a year had passed since the falling of the jedi order. ahsoka tano reportedly dead, now, the young togruta was known simply as ashla. an inquisitor’s blades had been purified for new crystals of her own, allowing them to be in a more defensive position, the next time inquisitors came. a calling to the force had led her here, to tatooine... a place that frankly, she’d never wanted to come to, though she’d heard about it from her former master. this place proved it. but as much of the force as she had tried to shut out... this was a familiar presence, one that she had assumed to be dead. nerves fluttered in the pit of their stomach. but if he was alive, she needed to know. maybe he could help with this barely there rebellion that bail had recruited her for.
following their instincts, she could feel the sand already making its way in her boots as she moved through the small market area. few paid attention to them, even with a cloak drawn over their head. once bright eyes scanned the crowd, seeking out familiarity.