"You're surely wondering why any traveller would come to this planet," I said, "Two of my ancestors, Anakin and Luke Skywalker, lived in this place for more than a few years. Actually, Luke lived here for more than fifteen years, heh. And so did another Jedi, with the name of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke's first mentor. I just concluded this is a good hiding place for any Jedi. And apparently, it is," I smiled, turning to look at Da-Zel and then to Alyna again.
Alyna stared at Cade in amazement. Her master did tell her of Anakin and Luke Skywalker. Surely, the Skywalkers were the ones to bring peace to the Galaxy.
Then she thought about it. "Yeah. That's really great. But... but what's hiding gonna do for any of us if no one stops the Sith? I wish... I wish none of this ever happened..." Alyna sighed, and looked down at the counter sadly.
Jariah raised his cup of Corellian ale. "Agree to that!" Then he continued to drink down his ale.
Alyna laughed at Jariah's comment, and looked back at Cade. She then smiled. "I like your idea. If you need a helping hand... I'm in! This place got me bored as it is. And besides, it's the afternoon now, and me..." Alyna shook her head. "Yeah, I'll join in your cause. Count me in."
Alyna waved her hand and shook her head reassuringly. "Oh... nothing. It's just that... all my life, I've been traveling, trying to find out who I really am. Been asking myself 'Where have I came from' or 'What's my purpose in life, other than being a traveller', that sort of thing."
She sighed. "I know it sounds crazy. But... that's what I always think."
Alyna looked up at Cade, and smiled, with blue eyes twinkling with happiness. He was right. Maybe her purpose in life was to do something special for others. Maybe... saving the Galaxy.
She tried her best to hold back the tears. Then the young woman replied, standing up from her stool, "Thank you. I'm sorry... I don't think I ever told you my name. It's Alyna. Alyna Boshan." She extended her hand for a handshake.
Del frowned and looked over at Cade and raised a brow, smiling faintly as she spoke to Jahriah. "Looks like we have to put up with one more Jedi my friend. Think you can handle it?"
Da-Zel smiled and listened quietly as she sipped at her drink. The young woman (Alyna) reminded her of herself when she was younger. Her attitude was the same when she was a padawan.
Jariah grinned at Del, seeing the expression of worry and fear on her face. He knew what that meant...
Alyna looked at Deliah, and smiled. "Don't worry. I won't get between you guys. I promise." She then turned to Da-Zel.
"Well, I guess this is our good-bye--" Suddenly, something came in the young woman's head. She smiled brightly. "Oh my gosh. Why didn't I say anything before? You could join us! You must be an excellent Jedi as well," Alyna told Da-Zel.
Del's eye twitched and she glared at Ayna. "Oh I'm sure you wont."
Zel's eyes widened and she coughed, whiskey coming out her nose. She winced and wiped her face with her sleeve. "What did you just ask of me?... Go with you? To where? The sith will be waiting for you once you leave this galaxy... I was once a Jedi. I fought with the best... But even the best learns to roll over and play dead."
Alyna was a little taken aback when Deliah looked at her that way. She smiled sheepishly, and turned to Da-Zel, who then spoke.
After Da-Zel spoke, Alyna rubbed her neck nervously. "Oh. So I guess this means... no, I guess?" But then she said, "It's okay if ya don't wanna go. I mean, I totally understand what'cha mean."
Del frowned and watched quietly as Cade moved to her side. She groaned and rubbed her eyes when she saw the happy look in Zel's eyes. Great... Now there were two other women to worry about.
Zel sat there for a moment, watching the four people sitting beside her. She sighed and looked around the room, a few people she knew were watching her. She closed her eyes and smiled faintly. "It's been a long time since I've gone on an adventure... So how could I pass this chance up?"