#dumelived

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TEACHING WAS THE GREATEST HEALING SALVE that one could apply to Master Dooku’s wounded soul. Granted, the war-weary Serennian nobleman had taught numerous apprentices as a SITH LORD, but by no means could such an experience ever compare to mentoring young force-sensitives as a JEDI MASTER. With this foregone conclusion Master Yoda had agreed, and thus, allowed his former padawan to return to teaching despite the vehement objections of many on the Jedi Council. Hence, his present tutelage of one Caleb Dume.

⠀⠀ ⠀Caleb was a bright young lad, albeit a bit uncertain of himself. The always austere expression upon his visage softened when the boy offered him a small smile, one which Dooku could not help but return. Dooku hesitated, then deactivated his lightsaber — no longer crimson red or sky blue, but rather, the alabaster white of a purified kyber crystal — and lowered himself to the ground. He settled into a sitting position beside Caleb, crossing his legs over each other and resting his hands in his lap.

“ Your master flatters me, young man, but I nevertheless hesitate to classify myself amongst duelists of a high caliber. ” Even whilst Dooku sought valiantly to practice HUMILITY, he could not help the widening of the smile that tugged at his lips. He bowed his head, making a mental note to thank Master Billaba for her compliment. “ Once one ascends to Jedi Masterhood, learning does not cease. If anything, more learning occurs. Every day, the master learns something new — often, from their own student. I am still learning, just like you. Being a master isn’t all that different from being a padawan, really. We are all students of the force, and of life. ”

⠀Dooku’s hazel eyes flickered down to the lightsaber hilt sitting in his lap, and he picked it up so that he could examine its familiar design. “ I do not think that this curved hilt has been particularly useful, nor do I think that it has been particularly detrimental. ” He mused, brow furrowing. “ It was merely an aesthetic choice, that is all. I wanted to stand out from my peers in every aspect that I could, and came to believe that a unique ightsaber would aid me in distinguishing myself. In the end, it proved fruitless; my deeds were what mattered. ”

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               TIRED,   THE   YOUNG   PADAWAN   SLUMPED   TO   THE   GROUND.   HE   LET   out   a   soft   huff,   thankful   for   this   given   break.   He   looked   up   at   the   Master   Jedi,   teal   colored   eyes   a   little   wary.   He   heard   a   little   of   Count   Dooku   from   fellow   younglings   at   the   time,   and   from   his   own   Master   when   they   went   into   battles,   and   yet   here   Dooku   was—   almost   as   if   nothing   happened.   Caleb   wasn’t   so   sure   what   to   make   of   it.   He   guessed,   in   a   way,   it   didn’t   really   bother   him   too   much.   The   older   Jedi   was   here   now,   and   that’s   what   really   mattered.

               CALEB   BIT   DOWN   ON   HIS   LOWER   LIP,   PLACING   HIS   LIGHTSABER   on   his   hip.   He   pulled   his   knees   up   a   little,   and   then   placed   his   arms   over   his   knees,   “   I’m   grateful   for   your   teachings   in   lightsaber   duel,   ”   he   offered   Dooku   a   small   smile,   “   My   Master   mentioned   you   are   one   of   the   very   best,   ”   she   had   sent   him   here   for   some   extra   training   tips   and   moves   that   he   also   knew   he   needed,   “   Is   a   curved   lightsaber   hilt   better?   Does   it   help?   ”   He   was   a   curious   one.   @prodijedi

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WHICH TYPE OF ROMANTICISM ARE YOU?

take the linked quiz from the perspective of your muse

DEEP ROMANTICISM

mindlessly shared space, automatic glances, overwhelming warmth: you're deep romanticism. deep romanticism consists of pure comfort and belonging, the complete intertwining of two souls. it's growing into a shape that fits perfectly in the arms of another, it's asking questions you already know the answer to, just to hear the way they pronounce those words again, it's admiring their face as they sleep pressed against you, admiring the same face you study as they talk about whatever they're fond of that week, yet finding new things to love, even after years of doing so. you're most likely an old and pure soul, and anyone would be so incredibly lucky to have you. just remember that emotional and romantic depth is not the end goal, enjoy your journey rather than focusing on a certain point of achievement along the way. love in uncertainty, sit in unfamiliarity.

TAGGED BY no one.

TAGGING @vaderari (Vader), @negotiaetor (Obi-Wan), @alootus (Padmè), @etoilebleu (Eris), @nieithryn (Jango), @dumelived (Caleb), @oflightsbeam (Hera), @healingforce (Talam), @unwaivering (Seth), AND YOU.

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MINI CHARACTER PLAYLIST

SHARE AT LEAST FIVE SONGS THAT REMIND YOU OF YOUR MUSE, OR THAT YOU ASSOCIATE WITH YOUR MUSE’S CHARACTER ARC. Including lyrics is optional.

⠀⠀ KULT (Grandson ft. Jasiah)

Maybe it's not a conspiracy / And it's nothing but coincidence / Maybe there's some possibility / That I'm not insignificant / Maybe I've been gettin' brainwashed / But here I get to take off / The face I hide behind

⠀⠀ DEEP END (Ruelle)

Darkness is sinking me / Commanding my soul / I am under the surface / Where the blackness burns beneath

⠀⠀ JUDAS (Lady Gaga)

the most Dooku/Sifo-Dyas coded song to ever exist

In the most Biblical sense, I am beyond repentance

⠀⠀ LEGACY (Lost Stars)

aka Dooku’s inner monologue while he’s returning to the temple and seeking redemption

Thinking 'bout the time I've wasted / Thinking that I'm too complacent [ . . . ] I'm gonna find my way, no matter what it takes / Nothing's stopping me, this is my destiny / I may go down in flames, but I'm not afraid / To see the best of me, when you remember me / I know one day I'm gonna find my light / It won't be easy, but it's worth the fight

⠀⠀ DUST AND ASHES (Josh Groban)

So easy to close off / Place the blame outside / Hiding in my room at night / So terrified / All the things I could've been / But I never had the nerve / Life and love, I don't deserve.

`➠⠀:⠀⠀ ACQUIRED FROM :⠀⠀A non-mutual’s post on the for you page. You can find my full Dooku playlist here.

TAGGING : ⠀⠀@faithfulmaiden (Rabè), @mayxthexforce (Elodore), @dumelived (Caleb), @hotchocolatejedi (Luke), @vendettavalor (Aurelia), @mvndrvke (Seril), @magikborn (Violet), @etoilebleu (Eris), @jedicide (Anakin), @debelltio (Orson), @desireandduty (Padmè), AND YOU.