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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Here's a new face for all of you. Just this young man, sitting cross-legged on a wall with his hands tugged into the large sleeves of his dark cloak that is generously pooling around him. His phone? Is either propped up somewhere or plain floating in mid-air, but details.

At least he looks cheerful enough. ]

Hey.

[ He nods once. ]

My name's Anakin Skywalker. I'm a Jedi Knight and General in the Grand Army of the Republic. And while I guess that this doesn't mean anything here, the latter may be explanation enough for why I'm not too happy with being here.

You see, there's a war going on back in my galaxy and I'd rather be with my men than sitting around on some forced vacation.

I'm not getting much of a say in this as it seems, however.

[ Anakin's expression relaxes and he looks down to where his hands come free from where they have been tugged away. The money he has been given rests within his fingers and he gives it a contemplative look. ]

I was told I'd need a job and a place to stay, but being a Jedi I'm not allowed possession. Including money. I don't mind working. I'm good with droids, building and fixing things. But I wonder if it's possible to just work in exchange for a place to stay rather than material pay.

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[chocobosnap]

Hello General Skywalker. I'm Prompto Argentum.
Nice to meet you!

Sorry about the bad news, we're all kind of stuck here, but from what I've heard,
time stops while you're here.

I don't have a job or place to offer, but I hope someone with space does. For the first month at least, you can live for free in the Commons.

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Give him a moment to figure out how to write on this thing. It's not quite a comlink after all. ]

It's nice to meet you as well.

I can only hope that time stops, but it's strange to imagine. I will trust in my troops to be able to look out for themselves as long as I'm gone.

Maybe I'm lucky and won't have to stay here for too long.

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[chocobosnap]

I think it does, everyone certainly believes so. I'm sure they will be fine, even if that's the case. Not that I'm saying they don't need you, I'm sure they do.

I've been here roughly a month and a half or so. Some people have mentioned a lot longer though.

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[his_queen]

I understand needing to be home due to a war, however from what I've heard, time doesn't pass while we're here, and resumes when we return home. Take from that what you will.

It's nice to meet you General Skywalker. I'm sorry that you've been forced into the situation with us, but I'm sure the people here will be accommodating.

If I may offer a suggestion? Accept the money and only spend for minimal room and board with enough for food, then donate the rest to a charity?

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ He listens, raising a curious brow at her comment about time not passing.

This sounds an odd lot of what had happened when Obi-Wan and Ahsoka and him had been brought to Mortis. Maybe this place is similar... ]

I see... I mean, I know that Rex will look after the other Clones should I really be gone for a while. I just... It's my responsibility to be there. Not here.

And I appreciate your suggestion and will meditate about it before making any decisions.

[ But it's a good suggestion. ]

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[bright_imperius]

[ Takumi is, quite frankly, freaking the hell out.

Jedi Knight. General. Republic.

... There's so much he wants to ask. Which Republic, for one. The one in his future, or the one he's fought against? There's a war - which one?

And, he would quite like to say, for the Force's sake, to get off his high horse and accept some food and clothes for himself, it's not like you can live off of the energy of self-righteousness alone -

He takes some time to compose himself - to try to squish down and repress every trace of the Force that he can within him - before making the video transmission.

He can't keep away, he has to know.

Have a bashful smile, shy almost, with a wave: ]

Hello there - er - General!

I think that means you outrank the others here, maybe. Well, depending. I think? No, one of them also called himself General - that's my mistake. Sorry about that. I'm still trying to figure everything out ...

It's really disorienting to get pulled into here - at least, that's how it was for me.

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Why, hello there, stranger. ]

Oh, I don't think I outrank anyone here. Those ranks may hold meaning back in my home galaxy, but here?

[ He shrugs easily. ]

Just call me Anakin, okay? Have you been here long?

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[bright_imperius]

[ Yes, complete stranger, never commanded an army against your Republic, of course not, you might be from the future. ]

Well, I mean. I think we're probably from the same galaxy. Same as Captain Andor, and Captain Solo, and General Grievous, anyway. I mean - it's probably a safe guess, since you said 'Jedi', and I'm pretty sure nobody from any other world I've read about here has mentioned them yet -

[ And then, he flushes, as if he's embarrassed for babbling on.

(Those transmissions were public. He can't pretend they aren't from the same world. He needs to lay all the data out right away, clearly be open as if he's hiding nothing.)

So, blush, and smile, and look flustered, like you're just impressed to meet a real Jedi - ]

Uh. Not long, really. Three weeks, coming up? I'm still getting used to this place.

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[cadbane]

[Anakin is certainly not the person Cad Bane most wants to see - but maybe there was an opportunity here and he was never one to shy away from a possible opportunity.]

If you build me a droid to my particular specifications I can see what I can do for you.

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ What. Wait a second... ]

Bane?!

[ Seriously? Cad Bane? Here? Having the nerve to-- Okay. One question at a time. ]

What are you doing here?

[ No. He's not even reacting to that request. ]

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[cadbane]

Same as you, except I've been here for almost an entire standard year.

You're late, Skywalker.

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[generalgrievous]

[The mask may look familiar. The voice may even be familiar. But this was not the cyborg of the Clone Wars. This is the Kaleesh alien he was before Dooku and Sidious turned him into the Jedi killing machine. This one comes from a alternate timeline where he swiftly defeated the Huk, saved his homeworld and his family and so there was never Jedi interference and he never changed his name to Grievous. It's a temporary condition and the cyborg will be back in a few days... but right now he continues to do his duty as a Deputy Guardian, protecting the cities.]

You will bring no wars here.

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Well, yes. This one does seem a little familiar, and yet Anakin can’t put his finger on anything specific. ]

I never said I would.

[ He assures calmly. ]

I just said I’d rather be back at the war I’m coming from. My friends need me.

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[generalgrievous]

That I can understand.

However, here we have had relative peace. I am Sheelal and it is my duty to uphold that and protect the citizens of Nova City as its deputy Guardian. You are welcome as long as you do not cause any trouble.

Of course you are also free to roam to any of the other linking cities as well.

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ While Cassian replying late is mostly due to him having been occupied with his own dumpster fires, it did have the advantage that he could tell Darth Imperius that he'd been awaiting his instructions and thus placate the Sith who is currently very displeased with him.

It does a lot to improve his own mood now that he's finally responding to the Jedi. Agent Andor is wearing the white uniform of the Imperial Security Bureau, looking every bit the proper and poised officer, even though he is tempted to have words for a Jedi. The traitors had been purged when he was still a child and he really would have liked them to stay purged. ]

Welcome, General Skywalker. I'm Cassian Andor, agent of the Imperial Security Bureau in our home dimension. I'm sorry that you have been taken from important matters, but you aren't alone in this.

[ He, for example, had rebels to hunt down, thank you very much. ]

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ He's still a little agitated thanks to some of the replies and information he has gotten so far. Knowing that Cad Bane and Grievous are here is... Well. He would have preferred other company. ]

Imperial Security Bureau... Can't say I've ever heard of that, but thanks for the welcome.

[ Anakin manages not to sigh, even though he feels tempted to do so. Instead, he prepares for more unpleasant news. ]

So. Got any advice for a newcomer like me?

[captain_by_the_book]

I serve in the intelligence service of the Galactic Empire, which spans millions of planets across the galaxy, and has returned peace and stability after the troubled times of the Clone Wars.

[ Sorry, Jedi, your Republic is a goner. Is that unpleasant enough for you? Not that Cassian thinks so, any true patriot ought to rejoice. ]

I have the same advice for you that I would give all new arrivals. To be careful spending the money you have been allotted, and to stay out of Everglade if you are human. Although the town is mostly safe and law-abiding these days, quite a few of the locals consider humans food, not friends.

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Well since they're apparently doing titles...]

Hey there! My name's Lea; got it memorized? I'm a Deputy Guardian here in Genessia City and an official member of the Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee back home. Though now it's back to being Radiant Garden; we'll have to print up new membership cards sometime.

Anyway, welcome to Genessia. Things are a little weirder than usual at the moment, but if you have to be trapped somewhere, this place isn't too bad.

As for working for room and board rather than regular pay though... I don't know. You'd probably have to ask at the employment center about that.

[actualhumandisaster]

Thanks for the welcome.

I admit I can easily think of places I'd rather be trapped in, but it appears I will have to bid my time... At least for a while.

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[blindpuppet]

General of an army?

[Vibrant blue eyes flash on the screen as Enis regards the boy in front of her.]

General or not, I don't think anyone has found a way home just yet. [She doesn't look like she actually cares about getting back to her home.] Pray tell, how is exchanging work for a place to stay any different than exchanging it for money.

Are you going to eat your pillows or have you not thought that fair ahead?

[She's a little more abrupt than usual right now.]

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ He simply smiles back. ]

If it is possible to work for a place to stay, it's also possible to work for food. And yet the latter is even less necessary than the first. There are always means to survive through the living Force alone.

[ There's that... Or you can simply eat bugs. He's done that. He's eaten worse things than bugs. Just don't ask... ]

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[scarlet_devil]

[ Rather than the young looking vampire she normally was, Remilia had been changed by her 'mask' she found into a very human young woman of twenty. Her English is also awful... so she'll use that instant translator app she found. ]

Ah, you are some sort of... warrior monk?

video - after I learned that even monks are weird in Star Wars...

[actualhumandisaster]

[ Why, hi there, stranger. Have a confused look in response. ]

A monk? What makes you assume that? I don't exactly have my brain transplanted into a jar...

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[spacepeterpan]

Hello, Anakin, pleasure to meet you, I'm sure, not usually that big on generals, myself, but always look forward to an exception, now, Jedi, that's with the-...

[He sits back enough to make room so he can make a gesture with his hands as if he's swinging a sword, and makes a vwoom noise with his mouth.]

-yeah? Very flash, big fan, anyway, don't worry, I know how it is with the money, not used to having any, myself, worst case you can always budget what you need and give all the rest away to charity, that way it's never really yours, you're just holding it for someone else for a bit, it's worked for other sorts of monks, I'm sure your friends would understand, as well.

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Okay. This takes the Jedi a moment to comprehend. Ultimately, Anakin inclines his head a little bit. ]

Were you just indicating a lightsaber?

[ Priorities. ]