Path to Comradery

[Shax]

Cyrus walked a little erratically, at varying speeds, he was coming down from the adrenaline high that had always gripped him when he was angry. He stopped to lean on a wall for a moment, and took a deep breath, before continuing along towards the temple. He was unfocused, and needed to calm down. as he walked he kept his eyes straight ahead, and focused on slowing his heart.

He knew he needed to find Calei, and thankfully that wasn't a difficult task. She was almost like a beacon in the force if one was looking for it. She was near the temple, which made Cyrus feel a little smug that he had guessed correctly. He walked towards her, she was sitting with her back to a wall, a little ways out of the usual foot traffic. "Calei? Are you alright?" He had a concerned look on his face, and his tone was soft.

 

[210yeti]

Turok could feel the initiates as he walked amongst the various alleys heading to the east. He stopped and pondered the emotions he felt resonating from the girl. "Why was she crying like that?" he thought to himself. Had he said something that harmed her in some way or was it a ruse to lure him out again? He looked up into the sky as if it had answers but just like all the times before it told him nothing. With a sigh, he turned on his heels and began to make his way towards the Jedi Temple.

 

[Iridescence]

Oh yeah, crying like this, totally normal. Calei thought to herself in amidst what Cyrus asked her. Sarcastic thoughts were good, it meant she was going to be fine. When she saw Cyrus, her first instinct was to run again. As soon as he got closer, she shrunk back into the wall and didn't meet his gaze. She felt comforted that he was concerned about her, but she felt like an idiot. What happened wasn't even that big of a deal.

She groaned inwardly, and smiled back up at Cyrus. "I'll be fine, thank you," her smile was soft, but a good mask for the stormy emotions. She shook her head, "A mission just kinda screwed me up. I'm working on it. I'm really sorry about putting the two of us in danger." That, in general, was the blunt of all of the said emotions. She didn't like opening up to anyone, she got over things at her own pace, and didn't like help. She barely even went to her mentor for this. She only went to the Grand Master when it was borderline worrisome. Maybe she'll do that later. Patiently, she waited Cyrus to reply, resting her head on the wall and closing her eyes.

 

[Shax]

Cyrus returned the soft smile with his own, though his brow still displayed some worry. He didn't press the matter however, instead he sat a few feet from her and leaned back against the wall as well. "Good to hear you are ok, and I don't think the Sith had any intention of being dangerous." Though he was curious he didn't ask about her mission, if she wanted to tell him, she could, but he wouldn't press something that could be very personal.

They sat in silence for a while, Cyrus let his heart slow down naturally, and listened to the foot traffic as it went by. Before the silence could become awkward or one of the two fell asleep in the heat of the sun, Cyrus stood up. "I'd imagine we would want to report this incident to the Masters, but then again, he did seem genuine about his situation. I'll leave it up to you." Cyrus reached down and offered a hand to help Calei up, his expression had reverted back to its relatively neutral or serious expression, though a small smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth.

 

[210yeti]

Turok walked with some speed through the alleyways towards the temple. He knew he would be sensed but he hoped by staying some distance away he could hide his presence from the initiates. Why am i so infatuated by these two? I only just met them. He thought this as he weaved his way through a small crowd. Perhaps its because they're the Jedi to not attack me on site? Turok shook these thoughts from his mind as he got close to the temple doors. I wonder if i got here in time?

 

[Iridescence]

Calei shook her head slightly, as if to say no thanks for the helping hand. She hopped up onto her feet and held her balance. "We'll alert them if he lingers," she said confidently. She tried to keep it subtle that she didn't want to face her Master, the Grand Master, or any other Master about these matters Rein was stern about how she felt towards the Sith. Usually, after someone tells you to go kill yourself, one leaves the other alone. She swallowed, remembering that maybe she was a little too harsh. After taking a few steps forward, she narrowed eyes and looked back/up at Cyrus."What were you smirking about?" Calei asked it in a light demeanor.

"That guy was really lucky we found him instead of others," Initiate Rein's tone was as if she never just bawled. Her voice was a little hoarse and deeper than usual. She tried to keep the mood light, but brain still kept flitting to the previous conflict. She felt the nearing disturbance in the Force, and she sighed darkly. It could have just been lingering, hopefully it wouldn't near any closer. They were still on the outskirts of the Temple, and as the day got later the less Jedi were around. Calei Rein kept herself light and alert.

 

[Shax]

Cyrus nodded as Calei spoke about alerting the masters, it made little sense but if it made her feel better, he would roll with it. She commented on a smirk, to which Cyrus simply mumbled "Nothin, don't worry about it." It was simply a way to make himself look more confident than he really was with the situation, he was stressed and didn't particularly want to leave the temple grounds. He re-clipped his lightsaber onto his belt, having not realised he was holding it this entire time, before back to regard the girl.

She seemed to put on a brave face, though Cyrus had seen her crying so he knew something was up. Deciding against pressing the matter he simply commented on her own comment "He may have been lucky but we weren't, not every day one finds Sith on Jedha, deep in Jedi space." He let some of his own internal thoughts on the matter seep into his voice, it was clear he wanted to go to the masters but didn't want to abandon or offend Calei. "If you wanted we could head back to the spaceport, it's only a few blocks. Or because we are closer to the temple, we could head there." There was no sense wallowing in paranoia, Cyrus at least was determined to enjoy the rest of the day, whatever few hours were left.

 

[210yeti]

Turok was close to the temple gates now, keeping to the alleyways seemed to have provided the stealth he needed. "I hope i got here in tine?" He thought to himself as he eyed the massive doors. He often dreamed of being inside the temple away from the troubles of the outside world but he knew that was impossible for him. He sits down crossed leged and waits for the initates.

 

[Iridescence]

Calei grazed her lip in thought. The two choices weighed in her mind. The Spaceport wasn't of the best ideas, she'd rather go to sleep. But, she sensed Cyrus wanted to try and enjoy at least some of the day, and she felt selfish. She scrunched her face, and buzzed her lips for a moment. "I actually don't quite know," she replied bluntly, her eyes signaling she was thinking about something else. Quickly shaking the thought of actually confessing what had just happened, she looked in the direction of the Temple. Guilt weighed her heart down.

She knew the Spaceport was Cyrus's favorite spot, but there were more important things to think about. "Yeah, I don't know. I think we should go back to the Temple and try to keep as much distance from 'Turok' as possible. Maybe alert the Jedi Masters?" The Sith's name felt gross to say in her mouth, but she didn't like just saying the Sith. She also didn't feel like hearing the Grand Master's wisdom or whatever, but she couldn't avoid him forever. Calei glanced up at Cyrus. "Okay, we should tell the Jedi Masters." Rein turned to the Temple and began to walk briskly, frowning as she felt the familiar presence.

 

[Shax]

Cyrus looked a little inquisitive, he hadn't expected the girl to agree to tell the masters as quickly as she did. She was most certainly distracted by something, though Cyrus didn't know what, and that frustrated him. Many things had begun to frustrate him lately, and even then he didn't really know why he was getting worked up about them. He jogged slightly to catch up to Calei, who was now beginning to pull away from him.

"I don't want to make you do anything, if you would feel better not telling the masters, I'll defer to you." Now that he himself was thinking about it past the usual reaction one would have when finding Sith, the Sith himself didn't seem threatening, very unsith like of him. Though of course it could all be a trick and this Turok was simply trying to lure the two of them into a trap, but it didn't seem that way, and that little bit of doubt wormed its way into his head. He took a few steps more before stopping and abruptly saying "Maybe we should hear him out?" Cyrus didn't really sound particularly happy about what he was saying, his voice displayed his confusion, and his lack of conviction towards the idea.

 

[210yeti]

Turok sat in the alleyway in view of temple gates. He tried to convince himself to leave but something kept him from leaving. Why am I called to this planet? Why when i crashed here i never had the urge ro leave? These thoughts and my more like them ran through his mind at blinding speeds. Turok still sat there and waited as the time past, he would see those initiates again.

 

[Iridescence]

Calei was about to confess what was bugging her, but she paused when she heard Cyrus mention to give the Sith a chance. It crossed her mind many times, in the back of her head where she knew to give mercy. Cyrus wasn't hard to read. Rein acknowledged all of the concerns plain in his tone of voice, but she wasn't worried. She sighed deeply. She knew the feeling in the Force. Cyrus was right. "The Sith is by the Temple," Calei said quietly. "If you think we should hear him out, we can. If you want to go to the Masters, we can. I'm a little indifferent, if you can't tell." Calei's voice was still spaced out, her wide eyes focusing on little details in front of her. She never looked at Cyrus when she spoke. "Why would a Sith risk his life even further, by coming closer to the Jedi Temple? It just doesn't make sense," She raised the volume of her voice. Turok was nearby.

In her head, the Initiate planned what she was going to say. And she rehearsed it, many times. She wanted to first, apologize. Although, apologizing to a Sith did seem very strange to her. But, his story didn't sound like it was made up. She saw Turok as she kept walking steadily towards the Temple. "So, instead of leaving, you come even closer. Why?" Calei kept her distance from the Sith, but her tone of voice was calm. She quickly stole a look at Cyrus, smirking, realizing that she seemed crazy. Quickly mouthing a sorry to him, she turned back to Turok awaiting a reply.

 

[Shax]

Cyrus was concerned, his doubts about this were close to overwhelming any rational thought. Calei was speaking to no one, though he could only assume she felt the Sith somewhere. He himself couldn't feel him, if he really wanted to Cyrus could try and find him with the force, but that would sacrifice some of his awareness, and he wanted to be on high alert should this go bad.

He stood up to his full height, and crossed his arms over his chest, before slowly clenching and unclenching his fists so as to calm himself down. He let Calei take the lead in the conversation, he could only hope that it wouldn't go as poorly as the last one. Cyrus finally saw the Sith, as Calei continued to talk, he was unhappy with how close it was to the temple, but he couldn't change that now.

 

[210yeti]

Turok sat and watched as the initiates came into view. "I came to talk to you again. You left with tears in your eyes and it sparked my curiosity." He remained seated as he spoke to the young ones. "I will not deny the fact that I'm too close to your temple but im not known for being cautious. So tell me golden eyed one, what is your name and why were tears forming when you stormed off?" His eyes drift over to the boy, who still persisted in trying to look intimidating. "Relax your shoulders boy. There is no need for it here." Turok sounded annoyed as he spoke. He quickly refocused on the girl awaiting a reponse from his seated position.

 

[Iridescence]

"It's been a rough week," Calei replied to the Sith. Really, it's been a rough couple of years, but she didn't want to dwell on that. She felt the tension emitting from Cyrus. She kept one of her hands relaxed and reached out towards Cyrus, as if to say, It's okay, and I'm here. It has indeed been a rough week for the girl, but she didn't want to relieve too much information, so she hit the big point. "I took my first life. It was hard, one of the hardest things I've had to deal with. When you said you've taken so many lives, as if it was nothing, it hit me. You called me 'golden one'. My mother called me that. And no one else calls me that, ever and they aren't going to." Calei explained herself calmly, but firmly. Irritation bit in her tone in certain bits.

Anger flared up once more, as she thought about the previous communication, but she swallowed it's heat. The Dark side had been reaching out to Calei a lot lately, she fought it every step of the way. She had to keep fighting it. She refocused on her curiosity and met eyes with the Sith. "And why are you so curious about a Jedi Initiate that could have every intention of turning you in, when she gave you a chance to leave?" Her mind flitted over the option of turning the Sith in, but she almost didn't feel like putting forth the effort. She wanted to see where this went.

 

[Shax]

Calei spoke, she seemed much more confident in her words this time. Though he did feel a little slighted at her words, it wasn't comforting to know that Calei felt she could confide in a Sith before him. He knew it was an irrational reaction, as a subject it didn't come up, but he had begun considering Calei as a friend, and he at least expected her to say something if it was bothering her. He looked down at the ground, he wasn't accustomed to personal talk, so he felt a little uncomfortable listening to two others speak about something so personal in front of him.

Cyrus figured he could chime in, but didn't really know when the right moment would be. He didn't want to interrupt, and in all honesty he didn't really know what he wanted to say, so he watched and waited, trying to memorise the Sith's mannerisms and actions. He glanced around, making sure there was no one important headed their way, though he didn't really know what he would do if anyone was coming towards them. All in all, he was frustrated with his indecision, which only compounded upon his worries and discomfort.

 

[210yeti]

"I see. Taking my first life was hard as well but you must understand, I grew up on Korriban. I was blinded by the Dark Side and i never considered my actions." As he spoke he noted the boys uneasiness with the situation and made a note of it. "And I am sorry for reminding you of your mother but you never told me your name." Turok glanced around when the boy did eyeing possible escape routes in case of an emergency. "Lastly, I don't know why I am so curious in two initiates from the Jedi Order. Maybe you are the first two to speak to me almost as another human being other than a Sith Marauder or perhaps it is because the Force is pulling towards a path to redemption but which one is unknown to me." He leaned back against the wall to stretch his back and once again check around. He hoped this interaction looked like to initiates were talking to a beggar to everyone else around.

 

[Iridescence]

As Calei spoke, she knew what she was doing. Potentially not, but, what's done is done. It was personal, yes, but it had happened. She couldn't hide it, mainly from herself. She felt quite bad for Cyrus, and guilty that she couldn't at least confide in him. She thought all of this as carefully listening to the Sith's words. To show the Sith that she had acknowledged what he had said. The Initiate searched for words, she opened her mouth to say something, but no sound came out. She honestly wasn't expecting to have to say her name. She didn't really want to. Calei looked to Cyrus, her mild panic apparent in her eyes. Do we tell him our names?! said the gaze.

Rein was, at first, determined to dodge the name exchange. "We really don't know that either, why you are so interested in us," Calei responded carefully, still uncertain on what to say next. With a sigh, and her brain on overdrive, she told Turok her first name. "And this is my friend and fellow Initiate," Initiate Rein motioned for Cyrus to follow, and giving him another panicked stare of can you please speak to this guy too?

 

[Shax]

Cyrus was unsure, which of course was the common theme of this conversation. He returned Calei's looks with a neutral expression, doing his best not to show any of his thoughts. Calei turned to look at him, hiding her thoughts from the Sith, whereas if he returned an expression, the Sith could try and deduce what was being thought. Cyrus knew he was being paranoid, but he wanted to be careful. He listened as Calei gave her name, and followed her lead as she attempted to introduce him. "I'm Cyrus, pleasure to meet you." He spoke tonelessly, and only gave the Sith a polite greeting.

He kept his voice the same as he had when he said his name, though he raised his right eyebrow inquisitively "Before we get any further, I'd like to ask you a question. From what I understand, most Sith think it would be a good death, to die fighting and killing Jedi on their holy worlds. I have no doubt that you could have taken us down easily, yet you speak and act... very unsith-like in this sense. What stays your hand?" He didn't know what he wanted out of an answer, he didn't even know if this had been answered already. The stress that had built up during their initial confrontation had clouded his usually good memory.

 

[210yeti]

The boy finally spoke granted it was at the urging of Calei but he spoke. "It is true that the Sith would find no greater pleasure in slaughtering the people on this world. The reason I've been so 'un-sith' like," Turok stopped and looked down to formulate his words. After a brief moment, he looks back at them, "it was on one of your outpost worlds, me and a few other marauders were dispatched to deal with them. I did as i was ordered but it wasn't until i came across a group of younglings being guarded by two seniors of the order. Wether they were just knights or masters of the Order never came into my mind but something stopped me. I dont know if it was the Force or the elderly couple manipulating it against me but what ever it was it changed something." Turok knew his explanation was poor but it was what he had at the time. He never took his eyes off the initiates as he spoke to them. Cementing his honesty to his story.