Ask Plot [Dantooine] The Long Road

Oren Zapan · Mar 28, 2020

Dantooine, was once home to ancient Jedi, and was often still used by those in their ranks, but mostly by children searching for their crystals for the first time. It was a remote world with little resources to call its own, just long rolling green plains that seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see. Oren had spent time here as a child, training and even found his old crystal all those years ago.

But, today was not a day for memories, it was for something entirely different, it had been months or maybe a year, so much had happened that it was hard to truly recall the incident on the wheel and the arrest of this man. Things had happened and the Sith had been declared and he fell between the cracks for sometime, and so he sat in seclusion and isolation, hopefully thinking on his past and how the Knights of Ren had molded him into a cold and emotionless tool. There was still a chance for him to find redemption, but it would require a full analysis on himself and to face the very darkness that sat in side of him.

Neither Oren nor the Pantoran Jedi that was with him would be able to do such a thing for the man, it would be on his own to find the redemption and calling--they could merely give him the tools. The Jedi Master had blindfolded the darksider, keeping him bound in the back of the ship as they arrived. He would not know what planet he was on or what part of the galaxy, not until they passed judgement upon him and his journey was complete. As they arrived he would step out, looking towards the Jedi Knight with a nod. "Bring him out into the field, and unfold his blinds..it's time." All around them would be a vast green field, with grey clouds and distant ruins.

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Indy Sati · Mar 28, 2020

Dantooine.

The last time she had been here, she had been with her Master. The old witch was a cheerful woman, dragging along a wide-eyed Indy along, cheerfully explaining about crystals and the Force... and she never forgot a single lesson. She glanced sideways at Oren, violet brows arching subtly. "Yes, Master Oren," she replied simply, stepping through the ship, towards the cargo hold.

...Honestly, the guy wasn't a lightweight, but she wasn't gonna carry him. He could walk, and unarmed, she was going to just keep his hands bound... until after they would get off the ship. She unbound his feet, however, her entire demeanor one of utmost calm. She felt at home here; though it was a backwater world, it was relatively peaceful in the name of commercial value. Very little to dot the skies or man the air here; she took a deep breath of fresh air as she guided their person of interest out.

All felt light here, calm. Idyllic in the best way of things. On most planets she felt her focus narrowed to a fine point; hostility everywhere. Here, however, she felt remarkably at peace. As the Master instructed, she removed his blind first, allowing his vision to adjust. He'd see the violet hair and blue skin of the Pantoran, perhaps, adjusting from dark to light, then the odd clothes she wore. Odd, for no robes, and no visible lightsaber. For all intents and purposes, she almost looked like a scoundrel fresh outta Hutt space.

Just as she liked it.

"Hey," she tilted her head subtly to him, golden eyes calm. Not the most auspicious of greetings, but it would have to do. They weren't here to do the hard work for this guy; he had to figure out that challenge himself. Though it was surprising they felt they needed a Knight and a Master here.

This should be interesting.

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Rowa · Mar 28, 2020

Rowa sat calm and collected. It had been over a month or two since his detainment after the events on the Wheel. He had been bound by the feet, hands, and had a bag over his head. He felt them jerk out of hyperspace and the sensation of entering the atmosphere. Without a thought he sensed someone coming towards him. Not hostile but definitely not looking to make friends. He quietly felt his feet being unbound and helped up. He felt them push him down what appeared to be a ramp before the sensation of fresh air and sunlight hit him, even with the bag over his head. When the bag was finally removed his eyes squinted from the sun. He had been in a dark cell for a couple of months so it came as a shock to his system when real sunlight hit him. He raised his bound hands over his face to soften the blow, looking around to find the Jedi Oren Zapan and another whose face was unfamiliar to him standing either side to him. He looked back toward the ship, then towards the open fields of a planet he didn't recognize. After finally taking in his surroundings he looked back towards Zapan.

"Where am I?" he asked as he stared at the two Jedi, looking around to find his gear, or at the very least his droid...
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Oren Zapan · Mar 29, 2020

The Jedi Master would slide his hands into his vest as he peered towards the man who came down the ramp, he could still feel the emotions ringing from the man, uncertainty and maybe even a bit of confusion. He had been treated well, probably better than most of the galaxy would have given if they were in the Jedi's circumstances, but Jedi were meant to hold themselves to a higher standard, one that looked beyond the simplicity of nature, to make difficult choices that would make those you protect question you and today was one of those days.

The Jedi watched the pale man's face dart around, looking for his possessions, which was understandable. "Everything you had on that ship is gone now," he'd say truthfully as he crossed his arms, "It's in the custody of the Rangers now, and I have no doubts that they will be reluctant to give you what you want."

He'd pause as he peered out towards the rolling hills, "Where you are, the name means little, I'm afraid I don't trust with you that information currently," he'd turn back to face the man. "You have been granted an opportunity that many don't get, and that is a second chance. But, you must earn that chance and neither I nor can my friend give this to you." He'd say quietly as he bent down to peer towards the man.

"Today, we will show you the fundamental tools of what it means to walk the path of the Jedi, and then it will be up to you to find that light or to dwell in darkness..Just know that there will be no third chance." His words were sharp, but calm and emotionless, "Indy, could you explain the significance of this planet to our new friend?"

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Indy Sati · Mar 29, 2020

She smiled briefly; the smallest moment, actually, at the man's first confirmation of such things. She had her doubts... but held them deep. To redeem themselves was no easy trial... the path to the Dark Side was all too easy, especially for those who considered themselves part of its' eternal hunger. At Oren's words, she decided she would simplify with her own flair.

"It's a place of new beginnings; perhaps you can feel it." She tilted her head slightly, planting her feet into the ground. "Of power... different from what you've known. Many have come here, and many have learned here." A brief nostalgic flicker touched her eyes, but it was gone in almost an instant.

"This is your new beginning." Simple, blunt, and straightforward. Unlike most, she didn't like pretty words or elegant phrases, and from what she had been apprised this young man had claimed he was used... just how much of that was the truth wasn't certain. But she supposed being straightforward would be three steps ahead than leaving him in the dark.

Time for a small test of her own.

"Would you be willing to feel this new beginning?" she asked, golden eyes contemplative. Her hands rested on her hips, face set in a calm expression of waiting. It was time for him to take his first steps, so to speak.

She and Oren could give him lectures about this place, but it was their companion who would make the ultimate choice for himself. She took a couple steps back, allowing him to follow... or make the choice to go back into the ship, back to the Dark if he so chose. But ultimately... it was his decision to make, and he would sense no judgement from the Knight.

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Rowa · Mar 30, 2020

Rowa wanted to feel anger for the loss of his things, his ship, he especially felt it for ONI, but it subsided as the pantoran spoke. He watched her for a moment and listened as he looked down at the ground, giving a sigh that this was his situation and like all things he would have to make the best of it. When asked would he be willing to feel a new beginning he looked at her and sighed, "I don't know i'm just-" His thoughts recalled back to what Inabe said to him on the Wheel. He paused for a moment before as his thoughts began to repeat what she said over and over, "...A good person" he said quietly before he took in a deep breath. He turned back to the two Jedi, staring at them with calm and a sense of focus, "What must I do?" he asked bluntly, "How do i gain this new beginning?" he asked further...

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Indy Sati · May 2, 2020

She smiled. It was a warm, genuine smile, pleased it seemed he asked. "You must be willing to change," she answered calmly, glancing to the Master beside her briefly. "And willing to take that first step for freedom. Not just from the horrors you've endured... but from the path that strays from being good. It won't be easy," she warned, head tilted slightly.

"But the first step, the first choice, is yours. You can go back... or if you're ready, if you want answers, come with us."

Blunt, straightforward. She wasn't going to wait with pretty speeches or words; it was his choice, and his alone. And she would wait until he would make it for himself.

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Rowa · May 2, 2020

Rowa stood there for a moment as the Pantoran Jedi explained in a rather blunt manner, something that caught his attention and appreciated. He gave a nod as he took a step to the side and stared at the two jedi, his mind wondering whether if this was a good idea. It wouldn't be until he felt a pulse run up his spine, followed by a whisper in the ear with now words, as if it were just wind. Rowa snapped his head to the right, looking out into the endless plains before him. His eyes darted left to right, trying to find the source of this wind. Nothing. It came quick to Rowa that it wasn't something physical but more connected to the Force. Something Familiar, something old...Something calling to him. He turned to the Pantoran and the other Jedi and gave a nod, "Then Lead on Jedi" Rowa stated, waiting for what the Jedi would do next...

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UPDATE: Given that this Thread has slowed to a halt, I have decided to post the next part here.

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