The Rockhound- Monday

[solo_sword]

While they were on their way to the Maw, Lando had set Jaina up with quarters on the Rockhound, which was great except she didn't really want privacy right now. She was still feeling terrible about yesterday, she was worried about what kind of trouble Luke and Ben were in, she was worried about what was going on at the Temple, and not having anything to do was driving her crazy. She kept thinking about calling Jag, but she didn't want to know yet if she'd screwed things up with him, and he probably shouldn't know about her failing to stop a slave revolt that was going to probably have galaxywide repercussions anyway.

So, when it got too quiet, she sent a text: So how are you?


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[weetuskenraider]

Tahiri spent about twenty seconds just eyeing that message before she replied.

You know that's not the most confidence-inspiring opener you could have come up with, right?

[solo_sword]

I'm just checking in on my friends and family!

Because it meant not thinking about the mess that she was dealing with constantly.

[weetuskenraider]

Uh huh.

I stand by my previous statement. I'm okay, though. Should I not ask about how things are over there?

[solo_sword]

Probably sums it up to say things are more of a mess than usual.

[weetuskenraider]

Was the first line of Tahiri's response keysmash, or an attempt to transcribe swearing a Tusken blue streak? It could go either way. It could be both.

And not even in the fun way, I'm guessing. I'd send you an 'I'm Sorry' flower arrangement or something but A) I'm not sure there's a flower arrangement that accurately covers this and B) it might be hard to explain.

[solo_sword]

I wouldn't know where you should send it anyway. Things are sort of in flux at the moment.

And she had no idea when she'd be able to get back home, la.

[weetuskenraider]

Also there's that, yes. Maybe I should just send you a holo of one.

It was the thought that counted, right?

[solo_sword]

I needed that laugh, thank you.

[weetuskenraider]

Happy to help. It's probably just as well. Zonama Sekot doesn't exactly have a booming floral industry, and I'm not sure how well the concept of a sympathy bouquet would translate into Yuuzhan Vong plant life.

Spoiler: NOT WELL AT ALL.

[solo_sword]

And considering we still have Yuuzhan Vong plantlife around as it is, it's probably best not to chance it?

Because nope, it would not go well at all!

[weetuskenraider]

No, I guess not. Let's not make things more of a mess for you.

She liked to think she was outgrowing that particular tendency. She hoped.

[solo_sword]

To be fair, Jaina did that enough for herself.

Don't worry about that part. The rest of the galaxy will do that. ;)

At least she could have at least a little sense of humor about it?

[weetuskenraider]

Yeah, the sense of humor part was impressive, okay?

Sadly, this is true across all realities.

[solo_sword]

Tell me nothing terrible is happening there.

She was totally trying to do quick math to figure out when Tahiri was now, which was not easy when Jaina'd been through some wonky time stuff since Fandom.

[sith_happened]

giyaptqu9tayjavbuagaig!!!!obiwangiapg

Coherent, Anakin.

[solo_sword]

????

[sith_happened]

Sry. Mashed head into keyboard. Obi-Wan's teaching. Here.

[solo_sword]

................................

And then, Did not see that one coming.

[sith_happened]

Me either. Not okay, the Force. WARN A GUY.

[solo_sword]

Warnings would be helpful, texted the girl who'd had an AU of the brother she watched die come to school.

How are you doing?

[sith_happened]

Not amazing, he admitted. We're co-teaching ethics because the multiverse hates me.

[solo_sword]

How did that happen?

[sith_happened]

No idea. Class is this week. Could be stupidly awkward.

[solo_sword]

Can you have someone tape it...?

[sith_happened]

I've never liked you much.

Anakin was a big liar.

[solo_sword]

What, it sounds interesting!

[sith_happened]

I'm pretty sure he's not going to draw a lightsaber on me, but check in next week just in case?

[solo_sword]

Will do. Though if Rory wouldn't call me if such a thing happened, then she'd be grounded.

[sith_happened]

She'd call! Just probably after telling me off for being an idiot.

[solo_sword]

Thattagirl.

Jaina was so the best granddaughter ever.

When is your class, so I can check up next week ?

[sith_happened]

Tuesdays. There'll be office hours on Thursdays, too.

Just like old times.

[solo_sword]

I will mark it on my calendar.

Seriously, she barely knew what day it was anywhere at this point.

[sith_happened]

How are you?

[solo_sword]

Things are stupid. Not huge on talking about it yet, though.

At least she could admit it instead of pretending everything was fine these days!

[sith_happened]

Im around when you want to if Obiwan hasnt killed me, Anakin sent back.

[solo_sword]

Thanks. Please don't get killed by Obi wan.

Spellcheck was gonna have to learn that name.

[sith_happened]

At least it wasn't getting corrected to octopus or architect or oryx?

He didn't went he had the best reason to. Think I'm safe. Awkward but safe. Shoot straight and keep your head down?

[solo_sword]

The fact that that reminded her of the Mandos at a time like this... actually kind of amused her, really.

You too. <3

She was never gonna do emojis, even if that would have been the perfect spot for one.

[sith_happened]

Love you too, my Jaina.

He would not mention that the first time Rory sent him that emoticon, he'd thought it was a drawing of two boobs in a shirt.