"I suppose that's all anyone could ask," Cerena said. "It's important to be prepared for what the universe has in store for us..."

She fell silent for a while, pondering the decision she was about to make - had already made, actually. Again, she examined the logic of it: did it really make sense, or was she acting on impulse, out of an emotional response?

But it held true. The Force was with him. He believed in the restoration of the Republic. He had Rebel leanings, but every youth his age could be impetuous. He would mellow with time, she felt. His mindset was far closer to hers than Carr's was, for example.

And... it just felt right. It felt as if the Force were pointing her in this direction. What more could she ask for?

Out of Character: I'm thinking it would be more convenient if Josh's foster parents were already to sleep, but they can be awake if you want/need them to.

While they were nearing his house, Josh noticed Saylen remained silent for a moment, almost as if she was thinking about something. He was curious what it could be, but since they approached his house, he decided to wait for another while.

"Well, here's my home. Nothing fancy, as you can see, but good enough." Josh said. "Do you have to leave right away, or would you like to come in for a moment?"

"Actually, I have something I'd like to say to you," Cerena said. She looked around hesitantly for a moment, but no-one else seemed to be around at this time of the evening. "I think it would be better if I told you this in private, out here, and then I'll go back home.

"Josh, my name isn't Saylen. It's Cerena - Cerena Delaissen. I'm a Jedi Knight."

Hearing this, Josh's eyes opened wide.

"C... Cerena? A... Jedi Knight?"

He paused for a moment before smiling weakly, a little confused with mixed feelings. "Wow... I never would have guessed."

"I'm sorry about the deception," Cerena said, softly. "I don't go by my real name anymore, for reasons I'm sure you can understand. I've been in hiding for a very long time now, travelling from planet to planet, system to system. Always moving."

"...yeah, I understand." Josh answered after a short pause. "I'm sorry... it was just a little unexpected. You've told all the hardships the Jedi have to endure, and now you turn out to be one of them." He bowed his head down a little. "I feel sorry for you. It must have been pretty tough."

"I, um..." Cerena hesitated for a moment. It was true. As a Jedi, she had to live in secrecy; she had to hide her true identity from everyone. She was constantly on the run, with nowhere to call home and nowhere to belong. Did she really need to - was it even her right to - ask Josh to join her in this thankless existence?

But the Force brought me here for a reason, she reminded herself. And all I'm doing is offering a path. He doesn't have to choose to walk it.

"It has been hard, yes," Cerena admitted. "I was alone for a long time, afraid and hiding from the Empire. But then I made a decision - I decided that I would look for others who were strong in the Force and teach them the way of the Jedi. Carr was the first person I met who was strong in the Force. And you..."

She paused again, looking deeply into his eyes.

"Josh, earlier tonight I scanned you for evidence of Force sensitivity. You are strong in the Force. With training, I think you could have great potential. So I want to offer you a choice. If you wish, I will train you in the ways of the Force.

"I will train you," she said, quietly, "in the hope that one day you, too, will become a Jedi."

"I will train you," Cerena said, quietly, "in the hope that one day you, too, will become a Jedi."

"What? M-me!?" Josh stammered. He thought about it for a moment. "Hmmm... a Jedi, huh?" He mumbled to himself.

He looked at Cerena with a hint of disbelief in his face. "Really?"

He found it hard to believe. A Jedi? Him? ...What would this mean, if he were to choose that path?

"What would it take?" He asked.

"I believe you have the potential within you to become a Jedi, if you choose to walk this path," Cerena said. "With time and patience, your abilities will grow and develop. I don't expect you to make a decision of this magnitude on the spur of the moment, though. Carr and I will be here on Rudrig for months, after all. Take your time. I'll be available to answer any questions you may have."

Josh nodded slowly. "Yeah, all this is fairly overwhelming..."

His thoughts trailed off for a moment again. So many things were going on inside his head. It would be the biggest decision he would ever have to make.

"I'm definitely going to consider this." He smiled as he looked up at Cerena. "Whatever my answer will be, I want to thank you for offering me this opportunity. It makes me feel... relevant, again."

"I'm glad," Cerena said, smiling. "And I hope that we can remain friends, even if you decide not to accept the offer. It's been a long time since I've met someone I feel that I can trust. Too long, actually." She shook off the gloomy thoughts and smiled again. "Well, good night, Josh. I hope you sleep well."

Out of Character: I'm guessing Josh had nothing more to say?


Cerena returned to the apartment, wondering what she would have done if she had been given the choice to become a Jedi. She had never questioned her path in life; as far back as she could remember, the Order had been her life. The idea of choosing whether or not to become a Jedi was completely foreign to her, and she found that she couldn't wrap her mind around it. She would just have to trust that Josh would make the decision that he felt was right for him.

"Carr?" she called, softly, as she entered the apartment, wondering if Carr were still awake.

Carr'Dyth was engrossed in reading through articles he had found on the history of the 'new' empire. He had noticed that Cerena and 'her visitor' had left a while ago - nothing he had paid much heed to. Once he had set his mind on a certain task he could be pretty one track minded.

He looked up and listened as he felt like he had heard someone calling his name. "Ah..." He got up and opened the door to his room. He peered into the main room.

"Master, you have returned?" He stated rather than he asked. He looked at Cerena expectantly and could not suppress another twinge of jealousy. He didn't know why he felt that sense of racial inferiority, now that Cerena had met another human.

"I told him," Cerena said, simply. "I told him who we are, and I asked him if he would like to join us, to become a Jedi. He hasn't made his decision yet. It must have been a surprise to him, being told that he has the potential to become a Jedi."

"I see." Carr stiffly replied, he didn't know about Josh, be ~he~ was surprised. "Your trust in people is admirable, I hope we will not regret... this decision." the young Mirialan cautioned.

"Though I have to admit, that I got the impression, that I will see him again." Carr confessed. "If I understand your teachings right, it might be a presentiment."