@GobMaw_HellSmasha Cyrus nudged the fluffy apprentice sitting on his shoulder with a tilt of his head, rather content to keep his arms crossed. "I know, still doesn't mean that it isn't normal to feel nervous. If you consider our last duels though we don't have anything to worry about. If Master Skywalker thinks we can do it, then it's basically decided that we will. " @Vulpas He smiled at Kai. "So now that you're our resident hotshot, I've only got one bit of advice I can offer. If the temple flight commander ever assigns you a Y-wing from the H12 series...for your own safety do not power up the backup hyperdrive with the rear gunner's cannon positioned forward. Your astromech will start beeping in the most annoying fashion ever."
@UnluckyFellow "Heh" he grunted at Cyrus's mention of their duels from the tournament, "yeah, Ben...was really something during that tournament. For still being just a kid, he has a lot of talent. He gave quite a run for my credits during that duel. Still unsure how I even won that one. It's all kind of a blur right now. But at least I was able to prove myself as an apprentice worth training, huh." He gave Cyrus a bit of a smirk, and a short bow toward him. "I couldn't have done as well I did without your teachings, master. Thank you."
Yavin IV @GobMaw_HellSmasha | A year older, and much wiser than before, Na'tala was unsure about how she felt about leaving the the Jedi controlled planet. Rejoining the band of 'heroes' that Commander Skywalker had assembled the Twi'lek glanced at Nex when he spoke. "Urian is doing fine and has taken to all the upgrades he's received. And I've really learned a lot from the Bothans. I'm definately more of a hacker than a field operative though, the real assignment taught me that." Whilst she'd been speaking Na'tala's body language had been all over the place and her lekku had been twitching like crazy as she'd unconsciously woven them into her speech, meaning she'd said more than her companions had heard. [OOC: Sorry for late reply]
@GobMaw_HellSmasha Cyrus nuzzled his head against the bunnysquirrel sitting on his shoulder. "Shush, keep thanking me and I'll get too full of myself. Then we'd both be off balance and we wouldn't wamt that, now would we? Besides, you've done far better than I did my first year, you didn't trip on a root and lose the tournament because of it." @Avenging-Angel The Jedi smiled sympathetically at Nat. "Well at least you've found out what you're truly good at. We'll be counting on you considering I'm not sure most of us even really know how a droid works let alone possess the ability to tamper with them. To me, I'm they're just as much magic to me as I'm sure the Force is to Zuri." He did flash a smile at the Chiss to let her know it was all in good fun.
@UnluckyFellow | @Avenging-Angel Zuri could not help but smile back at the Jedi and the fuzzy companion he'd 'inherited' from her. She too turned her head towards Nat, nodding respectfully. "From what I hear, you have become quite proficient at what you do, Na'tala. It is a shame that you had to take a swim, but otherwise, I find your work fairly impressive."
Yavin IV @Casavay & @Kalle | "Thank you Zuri, Rondo. I, um, heard that your mission was successful. Urian might have helped."
@UnluckyFellow "Hey, you did excellently against Jaden." he said, trying to focus on his master's own successes, "you were able to go toe to toe with him for quite some time. And if it wasn't for that root, you would have at least have been able too last even longer. If anything, it's a lesson on taking environmental factors into account. For Kushiban it sort of comes naturally, our ability to survive depends on our ability to perceive out environment and find a safe place to run or climb up too. But you're a human, you don't have a natural predator too worry about all the time, so I can't blame you for missing small details like a root like that." Over the course of the year, The force bond between Cyrus and himself grew in strength as the two of them grew stronger individually. But not only that, it started to feel to have a very familiar feeling, like it was something he experienced before. He wasn't sure if it was because of an actual force bond or just an emotional connection, but he was certain it felt similar to the same way felt when he was around his brother. Which he guessed made sense. Cyrus wasn't just his master, or just a friend of his. He was getting too be like a brother to him. And it just made him feel more at home. @Avenging-Angel He turned over to Nat. He could tell she seemed upset about something. Even if he hasn't learned the intricacies of certain species body languages yet, he could tell that whatever it was bothered her alot. And from what Zuri said to her, it might have been something to do with the outcome of a mission of hers. He remembered back to a year ago, back on Junk planet. When they were dealing with the Zabraks and he was kicked into a wall. And how Nat helped comfort him when he felt useless. He gave the Twi'lek a smile. "Hey Nat," he said softly, and calmly, "So what if your mission didn't go off perfectly. We've been there before, remember? So things didn't go as planned, they rarely ever do. You are still an incredibly capable individual, and everyone here knows that; Master Skywalker even recognized that. You are doing some excellent things Nat. The only thing I cared about was being able to see you alive again, and seeing that you're okay. Because in the end, that's what really matters. So chin up Nat, you're going to do even better next time around. And I won't have you thinking anything negative about yourself. You're here for a reason, and that's because you're one of the best there is. Take pride in that."
Kai looked to his friends as he came in now not wearing his jacket but still his helmet, Over the time he had to change from his coat and gear to a Flight suit similar to what rebel pilots wear, Adding his own touch to it he had a his flight coat around the jacket as he came in. @GobMaw_HellSmasha Kai looked to Nexnip first as he heard his question. "Training is going somewhat well, Doing good in the hoth simulators with Poe but not on the death star or catching pirates of my training." Thai said still a bit positive though. "Poe is one of our recruits here nice guy thats a fresh pilot so far hes a reputable gunner when on a snow speeder and pilot so far on our courses." Kai said to nexnip. @UnluckyFellow Kai chuckled a bit as he heard that laughing a bit. "Learned that bit in the simulaltors when making a jump, I heard you guys did well in the temples tournamets how was it for you Cyrus heard you got secound in one of the matches?" Kai asked looking to his friend. @Avenging-Angel "So Nat, have you had any time to meet Wedge while we were here? Think I could try to help you if I ever go out training with him again." Kai said smiling a bit under his helmet as he saw her. @Casavay @Kalle "Hey Zuri, Rondo good to see you two, I heard how successful you two were on your last mission taking out a imperial supply ship. So how did it go for you guys and your squad when you were deployed in the Imperial ship?" Kai asked looking to Rondo and Zuri last
@GobMaw_HellSmasha Cyrus couldn't help but laugh at Nex talking about predators again. "Oh I wouldn't be so sure about that. We tend to do a pretty darn good job of being our own top predators if all that wars and crime and whatnot are anything to go on. Granted most of us don't consume each other for food bu I'd argue it's the same basic principle. I know what you were getting at though, I'll take a lesson from your species and watch my footing much better next time." @Vulpas "It went better than I ever could have hoped for. Jaden was kind enough to give me the hardest fight of my life. If I recall, we went at it for almost 20 minutes before he got me. Might be just a lad but he's got a natural gift for bladework so I'll take second among the Knights any day of the week."
Yavin IV @Vulpas | Na'tala appreciated Nex's words, half-tempting to pet the little Jedi, and smiled instead before turning to Kai, her cheeks turning a darker shade of blue as she blushed. "I haven't exactly met him yet but as part of my training I had to tail someone of influence and keep them under surveillance. I know quite a bit about Commander Antilles now."
