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[beardstrokes]

Who: Ahsoka + Obi-wan and YOU
Broadcast: No
Action: Planet-side
When: 10th of Jan

[ As promised, in a few days time, Ahsoka and Obi-Wan make their way to the markets. They dress warmly, Obi-Wan procuring a thick cloak for himself. It's hard to feel like a Jedi Master without one.

He watches as Ahsoka flits from stall to stall as he lingers behind her, to correct her on her "bargaining" technique. In a way, they resemble a teenager, saddled with a wiser all-knowing uncle. He strokes his beard in light amusement. This is probably what he needed right now, a reassessment of his priorities, the here and now. ]

Comments

[sinuosity]

You may find something familiar here, but it is not likely. I was fortunate.

[beardstrokes]

So this is familiar to you? That is indeed, a certain kind of fortune. One that does not often pass our way.

[sinuosity]

And may not do so again.

[ She gestures to the merchant, who scurries forward with more packets. ]

[beardstrokes]

[ He glances at the poor man. ]

Did he overstep himself?

[sinuosity]

He tried to cheat me using differently weighted packets. I threatened to report him.

[beardstrokes]

[ There were authorities here? Maybe enough to send a message for help? ]

That was well-spotted. I doubt he'll be cheating anyone else here.

[sinuosity]

[ Oh Obi-Wan, you sweet summer child. ]

He will not be cheating us, certainly.

[beardstrokes]

I would hate to be cheated out of my earnings in emotional drama.

[ He grins, feeling light-hearted. ]

I don't suppose the authorities would aid us in escaping by any chance?

[sinuosity]

[ She smiles back, briefly. ]

No, they know next to nothing about the Atroma. We are just more travellers to them.

[beardstrokes]

And our story is hardly believable.

[ Well, it was worth a shot. ]

I wish we had a better record of what has taken place and what attempts have failed.

[sinuosity]

Two months ago we were aboard the Marsiva — unable to return to our own ships. There were... unusual occurrences. I remember none, as our memories were tampered with, but others left messages. As far as I know, that is the only glitch that has happened.

[beardstrokes]

Perhaps the people who have been here longer will know of other occurrences.

[ Now he has to wonder how long people have been here . . . and what it means for him. ]

[sinuosity]

You are welcome to ask. Nobody here is unhelpful.

[ Which grates her a little, since few people are nice just because, but she can't deny the truth in front of her eyes. ]

[beardstrokes]

No, everyone is happy to help. For which, I am very grateful.

[sinuosity]

There is no easy way to leave, that is the only certain thing.

[beardstrokes]

Then we will have to try the hard way.

[sinuosity]

Should you decide to act, I am with you.

[beardstrokes]

[ He's touched by her sentiment. ]

As I am with you, should you need me.