{ .04 - AUfield - Possibilities

[chosen_to_fall]

[ John Doe Park ; Morning ]

[ There is dew on the grass this morning, glimmering in the light of dawn.

Anakin Skywalker is running hell for leather through the park, a regular part of his daily ritual. Though there's little to set this particular morning apart from all the rest in the two months he's resided here, this one felt different.

How? eludes him presently, something he muses over while he wends his way back to pavement, the wet soles of his sneakers squeaking mildly against the ferrocrete.

He feels lighter somehow, full of energy in the way he used to after waking from a nightmare, but it's different now, unfettered by unease or ominous premonitions. There is no dead star dragon of fear clawing at his heart- he had stared into its glittering black eyes and not only conquered it, but made peace with all of his emotions in turn. It was his lack of mastery over them that almost allowed him to fall prey to Palp-Sidious's machinations. Anakin refuses to ponder where that dark path might have led. Gaining speed, he vaults off a park bench, mindful of keeping his footing when he lands, and takes off again.

This morning in Mayfield he feels free, and what a marvelous feeling it is. ]

[ Greased Lightning Garage ; Afternoon ]

[ By the time lunch has rolled around, he's entirely forgotten about how peculiar he felt that morning.

Now, the peculiarity of everyone else, that's another kettle of fish entirely. Though Anakin has a friendly smile for his coworkers and even the drones that stop in, inwardly he's... well, bewildered.

During his break he parks himself in a quiet patch of shade, settling in to meditate. Even without the presence of the Force, the action has still served to center the young Jedi Master.

Of course, to anyone else, it looks like Skywalker's dozing off on the job. ]

[ Around Mayfield ; Afternoon to Evening ]

[ He doesn't require any further confirmation- something has gone wrong in the town, and even if he can't get to the bottom of it, Skywalker is checking on everyone he knows.

He might stop by their homes, their place of work, even in the street if comes across them. ]

Are you all right?

(( ooc: Anakin is from an AU where he held back and waited at the temple for Mace Windu and his team to arrest and inevitably kill Chancellor Palpatine. He's a Jedi Master now, the proud poppa of twin bb's and an ever-devoted husband to Padmé.

For Option #3, if you think your character might know a non-douchebag Skywalker, have at him. C: ))

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Morning

[elevatoravatar]

[Elizabeth had all her memories intact, but she was in the park as she was many mornings, singing her terrifying yet cheerful song to the animals as she peered at the man wrapped in shadows running by as if he cast them aside. Ceasing her song she tilts her head and peers at the man.]

I wonder... Has he found it.

[chosen_to_fall]

Found what? [ He comes up around her, pausing to catch his breath. ]

[elevatoravatar]

That which can conquer despair. The tool that can bring the light to a place of nothing but shadow. You seem to have that illumination where you did not before.

[chosen_to_fall]

[ He falls silent, processing this, uncertain of what to say. Anakin scratches the back of his neck. ]

[elevatoravatar]

[She tilts her head and peers at him a bit]

Did you find the means to destroy despair here, or was it merely hiding inside?

[chosen_to_fall]

I'm afraid I don't grasp your meaning... Elizabeth, was it?

[elevatoravatar]

When I met you before... You seemed to be mired in darkness, though I know I was too at the time. Now you seem free of that darkness and I am curious as to how, for that is a talent I currently lack.

[Evening]

[thegoddamnhedgehog]

No.

[But after years on the run, centuries in captivity, Shadow hasn't quite been all right for some time now.]

[Evening]

[chosen_to_fall]

Do you feel it too? How strange everyone is acting? [ Their's hasn't been the bro-est of relationships in the town, but Skywalker has tried to be there in some capacity for his spiky flatmate. ]

[thegoddamnhedgehog]

[They've mostly co-existed within the same quarters. As far as most of their daily encounters go, Shadow mostly shrugs Skywalker off, though he appreciates the occasional good word or two spoken.

It's a reminder that at least he isn't completely alone here.]

You could say that. [Shadow's room is dark, but the roll of bandages wrapped around his wounded chest should still be somewhat visible.] Our memories... Something, or someone, is tampering with them.

[Having just fought against one of his oldest rivals, one of his oldest friends manipulated into becoming his enemy, Shadow can say this with grim certainty.]

[chosen_to_fall]

[ Not mine, he wants to say, cockily, but Shadow's condition gives him pause. ]

All signs point to the town. Again.

What happened? Let me help you with that.

[misterunsmiley]

[Shadow glares up at him, placing a hand over his bandaged chest.]

I can take care of myself.

[Barely.]

evening

[nodifferentfate]

[See that guarded expression on her face? The carefully disguised mix of fear and coldness? Yeah, that's all for you, my hubby.]

I'm fine.

[chosen_to_fall]

[ This... is certainly a new twist. He frowns at her. ]

You don't sound fine. Everyone is acting bizarre today- has something happened? [ Vader would have made it sound like an accusation, but Anakin is genuinely concerned. ]

[nodifferentfate]

Not that I am aware of.

[She's frowning slightly at his concern. Normally, his words are spoken to her in more of a possessive manner than this.

But that doesn't mean she's about to let her guard down.]

[chosen_to_fall]

[ Anakin moves to close that distance, wanting to cup her cheek, to hold her, but the vibe she's putting off discourages him. He doesn't want to crowd her. ]

Talk to me, Padmé. Is there something I've done? You seem... distant.

[nodifferentfate]

Something you've done? [Her voice wavers somewhat.] How can you even ask such a thing? Why shouldn't I seem distant, you're practically a stranger to me.

[She catches herself, not wanting to anger him too much.]

[chosen_to_fall]

[ He's utterly baffled, and replies, gently, ]

Padmé... I don't know what you mean. Please, tell me. The town has been playing tricks on everyone's memories, I think it might have affected you too.

[nodifferentfate]

[She frowns, brow drawing together, before shaking her head.]

I'm fine. My memory is fine.

You're the one who isn't making any sense.... if I may be so bold, Lord Vader.

3

[of_alderaan]

[And Jedi Leia is even more wary when the man she knows as Darth Vader appears at her door. The last thing she remembers is you dying after killing Yoda.]

Darth Vader. Why the sudden interest in my well being?

[chosen_to_fall]

[ O-kay, another affected. He actually glances over his shoulder, as if looking for the individual she's addressing. And then, wryly, ]

It's a high priority of mine. Who's Darth Vader?

[of_alderaan]

You are of course.

[chosen_to_fall]

[ Anakin pats himself down a little comically, then lifts his hands in the air with a helpless "who, me?" expression of confusion. ]

Nope, still Anakin. Did I miss something?

[of_alderaan]

[Just looks at him because ....no what.]

You never use that name.

I saw you on Dagobah. You killed Master Yoda.

[chosen_to_fall]

[ His brows furrow, but he forces the worry from his thoughts. ]

Leia, Master Yoda and I haven't always seen eye to eye, but killing him is a bit beyond the pale. What is going on? Where are you getting this from?

[of_alderaan]

The past.

I don't know what you think things are like.

[mediations]

Anakin. [ His expression remains perfectly guarded, gaze cool and hard. ] Your concern is truly touching.

And unexpected. [And unwanted.]

[chosen_to_fall]

[ He mistakes Obi-Wan's tone for his customary dry wit. ] Someone still has to worry about you, Master.

[mediations]

And that would be you, wouldn't it? [ For everything that has happened, his charm remains intact. And yet, he simply wants to sneer. ] Well, how fortunate for myself.

Evening

[donttellmetheodds]

[What? Checking in on evil Corran? Well, just because he's Sith doesn't mean he's lost his cockiness. Nope, it's gotten worse.]

What would the universe's worst Sith Lord want with me?

Evening

[chosen_to_fall]

[ Needless to say, that takes him aback. ]

What? That's really not funny, Halcyon.

Evening

[donttellmetheodds]

Do you see me laughing? Get out of here before I decide you're a waste of air. And it's Horn, not Halcyon.

Evening

[chosen_to_fall]

[ He is going to have words with whomever trained this next gen of Jedi. What in the world is the matter with everyone today? ]

Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed today or something?

Evening

[donttellmetheodds]

[Have fun talking to Exar Kun's ghost or something.]

Three seconds is all you have.

Around Mayfield

[bailedontheempire]

[Well, this is... unexpected. And likely to be awkward.]

Anakin.

Around Town, afternoon /breaking the castmate combo

[eyesofaserpent]

[The angel Caphriel looks at the young man and offers him a wry smile. He's been in a weird place since Zirah left, but he's finally settled on being happier than not now that he's gone. Of course, seeing his drone still throws him off.]

I'm fine, mate. Yourself?

[Around Mayfield]

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Somehow, Luke isn't surprised to find his father looking for him. He's felt the oddness today, too, and knowing someone else has sensed it makes him feel a bit better about things. Still, he immediately knows something is different in his father. He's never felt anything like it.

He has just finished his shift at the fire station when Anakin approaches him.]

Father. I'm alright but there's something different. You can feel it too, can't you?

[Anakin may not know it but Luke is probing his mind for whatever he can find, trying to figure out what's so different. And someone who knows Luke might see something different in his mannerisms, speech, and even the way he holds himself.]