Mad World

[Bigfatpenn]

A few weeks after the event on Tython​

*Letto was back on the road, roaming from world to world but unlike the last time it wasn’t to find where he belonged or get away from the life he didn’t want for himself rather this time he sort of had too leave, after the burning of the temple Letto had been hiding out on Lothal not leaving the Southern galaxy, he’d also spent a bit of time on Utapau and Stewjon but he didn’t feel he could stay in one place for too long, Letto was very paranoid. Now he found himself disembarking a public passenger ship on the industrial wastes of Eriadu. Letto had come to Eriadu for he heard through the grape vine that there was a secret Jedi meeting planned regarding current events, He also heard it was happening in a place called “Astral Square”, Letto had decided to come to see what was happening with all this but he still kept himself hidden there had been rumours that other secret Jedi meeting like this were traps by Sith agents, to find Jedi so he had to be careful. Letto currently adjourned his poncho to envelop his body and not draw attention to himself, he also tried his hardest to cover his face with his hat, Kyuzo weren't too common this far out. As soon as he left the spaceport he realized this may have been a mistake, the part of Eriadu he was in was clearly a rougher part of town for the first glimpse he saw of life was a bunch of droid beating somebody up, Letto thought to himself.* “Lovely.” *He kept to himself and walked down the busy streets of the planet.*

*In about fifteen minutes of walking he reached the Atral Square, a huge hub of food, culture and shopping, the square was so packed it was hard to move in some corners of the square, the urban sprawl of the area he was in was incredible there was so much in such a tight space, skyscrapers and walkways made it almost impossible to see the sky above Letto began to realize this is a very good place to hide and that he wouldn’t be surprised he he found others hiding here. Letto made his way over to a small open wall food joint with a few people sitting on chairs out front, Letto was starving he figured that food their would at least be passible. He sat on one of the chairs as a large human chef looked over at him and nodded, Letto looked up at the menu carved into a piece of sheet metal above the deep frier.* “Can I get a number five?” *Letto asked the cook, he replied.* “Milgaw or Pickled Miloorun noodles?” “Uhhh, Miloorun.” *Letto sat there patiently for his food keeping an eye on the surrounding, eventually he was served his food and he promptly paid the cook.*

 

[Bambi]

Jaxob had been looking for a meal for some time before stopping at the first place where he noted food he could eat. He moved the lower part of his coat exposing his blaster holster in order to sit down next to the Kyuzo. Although his dark blue coat was well worn giving Jaxob the outward appearance of a regular spacer, his elegant vest,stiff demeanor and posture gave him a more refined albeit strange look. He cleared his throat as he looked at his order "I'll the number nine, please" His voice was soft and cold, every word carefully considered "And a bitter if you have one"

 

[Bigfatpenn]

*Letto sat quietly, trying to keep to himself, when the stranger sat down next to him he kept a close eye on him but he soon realized that this man wasn’t a threat in the slightest, he sure didn’t feel like a force user so unless the Sith have resorted to bounty hunters then he knew he was reasonably safe. Letto quickly noticed from his attire that he was rather well off, his wares having both dingy and pleasant elements, nevertheless Letto didn’t say anything and continued to sit quietly, forgetting that his noodles were getting cold.*

 

[Bambi]

After a moment of waiting, still sitting stiffly, Jaxob got his food and drink. It smelled nice, not great but still nice. He reached for his glass and took the first sip. It was then that he noticed the inaction of the poncho wearing Kyuzo, normally that would go past him but he had never really talked to one, he was curious. "Your food will go cold, stranger" He said without looking at him. Jaxob grabbed a piece of bread, well what he hoped was bread, and stuck it in his mouth, chewing quietly.

 

[Bigfatpenn]

*Letto snapped back to reality, the man next to hims wake up call bringing him back.* “Ohh… Yeah, sorry.” “Sorry? Why would i say sorry?” *Letto thought to himself he diecded to start a conversation with the man to get the awkward conversation prior out of his head.* “You… From around here? You don’t look the part.” *Letto said curiously and cautiously as Letto slurped up his noodles, which might I add were good, very salty, but good.*

 

[Bambi]

Jaxob raised his left eyebrow at the apology, it was not the response that he would have expected "No, I hail originally from Corellia, I just got back from Clack'dor VII" His accent only hinted at his Correllian heritage, it was much calmer "But I must confess, I am very curious as to what a Kyuzo is doing this far south." He paused to take a bite fro his meal "If I remember correctly, which I do, your home is north-east of the Republic" He turned and looked the young alien directly in his eyes, his tone lowering slightly "Smack in the middle of Sith space. I travel all over the Mid- and Outer-Rims and I've only ever met a handfull of your kind, and never one with such young eyes" He grabbed his bear without looking away and took a deep sip. It was fortunate that Jaxob had spent so much time studying star charts and the Galactic Species Index, so much information always ended up proving useful.

 

[Bigfatpenn]

*Letto chuckled at his first comment, a little bit embarrassed easily able to tell from Correlian droll, first impressions were good on this man, while the man spoke on Letto tried to read him back and forth, he seems like a well mannered and trustful man.* “Oh Corellian? Neat, I’ve been, only to space ports, although… I do have a friend from there, a sort of friend…? Aren Krass the senator that got killed, yeah. The train wreck…” *Letto paused and gulped. Then jumped at the fact the man was more curious of Letto’s existence, Letto came to a conclusion, he could trust this man. Or at least he’d have the honour to say nothing. Letto reached his hand down to his side and pulled out his lightsaber showing it to the man then hiding it again.* “Jedi business, say nothing, you heard nothing, I’m trying to stay sort of incognito but being Kyuzo makes you stand out like a sore thumb.” *Letto nodded when the man spoke of the Kyuzo homeworld.* “Yeah Phatrong, never been, I was born on Iego… I think, always wanted to go to Phatrong though but travelling in Sith space is dangerous these days.” *Letto tried to say this all quietly thankfully the crowd didn’t seem to be watching and the chef hand gone into the back of his establishment.* “You’re well travelled? As am I, you some kind of space freighter worker? I assume If you’re on Eriadu you’re probably heading deeper into space so Stewjon or Bespin?”

(ooc: For one if Jaxob existed in the galaxy and didn't live under a rock he'd know of Krass, he's like the Donald Trump of this timeline, except this one is dead. Second Corellian accent is Brooklyn, right?)

 

[Jaxob Shad]

Jaxob nodded slowly "Yeah I heard about Krass, a shame" Chel wouldn't be able to tell if Jaxob actually found shame in the event. Although the boy revealed his identity Jaxob said nothing, this was.... interesting. "No not exactly. As I said I just came back from Bith" He said using the more common name for the planet "I'm actually headed to the Galactic East, I've just learned of a business proposition that might suit me" He took a moment just to eat his food and not say anything "You should be careful with whom you trust your little secret, It isn't as safe to be a..." He took an uncharacteristic pause "Traveling monk as it used to, Jedi heads are very valuable" Shad realized that he hadn't really answered the boys questions "Oh yes apologies, I never did answer your question, yes I'm well traveled, been on the way for a long time" He took a long slow sip if his bitter, almost finishing it "I mostly do contractual work of all kinds, mostly I work as a freelance surgeon but I have few boundaries" Jaxob rarely shared information about himself but the Padawan was brave enough to share his secret, so why not tell the boy a few "I Hope you don't mind my asking, but you are rather young to be traveling alone, is your...." Again he paused to find the right words I believe you call them masters?

Yes I am aware of Krass.... and the memes. Well no they're more like Midwestern American, Imagine Wedge Antilles and Han Solo, the most famous Correlians

 

[Bigfatpenn]

*Letto sat there listening carefully and intently as he continued to consume the rest of his food, this man had a lot to say which Letto enjoyed, from past experience he really loved herring other peoples stories in space. When he mentioned medicine he got very interested Letto was pretty experienced with medicine as well as being really gifted with Force Healing abilities.* “Medicine? I myself am sort of a Jedi healer I’m super interested in medicine, I’ve also been called a bit of a prodigy with Force Healing., only thing I’m good at haha.” *Letto’s laugh was followed with him scratching his head.* “Say, I never caught your name.” *Letto said this putting out his hand expecting a shake.*

 

[Jaxob Shad]

Jaxob looked at the hand with intrigue, the boy seemed to enjoy his company... truly a first Jaxob Shad He took his hand and shook it, not too firm and not too tight. This is the place in a conversation that a regular man would give a courteous or friendly smile. Jaxob did not, he rarely ever did. Now you say you're here on... business. I don't really care what it is you plan to do, but where Jedi go violence often ensues" He squinted his eyes at the Kyuzo Well at least these days He finished the last bite of his meal But I'd be willing to offer my assistance if wanted. I don't offer help to strangers, ever, but I think that the potential to see a Jedi in action is a worthy experience. he looked at the boy, scanning his eyes.

 

[Bigfatpenn]

*Letto smiled as he shook his hand then saying his name.* “Chel Letto, but call me Letto.” *Jaxob looked back with a almost ambivalent face Letto figured he wasn’t much of a social type. Jaxob went on asking why Letto was here, Letto reluctantly replied.* “Well… You see this was supposed to be a rendezvous with some fellow Jedi but looks like they’re all no shows.” *Letto sighed.* “I sent a message about meeting here but I’m not too sure if anybody even received it…” *Letto paused and stared at him with eyes of endearing, eyes of sorrow.* “It may of been long enough… D… do you know what happened? On Tython.”

 

[Jaxob Shad]

Jaxob squinted "I've heard rumours, spacers have been spreading word of death on Tython" He reached into his coat and grabbed some credits and put them on the table "Another pint please" He asked the barkeep before looking back at the kid "Would you care for one?" He offered "And what happened?" He asked with intrigue

 

[Chel Letto]

“I figured it’d be somewhat of news…” *Letto said cautiously.* “What happened… It still amazes me…” *Letto looked on as Jaxob spoke with the chef Letto’s gaze fixed on the stove in the shop, Jaxob’s words, made him fade back into reality as he turned to him with a ernest smile, “Y… yeah I would like one right now.”

*Jaxob then asked the question he knew he would, “And what happened?” … Letto took a sigh as the cook gave him his drink.* “It’s terrible Jaxob, there’s nothing left but ash and a huge crater, a handful of Jedi were unhappy with the Jedi and seemed more power, a different way of life and as some sort of twisted initiation our own brothers and sisters returned to their temple only to destroy it. Our own brothers and sister Jax!” *To Letto the crowd fell silent as he stopped talking he was too furious to hear them, the cook stared at the too of them with wide eyes, finally Letto snapped back, hyperventilating at the end what happened on Thython he still couldn’t believe, he was in utter shock from the whole ordeal no force sensitive, not even the Sith should ever even consider bombing a place so sacred to the force.* "It's... Not right on so many levels..."

 

[Jaxob Shad]

Jaxob payed the bartender for the drinks and grabbed his and listened to the boy. After the young Jedi finished his words there was a pause. Jaxob reached out with one hand but stopped before reaching then continued and placed it on his shoulder "I can't imagine how it must have been for you, but let's not" He hesitated and looked around "Lets find somewhere else to talk, this place is much too.... public" He said lowly, the boy shouldn't be out here on his own. Why did he care, he never did before.

 

[Chel Letto]

Letto sat there consumed by his own fury only mildly paying attention to Jax at first but he eventually calmed down, hearing Jaxob suggest going somewhere quieter.* “Y… Yeah that would be best I think, do you have somewhere in mind?” *Letto said looking at Jaxob, his eyes still a bit misty, yet through his emotions he could sense mild conflict within Jaxob this greatly confused Letto but he shrugged it off.

Letto got off the stool at the noodle shop and looked about the plaza, he figured no Jedi showed up, it had been almost an hour and they aren’t usually late. The crowd had calmed down a bit but it was still very packed tons of individuals criss-crossing here and there although within the crowd he could feel something a dark presence, lurking, just out of view, it’s glare piercing Letto like daggers, Letto knew they had to go. “We need to go, there’s somebody or something awfully interested in us in the crowd, it's watching us.”

 

[Jaxob Shad]

Jaxob downed the remainder of his drink. "Yes, I have someplace in mind" He said, answering Letto's question. He looked around calmly and prepared to take off.

He stood up with the younger alien looking around, trying to figure out the best way to get to the place he had in mind. At the mention of someone interested in them Jaxob resisted looking around or reaching for his weapon. He remained calm and collected, he hadn't seen anyone interested in them. He assumed then that the young Jedi had sensed something, which had very uncomfortable consequences "Alright, follow me. We'll take the main street to the right and turn after three blocks" He moved away with his new companion. Jaxob made sure not to walk faster than he normally did "There's this bar for spacers, they know me there"