"You were right my dear, this planet is quite wonderful and very fascinating." Obi-Wan informed Jupiter as they took a stroll just outside the base, walking through the forest full of luminescent plants and rose gold trees. The colours were so enchanting that Jupiter almost wished she never had to leave this place. She felt truly at peace and the Force was deeply connected to the planet's roots, allowing her to strengthen her bond to it through study and intensive training. "I just hope we can win this battle without leaving too much of a mark on its beauty."
"Although I would never condone the purposeful vandalism of nature, I would not worry yourself too much Obi." Jupiter reassured him as she took his arm and pointed towards a flower that one of the Fair were singing to, making it grow bright and full of life again. "The Fair are able to restore the balance of the natural world, so even if the battle does grow out of hand, they will be able to heal it soon enough."
"Incredible." Obi-Wan breathed in appreciation. As they strolled along he took Jupiter's hand and pulled her arm through his, escorting her politely as she taught him all that she had learned about the nature of the world and its culture, answering any questions that she could and whenever there was something that she did not know, she would politely call over one of the Fair as they drifted around and asked them, which Jupiter then translated for Obi-Wan. "I must say, I am very impressed that you can understand them. I have been trying for several days now but still have had no luck."
"Because you are using too much of your head, my sweeting." Jupiter answered him, smiling to herself. "The language of the Fair is understood through the heart. The reason they trust me so much is because they have seen my innermost thoughts. They can read every single one of my feelings and translate my thought through empathy. They know that they can trust me."
"Amazing!" He laughed as one of the Fair fluttered close to him, inspecting him closely before quickly flying away, shyly hiding behind a tree to observe from a safer distance as the two close friends continued their stroll through the peaceful forest. They came across some native animals that looked similar to deer, except they had golden fur and more willowy antlers with long leaves dangling from their boughs, slender, tall and very beautiful. "What do they call those?" Obi-Wan asked in a whisper, leaning closer to Jupiter so that he did not have to raise his voice.
"They are Elkine. They are typically shy and will not approach strangers, but they have become used to me as a friend of the Fair. Come, I'll introduce you, shall I?" She offered, touching a finger to her lips before she slipped her hand into Obi-Wan's, slowly leading him forwards before letting go and approaching the Elkine on her own, softly humming to alert it to her presence.
The stag like creature lifted its head, the willowy leaves rustling softly as it breathed the air to recognise the scent before approaching. Jupiter only just came to its chest however it lowered its head, allowing her to touch its golden fur before she held out her hand to Obi-Wan, inviting him to come closer. "It's alright, this is a friend of mine. You can trust him." Jupiter whispered as the Elkine snorted, sniffing the air once more at the approach of this new stranger. "Use your voice, Obi, tell him you are not a threat."
"Right, what do I say?"
"Use your imagination." She quipped, keeping a hand against the Elkine's neck to continue soothing it as Obi-Wan slowly crept closer, holding out a hand in offering. "Do not look away from its eyes. the Elkine may be shy but they are proud creatures. They will respect someone for maintaining eye contact." Nodding his head Obi-Wan instantly lifted his eyes, looking into the black orbs of the Elkine who lifted its head more proudly, focusing on the stranger as Obi-Wan began to softly speak.
"Easy now, I won't hurt you. Do not be afraid, I am a good friend of Jupiter's, easy…easy…" Slowly the Elkine lowered its head, pressing its damp nose into Obi-Wan's palm to memorise his scent, making Obi-Wan tense and freeze before looking to Jupiter for an explanation.
"He is accepting you." She whispered and Obi-Wan instantly relaxed, waiting until the Elkine had lifted its beautiful head once more, allowing the male to touch the feathery fur.
"I am speechless." Obi-Wan murmured, looking around to see Jupiter and ask a question, however all words fell silent as he began to look at her. Truly look at her. As the Fair fluttered around her face her skin caught flashes of their glow, eyes shining brilliantly as she gazed up in adoration to the Elkine, completely at peace and never more beautiful than Obi-Wan had ever seen her before. She almost looked…magical, for lack of a more suitable word. It was the closest Obi-Wan could come to describing her in that perfect moment. In his chest he felt his heart quiver under the spell that she was wrapping him under, unable to take his eyes away from her.
When the Elkine moved away, however, Obi-Wan awoke from his enchantment and blinked, shaking his head slightly before quickly gathering his thoughts once more. "We should return now, we do not want to be gone too long." Jupiter said to him and Obi-Wan heartily agreed, feeling like he needed to find somewhere quiet to think and reflect on the thoughts that had just raced through his mind.
