What Lies Underneath the Mask - The Next Lesson

[Navaria Tarkin]

This morning wasn't the most ideal (http://pub56.ezboard.com/fgjofrm3.showMessage?topicID=322.topic) situation in teaching one's first Padawan, but Meyu was special. He had a troubled past which brings him close to hovering on the edge of the Dark Side.

Navaria did not realize how close her Padawan was until today. During her lesson of channeling the Force, Meyu was haunted by visions of his younger days and of the grief and pain that scarred him so.

Still, it could have been much worse then what had happened. Meyu only became unconscious after his ordeal and did not give in, even briefly, to the alluring call of evil. He followed the path of Light, listening to his Master's Call and believing in himself. It was but one hurdle to jump over and the Jedi Knight knew that there were still many more to overcome.

Considering how depleting Meyu had become, she had offered her Padawan for a meal on Arcan, and hopefully something a bit more subtle for him to learn. This would not only increase his awareness of the Living Force on another level, but perhaps increase his mental endurance which could prepare him further for his struggle inside himself.

Master and Padawan entered the Bar and Grill together. It was the afternooon rush and the place was packed. Navaria looked around for some place to sit but was coming up empty.

"And here I thought it wouldn't be busy."

She said with a slight laugh but then her eyes opened up widely as Navaria pointed out a table that became free.

"Over there, Meyu. We better hurry."

Quickly they squeezed through the crowd and captured that table before anyone else could. One of the serving droids was already cleaning off the table and beeped a greeting as the two Jedi took their seats.

"A couple menu's and a namana juice please."

She looked to Meyu.

"And what would you like?"

[Ivychari Meyu]

Meyu cleared his throat as he sat down.

"Well, I doubt they have any Shora juice..."

He chewed on his inner bottom lip a bit, causing his lips to pucker for a moment. He inhaled and exhaled, and then finished his sentence.

"...so, I guess I'll try the Namana juice."

He smiled at Navaria and met her eyes for a moment. He studied her feature for a moment, and then looked around, feeling a faint blush come to his cheeks.

"A bit crowded in here. It wasn't like this last night."

[Navaria Tarkin]

The droid whistled and affirmation and rolled towards the bar to fill the order and get two menus for the Jedi.

Navaria returned the smile that Meyu flashed her.

"I think you will like it. Perhaps it could be a new crusade of mine to convert these poor souls into not drinking alcohol."

The Jedi Knight tried to look serious but couldn't keep of the facade for too long.

"I'm sorry."

She said between laughs ...

"I'm just trying to get you to relax."

and looked around.

"It can be like this sometimes but I hope you're not uncomfortable with being in such a large group."

[Ivychari Meyu]

Meyu's face had darkenned considerably, which was pronounced by his pale skin and sensitive complection.

"I actually haven't been around this many people in once place in a few years..." He said as he cleared his throat. "But no, it's not a serious problem."

His head was turn towards the far wall, as though looking at a picture that hung there, but his attention was completely on Navaria as she smiled. He hadn't seen anyone smile at him like that in a long time, and it made him feel warm.

[Navaria Tarkin]

"I'm glad it's not. I really didn't think there would be this many people here and I wanted to ease you into a more social setting but sometimes it's sink or swim around here."

She was pleased that her presence was making Meyu comfortable but she was worried if it might turn into something more then infactuation. Navaria would have to keep an eye on her Padawan but not now .... the droid had returned with their drinks and two menus.

"Thank you."

The Knight said, taking one of the drinks and sipping it while opening her menu.

"Anything you like, Meyu. Don't be bashful. You need your strength back."

[Taataani Meorrrei]

(From the nearby booth, Taataani overheard the conversation. She spun around in her seat, peering over it to talk to the couple.)

Excussse me, but jif jyou'rrre lookjing forrr sssomethjing to eat to get jyourrr ssstrength back, jI sssuggessst jyou asssk forrr Naboo hjill rrrabbjitsss! Thejy arrre plump and rrround, and jif jyou don't mjind eatjing a ljittle furrr...thejy wjill give jyou thejy wjill gjive jyou the ssstrrrength of THRRREE Cjizerrrack!

(She patted Meyu heavily on the shoulder)

Now...jI know what jyou'rrre sssajyjing...jitsss not on the menu. Buut....jyou can orrrderrr jit ala carrrte forrr extrrra. Jussst tell the chef that jI sssajid ssso! Afterrr all, jI've rrrajisssed enough cubsss to know how to rrrajissse them ssstrong! And jyou'll do fjine too...even forrr a hjyuu-mann male! And sssuch a handsssome one to boot.

(Taa winked, laughing as she scrambled back to her table to catch a sajoi that scampered off her plate)

[Ivychari Meyu]

Meyu lowers his head and clears his throat, a muscle in his jaw twitching as his teeth clamp tightly together. He looks over at Taataani as she captures that small creature that was trying to get away, and in one bite devours it.

Meyu's eyes close and he looks away in disguist. Taataani seemed like a very nice person, but Meyu's people were strictly vegetarian. In fact, the chemicle acids in meat could probably eat a hole in his stomach. He was built for eating vegetation, and that's what he was going to have.

"Well..."

He looks at the menu for a moment and then frowns.

"I can't read this language."

The blush returns to his cheek and he bites his lip.

[Navaria Tarkin]

OOC~ Forgive my absence I have been sick. I will edit with a proper reply tomorrow <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/image/emoticons_classic/smile.gif ALT=":)">

Yes, add food poisoning and then you are right ;)

IC~ She could sense Meyu's disgust but for one that has space traveled as much as Navaria had in her earlier years, such notions didn't bother her .... not that she was going to attempt to partake in such cuisine mind you...

Navaria had mistaken Meyu's silence for considering what his meal would be. Gently pulling the menu from his hands, she set it on the table.

"That is alright. We can add that to your lessons as well. Reading basic. Not all things taught need to be of the Force."

Her eyes went back to scanning the menu.

"So what is it that you wish to eat? Anything particular?"

[Ivychari Meyu]

ooc: You're in luck, I've been sick too. Let me guess, unbreakable fever of 100+, sore throat, achey muscles and fatigue? ^^

[Ivychari Meyu]

"Well, I don't know what they have around here....I remember last night I had something called 'Steak and fries.' I didn't eat the steak, but the 'fries' were rather delicious."


ooc: Slow point I suspect. No worries ^^

[Navaria Tarkin]

She smiled at Meyu. His naivete was quite refreshing.

"Well, you need more then just fries my dear, Padawan."

Folding the menu, she handed both of them over to the droid.

"Two bowls of nergishin soup and salad..."

Navaria stole a sideways glance at Meyu.

"... and an order of fries."