Core Skills 101

[Taruna]

"Your spirit is on the right track there. You did finish the job, didn't you? As on how to improve this, there are some holocrons and other Jedi who can help you with your concentration. Various ways to meditate and even some computer programs can do the trick. We will get to this later, I will first complete an assessment of what you can do so far if that's okay.

She then took a satisfied sip of the bottle, only out of the secondary reason that his efforts had to be not for nothing but mainly because she was thirsty. "How's your tutaminis?

 

[CSantanna]

Sil was resting his hands on his knees to catch himself. The physical work wasn't the worst he had experienced but this was the most he had ever use the force in such a short time. It was taking a told on him. He could almost see his breath how hard he was breathing, but he couldn't stop not now. Not in front of Taruna, not in front of the Knight. He would learn everything he could, a little shortness of breath wouldn't stop that. As ma always said when you feel the pain recognize it that is your weakness leaving you. As long as you strive through it you will reach new thresholds in your abilities.

Standing himself up, taking a few deep breaths to catch himself before replaying to her. "Well its nonexistent, I know that it suppose to be able to stop blaster fire and if your good possibly stop a light saber. That is just about all, how to actually use the force like that might be beyond me "

 

[Taruna]

"Well, Tutaminis... or the ability of energy control is actually closer to you then you may actually Imagine. I will keep that in mind for a more thorough training. It's important to at least know the basics, as it will help you in more ways than you possibly imagine." the knight answered with a serious tone in her voice. "Nevertheless, there are more things you at leas need to know if you wish to get a Knight. Aside from the most loved telekinesis, tutaminis, and of course the so called 'Force sense', you will need to be trained and at least be able to perform Force jump, which also includes the landing, by the way as well as Force speed, and Force stealth." she paused a moment to let that sink "Those things will be a different challenge for any padawan, as your attunement to the Force and alignment to most of these abilities will be different. I would like to train with you what you already can, and if necessary teach you what you need to fulfill that. So we have speed and Tutaminis covered, how's your jumping skill?"

 

[CSantanna]

What she was saying made sense, you us the force as a way to control energy. That seem to be the gist of it, but was worrying him was the way she said "thorough training". That tone of voice usually came with either pain or soreness or more than likely both. That figure because if the requirement for become a Knight was a steep as she said. That would mean a lot of night with very little sleep and a whole lot of training. As dad always said the path forward is full with hardships but one mush not give up. Taking a swing of water form one of the bottle before pouring the rest over his head. "I can jump. I know at least my force is aligned enough with that to be able to jump. So as long as you're willing to help I will be will to learn, because I know that your time to teach is limit being a Knight and all."

 

[Taruna]

Taruna was unsure if that meant that he was able to support his jumping ability that came naturally with having legs with the Force or not, so she had to inquire "So you did not jet experience the fact that you can jump higher or drop from higher places without hurting yourself? Do not worry, we have means to teach that quickly, but once you have the gist of it, enhancing the Jumps and inevitable landings will also just be a matter of training. What about your abolity to enhance your senses? Did you ever get into a situation where you felt something strange or had a sudden increase of sight, smell or hearing? A finer touch mayhaps?"

 

[CSantanna]

"Not really. You have to remember where I'm from, Glee is a planet that is mostly covered in water. Being the Nautolan that I am, I spent almost all of my life under water and the deeper you go the greater the pressure. So when I jump I need a greater amount of force but on most other planet, the same amount of force carries me much higher. The lack of water pressure on you at all times. It like if you walk in weighted boot then took them off for the first time." Taking a deep breath before continuing unconsciously running his hands over his ears. "At the same time it affects my ability to hear others. Everything sounds a lot softer, noise doesn't seem as sharp. It's like hearing things with a cloth over your ears, well at least now before it was more like ear plugs. To be able keep up with our conversation even, I've need to give most of my attention to making out what you were saying. My eyesight got much better though, that was a plus." Clenching his fist for a sec. "That's why I don't mind training my body its not as bad but the force is different"

 

[Taruna]

While the Knight listened, her smile got a little wider with each sentence. "That was interesting she admitted "And tremendously helpful. I think I can work with that much easier now. Normal training will do you no good, you may need to adapt to a different environment first."

She then rubbed her chin slightly while she created a training plan, leaving the temporary student standing there for a few seconds before adressing him again "I will not be able to train you all you need, but I can contact some known teachers and can see if we can put together a shedule later. For now, I will beginn with the bare basics. Do you know the actual Jedi Code and how to meditate?"

 

[CSantanna]

She was right, he was so used to the pressure in the water that most training didn't faze him. But the difference between environments was clear and it was affecting him. If he couldn't adapt what good would he be to the order in the war. As his mum always told him the best weapon a solider has is his body and his mind. Those two things alone can bring about victory if they are trained well. However the Jedi extend this to three as the force is just as necessary as the mind and the body.

"Ahh the basic the one thing a person mush master before they can advance. I know the code and for as how to meditate I guess my way it pretty simple. I learnt the basic of Ventress back when I on Glee. Not much choice at the time but I like the form to hit quickly and careful. Focuses mostly on speed and precision to defeat an enemy. So I slowed it down to a crawl taking each step a second at a time, letting my mind focus from that. Reflecting on the code, reciting it as I move, trying to get a greater understanding of it. A way to remind me what my purpose is and what I train for."

 

[Taruna]

That were good news. Knowing the code and how to meditate proper were some things that was underestimated far too quickly. Taruna herself switched from sleeping normally to meditation not so long ago since the war was officially declared and thus was able to spend almost twenty hours per day training.

But simply taking what he said as a given would have been sloppy, so she decided to take his knowledge to a test.

She nodded and pointed at a mattress used for simple training. "Good. Let me see how firm you are. Let me hear the code and give me a simple explanation for each line what they mean to you, then I want to see how you meditate. If there's room for improvement, I will give you some pointers if I can and afterwards we will do some jumping training. If you get some progress at that, I'll show you.." and here she switched to telepathy A way to coordinate in battle without announcing your plans to the opponent

 

[CSantanna]

Telepathy ! He knew that Jedi were able to use the force in this way but was the first time anyone had done it with him. Earlier he thought it wasn't possible to be more amazed with her skill but this alone Then he started his mediation, eyes shut moving through the basic from of the Ventress .The first of the ten basic steps of the form. Grasping imaginary sabres in his hands he begin. Taking the normally quick movements and slowing them down, almost to a crawl.

"The code consist of five principles that guide us as Jedi and as people. To understand them is to live them in life. The fist pillar is that of serenity. That there is no emotion, there is peace. To not let our emotions guide our judgement, to let it blind us from the true choice. We feel it acknowledge our feeling it but we never let it control us. The second pillar is that of understanding. The code that there is no ignorance there is knowledge. To never let what we don't understand cloud our judgement. It is the embodiment of a belief that many have that fear is not real. Fear does not control us or our actions and knowledge gives us the tools to fight the fear. " Moving into the fourth stance.

"Following is the pillar there is no passion, there is serenity. It is the calm that comes with understanding. The reasoning that allows a Jedi to make the right choice for the great good. Be it for the mission or for people he servers. Next is the pillar that binds the community. There is no chaos, there is harmony. It is that we are all connect. No matter where you came from and what you might have done. It is this pillar that makes me believe that even if a person has allowed them to be tainted by the dark. They can still be brought to the light. They can still shown the right path.

The final pillar is that of belief. There is no death, there is the force. In the it is a circle that all life flows through. That in the end there will be the force and at the beginning there waste the force." That was the final tenant of the code and it also came about when he was sending the final of the stances. " That is how I know the code and this is how I mediate. Through movement."

 

[Taruna]

Silently the Knight watched as the Padawan performed his meditation and listened to the code he knew. She already expected him to go after one of the older codes and thus was not surprised in the slightest when he actually did so. The important thing at first was not what Code he knew but how he saw it, what he used it for and what he intended to do with it. And in this area she was positively pleased. But still..

She fell in her teaching tone, a voice that demanded attention but was not lecturing. It just somehow gave the impression that what she was about to say was important and it would be wise to listen. She herself did not realize yet that she used her empathy for that.

"Excellent. You clearly understand the essentials of the Force and what it means to be a Jedi. There's just the thing with the code. As the Galaxy changes, we as Jedi are to adapt over time. This also means that the code went over a change or two.. The actual code would be as follows:

Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice throughout the galaxy.
Jedi use the Force only for the pursuit of knowledge, to defend, and to protect.
Jedi respect all life in the galaxy, in any form it may take.
Jedi to not rule others, but serve them for the welfare of the galaxy.
Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge, training, and self-discipline

She paused for a second to let it sink in, then inquired "What are you making out of these changes?"

 

[CSantanna]

Closing his eyes to take in the new, well different code pondering on it. It was different than the one he had learnt but not in words but meaning. He's eyes still shut and his voice taking on a more thoughtful tone.

"It's different that, the meaning I mean. The code I learnt seemed much more stricter. It clearly expressed what the Jedi mean and but not really was tour purpose was. The most clearly expressed idea was a Jedi most have control of their emotions at all time. To allows one emotion to have a say in your action would lead you down a dark path. As a result we have to remain detached. from our family, our friends, the greatest relationship we could have with another person is to be a comrade. That we must ever allow anything to come in the protection of the force and of the order. That if we much give our life to protect them we should and we must."

Pausing to take a breath , sinking to the floor opening his eyes to stare at the ceiling." This code we must protect all life, that each single little spark of life is precious. That we are servants of the people, and collector of knowledge. We don't run in front of the rest ,no we run beside bringing everyone with us. That we are seekers or Knowledge and understanding, and to use that knowledge to help defend those who can't defend themselves. "

Jumping back to his feet, dusting off his hands. "It might be different but change is good it help us grow."