Logged Oct. 2, 2001
Logged by Siobhan
Titled:   An Inward Look 
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Characters: 
Siobhan
Rruka
Tyyyrorwk
Merina
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Siobhan 
This insectoid specie is just over 4 feet long and 6 feet high with 
stylish reddish brown bands decorating its woolly coat along its thorax. 
Extending from its multi-segmented body are 8 pairs of short limbs, each 
ending in four digits. Its bright orange feathery antennae emerge from 
its Ruurian' head protruding from just above multifaceted red eyes. A 
tiny mouth moves in rapid small succession when speaking, while small 
nostrils flare on occasion allowing it to breathe freely. 
Siobhan's upper section is dressed in a simple cream colored smock, 
which stands out against the reddish brown body. A simple leather belt 
surrounds her mid section and hanging precariously on one side is a 
simple but efficiently designed lightsaber for Siobhan's particular 
specie. Siobhan may stand out slightly due to the fact that each of 
Siobhan's movements are purposeful and well considered, almost as if the 
impact of the movement was weighed before the movement is made. 

Rruka 
A smallish Trianii is this rather cheery black and white feline. His 
eyes are a brilliant green gold hidden in a black cap that extends 
around the top of his head. A white blaze is perfectly positioned 
between his eyes. His lower face is purest white except for his black 
nose and a few large freckles of black around his chin. His fur appears 
slightly long but baby fine. Other markings are hidden beneath a tunic 
of a soft slate grey. White hands appear out of the folds of the darker 
slate robe. More black freckling shows on the clawed fingers. A few 
blotches appear on the wrists. At his small feline feet are soft boots 
that soften his step and give him a more civilized look. His black ears 
have a slight tuft to them. His whiskers are bright white and stand out 
on the black cap pattern of his head fur. 

Merina 
There is not much to distinguish this woman who looks to be in her 
mid twenties. At about 5'4" she may be slightly shorter than the 
average, but not so much as it makes a difference. She has a compact 
build that lends her an athletic look. Her deep-set brown eyes lend her 
a solemn expression, which brightens somewhat when she smiles. Her 
complexion is a sallow olive color; she'd do with sitting in the sun for 
a bit. The chestnut brown hair that falls a few inches below her 
shoulders is so curly that frizzy is a better word for it. She chooses 
to wear it pulled back in an elaborate braid secured at the nape of her 
neck with a crimson colored plaited cord. This hairstyle nearly, but not 
completely conceals the fact that a large bit of hair appears to have 
been hacked off on the left side. 
Merina is wearing a deep green, ankle-length dress with a jaquarded 
pattern of leaves scattered over it. The dress has a high neck, a fitted 
bodice, and a fit-flattering six gore skirt. Over this she wears a 
hooded, duster-length cloak of taupe. Her feet are well protected in a 
pair of low-heeled boots. 

Tyyyrorwk 
Standing before you is a tall, fur covered Wookiee. He looks normal 
as Wookiee's go, except for the fur on his head and back of his neck is 
pulled into a tight pony-tail that is bound by nerf hide strings. He has 
ice blue eyes, wet black nose, and his chin fur is braided into 2 
braids. He also has two braids of fur going down the each side of his 
face by his ears. The braids along with his chin braids have small 
hollow beads made of shell and rock intertwined in them. Tyyyrorwk 
stands over 2.5 meters. He has a massive chest, long muscular arms, and 
legs. His fur color varies from brown, chestnut, with little hints of 
black highlights. Only clothing is a nerf hide shoulder pouch and a 
metal/nerfhide balladic. 

Culture Center -- Republic City  

This massive plaza is the hub of nighttime activity in this area 
of Coruscant. Tourists and citizens alike spend their free time here to 
visit the many attractions and fine restaurants boasting cuisine's from 
all across the galaxy. A few of the smaller businesses are actually 
located in spire-type buildings in the center of the plaza. Despite 
their size, these businesses are among the most expensive of their kind 
on all of Coruscant. The plaza gets its name from having some of the 
greatest attractions all located in one area, including the holo-zoo and 
the botanical gardens. 

The wonders of the cultural center has always fascinated this Ruurian, 
so much knowledge to learn about and experience, its a wonder that more 
people don't come to this place and keep it packed full 24 hours a day. 
Traversing along at a slow pace upon its segmented chitinous legs, 
Siobhan seems lost in thought and ponderment, but curiously is aware of 
its surroundings as it avoids bumping into individuals. 

Tyyyrorwk enters from Gin-Kagerou Restaurant -- Republic City Coruscant. 

A decidedly small Trianii sits by himself at a bench. His legs are 
tucked so that his head can rest upon his knees. Gold eyes watch with 
curiosity and interest at assorted topics that make themselves known as 
the myriad of characters make their way through their little storybook 
lives. The reader grooms a speck of dirt from his immaculate white fur, 
raising his eyes to flip the page to a new chapter. Couples stroll down 
the lane, children play tag and run through the crowds. Beggar stay to 
their corner wagging their little cups and hands in hopes of a receiving 
a chance of a new day through someone's meager change. Yes Rruka watches 
them all with a quiet wonder in such as those around could not see his 
curiosity burning hotter then an energy sword's blade. His common 
clothing makes him appear as any other tourist perhaps lost or just 
tired from strolling the busy thoroughfare. 

A lone Wookiee walks the parkway. The massive being has a meter ring 
around him where the citizens are keeping away from him as he walks. 
Tyyyrorwk stops every-now-and-then to sniff the air. He gazes up to the 
limitless traffic blazing overhead and shakes his shaggy head, swaying 
his hair pulled back on his head. He continues to walk down the parkway 
watching the different being go about there business. 

The insectoid being humbles itself before a couple that approaches it, 
pausing until they notice the being before running into it. Siobhan 
gives the couple an understanding gesture with its fore appendage, then 
when they pass, it continues along. Reaching out with its senses, it 
detects a small subtle disturbance within the Force. The disturbance of 
another Jedi nearby. Its multifaceted eyes scan the center's plaza until 
it falls upon a young familiar Padowan. Changing its direction 
intentionally to make its path cross that of the Padowan, Siobhan 
happens to move precariously by the Wookiee. It greets the Wookiee with 
a, "Good day" before passing by as Siobhan redirects its route around 
the Wookiee. 

Rruka purrs contentedly to himself. Eyes watching all that goes around 
he ALSO notices the Wookiee and the insect. Momentary concern fills him 
and he half stands to get a better view in case the master or Wookiee 
should need his aid. Whiskers twitch with anticipation as tail flicks 
about in a nervous manner. 

Tyyyrorwk says, "insGrgtee I ma orTykrywy and yuo ear." in Wookiee 

Siobhan pauses to turn and incline its insectoid head at the Wookiee, 
replying with a gentle, "I must apologize, I do not understand your 
language." Its one that appears interesting enough, and goodness knows 
there are plenty of Wookiee's in the universe to learn a number of 
things from. Perhaps this one instance of the chance meeting might be a 
learning lesson for the Jedi Master. Siobhan has always known that its 
never to late to learn something new. It awaits the Wookiee's response 
before moving on towards its original destination. 

Tyyyrorwk looks to the insectoid and smiles, showing a face full of 
fangs. He reaches down and turns a dial on a small cylinder on his 
balladic and a little flashing red light appears. As he barks and howls 
this time the little device comes alive in translation in basic. The 
tone is high pitched and mechanical,  Extends his paw to the being in 
greeting. 

Rruka sighs with relief as the bug ISN'T flattened. He approaches slowly 
and when he is slightly behind Siobhan, he bows to the Wookiee. A feline 
grin appears on his face offering only friendship. 

Merina enters the center from the sky dome. The gardens do seem to be 
where she has been spending all her time lately. She sits down on a 
bench and rests, just watching what is happening around her. 

Siobhan inserts its fore appendage into the hand of the Wookiee, "An 
honor to make your acquaintance Tyyyrorwk" finding it difficult to 
pronounce the name correctly with its chitinous lips. "I am known as 
Master Siobhan" sensing the approach of the Padowan, with another 
slender appendage it gestures to Rruka behind it, "And this is Padowan 
Rruka". Its multi-faceted eyes glance past the Wookiee to spot yet 
another familiar face. The brewer Siobhan had met a day or two ago. If 
Siobhan could smile, it would have towards the woman as it found the 
woman's presence an appealing time. 

Tyyyrorwk bows low to the waist as Siobhan introduces itself as Master. 
He rises and turns to Rruka and extends his paw to him.  He turns 
and motions to a series of benches for them to sit. 

Merina sees Rruka and Master Siobhan and heads in their general 
direction. She is slightly hesitant about approaching, especially seeing 
as she does not know the Wookiee 

Rruka's tiny in comparison hand/paw rets in Tyyyrorwk's for a moment 
before he smiles and nods, "It is an honor to be in YOUR presence good 
sir AND to be able to speak with you as friends." The feline's grin is a 
collection of nice pointy teeth but so is the Wookiee's so they are 
even. He is pleased as they are invited to speak further since talking 
to another furry creature is a treat....no offence to those of chitinous 
matter. "Master Siobhan it is a pleasure to see you too. Were you out 
for a stroll?" 

Siobhan replies to Rruka's inquiring briefly, "I had thought a good 
meditative session would be nice this afternoon, so my path has guided 
me here. The Force seems to work in strange manners, as I had need to 
speak with you young Rruka." Glancing back at the Wookiee and noting its 
gesture to retire upon the benches, the insectoid replies politely, "We 
have a short time to get to know one another Tyyyrorwk" mangling the 
name of the Wookiee unintentionally. As it turns, it notes the approach 
of the young woman, "Ahh, the brewer approaches. I sense a lesson in 
this fortunate meeting." 

Tyyyrorwk nods to the Jedi Master and turns to greet the newcomer. As he 
barks and growls in conversation a small cylindrical device on his 
balladic translates the Wookiee into basic, in a high pitched, 
mechanical tone.  He extends his paw to 
the female. 

Rruka grins at Tyyy, "Have you been here long?" He then turns to Siobhan 
as he realizes just what the master said "Speak with me? I'm not in 
trouble am I?" 

Merina is still hesitant but she takes the proffered hand of the 
Wookiee. "I'm called Merina" she says in her soft alto voice. She bows 
her head in greeting to the Jedi Master. "Master Siobhan" she says, 
stumbling over the name "it is good to see you again" She gives Rruka a 
quizzical smile. "And Rruka, I am glad to see you NOT sneaking up on me 
for a change" As Meri nears, a faint odor of sweet mint wafts from the 
pouch at her hip. It is not at all unpleasant, but it is unexpected. 

Inclining its head to the approaching woman in greetings, Siobhan 
notices that someone is calling to her and gestures to the woman in the 
general direction of the other person. Merina seems to have noticed the 
gesture as she turns to see who it is. She appeared to have recognized 
him, for she redirected her path to meet up with the other person. In 
the meantime, Siobhan moves with the Wookiee and Rruka to the benches. 
Siobhan murmurs to Rruka asking quietly, "Have you quested for your gem 
yet young Padowan?" 

Rruka shakes his head, "NO....I know what I wish to get, but I have not 
been told I was ready for the quest yet. I have been waiting since as an 
acolyte I am not allowed to wander without escort around the planet let 
alone on another planet." 

The Wookiee excuses himself momentarily to go get himself something to 
drink, leaving the two Jedi to themselves for the time being. Siobhan 
ponders for a moment and asks, "What training does Acolyte Rruka have at 
this time? Has he not trained with a borrowed Lightsaber for a time?" 
Leaving these kinds of training's to the Jedi Knights, there are 
instances where a few new Jedi are not exposed as much as others, so as 
a Master Siobhan must find the facts first before coming up with a 
solution. 

Rruka smiles, "I excel at the lightsaber practices.....I just don't go 
out of my way to prove I am better. I do not think that even Tai knows 
how well I can actually wield the sword. As for my other studies, I have 
begun learning some medicinal healing now" A slight frown with that one, 
"And I am also performing my martial arts with increasing grace. There 
are a few things I have been studying in my time but I feel I am at 
least where I should be at this time." 

Siobhan nods lightly as it listens to the young acolyte tell him of his 
training. Siobhan replies with curiosity, "Does your training not 
include the improvement of the mind as well? Have you kept up your 
mediation lessons? One may excel in the physical, yet may not be 
prepared in the mental and spiritual to know and recognize when the 
Force leads him. Also, the scientific knowledge is an important part of 
a Jedi's training. If you are to understand the Force, you need to 
understand the sciences of nature surrounding you. For instance, have 
you pondered why there are different creatures in the universe?" 

Rruka nods, "I pleased Ashton with my answers to his questions. As I 
said, I do not flaunt my physical prowess. That is because I spend much 
of the remaining time studying books and people. That is what I was 
doing today when you came here." 

The insectoid's lips purse only subtly as not too many emotions can be 
read upon this creature's face due to its particular race. However, 
emulations of body language tend to show forth in more detail. An 
appendage reaches out and touches the Padowan upon the shoulder, "And 
what did Rruka learn today in his studies of different people? Have you 
discovered the answer to why there are so many different kinds?" 

Rruka says, "All of them fill a niche and upon filling that niche create 
balance. The same goes for personalities as well as species. Even the 
most useless or disgusting of beings and creatures are pieces of a 
greater puzzle held together by the force." 

A buzz of a sort of humming is heard coming from the insectoid. Siobhan 
nods gently and replies with yet another philosophical question to test 
the young Jedi's mind, "And what niche do you believe is yours to fill 
to create this balance?" Those philosophical questions always have a 
tendency to get the younger, and the older to consider things at a 
deeper level then the most obvious. Will this be the case for the young 
Jedi today? Only time will reveal the answer. 

Rruka grins, "I think mine is to make others happy....but that is my 
personal opinion. Perhaps the force will dictate a different course but 
until I am told differently, I will continue to try and make others 
happy. Some Jedi think that you have to be without emotion all the time 
and remember how many bad things happen and be gloomy. But as I told 
Phanton, if you really wanted to find it, there is cheer in ALL that is 
around. It is just a matter of looking." 

Siobhan searches the eyes of the young Padowan, he speaks the words, but 
does he believe in them...that's the true question. The Master prods on, 
"You do realize that you cannot make others happy until you make 
yourself happy. Tell me young Rruka, what makes YOU happy" pointing its 
fore appendage to the heart of the Jedi, "in here? Is it the fact that 
you believe you have discovered your path, or do you truly believe that 
to make others happy is what makes you happy?" 

Rruka makes a face that is rather funny since he's trying not to laugh 
and grin but can't quite manage it. "I love being around 
others.....especially those I consider my family. I like to make them 
happy because they in turn try to make me happy. It is a mutual love. 
Having what I have, I would wish to spread that happiness if I could. I 
know I will not always have my friends here so accessible....and that we 
must part ways eventually." 

Siobhan sits back and glances out at the people as they walk past, the 
Wookiee must have found other interests for he had not returned as of 
yet. Trying to get the Jedi to consider things a little more deeply, 
Siobhan asks yet another question, "Would self improvement of all 
factors of yourself, body, mind and soul not be the true path to ones 
happiness?" Siobhan turns to gaze at the acolyte to see if there was any 
dawning of understanding behind the Jedi's eyes. 

Rruka says, "You can improve oneself all you want but if you do not 
improve on others....even if only to get a smile to appear on their face 
for even a moment, then what is the good of this self improvement? Some 
I think, think too much of their selves....Selfishness can be as sure a 
path to the darkside as jealousy and other things. Before I would 
improve on myself I would wonder why I am. Yes I DO enjoy exercising and 
doing those things what will make me stronger but to suggest that is the 
true path doesn't make sense to me." 

Siobhan raises a single digit towards Rruka, "You confuse two things 
with the single one. To improve oneself, also means making oneself happy 
and comfortable with who he is. To be selfish in this manner, does not 
lead to the darkside in itself. To ignore other responsibilities for the 
sake of improving oneself, that's where the darkness may lay in wait for 
its opportunity. You must strive to be comfortable with who you are, 
before you are able to comfort others. If you are not happy in here" 
gesturing to the heart "others sense it when you try to make them 
happy." Asking directly, "Are you happy Rruka? Are you comfortable with 
who you are, and what you are becoming?" 

Rruka looks at Siobhan and thinks a moment, "There are times I am not 
happy, when I am sad. But then there are times when I feel great joy. I 
feel I am happy and that I do something that will benefit others. And 
that what I do is honorable." 

Siobhan seems pleased with the Jedi's response and nods lightly, "I am 
glad that you are able to see things and understand them as they are 
meant to be understood. You are progressing well young Padowan. I sense 
that soon you may be ready to quest for your personal gem to use in the 
creation of your lightsaber." Rising a bit awkwardly from the bench, 
Siobhan gestures, "Come Padowan, let us retire to the gardens and 
meditate in the midst of nature's natural beauty and reflect on today's 
lesson." 

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