"Next week?"

"Alright." She'd like to meet sooner, but it's probably better not to push... And she could use the time for a few projects.

"I might need to keep an eye on some stuff at the Temple. We can use the interval to decide what to do."

She nods. "If you're free to meet at the library in the meantime, let me know, alright?"

"You will be the first I contact."

She shoulders her backpack. "See you then." And unless Elesse has anything else for her, she heads off.

Nope, it's back to the Temple with her. Hopefully nothing has caught on fire, yes?

Not much is different from how she left it - the only new thing (relevant to her) is a message from Meinwen asking for another spar sometime soon. 

Great. She'll set up something with Meinwen (can't leave her friend hanging) after checking in with Master Breha (still not leaving the planet soon). And she's all caught up on her reading, but the class is meeting again tomorrow so she'll review before then, update the tracking sheets for her official independent studies, spend some time in meditation... The life of a Jedi padawan is not one of infinite leisure, if you care to take advantage of the Temple's resources. Which Elesse does, while she's here.

And in between all this regularly-scheduled activity, she has a painting to paint. Something pocket-sized. Which is an interesting departure from her usual, more traditionally-sized landscapes and object studies. Maybe she'll do a portrait not a good idea, too hard to explain the who and the why. Well. The who, anyway, surely she can say at least that it's a gift for a friend if (when) Master Breha asks. But what should the subject be, then?

Hm. She'll take some time to think on it.

Vader seems interested in the process, at least, showing up at one point (outside of their usual scheduled history sessions, while Elesse's studying) to look at Elesse's blank canvas and assorted discarded sketches. 

(She keeps circling the idea of portraiture, but not committing. Doesn't quite feel right.)

"I don't suppose you have any insight into the arts?"

"I do, actually - I always favored either acryllic or ink and watercolors, but many of the same principles apply to oils."

"I don't think I'm facing a technical problem, exactly..."

She nods. "Artist's block is a universal problem. Do you want ideas?"

"I wouldn't say no. Though I can't promise to use any of them."

"That's alright - sometimes deciding what you don't want to do is the best way to move forward."

"For specifics... Lily does like flowers, and they're fairly traditional decor on Naboo - it'd be a little impersonal, but she could put such a painting in her office as a conversation piece - still, I'd suggest avoiding a direct copy of the traditionally abstract Naboo styles."

"Masks are another traditional theme, though it'd be a bit more personal - and could cross the line into portraiture, since the traditional garb of noblewomen especially in politics involves wearing a mask. Direct images of people would, on the other hand, be something she's unlikely to display; they're a little more intimate in Naboo's culture, and while she spurns most cultural trappings I don't think she's as immune to those associations as she thinks."

"For overall aesthetic, oils are good at play of light, and I think she'd enjoy something with notable chiaroscuro - a study on light shining through gemstones would work well at this size, showcase your talent, and relate to what you've been talking about. Including other objects like a mask or flowers could work well, but at this size might make the scene crowded."

...Headtilt. "Hm."

Oh.

Sketchbook sketchbook where is her sketchbook she needs to get this out of her head and on the page before it goes away...

Vader watches her fondly, avoiding interrupting.

Scribble scribble scribble, she can go like this, then that piece will be so, and maybe even here- no, there is probably better, well, work it out when she gets to the canvas but for now...

"...You'll keep this to yourself, right? No spoilers."

"I promise."

"Thanks."

Hmm hmm hmm, okay done for now. She'll let this sit a while to make sure nothing else comes to mind, but she thinks she'll be ready to start on the canvas tonight.

Does she mind if Vader comes to watch?

Not at all.

"Thank you." 

Then it's back to work for Elesse, until the evening.