( 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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[babbylon]

[Gilgamesh picks up on it. He laughs, though it's not exactly a kind sound.]

Indeed. An imperfect hunk of rock, to be certain, but it is my garden nonetheless.

[apoptotic]

You must miss it. Hopefully, you can return to your garden soon.

[babbylon]

And you to yours?

[...it sounds a little smarmy. Maybe that's just his overall state of being.]

[apoptotic]

I'm a Jedi. We cast off possessions.

[babbylon]

What sort of philosophy advocates such pointless self-punishment? Why live at all, if not for pleasure?

[apoptotic]

[ if there was anything that could win anakin's immediate animosity. ]

On second thought, your people are much better off without you.

[babbylon]

[Oh, no. Whatever will he do...]

Why? You think me selfish for pursuing my own happiness above theirs?

[apoptotic]

No. That is the definition of selfish.

[babbylon]

And you have never entertained such thoughts before.

[apoptotic]

[ idly, ] That you have to ask proves your ignorance about the galaxy.

[babbylon]

[Perhaps surprisingly:]

Certainly. I've never traveled outside the confines of Earth to learn of this galaxy you speak of, though I confess little desire to do so.