THE CHOSEN ONE.

[whatremcins]

WHATREMCINS : an 18+ indie portrayal of ANAKIN SKYWALKER from the STAR WARS franchise , with inspiration from the revenge of the sith novelization , my own assortment of legends , canon , & various headcanons . doomed by leggo , she/they , 21+ .

heavily affiliated with ; @whatmust , @jedibefore , @bleedingforce and @shoshannim / @sepultum .

[whatmust]

@whatremcins said ;; ’ You came back. ’ / post zygerian arc NYOW

Obi-Wan blinks awake ( they must have drugged him on the transport to the Temple; yes, surely, that must be it ) to the blinding white ceiling of the Halls of Healing. He feels cleaner, but not fully clean, and suspects nothing will ever truly rid him of the smoke and grime gathered in his lungs and under his nails.

Anakin stands at the edge of his peripheral vision like a ghost. There'd not been any time after their return to the ship to speak to one another, not more than a few words - Obi-Wan had been ushered to a medical transport and Anakin had been thoroughly debriefed by the Council, of that he's quite certain.

"Thanks in no small part to you, from what I recall," he smiles delicately, well aware of how very much Anakin must not want to talk about the events of their last mission. "I must admit, I'm envious that you somehow managed to evade bedrest. I'm sorry for leaving you to the whims of the Council. I've no doubt just how tedious it was," what with how many developments they had to report.

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THE MOMENT HE'D BEEN FREED of the councils diplomacy, he'd rushed here and hasn't left since, moving from pacing to sitting and pacing again as he waits. A ghost isn't an unfair description. He'd seen him awake, yes, but only briefly - he needs a more solid confirmation. To see him alive, conscious, and safe - that he hadn't been lost. He has an idea of what Obi-Wan's been through, both through what he'd heard presently and prior life experience, and something twists in his gut uncomfortably over the fact it's now an experience they share.

ONCE HE AWAKENS, relief floods through him - it reads clearly on his face, despite the lack of smile returned. He moves from hovering nearby his bed to occupying the seat next to it. He attempts a lighthearted chuckle, but it comes out flat.

"IT'S NOT LIKE YOU HAD MUCH OF A CHOICE - you still look terrible, if you're wondering. I was better off than you, so I didn't really need it. Not that I would have let them make me anyways."

[ncvabcrn]

@whatremcins : “I have a feeling we’re about to become acquainted whether we like it or not.”

"you don't sound so pleased with that possibility." it was rare for ally to be out in the open- not much one to be around others, whether due to lack of proper social skills or survival instincts that came from their upbringing is debatable. but on the rare chances that they do actually make an appearance, they know to steer clear from jedi if possible.

well, unless getting rid of one would result in a huge payday, but that was besides the point.

them being interrogated for something that another bounty hunter had done wasn't surprising, but anakin's comment rises curiosity in the hybrid.

"i dunno what it is that they tell you- b- but not all of us are ruthless killers. just.. people trying to get by, y'know?"

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INTERROGATING BOUNTY HUNTERS definitely wasn't how he thought he was going to spend the day, but desperate times call for desperate measures - and while there's definitely been more desperate times, these are still... not great. The way he's not thrilled about this matter is evident, seeing as being professional has never been his forte. He wishes he could hand this off to Obi-Wan, the real negotiator.

"NOT REALLY - but I imagine you aren't either, given Jedi aren't usually the best news for you. But, if what you said is true and you're really just trying to get by, then we shouldn't have any problems. I'm just looking for a holocron someone smuggled out of the Temple's archives. The trail I have leads me to you right now."

HE LEAVES IT AT THAT, expecting that they understand the sort of answers he's looking for. Hopefully leaving it more open ended will have them revealing more than if he asked for specifics.

[storiesecho]

@whatremcins said: " I know you had something to do with this. " to Function.

" If by this, you mean the momentary system malfunction that caused approximately 14.8 seconds of downtime, then no. I did not. I have adjusted the system to compensate for the lost time. " The M41 creaked as it turned its head to look at Anakin- Or, well, Lord Vader.. The computer let a puff of steam temporarily cloud its optics. It had certainly seen better days, and a good oil change would do it some good.

But the M41 isn't worrying about that right now. It's being addressed.

" You are welcome to check my logs if you carry doubt, but you will find nothing of use to you. Sir. "

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THE EXPRESSIONLESS FEATURES of the metal man bore into her, calculating and judgemental. Vader was well known across the Empire for his tendency to snap the necks of those who didn't oblige his demands - unfortunately, he doubts this method would be very effective with the strange piece of technology the Empire had acquired. The uncertainty around its origin only raises his already high standards, as well as his suspicions.

"THE MATTER OF BEING WELCOME MEANS LITTLE TO ME - to verify your defense, I will be looking at your logs. If you are truly innocent, there is little reason not to comply."

[whatremcins]

going to get anakinpilled and start the morning off right tomorrow by watching rots

[whatremcins]

trust i am alive and anakin is in my thoughts i am just so stressed by irl stuff rn

[sungtales]

spirit smoke. really. i think it's time for sensei to get to bed.

[whatremcins]

that's what master yoda called it too

[whatremcins]

@alderaconsort sent ; ❝ if you want to say something, you should say it now. ❞

THE STARE HE GIVES HIM IS EMPTY, as if he's looking through him instead of at him. Bail Organa. He's surprised to still see him within the Senate - he is certainly an older man, now. Any thoughts that may have lead him to stare in the first place are banished, leaving him with a cold apathy. He was here as an extension of The Emperors will on a rare, purely symbolic gathering of the Senate. He should remember his own status as purely symbolic.

“I AM ONLY WATCHING. You seem on edge - are you perhaps HIDING something, Senator?”

[calmlythrilling]

❝ you’re avoiding the question. ❞ prompted, sent by @whatremcins

Venomous was about to turn and walk past automated doors, but he quickly stops at the other stepping directly in his path again, his annoyed gaze once more meeting a more serious, demanding one. Ugh, this guy.

"Lookie, you torture enough guys, your victims start to blur together. And, by the way, I don't have the time to deal with every random hero that ends up with a huge, personal vendetta against me - or whatever it is you have." Now, excuse him, sir-unfamiliar-man - Venomous puts a hand on Anakin's chest and pushes as one would a heavy-duty door, and goes to walk past again.

"Unless you're offering a good reason," money is of course the biggest contender, "it's not good business to cooperate with... I think the kids these days call folks like yourself a 'Karen?'" He then lifts up a hand to wave - half a shooing motion, half an insincere goodbye - while another enters a pocket. If he keeps being pushed over it, he'll just have the stranger be launched to the Pla - ...hm, and give the stranger easy access to company that'll no doubt help in the name of friendship? No, the other remote in his inside coat pocket is better, have him be boxed and delivered to, say, the Danger Zone. Yes, that's a much better idea.

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HE WAS DETERMINED TO GET HIS WAY, no matter how long it took. He’d hoped his intimidation factor would speed up the process, but unfortunately the Professor was unflappable in that regard. Figures. His blunt look gains a sharp edge to it as he casually mentions the torture he’d previously enabled, but shoves it below the surface; as he tends to do with most of his more intense emotions. Physically, he's taken off guard when the other pushes him to the side. It allows him to put some distance between the two before he goes to catch up.

"I’M NO HERO - and I would be surprised if you forgot your work with someone as notable as The Emperor. I was once his apprentice. Perhaps that will make things more clear for you. You’re lucky I’m giving you the chance to cooperate in the first place - if I were still as cruel as I once was, I would have cut you in half by now. All I need are and any all medical files he would have provided you with. You have no reason to withhold them from me. You can only make this easier for the both of us."

HOPEFULLY THAT SHOULD BE REASON ENOUGH. He owes it to his son to try and negotiate a solution without violence, appealing to whatever form of empathy he may have instead. Luke's influence must be rubbing off on him if he's really trying this. The odds of anyone - especially anyone the Emperor collaborated with - doing something that would benefit another only because they could were low.

[whatremcins]

i suffer gods worst curse ( not being a fan of dave filonis views on anakin and hence not enjoying him in the clone wars at all so i have to mentally rewrite all of it for him in my mind )

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It's true though I did agree to watch Qui-gon's death. again.

[whatremcins]

why would you say that.

[galactic-rhea]

some days are hard.

I've been feeling very sad lately :' )

[tip jar!]

[lualuadraw]

found an old sketch

[stareyeds]

“[…] and anakin saved me on the emperor's death star. i never defeated my father. the deepest cut i gave him was when i refused to join him. the next was when i forgave him.” // tyrant’s test by michael p. kube-mcdowell

[hannaloony]

AU where where Padmé is alive and raises Leia and Luke

[mushbuzz-do-not-repost]

Sith and Jedi