Jedi Academy: Chapter 1 - Boundless

Errad brightened.

"Very well, Master Steef. Shall we begin?"

Errad looked at Steef with a quizzical expression. Relying on his hearing? What did he mean by that?

"I am intrigued, Master. Please go on."

"That sounds fascinating, Master. How would you like me to train that?"

Errad covered his eyes with the leather strap. After a moment, he felt completely out of his element. He had not realized how much he relied on his eyes.

Errad took a few calming breaths. He ran through the centering exercises he had learned at the Temple. He could do this; he would do this.

Once he had found his center, a new world began to unfold. Slowly at first, he began to hear the sounds of the ship. He could hear the sounds of the engines going through their final checks before preparing for take off. The subtle movements of the ship settling on its docking struts whispered into his awareness. He could hear Master Steef's slow, calm breathing.

The sounds began to paint a picture in his mind and he took a hesitant step forward and then another. Errad threw his hands out to make sure he did not lose his balance. All the new sensory input was a bit overwhelming.

"Master" ,Errad said in amazement, "it is beyond explanation! I don't know if I will be able to get around like this, though..."

Giving her a warm smile, Veria reaches out to pat her shoulder, "Don't worry, you'll do fine. I know you're nervous but there's a lot to go over. I'm preparing a presentation for the group on the history of Arkania and I could really use some help with the last parts of my research." Straightening her grey robes, the Echani woman lowers her voice, "And there'll be cookies, too. But don't tell anyone or the other Padawans will want some."

Alyx blushes, biting her lip. "Yeah . . . I guess I could have unplugged them. But . . . Ian . . ." She is ashamed that the other padawan tends to rouse her anger, when the Jedi are supposed to be above that. "Anyway. I hope that I don't disappoint you, Master." It's harder for Alyx to admit, however - even to herself - that Ian also brought out her concern. Seeing him speaking so openly to his new master before they head into the ship gives her some relief.

Alyx walks with Kaine onto the ship, nodding goodbye to Knight Catalia with a tiny smile. "I guess so. Talking to him has never done much. The only way to effect him seems to be nipping his behavior in the bud." She clearly has more inside of her, as her expression is torn, but she tries to hold back, having trouble meeting Kaine's eyes. "Everyone talks like he's a lost cause. I don't think giving up on people is very Jedi-like."

Seijin strides onto the ship, looking around quietly.
He heads to the bridge, where he hopes he can find the other masters.

Ah! Made it!
Eliza exclaims as she pants, resting on her knees as she caught her breath.
That was close....
She murmured as she wiped her sweat, looking around.