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[Gnost Rumaar]

It was frightening, how quickly things could change. Life was akin to an ocean, and the slightest shift was enough to form a tsunami. Gnost was drowning. From the time that Jedi had arrived on Dorin, had saved him from his foolish mistake, the Kel'dor had realized that nothing would ever be the same again. It seemed that, for far too long, he had thought his life was little more than a game, eagerly betraying his connection to the force with little more than eye-catching party tricks. Now though, he was in a new place, a new world. It felt like a new universe.

Yavin was so unlike Dorin, lush and full of life. The temple was a gem in the undergrowth, but it still didn't feel like home. This was what his parents thought would be best. Gnost had agreed. Now that he's getting settled in, though? He's having second thoughts. Perhaps it was home-sickness, brewing in the back of his mind. He missed his family, and his friends. The idea of making new ones seemed like an impossible feat. Despite the grim emotions that occasionally surfaced within the Kel'dor's mind, he was just as equally excited.

His curiosity seemed to know no bounds, and it wasn't uncommon for the boy to reach out and touch everything he could, if only to experience the world to it's fullest. New sounds, new sights, new textures, and new smells. It could be overwhelming sometimes. So, the nervousness seemed to mingle with the thrill of discovering something new, of learning things that he never could have if he had stayed on Dorin. Perhaps with time, the homesickness would fade, simmer away into nothing.

He's standing on one of the temple balconies, looking out into the jungle beyond as one talon scratches at the silvery mask that wrapped his face. Gnost was still getting used to the device, because as it turned out, every other species seemed to require oxygen to live. Yavin's atmosphere was full of the toxic gas, along with the majority of civilized planets within the galaxy. The universe was more alien than Gnost could have ever imagined. A sigh blows past his maw as he leans against the railing, listening to the ambience of birds and insects.

@Logan

 

[Kaisa Vanloa]

Kaisa had spent more time on Yavin in the past couple days than she had in the past few years. Ever since her meeting with Alex things had been moving quickly. So much to do, so many things to consider and just no time to do any of it.

Currently, Kaisa was pacing the halls of the temple, her mind cluttered and distracted. Trying to do too much at one time. The Order faced many problems as of late and none of them seemed to have concurrent solutions. It was vexing, though Kaisa did find it somewhat positively stimulating. She worked best when things needed to be done.

Right now, though, Kaisa just wanted some fresh air. She'd been cooped up inside the temple for too long. Heading out to one of the balconies, it at first looked like she was alone. That was until she spotted a young Kel'dor who looked just as preoccupied as she was, leaning against the railing.

Walking up next to Gnost, Kaisa too peered out into the jungle, casting a glance at Gnost from the corner of her eye.

Something on your mind, young one? Kaisa asked idly, her tone nonchalant and curious.

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[Gnost Rumaar]

He can hear the steps of another, but the Kel'dor doesn't look at her, merely keeps his eyes fastened upon the trees beyond the temple, and the colorful assortment of birds that rise from ancient branches. The voice of the woman is one that takes him a few moments to decipher, for his knowledge with Basic is still quite minimal, at best. He seems to get the idea, though. She was curious about him, about what he thinking.

"Ah, I-" Gnost blinks, his vocals falling silent as he narrows his gaze with concentration. "New. It's all new." Everything was new. He was new. The world was new. This life was new. Finally, he turns to look at the woman, another Jedi, he guesses, and one with pointed ears and taller size. "Gnost." The Kel'dor introduces himself with a small smile, the expression betrayed by the crinkle of his cheeks above his silvery mask.

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[Kaisa Vanloa]

I'm Kaisa, She replied to Gnost's introduction, returning his smile with one of her own.

I know what you mean about things being new, Kaisa said with a chuckle. She'd had some rather new developments in her life too. Big ones, one's she had never seen coming.

Thinking for a few moments, Kaisa continued to stare out into the jungle. She couldn't help but think that she needed to take a break, at least for a little while. Get away from the temple and out into the world, even if that world was the relatively safe and inconspicuous Yavian jungle.

Turning her attention back to Gnost, Kaisa would flash him another smile before asking:

I'm thinking about taking stroll out into the jungle, want to come with?

@Nevermourn

 

[Gnost Rumaar]

Kaisa. The Kel'dor commits the name to his memory as his eyes return to the lively jungle beyond, still listening to the woman that stood beside him. The question she suddenly sends his way takes a few moments to decipher, but Gnost turns his head to peer at her once again and nods. The idea seemed like an enjoyable one. He hadn't been able to go out and explore the jungle on his own yet, despite several attempts. There always appeared to be someone keeping an eye on him, and perhaps that was for the best, in their eyes.

"Yes!" Gnost responds with dripping enthusiasm. The jungle was so unlike anything that the Kel'dor had ever seen before. What secrets lurked within it's hollows and groves? "Dorin was empty in..." Ah, now he's stuck looking for a word, and his eyes shift back toward the dense undergrowth beyond the balcony. "Dorin was not the same." Gnost eventually settles for words he did know.

@Logan

 

[Kaisa Vanloa]

Follow me, then. Kaisa said, jutting her head towards the balcony doors that lead back into the temple.

Kaisa's stride would be swift and even, the kind of self assuredness one had when they knew exactly where they were going. She would lead Gnost through the temple to the main door and outside, making a b-line straight for the jungle tree line.

Once they hit the wilderness, at least for now, there was a well worn dirt path for them to follow. The destination that Kaisa had in mind was further into the jungle and it would take them a little bit to get there. Hopefully Gnost had put on his hiking boots.

Tell me about you, Kaisa said as they walked, shooting Gnost a side eyed glance from her periphery. How long have you been on Yavin?

As they pushed further into the jungle, Kaisa would stop suddenly, holding out her arm to block Gnost from continuing. Putting her finger up to her lips to tell him to be quiet, Kaisa crouched down and spread the brush in front of them so that they could see through it.

Just beyond the brush line was a large river, and hovering over it was a trio of large stonerays. Probably hunting aquatic gundarks, but it was hard to tell. Looking to Gnost, Kaisa would flash him a smirk to help alleviate any fear the young Kel'dor might have before turning her attention back to the huge predators currently blocking their main path over the river.

What do you think, Gnost? What's our best bet for getting rid of those big ugly suckers?

Of course, Kaisa could have easily dispatched them on her own with the force or her lightsaber, but that wasn't the point of what she was doing.

Many moments in life could provide useful lessons for padawans, and it seemed like one of those times.

@Nevermourn

 

[Gnost Rumaar]

Oh, they were leaving now? How exciting! Gnost is quick to follow, of course, half walking half jogging after the woman as she led him through the grand temple and through the main gate to the lush world outside. The jungle was alive with new sights and sounds, and the Kel'dor trudged along the dirt path after the other Jedi with a skip to his hasty step, all too eager to tag along for the little outing.

"Not a long time." Gnost responds after a short delay, thinking of his time on Yavin. It had been less than two weeks since his arrival, and yet the Kel'dor still felt as if he were still trying to get settled in. On a world so very different from home, perhaps it would take months to feel that same comfort within the temple as he had back on Dorin.

"I'm from Dorin, where I didn't have to..." He pauses, thinks on the correct words before he went on, "I didn't have to wear a mask. There were not so many plants. Lots of dirt." The Kel'dor goes on, and as they walk, his hands reach out to stroke the various foliage that they pass, curiously taking in their textures and scents.

The arm in front of him makes the boy stumble to a sudden stop, and his eyes go wide as Kaisa parts the thick leaves of the bush to reveal the strange creatures beyond. What was that? Gnost had never seen anything like it. The river was just as curious, and Gnost couldn't help but feel the desire to sink into it, if only to experience the sensation of the cool liquid against his skin.

Kaisa's question fills his mind, and Gnost thinks for a few quiet moments, unsure. Did they have to get rid of them? Did those animals hunt Jedi? Perhaps they'd ignore the two in favor of their real prey, but then, what does Gnost know?

"Uh." The Kel'dor stares out at the large creatures, entirely curious about what they were, and what they were hunting. "They don't look interested in eating us. Maybe we could just go around them, or... shoo them away? Or maybe we could use the force, and just make them fly away." Gnost doesn't know if that's possible, but he also doesn't like the idea of slaughtering wildlife simply because it happened to lurk the same jungle as him.

@Logan