Dagobah Slip Stream
Part Ten
Corran contacted Cas an hour later. They would meet in the 'Jedi Hangar' at evening meal. He and Tycho along with the head of her Guard, Kir Die'ril, were preparing it for the meeting.
They set up the meeting in a side chamber.
There was a glossy ebony table in the back of the room with seven matching leather chairs.
There was a banner behind the chair at the head of the table. It was a tan color, like Dagobah dirt, Corran decided (based on recordings Master Skywalker had lent him). It had a red border around it. In the center was a gray-blue graph of a globe.
There was a crimson red carpet under the table and out about a meter in front out the audience. It matched the draperies hiding three of the walls. The rest of the floor and the back wall were gray bedrock.
The first Master of Balance to arrive was Ken, well that was how Kyp had identified him.
He wore tight trousers, a dress-uniform jacket and tie, all royal blue. Under the jacket was a white dress shirt. He had a bulky utility belt a darker blue. He had alert black eyes, amber colored skin, and black hair pulled tightly into a short tail.
He introduced himself as Jedi Knight Xan Plio'un, the Master of Tricks.
He was followed closely by another man with a woman on his arm.
The other man also wore the Jacket, Pants, and Tie but they were royal Purple. His under shirt was also white, but his belt was a darker Purple than the rest of his clothes. His hair was black with premature streaks of silver and piercing silver/blue eyes and pale skin, like he never saw the sun.
He introduced himself as Jedi Knight Jan Ash'rik, Master of the Navy.
The woman wore a long, flowing orange dress. It was clipped on her left shoulder with a series of gold pins. Her right shoulder was left uncovered. High on her right arm she had tied a matching orange piece of fabric. Long veils came off the back of the dress and connected to rings on her second fingers. She had dark skin, shockingly blue eyes and Very curly black hair that reached her shoulders.
She introduced herself as Jedi Knight Zii Byl'yio, Master of Pilots.
They all sat on the right side of the table, as you entered the chamber. Jan close to the head of the table, then Zii, then Xan in the last chair.
About ten minutes later Human male and a Wookie came in speaking quietly about something.
The Human Looked exactly like Xan but his hair was clipped short with small twists or braids very so often. He wore trousers, a tunic, combat boots and a utility belt, in shades of yellow.
He introduced himself as Jedi Knight Xin Plio'un, the Master of Swordplay.
The Wookie wore a utility belt across her chest and had a piece of indigo fabric tied around her right arm.
The man introduced her as Jedi Master Briin Kit'lyn, the Master of Youngsters.
Last to arrive, about ten minutes later, was Cas. She was hanging off the arm of an elderly looking man.
The man looked old, but he was obviously alert and physically fit. He wore traditional Jedi robes, in shades of green.
He introduced himself as Jedi Master Yue Dwi'pyn, Master of Wisdom.
Cas herself was dressed exactly like Knight Zii but her dress was crimson. Matching the carpet and walls so that unless she moved wrong it looked like the whole set up was one continuous piece of fabric.
She introduced herself as Jedi Knight Cas Shik'rican, Master of Politics.
Once they were all seated a precession of Armed guards entered. They were the heads of the different Jedi's security details. All wore the armor cut and color of their Knight or Master. They stood behind their Knights.
Corran noticed Cas was the only one that allowed her guard to have his helmet off, holding it under his arm. Did that mean the others have controlling personalities? Or was Cas simply more at home with her guards?
He smiled, the possible implications of the action were just like that of a politician.
Cas looked over her shoulder at him, smiling the smile of a friend. 'Confusion to mine enemies!' sounded playfully in his head.
He smiled and shook his head. If he wasn't married he'd say she was trouble.
The man at the head of the table, Master Yue, called them all to order then asked if all the Republicans that wanted to be there were there.
When the response was affirmative he ordered the guards at the doors to close the doors. They wore black armor and, by the cut of it, they were two of Cas's Guardsmen.
The man asked Cas to begin.
She stood and moved so she could address the audience. "What you hear in here will be private information. You are being trusted to keep it from being common knowledge."
There really was a larger group than she had thought there. Many of the adult Jedi including Kyp Durron, Corran Horn, and Ganner were there, a few ship and squadron commanders. Han and Leia Solo, Jagged Fel sitting beside Jaina, Wedge, Tycho, Iella, Lando and all of Wraith squadron.
"You're sure to have noticed our titles as we entered, and I assure you that they are not exactly what they sound like."
"First off, and most obviously, the Master of the Navy is the commander of our Fleet. The Master of Pilots is our Star Fighter Commander. And the Master of Tricks is the Head of our Intelligence Organization."
"That covers is what we reefer to as the 'defense' part of the council. They, and those they represent, stand between our people and harm. That is one of the three sections of our council."
"The next section of the Council is of the People, itself. As Master of Younglings, Briin is quite literally responsible for the future of our people, both Knights and non-. As Master of Swordplay, Xin is in charge of Force-combat, and training policies and their enforcement. Meaning if anyone of out people goes the way of the Sith, he handles it. And as Master of Politics I basically am the people person. If there is a complaint I get it and I investigate and argue the complaint to the higher Jedi Councils."
"Together the three of us with Master Zinx make policies on training and Jedi affairs and laws over those living at home and abroad, on a different council. But that, my friends, is a completely different can of worms."
"The final section of the council is Master Yue Dwi'pyn, the Master of Wisdom. He is our balance, our deciding vote and voice of moderation. And sometimes reason," She smiled like she was sharing a secret joke.
"We work as a group and separately for the better of our people. But this," She gestured to their gathering, "is were we debate." She raised her eyebrows in a 'So exciting' motion and turned to the other members of the council.
She walked over and sat in her chair.
Yue looked at her. "Master Zinx sends his greetings from home and Master Kyl says you've been doing well, that thoughts of you give her warm feelings.-"
Cas smiled. "Tell her I feel the same way."
"-She also wants to know when you are going to send your own little Padawans her way."
"What?" She looked at him, then to Briin. "What is meant by this?"
"You have been of age for nine years and you have not even chosen a father for the two Younglings it is your duty to bare."
"But…"
"We know you know you have been busy. You were supposed to be a Training Master, not the Master of Politics. And that since Jil Cree'nik's dramatic death, you have been puzzling through her notes and procedures. That even without knowing the exact course you were to travel, you have found you're way grandly. She would be proud of you."
"We understand you're still getting you feet under you. And that this is a war." Yue shook his head, empathetically.
"But, The Higher Council has decided. You are far too powerful to die without having children. You need at least one blood heir. You're people need it, almost as much as they need you training and leading your fellow Force-adepts."
"Please, I ask you as a friend, find a male and submit him as your choice to the council, before they decide to find you one. You will be much happier that way." He sighed, feeling much older. "Knight Kir Die'ril is the Captain of your Guard, correct?" he asked motioning to the man beside her.
Yue knew the man loved Cas, even if she was blind to it. Kir had confessed it to him when Kir had still been his Padawan. If handled correctly the situation would yield his ex-Padawan's happiness and the order would have some of the most amazing Warriors of the Light since Yoda.
"If I remember correctly, he has not had his quota yet. And his bloodline is respected even though they are not one of the most powerful houses. Your joining would gain your bloodline respect and his blood line power. Both would prosper."
She was studying Kir for a long while before she spoke. "We will speak on it, but I'm almost sure I will be baring in a few days." She shook her head. "My first duty will always be to my people."
How could she spin responsibility into the speech she wanted to give now? -When she had forgotten one of hers that her predecessor had fought so hard for.
"Have I forgotten or accidentally missed any other duties I am honor bound to keep?" They shook their heads.
Cas stood in front of her chair. "I'm glad we're on the subject of Honor and Duty."
"My fellow Members of the Council…"