( audio | un: skywalker )

[apoptotic]

I don't suppose there's a workshop on the grounds. For those who need them, I can do basic mechanical repairs. [ and more than basic but those tend to require specialized tools that he's kind of lacking at the moment. ] Contact me privately, and we'll work out a deal.

For those who don't, I've learned that not many here were accustomed to interstellar travel prior to our recruitment. [ anakin lingers idly on the word “recruitment.” someone’s a tad furious. but he carries on in the same even tone of voice. ] I’m curious as to your worlds. Where you’re from, how far you’ve managed to explore.

[ general you there. he doesn't care to know about anyone's trip to the grand canyon.

someone please tell him, in detail, about the grand canyon. ]

And Finn? Check in. [ he did promise ok. this is him coming through. ]

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[fearward]

[ He rubs the back of his neck, sounding sheepish. Really regretting that user name. ]

Uh, both, I guess? More precisely, I'm a priest.

[apoptotic]

[ a priest-prince-medic. even 3po would have no idea what to make of him. ]

Is that in addition to?

[fearward]

Maybe instead-of? I suppose it amounts to the same thing. I healed your friend with the Light.

[ Anduin's just assuming that they're friends. Anduin prefers to assume that everyone is everyone else's friend. ]

[apoptotic]

The Light?

[fearward]

[ Anduin holds up one hand, and a golden glow suffuses his open palm. ]

See?

[apoptotic]

How are you doing that?

[fearward]

[ Bright smile. ]

Faith?

[apoptotic]

[ oh my god. ]

I see. [ no he doesn't. ] Is that something only you can do?

[fearward]

Oh, no. Not at all. The Light responds to whoever calls it, so long as their belief is strong.

[ Not pure; not well-intentioned; not holy. The Light answers conviction, no matter what form it takes. ]

[apoptotic]

I know of the light side. It can only be sensed by a few. [ meaning it can only be used by a few. ]

[fearward]

[ Hmm. ]

Well, it's not so much a side ... more like an energy. A binding force of the universe, everywhere, in everything. Every priest of Azeroth can wield it. Paladins, too.

[apoptotic]

You're describing the Force. The light side.

[ but not even yoda could use the force to heal as this man had. ]

[fearward]

Am I?

[ He's not so sure. ]

Maybe it just manifests differently in your worlds?

[apoptotic]

Maybe. [ in the same form as "doubt it." ]

The Force works in mysterious ways.

[fearward]

[ Cheerfully. ]

So does the Light. It guides us, if we let it.

[apoptotic]

[ (╯°Д°）╯︵ /(.□ . \) ]

I'm aware. I don't need to be lectured on the Force.

[fearward]

[ YIKES. Okay, he's one of those types. Anduin puts on his diplomatic smile. ]

Oh, my apologies. I only meant to agree with you.

[apoptotic]

Is the healing something that can be taught?

[ changing the topic is as close as he gets to accepting apologies, take it, bro. ]

[fearward]

[ Fortunately, Anduin's able to recognize a de-escalation when he sees one. ]

Of course.

[ He pauses. ]

In Azeroth, at least.

[apoptotic]

Have you tried elsewhere?

[fearward]

[ He shakes his head, 'no'. ]

It's never really come up.

[apoptotic]

That seems strange. Unless you've found no others like you.

[fearward]

The priests I've met back in Azeroth were already trained. Besides, my position back home is more with the, ah ... prince side of things.

[ Also he's sixteen, man. ]

[apoptotic]

[ and anakin was nine when he piloted a battle cruiser, blew up a control ship and deactivated a droid army. get with the times. ]

I meant here.

[fearward]

[ Hey, he's Seen Things. But there are age requirements in the church! ]

Ah, well--no, I haven't. But I haven't been here very long, either. Less than a fortnight. I've also never actually visited any other worlds until now--only heard of them.