[It takes a bit for him to see this as he was busily cleaning up the kitchen and putting things away. He was just about to walk out the door when he decided to check the network and saw this.]
Ezra! I was just going to go look for you! I’m glad you’re all right.
hey hope you're doing alright i know we didn't really start off on the right foot sorry we're actually in similar situations if you think about it everyone expecting someone else i should stop texting
Edited (i invented a new idiom somehow) Date: 2023-11-08 06:42 am (UTC)
[He thought text might be easier, but he generally prefers voice too, but also he hasn't talked to anyone in Basic in forever and it's. Yeah.]
It's a lot, for sure. Ezra- the other- he said you haven't been knighted? I haven't either. I don't know how much you know about me, but honestly... I really don't know anything about you. If that helps, at all.
And just as honestly? Not much. I know more about the other Ezra’s experiences in other worlds more than what he did back home. Though he told me little about that too.
But oddly enough… that does help. Everyone seems to know me as a much older man. A great Jedi. Practically a legend. And it’s… overwhelming.
Try having your alternate younger self be knighted before you. It's weird, seeing myself in Jedi robes when I never... you know.
I'm sure, though, that I never would have imagined this future for myself either. I know it's repetitive, but we really only can focus on the present. You don't need to be any of that, and if you think about it... having youth's a good thing too, right?
Although honestly, you do look better with a beard.
Yes, I suppose so. My master would have said much the same. Getting past all of that and… other things has been more difficult than I would have expected.
[He’s also definitely touching his face at the moment as he tries to imagine facial hair.]
You really think I look better with a beard? I would grow one if I was knighted. Though I suppose that didn’t stop you.
It's not easy. "Letting go" and all that. I just try to... I don't know, accept what I can. Try to live by my master's example. [Ezra laughs lightly, nostalgic as he remembers one of Kanan's very early lessons] And he'd remind me about doing, not trying. You know.
But yeah! I didn't have too much of a choice given where I was, this was just easier to maintain. I know the braid's a padawan thing, but the haircut too? I'd definitely grow it out if I were you.
[the young woman who'd shown up at his and Ezra's door sends him a message. her entire visible body is white as snow, except for her long, pitch black hair and piercing blue eyes. there's what looks like a crown on her head, but upon closer examination, it's clear that it's made up of short black antlers, twisted into a short, crownlike shape]
I wish to make amends. We did not have an auspicious meeting and I truly regret that. My intentions were pure and my manner is that of my people, however both combined led to a...misunderstanding.
[she blushes pale blue] I would not have lingering suspicion between us. Places like this have a nasty tendency to force cooperation, as I'm sure you've seen for yourself. Should we be...well, I'd rather have cordiality between us rather than suspicion. That would almost certainly lead to a disaster for both of us.
Please, I wish for your forgiveness for this has been laying heavily on my mind. And in places like this, we need as much amity as possible.
[Sigh. He supposes he should have expected this. It’s time to be the Jedi that he should be and handle this with grace. So he puts on a carefully neutral expression as he replies.]
Hello… Tinya isn’t it?
There’s no need to ask forgiveness or make amends. I hold no ill will towards you.
I know I was rather abrupt the last time we spoke, but I was simply protecting my roommate who you had put in an uncomfortable position. We recently formed a bond and can feel each other's emotions and I may have acted rashly as I’m still getting accustomed to it.
[while hers is gently imploring. she's summoning every bit of grace of her own, one bourn out of five thousand years of Wazzo queens, a role she herself will have to accept at some point.
assuming her mother ceases her endless power-grabbing across the United Planets and pays attention to their homeworld for once]
Yes. And you are Obi-Wan Kenobi.
That is a relief. I feared that any further interaction between us would be colored by suspicion. [on his part. she knows who she is, she knows her own value. she is the Daughter of Bgztl and that means something, even in a place like this]
Indeed. I was unaware of your bond with Ezra. But again, putting him in an uncomfortable position was the opposite of what I intended. For...requests such as I made, formality and respect are key. Those and those alone are what I was attempting to convey.
I understand your intentions, and I respect your cultural norms.
[He says all of this very diplomatically.]
However, please try to understand that we are a simple people that emphasize humility. Having someone fall prostrate before us is... embarrassing to say the least.
[Not to mention it makes one suspicious of ulterior motives, but that has already been resolved.]
[too diplomatically? she's heard that tone before, has been hearing it ever since she was five]
Ah. Our cultures are in exact opposition. For such a mien is a sign of respect and humility itself on Bgztl. I am second in line to its throne; while I am away I feel as though I must be an example. [a slight hint of mirth] Until I know someone better.
[Is it too much? He's still learning how to be a good negotiator. He hasn't earned himself a name in that yet. Still the somewhat blunt and sassy young man that he is.]
Well then, I suppose we will need to come to a compromise.
For a Jedi, a sign of respect is a simple bow.
[He puts his device down but still with a good view of him so he can demonstrate. Clasping his hands in the oversized sleeves of his robe he then dips in the polite version of a Jedi bow.]
In the most extreme case, where one is showing subservience to another Jedi particularly a master, a Jedi will hold a slightly bowed position while keeping one's gaze downward.
[and she's rather blunt and sassy as well. but not until she's comfortable with someone. she feels like they could get there, given the bend of their conversation so far but she doesn't want to make assumptions]
Indeed. [with a smile] Compromise is what keeps the galaxy on an even keel.
Oh?
[she watches keenly, blue eyes focused] That, I can do while not conflicting too much with my own cultural norms. [and her smile widens a bit, eyes warm]
[He thinks about that for a moment because that's not a common question.]
An appropriate circumstance would be when say... expressing great remorse. But that posture is most often reserved for masters, which Ezra and I are not. Not yet anyway.
[well, when one is a diplomat practically from birth, one must be ready for any scenario]
Ah. Then I take it that the first bow displayed would be appropriate, even in formal situations. But be myself under ordinary ones. [another bit of mirth] Though, myself will generally involve elaborate gowns. I'm used to them, used to fighting in them. They're part of whom I am.
[ On Christmas morning, Obi-Wan will find a parcel wrapped in brown paper and tied up with a plain string. There's a tag stating "From Steve - Merry Christmas" with a brief note on the back saying that it's customary for him to celebrate this holiday by giving gifts.
Inside contains a pair of fingerless gloves knit in a slate blue with contrasting white snowflakes around the fingers. ]
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Date: 2023-09-21 11:54 pm (UTC)Not exactly sure how long it will take me to get back.
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Date: 2023-09-22 02:00 am (UTC)Ezra! I was just going to go look for you! I’m glad you’re all right.
Stay there. I’ll come to you.
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Date: 2023-11-08 06:41 am (UTC)hope you're doing alright
i know we didn't really start off on the right foot
sorry
we're actually in similar situations if you think about it
everyone expecting someone else
i should
stop
texting
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Date: 2023-11-10 04:18 pm (UTC)[So he’s doing voice instead!]
I’m sorry too. And… I definitely understand why you feel that way.
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Date: 2023-11-10 08:34 pm (UTC)[He thought text might be easier, but he generally prefers voice too, but also he hasn't talked to anyone in Basic in forever and it's. Yeah.]
It's a lot, for sure. Ezra- the other- he said you haven't been knighted? I haven't either. I don't know how much you know about me, but honestly... I really don't know anything about you. If that helps, at all.
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Date: 2023-11-11 02:13 am (UTC)And just as honestly? Not much. I know more about the other Ezra’s experiences in other worlds more than what he did back home. Though he told me little about that too.
But oddly enough… that does help. Everyone seems to know me as a much older man. A great Jedi. Practically a legend. And it’s… overwhelming.
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Date: 2023-11-11 02:26 am (UTC)I'm sure, though, that I never would have imagined this future for myself either. I know it's repetitive, but we really only can focus on the present. You don't need to be any of that, and if you think about it... having youth's a good thing too, right?
Although honestly, you do look better with a beard.
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Date: 2023-11-11 02:38 am (UTC)Yes, I suppose so. My master would have said much the same. Getting past all of that and… other things has been more difficult than I would have expected.
[He’s also definitely touching his face at the moment as he tries to imagine facial hair.]
You really think I look better with a beard? I would grow one if I was knighted. Though I suppose that didn’t stop you.
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Date: 2023-11-11 02:46 am (UTC)But yeah! I didn't have too much of a choice given where I was, this was just easier to maintain. I know the braid's a padawan thing, but the haircut too? I'd definitely grow it out if I were you.
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Date: 2023-11-11 02:55 am (UTC)[He gives his best gravely Yoda impression.]
Do or do not. There is no try.
[He then snorts.]
You’re not the first person to think that. But I’ve had this literally all my life. And giving it up without being knighted just doesn’t feel right.
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Date: 2023-11-11 02:59 am (UTC)[Given how long it's been since he's actually heard Yoda.]
We could just knight you. And me, while we're at it.
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Date: 2023-11-11 03:11 am (UTC)But you need a master to do the knighting. We don’t have any here.
[Sorry Ezra, he’s very much a stickler for the rules and traditions.]
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Date: 2023-12-06 08:31 pm (UTC)I wish to make amends. We did not have an auspicious meeting and I truly regret that. My intentions were pure and my manner is that of my people, however both combined led to a...misunderstanding.
[she blushes pale blue] I would not have lingering suspicion between us. Places like this have a nasty tendency to force cooperation, as I'm sure you've seen for yourself. Should we be...well, I'd rather have cordiality between us rather than suspicion. That would almost certainly lead to a disaster for both of us.
Please, I wish for your forgiveness for this has been laying heavily on my mind. And in places like this, we need as much amity as possible.
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Date: 2023-12-07 12:51 am (UTC)Hello… Tinya isn’t it?
There’s no need to ask forgiveness or make amends. I hold no ill will towards you.
I know I was rather abrupt the last time we spoke, but I was simply protecting my roommate who you had put in an uncomfortable position. We recently formed a bond and can feel each other's emotions and I may have acted rashly as I’m still getting accustomed to it.
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Date: 2023-12-07 02:52 pm (UTC)assuming her mother ceases her endless power-grabbing across the United Planets and pays attention to their homeworld for once]
Yes. And you are Obi-Wan Kenobi.
That is a relief. I feared that any further interaction between us would be colored by suspicion. [on his part. she knows who she is, she knows her own value. she is the Daughter of Bgztl and that means something, even in a place like this]
Indeed. I was unaware of your bond with Ezra. But again, putting him in an uncomfortable position was the opposite of what I intended. For...requests such as I made, formality and respect are key. Those and those alone are what I was attempting to convey.
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Date: 2023-12-07 03:53 pm (UTC)[He says all of this very diplomatically.]
However, please try to understand that we are a simple people that emphasize humility. Having someone fall prostrate before us is... embarrassing to say the least.
[Not to mention it makes one suspicious of ulterior motives, but that has already been resolved.]
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Date: 2023-12-07 04:34 pm (UTC)[too diplomatically? she's heard that tone before, has been hearing it ever since she was five]
Ah. Our cultures are in exact opposition. For such a mien is a sign of respect and humility itself on Bgztl. I am second in line to its throne; while I am away I feel as though I must be an example. [a slight hint of mirth] Until I know someone better.
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Date: 2023-12-07 04:57 pm (UTC)Well then, I suppose we will need to come to a compromise.
For a Jedi, a sign of respect is a simple bow.
[He puts his device down but still with a good view of him so he can demonstrate. Clasping his hands in the oversized sleeves of his robe he then dips in the polite version of a Jedi bow.]
In the most extreme case, where one is showing subservience to another Jedi particularly a master, a Jedi will hold a slightly bowed position while keeping one's gaze downward.
[He demonstrates that as well.]
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Date: 2023-12-07 05:07 pm (UTC)Indeed. [with a smile] Compromise is what keeps the galaxy on an even keel.
Oh?
[she watches keenly, blue eyes focused] That, I can do while not conflicting too much with my own cultural norms. [and her smile widens a bit, eyes warm]
When is the latter appropriate for outsiders?
[she commits that to memory as well]
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Date: 2023-12-07 05:17 pm (UTC)An appropriate circumstance would be when say... expressing great remorse. But that posture is most often reserved for masters, which Ezra and I are not. Not yet anyway.
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Date: 2023-12-07 05:33 pm (UTC)Ah. Then I take it that the first bow displayed would be appropriate, even in formal situations. But be myself under ordinary ones. [another bit of mirth] Though, myself will generally involve elaborate gowns. I'm used to them, used to fighting in them. They're part of whom I am.
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Date: 2023-12-07 05:48 pm (UTC)[He picks up his device again and moves to sit down on a chair in his bedroom.]
What you wear is not really of any concern. Jedi usually dress in very modest robes such as the ones I wear.
[Usually. We will not go into how scantily clad a few of the ladies can be.]
But I've been around royalty a number of times, some of which dress just as elaborately as you do.
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Date: 2023-12-07 06:01 pm (UTC)[she smiles, warmth clear]
I see. I did know Ezra to a degree in Trench and knew of other Jedi there, though I'd not had the chance to befriend many of them before the end.
[scanty clothing can be its own distraction]
It is a bit of an occupational hazard. Though, a pretty one! Was one of the members of royalty you knew named Padme?
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Date: 2023-12-20 12:43 am (UTC)Inside contains a pair of fingerless gloves knit in a slate blue with contrasting white snowflakes around the fingers. ]