hadriel | Entries tagged with anakin skywalker

What's the point in waiting? I'm ready now. [The urge to cut through all of those who separate him from Padmé and his galaxy has grown too strong.] Stop toying with me and face me. I'm not frightened of you even if you call yourself a "god".

The Force is with me.

volitaunt

[ It opens with a few long seconds of silence as Poe thinks over what he wants to say. ]

Should have brought this up sooner, but--things got away from me. Us, I guess, really. Me and Finn and Rey found a relay station about a week out from the city on foot back on the ice planet.

Tinkered around with things, and we found out not only could we track the positions of the Null in real time, we could upload info straight into their hivemind. Didn't mess with that too much. Kind of figured the risk of pulling them down on our heads wasn't worth it.

[ A pause. ] We found maps of three different galaxies. Two are null-infested. The third one's barely touched. Personally, I think running to where things are mostly clear will only delay things. It won't win this fight. It won't save the lives of the sentients who don't see the threat coming yet.

[ A longer pause. ] We're looking for ideas, thoughts on what we could upload into the Null systems. People who could make that kind of thing. Put me in front of something with wings and I can fix it, no problem, but programming isn't my bag.

So. Who's got something useful to say?

hot_mes

[Law would like to interrupt your currently scheduled sobfests and chest-unburdening to bring you something somewhat urgent. Maybe seeing Jon and Dany taking initiative inspired him, who knows.]

The Null are coming and the fight is coming, we know that. But anyone who was here for the last round might remember just how desperate it was. The only reason it stopped was because Fear moved the city, not because the Null gave in or we won or anything. I foresee the same thing happening again: that when they come, they won't stop coming until we're all dead or something else intervenes.

[he sighs; he hasn't asked Sorrow directly, yet, so he can't blab about his research into the gods. But he can dance around it pretty damn well, providing as much as he knows without going into his secret research.]

I have a proposal for a way to put a permanent end to the war between the Null and the gods, but I need assistance to pull it off. Technological assistance. I have some expertise, but the mechanics of this idea will require other skill sets which I don't have and can't learn in a few weeks.

The essence of the conflict is emotion; the gods live off it and the Null hate it, and the Null's own unique brand of logic leads them to conclude that the only way to protect themselves from emotion is to destroy the gods. Our chance at getting home dies if they do, but there are simply too many Null for us to fight - we can't win this war that way. Ending the conflict is going to take creativity rather than swords and magic. That's where I come in. The Null will have no reason to destroy the gods or us if they're put into a situation where whether or not they catch the virus becomes moot. Either they need to be rendered permanently safe from emotions, or permanently afflicted with them.

As a doctor, my preference is inoculation. But as much as I understand transmission of viruses and that emotion is likely a biological state, I don't have the means of adapting that to robotic systems. If a vaccine is impossible, then we can go the opposite way and turn it into a weapon. [his eyes harden] I have my own reasons to detest such a path, but if it's that or our deaths, then I'll take unethical means over death.

Contact me if you have the skills to assist with this. I admit it's out of my area of expertise. The sooner we get on this the better, because even with the most skilled fighters preparing for months, it's not going to be enough. If all we have is physical fighting, we're all going to die anyway.

[yep that's why he has the worst bedside manner]

lemontree

[Jon, a member of the Guard often seen in an armored leather tunic with a full, fur-collared cloak over it, appears today in a loose-necked linen shirt and a pair of plain modern cotton twill trousers.]

The Null are coming. We don't know when, or how. We might have the turn of a moon, or we might have a year.

We ought to assume that we have less time than more of it. [ Also present is Dany, dressed similarly: simply, and for the jungle’s heat rather than the recent tundra’s chill. ] Better to prepare now than to wait any longer and regret the time lost.

[Jon turns his head to watch Daenerys as she speaks, then turns his head back to the camera.]

Back where I come from, I spent many years as a sworn brother, defending my people's lands from a foe at least as terrible as your Null, maybe greater. Now, at home, our home, [(his gaze slides sidelong to Daenerys, as he chooses which word to use)] we prepare for a greater attack. If we fail, it's the end of every living person. We think of what to shore up, what to protect, and where -- what will give all our people the greatest chance of survival.

We have to think about the same things here.

[ Dany listens patiently, but there is a hardness in her face: there is great danger at their door, and she knows better than most that not all are meant for the vanguard. ]

For those who cannot or will not fight, we will prepare the empty units within Delight’s housing to act as shelter. They seem defensible enough for our purposes and should provide a suitable refuge.

[ For everyone else, though? For the citizens of Hadriel who plan to fight the Null? Well: ]

Those aren't the only shelters around the city, but it seems fitting to have more of them. But they can't be the only defensible positions. Anything we can do to make the city more defensible, any way we can make our buildings stronger, we should be working on it. The gods have helped greatly, but we must help ourselves. We must fortify what we can and think of where and how we'll make our stand when the time comes.

What will you do? What can you do? Join us, or work to the same purpose -- the most important thing is that we all have a plan.

What's your plan?

soldier_blade

[The feed shows Sonya in the Guard HQ, looking worn out and a few shades of sickly green. She takes a few deep breaths before she's able to even speak.]

Listen...to those I've hurt..to those injured after what happened. I got this from Hope, after helping to return some of the Hosts. [She pulled out a small, pink sphere.] This should heal anyone with serious injuries. I can go to you if you can't be moved, or head to the clinic if they'll let me.

[This comes out forced, as though one wrong word or slip of emotion would force her to become actually sick.] I'm sorry...I really am.

[She should've fought against it, should've tried atleast, but she hadn't.]

ooc: add-on feel free to handwave if Sonya encountered your pup on a hunt.

prophesiedone

[His eyes are a deep gold instead of their usual blue, yet Anakin is forcing himself to stay still. He is sitting in a meditative position, making himself breathe deeply and evenly.]

It's a shame to not use this power.

[There is no one in the populace currently that has earned his ire, so Anakin has to swallow his anger, tucking it away along with many, many other jumbled emotions.]

Give me something I can use or send me back.

[So he can continue making horrible mistakes. Really, his future is stunning.]

We are stronger than our anger...than our fear... [Says the man who gives into both.] Strike it down.

prophesiedone

Is anyone else experiencing a sense of foreboding?

[Is he late to the discussion? Good job, Anakin.]

I won't complain about my lightsaber attacking me anymore if we can just...

Go back to normal?

prophesiedone

This might be a long shot, but are there any mechanical parts around? Preferably ones that aren't frozen solid or rusting. I can't be picky, though, can I.

[He will take broken things too at this point.]

Also, does anyone have the ability to fly? I miss it. I didn't realize how much I relied on it until my freedom was revoked.

Again, I will settle for anything that can carry me faster than I can walk. I'll just pretend I'm flying or something.

[Anakin "Speed Demon" Skywalker has needs, okay.]

circumitus

speakeasy/game room's a bit understaffed lately with the few losses we've had.

could use some extra hands if anyone wants to help out with either or both floors.

jobs including but not limited to:

- managing bar/game room
- bartending special drinks for philistines who have no idea what good taste is
- bouncers in case some motherfucker tries to wreck the place (going to need people capable of throwing someone out on their ass)
- music maybe?
- helping me distill the shit people drink here so you all dont dry out my supply

thats all thanks bye

[On that note, she'll just be attaching a handy signup form and... hope for the best.]

prophesiedone

[He is like a caged beast, moving restlessly indoors while the wind howls at his doors and windows. Anakin has never done well alone, but he's afraid to live with anyone.]

How can anyone stand this planet? [Gripping his mechno-hand into a tight fist, he breathes deeply, trying to calm the anger he feels almost constantly.] What needs to be done? I'm strong; I'm powerful - I can help.

[Anything is better than being stuck with his memories.]

I'm Anakin Skywalker, by the way, and I think I've been here before.

prophesiedone

[Don't question a bored ~~Jedi~~Sith. Anakin is balanced on a large rock, surrounded by other, smaller rocks, that are floating. His lightsaber flashes, slicing through the circle of rocky opponents in one motion. The pieces tumble back to the ground in unison.]

I'm thinking about taking on new students if anyone is interested. I stopped giving lessons and -

[That was a mistake. He can't let himself feel hopeless anymore.]

Anyway, if you have Force ability, I will be able to tell with one meeting. And if I can't find anyone that fits that criteria, I'll just give defense lessons.

Ask me any questions; I can train and talk. [He is already raising more stones into the air, swinging his lightsaber as if it is merely an extension of his arm.]

puzzlingly

if a chicken says
"all chickens are liars"
is the chicken telling the truth?

odinbolt

This city can be tough, huh?

( There's something about Serah's tone which makes that sentence sound like the beginning of a motivational speech.

It isn't, not necessarily. But it is the start of something. )

Being away from home, away from your friends and family... It isn't easy.

( Okay, Serah, you're helping Tranquility, not Sorrow. Get to the point. )

Sometimes we forget to talk about these things. So, um, if you want, you can talk to me about it. Or anything else that's bothering you. Maybe it'll help you feel better?

( She hopes. She's kind of banking on it, really.

But one last thing: )

If you don't want to talk about it here, I'll be at the hot springs later.

( Serah Farron, out. )

( ooc: Feel free to post action tags if you wanna chat to her at the hot springs! Serah is here for all your agony aunt needs, so you can vent and feel more relaxed after. )

devilsandangels

[ What he has is a simple request that he has his reasons for though he doesn’t state them
]

Tell me a story from your home.

I would really appreciate anyone who is willing to do so.

prophesiedone

For a kid who grew up in the desert, this is...something. [Anakin is pretty awed by the islands, okay.] The Force is so strong here. I don't know if it's the waves, the islands or...what. But I like it. It's much better than being dried to a husk in the heat.

[Seriously. Excessive sunlight was old when he was a baby.]

Should we be...fishing? What do we use? [Can everyone stop partying so they can, I don't know, eat? Survive? Does he need to punch a shark in the face with his mechno-arm? That might be a great way for him to lose his remaining arm, actually. Anakin, no.]

vocarrah

Hadriel!

[Ianchus is almost breathless, excitement flushing his face as he speaks rapidly to the camera. His eyes are practically glinting.]

I've had the most wonderful idea. A party--a celebration! Of all of you, of us!

It'll be at the Hot Springs--ah, Lady Rey, would you be so kind as to grant me some barrels of your alcohol? And I'll arrange transportation from any other islands, of course. I would hope that anybody with a boat would be so kind as to share it.

[His words are imploring, and yet somehow give a hint that there's no room for argument.]

Please come! You are all invited! Come, drink, be merry, revel in yourselves, in each other! What better place than our own open-air springs, no?

...Ah, and food, there will be food too. From the orchards, and from our little stores, of course--but bring whatever you wish! Still, I assure you, I will take full responsibility as host to ensure that you've all you need!

So! Please! It will begin...ah, tonight, then, tonight! At the eighteenth hour!

[He pulls back and gives the camera a little bow, still grinning.

He never did mention when it would end.]

prophesiedone

I will keep this short.

Don't do that again.

[And now, thanks to his temper and total lack of Jedi training...]

I'm not going to apologize for the temples.

[He still feels like trashing them, though he knows, deep down, that isn't right. The materials could be of use. Later. Except now they are in pieces. Oops? Totally qualified ~~Jedi~~Sith here.]

prophesiedone

[The sound of a lightsaber is unmistakable. Anakin wields the weapon with ease, running through the techniques in rapid succession. He keeps at it until he is noticeably fatigued. Then he speaks:]

If someone told you that there is a force that connects all things, would you believe them? Do you think there is a higher purpose to this world? Or are some of us stuck here until we lose our minds?

[Is insanity a higher purpose?]

I sometimes wonder if all of this is an exercise in patience. [A quality he lacks. Has always lacked.]

prophesiedone

I'm curious... How many of you have actually traveled in space? I get the feeling the number is probably pretty low.

[Boy is he missing a ship. No land vehicle can compare - even if he finds a way to super power them.]

I miss being so close to the stars and seeing different planets. I don't think I've spent this long on only one since I was a kid.

prophesiedone

I'm starting to get used to being manipulated. It's strange, but, for once, I can honestly say I'm grateful for the experience. Being younger for a little while was -

[The words pause while he considers the best descriptor.]

nice. I guess I needed the change. I hope I didn't scare anyone by jumping off of a building.

[Private to Padmé & Luke.]

Everything alright? You know I'm here for both of you. It doesn't matter what age I am. [Though obviously his memories are altered depending on said age.] Just tell me we're family if I forget. That'll matter to me every time.

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[Private to Kylo Ren.]

Behaving yourself? [Like he has any say over his grandson's decisions. But he does care.] Just checking in to make sure you're in one piece after...everything. Were you younger too?

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