Under Justice's Blade [Character Test DoTR]

[AuroraRogersSkywalker]

Now that the real part of the mission was finally about to begin, Saerina tried to put aside any thoughts of nervousness. She was so used to being a Padawan; being a Jedi Knight was still extremely brand new to her. She didn't at all like being responsible for other people, or making decisions based on cold facts, or being in charge of anything, but now that she had moved on from her position of just trying to learn things, she knew she would have to get used to this sooner or later. But then there was also the doubt.... was she really worthy of mentoring and protecting these Padawans? What would happen if she let everyone down?

Those questions had no answer. Taking a brief moment to quiet her mind and concentrate on the Force, she started to address the Padawans' concerns. "Good question, Fen. Whichever team finishes with the bomb first will go and deal with the third one. Whichever team finishes first should contact the other team, if possible. Everyone will meet back here once the bombs are all disabled. Does that make sense?"

In truth, she didn't quite know what to do about Aodán not knowing how to defuse a bomb. Saerina herself wasn't the best at it either, but she had done it once or twice and figured she would be able to manage. But, there was obviously no time to learn it now... "As for the defusing of the bombs, it is a tricky process, I'll admit. I don't know if you would be able to contact me and I can help walk you through it. If possible, one of us could try to locate and disable their jammers, but we probably won't be able to do that without engaging them directly. If all else fails, concentrate on the Force as best as you can, and it will guide you." The Force had never failed her before. She had failed to use the Force correctly at times, but the Force itself was infallible.

She nodded in agreement when Aodán said they should head off. "Let's go then. We will stay in contact with each other as needed, and may the Force be with us all."

 

[Fen Vel]

As a plan, Fen would rate it as barely, but there was nothing more that could be done with what they had. Time was off the essence and the situation they were given, getting rid of the bombs and saving anyone left on the ship came as the top priority. Having to trust in a Force she could barely feel when it came to diffusing an explosive that might destroy a ship, that part was pretty, hairy. Having an actual explosive expert or some sort of leverage over the attackers, could they get that? That she could tell they had no means of escape but if it was the ship they wanted then, what next? They couldn't hope to hide a cruise ship could they? So was it a statement, or as a weapon? A ship this size could destroy a city if it was dropped on it, why though? Where? There were no inhabited planets in this system, so could it be anywhere? If that was the case though, wouldn't blowing up the reactors be counter to their plan? This was what was on her mind as the three of them briskly walked towards the lift at the back of the hanger. There were no answered but that did still mean something, it meant whatever was happening was complicated and that meant it might be possible to manipulate it.

Unarmed as she was, Fen kept to the back of the four of them. Letting them guide her while she thought hard to no avail. The minds of everyone made up and their plan settled by those more experiences than her, the girl remained quiet. The lift opened and inside the wide space, just the sound of the repulsorlifts as they rose up against false gravity. At least now she was only getting sucked into space if they completely failed and the ship exploded, what a weight off her mind. A deep breath, a moment closing her eyes and a slightly sway of her hands to the left. Just on the edge of feeling there was just the hint of the Force, something she could barely detect as anything at all and meant to help her. That trust part was hard, however Fen had never trusted anyone before and risen high in life. She was alive because she thought for herself and won when it mattered, today she would have to make sure was the same. First the bombs, then the ship and then go home. If only it was so simple.

The lift stopped at the engineering level for the first reactor, the big main doors visible from the lift and not a soul in sight. They might have to be quick, it might be an ambush or they could think it was secure and have more pressing mattered now the ship was almost empty. Looking to Sidal she didn't smile this time, just stepped off the lift and wiggled her fingers against her hips. If she thought that luck was something worth wishing for, she might have done so. Instead she just looked right on ahead, time for part one of the plan.