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[Video]---Everywhere--OTA

[The screen of the ICP shows a figure with a deep cowl in a blue, and hints of the VT-uniform in purple under the voluminous cloak. The top of the cowl means the upper half of the person's face is in shadow, and the rest of their features are pale.]

Um...hi.

[It's a female's voice, lower and calm--not quite deadpan.]

So, I came on board recently, and my name is Raven. I'm on the purple team.

[Awkward introduction is awkward, but none of that should be showing through in her manner.]

I've met some of you already.

[There's a pause and a slow blink, and now the awkwardness is showing somewhat.]

I'm speaking out though, because of the aftermath of the inspections. I'm an Empath--I sense emotions basically. I've been trained since I was very young though in my control over it, and I respect privacy a lot. Mostly because I'd want mine respected.

But I can also project my empathy--which is why I'm speaking up. If you're feeling overwhelmed or panicky and it's left over from the void-particles or whatever, if you want I can help you calm down.

[There's a shrug, and the awkwardness is definitely there now. If anyone has questions, now is a good time to ask them.]

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[Raven doesn't have any reaction overtly to the grin or comment. Letting her control over the object go, so it can fall back in his hand.]

I suppose one name works as good as another. I'd need to know more about it, before I could say much more.

[There was a pause, and Raven sort of shifted awkwardly.]

It's more...I wanted to ask about what you said. About your father.

[ Luke was preoccupied with returning his lightsaber to his belt, but he froze at the mention of his father, looking up at her in surprise. ]

Oh...

[ He blinked, before a faint smile came to his face. Talking about his father was definitely something he would never mind doing. ]

What do you want to know?

You said the inspectors reminded you of how others feel about your father.

[There's a pause, Raven turning her head to the side slightly.]

You also seemed hesitant to talk about it. I'd...like to know, and talk with you, but I also don't want to bring up anything you don't want to talk about.

[ Luke shook his head. ]

On the contrary, I don't mind talking about him. However... others have some preconceptions of what kind of person he is, and my relationship with him.

[ He paused, shrugging slightly. ]

I'm still coming to terms with the people that 'know' me, don't know the real me, and trying to figure out how to correct it.

Well, as I said--I've never met you or heard of you or the Force or anything like it before now. I'm familiar with something called "The Source" but that's nothing like you or what you showed me. Unless you're really an alien made of some tofu-like substance that isn't actually tofu.

[All entirely serious and deadpan.]

[ Luke laughed at the mental image of something like that... though maybe he shouldn't have. Maybe something like that actually existed in her universe. ]

That's why I don't mind talking about him with you.

[ He paused a moment, leaning against one of the room's walls, like he knew he was going to be there awhile. ]

My father is the second in command of the Galactic Empire back home. He goes by Darth Vader now, though his birth name was Anakin Skywalker.

[There were chairs in the quiet cabin, and a desk against the wall. Raven usually ignored the chairs because she was in there to meditate. But this was the closest they could get to privacy, and she was glad he was willing to talk to her.

One hand out and moving a chair closer to him, again with her dark energy (and maybe a hint of shy smile), before she moved to take the other. Settling into listen.]

Galactic Empire?

[That sounded vaguely like something from one of Beast Boy's movies, at least in name. But then, Raven was familiar with the idea of multiverses and it was a good 'generic' name of sorts too.]

Mmhmm... it used to be a Republic, before I was born, but...

[ Luke frowned; he still didn't completely understand the details, and it bothered him. ]

The public story is that the Jedi betrayed the Republic and tried to kill the chancellor. He was saved by my father, and the chancellor declared a new Empire with himself as Emperor, and the Jedi were ordered eliminated on sight.

[ He let out a faint noise, realizing that was a lot to take in in one breath. ]

That's... not really the case, though. The Emperor is out to control the galaxy for his own selfish ends. The Empire has a lot of problems because of him.

[Raven listened, able to read between the lines a little bit if only because it was the backdrop to a common tale with politics and worlds in many places. It also did sound like one of BB's movies still, but that didn't bother her. ]

Before you continue, what's a jedi?

People who used the 'light' side of the Force.

[ He took a breath, trying to think of a simple way to explain it, before he blew it out. Nope, there really wasn't one. ]

...it's complicated. Suffice to say, there was a group of thousands before the Emperor ordered them wiped out.

[Raven nodded, willing to let that go for now. She was curious but she understood it might be complicated.]

Alright. So, what were they in the republic, that it was such a big deal they 'betrayed' it? I don't need details, I just...would like context to fill in a bit more. Especially since you're not sure that's what happened.

They were supposed to be the guardians of peace and justice in the Republic, but...

[ Luke shrugged slightly. ]

The way my father tells it, they lost their way long before anything happened, and may well have destroyed themselves even without the Emperor's hand in things.

That can happen all too easily. Thank you for giving me context and background. Now, about your father?

[She really did appreciate him taking the time to talk with her.]

[ Luke nodded, pausing as he thought of how to explain the everything that was his father. ]

He's a... very large, very powerful man, though he was heavily injured in the past. He hasn't told me why, and considering how much of him relies on machinery just to live, it's not hard to see why he doesn't like talking about it.

I can see from that alone, how the Inspectors would've reminded you of him, but the way you said it--it seems like it was more. I'm guessing your father can use the Force too?

Yes.

[ A small smile came to his face. ]

My father is very strong in the Force; he's the one that's been teaching me.

I should probably be worried about that, considering what the Inspectors felt like. But...that was what was weird, and I just...

[Raven sighed, trying not to fidget.]

I feel like...you might understand.

[ Luke paused, tilting his head. ]

...your own father?

[Okay, that fidgeting wasn't happening but she was definitely nervous. Crossing her arms, and quiet while she thought about what to say. How much was safe to say.]

I...don't have a good relationship with him. Not the way you seem to with yours. Unlike yours though, it's a good thing--there is no good in mine. No light. Only destruction, and a desire to conquer and subjugate.

[Her voice had gotten softer, clear that this was hard to share and she was trusting him.]

There's nothing wrong with that.

[ Luke gave her a gentle smile at that. ]

It's the responsibility of the next generation to call out those that came before when they do wrong. There is nothing wrong with being against that, regardless of your relation to them.

[He had it both oh so right, and oh so wrong. It made Raven snort softly to herself, but she also couldn't be mad. She could feel how earnest he was, feel the 'light' in him, as it were.]

It's...not easy to share. I hid it from my friends back home for as long as I could.

[Her voice was still soft, cowled head down, trying to not huddle in on herself.]

He doesn't believe he's wrong. He also could care far less, about what I want. Or need. I'm a 'tool' to him--something I never wanted to be, and have fought against my whole life. It's....I hope this train and the places we go are far far away from any influence he has or can get.

[There might've been a hint of venom near the end in her voice. Along with the rattling of the booth slightly, in response to the vehemence of her emotion.]

[ Luke was silent a moment, his expression hard to read. Oh, he understood very well what that was like, though not from his father. The Emperor treated him in a similar way; not overtly, not yet, but considering what happened to his father? He didn't need to imagine what would happen if he allowed his venomous whispers to poison his mind. ]

[ He already got a taste of it as it was; he was in no mood for a repeat. ]

[ After a moment, Luke pressed his hands together before him. ]

And what would you do if he were to appear? Either as invited on this train, or in direct opposition to us?

I can't see him being here and not being in opposition. He'd destroy anyone who opposed him, and likely only use anyone else until they were useful before they'd be discarded.

[There were no external signs of how difficult this was, not from her powers at least. Instead she crossed her arms and her voice was still quiet.]

He's already sent a messenger after me once. Threatening me, hurting my friends...

[But that wasn't necessarily an answer to Luke's question.]

I'd run, but I'm not sure where I'd go to if he could find me in the void. I won't be used as a tool though, fulfill a destiny I never wanted or asked for.

And what would we do, if you were able to run away?

[ Maybe it was an unfair question to ask, considering he didn't know the exact circumstances of what her father was really like. So far he had gathered "Emperor levels of bad", and that was certainly enough for him to be worried about their chances. ]

[It was a necessary question, fair or not. Raven sighed softly, and curled up more in her cloak if it were possible.]

Hopefully, he'd leave you be unless you got in his way. The same with his messenger. But just from talking with you, and a few others---I think you'd all make it a point to get in his way.

[There was another sigh, and Raven did her best to meet his eyes from under her cowl. Dark purple, and young-and-old. Or rather, young but forced to be mature and grow-up fast.]

I don't think he can get here, without using me as a portal. That's why he needs me--as a way in to the dimension back on Earth.

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