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[oldladyleia]

[Someone's breaking in this here video thing, because it's backward tech far behind what she's used to but she can understand it. Leia's hair is just in a braid on one side, and it's clear that she didn't intend to be doing this. Anyone who's seen her house, or who lives on her street can probably tell that she's sitting on her front stoop, and she's holding an open box with a bright blue ribbon. Inside the box there's a silver tube, and she lifted it up slowly.]

Is this supposed to be a joke?

[Her voice is deadpan and calm, even as she removes the saber and flicks the switch on, activating the blue blade.]

My brother is the jedi, not me. Does this mean that you have him somewhere? Or Ben Kenobi? Or someone else?

[She can't help that her hope is up a little about Luke, even if the saber is a different color than the one that he made after he lost his hand (and saber) to Vader.

Still the lightsaber in her hand feels right, like an extension of herself and if she closed her eyes she could still feel it with senses that she had locked away long ago. Now it was like someone (or something) had ripped the bandages off of them and she didn't like it one bit.]

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[silver_lined]

I'll have to see if I find any old dogs.

[ That comes with a bit of a smile. ]

But I certainly wouldn't mind passing on the things I've learned to an eager pupil.

[oldladyleia]

I can make you dinner in return for the lessons. I make a mean lasagna.

[silver_lined]

And I'm not foolish enough to ever turn down even the friendliest of lasagnas.

What day works for you?

[oldladyleia]

Is tomorrow too soon?

[silver_lined]

Certainly not. What time should I show up? And will you need practice gear or should I bring some?

[oldladyleia]

I don't think I'll need any, but I appreciate the offer. When my brother was training with it, he just had this helmet that blinded out his eyes. I don't think I need it.

[She always had more discipline than Luke.]

[silver_lined]

Fair enough.

Then I'll just bring myself and my appetite.

[oldladyleia]

Excellent. I don't mind telling you, Kal that I am excited for doing this.

[silver_lined]

I have no doubt. There's always something very exciting to finally getting to stretch yourself a little.

[oldladyleia]

And we sure could use a bit of a distraction around here.

[silver_lined]

You're... not wrong there. I'll see you then, Leia. And if you need anything before that, don't hesitate to give me a ring, all right?

[oldladyleia]

Of course. You're one of my favorite people here, Kal. You know that.