Some justified complaining. (Just apped to teleios)

[last_ofthe_jedi]

Listen, mun... I've put up with a lot from you over the years. I've only just recovered from Mayfield, which we're still not talking about.

I don't mind the game, that part isn't the problem. In fact, this game looks the least sadistic of any you've ever sent me to. It's just--... why that canonpoint? Why? I know you did it on purpose so that you could laugh at me trying to get around with only one hand but I really don't want to believe that that's the only reason. Are you trying to compensate because the game itself isn't going to torture me enough for your enjoyment?

And aside from that I just know I'm going to traumatize some people if I show up in that temple with a missing hand, bleeding on everyone. Who gets to deal with that great first impression and possibly crying children who will be scarred for life? Certainly not you.

This is the same sort of bantha crap reason why I fought in a rebellion. We need a muses' union or something to keep this kind of abuse from happening.

[/end rant]

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[lightbranded]

[And here is one of those children. One that had been close friends with a Luke from a very different time point.]

Luke? What happened to your hand? Are you okay?

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Obviously perplexed at being addressed so familiarly.]

Uhh... it's kind of a long story. [And one he honestly doesn't want to talk about for reasons. For now Luke just hugs his arm stump tightly because wow, losing a hand actually hurts a lot.]

Have we met before?

[lightbranded]

Have you forgotten, then? [Will says this without much surprise. He supposed he must have gotten used to it by now.]

We met in Teleios, once. We were roommates for a few months. But many people forget in that place.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Well that's certainly something he wasn't expecting to hear. And... he's not all too sure what to think about that so he'll just stare blankly for a moment or two.]

Sorry, but yeah... I guess I've forgotten. I don't remember ever being here before.

[lightbranded]

It does happen, sometimes. You are not the first to forget. [Will had watched this all play out before. Memory could be fleeting, sometimes. An Old One had more cause to understand that than most.

That didn't stop it from hurting, every time. But still... even if the child that was Will was saddened, the Old One that was Will knew that there was no point in dwelling on it.]

I am Will Stanton.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Luke pointedly does not reach out to shake Will's hand because of his current lack of a right hand. Instead he just tries to keep from falling over.]

I'm Luke S-- [He pauses and slowly closes his eyes. Perhaps he hit his head a little too hard while being smacked around.] --You already know that.

[lightbranded]

I did. But I don't mind going though introductions again. Doing names properly is important.

[Because to do it in other way could be dangerous. Names were serious matters. Will had known creatures who could cast spells on someone with only a true name, or even a symbol of a name.]

But shouldn't we find a doctor?

[thegreatexperiment]

[It's a good thing Sam doesn't need to breathe. Or blink.

She's forgotten how to do both.]

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Staring right back, maybe looking a bit disturbed. Or worried. Let's go with both.]

... Sorry. I probably look like hell right now.

[Going to just assume that for now because Luke really has no other idea why this girl might be staring at him like that.]

[thegreatexperiment]

No... You look...

[Exactly like she's always imagined.

That's not at all creepy and weird. Then again, the "creepy and weird" train left the station a few missed blinks back.]

Um... There are a lot of doctors...in Teleios...I mean...

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Let's replace disturbed and worried with slightly creeped out... but trying desperately not to be because Luke doesn't like being rude to strangers. Though let's be honest, he's terrible at hiding his emotions and he's exhausted as heck. He's probably mostly coming off as about to fall over.]

That's, uh... that's good. [He winces a bit and remembers that appendage that was recently removed from the rest of his body. Oh yeah, that.] Do you happen to know anyone who specializes in cybernetics?

[Or a therapist?]

[thegreatexperiment]

Cybernetics.

[Of course. That makes total sense. She's gauged his canon point. And can, you know, smell a lot of blood and burning.]

Um...Tony Stark is probably a good place to start.

[Give her a second, her brain is beginning to hurt.]

Is it really you?

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Luke will attempt to remember that name but there are no guarantees in his current condition. Chances are he'll have to ask again later when he's more lucid. For now he just gives the girl another odd look after she asks her question.

So she recognizes him. That explains why she's been staring at him so strangely but he doesn't recognize her. That part is still perplexing him.]

... I don't-- I guess it depends on who you think I am.

[thegreatexperiment]

You're...

[Shit, she feels stupid even saying it out loud. But she's sure now. More than every.]

...Luke Skywalker...

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Slowly Luke nods. He's confused but not terribly surprised. A lot of strange things have happened lately and not much surprises him anymore. Still, this girls seems to be... full of awe, not as if she saw his name and likeness on a list somewhere, but more like she knows about him from somewhere else.]

Yeah. You seem to know me.

[It probably sounds more like an accusation than a question even though he'd meant it to be the latter. Luke's brows are furrowed because this concept of total strangers treating him with familiarity is a new one.]

[thegreatexperiment]

[For all of the shit she's been through, she can't help but feel a little fan-girlish. If she were watching herself and she was someone else, she'd probably find this all fucking hilarious.]

I know this is going to sound demented but, I mean, how many opportunities do you get for something like this?

[Rhetorical. She rambles on.]

I just want you to know that...I'm severely fucked up. I mean, like, the worst possible kind of childhood you can imagine, and I know you can probably imagine some pretty shitty childhoods. But...if it weren't for you, I would be twice as fucked up as I am now.

...and I'm not a crazy person, I swear.

[aceshigh]

[Impromptu pep talk in three... two... one...]

Cheer up, Commander Skywalker! They're not all that bad. I mean. Mostly? Maybe once in a while, but... uh... what was that part about a missing hand?

[Oh kriff, so much for that pep talk.]

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Oh hey, a slightly familiar face for once. It takes a moment for Luke to recall the name Azzameen as his head's been rattled around a bit recently but he's somewhat comforted to finally know who he's talking to. He gives Ace a bit of an eyeroll.]

What's not all that bad? Because I could name a lot of things right now that I think are really bad.

((Forgive me, I'm canonblind to your character and I just had to go read a Wookieepedia article on him so I'm just guessing at how well Luke might know him. Star Wars, the only canon you can spend a lifetime immersing yourself in only to discover that you're still canonblind to certain stuff, pfffffff.))

O HAI SON

[bewareyourheart]

Well, lightsabers cauterize the wound, so you probably won't be bleeding on anyone. At least.

[Smooth, Anakin. Let's not talk about the fact that you're the one who cut off his hand.]

Oh. Hey, dad. Well... this is awkward isn't it?

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Luke gives the guy a "you're not helping" look.]

I was being facetious. Or... trying. I guess I'm just not that funny.

[Although he is bleeding from other wounds like the one next to his eye... which probably happened when his dad was Force-throwing him around. It gives a whole new meaning to "playing catch with your son". Good times.]

[bewareyourheart]

[This is seriously the most awkward point they could possibly meet.]

I'm sure you're plenty funny, when you're not so...

[Beaten up by future!him.]

Yeah. [He shifts uncomfortably.]

[last_ofthe_jedi]

... Missing a limb?

[He's helping.]

I don't know about that. I'm kind of hoping this experience will help improve my sense of humor. Or maybe that's just my feeble hope that something good will come from this. [Luke winces as he lets go of his arm stump briefly to glance at it. He makes a face and hugs it again. Yeah, that wasn't pretty.

Now he glances anywhere else and looks like he's trying to keep from throwing up.]

So, uh... you seem to know a thing or two about lightsabers. [Just some casual conversation while Luke figures out what to do about his current situation. His tone is slightly suspicious. Not many people from his time even know what a lightsaber is.]

[bewareyourheart]

I should. I'm a Jedi.

[he frowns, and there's a flash of self-loathing in the Force.] You're in pain.

[sfoils]

This is where you relate the process of getting your arm back to trenches, canyons or varminting in Tatooine, Luke.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[As glad as he is to see Wedge, Luke is less than pleased with his apparent lack of concern.]

If you're trying to make a joke it's not very funny.

[He'll probably apologize later but for right now he cares very little that he's being snippy with everyone. Being in this much pain tends to make people grouchy.]

[sfoils]

Sorry. [ Rogue and Wraith (and Janson's presence) have made Wedge too prone to defusing most situations with humor. Even when it isn't wanted.

He offers Luke his hand to help him stand, ready to carry him if he must. He eyes the missing limb, showing the concern he should've moments earlier. It's no less sincere, however. ] Bacta can't help this. I'll call for help. I have some pain killers you can have. Hang in there, Luke.

[leia_organa]

You can't refuse?

sdkjshd sorry holidays happened and then I got busy with new game tags

[last_ofthe_jedi]

I could but seeing as it's not my decision I doubt it'd do much good.

[Frowning because he hates it when Leia sees him in bad moods like this.]

No worries! Hope you had an excellent holiday!

[leia_organa]

Is this the 'predestination' I've heard so much about or are you being the level headed one and looking for the most diplomatic route possible?

[She is his sister, that means she loves him and wants to be there for him. Regardless of his mood.]

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Sister. Riiiiiiiiiiight. Let's hope that doesn't come up in conversation or Luke's going to get quite a surprise as he's only just found out about dear old daddy.

Luke presses his lips together in a tad bit of indignant frustration.]

You know I've never been good with diplomacy.

[He's good at barreling through and dealing with the mess later. Er, as good as anyone can be at that.]

No it-- it's that I actually don't have a choice. I can kick and scream all I want but I'm going in there no matter what.

I'm so sorry, I couldn't help myself.

[shoulda_toined]

Hey, kids, it's Mark Hamill!

(Cue studio audience cheer and applause.)

ahhhh sorry got busy with holidays and new game, but omg this is amazing

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[The most confused look ever. Also, where is that applause coming from?]

Uh.

Sorry, I-- I don't know who that is.

Bugs always makes a place more lively :)

[shoulda_toined]

Don't worry about it, kid. It's an inside joke fer da lovely folks in da audience.

(Hi, Audience! Bugs waggles his eyebrows.)

Yessss. Also long time no see! :D

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[More confusion. All the confusion. Luke looks around as if searching for this hidden group of people, which must be fairly large to make such a sound.]

What audience? What are you talking about?

((The hilarious thing is that anthropomorphic rabbit aliens actually exist in the Star Wars universe. Luke is maybe a little disturbed that this one is naked but otherwise he's not all that rattled by Bugs' appearance.))

Dang, it has been a while

[shoulda_toined]

Like I said, don't worry about it. Tings Man Was Not Meant Ta Know and all dat.

(And he catches Luke's staring at his state of undress, so he gestures to his face.)

Eyes up heyah, kid.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Luke is indeed caught looking elsewhere but--... the rabbit's naked! He looks indignant but doesn't give that a response as he can't really think of one that would be appropriate.]

Yeah well, neat trick, however you did it.

[Because Luke is convinced that that's all it is. Some hidden speakers or something.]

[shoulda_toined]

(Melodramatic sigh.)

It's a gift and a coise.