The Hooded figure stood up as they entered the chamber Kavaraa readied her hand over her lightsaber; it was pretty common that these things got ugly when dealing with the dark side of the force. She saw Theron had taken similar precautions definitely also familiar with the dark side.
"who goes there?" that voice was surprisingly young maybe this wouldn't be so bad, she gestured to Theron to wait.
"you first i'd like to know who i'm dealing with" holding the power in the conversation would help her negotiate
"Fine, my name is Kormel seeker of knowledge an–" he suddenly stopped while turning around. The guy was just a boy couldn't be older than 16 blond dusty hair green eyes how could this boy be the dark presence. "ma-ma-master Kavaraa?" Kormel stammered what? he knew her from where she didn't remember training someone like him, she shot a quick glance at Theron who seemed equally confused.
"um yes forgive me but i'm not sure how you know me" she hoped that didn't sound rude if she had forgotten him she'd feel ever so bad
" I-I-I have studied from all your holocrons, you-you-your teachings have really helped me understand how to use the force" but Kormel was using the dark side that wasn't part of her teachings. The dark facade Kormel had a minute ago was completely gone now there was a excited nervous padawan meeting there hero, oh god but he's been using the dark side and he was so powerful for his age Kavaraa had to do something and it may be harsh for him to hear
"then why do i sense you using the dark side Kormel" Kavaraa made sure to clear her mind so she could better negotiate, a tactic she'd used many times before to talk down Jedi plague victims.
"what? no i'm not using the darkside i'm just not suppressing my emotions like you say in your holocrons" he was clearly lying she could sense the dark energy radiating off him but he seemed to believe what he was saying was she not very clear in her holocrons? she should think about this later now she needed to talk him down don't get flustered.
"Kormel i don't appreciate you lying" Kormels face turned quickly to a frown anger clear on his face "even if it's lying to yourself"
"wha-what do you mean i'm just searching for more knowledge i'm not hurting anyone" Kavaraa felt bad for him, he clearly was just trying to learn she remembered when that was all she wanted to do but he was taking shortcuts and she suspected not all the knowledge he'd searched for had been Jedi.
"i know you're not hurting anyone but nonetheless you are using your anger and rage to fuel your use of the force, only the very strongest are able to control it and use it for good and even then that usually doesn't last" the dark side was a fickle thing and although it could be used for good in Kavaraas experience it didn't lead to the best long term solutions.
"wha- you don't even know me you're assuming i can't control this you just met me you don't know what i'm capable of" Kavaraa could see him getting agitated this may get ugly bringing him out of this may require more than a talk. Theron glanced at Kavaraa indicating should i do something about him, Kavaraa gestured a subtle no.
"i know i don't know you but I've seen this time and again a young Jedi wants to learn more so they delve into some dark secrets, they are then corrupted by them and before they can do anything they are crueler than they could've possibly imagined" Kavaraa had seen this a lot in her years with the Jedi but it had never happened due to her teachings before.
"i thought of all people you would understand you always said not to limit yourself or hold your emotions back i can't believe you would turn on your teachings like this" oh god was she really going against her teachings he could have a point but also if this is where her teachings lead maybe she had to reevaluate her teachings.
"i did say that but-" she began
"NO i think you're the one who has been corrupted you don't stand for anything you used to" he lunged at Kavaraa with his lightsaber, she quickly ignited her lightsaber blocking his blow before quickly knocking him out with an elbow to the head. He slumped to the ground almost instantly, he really was just a kid he had no idea how to fight. Not exactly her best diplomatic talk down she really hoped she could get through to him later but maybe he did have a point maybe her teachings were wrong or outdated.
she felt a hand on her shoulder "hey Kavaraa you alright" Theron said looking concerned
"uh yeah iiii was just hoping that it wouldn't go like that" Kavaraa hung her head she felt terrible all this kid wanted to do was learn and her teachings had lead him down a dark path.
"hey it's ok let's bring him back to the ship we have a cell there you can get through to him there" Theron was so helpful no matter what she did he was always there she was very lucky to have him.
"Thanks Theron sure let's go"…
