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'Ey. What gives, mun? Makin' me 'fly' because I stepped on a hidden jump spring? I'm an ARC Trooper, not some Shiny who's never set foot outside of Kamino. I shouldn't be makin' that many mistakes jus' 'cause it's a different setting.

[Echo shakes his head.]

Honestly. This is the second time I find out I can't keep my feet on th'ground...

I get how distractin' the whole city can be, but I should be used to its weirdness by now. There's so much t'look into an' research. I have the time t'spare now!

...Waitaminute, hold on there – what d'ya mean, "not this coming week"?

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Troopers normally fly in transports. It must be a highly unusual place you have ventured into.

I do not disagree in that one should find out as much as one can about the terrain and layout of a new place, however.

...it seems your mundane has plans for you.

[A quick salute.]

That's only the half of it, General. An' I'd take jumping from a transport over bein' launched into th'air any day.

While the city itself appears fairly normal, it's...basically alive. Somehow. There's never a dull moment in recon, at least.

[He sighs lowly, brow furrowing under the helmet.] Ah. That's what I'm worried about.

[The Kel Dor nods.]

A living city- not in the usual sense? What an unusual situation you've found yourself in.

From what I've observed in places such as these, that seems to normally be the case when it comes to the plotting of the mundane. Sometimes, we can do nothing more than trust that they will use their better judgment.

Yes, sir. Highly unusual. Sorta makes you wonder how everyone manages to live there.

I've only heard about the practice before. Never thought I'd actually be pulled into th'whole plotting business, much less wonder what kind of plotting this mun's able t'get herself into.

But when she – or any o'the other muns, for that matter – are doin' that, doesn't it distract from whatever they need t'be doing on their end?

And yet you are there, Echo, was it? Perhaps you have been called there for a purpose.

Ah, that is something that must be constantly dealt with. Can you reach a compromise?

[He nods.]

That's what they say. But sir – my purpose is to fight for the Republic on the battlefield. This is...this is far from it.

I'm tryin' to get to that point, but nothing seems t'be working.

That may be the purpose you were originally meant to fulfill, but the Force may guide us to different paths that we would have never thought to take. The answers may not yet be revealed to you, but they will, in time.

Unfortunately some may be more stubborn than others. Is there any way I can be of assistance?

A different path? I don't think I understand...

[Well, the Jedi are never wrong, right?]

Time seems t'be a major factor in this. I haven't been there as long as Fives has. But if I need to wait for it, then I might as well.

Heh. You're tellin' me. Thank you, sir, but I think I can handle her. We'll discuss it on the side.

Sometimes the things you are called to do turn out to be different than that which you prepared for.

Do not try to hurry things. Patience is always key.

...very well. At least you are capable of discussing it. Others may not have that luxury.

[A short, low laugh escapes him.]

...This is startin' t'sound familiar. It's like I'm a cadet again.

I did realize that when I saw what the others who share the space have been through. Unlike what else I've heard about th'other mundanes, reason seems t'be something she listens to most of the time.

It is not so bad to think back to the basics. We all need a reminder at times.

Ah, that is fortunate. So long as communication is possible, then not all is lost. Then I shall leave you to do what you must do.

I guess it doesn't hurt. Come t'think of it, I do need it.

Thank you, General Plo. Here's hopin' it gets through.

You are quite welcome, Echo.

...may the Force be with you.

[Kit Fisto looks mildly amused. Of course, he usually does, so that doesn't really tell you anything.]

Even the most experienced of soldiers is capable of making mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them.

Though it seems your mun may be keeping you a bit busy to do much learning in the near future.

[Another quick salute.]

Yes, General. I'll make sure I do, 'though still doesn't excuse the fact I made them in the first place.

...I had a feeling it was turnin' out that way, sir.

Given what I've heard about the unusual city you've been living in, I would say that a few mistakes are excusable. Especially when it entirely restructures itself overnight.

[He's actually sort of impressed with how well you've been doing there so far, accidental flights notwithstanding. He's not there ~~yet~~, but his mun pays attention.]

It does seem to be a common occurrence where mundanes are involved, doesn't it?

[He hasn't been a muse long enough for it to happen to him personally, but knows it's just a matter of time.]

[The trooper nods.]

It seems that way, sir. I dunno why it is.

Perhaps they simply don't wish us to get bored. Though their methods of keeping us on our toes can sometimes be questionable.

Bored? We hardly have time t'get bored with the war goin' on. While I understand bein' ready for anything, it's the questionable part that gets me.

And me as well. Has your mundane sent you to any 'memes' yet?

No, sir. But I think she's been thinkin' about it.

Mine has too. Though she's been a bit busy lately to seriously consider it.

Given the kinds of things I've heard can happen in 'memes', I should probably be glad of the reprieve, however temporary it may be.

Same here. Just for this week, though.

I have an idea of what anyone can face there. Is there a point to any of it?

Sometimes. Certain memes can allow us to experience situations or meet people that we wouldn't be able to elsewhere.

Others, however, are solely for the mundane's amusement.

I see...

Maybe I spoke too soon, sir. It looks like I'm sorta caught up in one of the 'memes' right now.

Oh? What sort of meme?

The...ehm, the mistletoe meme, sir.

[Oh Echo, you're lucky he's a Jedi Master, and thus not the type to laugh at others' misfortunes, however harmless they may be. The most that happens is that his default slight smile gets a little broader.]

Hmm... I'm not entirely certain which category that meme falls into. Though I suspect it's the latter.

[There's just something about the way Master Fisto smiles. Echo's mouth goes crooked, looking a little helpless as he nods.]

That's what I was afraid of.

[OK, now he does chuckles, just slightly, at that face Echo's making. He reaches out to rest a hand on Echo's armored shoulder.]

At least it's a relatively harmless one?

It is! Mostly. Except for the kissing part...

Oh? And what is harmful about kissing?

[Hey, even Jedi Masters are allowed to get in a little bit of teasing now and then.]

[Jediiiii General, you are not helping]

There's nothing wrong with it, sir! I-it's a subject that never crosses my mind on a daily basis, that's all!

[Yes he is. From a certain point of view.]

Well, perhaps this can be seen as a chance to expand your horizons, hmm?

...If you put it that way, maybe, but still...!

Opportunities for such expansion rarely come at a time or in a manner of our choosing, even when mundanes are not involved.

[Fun fact; many Jedi Masters like to troll their subordinates now and then, but there's usually some teaching mixed in there if you pay attention.]

Still, I understand your reluctance. Romantic attachment is forbidden to Jedi, and while it is not so for clones to the best of my knowledge, neither is it encouraged by most officers.

[And that is what makes it difficult. While General Fisto is one of the lax Jedi Masters around, he knows that the Nautolan can be very professional about things.]

It normally isn't, sir, and I'm glad you do understand. I suppose I'll just have to bare with it for th'time being, then.

[Kit nods.]

These are hardly normal circumstances, yes. For either of us.

[Not gonna mention the fact that he's kind of dead back home, nope.]

Still, we can make the best of the situation. And potentially gain some valuable experience from it.

[If only Echo knew. :(]

That seems to be th'most viable option now, general. I'll have t'see what happens, then.

[And that right there is why he's not mentioning it. No need to distress Echo unnecessarily with things he can't change.]

As will we both. May the Force be with you, Echo.

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