SWTOR: The Davire Legacy

[2015] Main Chapters: Part 2

Tython

"Wow! Jaesa, that was amazing!"

"Me next!"

"No, I'm next! I called it!"

"Ha ha, it's alright. Everyone will have a turn," the young brunette responded to the group of trainees in front of her. Jaesa Willsaam was a newly discovered Force-sensitive from Alderaan, having been brought to the Temple so her Master, Nomen Karr, could discuss her training with the Council. Saiyah, an experienced learner, sat next to her in the spacious room. Five other Jedi initiates, Jerikko, Cora, Ashara, Moracen, and Spanios, had been given permission to visit with the padawan before starting their lessons.

"Come on guys, give her a break. Jaesa is still new to this," Saiyah calmly chided.

The excitable students nodded and sat back on their knees to calm themselves. Saiyah was newer to Tython than most, but her connection to the Force had been discovered when she was only three years old and still living on Coruscant. Jedi Master Somminick Timmns, a dark green Mirialan, had found her and started her basic training when she was eight, continuing to do so until she was twenty before bringing her to Tython as his padawan. Her reputation for being a potentially ideal Jedi was a bit exaggerated in Saiyah's opinion. She had bad days just like everyone else. Being a Jedi didn't mean she wasn't still human.

Though Jaesa hadn't been here long, it took Saiyah only a few minutes to pinpoint her behavior. Jaesa had been willing to go with Nomen Karr, but she was wary of the Jedi. Saiyah had sensed the distrust from a mile away, and knew from her studies that Alderaan was a planet stuck in constant political warfare. It was no surprise that living in such an environment would make a person uneasy of their surroundings at all times. Noblemen weren't exactly known for their honesty. Still, Saiyah had been as encouraging as she could, and had been the first subject to Jaesa's powers. "I sense...mercy...and empathy and...passionate conviction. You walk the light path, but you will do whatever is necessary to protect your allies."

Her assessment had come as a surprise to Saiyah. Even now, as she sat on the floor with the others, her mind was elsewhere. You will do whatever is necessary to protect your allies. It was a true statement, but not something Saiyah had ever fully realized. It had been in the back of her unconscious mind, and the more she analyzed it, the more she now knew it was the reason Master Timmns had waited so long to bring her to Tython. Jedi are confusing, she mused. I was held back from my Initiate Trials for being too passionate, yet the Masters whisper about me being an ideal Jedi. She shook her head, bringing her focus back to the trainees before her.

Out of the group, only Saiyah and Jaesa were padawans to Masters. Ashara was very close to being claimed by either Master Ryen or Master Ocera. The other four were still awaiting their Initiate Trials.

"Jaesa, try it on me now!" Cora said eagerly, practically giddy with excitement. A warm, calm laugh bubbled from Jaesa. "Relax and clear your mind, Cora. It will be easier for me that way." Cora nodded enthusiastically, closing her eyes as her and Jaesa both bowed their heads.

"I sense...devotion...and trust...and...." She trailed off, and Saiyah noticed a frown cross her face. "There are...other emotions in the room overpowering yours, Cora." Everyone looked up at her, mildly surprised, and that's when Saiyah noticed Spanios shift uncomfortably. Instantly, she knew, and a moment later, Jaesa voiced it.

"Moracen and Spanios...I sense...an unusually strong bond between you two." At the mention of their names, the pair was immediately put on edge. Ashara leaned forward, very curious at the turn the conversation had taken. Jerikko and Cora looked at each other with confusion, not catching on to what Jaesa was saying. "Your emotions towards each other are–"