Lynchpin---Castle and Surrounding Grounds.

[lynchpin_castle]

The servants are unseen and unknown. Residents are welcome to take over the Servant’s rooms or not, but it is not recommended. Likewise, it is unclear where the Master resides. Usually s/he will call a meeting of their champions and meet them within the reception all or Banquet room.

Meals are typically taken together as a group, and if requested--training times for the champions as a group may be arranged. Both of the mundane variety, and also recreations of challenge-zones, such as the Labyrinth and the Mirror Gallery. The castle and its immediate surroundings have been set to mimic Earth with its single moon and 24 hour cycle of time, along with a standard Julian calendar for convenience.

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[light_of_willpower]

Listening and his head was slowly turning back to her. Still a hint red. She also likely knew why his dreams were bad, given all she'd learned about him earlier. "I think I'll be okay." Trying for a tired smile himself, getting to his feet and moving to retrieve his pillow and blanket. "Will you be able to get back to sleep alright?"

[neveraknight]

It was true, she had some idea of what he might have been dealing with, though she wouldn't assume. Still, when he stood, she moved, going over to pick up her lightsaber off the floor. She had actually brought it with her. Why? Because she wasn't sure if he was safe or not. IF something was here. Still, sure, and she hoped he didn't think her silly for doing so.

"Me? Oh, I'm sure I'll be fine. It's you who hasn't had a proper rest yet. At least it sounds like it's not been a good proper rest."

[light_of_willpower]

Honestly, he seemed surprised to see the lightsaber, but wasn't going to judge her for it. He was dangerous--she'd seen that for herself today and if she wasn't sure what was going on it was smart. "Physically exhausted--I remember hitting the pillow and then..." A shrug, tossing said pillow back on to the bed.

"Honestly though." Softer again, blush returning as he moved to walk her out. "Thank you, Ahsoka. I am sorry for interrupting your rest." A tired smile, maybe a bit sheepish too. "I'm really not used to having anyone at my back. It's a nice change."

[neveraknight]

It wasn't for HIM if that's what he thought. Just... in case she needed to help defend him, or in case there was some creature sucking on his brain. It's been known to happen in places. The things a lightsaber can do to help.

Still, she held it behind her back with both hands, as if a bit sheepish. "Seriously, you don't have to thank me, or apologize." She said, walking to the door and stepping out, looking over at him and giving him a faint smile, still feeling a bit uneasy. "I might have nodded off in a meditative state and shouldn't have. I told you though, I have your back. While we're here or on the field." She leaned forward and paused, reaching out to give his shoulder a pat and a squeeze, before leaning back and taking a step away. Why had she been so tempted to give him a kiss on the cheek. That was dumb.

"Get some rest. Maybe tomorrow we can do some training together." She started to walk backwards and towards the door to leave.

[light_of_willpower]

"Maybe you don't think I do, but I feel like I do." A half-smile, appreciation clear. Reaching up when she squeezed his shoulder and taking her hand with his. Squeezing it gently too, and...letting it go when it was clear she was pulling back.

Why had he wanted to hold on to it? Her touch had been soft against his skin, and her hand fit nicely with his. No longer as tense as he had been when he'd hugged her at first, still in the grips of a nightmare.

"Might try some meditation myself--'ve never been that good at it though." A sheepish grin. "Maybe tomorrow we can do training on that for a change."

For lack of knowing what to do, Trunks stuck his hands in his pocket, and leaned against the door frame. Fully willing to watch her until she was gone. "Maybe swimming too. Be nice to not do that when I'm in danger of being sucked in a whirlpool too." There is a hint of grin now, and a tease in blue-eyes.

Ahsoka was so comfortable to be around, and talk with. Their experience on the challenge field in training had just made that clearer. She was a skilled warrior in her own right, and he could see why she would be a skilled peacekeeper too.

[neveraknight]

He was leaning in the door frame of his room, and she half wondered if he was just waiting for her to scram, or if he needed the conversation. She did the slow kind of backing up but not walking away thing, hands behind her back to hold the lightsaber, but also because it was comfortable for her. She rocked on her toes and back to her heel a moment, hearing him talk. She was still in those dark gray sweat pants, rolled down just below her belly button and resting at her hips, her dark gray tank top settled right above that. She shouldn't call it cute at all.

"Sometimes Meditation is very good for clearing your mind before you sleep. If you've had a long day, it can't hurt to try. Master Yoda, he used to tease me when I was a child, for not wanting to go to sleep. He would say that I had so many things I wanted to do all at once that my mind was forever clouded in thoughts. He taught me that it isn't bad, to hold all those thoughts at once, but to put them away for a bit, so I may rest. So, maybe I can teach you to do the same. Perhaps it will help, with what ever nightmares come your way."

She then smiled, looking back up at him. "As for swimming. I am at the pool every morning, if you would like to join me."

[light_of_willpower]

If she'd asked, Trunks wouldn't have been able to say himself why he was doing it. Because it was polite to see a guest off, even unexpected ones. Because he wanted to be sure she was alright. Because he liked her company, and was enjoying it, even if his sense told him they both needed sleep and rest.

He didn't want to make her awkward though, and he could tell she was feeling so. Even if she was hiding it. "I can believe that, knowing you. It's not a bad thing either, having all those thoughts."


A nod, assenting to training in meditation as well as about the swimming. "Usually I'm in the dojo, but I think I'll make an exception tomorrow." Smiling too, and preparing to step back to let her go. "In the morning then, Ahsoka."

[neveraknight]

"It's not a bad thing to hold all those thoughts, but one needs their rest, so sometimes you need to set the thoughts to the side, even for a few hours, and shut down." She said, almost like she was repeating it from someone else. Master Plo, no doubt.

She had backed up to the next door way and paused there. "Until tomorrow then. Try and get some rest, Trunks Briefs." She gave him a small salute and moved to go around the corner, to head back up to her room. She wouldn't sleep so well, but she was used to that, and it had nothing to do with him waking her either.