Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh
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Post by Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh on Aug 5, 2018 15:56:08 GMT -8
No words passed between them and so along they had paced among the flora and fountains.... She kept moving her legs but her mouth remained still. A moment of comfortable silence they say revealed trust. Mutual ease and comfort. Still it left a haunting feeling deep inside.... The bitter irony of this feeling of being alone in a universe filled with life did not escape the woman. , Grace walked on the left side of the Jedi so that her seeing eye faced the other woman. This left her blindsided on her open left but she was placing uncommon trust on the elder
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Rhiannon Danu
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Post by Rhiannon Danu on Aug 5, 2018 19:04:03 GMT -8
Rhiannon’s mind too lay deep in thought on the subject of solitude. And indeed she felt the emotions constricting the woman at her side. And there in her great compassion she was compelled as a great philosopher to offer instruction
“This is such a nice break from the claustrophobic feelings inspired by wide open busy streets – don’t you think?"
The rhetorical question left hanging she continued to stroll along silentlyFeeling further. The tranquility of the Room of a Thousand Fountains could be mind splitting. Feeling further obliged she continued. But here she invited a response
-Rhiannon-
“This universe has become most restrictive - has it not?”
She moved on accenting her point
-Rhiannon-
“I mean really; you are what? But a young woman with a young child escorted by her well-muscled flame and some most bizarre Otherworldly crow”
Head shaking
-Rhiannon-
“What great damage could you possibly do?” She laughed as the vision of Boland dropping a few troopers with a crow pecking at their heads and a tiny girl kicking them as they fell. Only to be cut to pieces by a burst of gunfire. It made absolutely no sense. And it reduced a once vigorous universe to stagnant empty puddle. Casting a gaze at Maureen they image was erased and replaced by a vision of a pile of dust left in the wake of Maureen protecting Boland. She actually smiled in spite of herself
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Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh
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Post by Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh on Aug 5, 2018 21:22:45 GMT -8
Grace walking head down, still quietly listening. The first question struck her but she remained silent. She spoke the truth. But it seemed nothing more than lamenting. And this she understood fully, so caged she felt. Rhiannon went further as Grace walked on gracefully. The ancient sage was most wise and indeed not without wit. The image in her own mind stayed safe on the pacific side. Certainly it did not escape her either that many might well be biting off more than they could possibly chew. Here she thought of Maureen too but she wondered what would happen if the Raven were to move. But all that passed the heart of the questions. She answered with all in mind. Boldly at that
-Grace-
"I believe that we could put more than a dent in just about anybody."
Eyes narrowing she expanded shrewdly
-Grace-
"But why would we?"
Head lifting and tongue crossing her upper lip
-Grace-
"And more pragmatically who would ever expect that we could?"
As Rhiannon had opened both of Grace's questions begged no response
The oft forgotten wolfhound, which many would find difficult to comprehend given his size, materialised suddenly, dropping Boland in a mad charge in defence of the child. Boland howled
-Boland-
"Bloody thing!!!"
The child giggled then eyes widening screeched
-Maureen-
"Cú Faoil heel!!!"
Head down submissively the dog trotted over to her with tail wagging furiously
-Maureen-
"Good boy! Don't kill him... yet."
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Rhiannon Danu
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Post by Rhiannon Danu on Aug 5, 2018 21:40:26 GMT -8
The young woman's statement actually impressed her; she respected other women with strong will and confidence. The rest that fell from Grace's mouth affected her even more. Logic was most appealing. The sudden appearance of the dog however shocked the woman from her thoughts, if but momentarily. And indeed this showed in her widening eyes. Monstrous animal. But she did like what it did, or at least the beast's intent. And how the little girl handled him was impressive. Turning attention back to her companion she nodded at Grace -Rhiannon- "Yes... yes...." She then continued on with the slow stroll through the immaculately designed spacious room |
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Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh
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Post by Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh on Aug 5, 2018 22:49:35 GMT -8
A wide grin grew on the face of Grace, excuse the unintentional rhythmic disgrace. Ok. Where were we? Right. Massive grin forming she froze as an idea formed. Triumphantly declaring
-Grace-
"I know of a library that will the knock your socks!!!"
Right hand snagging Rhiannon's the left bicep Grace pulled the woman forcefully towards and indeed out the door. The man turned to grab the child standing back as he looked at the massive dog growling
-Boland-
"C'mon!"
He followed behind Grace and Rhiannon as the girl and dog followed them
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Post by Ciarán Dubh & Laoch Bán Dubh on Aug 5, 2018 22:59:21 GMT -8
Kieran and Laoch stood to the north end watching at a distance. Kieran sighed and the two followed behind, Several officers followed
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Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh
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Post by Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh on Aug 6, 2018 16:21:38 GMT -8
Effortlessly moving from there to here at will The Raven circled about dropping compost on the sacred ground beneath
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Post by Gráinne Mhaol & Fiach Dubh on Aug 6, 2018 18:17:18 GMT -8
Having thoroughly unholied the holy waters like that The Raven was gone
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Post by Twi'leck Triplet Dubh on Aug 25, 2021 21:29:00 GMT -8
Into the fabled Room of a Thousand Fountains the three girls walked. Looking from side to side the eyes of all of The Twi'leck Three swept the majesty space. Gid noticed several groundskeepers. Brows raising she thought 'Interesting....' The girls spent some time marveling at the scene. Finally Gid spoke -Gid- "Need move on; just casing the place right now." Both sisters followed the red Twi'leck out of the beautiful little piece of harmony
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Kamino Ikhra
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Post by Kamino Ikhra on Aug 29, 2024 8:52:39 GMT -8
The presence became known. She floated above the waters, ethereal and serene. Unfelt winds gently pushed her clothing about. Her hair was dark, almost black, and her skin was dark, which made the bright blue glow of her eyes more prominent. Her attire was that of a Jedi Knight's, but of a fashion that hadn't been seen in some time. The runed blue vest ran over her shirt, and gray trousers snugly covered her legs, with long brown boots adorning her feet. Her hands were hovering in front of her, drawing on the Force to shape the winds.
She smiled knowingly, never quite looking up.“It's beautiful and peaceful here, isn't it?” said the woman, “I often came here to clear my mind.”
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Post by Jair Crawford on Aug 29, 2024 13:37:21 GMT -8
Jair followed the presence into the Room of a Thousand Fountains having more questions now than he had before, were that even possible. It was indeed beautiful and peaceful. It was also surprisingly well kept compared to many of the other areas in the temple, some of which had run down quite a bit or changed since his days regularly spent here. This room wasn't entirely without change either, but compared to the rest of the temple, the change here was negligible. Either the people who ran the museum tour really cared specifically for upkeep in this room, or Jair was somehow seeing things more as they were. He didn't know which... but if it was the former, it was no wonder they saved it for later in the tour.
"Yes... yes it is..." Jair replied, now noticing a woman had manifested in the room. "I often did the... exact same..." Jair approached the woman slowly, and cautiously, although he didn't feel afraid of her at all, for some reason. "How did you know I needed to be here? You seem... so familiar..."
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Post by Kamino Ikhra on Aug 30, 2024 17:20:53 GMT -8
The woman slowly floated down from the waters, noiselessly touching the ground, she moves, dreamlike, to stand next to Jair, and admire the room. She doesn't answer his question as to who she was, but smiled serenely at him. Her appearance and presence her only clue, and for a moment, her eyes glowed brighter blue as more and more of the Force filled her.
“You often meditated over there,” she said, pointing to a large pond by a small hill, “I remember seeing you so deep in meditation that you don't see the waters forming an arch over you, and nearby stones and pebbles would be floating.”
She slowly folder her arms over each other, “It was very calming to witness. Many would eventually join you, influenced by that serenity. Even I.”
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Post by Jair Crawford on Aug 30, 2024 17:48:29 GMT -8
The woman did not answer the question, but she continued to be quite helpful regardless. Yes, she was correct. That was the very spot he used to meditate... and very likely where he needed to go.
"That's... yes... that is the place. Once again you are... correct."
Her features were so extremely familiar. He knew he knew her. And of course she had just confirmed that she remembered him. Evidently from this very temple. He beckoned her to follow him as he approached the pool that she had pointed out.
"And that means this is where I need to look. Nobody on Coruscant knows why I'm here right now, but I sense that I can trust you."
Jair reached down into the pool to dip his hand into the water briefly, before looking back up at the woman.
"I'm trying to recover memories that I've lost. It's a bit of a mystery-"
But before he could finish his thought, he saw her bright blue eyes, shining. And that's when it clicked. Of course he knew her! It had been so very long though. This was a surprise that he absolutely had no anticipation for whatsoever, but he welcomed her presence gladly. She was an old friend, and he was right to be trusting, now that he remembered who she was.
"-but I clearly have not lost all of my memories because I remember you now! Oh wow! How are you? Where have you been? And... how did you know I would be here? It's great to see you!"
He beamed, for once happy to see an old friend in troubling times.
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Post by Kamino Ikhra on Aug 30, 2024 18:03:49 GMT -8
The woman smiles sweetly at his barrage of questions and proclamations. She laughs, her voice softly echoing through the room, almost beyond perception and hearing. As she was so short in stature, she barely leaned down, her right hand reaching out to caress Jair's cheek, but her touch barely registered, like a ghost of a sensation, or the sensation of expectation from an act.
“Jair Crawford,” she said, eyes lit in a soft blue light, “always seeking answers, always finding something lost.”
There was a wistful look to her countenance as she straightened up, her gaze never wavering away from him.
“If you search for what was forgotten...lost,” she whispered, “was it perhaps intentionally lost? If you seek, you shall find. If you ask, the true question will be answered. Yet, do you truly wish to remember? Or perhaps your shoulders sought to lighten a deep burden on your soul? Something to consider before you reopen the door within your mind.”
When she reached the last words, her finger lightly neared the middle of Jair's forehead, the tip of her finger aglow. Though Jair would have felt nothing from the light, she did not appear to be using any powers to do anything to him.
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Post by Jair Crawford on Aug 30, 2024 19:37:51 GMT -8
Jair pondered her question for a moment. He could not feel her touch. Odd. However, knowing who she was, he knew one thing; she was very wise. And it was true that some of the 'visions'... well... memories that flashed into his mind were undoubtedly dark and disturbing. Could she have a point? Was this something to consider?
"Well, there is no doubt the memories became lost for a reason..."
Jair dipped his hand gently back into the pool.
"The question is... why? If it's for my protection then-"
Another memory flashed into his mind. He could see himself, in this very room, walking up to this very pool. It was years ago. Many many years ago. He saw himself walking away from the pool to talk to a group of fellow knights. They all ended up frolicking in the grass. They were talking about... a wedding... Jair pulled his hand out of the water and shook his head.
"No that's not it... I remember that, that was before Dice's wedding with the Count... this is not a lost memory..."
He looked back up at her.
"Sorry... I keep getting flashes, like that. Memories trying to come back, but... usually incomplete. There was nothing out of place in that one though... But they keep coming. In flashes. If... if someone wanted to protect me from these memories, I don't think it was my own mind or will that did it."
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Post by Kamino Ikhra on Aug 30, 2024 19:43:33 GMT -8
She smiles at him. Beauty and life flowed around her. The room felt...lighter...easier, and the glow of life itself surrounded every fibre of Jair's being, and the room. She took one step back and nodded serenely at him.
“Your path is resolute, your decision made.”
She gestured gently towards the waters.
“You need only assume your meditations. I will keep watch over you. You will find what you seek, and remember...all.”
She looked wistfully at him once again, and said, “Remember, Jair...you are not alone.”
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Post by Jair Crawford on Aug 30, 2024 20:45:05 GMT -8
Jair smiled at her and nodded, feeling more tranquil again with her reassurance of his quest to find what was missing from his memories.
"Of course! No one is ever truly alone."
Jair followed her advice, and focused intently on the waters in the pond, dipping his hand in once again. This time another memory flashed to him. He was walking to the pond again. Approaching someone... but the person he was approaching was obscured from view. He could not make out their features at all, nor could he hear their voice. Why? Why was a person in Jair's past being hidden? He could not make sense of it.Being mindful of his frustration, he calmed his thoughts, and meditated. Now he could hear words... his words...
~"Hehe, they're both sound asleep..."~ No... a little bit further... ~"Hello there, I don't think we've met... ... ... "~ But once again the other persons voice, and words, were completely obscured. He could only hear his side of the conversation. ~"I'm Jair Crawford, Jedi Knight... ... ...Everyone seems to be under stress recently... our 'visitor' didn't bother you did he? ... ... ... An entity has been tormenting people in the temple recently... ... ... So, what brings you to the temple, my friend? ... ... ...
... ... ... Did someone say breakfast? What would you like? ... ... ... "~ ~"Oh hello, Master Crawford, I feel fine.."~ Finally another voice! But this was a different person... not the person earlier in the memory who was missing... in fact... Jair pulled his hand out of the water, and looked over to the woman.
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Post by Kamino Ikhra on Aug 30, 2024 20:50:52 GMT -8
When Jair fell into the web of memories, the woman smiled, and she was gone. Only her presence in the Force remained, a sense of assurance, a boost in confidence, a sensation of healing and a soothing voice in the mind. Perhaps she had never been there at all. In any case, any sense of a physical presence was gone, when next Jair opened his eyes.
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Post by Jair Crawford on Aug 31, 2024 14:55:19 GMT -8
And she was gone... or at least, she had appeared to be gone. In a strange way it felt as though her presence may have lingered. What precisely she was up to, Jair had no clue. This was the way he always remembered her being, though, only further cementing his belief that he knew her. In any case, it was good to see her again. He needed to get back to the task at hand though. His memories were still incomplete. And for some reason he felt impelled to go up to the meditation balconies... and not a moment too soon. He could sense that the tourists were approaching his location now, so he slipped out of the room before they arrived.
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Post by Min on Sept 26, 2024 13:23:32 GMT -8
[ Eamin “Min” Thunderstone | The Room of a Thousand Fountains | Jedi Temple | Coruscant ]Min did not linger long here, she already knew this was one of the most frequented and visited places in the temple by the public, and there wasn't really any good hiding spots or an ideal location to stash anything. She was momentarily distracted by the sense of the Jedi's presence again. The recent signature. He was here too. If it was a he, and...another presence. One that was far older, longer-lasting, as if they had been here forever. She shook her head. There weren't any Jedi here as far as she could tell.
No reason to, and a bit too close to the First Order for comfort, she'd bet. After taking a moment to admire the fountains and plants and crystals, the redhead moved on.
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