>>To the Galaxy and Back<< A 1x1.

[Captain Plucky]

Seeing the events link up made Claudia incredibly sorrowful. Not only did Vokem seem very nervous and anxious beforehand, Obi-Wan practically ripped him away from his own daughter and took her under his wing. While Claudia could understand this, as her father was a Sith, it still made her very sympathetic for Vokem. That mans only constant was an anxiety that Claudia seemed to have all too similar. While she never got as near as fretful as him, she could get incredibly flustered and embarrassed in social situations; if she handled them the wrong way or said something stupid. Claudia's awkward situations stuck with her more than the good ones, sadly. At least nothing eventful had happened recently. But, where is Vokem? What is he doing? Why was he so nervous about that transmission I overheard? She pondered, still meditating. Argh, I can scarcely remember what they were talking about because I was so distracted with Mr. Huffy! Not to mention, I think that the old emotions from these memories are getting to me. Perhaps it's time to take a break. As Obi-Wan got the food, Claudia instantly smelled the scent of the soup. Her stomach growled softly in interest and awe. She slowly opened her grey eyes, tilting her head and staring at her Master. Seeing him slightly agitated, she quickly turned away, not wanting to embarrass her Master by letting him know that she was looking at him in his irritated moment. She pretended like she had never looked, and gazed out of her window.

[Master Obi-Wan]

Obi Wan placed the tray on the small table and went to close the cabin door. They had only about two more hours to travel, time is flying by quite quickly and sometimes Obi Wan wishes it didn't because he feels like he could be missing out on so many things. But then again, Obi Wan is a Jedi and his duty to the Republic comes before himself. He took a deep breath and took his glass of water from the food tray. If Core knew that Obi Wan wasn't eating again, oh well at all today, Core will be pretty angry with him. Back before the Jedi Order and the Sith, Core was the responsible adult between the two of them, always looking after Obi Wan and his mother. Times really have changed. Sometimes Obi Wan wonders what would of been if he never joined the Sith or the Jedi. Or what if he left the Jedi Order to be with Satine and raise their child. Either way, Obi Wan believe it was too late to change now. His duty to the Republic is the most important, above else. Obi Wan took a few steps and returned to his seat near Claudia.

[Captain Plucky]

It seemed like Obi-Wan didn't notice her staring at her, which Claudia was very thankful for. She always got very flustered when it came to explaining herself when she felt like she was doing something wrong. But, there was no need to worry about that. After all, there was other things to attend to. I just don't know why Vokem went down the path for the dark side. From what I've seen, it doesn't seem to suit his nature at all. Why does he even do it? Why is he always so fearful? Claudia pondered thoughtfully, crossing her legs together. She simply continued looking out at the streaks of stars, remembering her time with Johanna. After that event, the Jedi Padawan seemed to find so much peace in space. It made her calm down very easily. Hopefully, she would see the dark-haired girl again soon.

[Master Obi-Wan]

Obi Wan drank his glass of water slowly, looking out the window for most of the time he drank it. Soon I will be back home. Only to return to the battlefield. Obi Wan though as he swayed his glass slightly, and the water created a small whirlpool in the middle.As his senses calmed down he could sense faint traces of Claudia's curiosity in the force. From what he could gather, it was due to his messed up state, he did go through quite a lot emotionally. "How was your meditation?" he asked, rather randomly but decided it was the lesser of two evil. Which were: remaining silent with slight bit of awkwardness, since the curiosity could be sensed within the two quite easily or the obvious potion he went for. Drawing his gaze away from the glass he forced himself to look in Claudia's direction. Direct eye contact made it easier to understand other people.

[Captain Plucky]

As Obi-Wan stared at Claudia, she met his gaze as calmly and not-winceworthy as she could. She was grateful that he began to speak, since it broke the silence that seemed to overwhelm the two. "It was very calming, Master." she replied, putting her hands in her lap. The Padawan thought over for a moment if she should tell him anything about Vokem, since she had been given another memory. But, it was so cloudy at the moment, she would end up most likely confusing the both of them. "I do hope you're enjoying yourself. Or, at least as much as you can." Claudia joked politely, "Truth be told, I'm beginning to grow a little homesick." While the girl was missing her home in the Jedi Temple, she mostly meant that she missed her other home. Vokem. Home is where the heart is, after all.

[Master Obi-Wan]

"I can agree with you there Padawan." said Obi Wan as he glanced over at the tray. "But unlike you, I must leave early in the morning tomorrow due to my next mission that the council has assigned me to already." said Obi Wan, still occasionally keeping eye contact. He really wanted to stay with Core for longer then a couple of hours at night. Obi Wan imagined that when he got back to his private quarters, that Core would most defiantly run over to him and jump on him, glad that he was alive. Obi Wan was tempted to ask something but stopped himself several times. "You should eat something, it has been several hours." he finally said instead.

[Captain Plucky]

As Claudia listened, she began thinking about the conversation itself. She could easily multi-task when it came to contemplating and speaking, especially since her hunger was keeping her awake. In a little boredom, she decided to analyze a few things. First, whenever the Master and Padawan talked, Claudia always noticed it was in short bursts; becoming nothing but small talk and tiny jokes here and there. Truthfully, I don't even know why I bother joking with him. He never laughs. All he does is talk about something else, leaving me with a awkward sensation. Unless she had a question, or something that she didn't agree with, they spoke for a little longer. And yet, even that was very short. I don't even know why I'm thinking about this...I guess it would just be nice if we could have a..nice, long conversation about ourselves. Where we just talk, and don't hide our feelings from each other. We spend so much time together, me and Obi-Wan. And yet...we're so distant from one another. Straying from her thoughts once more. Claudia directed her attention to the scent of food. "That would be very pleasant, Master. Before I choose something, what would you like to eat? I can choose after you."

[Master Obi-Wan]

"I am not hungry, Padawan. Thank you for asking." said Obi Wan politely, he honestly didn't feel hungry. However, it is his second day in a row that he hasn't ate. Obi Wan took another sip of his water and now his glass was half empty. As he sat back in his seat, looking down at the glass, the question he was tempted to ask, still lingered on the forefront of his mind. But he didn't ask it, something at the back of his mind told him not to. So he stayed silent for a while, using this time to reflect a bit on his vision or memory, he still can't really pin point what it was or what has caused it. Either way, he didn't want this awkward silence to stretch so he went for a lighthearted question one would use in a casual conversation, he was a negotiator after all. "Are you looking forward to your first solo mission?"

[Captain Plucky]

"Very well." Claudia responded simply, reaching for the soup as coolly as she could. However, with her hunger peaking, it was practically impossible to restrain herself from snatching up the food like a hawk would it's prey. With as much self control as her energy could muster, she calmly yet quickly took the soup; eating it as soon as it was brought near her. Ugh, I hope I don't look like a Hutt when I eat soup. I can't help gobbling this up, it just smells so good! The Padawan then heard her Masters question, and decided to take a break from eating and answer Obi-Wan's inquiry honestly. "I am, but not...too excited, if you understand me. I'm trying to be cautious and realistic, and I don't want my happiness to cloud my judgement." Claudia confessed seriously, hoping that he understood; and that she wasn't being a rain on his parade, or anything.

[Master Obi-Wan]

"I understand, Padawan." said Obi Wan, remembering his first solo mission, which made him a Jedi Knight. Qui Gon was always cautious in Obi Wan's teenage years to not let him go on a solo mission due to Qui Gon's fear that the dark side will take its opportunity while Obi Wan is alone. "My first solo mission, didn't go well. I hope yours will be better." said Obi Wan as he took another sip. The day when his master died, played vividly infront of his eyes. Obi Wan was the first one to kill a Sith Lord in over a century. Even though he doubted that was true. Something inside his heart told him that Darth Maul was alive.