ii ; video & action

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Who: Octavia Blake & Open
Broadcast: Everyone
Action: Moon or Wonderduck
When: Broadcast, evening of Oct 16; Action, whenever

[The feed that pops up is originating from a basic (and boring) room above one of the old timey buildings on the moon. Octavia's lounging on the cot, tossing a baseball sized object up into the air, then catching it, not really looking at the comm.]

I gotta admit that the past two weeks-- or however long since I got here-- have been pretty damn long. Back home, there was so much more to do. [The ball goes up in the air.] Not in the entertaining way [And down again.] but stuff we had to get done. Hunting, scouting, building, repairing, you get the idea. It was one thing after another, the days went by in a flash.

[She catches the ball again and sticks it on the small side table by her cot, sitting up at the same time.] Pretty much, doing stuff for fun wasn't on the agenda, so I'm kinda at a loss here.

[Octavia huffs, blowing a bit of hair out of her face, before finally looking at the comm.]

I guess suggestions are welcomed if anyone wants to toss one my way. [Her boots tap the floor for a moment.] Also, I want to keep learning combat. So far, I've gotten decent with a sword, but I don't want to stop. Unarmed is good, too. Honestly, whatever's fine. I can take a beating, and I'm a quick enough study. I can't pay right now, that'd be later, unless favors or chores work, too.

[There's a pause, where she considers something.] My name's Octavia Blake. I'm security on the Wonderduck. You can find me there or on the moon for now if you want. That's it I guess.

[She flashes a sheepish grin before cutting the broadcast. Feel free to run into her on the ship or moon, whenever.]

Comments

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[That gets a laugh out of her.]

Well that's a relief.

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Isn't it? Imagine trying to explain food. [Octavia pauses, then grins.]

Actually, try it.

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What? I'm not going to explain food. That's ridiculous.

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Why not? Are you no fun, or you don't think you can?

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What? Of course I can!

Food is just-- food! It's. You put it in your mouth. And chew it. For energy! And it tastes good.

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So chewing stuff gives you energy?

[She's already trying not to laugh.]

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Well-- basically. And-- damn it, this is stupid!

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Guess that answers that, huh?

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I never thought I'd live to see the day I got called "no fun." I must be getting old.

[Ahsoka you're like barely seventeen. Shut up.]

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[Octavia chuckles, shaking her head.]

I wouldn't say that. You tried at least!

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Yeah. I tried.

I guess I'm just finding it a little difficult to relax. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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It's not something we can control, don't let it get to you. Too much time and energy are wasted that way.

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Now you sound like Master Yoda.

... I guess that means you're right, though. I should ... meditate on it, or something.

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Is that a bad thing? [Honestly curious here. She raises a brow.]

Meditate? Does that actually help stuff?

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Not at all. Master Yoda is the leader of the Jedi Council back home. He always used to stay stuff like that to me.

And it depends on what you want help with. It isn't going to get your homework done for you. But ... as much as I don't enjoy it, I have to admit, it does help with other things. Seeing the best course of action to take, for example. Calming your emotions. Keeping your head clear in a fight. That kind of thing.

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[Octavia's silent for a moment, and by her expression, Ahsoka should easily be able to tell she's not eager about the idea of meditation.

Despite that, the advantages do sound appealing.]

Do you think it's something you'd be able to teach?

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Well-- sure. It's easy enough. I've been doing it since I was old enough to sit still on my own.

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[She nods.]

Would you mind? [Teaching her.]

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As long as you don't mind that I'm no Master, I'd be happy to.

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[She gives a sheepish smile, shaking her head.]

Not at all. Thanks, I owe you.

[resnipstance]

Don't worry about it. Actually, you'd be doing me a favor. Being cooped up all day on the Marsiva is driving me crazy. Being able to help do something makes me feel slightly less useless.

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Hey, when you're shuffled to your ship, we could work out something then. The Iskaulit might be pretty workable, if I'm hearing things right. I haven't been there myself, yet.

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Let's hope the shuffle happens soon, then. I don't have hair to tear out, but I'm starting to understand the sentiment.

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[Octavia can't help but snort at that.]

I gotta ask, what do you have?

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Never seen head-tails before? [Ahsoka turns around a bit, so Octavia can see the three tail-like structures that protrude from her head-- one on each side of her face, and one more in the back.]

The top part [she motions with one hand to the pointy bits] are called montrals. Similar to what you would think of as horns, but they're hollow. They can sense vibrations in the air around us, which helps us to "see" things in the surrounding area even when there isn't any light or sound.

The tail parts are actually called lekku. That's plural, by the way-- singular, lek. The patterning is an old evolution throwback that used to help my people to blend in to our environment thousands of years ago.