( 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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[winces]

[ she hesitates to the point it's almost audible.

can he read minds too?! ]

U-Um. Respectfully... but I disagree.

[apoptotic]

Do you? [ a hint of a challenge underlies the question. ]

[winces]

[ she puffs up a bit, gaining some steam. ]

Yes! You saved my life! I— I know it probably doesn't mean much to you, [ ok lost a bit of steam there BUT SHE'S GETTING IT BACK, ] b-but it means very much to me! I can't just ignore something like that!

[apoptotic]

And it was nothing, [ he agrees. ] But not because your well-being doesn't mean anything.

[winces]

[ she frowns at him. why must he always be so contrary... ]

Just because it was easy for you, doesn't make it "nothing" either.

[apoptotic]

You misunderstand. I have a duty to serve and protect. To accept any payment in return is offensive to a Jedi.

[winces]

Oh — sorry, what is a Jedi?

[apoptotic]

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What I am. We're peacekeepers. We devote our lives to the safety and well-being of everyone in the galaxy.

[winces]

Oh.

[ she. looks quite surprised by that, tbh. perhaps to the point where it's almost a little insulting, but, uh. m-moving right along... ]

Th-That's great! How wonderful of you!

[apoptotic]

[ for someone so meek, that is incredibly #rude. ]

Was that all?

[winces]

[ was what all? has anything actually even been accomplished by this conversation?? ]

Um. Yes, I think so. You'll keep insisting you don't need repayment, and I'll keep trying to figure one out that will suit us both just fine.

[ look — a ~compromise~ ]

[apoptotic]

[ aside from making him nurse a feeling not unlike regret, nope.

not one to keep conversations going past their utility, anakin disconnects. ]