Room 317 [after classes]

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After an interesting conversation with his father early in the morning, Luke had gone for a long run.

And then an even longer session alone with the punching bag.

And then he'd tried some meditation.

Now? He'd spread parts to a small droid out all over the floor, back carefully turned away from the half of the room that was supposed to have a Z in it, and fiddled around with electronics.

Loud Corellian rock was blaring from his stereo and out through the open door.

If you asked him? He was fine.

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Luke wrinkled his nose up at him. "It's Corellian rock. Jaina's father would be appalled to hear your slander."

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"Maybe it grows on you or something," John offered, not really thinking it would. "How's it going?"

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"Fine," Luke said, smiling. "How have you been? Have you met anyone interesting?"

His eyes might have been twinkling just a little bit.

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"Hmm. I take it you heard about my encounter with the newbie?" John replied. "It really wasn't my fault."

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"I met her the next day," Luke admitted, "when I really should've known better."

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"It was kinda unexpected, but she was pretty nice about the mistake," he said. "Of course, Jaina was a little unhappy, but that's only natural, right?"

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Luke nodded. "Though I've never made the mistake with Meg and Jo," he pointed out a little smugly.

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"You have the Force on your side, don't you?" John replied.

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"...maybe," Luke admitted. "Come in, sit down, ignore the mess."

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"I see how you and Jaina are related," John commented, noting the part-like things on the floor as he took a seat.

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Luke grinned. "You thought we might have been making it up?" he teased.

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"I had my doubts," John replied. "She seems a lot saner than your dad."

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"There are people in mental health facilities who are a lot saner than my dad," Luke replied, rolling his eyes.

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John chuckled, "I'm looking forward to not having to deal with him this semester. I'm sorry you don't have that option."

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"Yeah, me too," Luke commented. "He's insisting on Jedi training classes. He thinks I don't know enough."

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"Ouch," John cringed. "Sounds like an excuse for him to kick your ass for entertainment."

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Luke grinned. "I've beaten him."

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"Really? Now that is something I'd pay to see!" John grinned back.

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"He'd say that he let me win, but that's totally rewriting what happened," Luke decided. "And I've gotten a lot better since last year."

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"Then you'll do great in training," John told him. "But seriously, let me know when and where and I'll bring popcorn."

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"And those weird foam fingers?" Luke asked.

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"Oh, totally," John said. "What color do you want to represent you?"

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"I get a color?" Luke looked a little too excited about that. "How about green?"

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"Green is an excellent choice," John said. "I'll put in the order at Turtle & Canary."

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Luke smiled. "Thanks. Other than Brooke have you met anyone fun?"