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[the feed opens to a shot of anakin sat on the edge of the swimming pool. it can't be seen through the feed, but despite seemingly being fully clothed (outer robe aside), his legs are underneath the surface of the water. he sounds far more subdued than usual; has been since those weeks in the corridors. but for once, it's his overall sense of (heavily fought for) peace that's keeping him calm. the dark can't reach him if he doesn't let it.]

There was a man here who spoke to Carolyn Fry about alternate fuel sources for the shuttles. If you're still here, could we talk? I'd already begun some modifications before the last jump, so your input would be helpful.

[because it's about time he gets back to work again. three weeks is too long a break]

Also, I was wondering if anybody knew where I could find a second communicator? I know we're provided with them when we arrive, but I need access to a second one for a project I'm working on.

[locked to carolyn]

I know it's been longer than expected, but I'm ready to come back, if I'm still allowed.

[and then there's a moment's pause. he isn't entirely sure it's his place to mention this, but-]

Are you alright? [because. johns. also it was strange to hear she isn't sleeping in the shuttlebay any more]

[locked to obi-wan]

Thank you for all you've done for me. But I think I should- [huff. why is it always so difficult to find the right words with you, obi-wan?]

I've taken up so much of your time over the past month, and that isn't my place. If you're still willing, I'd like to continue training with you though. It's been a welcome change. [read: distraction]

[locked to wichita]

[well, this message is a little easier to make. he doesn't have to act like a professional around her (or at least he doesn't think he does). so it makes it a little easier for him to grin at the start of the message, his feet kicking the water to make his location a little clearer.]

Are you busy? I've got a few questions to ask, and I think you're the best choice. [because the other jedi definitely aren't an option right now]

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Are you Anakin? Carolyn mentioned you. [And you're not naked and blue, so you must be Anakin.]

[well, he hasn't been given a heads up by carolyn yet, so there's no small amount of curiosity on display with his reply.]

I am. Hello?

[Her face brightens a little, because - she was right!]

Heya! I'm Kaylee. I'm in Engineering but Carolyn said somethin' about a project to get the shuttles runnin' on alternate fuel sources?

She did? [carolyn. you really should've mentioned passing that on to a second person.]

Do you know the other man she spoke to already? [whose name he really should ask some time soon.]

Oh, sure, I've been helpin' with the shuttles, some, already.

[Kaylee just smiles pleasantly at him.]

Can't say I know him by name, but even in a place like this, naked and blue ain't all that common.

He's going to be coming by at some point to try and work something out, so perhaps you should join us?

[nope, being a team player still feels weird to him]