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Gabri_Jade Title: Fan Fiction Archive Editor Emeritus Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 1/12/05 10:36pm Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	academygrad88: By the way, I don’t give a rat’s behind about pre-modern or pre-reformation arranged marriages, I want to see some ROMANCE!!! In the title is says L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama Ah, but there are so very many different kinds of romance. A Harlequin paperback may be a romance novel, but Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is also considered a romance. You see the vast ground that particular genre covers. oba: LOL - you readers look for romantic tension more than Gabri did. No joke. And believe me, I was looking. Elli: I'm operating on a 'don't jump to conclusions' basis right now. That is quite a wise move, I assure you. -----signature----- Evil Twin of LadyPadme This concept of "wuv" confuses and infuriates us! - Futurama All I can do is be me. Whoever that is. - Bob Dylan Serendipity (Leia-Mara vig) - http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/30178069 !!11!1eleventy
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academygrad88 Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 1/13/05 4:03am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	Gabri_Jade: Ah, but there are so very many different kinds of romance. A Harlequin paperback may be a romance novel, but Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is also considered a romance. You see the vast ground that particular genre covers. Yeah, I know. Sorry, I was just getting a little impatient. Well at least this AU Luke married Mara far quicker than EU Luke. Heck, it took EU Luke over 10 years plus he needed the Force to kick him in that direction with their little Force Bonding before he finally acted!! AG88 -----signature----- I love my Bomb Disposal Expert Winner of more Golden Ewoks™ than you can possibly imagine! Check out the pictures I made: http://ag88.deviantart.com/ ! You will Kriff Luke Skywalker!~ The Real last Command http://swff.bpweb.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4
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Odd-Thomas Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 1/13/05 4:14am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	I just found this and I must say I was simply blown away! Fantastic! Rich and complex, I know I'll be coming back for more of this story! -----signature----- Peculiar things happen to me that don't happen to other people with regularity, if ever. The dead don't talk. I don't know why. Elvis is restless...
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Gabri_Jade Title: Fan Fiction Archive Editor Emeritus Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 1/13/05 4:37am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	AG88: Yeah, I know. Sorry, I was just getting a little impatient. laughs At least you guys are getting this story with two posts a week, you know. I got fed bits and pieces over a year's time, and there was definitely no set schedule to it. Oba will attest to how impatient I occasionally got over that year. Well at least this AU Luke married Mara far quicker than EU Luke. Heck, it took EU Luke over 10 years plus he needed the Force to kick him in that direction with their little Force Bonding before he finally acted!! True. But EU Luke married Mara out of love, not practicality. -----signature----- Evil Twin of LadyPadme This concept of "wuv" confuses and infuriates us! - Futurama All I can do is be me. Whoever that is. - Bob Dylan Serendipity (Leia-Mara vig) - http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/30178069 !!11!1eleventy
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 1/13/05 5:32am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	going through replies in order Jedi Trace: Thank you! I'm also a big Luke/Vader fan (though I don't know why I don't write more of it), so the parts where Luke thinks about Vader were fun to do. I'm glad you like the L/Mness, too. JediArwen: I love giving hints. I'll answer the nightmare question - I won't say why Luke has nightmares (and I've already hinted as to why), but the cycle thing doesn't really have importance. I tend to have nightmares in cycles (I'll get them a few nights in a row, then nothing for months), and I haven't been through what Luke has. Hence why he gets them in cycles. Oh, there's also a minor plot point with that. Yep, perhaps not so dark after all. But does not-dark mean good intentions towards Mara/the Republic? You know I like to tease. L/M are already falling for each other? Wow, that was quick . . . Thanks for reading. Elli: They don't have to consummate the marriage for it to be legal. As Gabri pointed out to me (and I remember this from elsewhere), it's in the separation that consummation becomes an issue (divorce vs. annulling), but not until then. And can you really picture L/M acting the way they do around each other, and sharing a bed at the same time? LOL, yes, apprentices that kill you are bad. And you are wise not to make assumptions. It's an easy line to miss. academygrad88: See my reply to Elli, but also: Why would Luke expect intimate relations? The only time the contract talks about it, is in reference to things going wrong, not any requirement that Mara share his bed. And really, what sense does it make? If he wants someone to sleep with, he can get someone more cooperative. Same thing with making an heir. As Mara points out, Luke is plenty strong and his mother wasn't Force-sensitive, so why does Luke need Mara that way? Anyway. Just thought I'd explain. Or at least explain why it was never gone over in detail in the story ... RedGold: An interesting analysis, but can the Republic and Empire fall into any category? (I'm not a history major, just thinking. )Can you imagine how different culture must be, on a widespread scale, in the GFFA? And then there's that the galaxy is rather widespread, so opinions on that sort of thing could change from system to system, or the Core to the Outer Rim. Look at it within the confines of the story - what reason do either of them have to consummate their marriage? Not a legal one, or it would have been part of the marriage contract. Luke has no need of Mara to provide an heir, he just made sure some other man's couldn't become his. The lack of mention of adultery is telling, too. He doesn't show any personal interest in her until he actually meets her, and then it's more cautious than anything else. So yeah . . . I can see what you're saying, about GFFA's women's rights - and culturally, what is considered normal for an arranged marriage - but here, I don't think it would matter. The Empire is a new entity, and so is the New Republic (which is also a democracy, which hardly implies arranged marriages being the norm). Plus it's a rather unique situation to begin with. Sith and Jedi? You're not a sad person. That was interesting. Got me to thinking what Luke was really thinking, and what Mara was expecting, when the marriage thing was laid out. I think it's clear enough, though, that consummation was never part of the deal. I'm glad the story (indirectly) got you thinking. Leia: And there was also this: Adi nodded. “It seems odd to us, as well. You are a Jedi; he may wish an heir.” “I don’t think so,” Mara said, shaking her head. “Skywalker’s mother wasn’t Force-sensitive and he came out a plenty powerful Sith Lord. He knows that.” “Nevertheless,” Adi said severely, “you cannot forget what you are, and what he is.” Adi accepts her explanation with no problem, seemingly more concerned with Luke's effect on Mara than Luke's possible plotting for a kid. And if they had done it, I would have mentioned it! LianaMara: giggles Thank you, dearest. Aye, a feeling of ancient times mixed with modern is exactly what I was going for. The Annals are very useful in that respect, but I also use them to enhance, echo, or give extra/double meaning to the part that follows them. Hey, don't all stories revolve around a conflict of some sort? But yeah. The gray ones are the best, because you get to follow them around while they choose their path, and there's just something so interesting in that for me. With both Luke and Mara, I didn't want to rush their characterization. I didn't want to summarize their lives and go from there, I wanted to show them now and then when appropriate, show how they got there. I think it's more interesting that way. Kejal. He's very protective of Luke. The Vaderians and Elli - LMAO. I had no clear mental image of the Vaderians, but Elli in a cape is forever going to stay with me. Next post is tomorrow. Knight_Aragorn: Well, what reason does Kejal have to trust Mara? He sees Luke playing with fire, and he wants to slap his hand away. I like that face. I hoped this story would make readers think. academygrad88: LOL! Patience, young Jedi. I'm glad you're so enthusiastic, though! As for romance - well, Gabri covered that below. Didn't I warn people that this wasn't the typical love story? Oops, my mistake . . . Thank you! Jesina_Dreis: Eighteen or twenty, take your pick - I always thought he seemed more eighteen-ish, myself. Thank you. And no worries about missing it. I really enjoyed sticking information in very subtly in this fic. Gabri: Gabri is wise. She is also the only person besides my mother who was read the entire story. academygrad88: Well, I think it's only a few years earlier than in the EU, anyway - he's what, thirty in this story? Neither of them are really young. This I can assure you: when/if it happens, it will be utterly satisfying. Odd-Thomas: Welcome! And thank you! I hope to see you back. Gabri: Overall, you were remarkably patient. (In hindsight.) Of course, you were getting a lot in that last week - what, 10-12 pages every few days? dodges thwack -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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DarthIshtar Title: Former CR Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 1/13/05 5:34am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	Wow, so where do I start? My favorite part had to be Luke talking about his love for his father. There's this hint of the love that we see between L/M in canon, but it's so painfully formal, forcedly detached for the sake of duty. I iked that Bail and Leia were still in resistance and that Luke still does not know about leia as his sister. -----signature----- "I feel like a more down-to-earth Pink 5 when I'm writing Leah. Same attitude, less lip gloss." ~Me on how to get in the right mindset for Twilight fanfic.
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RedGold Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 1/13/05 6:08am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!}) - Date Edited: 1/13/05 6:11am (1 edits total) Edited By: RedGold
	Glad you liked Leia! and obaona An interesting analysis, but can the Republic and Empire fall into any category? (I'm not a history major, just thinking. ) That is a good statement. Most countries on Earth itself are put into broadly catagorized terms that sometimes don't even fully encompass the situation. (Don't get me all started on the "Dark Ages" title.) Can you imagine how different culture must be, on a widespread scale, in the GFFA? And then there's that the galaxy is rather widespread, so opinions on that sort of thing could change from system to system, or the Core to the Outer Rim. Once again, see above. But what I did was look at the Empire, Jedi, and Republic as a whole rather then individual plants inside the system. These cultural standards would be the ones that highly placed individuals like Luke and Mara would have to comform to with only a few "throwbacks" to their original upbringing. I'm assuming Luke's would be on Coruscant which the planet itself would be more like the overall culture of the Empire then it's own individual because it is the center of the government. As for Mara, well, she has "proper" Jedi training in a "religion" that is a obvious reference to pre-reformation Earth. But we have the woman's rights issues which muddle that as well. Look at it within the confines of the story - what reason do either of them have to consummate their marriage? That is why I thought it important to note that specific part of the marriage contract. Not a legal one, or it would have been part of the marriage contract. Luke has no need of Mara to provide an heir, he just made sure some other man's couldn't become his. The lack of mention of adultery is telling, too. Very telling. Shows that he's a realist and very enlightened. That would make him more akin to modern Earth culture. Modern=no consumation. He doesn't show any personal interest in her until he actually meets her, and then it's more cautious than anything else. And so fun to read! But it has been known to happen in political marriages. Victoria and Albert spring to mind. So yeah . . . I can see what you're saying, about GFFA's women's rights - and culturally, what is considered normal for an arranged marriage - but here, I don't think it would matter. The Empire is a new entity, and so is the New Republic (which is also a democracy, which hardly implies arranged marriages being the norm). Plus it's a rather unique situation to begin with. Sith and Jedi? But the thought had to come from somewhere. A throwback to the Old Republic? Just as if someone calls someone out to fight in the parking lot after a man hits on his wife? That's a throwback to the dueling days of ten paces and shoot 'em! Now the fact that everyone is concerned on what "wool he's trying to pull over their eyes" and not why he's chosen to seal the deal with a marriage shows that the idea is not foreign. Just not in daily use. It was something that found itself by the wayside as woman gained more rights. (We do know that Palpy discriminated against woman in his empire, but that is gone now.) You're not a sad person. That was interesting. Really? Thanks! Got me to thinking what Luke was really thinking, and what Mara was expecting, when the marriage thing was laid out. I think it's clear enough, though, that consummation was never part of the deal. I'm glad the story (indirectly) got you thinking. I had no doubt when I read the story that no consumation took place, but then everyone started talking about it and I got to thinking. It's good to have your mind challenged when you read. Guess that's why I like reading Mara. Wrapping your head around the psychology of her, esp in VOF, is a great mental exercise, and so much fun to boot! But in the end, it all comes down to this: If the author said they didn't, then they didn't. -----signature----- Legend... Recluse... Forgotten... Will one day return... http://www.starwarsfanfic.com
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vader_incarnate Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 1/13/05 3:02pm Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!}) - Date Edited: 1/13/05 3:23pm (1 edits total) Edited By: vader_incarnate
	is a bit amazed at the discussion prompted by her random question Whoa. Remind me to think of more random questions of the sort that'll lead a multi-paged analysis ... Very intriguing, RedGold, 'n' thanks for clearing that up, oba! -----signature----- La sang et le vin ont la meme couleur. I think, therefore I am. I dream, therefore I become. Zelré, Handmaiden of the Crest
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Senator_Leia73 Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 1/13/05 8:19pm Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	Wonderful post. Poor Mara is trying to figure Luke out and not having any success at it. More soon. -----signature----- Yeah I'm back. After a year I'm back.
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academygrad88 Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 1/13/05 9:04pm Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	*Looks at her watch* "It is one minute past midnight. It is Friday! Where is my update!!!!!" I love this story so far. I just had to jest with you. AG88 -----signature----- I love my Bomb Disposal Expert Winner of more Golden Ewoks™ than you can possibly imagine! Check out the pictures I made: http://ag88.deviantart.com/ ! You will Kriff Luke Skywalker!~ The Real last Command http://swff.bpweb.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4
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Gabri_Jade Title: Fan Fiction Archive Editor Emeritus Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 1/13/05 9:44pm Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	Overall, you were remarkably patient. (In hindsight.) Of course, you were getting a lot in that last week - what, 10-12 pages every few days? dodges thwack As though I'd thwack over getting a fantastic story to read. No, dearest. I'd never do that. This, on the other hand . . . Well, I think it's only a few years earlier than in the EU, anyway - he's what, thirty in this story? Neither of them are really young. thwacks Whippersnappers these days . . . -----signature----- Evil Twin of LadyPadme This concept of "wuv" confuses and infuriates us! - Futurama All I can do is be me. Whoever that is. - Bob Dylan Serendipity (Leia-Mara vig) - http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/30178069 !!11!1eleventy
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RebelPrincess Registered: Jan '01	Date Posted: 1/13/05 10:00pm Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	I. Love. This. Story. Tuesday and Friday are now my favorite days! I love the interaction between Luke and Mara - they are very believable. There are differences in them from not having grown up under "canon" circumstances, but your characterizations still make each inherently Luke and inherently Mara. I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for more (better hurry and post - I'll get mighty sore after a while ) -----signature----- ROTS: Best. Movie. Ever.
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 1/14/05 12:44am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	DarthIshtar: I've always loved L/V, and even though he's dead in this story, I liked getting those hints in about how Vader had effected Luke's life. Luke and Mara don't love each other yet - right now, there really is just duty. Unless you count how they intrigue each other. Yep, Luke doesn't know. Thank you. RedGold: Okay, this bugs me. You keep trying to put the GFFA and this situation into a box of theory about Earth history, and I think that's a mistake. So I just have to do this, sorry. A little bit of a tangent, I hope you don't mind ... You said, These cultural standards would be the ones that highly placed individuals like Luke and Mara would have to comform to with only a few "throwbacks" to their original upbringing. Oh? Actually, I don't think either has to or is conforming at all. They're at the top, and they have power (all the power, in Luke's case). And regardless of whether you delibrately chose to look at it that way, trying to apply broad assumptions to an individual situation just doesn't work. And if L/M were conforming, why does Luke bother with the arranged marriage at all, since it is so antiquated? If Mara is conforming, why does she not do as a proper Jedi would, and leave Skywalker alone so he can't influence her with the Dark Side? If you want to keep looking at it in the context of Earth's history (which you are, as well as looking at it in more narrow time-frame - all-considering, arranged marriage is considered 'antiquated' here, in America, after a 100 years - it's probably been antiquated in the GFFA as a whole for more like a thousand, the duration of the rule of the democratic Republic), what about Henry VIII? The Roman Catholic church wouldn't annul his marriage, so he threw them out and completely changed history. According to what you say (applying it as you do to GFFA), that wouldn't happen, because Henry would have to conform to cultural standards/tradition/whatever. Luke and Mara's comformity is superficial at best. Very telling. Shows that he's a realist and very enlightened. That would make him more akin to modern Earth culture. Modern=no consumation. - What's enlightened about marrying for political reasons and then letting your wife sleep with someone else? And so fun to read! But it has been known to happen in political marriages. Victoria and Albert spring to mind. True. Now the fact that everyone is concerned on what "wool he's trying to pull over their eyes" and not why he's chosen to seal the deal with a marriage shows that the idea is not foreign. Just not in daily use. - You know the Kuati have arranged marriages in the time of the NR. But even that is looked upon as being kind of odd, and that's not even dealing with galactic governments! Again, expectations are different in different areas, and for the two biggies to be using it is somewhat bizarre, to say the least. It was still quite a shock to Leia when Isolder went to her with a proposal. (Broad vs. individual ...) And what would you be more concerned about - the life of a single Jedi, or the Emperor trying to take apart a whole government from the top down? What is their focus - what should there focus be? On the welfare of the NR. It was something that found itself by the wayside as woman gained more rights. (We do know that Palpy discriminated against woman in his empire, but that is gone now.) Hooold on. Are you saying that during Palpatine's rule, arranged marriage was more common?? What? Palpatine was only around for 20 years as Emperor in the original GFFA, and even less in this one. Do you think it only takes that long for a massive cultural shift in something like marriage? And then snap, it's back to the way it was? Not to mention, I already stated something about social concerns in the story - that they didn't change, that it takes more time than that. So I don't know how you reached that conclusion. I had no doubt when I read the story that no consumation took place, but then everyone started talking about it and I got to thinking. It's good to have your mind challenged when you read. Guess that's why I like reading Mara. Wrapping your head around the psychology of her, esp in VOF, is a great mental exercise, and so much fun to boot! It is. They say to write what you like to read, and well, I like to be challenged. There's also a lot of subtly - what isn't said is as important as what is. For example, the marriage contract - it shows more than anything else that Luke's interest in Mara is not personal. It doesn't have anything to do with culture, it has to do with what Luke wants out of this arranged marriage - something to seal the treaty, something visible, and someone to manipulate. Luke doesn't conform to culture - he uses it. He would be too predictable, he would be putting himself in too narrow of a box if he did that. No doubt he was trained not to be set in cultural expectations - that's a blind spot, a predictability, and that Luke cannot afford. I sure hope this is making sense - I have the benefit of being able to look at the story as a whole, and you don't. But in the end, it all comes down to this: If the author said they didn't, then they didn't. giggles Thanks for reading, and I hope you don't mind putting up with my arguments. vader_incarnate: LOL! Silly girl. Questions are always welcome, and I'll answer them (or someone else will! ) to best of my ability, as long as you're not asking about a plot point - those I won't answer. Senator_Leia73: Well, he's not making it very easy on her. Not that she expects him to ... Thank you, and yes, it's soon. academygrad88: I know. I plan on updating shortly after posting this (relatively shortly, that is). I also wanted to add that I lurk on that thread your mentioned earlier, so ... yeah. Thank you! Gabri: is thwacked I didn't even mean it like that! When I said 'really young', I meant 'really' as in early twenties or something like that. RebelPrincess: giggles Thank you. That was one of my biggest worries - writing these two characters in such a different situation, with different backgrounds, and yet them still being them. LOL, I wouldn't want you to get sore - post should be coming relatively quickly. Thank you, again. -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 1/14/05 12:58am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {UPDATED Jan. 11!})
	Sorry, readers, this one is going to be shorter. (The next will be longer.) A tiny plot error was also corrected in an earlier post. Feedback is, as always, appreciated. The original intention of the Empire was to destroy the Jedi Order; all its members were declared outcast, criminals by nature. Several thousand of the Jedi died during the Clone Wars, but many remained during the rise of the Empire. Lord Vader and others were given the task of hunting them down. The Jedi, however, were not to be easy to find – not only did they hide with skill, they virtually created the Rebellion in their efforts to survive, bringing many to ‘awareness’ of the Empire’s wrongdoings long before they would have come up with the idea on their own. As bounties and hunting parties increased in size, so did the Rebellion, until the Battle of Corundler, where Emperor Skywalker rescinded the active orders to hunt the Jedi down; in that moment, the Jedi became worth no more than any other Rebel. Reasons for the move remain unknown, and it is considered one of the few puzzling things of Emperor Skywalker’s reign. --- Annals of the Empire, Vol. II and Vol. III. The Jedi Temple was nothing like the one on Coruscant had been. The one on Coruscant had been ancient and stunning in its beauty. Everything from the architecture down was wonderfully and lovingly crafted. This Temple, on the Republic’s capital world of Ferwyn, was no less lovingly made, of course. But the pride of the Jedi was gone; the building was not only much smaller – partially to accommodate the fact that there were fewer Jedi – it was also much more plain. The four, short spires were, as with the old ones, curved, but there the resemblance ended. They were a simple white-washed stone and woven durasteel, without an ounce of decoration. In one of those spires, the occupants studiously went over the new information brought to them. “What did the NRI decide?” Obi-Wan Kenobi asked, referring to the New Republic Intelligence department. He sat in one of the room’s five chairs, hand thoughtfully stroking his white beard. But while his age was obvious, the bright blue eyes never dimmed. Mace spent a moment looking at him. “They think Sefer is an attempt at a decoy, and they’re looking deeper for some other weapons research installation.” Obi-Wan nodded, still looking down at the datapad in his hand. “I don’t like it,” Adi Gallia said uneasily, her long robe trailing along the hard floor as she slowly walked in a circuitous pattern. “Luke isn’t stupid. I’m not sure Sefer was an attempt at a decoy,” Obi-Wan said, looking at Adi. Mace didn’t fail to note that Obi-Wan still referred to Skywalker so familiarly, and neither, he was sure, did Yoda, who sat in another of the room’s chairs. Yoda was being uncommonly quiet, observing rather than interacting. “Then what was it? He mentioned it to Mara for a reason,” Adi pointed out reasonably. “I just think there’s something else going on,” Obi-Wan said, looking up and meeting Adi’s eyes. “I hardly think you’re an expert on the boy, Obi-Wan –” Adi began. Obi-Wan didn’t wince, remaining calm and attentive, but nevertheless, Mace gained the impression he should have. No one but the Council knew where Obi-Wan had been for twelve years; why he had left the Order, and why he had come back. Many Jedi initially viewed him with a certain degree of wariness, remembering Dooku. But the man had quickly proven his good and gentle nature. The fire in Obi-Wan’s soul had never dimmed, but it had been gentled by his time on Tatooine. “Correct, Obi-Wan is,” Yoda said softly, tapping his gimmer stick thoughtfully. He had a penchant for interrupting at the exactly right time, after everyone had made a fool of themselves arguing. “I’m not sure I believe there to be a deeper plan,” Mace disagreed gently, “but it should be considered.” Adi nodded. “How is your apprentice doing?” Obi-Wan asked Adi softly. Adi paused, considering. Her worry was plain to everyone that knew her, but she had not voiced any concern for Mara. “She’s fascinated by Skywalker. Otherwise, she appears to be fine. From what I understand, she’s hardly spoken to him outside of public appearances.” She sighed. “Not counting the recent discussion, that is.” Mace nodded thoughtfully. “What Skywalker said concerning his father was surprising,” he said, watching Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan, aware of the scrutiny, gave him a dry look. “Bail contacted me just before this meeting,” Mace added. Yoda’s ears perked. “Concerning what?” Obi-Wan asked. “He spoke with Skywalker about Leia,” Mace said with a sigh. “That was dangerous,” Adi commented. “Yes,” Mace agreed. “But besides that, Skywalker agreed to allow the two of them to meet – but only on Coruscant. He refused to lift the travel ban. Regardless, Bail is asking us if we think it too dangerous for Leia to be on the some planet as her brother.” Obi-Wan shook his head. “Even if he did recognize her as Force-sensitive, which is unlikely as her presence has never been strong, there is no reason for him to think she is his sister.” “Hmm,” Yoda said. “Nevertheless, dangerous it could be.” Everyone was silent for a long moment. “I almost feel that this a decision not for us to make,” Mace said at last. We know so little, he thought. Our belief in our own wisdom lost. Obi-Wan nodded silently, as did Adi. “Then our decision, that is,” Yoda stated, gravelly voice quiet. On that, they all agreed. Taking refuge in the Unknown Regions was an unexpectedly good move for the Rebellion. They settled a number of worlds, formed a more traditional government – as opposed to the militaristic nature they had relied on before – and had a few non-Empire worlds join their cause. Before that time, the Rebellion constantly drifted and had no solid base or home. In the Unknown Regions, that changed; and settling in the Unknown Regions changed them as well. --- Annals of the Empire, Vol. II. The room was basically a squat rectangle. It had the look of a military bunker; fitting, since that's essentially what it was. Displays and computers were all over the walls and the small table in the center was crowded with a few Senators and military and intelligence officers. The world of Kearek covered the displays and information brought by spies scrolled across the bottom. “It would appear Senator Organa was incorrect concerning Skywalker’s motives,” Bel Ilbis stated, his fierce gaze briefly coming to rest on Bail’s face. Bail said nothing. Commander Wedge Antilles nodded reluctantly, leaning back in his chair. “So it would appear,” he said. He was here for his opinion and a report, and he wasn’t pleased with his findings. Bel Ilbis gestured for him to go on. “The NRI had Rogue Squadron go on a flyby to see what we could find. And while all that communication cra – equipment slowed us down, I don’t think we were seen. Kearek does appear to be a weapons facility, and they seem to be in production overdrive.” “Go on,” Bail said, no skepticism in his voice; it was a simple request for more information. “Well, everything the equipment picked up, as well as signs of recent testing in the surrounding area on the moon and accompanying moons. Security was tight, too. At least four squadrons down there, and who knows what else. There was a sensor grid around the moons to avoid, as well,” Wedge explained. He reached over and changed the display. “These are scans of the two main buildings. The energy signatures . . .” Bail nodded as Wedge trailed off. “We can still use the treaty,” he said at last, turning his attention to the others in the room. “We’ll inform the other Senators . . .” “And when Skywalker comes, we’ll be ready,” Ilbis said definitively. “The Empire will be destroyed at last.” Bail looked – regretful. “Yes,” he agreed. “Jade should probably be told as well – she might be of use.” Alna Gol, head of the NRI, smiled. “Yes,” she said, her dark eyes calm and even, belying the look on her face. She had remained silent and unnoticed through the meeting, as was her habit. She only brought attention to herself when necessary. “Her position within the Empire can be used to weaken them – even without breaking the treaty. Rumors, creating contacts and assets . . .” Her eyes lit up at the possibilities only a spy master could see. “Even helping us get spies in, if need be.” “It won’t be easy,” Wedge muttered lowly to himself. “Why do you say that?” Alna inquired, hearing it anyway, looking at Wedge. Wedge looked uncomfortable. Spying – or intelligence gathering – was not his forte, and he knew it. “Jade is a Jedi, for one thing. Skywalker is a Sith. There’s more going on there than simple politics – the powers a Jedi has, the powers a Sith has. That has to be taken into account as well, along with the balance act she’ll be pulling. Convincing Skywalker we’re clueless while doing this behind his back.” Alna shook her head. “She can do it. Adi Gallia, her Master, was part of the Jedi’s spynet before the Old Republic’s fall.” Wedge didn’t look convinced, but he acquiesced silently with a nod. “She must do it,” Ilbis said simply. “With this new information, there’s little other choice.” -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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Jesina_Dreis Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 1/14/05 1:13am Subject: RE: Drive You Mild (L/M, massive AU -- political intrigue, romance, drama -- {Updated Jan. 14!}) - Date Edited: 1/14/05 1:15am (1 edits total) Edited By: Jesina_Dreis
	Reasons for the move remain unknown, and it is considered one of the few puzzling things of Emperor Skywalker’s reign. Hmmm....I wonder.... No one but the Council knew where Obi-Wan had been for twelve years; why he had left the Order, and why he had come back. Things brings up about a hundred questions...none of which I will bother asking because I KNOW you won't answer them. Yet, anyway. Obi-Wan shook his head. “Even if he did recognize her as Force-sensitive, which is unlikely as her presence has never been strong, there is no reason for him to think she is his sister.” Something tells me that Obi-Wan may be wrong here... Before that time, the Rebellion constantly drifted and had no solid base or home. In the Unknown Regions, that changed; and settling in the Unknown Regions changed them as well. To paraphrase Wedge in Starfighters of Adumar...since they're obviously mapping the unknown regions, it might be pertinent to call them something else. ...and no, that's by no means a dig at your writing. That line just always amused me and I thought it fit here.... wonders now if General Cracken or my beloved Rogues will make appearances in this Now for a serious comment on this...I can imagine how different it must be to have a set place like this...that was, I think, one of the things that hurt the Alliance...always flitting around, always on the run. Commander Wedge Antilles cheers Yay for Wedge...apparently the Rogues SHALL appear “Her position within the Empire can be used to weaken them – even without breaking the treaty. Rumors, creating contacts and assets . . .” Her eyes lit up at the possibilities only a spy master could see. “Even helping us get spies in, if need be.” This sounds promising...Mara gets to do her stuff...yay! Wonderful post. Jes EDIT: Yay! First post! -----signature----- Stay safe, Ev Big sister to valin_halcyon Rest in Peace, Jeremy http://www.heatherjanes.com http://z9.invisionfree.com/downtime
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