Armored Jedi, Part 2

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Anakin stared in awe and wonder. Serra stood there, plated in light duranium armor from head to toe. She wore a full brown body glove; over which the bronzed interlocking plates fit. Her feet were encased in sabatons that covered them entirely, then joined to the greaves, which enclosed her calves and had an attached hinged piece which would mesh into the cuisse when standing and bend to cover her vulnerable knee when walking or running. The breastplate covered her chest; while highlighting her generous bust, and meshed with the plating on the utility belt, which Kira explained allowed for maximum freedom of movement in the torso while on the defense or offense. Over this, Serra wore a short sleeved, hooded brown robe; which according to Kira was laced with duranium and cortosis fibers. Over the robe; she wore a set of pauldrons, which attached to the robe cleanly. On her forearms and hands the pauldrons were equipped with comm panels and other unknown technology. Kira had explained that the suit and robe was one solid piece, and was designed specifically with Jedi in mind. Serra moved, her first steps sluggish and clunky; and moved to stand in front of Kira.

   Serra bowed at the waist deeply to Kira, and upon straightening up, hugged her. Kira grunted slightly, staggering; before catching herself from tripping and returning the hug. Serra stepped back and said softly
   "Thank you Kira. This armor will unquestionably serve well."

   Kira laughed lightly before choking back a sob.
"I am not done yet. Reaching to her belt, she pulled off two lightsabers and handed them to Serra. Serra stared at them in awe. She looked up from the hilts in her hand to Kira, tears glistening on her cheeks.
   "Did these belong to who I think they did ?"
  Clearing her throat; Kira nodded and spoke with unquestionable pride.
   "Yes. They have saved my life and countless others more times than I remember. They slew half the Sith Council and the Emperor Vitiate as well. They belonged to my Master and husband, Kaden Segh. Treat them as such."

   It dawned on Anakin then. Those lightsabers were possibly all Kira had left of her husband. Anakin knew if all he had left of Padme or Serra was one item, he would not part with it for anything. For Kira to give Serra the lightsabers of her long dead husband spoke volumes; both of her as a person and a Jedi, and of her respect and esteem for Serra.

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