February Catch-All

[hadthehighground]

Characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi and YOU!
Date: All of February
Location: Keeliai and Tavimbi
Situation: Getting to know you and Landfall!
Warnings/Rating: None that I can think of?



Obi-Wan is still somewhat adjusting to things here on Keeliai. So the fact that the giant turtle makes landfall on a continent is surprising and piques his curiosity.

He can be found either wandering around the streets of Keeliai or Tavimbi. Willing to talk to just about anybody. Especially the Kedan and the Tavimbi natives.

Upon sensing a power that is not unlike the Force within Tavimbi, which he comes to know as the Xunutane, he will make checking that out his highest priority.

Feel free to find him just about anywhere!

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[hadthehighground]

"Yes. At first I thought you might have a strong connection to the Force, but it seems to be something else. Much like with the Xunutane."

He looked expectant, as if he was hoping she might explain.

[looksfine]

There were several aspects of the Green Lantern lore that were deemed confidential; long after Kyle Rayner had left, Aya still respect the orders he had given her as her superior. Besides...she liked and trusted him. Far more than any Guardian.

(Except maybe Ganthet. Maybe.)

But that still left things she could divulge. Personal aspects that did not endanger her or her colleagues in any fashion.

"What you sense is the Green Energy that has given be life." In demonstration, she held up a hand, and allowed the light to emerge from it. "Most Lanterns are recruited and given a ring that contains this power. I was born from it, and as such, it is as much a part of me as my soul."

[hadthehighground]

At her explanation and the demonstration of green light, Obi-Wan's brows rose curiously. He can't recall ever encountering anything quite like that before.

"Green Energy? What does it come from? And what do you mean by Lantern?"

There's still much he has to learn about this place and the others that are trapped here with him. But Obi-Wan has always been the studious sort and is quite interested in learning everything that he can.

[looksfine]

"That much, unfortunately, I can not disclose without violating orders."

With regards to the origins of Green Energy, at least.

"What I can tell you is that it is a source of power that was granted to those deemed worthy by the Guardians of Oa. Those who bear the title of Green Lantern are part of a great, intergalactic force that serves to protect those who cannot properly protect themselves."

[hadthehighground]

"I understand."

And he really does. Some things are just not meant to be shared with others. Obi-Wan knows that sort of position all too well. But what she does tell him continues to pique his curiosity.

"So they are peacekeepers then. The Jedi are not all that different."

[looksfine]

"What can you tell me about these...Jedi?"

If they were as similar as preliminary evidence suggested, then there were, perhaps, aspects that he was not at liberty to disclose, either. Still...anything he could offer on them would be most appreciated.

[hadthehighground]

"We are the defenders of our galaxy. By using the light side of the Force, we help to ensure peace and justice."

Or... well. They did. It's still difficult to think how their Order had been slain practically over night. By their very enemy that hid right under their noses.

[looksfine]

The light side.

"Is there another side to this Force?"

[hadthehighground]

"Yes, the dark side. Those who use it are ruled by their passions, anger, and hate."

Talking about the dark side, especially after all that's happened, is difficult.

[looksfine]

Difficult for him, perhaps. But for Aya...it brought about a different memory. One that was rather conflicted in her mind, given it elicited feelings of both enemies and friends alike.

"That sounds very similar to those who wield Red Lantern energy."

And yet...behind the cool, serene tone was a strange semblance of...fondness?

[hadthehighground]

This causes Obi-Wan's brows to raise a bit in both intrigue and surprise. Fondness for someone who embodies anger and hate is a bit odd, but he can't rightfully judge without perspective.

"It seems red is the universal colors for such emotions. Those who use the dark side typically use red lightsabers."

[looksfine]

She nodded, unsurprised by the revelation.

"It would appear our organizations share similar associations along the Emotional Spectrum."

[hadthehighground]

"Hm, perhaps. Though we as Jedi learn to control our emotions. The Sith, those who use the dark side, exploit theirs for greater power."

There is certainly a big difference, and he didn't want to give Aya the misunderstanding that the Jedi and Sith were the same.

[looksfine]

Too late As Obi-Wan would soon come to learn, interestingly enough, the Emotional Spectrum was one of the few areas in which Aya was almost no longer capable of seeing things in black and white...

(Or, in this case, Red and Green.)

"That is often how Red Lanterns are seen. However...I have known at least one who had come to desire a way to better channel his Anger and Rage." There was that fondness again. "The last time we spoke, he had been making great strides in using his Red Lantern abilities for good."

[hadthehighground]

"Really? That must be quite a feat. I have never known anyone to be able to use such emotions for good, only evil. In regards to the Force, anger and rage will only lead one down a dark path to destruction."

But its clear that Aya is fond of this person she was speaking of. Its really quite curious, though it would seem that not everything is similar between their two lines of understanding.

[looksfine]

"Are you certain of that?"

[hadthehighground]

"I suppose one can never be completely certain, but... I've never seen or heard of that happening. That is why Jedi learn to control and suppress their emotions. I've personally seen where anger and rage can lead someone."

[looksfine]

Wow.

W O W.

Aya was familiar with the term flashback, but had never experienced such an abrupt phenomenon as when Obi-Wan spoke those words. So painfully similar to sentiments that had been expressed by the Guardians multiple times in the past, not the least of which was when Scar had attempted to shut her down for good.

"My creator seemed to believe something similar. Enough that...once I had begun to experience emotions for myself, I was deemed too unstable."

[hadthehighground]

That was not unlike what the council had felt about Anakin. And in the end? They had been right. Even if Obi-Wan hadn't wanted to believe it.

"Emotions are a natural part of life," he said quietly, his voice tinged with remorse. "It's how we use them that makes the difference. While I've never seen anger or hate used for good, I would like to believe that it could be."

[looksfine]

"I have."

She sounded absolutely certain. Definitive. Because she possessed experience that, it seemed, Obi-Wan did not.

"I was...injured in battle." Though that was a relative description of what happened. She'd been attacked by a Manhunter, but did not feel physical pain, and thus was more momentarily stunned by the attack than anything. "It was Razer's rage in seeing my physical form in that condition that allowed him to expel such Rage that he was able to overcome the Blue Lantern's dampening powers on his Red Lantern energy. He used that Rage to defeat the one who hurt me."

[hadthehighground]

Ah ha. He had a feeling there was more to it.

"He was angry because he cared for you. Yes, it is good that he came to your aid. However, it sounds to me that his rage and anger stemmed from a fear of losing you. This is often how many find themselves going down the wrong path. That is why Jedi forsake any attachments to things or people."

The road to hell is paved with good intentions so to speak.

[looksfine]

She was not shaken in the least.

"Your logic is flawed. It was, in fact, Razer's...connection..." (for lack of the ability for her to accurately define what they had) "...to both myself as well as my fellow Green Lanterns that allowed him to travel the right path."

...granted, it was also the pain of loss that had led him to receive a ring in the first place, but Aya only knew of those circumstances through Razer's memories.

[hadthehighground]

He raises his brows at that.

"Well, then I suppose we'll just have to agree to disagree. I only have a vague understanding of how things work in your world."

He only knew how things tended to go in his own.

[looksfine]

"...I accept your compromise."

Though she was not overly happy about it.

[hadthehighground]

It was a contrast of experiences, and Obi-Wan knew that. There was no sense in debating the matter further, and the last thing he wanted to do was completely offend someone he'd only just met.

"I must admit, the similarities between are two worlds is rather fascinating. I am grateful that you've shared information with me."