[Voice] Monday Night

[erranthero]

[Kerra's voice pops up on the network on Monday, flippant as usual despite the circumstances. Yeah, she died. And yeah, it sucked, but she didn't feel it. Right now she's got a more burning question in mind. And a couple of messages to send.]

Whelp, I'm back.

Did we get them? I hope to hell that worked, because I'm not doing it again.

[Yeah, that's right, defense mechanism.]

Oh, I...could use some clothes, if anyone's near the ship. Not really up for meandering around Verdana naked.

[And then a private set of messages goes out.]


Wanda:

I'm sorry if I worried you. I guess you figured out what happened. But I'm alive. Is Mulan back yet?

Mulan:

Hey, you okay?

Luke Skywalker:

Luke, did you save my sword?

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[voice]

[last_ofthe_jedi]

Yeah, I've got it. I'm grateful, too. Pretty sure that thing saved my life.

And uh, [he tries to make this sound more cheery than it is] good to see you're back in the land of the living!

[Because let's be honest, even if you know you'll wake up again in a few days, dying is never fun.]

[voice]

[erranthero]

Glad it did. That...was a karking mess back there.

[She laughs, though it's clearly forced.]

And thanks. We can't have you dying again till you and your lady friend get properly hitched.

[cursemymetalbody]

Oh dear! Another person without clothes? I simply don't understand why that ship doesn't have a spare coat rack.

[erranthero]

It's because I already woke up here once. This time wasn't exactly by choice. I died, left all my clothes back at my place when I did.

[cursemymetalbody]

Oh, I understand that, miss. I just don't understand why no one has put spare clothes on that ship by this point, if this is such a frequent occurrence. It is just common courtesy.

[The sound of an astromech beeping and chirping can be heard in the background.] Oh, quite right, Artoo, how rude of me.

Miss, would you like us to bring you some clothes? I'm sure Master Luke has some extras around here, somewhere.

[erranthero]

Y'know, I may just do that. [Or set up a camera to see who comes out.] It's a good idea.

[Wait, that's a familiar sound. Well, if they're from the same galaxy...then she has no problems letting droids bring her clothes.]

Yes, that'd be nice. Assuming Skywalker doesn't mind. And assuming you're his droids. What are your designations and functions?

[cursemymetalbody]

Oh, where are my manners? My apologies, madam.

I am C-3PO, and with me is my counterpart, R2-D2. We are a protocol and astromech droid, respectively.

[erranthero]

It's fine, C-3PO. You're being polite enough for me.

I'm Kerra Holt, Jedi Knight.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

[Late reply is late, as Mulan isn't up and around again until Wednesday.]

Frankly I can say I've been better. But I'm up and moving again, if that's where the concern is. And I appear to be in one piece.

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

[Kerra sounds relieved, at least.]

Good. I guess we had the same problem then. Temporarily. Need anything?

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

A reassurance that this will never happen again.

Seeing as I'm sure that's beyond your power, however, I have most other things under control.

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

Yeah, I hear that. I'm not the Force, I don't decide who lives and dies. But I can at least promise I will not be repeating that mistake. Next time, we're making some kriffing droids and sending them into dark holes in the ground.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

Funny. You would think knowing death has lost most of its power would make people more reckless, not less. And yet.

Have I missed out on anything important?

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

[Kerra grins and shrugs. She just doesn't like the idea of randomly getting killed.]

Well, aside from there being one missing mountain? I...don't think so? [She hasn't seen the news about the dopplegangers yet.]

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

So we took out the entire mountain. I'm assuming that means none of those things ended up surviving. They couldn't possible be that tough.

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

Yeah, that's what the bombs were there for. [She doesn't feel the need to mention she took herself out in the process]

A failsafe. That's definitely the last we'll see of the big one. I watched it get crushed myself.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

I am most definitely glad. With it gone, and likely most of its slaves as well, hopefully we will be safe from any more of this evil.

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

Yeah, you're not kidding. Those things are really messed up. Being immune to blasters and lightsabers makes me glad I had a vibrosword with me when I came.

And the weirdest thing was them not showing up in the Force. It's like they aren't alive.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

I don't think they are. I've heard of such things before...soulless revenants kept alive by dark magic.

[She trails off. There isn't really supposed to be magic on Verdana, after all.]

By the way, speaking of swords. I don't suppose you had a chance to see what happened to mine?

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

There are rumors of Dark Side sorcery that can do that as well. But I've never seen it.

[And she'd find it hard to believe.]

And no, I didn't. I'm sorry.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

It's all right. There were obviously...other things, on your mind. I hope that it wasn't buried though. That sword, well, it's important to me.

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

Well, we'll go back out that way and check it out soonish. Maybe we can find it.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

I do hope so. Don't feel as if you're obligated to come with me, however. No one needs to risk their lives over...it is only a sword, after all. Even a sentimental one.

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

It's for a friend, of course I'll do it. Wouldn't make sense to let you go alone, not with those things out there.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

[She has to smile a bit, at that.] We can plan this further in more detail later, then.

[voice; private]

[erranthero]

Good. I'll see you at home then. If you need some clothes, I can run them out to you, though.

[voice; private]

[girlworthfighting]

I found some things that I'm...borrowing for now. I can return them later. But thanks for the offer.

See you soon.

Private Voice

[genoshas_general]

I haven't seen her yet.

I'm glad you're alright.

Private Voice

[erranthero]

Sorry if I worried you. That whole mission was a kriffing disaster. But...heh...mission accomplished?

Private Voice

[genoshas_general]

Was it? [She's wondering if there any loose ends.]

Private Voice

[erranthero]

Yeah, the bone creature's broodmother...or whatever you want to call it? It's gone. We dropped a mountain on it.

Private Voice

[genoshas_general]

Impressive. [And kinda hot.]

Private Voice

[erranthero]

It is what it is. Not something I'll care to repeat though.

Private Voice

[genoshas_general]

Hopefully you won't have to.

Now, find some clothes and come home.