[Open] Zenith Locked

[holonethero]

[Anakin has taken his time in reaching out to others, partially because he doesn't really like the idea of communion and partially because of his desire to remain detached, but he knows that isn't feasible. He's heard all of the warnings about the war coming to an end soon, and about the need for action...but committing to that is not something he's willing to do just yet. However he still wants to be of some help, and in a sudden, snap decision he just...does it.

His mental voice falters briefly, almost as though he's thinking better of it, but when he does speak up it's in a confident, clear tone. He's used to public speaking, at least, even if this is a little weird.]

Good afternoon. I have been remiss in introducing myself to the rest of you. My name is Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and General of the Grand Army of the Galactic Republic. I've recently arrived and I've been slowly taking things in. I have a few questions, and an offer I'd like to put on the table.

[His thoughts slow, and are accompanied by images of a long stone room with a shallow, sandy floor. A training room.]

The offer first. I have trained many men and women in my unit in self-defense, and I've had an apprentice Jedi up until very recently. I've come to understand that many of you come from civilian backgrounds. If you would like to learn how to fight, or you'd like to brush up on things, particularly when it comes to swordsmanship, please seek me out.

[He pauses to let that sink in before going on.]

Secondly, the questions. I'm curious what made you choose Zenith to give your allegiance? And I would also ask what would make you change your mind? I am not intending to question anyone's loyalties or allegiances except possibly my own, I just would like to understand why you've made the choice you did. It may help me frame my own thoughts better.


Thank you for your time and your thoughts.


[His thoughts quiet then, waiting for responses.]

Comments

[ghostmoder]

[He truly has no room to judge anyone when it comes to social graces.]

Yusuke Urameshi.

What about you? I figure it wasn't just Skysong that made you pick Zenith either.

[holonethero]

A pleasure.

[He means it.]

It wasn't. It was also the Jedi code. We're taught to move forward, and not to look back. What's done is done, and as you've said, the dead don't...or shouldn't...come back. Especially in huge numbers.

[ghostmoder]

[Hilariously, there is a moment of embarrassed awkwardness that, in the face of the Exalt connection, manages to seep through despite his best efforts. It's not that his death (the one he came back from, anyway) is a secret, necessarily, or even that it's unpleasant for him to talk about; it's just, like, kind of cringe, y'know? imagine getting murked by a car 😕 yikes

Shouldn't is maybe a strong characterization of how he feels about it; it would be hypocritical of him otherwise. Not worth splitting hairs on, though.]

So you're all-in then. [This is a question, phrased as a statement. He's prodding at the solidity of Anakin's "code".] Not much that would change your mind?

[holonethero]

[Anakin does his best not to try and dig into the source of that awkward twinge, so there's a sense of him looking away, like he's trying not to look at a woman changing or something. It just seems polite.

But the question? Well, that he does have a reply for.]

Not likely. I suppose if Zenith started massacring civilians en-masse, or the other side proved beyond any doubt that their philosophy was correct, I'd probably reconsider, but neither of those things seem likely.

[ghostmoder]

[lmao anakin bless u

He turns that answer over in his mind a bit, before there's an impression of a quick, decisive nod. They really are on the same page, it seems like, even if they came there from different directions.]

What's this Jedi stuff you're talking about teaching people, anyway? [That's what he's assuming, anyway— that "Jedi" is just some kind of old-fashioned martial arts school, what with the talk of knights and codes and swordsmanship.] Is it just sword forms, or what?

[The vibe coming across alongside this is curiosity more than anything else; he doesn't particularly need instruction, he's just interested in new fighting styles as a general rule.]

[holonethero]

For you, it would probably be sword forms, or martial arts, yes. Even basic military training.

[Anakin sends over some impressions of the way that Jedi fight with their blades, or with their hands. But then the vision shifts to some of the other things that they can do. Telekinesis, high jumps, and all the other stuff.]

Nobody I've felt through the connection here appears to have any kind of sensitivity to the Force, so the other things are simply not possible.

[ghostmoder]

[There's a spark of fascinated curiosity, an impression of him leaning in closer to inspect the details of the vision, to track forms and analyze movements.]

Huh. Does that make a difference for how much of the other stuff you can teach, too? Like you probably use [what'd he call it] the Force alongside all the martial arts forms when you fight, right? I figure that must change your stances and stuff.