Making his way through the temple several days later, Yoda shook his head. "Rebuild here first, we must," he murmured.

Coricopat nodded, "Have we heard from any other Jedi, Master?"

"One or two, across the far reaches of the galaxy scattered," Yoda replied. "Still fear a trap, some do. Wait, we will have to."

Another nod, as he glanced toward Mac, "There's a lot to be done..."

The auburn haired Jedi nodded. "There is," he murmured. "We have, at current count, one Jedi Master, two really shitty Jedi, an untrained wildcard, and a bunch of toddlers. This will be interesting."

"When you say it so bluntly," Mistoffelees murmured, looking around the Temple's entry hall, feeling smaller than usual.

Coricopat sighed, "It will indeed be interesting." His gaze darted to Mistoffelees, "But I think it's doable. The first order of business is to see what can be salvaged here."

"The temple itself is in good condition," Macavity replied, shifting. "Just some damage but mostly on the surface. We can at least restore this with no problem, the problem is the people to fill it."

"Being born all the time, Force Sensitive children are," Yoda replied.

"You might want to figure out a better way of finding them," Mistoffelees pointed out.

Pouncival spoke quietly from where he was accompanying the Jedi, "I might also suggest more openness in communication about the Order as well. The people are still wary, and will be for quite some time."

Yoda didn't look terribly impressed with that advice, but he nodded. "Many changes it seems we will have to make," he said, eying the space between Coricopat and Mistoffelees.

Coricopat's gaze darted away from the Master Jedi, but he didn't say anything to that. "Well, so we start repairs here. Senator Organa, you can see to the repairs in the political sphere?"

Pounce nodded, "I'm already well on my way there. Though there's a few side-scandals that have been appearing..." He glanced at Misto and Coricopat and then at Macavity.

Macavity and Mistoffelees winced together. "They're not... that bad are they?" Mistoffelees asked softly.

"Yours less so than his." Pounce answered Mistoffelees, "But the two of you did rather forget the security footage was still taping after the battle with the Chancellor."

"Was more concerned with other things," Mistoffelees muttered, blushing. "And sorta hoping they wouldn't play that whole tape."

"Well, either way there are bigger scandals and issues at hand. Eventually both should blow over," Pounce replied.

"Good to know. And the vote for the new Chancellor?" Mistoffelees asked.

"It's to come before the Senate tomorrow."

"Who are the runners this time?" Macavity asked, shaking his head slightly.

"Myself and two others, neither of who were very loyal to the Chancellor. There are worse candidates I suppose."

Mistoffelees nodded. "Well, good luck, I'm not sure I'm even allowed a Senate vote at the moment."

"Oh?" Coricopat glanced at him.

He shrugged. "Not sure, being operative. I think the general consensus is I'm too close to the Jedi order to be objective. Which is sorta hilarious in its own way. Plus, with Vic stepping down, my appointment is in question."

Pounce nodded slightly, "Makes sense."

"Maybe I can. Things have been too busy to really work that out," he said with a sigh.

"Well, they're going to be busy for a while, but they should start to even out a bit eventually." The other senator spoke again.

Mistoffelees offered him a smile, nodding. "Yeah. It'll work out. Aside from that particular vote, I'm thinking retirement anyway."

"Retirement? Really?" Pounce's brows rose and Coricopat glanced at Mistoffelees.

"I mean, from the Senate." Mistoffelees shrugged. "I don't know. I couldn't decide whether I'd be more help here or there, and since everyone suddenly knows I'm on the side of the Jedi, it seems like the temple could actually use my help more... if you'd have me," he said, turning to Yoda.

The small Jedi considered him for a long moment. "Too old to begin the training," he muttered and Mistoffelees smiled faintly.

Coricopat's lips quirked upward into a faint smile at that, but he spoke quietly, "He always has been, but it doesn't change the fact that he's got force powers beyond what we've encountered."

"And I just keep getting older," Mistoffelees pointed out. "But... I don't mean formal training anyway. Just, sort of think it might be good for you guys to have more people helping out. Even if it's just running around the galaxy and picking up kids. You're really lacking in manpower. Some training might not go amiss though," he murmured.

Cori nodded slightly at that, glancing at Master Yoda.

Finally, the Jedi Master nodded. "Your help we would appreciate. Some... training you might need," Yoda admitted as well. "Some teaching perhaps you could do as well."

Mistoffelees eyes widened slightly and he glanced over to Coricopat. The Jedi's brows rose at that, he certainly hadn't been expecting that answer.

"If control over your powers you have, a new way of using the Force you've found for healing," Yoda said, and didn't sound like he really liked admitting it.

"Oh."

Pouncival looked surprised at that, but didn't comment, "Well, I'll leave you all to it. I should be on my way. I'm due to meet with a few other senators. Good day, and good luck."

Mistoffelees offered him a faint smile. "Good luck yourself, Pounce." The Senator offered them a slight bow and slipped away. Mistoffelees watched him before turning back to the Jedi. "So, rebuilding here first?"

Coricopat nodded, "Rebuilding here first."

"Gonna take a while," Mistoffelees said, running a hand through his hair and linking his arms with Coricopat. "We need to make sure the living quarters are functional first, I think, before we can get any more trainees, or start the youngling's training again..."

"Then we'd best check on those. And double check that the communications center is still fully functional. It works well enough, but I'd like to double check," Coricopat responded.

Mistoffelees nodded. "Let's get started then."

Yoda watched them, shaking his head slightly. "Long path before us, I see."

Arms still linked, Mistoffelees and Coricopat strolled through the halls, Macavity following them, a bit more quiet until Mistoffelees brought up a question about the twins. Nearly roaring in both pride and annoyance, Macavity finally became animated, Coricopat just shaking his head as they walked.

Yoda sighed as he continued to watch the three bicker and laugh. "Long, long path before us," he said, turning to go about his own tasks.

Yoda is really unsure what to make of all this.

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