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Who: Itty Bitty Obi-Wan + You
Broadcast: Y
Action: SS Huntress
When: Now

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[ The feed shakes for a few minutes before it centers on a young thirteen year old boy. He has the trademark padawan braid and robes as he sits on his knees in front of the camera. His expression is quiet and muted, though it seems like he hasn't had much sleep. His eyes are red-rimmed and tired. ]

Hello. If you could tell me if this ship is heading to Coruscant, I would be grateful. If not, I'd be happy to earn my way there through any duties you deem necessary.

[ He hesitates, pausing for far too long, biting on his lip. ] And if you -- you have seen Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn.

Thank you.

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[ Obi-Wan weaves himself through the ship, his shoulders hunched and his saber in a tight white-knuckled grip. Surely Qui-Gon wouldn't have left him here . . . not after coming back. Not after their discussion.

Then again, what rights did Obi-Wan even possess?

He tugs the hood over his face and keeps a wary eye on everyone who came close. This was a strange vessel and their responses got even more confusing. Best to keep to himself until he got to Coruscant. ]

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This is true, I suppose, but ... it is a strange thing to me - amongst my folk, although a child might be fostered for a time, if at all possible, the parents will have their care for most of their formative years.

I don't remember my parents. No one really does except for a few.

That is a sad thing, although less so for you, I suppose, as you do not recall them.

I never thought it was sad. Why would it be sad?

For you, I suppose it is not - you do not remember them, after all. But your parents must miss you. And for my folk, it is a grievous thing indeed, for a child to be without their parents.

I guess. But the Jedi don't force people to do that. It's their choice.

[ This much he knows. He's been on recruitment. ] I think it's also . . . the best choice for us. The Force is powerful. Learning how to use it to help others should come first.

That is well - I would not think it wise to force, as a general rule!

[ He hums softly ] Perhaps. It simply... sits very oddly. As I said, it is a thing almost unheard of, amongst my folk, to part a child from a parent.

What is it like then?

[ Maglor hums thoughtfully, the harp echoing him, pulling up images of the families he has known and casting them wide for Obi-Wan to see ]

Amongst our folk, bearing a child is a wearying thing, for something of both the parents' spirits go into the making. As such, many of them will know their children, having a sense of their gifts and personalities, long before they are actually born. As the child grows, their dependence on the bond with their parents lessens, but especially in the early years, they may still draw, sometimes quite heavily, on that bond. If one or more parent is missing due to ill fortune... the child struggles. They can form bonds with others, but... it is difficult. A child young enough will often follow their parent into the Halls, unable to survive without them.

As such, children are very precious to us, and many families will opt to not have children, in times of war. Any child without a parent will find willing substitutes, but to give a child up is... a thing almost unthinkable.

[ Unless there is a madman with a sword stalking towards you demanding you hand him the Silmaril or die ]

We have those. Force-bonds. We can feel them across the stars.

That is good. [ Maglor nods ] I am glad that you have such ties - although I confess I did not know Men capable of them!

Not all men. Just the Jedi, I think.

Ah - because of the Force? I wonder how different we are, with such skills.

What do you mean? Everyone has the Force. But not everyone can use it.

Perhaps in your world this is so! But I fear I am from quite far afield, myself - and... well I suppose you might say, "the rules are different".

[ He absorbs this quietly. ]

Master Yoda always says that the universe is always bigger than we believe it is.

I am learning that myself. [ Maglor agrees ]

I am sure you have never heard of my world, as I had not heard of Coruscant, until I came here.

Edited 2016-06-23 11:30 (UTC)

[ He nods. ]

But that's what makes life interesting right? Finding out the new.

Even so. [ He smiles at him approvingly ]

It is enough to make even one as old as me feel more interested in life again.

How old are you? You can't be older than Yoda.

Well, not knowing how old Yoda is, I cannot say!

But ... mm, I am not entirely certain, but by the count of Men, I have, I think, seen roughly some 9500 years of the sun. Give or take.

Edited 2016-06-24 07:50 (UTC)

Wow . . . that's longer than Yoda.

[ Maglor chuckles softly ]

Well, my folk do not age the way others do. Although I am one of the oldest of my kin in Middle-earth, in Aman remain my grandparents still, who were some of the Unbegotten, the very first of our people to awaken.

Isn't it hard, being so old?

[ Obi-Wan, master of tact. ]

[ Another soft laugh ]

Sometimes. But mostly it is what it is. I do not dwell on it much.

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