Ruzaan was slightly comforted by Elidan's admission that the half-Sephi had joined the adventure by his own accord, and inclined his head to acknowledge Elidan's apology. At least they were on the same page again; Ruzaan disliked conflict, especially when it was with a friend such as Elidan.
By now the garden wall wasn't far away and Ruzaan would also walk in silence; both Padawans buried in their thoughts concerning the events of the past few hours. Ruzaan thought of Elidan's bravery, and the half-Sephi's willingness to put himself in harm's way for a friend. It was an admirable quality, to be sure, but it also was the deciding factor in the Togruta's decision to abandon their quest. Ruzaan had to admit that he found himself in more than his fair share of dangerous situations, and knew he wouldn't be able to forgive himself it Elidan got hurt (or worse!) trying to save him. True, they'd worked together well- Ruzaan would later credit Elidan's presence for keeping him sane during the encounter with the machine- but for once Ruzaan chose a more cautious approach; he didn't know Elidan well enough to know what to expect when the nerf poo hit the fan.
Before he knew it, Ruzaan was staring at the hold in the garden wall leading back to the temple grounds. This time, Ruzaan remembered to pick up his lift foot only to trip anyways as the protrusion was now on his right side. With a short cry of alarm, Ruzaan faceplanted onto the ground in the garden, his embarrassment quickly turning into a sinking feeling of dread as he rolled over and stared up at the disapproving face of Asadra; apparently out for a nighttime stroll.
"And what might you be doing out so late?" she asked, arching an eyebrow. "I told you to stay in bed! Come! Back you go, and quietly! I don't want Elidan waking up and seeing your bad example."
A humbled Ruzaan nodded and accepted the scolding, but his spirits were slightly buoyed by the knowledge that Asadra hadn't seen Elidan; there was still a chance that the half-Sephi could sneak back in before Asadra returned to the infirmary with Ruzaan in tow.
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By now the garden wall wasn't far away and Ruzaan would also walk in silence; both Padawans buried in their thoughts concerning the events of the past few hours. Ruzaan thought of Elidan's bravery, and the half-Sephi's willingness to put himself in harm's way for a friend. It was an admirable quality, to be sure, but it also was the deciding factor in the Togruta's decision to abandon their quest. Ruzaan had to admit that he found himself in more than his fair share of dangerous situations, and knew he wouldn't be able to forgive himself it Elidan got hurt (or worse!) trying to save him. True, they'd worked together well- Ruzaan would later credit Elidan's presence for keeping him sane during the encounter with the machine- but for once Ruzaan chose a more cautious approach; he didn't know Elidan well enough to know what to expect when the nerf poo hit the fan.
Before he knew it, Ruzaan was staring at the hold in the garden wall leading back to the temple grounds. This time, Ruzaan remembered to pick up his lift foot only to trip anyways as the protrusion was now on his right side. With a short cry of alarm, Ruzaan faceplanted onto the ground in the garden, his embarrassment quickly turning into a sinking feeling of dread as he rolled over and stared up at the disapproving face of Asadra; apparently out for a nighttime stroll.
"And what might you be doing out so late?" she asked, arching an eyebrow. "I told you to stay in bed! Come! Back you go, and quietly! I don't want Elidan waking up and seeing your bad example."
A humbled Ruzaan nodded and accepted the scolding, but his spirits were slightly buoyed by the knowledge that Asadra hadn't seen Elidan; there was still a chance that the half-Sephi could sneak back in before Asadra returned to the infirmary with Ruzaan in tow.
@LouJoVi