tushanshu_logs | if only i could find the words, i'm sure that they would go unheard

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if only i could find the words, i'm sure that they would go unheard

Characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Robert Callaghan, Abigail Callaghan
Date: Same as this thread.
Location: Sky Sector, Central College
Situation: Robert's finishing up some classwork. He hasn't had a chance to check the network in a while. One of the biggest news is coming straight to him.
Warnings/Rating: Semi-hysterical parent?

[he's just finishing up some discussion with the Kedan- some of them students, some of them faculty. by now, he's gotten a decent feel for them all, and at least has a vague sense of belonging- though he's very deliberate with encouraging their growth as a culture as opposed to outright bringing in San Fransokyo's technology. for one, the lack of resources. for two...

well, he's curious what they can come up with, in their own time. he's certainly willing to share and advise, but it's not unlike how he taught back in the city- where they go is their own choice. he's just there to watch.

even so, it can be tiring. he's looking forwards to being done for the day, even if it's going to take him to a somewhat empty home - too many people come and gone - but at least he can get some rest. he moves through the halls, giving a few final remarks to the others before turning to leave]

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[While watching the emotional scene unfold, Obi-Wan considered quietly taking his leave. He had done his part and it wasn't really any of his business to stand there and eavesdrop on a private conversation. Just as he was getting ready to do so, something then gave him pause. He sensed feelings that he had felt from someone close to him once. It disturbed him and brought on a wave of sadness and remorse. His own feelings though were well concealed.

As Abigail turned her attention toward him. Obi-Wan smiled and dipped his head politely toward the both of them, acknowledging the part he had played in bringing her here. It hadn't been much, but he was certainly glad he could help bring them together.]

That's all right. [a kiss to her forehead, thumbs brushing back her hair again.] It's all right now. Everything's all right. [god, he is a mess - he reaches in to a pocket, pulling out a handkerchief and wiping at his face. he listens as she speaks, once again looking towards the man

and pausing.]

Abigail, is that...?

[okay, no. that's just rude of him. he makes a rueful grimace, wiping his face once more before - with an arm still wrapped tight around Abigail - addressing the man.]

Thank you. If there's anything I can do...a meal? Something?

[it's a weak offer, but it's heartfelt. he owes this man, regardless if it's...well.]

[Her smile only strengthens at those tender gestures, for the comfort they impart, and as he takes a moment to wipe his face with the handkerchief while she explains, Abigail drops her raised hand down to slip back around his side. Arms both sliding around him once more, she leans in against his chest to the same side as his arm around her, turning just enough to be able to look comfortably between her father and the man that had brought her to him.

To her delight, he also recognizes the Jedi master. Waiting for her father to thank him, she gives him a small squeeze as she pipes up.]

Actually...that is Obi-Wan Kenobi.

[A look up to her father speaks to her seriousness. The man standing with them is no substitution, and certainly no poor replication or ruse. He is as authentic as a fantastic hero could ever be. Waiting for her father to process that information for a few seconds, she then looks back to Obi-Wan.]

My father is the one that introduced me to the videos and reading material I mentioned. [Translation: He might be a little shocked to be actually meeting you too.]

[At the offer to do something for him, Obi-Wan quickly raises a hand.]

Thank you, but that won't be necessary. A simple kindness needs no reward. It was my pleasure.

[Seeing the happy reunion was reward enough. That was just one of the joys of serving. However, he noticed that there was a flash of recognition in the older man's eyes, which had him curious. But Abigail soon confirmed what he suspected. He must know of him as well from this strange media they have in their reality. He had to wonder if he would run into this with others too.]

Oh, I see.

[This was going to take some getting used to.]

Ah- it'd be my pleasure. [in more than one way. but oh dear, he's looking from Abi to Obi and back again, and then manages a little laugh.] Besides, I'm sure the stories aren't accurate. They're always prefaced with 'a long time ago in a galaxy far away'. [pls don't feel awkward mister Jedi. pls don't.] Bound to be a few things mixed up in translation, right Abi?

[WE DO NOT TELL THE JEDI HE IS A FICTIONAL CHARACTER, YOUNG LADY.]

Absolutely. Writers don't like being constrained by things like facts. [It would just be plain mean to try to convince someone else they were a work of fiction in a different universe. They might either feel less real or simply violated.]

Perhaps, if we can't do anything for you, there is something we can do to help someone else on your behalf. Not right now, but if you ever needed help with anything from us...? [A quick glance to her father is taken to make certain he agrees with this proposal as well. She is not terribly fond of feeling indebted, and at least with the option of a favor left open, no reciprocation on their part would be more easily attributed to lack of opportunity than a decline.]

Why do I get the feeling there's something you're not telling me?
[Did you guys forget that he's a Jedi? He might not know everything but intuition is strong in this one! Regardless, Obi-Wan doesn't press the issue. They may very well have a good reason?]

Well, alright then. We can call it a favor. [He's willing to settle with that. Because he's pretty sure he'll probably need someone's help for something in the future.]

So how much do you two know, exactly?
[Okay so he's not quite letting it go.]

Edited 2016-02-12 00:30 (UTC)

[WELL...]

They have actors where you're from, right? Movies-Abigail, do they call them holo-vids or am I mis-remembering?- and shows and the like. Imagine, ah, some of the highlights of your 'career' like that, assuming they got anything right at all.

[he'd rather not get too specific............]

[Pleased to have the solution of a favor deemed satisfactory, Abigail nods her head once in acknowledgement. She would have been willing to help Obi-Wan even without the promise of a favor, but this would give him leverage for more on her part.

Of course, then the Jedi presses for information regarding their knowledge of him. Not surprising, but not something easily navigated either. Thankfully her father fields it, giving her the opportunity to add a detail of history likely well known to those of his own universe.]

Mm, yes I think it is holovid.

For example the final battle on Naboo against the Trade Federation. That was documented.

[This is just... so odd. But Obi-Wan manages to take it in stride. They do mean well, and he can hardly bring himself to be upset over them knowing so much about his galaxy, even if it continues to be somewhat awkward.]

Ah, well then. I suppose that makes some sense in a strange sort of way.

This place is strange- I take it you're new here? [this is where he can take just a bit more command, moving forwards, keeping an arm around Abigail to take her with him.] This- place- seems to be as much unreality as it is, we,, reality. I've researched quantum physics and it never fails to keep surprising me.

Trust me, this will be the least of the oddities.

[A subtle cue is all it takes to urge Abigail into motion with her father. A few steps along the hallway, she slows to stoop down just enough to snag the edge of her dropped helmet weighted by the items she had been given at the Welcome Center. Lifting it up, she immediately returns to her previous position at his side, one arm secure around her father's back while the other supports helmet to carry.

Oddities will take some getting used to...including seeing her father visibly older.]

[As they start walking, Obi-Wan does the same, keeping his pace with theirs.]

I've been here nearly two weeks, and I've already had my fill of surprises. I suppose I'll just have to have to get used to it.

[Two weeks and he hadn't even introduced himself on the network. But there was a reason for that. Despite that, he's found no lack of things to do. There's already been quite a bit of excitement.]

[he's still clearly young enough to take the lead and set a decent pace. he's not hurrying, not by any means, but with the way his grip retightens on Abigail - a lingering fear remains underneath him, that if he stops to think about this she'll disappear.]

Two weeks- then you probably already know the basics. Time and space and most of the laws of physics decided to take a nap, and here we are. [he's going over that half for Abigail's benefit, with the intention of going over it more later.] Mind the Kedan, they can have some...interesting culture quirks.

[That pull she can feel when he secures his grip on her is met with more of a lean against his side. Not enough to throw off his balance as they continue to move forward, just enough to get a little more contact between them and her arm that much farther around.

Curious, Abigail would definitely be interested in the specifics of any deviations taken from the laws of physics as well as time and space as they knew them in San Fransokyo. That however, would need to wait until after some sleep. For now, she'll keep her curiosity on topics that could be relevant for Obi-Wan as well.]

What kind of quirks? [Please tell her so she doesn't cause an incident.]

Oh, I've already discovered that.

[Obi-Wan says this with an amused quirk of his lips. The Kedan were an interesting people to be sure. But then, not all that different from many of the cultures he's encountered throughout the galaxy.

As far as Abigail's question though, he'll let her father explain as he's been here quite a bit longer.]

Watch what you're wearing on any given day, for one. And how you address people. Most of them are forgiving for the new ones, I'll go in to it a little more, later. [the latter is directed mostly towards Abigail; since Obi-Wan's already discovered all that, he can't help but be curious-] You're already familiar with that sort of thing, aren't you, Obi- ah- [there's a part of him that wants to say sir, another remembers them being referred to as 'Master', but-

look! an example with how to ask for the preferred term of address!]

[A sense of dread makes Abigail cringe under her father's arm as she realizes there are going to be quite a few things for her to learn to acclimate to the culture of Keeliai. Social grace is not something she possess naturally, and she will never live down that dinner with his colleagues when she was 11. She can take notes when they talk later, right?

At least for the moment, she picks up on what her father is asking of Obi-Wan.]

...would it be correct to address you as Master Kenobi?

[Obi-Wan merely walks along and listens quietly, up until the point that he's sort of addressed and there's a question as to what to call him. There's an amused smile as he holds up his hand.]

As a formality, yes. Though most here don't know that title, and I wouldn't expect them to. So feel free to call me Obi-Wan if you so wish.

Edited 2016-03-16 03:53 (UTC)

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