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[snippings]

[Honestly, she's not sure what to think of this place just yet. Obviously, it's different than anything she's ever experienced, except maybe Mortis, and it also doesn't seem like the kind of place the Empire could find her. Still, it doesn't hurt to be cautious, even though it might just make her stand out more.

So, when Ahsoka first posts to the network, it's only with a simple voice message. Those who know her might recognize her anyways, but oh well. Her voice is friendly, if a little nervous as she speaks,]

Um... hi! Wasn't really expecting all this, but who would be-- 

[You're rambling, Ahsoka. Get to the point.]

My name is Ashla. Sorry to be posting like this when I think everyone else is showing their face, but I'm... kinda shy? 

[Yep, definitely drawing more attention to it.]

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone around here needs a mechanic, or knows someone or somewhere that does. I'm decent with my hands, whether it's droids, ships, farm equipment... you name it. I'm also willing to do odd jobs or courier work or anything, really. I just happen to be better at the mechanic stuff, you know. 

Uh, that's it. Bye?

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[i_am_here]

You're new here too huh? Same boat I guess.

[ This coming from a guy who opted for video but Toshinori is in a cafe, the communicator phone propped up as he nursed a coffee. ]

There's plenty of work. They're not even asking for resumes unless it's an out of towner.

[snippings]

Or same cocoon pod thingy.

[For a girl who's supposedly shy, she doesn't hold back much.]

I don't usually do resumes, so that's a relief. Not really sure what I'd put on one anyways. I fixed a thing once? I can probably fix another thing?

[i_am_here]

[He chuckled at that.] Same pod thing, yeah. I'm Toshinori, I'm a teacher by the way. [Best keep up the teacher side of things since professional heroics didn't seem like a thing here.] I used to have that trouble too. I'm sure you can adapt.

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[stillsmiling]

That's okay, Miss Ashla! You have a really pretty voice.

[He's showing his face, though, since he doesn't want her to think he doesn't trust her.]

Droids and ships? That sounds amazing! We don't have those things where I come from.

[snippings]

Thanks, kid. And just Ashla is fine, actually.

[While he can't see her face, there's a smile to her voice.]

Really? What sort of world are you from, then?

[stillsmiling]

Ashla, then! Thank you!

[He's doing his best to appear confident and polite, but he keeps lowering his gaze shyly. This is harder than he wants to let on.]

At my home, we have.. um... airplanes and stuff. I don't know much about the mechanics. You must be super smart!

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Oh, you know what? You can't fool your former teacher. So have his face, pulling up a brow. ]

Ahsoka? Is that you?

PRIVATE VIDEO cause she's not a disaster

[snippings]

Anakin?! You're... you're alive.

[She can't even think about how he's potentially blown her cover because this is just too much.]

I thought... when I tried reaching out to you using the Force, I couldn't feel you. I just felt--

[Darkness. It was so cold and empty. She had never felt so alone in her life.]

Nothing.

Fiiiine a private video it is - Even if he sees no reason to hide - whoops

[actualhumandisaster]

[ Ah, so it is her. Even though she's acting... A little odd? ]

Why shouldn't I be alive? And what do you mean by nothing, Ahsoka?

[Video]

[k2so]

You are familiar with droids?

[Consider his interest immediately piqued.]

Hello Ashla, my name is K-2SO, Kaytoo for short. Can I ask where are you from?

[snippings]

Yeah, though I'm starting to realize that isn't the norm around here...

[Obviously she can see why that might interest him, though she isn't familiar with his exact model.]

Nice to meet you, Kaytoo. And uh originally? Shili. I've moved around a lot, though.

[k2so]

Droids with advanced sentience are not common but there's plenty of robots in Nova City. [His voice gets sharper and adds.] Most acting as servants.

Nice to meet you too, Ashla. Shili...I haven't visited it myself but I've met a few Togrutas. I travelled the Galaxy a lot myself as well.

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[democratically]

[Had there been video, Padmé might have recognized her as Togruta, although no other awareness would have been there. As it stands, she is simply answering the question that is asked.]

Hello, Ashla. I believe that with that skill set, you'll have no problems finding a job. This place is a bit lacking in things related to ships, but there appears to be a fair number of mechanical items.

private video

[snippings]

[There's a lot to ask questions about right now, but she'll start with this for now.]

It's me. Ahsoka. I...

[And then there's something else she needs to know, but it's somehow more difficult talking to Padmé about this than Anakin.]

What's... the last thing you remember? Before here?

private video

[democratically]

[Ahsoka is no more known to Padmé than Ashla is, yet she has been here long enough to know that time lines are a tricky thing. Unlike Grievous, she doesn't start with a more hostile approach.

She would like so say that she knows her, but she doesn't, and it likely does reflect on her face.

Padmé might look a little younger with a little less weight on her shoulders.

To answer that though is rather delicate, as the last thing that she recalls isn't exactly something that she feels comfortable sharing with a stranger, even if the stranger might know her.]

I'd returned to Naboo, after going to Coruscant after a battle on Geonosis.

[Which, she hopes, tells the Togruta what she needs to know.]

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[bright_imperius]

[ He's not afraid to show his face since nobody here recognizes it but he'll respond in kind.

Sounds curious: ]

Droids, you say?

[snippings]

Yep, astromech, protocol, whatever... What about them, though?

[bright_imperius]

Oh! It's just - I think the only people who call them that - and who have astromech droids, for that matter - they're people from the same galaxy as me.

[ Not from the same point in time, necessarily, but. It was something he kept an eye or ear out for. ]

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Droids, ships... That's sure to catch his attention, even if the girl sounds frustratingly chipper. Cassian stifles a sigh and forces himself to sound politely neutral. Time for the welcome wagon voice. ]

Welcome to Genessia, Ashla. I'm Cassian Andor, the Guardian of Attleton. You might want to take a look at Nova City if you're looking for work with robots or other high-tech, though Fayren would be the better place to look for employment in agriculture... if you don't mind a downgrade in the farm equipment, that is.

[snippings]

[All of that's pretty helpful information, but there's something even more important she needs to know.]

So, are you the Cassian I've heard of? The one who needs babysitting?

And um, as for agricultural employment... I wouldn't say I'm necessarily looking for it. I lived on a farming world for a while, so I just have experience fixing the equipment. I'm probably better off with the "high" tech stuff, though.

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Aaaand... have a moment of exasperated silence while he mourns the death of his dignity, may it rest in peace. ]

I take it you have talked to Kaytoo Esso. Kay is... [ Going to get his oil bath swapped for a glue bath? ] ...a very opinionated droid.

[ He coughs, time to try and steer the conversation into less embarrassing waters. ]

And if you're looking for high-tech you'll do best in Nova City, indeed, or possibly in Genessia City.

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

Don't think I know you, but man, there sure seem to be a lot of us from back home.

Anyway, name's Solo...nice to meet you.

And always good to see more mechanical types. I keep running into more and more of us.

[snippings]

I don't know you, so that's probably a safe bet. It's nice to meet you too, though.

Since this is starting to become a trend... can I ask when you're from?

[video]

[spacepeterpan]

[When the Doctor answers, it's with a video message--partly to be reassuring that he's not remotely scary-looking, and partly because people often feel compelled to reciprocate, and he's curious.]

Hello, Ashla, new arrival, are we? Well, don't worry about it, we're really quite friendly 'round here, most of us are, anyway, and no need to worry 'bout the rest. You mentioned ships and droids, int'resting, a little more than just plumbing, that, must be a bit clever, as well, to be good with those sort of systems. Happens I'm involved in some science-y sort of things, good odds I can find something for you, if you're still looking.

Oh, and I'm the Doctor, don't hesitate to ask if you've got any questions or need any sort of help settling in.

[snippings]

[While she doesn't feel the need to turn her video on, she does appreciate the friendly face! Even if he seems kinda... overwhelming]

Uh yeah, I'm still looking. A few people recommended I check out Nova City and I was thinking of looking into Aster Technologies. But if you know anywhere else, that'd definitely be helpful.