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Where am I?
Where have I gone? *Tuskers awakens, not knowing where he is. Rising from the bed, he looks at himself. He slept in his clothing, but the room is completely unfamiliar. His lightsaber and blaster are both on the table next to the bed.* *Reaching out with the Force, he can feel other people nearby, but none that seem familiar. Looking around the room some more, he would judge that he's at a hotel somewhere.* Bad decor, crappy bed, lack of any personal touches, yeah, a hotel. *He mutters to himself as he picks up his weapons, and makes his way into the refresher. Locking the door, he tries to decide if he can risk a shower, or if he's in danger? Noticing a fresh set of clothing hanging here, he decides to take the chance, since his Force powers don't seem to indicate danger.* *Several minutes later, Tuskers emerges from the refresher, and looks around the room more carefully. There doesn't seem to be anything of his in the room except his clothing, so he heads out the door into the hallway. Noting the number next to the room, he picks a direction, and starts walking* I wonder what planet I'm going to find myself on today? *When he finally reaches a window, he's looking out over a very colorful nebula framed by a moon in the foreground* Typhon... I'm at the pirate base above Epslion III. *He reaches into his pockets, but doesn't find anything there.* That's right, I gave up those gems, after... *He spots someone, a woman covered in light fur with spots, with black tear shapes that run down her face.* YOU THERE! Young lady, which way to the control center? *The young woman walks up* Aren't you a Jedi? You've been here for a long time to be getting lost. *She smiles slightly, indicating that she's teasing* *Tuskers looks confused* Do I know you? I've been having some memory problems. Probably why I decided to stay here, it's safe. *The young woman puts a hand on his shoulder, and turns him down another corridor* I'm Duma. I know who you are, I'm your assistant. Leena asked me to watch over you until she returns. You seem to blank out every couple of days, and usually only remember back to when you handed over being Kage of the Grey. You'll be okay, just relax. Do you remember seeing your niece? *Tuskers thinks for a moment* Crystal, yes. She helped me. But afterwards... *Duma turns them into a conference room, and they sit down, she speaks into a comm unit, telling someone to bring some refreshments* Tuskers, your mind was effected by your contact with the planet. At least that is what you told me. I don't really understand what that means, but if you remember Crystal, then you remember you said that you'd understand the explanation. *Tuskers gives a crooked smile* Duma, that is exactly what I needed to hear. Did I leave myself any other messages? *Duma frowns* No, but Leena said that if you try to leave this station without her, that the bounty on your head would be so high, that you wouldn't survive a single night. *A familiar red protocol droid enters with a tray of refreshments* Ah, Master Tuskers, you seem well today. Mistress Leena and I spoke last night, she is concerned about you. *Tuskers pours himself and Duma a cup of coffee* Thanks Red. If you speak to her again, let her know that I'm looking forward to seeing her. *Turning his attention back to Duma* I've probably asked before, but how's the moon doing? Last time I was here, there were major tremors. *She gives a knowing smile* You really do have a one track mind. Do you remember sending the Star Destroyers back to your planet? Yeah, we're out here on our own now. Except for Meli, and a few freighters, this place is defended mainly by star-fighters. *Tuskers rises quickly* Meli is here? *He reaches out through the Force, and can feel her, but not in the station.* What is she doing? *Duma shruggs* She patrols as much as she can. Brave ship, trying to protect you. She's deployed sensor bouys for us, so we can see much further than before. *Tuskers reaches out through the Force, speaking to Meli. She sounds happy and he promisses himself some time with his ship soon* *Duma shows Tuskers to a gym, where he works out his body, and then relaxes in a trance, feeling the Force, and excercising his control of his powers. Tuskers feels relaxed, and begins practicing some fighting stances. After a couple hours, Duma returns* Tuskers, you have not checked in with the Grey in a few days, you asked me to remind you. Do you want to call the Kage today? *Tuskers frowns at the young lady* Duma, I... I'm at a loss. I cannot assist like this, so I'm better off waiting until... *Duma gestures to the door* Meli will be docking in a while. I'll guide you to the landing bay. Also, I'll have some food brought to you there. I know you'll want to sleep on your ship tonight. But you have to promise not to leave the station. You can write yourself a note, and that way you won't have any problems if you wake up blanked out again. *Tuskers looks her over quietly for a few minutes* You've really thought this out, haven't you? *Duma smiles* No, silly. We've been through this about six times now. **And so, Tuskers spends the evening meditating on his Sekotan Skiff. He tries to radio the Whitestar, but cannot locate it, meaning it's probably in hyperspace at the time. He starts to radio Kage Feonix, but does not know what the current events are, since he's been away for a while now. He doesn't want to waste her time. Just before he drifts off to sleep, he things to himself: 'Six times, how long have I been out of circulation? How long is this going to continue?' What is next for this Ace pilot, and Master Grey? Only the currents of the Force know.  --  |
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