Prani had no answer to his question. She chewed her lip, “I’m sorry, that was a jerk thing for me to say,” She blurted out, feeling terrible. Why shouldn’t he tell all his friends they’re incredible? Of course they’re incredible! Since when was Prani so selfish? None of this made any sense! He dashed her line of thought when he drew out the flower. Prani blinked at him, her face heating up again when he drew close to tuck the flower behind her ear. She mirrored his big smile, suddenly elated and forgetting about her social awkwardness.
Before she could ponder on what he said next, he was darting off towards the castle, “Hey! No fair! I’m in a heavy dress!” She complained as she rushed after him. She used the Force to tug some low plants in his face to harmlessly fill his mouth with leaves on his attempt to race back. Giggling past him, Prani dashed towards the castle.
It wasn’t till they were on the shuttle, mostly dried, that Prani glanced over at him, “Thanks Shaw,” She said with a smile, “This was the best day I’ve had…in a long time,” She said sheepishly.
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It had been a few weeks since the trip into town. Prani and Shaw saw each other in passing, but they were mostly occupied with their individual classes and studies. And of course, being a popular kid, Shaw was always surrounded by a group in the hallways. One day Prani found herself wandering towards the dorms where he stayed. She had heard that he had a master and who it was. While she had never met the Jedi Master herself, the other padawans couldn’t stop talking about it. Prani also knew he would be gone for a while, so thought to visit him before he left.
She wore one of her usual dresses that the other padawans teased her about because it looked so ‘old timey’, but otherwise had her bag with her. Prani had the flower Shaw had given her in her hair, looking as vibrant as the day he tucked it behind her ear. With plant surge as her specialty, she was able to keep it alive and well.
Prani took a deep, nervous breath before knocking on his door.
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