[b]In the life of a Jedi & Friends
Bestine Minor, Safe Refuge[/b]

Tohkran was leaning on his cane, watching as Goddor and Miri were fighting a mock duel, Goddor was almost ready for the trials and Miri was the newest padawan among them but showing promise. The older Rodian knew more techniques, more used to handling a lightsaber and listening to his force enhanced instincts. The younger padawan however seemed to be faster, tapping into the force to enhance her reflexes and speed to just stay out of range and dart in to try and make use of a opening in the Rodian's defense. Meilyan, sitting beside Tohkran was watching and the the female Mon Calamari widened her eyes and was about to speak but at a small gesture of Tohkran she closed her mouth and he just smiled and motioned for her to keep watching.

Ten more minutes the two padawans let their sabers clash and then finally Goddor gained the upper hand and with a force pull managed to have Miri lose grip on her weapon and was unable to stop the other padawan from letting her lightsaber flew into his hand. The Rodian was smiling, "You are fast little one, but still have much to learn, if this was a real fight you would be dead."

"So would you actually." Tohkran called out, still smiling which confused Goddor and then Tohkran pointed at something behind the Rodian and as he turned around he took a involuntary step back at once, eyes wide as a massive reptilian hounds was silently baring it's teeth at him, at which Miri was giggling before regaining her composure and then just smiled. Tohkran approached, grinning, "It seems Miri's friend, Nala I believe you called her? Was going to help her friend and you failed to notice the rather large Akk Hound approaching you from behind. Quite remarkable for such a beast to approach you so silently, but then you had to concentrate all you had on your saberplay with young Miri here." He patted her on the shoulder, "You have done well and as always a pleasure to teach such a keen mind, now you have studied and practiced enough for today young one, you and Nala can go to the other children and play."

She smiled and bowed, tucking her lightsaber away on her belt and went to Nala who went through her forelegs for Miri to climb upon the Akk Dog. "Thanks master Tohkran!" She shouted and then riding her Akk Dog she went on her way, leaving the jedi master and his two eldest padawans, watching the girl and her force bonded pet fade in the distance.

"Walk with me?" Tohkran asked his two padawans, they had been training some distance from the outpost they had called home for a year now, out in the wilds where nobody was present to disturb them or bear witness to lightsaber wielding people. They walked in silence for a while before Tohkran voiced his thoughts, "Goddor... you will be a knight very soon and you Meilyan are not far behind, this will mean that both of you... will be gaining increased responsibilities." He noticed the two of them exchanging glances and then looked back at him, the question evident in their eyes and Tohkran continued when he had regained their attention. "Goddor, I think upon knighthood, I will be training you more in the ways of subterfuge and stealth, you seem to have a leaning to Jedi Shadow leanings and if this is indeed how you feel I will help you train as such till I feel you are indeed to that level and dedication, thought I have no doubt you will make it that far. As for you Meilyan, you enjoy teaching the children together with me and Huyang, I could always use another instructor, teacher and protector to these force sensitive younglings and any others of their kind we find and take care for."

He paused and turned around to face both of them, looking at their faces and eyes. "Are my observations correct so far?"

They looked at each other and then nodded, "Yes they are master." Meilyan answered and then hesitated. "After... after what happened on Dathomir, with Halena... the stories of the children of what happened on Anaxes and what some of the other jedi have told us. I feel it is my calling to help and protect the future generation of jedi as best I can and help instruct them in the ways of the force."

Goddor agreed, "Yes and I feel we need to keep a eye out for the sith, they have been silent for the most part... except for what happened to that Cathar jedi, we should be on the lookout for these sith and expose them for what they are, so I feel like I should offer my assistance into that by searching the dark corners of the galaxy master and root them out." THe Rodian said with confidence, perhaps even a little arrogance.

Still Tohkran was touched by his dedication and nodded, "So you say, but be mindful, you want to search in the darkness and might need to shroud your light... just make sure to not extinguish it completely or you will lose your way. Now I think we should, ah excuse me." He said, as he felt his commlink attached to his wrist vibrate and activated it. "Yes? Tohkran here."

The other person on the other end of the call was easily identified with his first sentence. [i]"Hey beard face, get into your monkey suit and prepare to receive guests, coming down, best look proper and clean this is going to be big, Admiral of the fleet out."[/i]

Tohkran chuckled and shook his head, "So it seems we have guests... could you two head to the section of the younglings and make sure they are secure? Though I doubt anyone unwanted would get past the Akk Dogs protecting them all." Bidding goodbye they hastened to do as instructed while Tohkran quickened his steps as fast as possible to get his 'monkey' suit on, a business suit he was told was the latest fashion in the inner rim, he did not really care for such clothing but it helped with a persona he had worked to create this past year. Tohkran Disonic, of Disonics Corporation. A fully equipped small shipyard was in orbit over this moon, giving them a flux of credits.

He had just donned the suit and reached his office when he saw the shuttle land and sat down behind his desk, pouring some glasses of water as he waited patiently, it did not take long for the doors to open and in slithered Thrall, looking rather pleased with himself as he bowed and let in a delegation of three. Upon the sight of who entered Tohkran rose his eyebrows, seeing the Republic navy uniforms. Thrall was still smiling as he bowed, "Admiral, if I may introduce you the president of Disonics Corporation, Tohkran Disonic."

Tohkran coughed and nodded his thank, "Excuse me for not rising and giving you a proper welcome." He raised his cane and gave his cybernetic leg a whack with it, making a 'clang' sound. "I lost my leg to a oversized bug and ever since I have had trouble walking, how can I be of service to the Republic today? It is not every day one sees three republic officers enter one's office, one of them a admiral even? Admiral, who exactly?"

The leader of the delegation smiled and shook his head, "Just captain actually, your friend here seemed to enjoy calling me a admiral, he referred to you, his employer, as beard face I gathered." The captain stepped forwards to shake Tohkran's extended hand. "Captain Dodonna of the republic navy, I'm sorry I cannot exchange pleasantries, but unfortunately there is a war going so I shall be quick and to the point, if I may?"

Tohkran gestured and nodded, "Certainly, wouldn't want to keep up your precious time so please go ahead." He said intrigued but wary.

"Thank you", he gestured to one of his aides who provided some documents and schematics, handing them to Tohkran who at once handed them to Thrall who startedl ooking them over, unfazed by this Dodonna continued. "As you may know due to the war effort we are outsourcing certain contracts for war material to outside contractors since the Kuat shipyards and other Republic aligned facilities can only produce so much. So we wish to acquire the services of your shipyard facilities to start constructing and producing Pelta-class frigates, the medical variant specified in the schematics your friend here is looking over." Tohkran glanced in Thrall's direction who nodded, distracted as he read the files and details. "In addition, we have learned that you also have some minor construction bays at your service, we would like one of them to start producing ARC-fighter squadrons."

Tohkran looked to Thrall, "I thought we had accepted a contract for-"

Thrall nodded, "Yeah beard face, but that's only for one bay, we can take the extra work and my team is up to it, trained them myself after all." The sluissi smirked.

Nodding Tohkran returned his attention to Dodonna, "Very well, we accept the contract."

Dodonna rose a eyebrow, "I haven't mentioned payment."

TOhkran just smiled and leaned back in his chair. "If the republic stops paying the people who are supplying them the means to win this war, then they have already lost, I believe you on your word that I will receive payment for my efforts to have my people and facilities produce your ships for you captain Dodonna."

The republic officer seemed relieved, "Then this part of my journey was easy then... the Venator destroyer [I]Dauntless[/I] will remain in the system to provide security, in case the separatists might try and hinder the production of the frigates and ARC-fighters."

"It would be welcome, I have ample protection station in orbit and here on the ground as you may have noticed but more is always welcome," He stood up slowly as if in trouble and walked over to the delegation, shaking the hand of each republic officer. "I wish you and your people a safe journey on your way to meet with other business people such as myself to hire their services I imagine."

"Indeed, I hope the negotiations with them will be as fast as they were with you." With that they said their farewells. 

Before they left Tohkran cleared his throat and looked at Thrall. "Did you send that message I asked you to do a while back? I have been occupied of late my friend and was wondering if you had send it through?" Meaning the bothan network message after they had learned of a potential jedi's whereabouts. Thrall blinked and nodded, "Ah my thanks, now then I have taken up your time enough I think captain Dodonna, safe travels." He bowed as they were escorted out by Thrall and once the door was closed the jedi master let out a sigh and looked at the schematics. "Well... at least they aren't warships." He murmured as he went to summon the shipyard chief engineers down to the surface to brief them on their next series of assignments.