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She couldn't remember the last time she had a reason to relax and party.

Between the media buzzing with speculation of Joiners on Coruscant, the dissolution between the Sith and the Imperials, the very obvious broadcast of Ezra Thorne locking lips with a Jedi boy and making it to the Order her own Mother seemed so fond of, and the ISC pushing against the Empire, she had been busy. Accepting the role of personal aide to Carrick, and beginning the first steps of her rise to senatorial seat, she merely would have to rub shoulders with more of the rich and powerful. She had her eye on Cristophsis, a place many aspiring Senators had their eyes on, but there was another planet that could prove a vital place to hold a standing in.

Manaan.

Formerly a prime producer of kolto, its' placement in the galaxy could prove fruitful, if the Selkath could be worked with. After all, if her mother taught her anyting, a war, or conflict if they wanted to call it, would need bandages and ammunition, wouldn't they? And she would try her best to make them have a standing interest in the Consortium; after all, since Thyferra was now a known ground for the Joiners and the Killiks, they would need a planet to produce a good baseline for faltering bacta productions.

But first... she wanted a night to simply be Silvi Velt, to let her hair down and relax before following the Secretary of Defense's footsteps. And that was just what she was going to do, in the best way possible.

Books, drinks, and perhaps, a run at the local gun range if she had the time to.

The books already aquired, she turned her heels to the closest bar she knew of, a place where classmates met up and talked over loud music and cheap drinks. She was dressed in a simple short black dress, a large black jacket slung over her shoulders, and heeled boots. Long silver hair had been pulled back into a lazy ponytail, glasses forgotten in the mad rush of the day before.

The Happy Bantha was already in full swing by the time she was allowed entrance. She could feel the pulse of the bass in her chest, and the hum of many voices already there, but not anyone she knew of just yet. Propping herself into a corner, she gave her order to a small serving droid and settled in, tugging her skirt a little bit and easing into the fake leather seat.

Perhaps she'd see Jayna again, or that weird Jedi chick Ciri, or perhaps even other Senatorial interns, but for now, her attention was lost in the book, idly propping one foot against the booth and nibbling on her lower lip in focus as she waited for her drink.

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Ezra knew this was a local spot where he could run into some friends during summer break. ‘Summer’ wasn’t really a concept with Jedi, but his Master allowed him time off nonetheless. Unlike most Jedi, he had an involved family and he visited them during holidays. His parents were on Manaan thanks to his father having some diplomatic meetings here and Ezra stopped by for a week.

Silvi would hear a shuffle near her as a few people got up from their tables, “Etsy!!” A teen boy cried out, walking over to give a one armed hug to a tall boy that walked in. Ezra was soon surrounded by the small group, not having seen these friends in quite some time. They all loudly asked about his life as a Jedi and he began to walk back towards the table with them.

He was visible then, adorned in a designer hoodie, jeans and sneakers. Ezra’s hair was styled as always, and he sported a chrono on his wrist. He trailed behind the group, letting them pull out a chair for him. He almost walked right by the silver-haired girl sitting at a table, but he did a double take. Ezra eyed her for a moment, realizing instantly it was Silvi. Memories of a rather spicy time in a pool came flooding back, but he pushed the thoughts aside. Ezra wasn’t one to barge in on someone’s personal space, so he simply gave her a jut of his chin if she looked. Otherwise, he walked over to the front of the restaurant to place his order.

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She was just delving deeper into a riveting article about Selkath cultural practices, when a loud chorus of voices ripped her mind straight out of the book. Blinking owlishly at the sudden interruption, it took her eyes a moment to focus in on what was being said, when the words 'Jedi' and 'Etsy' were being loudly called out. For a moment, blue eyes flicked over the group, when a familiar figure walked by.

She could feel her heart stutter as, for the briefest moment, their eyes met. Her lips parted as though she was about to say something, a greeting or calling out to him, but he turned away after just giving her a nod, and something indecipherable flickered in her chest. She felt her face flame, but just when she was about to jump up, she knocked over her drink, hearing the glass give a loud clatter as it spattered all over the table.

"Fuck!"

Whispering the word over and over, she hurriedly grabbed the book she was reading, shoulders dropping in defeat when she realized it would take an age and a miracle to dry. Setting down the book, she could feel her hands shake as sudden nerves sang along her shoulders and spine. He was here. He was actually here.

Glancing over her shoulder, she felt her heart pulsing in her throat, and she smoothed a hand over the front of her dress. Don't let him see you rattled, she mentally chided herself. It was one night. He was clearly here with friends. She would just collect her things, and discretely disappear to the blaster range.

Just as she began to collect her things, a heavy arm was slung around her shoulder, a thick voice in her ear.

"Siiiilviiii," a bright green Twi'lek groaned, a darker green flush over his cheeks as he leaned heavily against her, making her stagger. "I missed you in debate class, you tease." She glared at the male, and he gave her his best endearing grin, which made her only push back against him. "Not interested Meeko, please leave me alone." For a blessed moment, he staggered back, and she turned back to wiping flavored water off the book, when he slammed into her again, making her grunt as her stomach shoved into the table.

"Aww c'mon, don't be so mean. I just wanna get closer--" he chuckled, but she tried to push back against him, grimacing when he seemed to catch his balance.

"I said no, let me pass please," she muttered, ducking her face to hide the mortification that flushed from her cheeks to her ears. But just as she started trying to wedge past him, he gripped her arm, making her drop the book. It fell with a sodden thud at her feet, and she gritted her jaw, trying to wrench her arm away, but he clung on. "C'mon Silvi, just one study night. I promise to let you win," he grinned, cocking his head to one side.

She began curling her other fist, hidden into her dress, hoping something could distract him long enough to let her go.

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Ezra’s ears twitched when Silvi’s drink spilled, but he didn’t bother to look since he figured it was normal restaurant mishaps. His eyes were on the menu, having an internal debate about what options he could try that wouldn’t clash too much with the Thorne routine. When he heard Silvi’s voice again, however, he could hear the distress clearly. Ezra looked over to spot the struggle happening, doing nothing immediately to see if the guy would let go.

His immediate reaction in the old days would have been to simply deck the twi’lek. However, he remembered he was a Jedi and naturally inclined towards a specific use of the Force. Perhaps he would never learn that he inherited this from his father, the most powerful Sith in the galaxy. Ezra strode over to Silvi and the twi’lek. The man looked over, face scrunched up as he began to wonder if Ezra looked familiar.

“You will let her go and apologize,” Ezra said with a wave of his hand. The twi’lek got a glazed over look on his face. However, with Ezra’s strength it always went a bit further. The twi’lek released Silvi.

“I’m sorry,” He said, then walking over to grab napkins and actually clean off her table. After he was done, Ezra subtly influenced his mind where he promptly left the vicinity.

The part Sephi turned to regard Silvi, “Could’ve just come by to say hello if you wanted to get my attention so badly,” He said with a smirk, giving her a wink.

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Unlike Ezra, she would have actually decked Meeko if he kept on insisting hanging around. She was tensed to, arm pulling back slightly, fist curled and feet firmly planted. Like her Dad taught her. She knew where to hit him too; solar plexus, and he'd fold like a deck of cards.

Still, when Ezra approached, her gaze flicked to his face, abruptly turning her gaze away. She had seen that look he was giving Meeko; it was the same look Uncle Sev sometimes gave when he was focusing on something. Still, when Meeko apologized she took a deep breath, squaring her shoulders.

"Well thanks."

As the other male ambled off, she willed herself to take two more deep breaths. For some reason, seeing him this... casual... annoyed her far more than she wanted to admit. Being rescued like she couldn't handle herself, and needing to rely on a Force Sensitive to save her ass was enough to rankle, especially after seeing her parents' opposing biases. And yet, when he gave her a wink, she couldn't help it. A wry chuckle slipped out, followed by a sigh as she rubbed a hand over her forehead.

"If I was seeking your attention, I would have been much more obvious,"
she replied, glancing at him through her fingers as she lowered her hand again. "Just caught me at a bad time..." she grimaced as she remembered Meeko's breath and heavy arm, "...unfortunately."

Still, she couldn't help the answering smirk that touched her own lips. Perhaps it was that he could be an ass sometimes, it sparked her own impish need for trouble. "Hello there," she replied, a note of sarcasm under her voice, the grin taking some of the sting from it. "I'm Silvi Velt, damsel in distress. Thanks for my rescue, Mister Jedi." Bending to pick up the sodden book again, she shook her head briefly. She'd have to buy another copy... which wasn't the end of the galaxy, but she had just bought it.

"But now that I do have your attention," she continued, cocking her head with a grin. "May I buy you lunch? My treat, of course, for being my hero."

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Ezra stared after the Twi’lek creep as he left, “How does a Morata have bully problems?” He mused aloud, finding the concept bizarre. The most he had to deal with were hecklers or paparazzi, but usually people knew to keep their mouths shut around him. He looked over at Silvi, grinning as he extended a hand to shake hers, “Ezra Thorne, Jedi Padawan,” He said, a new title for him since they last met.

“Oh if you’re treating me, we’re going somewhere nicer,” He declared, giving a breezy wave to his friends that looked a bit disappointed. Truthfully, the food here looked unappealing and cheap. He left and walked down the streets towards some of the finer establishments. Ezra spotted a bistro at the corner of the street that was known to be rather exclusive. He stepped up towards the attendant up front.

“I’m sorry, we’re all booked up for a few weeks.”

Ezra took out his formal diplomatic ID, “I’m sure you can make something work.”

The woman was visibly surprised, “M-Mr. Thorne r-right away sir!” She disappeared, flustered.

Within moments, the two were seated by a stunning view over the oceans. Ezra flashed Silvi a grin, “Now this is more like it,” He said as he ordered a local fruity beverage.

“What’re you doing on Manaan?”

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She grinned when he offered his hand, taking it with her free one. "Silvi Velt-Morata, personal aide of the ISC Secretary of Defense." Not a grand title, but one she was proud of, and that was the starting point of all her previous hard work. Since working with Carrick, she had little personal time to do her own research; seeing Ez was a highlight. But when he seemed confused about her being bullied, she chuckled once.

"He thought he saw an easy target, was all. I would have decked him if you didn't do your space wizard woo-woo thing," she waggled her fingers at him, a glint of mischief glinting in blue eyes as she smirked at him.

Still, she followed along, wrapping the sodden book in her jacket and tucking it under an arm. When they came to the maître Dit, she was about to withdraw her own ID as well, but he beat her to the punch. Tucking it back in, she cocked her head curiously as attendants seemed to practically fall over themselves wanting to serve him. Though she had had a similar experience when dining with Mother, it was often with an air of hushed awe, almost reverence, that made eating out uncomfortable and awkward.

The tension in her shoulders eased at the sound of the water. Closing her eyes briefly, she let out a slow breath, and ordered a similar drink, but lighter on the sweetness. Though she enjoyed some sugar, if it was too sweet it made her feel ill. And talking with Ezra made her feel like she had to be alert on her feet. Opening her gaze once again, she looked at the ocean a moment while his question settled on her mind, leaning back into her seat.

"I was going to ask you the same thing," she replied, looking back at him and cocking her head slightly. "But, since you asked first... research." She set the jacket-wrapped book on a different chair, and folded her hands together on the table, leaning on her elbows slightly. "Manaan is a part of the ISC, but... with bacta productions faltering, we might need to strengthen alternatives. I'm looking into things myself." She gave a slight grin.

"Well... that, and I'm unofficially on vacation. Might go shoot something later."

When the serving droid came back with their drinks, she took hers, peering over the rim at him before taking a sip.

"I didn't expect to see you here. But now... your turn, same question."

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Ezra was surprised to hear about bacta production faltering. He hadn’t heard anything about that, but that was also not a topic he cared about. Ezra’s brows rose slightly at the mention of shooting, “You go shooting?” He asked curiously. He knew basic shooting just from his father’s teachings of self defense, but he had never done it just for fun before.

“My parents are here so I’m visiting,” Ezra said with a shrug. When the droid returned, he ordered a rather complicated salad full of modifications and special customizations that had even the droid frazzled. As a spoiled brat always used to the best, becoming a Jedi hadn’t exactly humbled him in that regard.

Personal aide of the SecDef? There was no way she got the job on her own. Definitely through her mother. Who the hell was her dad again? There was a hint of jealousy as his own Pops would set him up with the best education, but he wouldn’t let him walk into a high profile job.

“Well you’ll probably see my Pops more often than I do,” He remarked with a slightly bitter scoff. Having the President of the ISC as a father meant his family rarely saw him. Now that there was a war, his father was even more scarce.

Ezra wasn’t exactly a big talker, so he focused on his meal for now. He had a similar aloof and distant demeanor to Emryc where the other person often had to open up topics and lead the dialogue.

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She beamed at his question of shooting, nodding once before setting her drink down to swallow and reply. "Yep! My dad used to take me to the range on his weekends; we'd sometimes hunt, too. Nothing too crazy," she averred, nibbling on her lower lip. "But... I enjoy focusing on the targets. It narrows the focus, I can breathe better It's...." She hadn't realized until then just how animated she'd gotten at just a simple question, but just as quickly as she lit up at the topic, she seemed to withdraw a little bit, taking a sip of her drink.

Which she almost choked on when he mentioned meeting his dad. Trying to subtly cough, and fanning her face, she blinked at him, managing to wheeze out a sentence before clearing her throat to repeat it. "Met President Thorne? I'm not that important; the most I've seen is an occasional holocall for the boss."

Though, at his look, a flickering expression crossed her face. It was almost sympathetic; she even moved her hand forward as though to touch his, but instead clenched it into her lap, offering a shake of her head. "I just started. The application program was brutal; I'd like to think I got in on my own merit, but..." She gave a small, self-deprecating laugh, looking away to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, "I'm not naive enough to think having the Morata name didn't grease some wheels."

For a few moments, silence lingered, as she turned her attention instead to whatever the hell he was eating. Was that... edible? She hoped something didn't move like it looked like it had; or perhaps that was just him using the Force?

When it seemed clear he wouldn't open the conversation, she instead watched him for a few more seconds, before her voice broke the stillness again.

"What's it like... using the Force?"

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What was it like using the Force?

It was such a simple question, and at the same time felt like a punch to the gut. He was still coming to terms with these abilities. He had been in denial for the longest time, but accepting it about himself had changed his life for the better. He took a few more bites and a swig of his drink before answering.

“It’s something I’ve always had,” He admitted to her, “This is just the first time I’m giving it a name and not hiding it,” Ezra looked at her glass, watching as it began to tilt and sway, threatening to spill its contents. It moved perfectly on an axis, but nothing ever spilled, the glass standing upright again, “It’s no different than doing another every day activity for me. I’m not even sure why I have it…no one else in my family does.”

Ezra finished up his meal and downed his drink, “So are you going to show me some of this shooting or what?” He asked casually.

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For a moment, another flickering expression crossed her face. Sympathy almost.

She knew her mother was Force Sensitive. She never bothered to hide it at home; she knew Uncle Sevrin was also one of them. A mystery that made her father tense at the very mention, or if the news mentioned another Sith, another Jedi. A term that she wasn't sure of even her own bias. Yet her boss was also one of them. Still, when Ezra mentioned his parents not being sensitive, she tilted her head in confusion.

Yet, at the display, she remained uncharacteristically silent, watching his face instead. She couldn't figure out why... she almost wanted to hug him. Yet she doubted the last thing he would want was to be pitied or sympathized with. After all, how could she sympathize with him?

Instead, when he asked to tag along, she visibly brightened. Placing a credit chit on the table, she eagerly rose, downing the rest of the drink. "Hell yeah!" she grinned, giving a small, happy wiggle. "Come on, this place is so cool," she gushed, wrapping a hand around his wrist without thinking, and tugging him along. "I heard about it as I was shopping, and have been dying to check it out. Come on," and strode out, slinging her bag over her shoulder as she all but dragged him with her, a glint of confident joy in her eyes and a spring in her step.

It didn't take long to get to; a few blocks away, and she could hear the familiar hum of muffled blaster fire, smell the acrid tang of burned targets. Though her mother had her own range on Paqualis III, she enjoyed public shooting ranges more.

When she got close enough, she released his hand, almost skipping to the entrance booth. "Two entrees, please," she grinned, watching in satisfaction as the attendant droid nodded, taking on her registration information, then turning to Ezra. "Got a weapon of choice?" She picked up some safety glasses, then slipped them into a pocket, also picking up a few holo target chips as well as a few varieties.

"Booth 5,"
the droid chirped out, and she took the tickets, striding out with a wide grin. It was like coming home.

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The shift in her demeanor was like night and day. She completely lit up at the prospect of going shooting. Ezra barely managed to leave some crowns before she grabbed his arm and pulled him along. The Thorne normally despised being suddenly touched like this, but it wasn’t as if she was a stranger. On top of that, her excited attitude was actually a little endearing and a complete switch from her usual, almost shy bearing.

“Uhh..” Was all he managed as she asked about a weapon of choice. Truth be told, he was extremely good at Teras Kasi and martial arts, but he had varied training in shooting. He practiced a fair amount with the bowcaster he found on Kashyyyk, but otherwise he couldn’t call himself an expert with blasters. Not that he was going to admit that in front of a girl.

“I make do with pistols,” Ezra said with a shrug. He picked one up, aimed and fired. It landed on the target but was nowhere near the bullseye (dice: 10/20). He glanced over to see how she fared.

“So…where’s your dad now?” He asked quietly, making it clear he’d drop it if she wasn’t comfortable with the topic.

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She began loading in the sim chip for the first round of targets; a Rodian and a Twi'Lek figure shimmered to life in the holo, acting like they would take out their blasters. For a moment, she was focused. She could feel her heartbeat thumping in time with her breath. The blaster would raise and lower a fraction; the Twi'lek was in her sight.

Yet, at Ezra's question, innocently asked, it distracted enough that she felt her wrist jerk as she flinched, and the shot went wide, burning into the target's shoulder instead of his chest. More of a graze, as the humanoid jerked and let out a soundless shout.

Exhaling once, she grimaced, then lowered the blaster to inspect the sights, taking time to answer his question.

"...Probably saw him five, six years ago," she finally answered, gaze flicking up to meet his. Though she gave a slight grin, it didn't quite meet her eyes, as she gave a one-shouldered shrug. "Probably still visiting Gran on Corellia, if her place is still there," she turned her gaze away, checking on the clip and disengaging the safety again. "Or," she continued, raising the blaster again, "somewhere in the Outer Rim, slumming it with his old work partner." Or dead, she mentally added, inwardly wincing.

"Doesn't bother me anymore," she answered calmly. The blaster let out a trio of almost neat shots at the throat of her holo target; the holo collapsed, and a new one took its' place. She exhaled slowly again, lowering the blaster to the table to turn to him and cracking a grin. "Why? Want to answer the age old question of who's my real dad, or want to keep it a mystery?" She chuckled, cocking her head. "You're not a bad shot, though; may I?" she gestured to him, indicating she get closer. "Just a few pointers."

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Ezra was quiet as she spoke about her father. As absent as his Pops was, Ezra couldn’t imagine not seeing him for six years. Emryc was very actively engaged with his family when he was around, and really he was away because he was the damn President. Silvi’s dad was just a Ranger, so what was his excuse? His brows furrowed a bit, but he didn’t mention anything. Her question drew out a scoff.

“Doesn't matter, you're better off without him,” Ezra shrugged vaguely, turning back to look at his target. That was when she offered some pointers, stepping closer. He eyed her for a moment, but didn’t recoil. He grinned faintly at her, “Hopefully I don’t still make you nervous,” He said teasingly, waiting to see how she would help him shoot better.

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Perhaps he was right somehow, but his words still stung.

Gritting her jaw, she forced herself to swallow back the words that ached to rise up and defend Dad. True, he had been gone for long stretches in the past, but he always came back. He wasn't all that bad... when he was there. She knew he loved her. And they were buddies.

And yet...

Here she was in a shooting range, in a dress, with a guy. A Jedi, no less. She knew her dad had a bias against Force Users, but... she wouldn't read too much into it.

Taking another steady breath, she lightly skimmed her hand across his back, lightly tapping the curve of his spine with one hand, the other perching on his wrist. "Ease your stance," she murmured, "you don't need to be stiff on your knees. Same with your wrist and elbows," her hand slid up, face parallel to his, looking down the sight as well. Though her features were calm, she couldn't deny her heart felt like it was going to leap out of her throat, and she could feel the blush crawling across the tops of her ears.

"Fire between breaths. Each time you exhale, the gun lowers ever so slightly. The recoil is less, too," she continued, yet at his teasing words, her lips quirked. "You do," she answered, but she chuckled. "But not to worry, I can behave myself. After all," she moved her hand to the small of his back, applying a slight pressure, "I don't mess around." She paused, then gave a small, mischievous grin. "Most of the time. Not unless asked... Ease up, you're still a little tense," she murmured, then released her hands from his wrist and back, taking a step away.

"Three breaths, try again on the last."


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Ezra looked at the target, letting Silvi come in to adjust his posture, “Psh, I’m not stiff,” He remarked, his stance clearly rigid. It was a trait he carried over from his Pops who never knew to be anything but super rigid at all times. Ezra cast a sideways glance and could tell she was getting a little flustered, the sight only drawing out a cocky grin.

“Shy looks good on you,” He said with that same grin before he focused back on the target. Once she stepped away, he did his breathing as she suggested, aiming and firing. He did okay with the first shot, but the second was practically dead center. Ezra’s brows rose in surprise, “Well damn.”

He tried it a few more times, his shooting already increasing dramatically. And of course, he cheated a bit with the Force. This was far more fun than he expected, and he was genuinely enjoying himself.

“I’m way better at Teras Kasi than I am at shooting,” Ezra remarked as he glanced at her. His Pops had trained him in it for as long as he could remember.

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She grinned at his words, lightly poking at his trigger arm. "Stiffer than a sheet of durasteel," she replied, but at his words, she flushed brighter, clearing her throat subtly. "G-good to know," she muttered, frowning to look at the target. But at his improved aim, she couldn't help the grin that quirked on her lips again. That small rush of victory always tasted sweet; though it wasn't hers, it was a vicarious taste.

Still, when he mentioned knowing Teras Kasi, she tilted her head, hands settling on her hips. "Oh?" she spoke up, both brows raising. Still, she wasn't sure he was bringing it up simply because it was fighting in a different way, or what.

"Do you enjoy it?" She knew what it was... vaguely. Her dad might've mentioned it before, but she wasn't necessarily trained in that. Rather, her own training with her dad and mom were different. "You're not a bad shot," she continued, but smirked, giving him a wink. "Though using other abilities is hardly fair to an average gal like me. How can I possibly have an advantage now?"

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Ezra shot a few more targets before he addressed her question, “My Pops taught me Teras Kasi like yours taught you shooting,” He elaborated. It was one of the strongest memories he had with his father who was otherwise always busy. Ezra hated it during - Pops worked he and Jayna hard and they both were exhausted and bruised by the end of each session. However, since then he had applied it to take down a Sith Master and it came in clutch for survival, “I do like it because it’s a good way to ease off the stress,” He shrugged. He spent hours boxing in the gym when he was overwhelmed and stressed between his private school studies and Jedi training.

He grinned as she called him out on his Jedi abilities. Ezra thought about the question for a moment, setting the blaster down, “Isn’t that the point of us existing?” He asked her, “So civilians don’t have to worry about having super abilities?” If Jedi did their jobs well, the rest of the galaxy would feel safe knowing Sith or other threats were being held back.

“I’m pretty solid with a saber and I’ve taken down a Sith Master, you know,” He said with a grin as he popped his collar. It had taken him months to be able to even talk about that incident, but he came out stronger at the end of it.

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Silvi Velt-Morata

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For a moment, a wistful expression flickered across her face before she abruptly turned, picking up her own blaster once more. Her grip tightened on the blaster as a prickle of envy flared in her throat, before fading off; perhaps he understood, then, what it meant to always feel second, though... it wasn't a comforting thought.

Still, she slanted him a sideways glance between shots, and cracked a grin. "Fair point. Gotta blow off steam somehow... even if it's just with a civvie who does worry." She couldn't help the note of wry, humored bitterness that crept up behind her voice. The grin remained, but she had moved her gaze away to focus on the targets ahead.

Still...

Her blaster arm faltered a moment when he mentioned taking down a Sith Master, and she couldn't help the squeeze of... anxiety? She frowned without even thinking, immediately shaking the thought off. Why should she care? He was obviously alive, and seemed perfectly fine.

But you've seen what the Sith can do to people.

The small voice whispered in the back of her mind, and she carefully lowered her blaster back to the table, hands planted on the table. Her fingers drummed on its' surface, but the more his words lingered in her mind, the more... unsettled she felt. For a moment longer, she mulled in silence, then raised a brow.

Very quietly, she replied, before looking away to pick up her blaster again.

"Well, I'm glad you made it. After all..."

She cocked a grin, shifting on her feet. "Who else will I kick the ass with on the shooting range?" A light chuckle slipped past her lips, as the last holo image vanished.

"Care for a little wager, Ezra? Three rounds, best two out of three. Loser grants the winner a wish... you game?"

Roll a d20; 2-5 is a light graze, 6-10 is a limb shot, 11-15 is a torso shot, 16+ is insta kill. 1 has a full creative license to see what happens with a critical failure! Let's see our luck lol.

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Ezra Thorne

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Ezra didn’t miss how she abruptly tensed up. For a moment it almost seemed as if she was having trouble breathing. He took a step towards her instinctively, though he wasn’t sure how to help, “Silvi?” He asked quietly, his silver gaze as piercing as ever as they searched for answers. It wasn’t in his nature to be super nosy or pry, but clearly something had rattled her. Was it something he said?

And then she moved right along. Ezra was left slightly puzzled, still working out what just happened. If she wasn’t going to elaborate, he wouldn’t poke in her business. She would know he noticed and he had questions, but also that he respected her privacy. The part Sephi picked up the blaster and took aim.

He shot at the target, but only managed to graze. Ezra groaned and tilted his head back, “Better start thinking of a wish…” He grumbled, wondering if he would be this terrible every round. Shooting was definitely not his strong suit.

roll:3/20
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