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Friday Afternoon at the Perk

[Leaving Red's she feels a little woozy. Nothing a sandwich and a latte won't fix. She pops in for a late lunch, sitting by herself.]

((Feel free to use this for your own Perk conversations! Or talk to CJ, she's cheerful today))

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Aayla walks into the Perk, attracted by the deep and distinctive aroma of coffee and tea. She approaches the counter and orders a chai tea. She leans back against the counter while it is prepared, looking at the fairly empty coffee house. When it is ready, she takes the warm beverage and sips it before walking to a seat near CJ.

[She smiles at the unusual looking woman, and sips her latte.]
Good afternoon.

Looking up from her drink at the greeting, Aayla nods. "Good afternoon, ma'am," she says politely. She looks around the coffee house, noting a red ribbon or two. Adjusting her own pinned to her shirt, she looks to CJ. "The town people are very kind to do all of this for Mayor Red. I've rarely seen politicians so loved and celebrated."

[Dressed in a red suit, also sporting a ribbon] Please, call me CJ. I'd have to agree. I've worked in politics for a large portion of my life, and I've never seen such a wonderful gesture.

Would you like to join me?

"Thank you." Aayla smiles and slides over to CJ's table, bringing her chai with her. "Do you still work in politics here?"

[Smiles] No, I left that behind. Here I teach at the high school. How about you? What do you do?

((np at all...glad you came back!))

She nods contemplatively, her lekku swaying behind her. Taking a sip of her chai, she says, "I work at the Afficionado Arms hotel in security. A very oppulent facility, to be sure." She laughs slightly, folding her hands up on the table. "What is the high school like? I've never been there."

What is the high school like? [She sips her coffee and thinks for a mnute.] It's insane, complete chaos. And yet, it's just like any other school. I love teaching these kids. I can't imagine being anywhere else.

"To teach requires quite a bit of dedication, and only those with the love to do it are successful. It's quite a big responsibility, to shape the minds of the future generation." She looks off into nowhere for a little while before taking a drink from her cooling tea.

I'd like to think that I'm successful. I think when you really love doing something, the positive results follow naturally.

"An informed positive outlook usually brings about good consequences. To be needlessly doubtful and apprehensive reaps little reward... though being overly confident of one's self can be even worse." A smile creeps over her pink lips, and her lekku sway under their own power as she begins to laugh. "Though I'm sounding like Master Vos, my old teacher." Her laughter slows and quiets as she ads, "I suppose he did a good job if I remember what he taught me so well, I tell it to strangers." The smile stays on her face.

And you'll remember his teachings forever if you keep sharing them. THat's where teaching is so special I think. It's not what the teacher teaches, it's what the students teach from what they've learned to others.

So security. You have experience with that?

Aayla nods, impressed by the wisdom in what CJ had said.
"I have been trained as a Jedi, who are responsible for keeping peace and wisdom in my galaxy. Though I haven't had too much experience away from my master, I am confident that I will do well in this position." She traces her finger along the rim of her cup. "Though it will be a challenging experience, being how different this culture is from the one I was raised in. Yet no one can grow without a challenge. That's my ultimate purpose in being here."

Yeah, people grow and thrive when challenged. It's in that moment that we can really shine. It's those moments that make life worth living.

Sitting back, Aayla shifts into a more causal and comfortable position. "There is no purpose in continuing if one remains static. That's the whole meaning of surviving, to grow with The Force." She sips the last little bit of her chai and furrows her brow. A smile is on her face when she puts the cup back on the table. "Your insight is impressive. What do you teach at the school?"

I teach Speech and Communication. The science of relating to one another. [she smiles as she sips her tepid latte] In other words, I get to talk a lot, and make the kids talk a lot. And I push them to think about what they say and hear.

"Verbal communication is something that must definitely be mastered. Though I've been trained in physical combat, I've also been trained that negotiation is always more important and violence is used strictly in defense as a last resort."

Verbal and physical. Your body language can betray you. Especially in negotiation. I remember this one time when I worked at the White House...[she tells a long and entertaingin anecdote about a fidgety diplomat and how understanding body language helped defuse a bad situation ~~which I am just too bleah to actually write~~.]

Smiling and giving a small laugh, Aayla nods. "Of course. One can say very much without uttering a word." She notices the sun starting to set, and gathers her cup. "It's getting late, though. I should go back to the hotel and get my food for the gathering." She gets up from her chair. "It was very pleastant talking to you Ms. CJ." Smiling, she extends her blue hand. "My name is Aayla."

Aayla, it was a pleasure to meet you as well. I'm sure we'll see each other again. Have a lovely evening.

"I certainly hope so." Aayla smiles and effortlessly tosses her cup in the trashcan from an unusually long distance before leaving the coffee shop.

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