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It is a time of turmoil in the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to outlying systems is under dispute.
The powerful Trade Federation uses their private armies to enforce their extortionate tariffs, placing systems that do not submit under military blockade. Deep in the Core, the Senate endlessly debates the legality of such measures, though this is cold comfort to the suffering people of the Outer Rim.
In secret, the Supreme Chancellor dispatches teams of Jedi Knights, guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to troubled areas in order to settle the matter directly. In many of these places, this is the first time a Jedi has been seen in generations. Following their negotiations, some choose to remain on assignment for a time, dealing with other problems that have come to their attention...
every journey has a first step
the-sunny-side
"I am too!" Sparring is something she'd have really, really missed if she left being a Jedi behind...
the-sunny-side
She's restless on the flight back, splitting her time between examining her saber, meditating, and asking questions or musing about her scraps of vision - she records her memories of them in as fine a detail as she can, frowning over the words.
supposed-to-know
Elesse will save the talk about obsession for if it becomes necessary. The experience is still fresh for her Padawan, so it's best to work through it.
the-sunny-side
After her most recent mulling over the final vision: "Darth Vader - that's a Sith name, isn't it?"
the-sunny-side
"Trying to call back to the Sith... I guess that me just wanted people scared, as much as she wanted anything..."
She shakes her head. "I - don't know why I would've done any of that..."
supposed-to-know
"There is a long gap of time between now and the then-that-might-be. One that is, I suspect, filled with terrible things. Things that would have changed you."
supposed-to-know
Smile.
When they get back to the Jedi Temple, a summon from the Council is waiting for them.
supposed-to-know
When they get to the Council chamber, they're not the only ones. Two men, one older and one younger, are already there.
"Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi," Elesse murmurs to Anakin as they enter. Qui-Gon is finishing up an explanation about how some Queen intends to go back and fight for her planet's freedom.
the-sunny-side
She smiles at them, rocking back and forth a bit, and tilting her head at the explanation. Fighting for a planet's freedom sounds exciting...
"Good of you to join us, Master Vendar," Windu says after Qui-Gon finishes. "Have you heard the news?"