"It's not that hard!" I don't understand how this is that hard. The breeze blowing through my hair is refreshing and I am once again so thankful for this vacation.
Well technically it's a training exercise but it's been more like a vacation, at least compared to Troiken. We've been on Raggoon VI for four days now and we've got another ten before we leave. The planet is a paradise, unspoiled by any industry and restricted for Jedi only.
There's forests, rolling plains, mountains and more with fruit trees and crops left to grow wild across the planet. Countless fish and fauna to eat, and oh how fun it was to go hunting and eat actual grilled meat! The Temple generally only ever served meat in stews or roasts with vegetables and other healthier foods. The chance to catch a nerf and grill an actual steak almost made me cry, also catching and grilling fish is amazing. If we weren't exercising so much I'd probably gain significant weight here.
Beyond that we've done nothing but run around, practice meditation, lifting objects, sensing the world around us. The occasional lightsaber practice, broken up with the occasional dip into the lake to swim and cool down. Which is conveniently where we are now.
Our campsite rests at the banks of a big lake, surrounded by forest on one side and a small cliff face on the other. After doing the obvious thing of jumping into the lake from the cliff, Obi-Wan and Vos asked me to show them how I did the trick with the grenades on Troiken.
To that end, we got Master Tavik and Master Jinn, Tholme was sent on a solo assignment for the duration of the trip, to set up a ring of stones to create a target zone on the opposite end of the lake from where we stood on the cliff. Then we gathered a number of rocks suitable for throwing and climbed up the cliff.
Once there I did my best to explain and show how I had combined three basic aspects of Control to do what I did, tossing a stone and using the Force to make it land in the circle on the opposite end of the lake. Then both Vos and Obi-Wan took their turn attempting it.
It didn't go well, both seem to be faltering at grasping the rock once in the air. That or they take too long to give it the extra boost it needs to hit the target. Vos's first attempt hit the bank of the lake, Obi-Wan's didn't even get that far.
Neither of them are happy with that and Vos is particularly sulky about it.
"It is that hard! How do you grab hold of the damn thing once it's in the air? I just, grab it? It's there, reaching out for it isn't that hard. Hell, it should be easier for them since they can physically see it, easier to visualize too I bet.
"Just sense it, focus your senses on the rock as it leaves your hand and when you push it, grab hold of it as well." Then you can nudge its decent towards the target you desire.
"We're not Miraluka! We don't have as easy a time sensing things like you do." Okay Vos, that's actually a good point I guess. I mean, it still doesn't sound as hard as it seems to be, but maybe that's my added years giving me an advantage. I sigh and heft another rock, tossing it to Vos.
"Alright Vos, come here to the edge with me and let me try to help you one more time." He steps up beside me and grips the rock tightly in his hand. Obi-Wan watches silently as I point out to the target.
"Alright, just focus on the rock for now, visualize it, feel it, whatever helps you. Throw it when you're ready." Vos grips the rock tightly, holding it in his hand and stares out at the target across the lake.
Then he throws, tossing the rock into the air.
"Alright! Give it a push, maintain that hold on it, don't lose your focus on it!" I can follow it's path in the air as it boosts towards the target. It's wobbling as Vos tries to hold onto it and guide its descent. He's doing better though, he might actually get close to it.
I can't hear the dull thud but I can sense its impact on the beach, inches from the target. Alright, go Vos! He's jumping up in joy, good for him, he's learning. He chuckles and gestures to Obi-Wan.
"You see that! I got so close, that was amazing!" Obi-Wan is grinning as well as he approaches.
"Yeah, I saw that, good job Vos, good job Viera." He says as he comes to rest on the edge of the cliff. Now what, just hone that skill I suppose.
Hm, that water is deep enough to be safe, we've jumped into it before. I turn to Vos with a disarming smile.
"Good job Vos, I think we ought to celebrate." He nods cheerfully before stopping, something in my tone seems to have made him suddenly nervous. He realizes my intention far too late to do anything.
"Viera, don't you da- "whatever he was about to say is cut off as a quick Force shove sends him over the cliff edge and towards the water. I'm not too worried, his reflexes have already kicked in and he's straightened his descent, splashing harmlessly into the water. I wave as he lands, he deserved that I think.
"Alright Obi-Wan, let's go I'm making steaks tonight." We got some edible mushrooms and onion-ish things to cook too, I'm pretty excited actually. Wait, why is Obi-Wan smiling.
A shove and I'm sent plummeting downwards, alright shift to land safely, Obi-Wan you're getting fed last or this. Despite that, I can't help but laugh before I splash down into the cool water.