Kraud was happy to be back on Ajan Kloss. He had spent the last few months travelling and aiding those who needed help where he could. But no place felt like the jungles that surrounded the Temple. The presence of the Jedi had left an imprint on the environment, resulting in a jungle teeming with life. And it was this jungle, where he had agreed to meet his Padawan, Astra Calloway. They had a long history together, and while he never could replace her and her sister's parents, he did his best to look after them.
It came as a surprise to the old Knight when Astra had contacted him. He could sense that she felt troubled, suspicions that were confirmed when she asked him to meet her in person. He couldn't help but wonder if her sister, Alana, was in trouble again. But that couldn't possibly be it. No, it was probably something personal.
Shifting his attention back to the present, Kraud focused on the warm embrace of the Living Force and the task at hand. The large Whiphid sat cross-legged in front of a small flower that hadn't bloomed yet. With his eyes closed, he confidently stretched out his hand and opened his palm. Taking a deep breath, Kraud channeled the Force through his body, reaching out to the small but delicate flower. Careful at first, Kraud allowed the energy of the Light Side to flow into the flower. Within a minute, the flower bud opened, revealing a beautiful bright flower.
Content with his practice of Consitor Sato upon viewing the flower, Kraud returned to his meditation. If being a Jedi didn't work out in the end, he would make a good florist, or so he liked to believe. It made him once again realize how different his life could have been, had he defeated his brother back on Toola. There were no flowers, back on the icy planes he called home. On Toola, he couldn't be one with nature, not like this. Just as Kraud focused on his breath and continued his meditation, however, he felt a familiar, troubled presence approaching.
Without looking up or opening his eyes, Kraud began to talk. "Greetings Astra. What is it that you wanted to talk about?" as usual, he immediately cut to the chase.
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