Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Nov 15, 2017 8:08:45 GMT -8
Hahahahaha! Someone is WRONG.....on the INTERNET! O.O *le-gasp!*
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Ael Jade
The Jedi Order - Corellian Jedi Academy
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Post by Ael Jade on Nov 12, 2017 15:10:53 GMT -8
Since when is Felucia the heart of the Order?
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Nov 4, 2017 16:35:55 GMT -8
Yes, but 40 years for like a dog is about what... a couple of human centuries?! Teehee. Also, Hello.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Nov 4, 2017 14:00:39 GMT -8
Well the speed with which Non-Com's emotions and feelings switched gears would've left an x-wing pilot slumped in the seat with a minor case of blackout. In fact, she could practically see the lightbulb shining on top of his buy'ce. The moment of frozen shock was quite gratifying. She allowed herself to be seated, muttering half under her breath, "one would almost think you'd given birth yourself!" While children were naturally indispensable to society it was sometimes hard not to view the whole getting fat, having another being living inside one for Fire's sake, as a complete inconvenience. Not to mention it left one feeling a bit vulnerable and all, with the concurrent mood swings and sudden acquisition of a devilish temper. Also, it was pretty darned undignified. But, well, the result was worth it. She just wished Z'har had been around for it. Not the actual event. That would have been humiliating. But to see his child of course. However, that did not change her lack of confidence in herself as a mother. Given her past history, dealing with a child again opened a lot of old wounds.
She gladly drank more tihaar. The tingling sensation that was itching in her fingertips was pleasant. Also, the painful emptiness inside didn't seem quite so overbearing. Of course NC had been irritated, but not everyone put aliit first. Her family had split in half and devoured itself. And they had been blood kin. She shrugged, and the Jedi's writer tried not to inhale her tea at the idea of octuplets! Although it would be hilarious to have triplets, just to see the look on everyone's IC face...
"Dense? Says the person who clearly has no empath skills and armor thick enough to turn blaster bolts," she grimaced, really, the mental image of NC on the floor with her knife stuck in his neck and blood spurting everywhere was pleasing in a primal sense. Although wasteful. However, Aya thought it'd cheer him up and push the "friendly" button. "Maybe you're right. It did take us more than half a century---which seems like so much lost time in retrospect." She settled for tihaar, swiping the bottle and refilling everyone's glasses. She knew Aya of course, although her companion was new. From her perspective. And it was easy to see the two of them were close. She narrowed her eyes for a second, returning Aya's glance. Z'har's entire family seemed to be good at landing on their feet. She felt herself starting to relax, and frankly it was about damn time. "I approached with courtesy and he reacted like a wounded vornskr, except not as dangerous," she clinked glasses with Aya, "I meant to imply that I was not going to encroach on his territory."
Jade smiled at Tahu, "Errrr, just the one, thanks. She's quite enough, you wouldn't believe what she's already managed to get into."
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Nov 3, 2017 8:42:30 GMT -8
Jade nearly snorted the rest of her tihaar. And that really is not a good way to enjoy tihaar. Her eyes narrowed as she set the now-empty glass back down on the counter. For a second, she had thought that perhaps running into Non-Com was going to have a positive outcome. Obviously she'd reckoned too fast. Despite the fact it was a party, she slid a more than necessary amount of credit chips across the counter. It was the principle of the thing.
"You would have belonged in the barracks I was raised in," she finally said in a flat tone. "Acting the way you accuse me of behaving." How was he to know that she'd spent decades alone? She'd been raised in a very strict military tradition and joined the fleet. She'd ended up working as a mercenary. She'd learned to use the Force. But, all he could see was the Jedi. Perhaps it was the helmets. Mandalorians didn't seem to get very much fresh air. She supposed that required a limited mindset. Attacking him would have been a relief. It would have felt amazing. It would also have been beneath her dignity. Clearly respect wasn't all that important if he was attempting to provoke her in such a fashion. And she didn't have time to deal with petty distractions. There was too much at stake.
The small woman laughed as she stood up, though it stopped at her lips, never reaching her eyes. "You're a bit behind schedule for that," she remarked. She deliberately folded her arms and looked up at the much taller Mando. "You talk very big for someone who wears so much armor and hides his face." While he may have succeeded in guessing her secret she knew he hadn't grasped the depth of it. He was still thinking of a future event, perhaps in order to prevent it.
She was bloody furious. And also sad. She was old enough to protect herself, but someone else wasn't. Jade felt a flicker of fear and almost didn't recognize it for what it was. When she'd first run into Non-Com at this event she'd been surprised at the initial lack of hostility, and to be honest she'd rather been hoping for another old warrior to drink with and share stories of Z'har. She should've known. More than that, she was looking for someone to---well, there was no way in hell she was going to talk to NC about it now. She'd die unannounced and the Elements would find her on their own. Second thought, another shot of tihaar would be nice. She picked up her other glass and drained it in a gulp.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Nov 3, 2017 8:03:03 GMT -8
Is it just me, or does the picture look younger?
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Nov 1, 2017 7:23:55 GMT -8
Dark eyebrows arched quizzically and she eyed him with a frown as she slipped the datachip into her own belt pouch. It seemed he was trying to deliberately provoke her. Perhaps she'd misjudged him and his allegiance to his aliit. But, it wasn't for herself she was fighting anymore. She took a long drink of tihaar. It was refreshing, and fiery, and brought back a lot of memories. Perhaps she should have tried to talk with Aya. As another complicated being she might have been more willing to accept of an unorthodox family member. In fact, as far as she knew Aya might already be aware of the complication.
"That is not how the Force works, as you are certainly old enough to know," she informed him. "And what we had was not based upon the Force in the first place. Given his technological adaptations a symbiotic relationship with living microscopic organisms was not possible," she smiled, "it didn't matter to us anyway. I don't know if he ever told you or not, but I was not always a Jedi. And there are times where my beliefs have certainly not aligned with the Council. Z'har was able to look deeper and understand, instead of taking a shallow stance based upon what was easy to believe."
Of course he'd gone down fighting. It was what he'd have wanted. Jade did not grudge him that. Although, she wished he could have delayed it. She'd always thought that she would be the one to die first. Unfortunately, it hadn't worked out that way. And now there was a complication. A major complication. And if Non-Com wasn't willing to unbend his mindset just a hair, it might be a problem.
"My turn. You've tried to insult me, so now, what about your ideal aliit?" she challenged, "Do you believe in family, in clan, only when it's easy? Only when it's not complicated? It's easy to judge someone else---"you're a Jedi," or "you're a Mandalorian"----it's easy to put someone in a box. But what are you going to do when you have to make a choice about who your family is? Z'har believed I was family." She took another drink, green eyes glowing as she eyed him over the glass, "I'm not asking you to like me. Family doesn't have to like each other. But when it comes to it, family stands with family. I need to know if you're willing to do that. Not right now, maybe not tomorrow, but someday, you have to decide. I need to know if we can work together, for the man you used to call buir."
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 29, 2017 12:05:56 GMT -8
NC picked up his third shot, and snorted at her comment about small talk. He tended to avoid it as much as possible, thus his pretense of only being here on official business, an easy out if he needed it. So much for that idea, at least things ... well that's no longer relevant. My turn to toast? Osik, what the devil was there even left besides the dead and family? eh, it wasn't like he had any younglings to toast to... eh, why not? Let's see if the Jetii can drink to the old man's achievements.To the Infinite Imperium, then.I chuck the liquid to the back of my throat, since my long bill made sipping ... well, significantly less than feasible in polite company. I'm moderately surprised she chose to stick with the corellian whiskey, I'd chosen it out of familiarity, but perhaps it was sufficient for her need at them moment. I glance back out at the room, wondering when Aya had found time to change... Though, the new gown did suit her better than the armor had. "Very well," she replied, aware that the beskar-clad Mando'ad was probably trying to push her buttons, finishing the whisky before pulling over the first glass of tihaar as the bartender had obeyed her earlier signal. She followed Non-Com's glance over at Aya. She wondered if the other woman would find time to talk to her later. And then she quit wondering about things, instead focusing on the moment. She sipped the tihaar slowly, enjoying the burn in her esophagus.
There was no easy way to ask what she wanted to know. There probably wasn't even a polite way. The old Jedi was surprised to find that she really, truly didn't even care. "What happened? I need to know." Obviously she was referring to Z'har's demise. Even though she knew he had passed on, she needed to know how, why, and more importantly, who was responsible.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 26, 2017 15:25:19 GMT -8
NCO didn't hesitate though he did make a slight distinction, as the basic word meant something a little different than he intended. He raised the next glass and again said a word before downing the drink and setting the empty glass on the bar. He noticed the new arrival, and wasn't certain who she was, but Jade seemed to be familiar with her so she got a pass for now."Aliit" Jade eyed him for a moment. While Z'har and herself had been close that relationship hadn't necessarily had time to encompass other people. She hoped it wasn't too late, although, maybe it didn't even matter anymore. Well, actually it did matter. It would matter even more in a bit. She picked up the third glass, signaling for the bartender and ordering tihaar for the second round of drinks. The night was still young."Small talk has never really been my strong suit," she wryly continued, wondering just exactly what Non-Com thought about her. Specifically, her and Z'har. "Your turn to toast," she added, swirling the amber liquid in its clear glass.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 24, 2017 9:20:19 GMT -8
I just heard from her too. Hmm. I need to message her about a couple ideas that might require a bit of retroactive writing in order to get my character back up to current speed. I'm still trying to figure out what's going to happen to her....although, to put it bluntly, at this point she's got an expiration date.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 23, 2017 15:15:18 GMT -8
D'awww. So...where did Serrin go? I was tempted to waltz into the Hangar....just...passin' by, y'know?
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 23, 2017 15:14:32 GMT -8
That is good news frankly. Besides, I've always had a soft spot for Corellia ICly.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 21, 2017 18:34:57 GMT -8
How very rude! It's enough to make one feel unwanted........ o.o lol
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 17, 2017 5:26:27 GMT -8
In which Mer breaks the laws of time and writing, sneaks up behind Admi to admire the baby, before heading back to the bar to join her character and Non-Com.
Jade absentmindedly lined up the three glasses in front of her, before picking up the one on the far right with her left hand, upon the fourth finger of which was the ring Z'har had given her back on Mondder made of white marble with veins of raw gold and three Corusca gems. She glanced at the bartender and ordered one more, placing it between Non-Com and herself, while eyeing the amber liquid in the one she'd picked up.
"Z'har," she replied, clinking her glass against the one set apart, before tossing her head back and draining the whisky at one gulp. Impulsively she threw it over her shoulder, and a second later the resultant smashing noise was surprisingly agreeable. She picked up the second, and straightened from her earlier slouch. Green eyes looked inquiringly at Non-Com and she hesitated for the barest fraction of a second.
"Family?" she proposed, one eyebrow arched slightly.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 17, 2017 5:14:44 GMT -8
OMG wow! That's hilarious! And awwwwwwwww! So delighted to see you're around. Let the shenanigans begin!
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 14, 2017 11:45:41 GMT -8
Su cuy'gar jetii, I didn't know you still existed. I regret to inform you, that if you seek the old man, he's passed on. Still, there's plenty here to drink in his memory, if you've the stomach for it. Welcome to the first annual Infinite Imperium Ball, Ael Jade. I hope the advancing years haven't weathered you too severely. "Greetings to you as well. And what would you do if I told you I didn't?" she inquired with an enigmatic shrug. She'd stopped existing at a very specific moment in time, the second she'd felt him die. But how was Non-Com to understand that? The prickly Mandalorian had never understood the depth of the bond between his clan leader and herself. But the old Jedi had to admit that that was the expected reaction. How could one really explain what had brought a Mandalorian warrior Admiral and a Jedi Master together? As for the advancing years... she reached up and pushed back the grey hood that had been obscuring her face up until that moment. Her hair had once been as black as midnight, but it was now as white as snow. In fact, for the first time in her life, the descriptive term "frail" might have come to mind upon a cursory examination. Jade's head didn't even reach Non-Com's shoulder, but somehow she gave the impression she was looking at him levelly.
She hadn't realized that seeing Non-Com and Aya would affect her the way it did. Their presence made Z'har's absence that much more noticeable. Non-Com's blunt statement of the fact along with his assumption that she either didn't know or care made her furious. Jade's eyes fairly burned as she glared at him. In fact, to spectators it might have looked funny, a small woman facing off someone much bigger and stronger looking than herself. "There is nothing in this galaxy that could keep me from knowing Z'har is gone!" she nearly shouted, her voice cracking as she said his name. She felt more than saw Aya in the distance and sighed. "I know it." The old warrior almost swore for good measure, but refrained from ruining the atmosphere.
As something fell on her shoulder with a slight thump she reached up and grabbed it. Her fingers knew the velvety texture of the rose's petals even before she saw it. Another black rose. A faint smile twitched at the corner of her lips as she tucked it carefully into her hair, ignoring the burning sensation behind her eyes. Her voice was hard as she turned back to Non-Com, "Drinks would be a good idea. In fact, the stronger the better, and there is something I need to know..." she waved over towards the direction of the bar.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 13, 2017 8:05:44 GMT -8
I am disturbed on so many levels now...
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 13, 2017 6:36:05 GMT -8
LoL Thanks. Hello Australia.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 13, 2017 6:28:40 GMT -8
With no fanfare other than the rustle of a long, black robe against the floor, a petite female entered the area set aside for one of the famous celebrations of Clan Or'dinii. The hood was up, but a pair of green eyes were visible from its depths, glittering as the light glinted off them. Instead of a fantastically decorated gown, she was wearing her usual working outfit, black tunic, silver embroidery across the chest in the pattern of a bird-of-prey, wings stretched to full flightspan, tips reaching to her shoulders, belt and pants tucked into her serviceable boots, lightsaber in place. Noticing Aya she shivered, and her shoulders almost imperceptibly slumped. For the first time, Jade felt truly old. The universe had moved on without her.
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Ael Jade
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Post by Ael Jade on Oct 12, 2017 9:14:39 GMT -8
After a long internet hiatus, guess who has internet again? Anyway, I figured out how to login again. Hope everyone has been very well.
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