferences and would not accept her silent offer then she would take no offence.

At least she offered, even if she really didn't ask him.

The young woman's gaze swept the party, red eyes alighting once more on Master Albion who was now talking to one of the Padawans to the side. From her position she couldn't see the other boy's expression but the look on the Jedi Master's face spoke trouble. The sad smile on the Arkadian's face was gone, replaced by a somewhat... scared? emotion. What she and the other Padawan were talking about seemed serious. Tala looked away, spotting just in time as Ezra Thorne – the most popular Padawan in the Order given his parentage – left the party with Leon in tow. The teenager Master Albion was talking to also took his leave.

The young woman's brows further furrowed, not understanding what was happening in the slightest. The tip of her tail fickered with agitation, fingers curling and uncurling on her lap. She wanted to get up, to approach the Jedi Master and ask her what was wrong... but it wasn't her business. She only knew the older woman by her name and her station, their connection only limited to being acquaintances. If Tala stood now and asked, would it be seen as barging in on whatever was going on between Master Albion and the other Padawan?

She was snapped out of her concerned musings when her NalPhone vibrated in her pocket. Checking it, a relieved sigh quietly slipped past the Padawan's lips upon seeing her mother's photo in the notification. She was asking if Tala had made it to the party and if she had made new friends. The half-Tiefling glanced discreetly at the pale Padawan who was content to read his article in silence, at Master Albion, then at the group of Padawans Ezra and Leon ditched.

Tala decided to leave the message unanswered for now, unsure on what to do next. Leave the pale Padawan to his reading, or approach either Master Albion or the girls by the dart board? Her gaze kept zeroing on the Jedi Master, her concern growing anew.

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