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[prophesiedone]

[Against all odds, Anakin is trying to keep himself calm and collected. He has had plenty to upset and anger him lately and, really, that isn't good for anyone. His power can damage a lot of things; he could even bring down buildings. So instead of letting his abilities run wild, he is meditating, his eyes closed tightly, his legs crossed and his mouth set in a stubborn line.]

...this never works.

[His eyes open, as blue as the sky, and he lets out a harsh breath.]

Anyone know any techniques? [Behind him, a metal pole begins to warp. He glances back and stretches out a hand, trying to undo the damage.] I guess I'm going to have to sleep outside tonight.

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[so_dark_a_road]

I recommend the orchard.

[ Having the devil of a time going to sleep tonight himself. The leaves of the fruit trees rustle softly above him. ]

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[prophesiedone]

You want company? [Dangerous company?]

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[so_dark_a_road]

Sure. [ Absolutely! ]

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[prophesiedone]

I admire a man who lives dangerously. [He stands up and starts on his way.] Elf. Whatever.

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[so_dark_a_road]

As do I. [ He sits on the grass and leans back against the bole of a tree, and gazes up at the faintly twinkling "stars" on the distant ceiling of the cave. ] Whatever. [ snerk ]

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[utulien_aure]

Find work to do, or exercise. Something to wear yourself out.

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[prophesiedone]

I do that everyday. I forget to eat frequently and I still have too much energy.

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[utulien_aure]

Then it is possible that what actually troubles you is more serious than issues with meditation.

Though even if it isn't you shouldn't skip meals, that sort of behavior will only exacerbate your mood.

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[prophesiedone]

You think? [He falls back onto the roof, resting his left arm over his eyes.] Are you a medic or something?

I don't really see a point to taking care of myself.

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[utulien_aure]

[He tilts his head back and laughs] I never had the patience for the healers' art, no. But every soldier leans his share of battlefield medicine, and every general something of how to keep his men healthy.

Do you know why? [Because somehow that sounds related.]

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[therewillbeorder]

I used to just work through insomnia.

[Which didn't work here, for obvious reasons. At least he was sleeping better.]

The cats could use some company at night. I know they get restless when they want to play.

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[prophesiedone]

What do you suggest I work on?

[Besides not going crazy...er.]

The cats won't appreciate dodging the Force.

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[therewillbeorder]

I have a project that you may be interested in working on. I can go over some of the details at home.

[He knows Anakin possesses skills in putting things together and making them work and he figures he can make use of that.]

No, but surely you can make their toys move with the Force?

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[prophesiedone]

Does that mean I need to come inside?

[He stretches out his legs with a groan.]

...huh. That's...cute. [A little too cute. He can see them pawing at the toys now.]

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[therewillbeorder]

Yes.

[Hux isn't going to discuss these projects out in public after all.]

Millicent would chase the mouse droids on my star destroyer, it kept her occupied while I was working. We don't have mouse droids here but using the Force would be the best alternative.

[farmboyjedi]

[Luke hasn't learned much about his father over the years, but he knows Anakin had a temper and was reckless at times. It must have been that anger that fueled Vader, though. He knows it can be frightening at times...he just hopes he never sees it here. He imagines he got enough of his mother in him to avoid similar things. Well, there was Bespin, but...]

I could try to help you. I can understand that it's not always easy to calm down at times.

[prophesiedone]

[His temper is...ridiculous. It's a product of all that has happened to him. He has no other way to cope with it all - and dying during the recent event hadn't helped.

Anakin can't even look at Luke directly after seeing Padmé.]

I'm not sure I deserve your help.

[farmboyjedi]

[Luke hasn't heard the full story of what his dad saw, mostly because he was preoccupied struggling with his own ghosts. But even so, he could do nothing else but to try and help.]

I still want to try. Just like back home. I wasn't willing to give up on you there, and I did help you. I can't take any other path here than trying to help as well.

[prophesiedone]

[The ghosts know no mercy and defeating them is - was - not an option.]

You're like your mother. [The Padmé he loves; not her ghost form.] I guess you're a little like me too...before...

It's hard to stay merciful when you're surrounded by enemies.

[farmboyjedi]

But still I've been able to. I was in that position quite often back home.

Was it the ghosts? I do not know who you saw, but I'm sorry you went through it.

I saw Owen...and my nephew. I couldn't bring myself to kill them, either...

{Private voice}

[castintofire]

You are always welcome to come to me, Anakin.

{Private voice}

[prophesiedone]

Leave your window unlocked.

{Private voice}

[castintofire]

It is always open for you.

{Private voice}

[prophesiedone]

Your cousin says I'm supposed to talk to you.

{Private voice}

[castintofire]

Supposed to? I will not force you to, if you do not wish to speak.