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[A while after leaving the Jedi house, Ingo comes slinking around again. He knows he shouldn't, really. It's an embarrassing thing to do. But the whole accidental meeting with Emmet was a lot, and he just sort of wants someone to talk to. Not that he can talk to Obi-Wan about that, seeing as he's Bo-Katan's friend...but hell, it's not as though Ingo has any friends of his own around here. He might as well talk to someone about something.

If he can. He doesn't want to interrupt anything, or run into Ezra or any of the other residents he spent several weeks humiliating himself in front of. So he ends up just sort of lurking outside the house for a few minutes, trying to figure out how he can tell what's going on inside.]

[Poor Ingo doesn't realize that all the force sensitives in the house can feel the dark cloud that is him coming a mile away.

Fortunately for him, everyone ignores it, with the exception of one. Obi-Wan having already figured out that Ingo was most comfortable with him. So eventually the Jedi Master comes out of his own volition and walks directly in Ingo's direction. He knows you're there.]

[Yeah if Ingo had any idea about that he wouldn't come within a mile of this place.

Even now, he seems a bit alarmed when Obi-Wan comes out and makes a beeline for him.]

Ah - hello...

[There's a warm, friendly smile on Obi-Wan's face when Ingo sees and acknowledges him. The Jedi coming to a stop a few feet from the man and bowing politely.]

Hello Ingo, it's a pleasure to see you again. Are you well?

...yes.

[About as well as he ever is, he guesses. Talking to Emmet again was...nice? Maybe? It was something, at least.]

And you?

Quite well.

[There's a happier glow about Obi-Wan for sure. In the way he walks with a bit of a bounced in his step, the way his smile comes easier, and his usual Legend glow that he keeps toned down is a little brighter than usual. Even his eyes are a light, almost white blue.]

Is there something I can do for you? Or did you just want to talk?

Uh...I did have a question, I suppose.

[He's already feeling bad about coming around when the man is so obviously in a good mood. Having Ingo around tends to bring down the vibe, it's the whole reason he had to go live alone.]

[Don't worry Ingo, you would have to really work hard to bring Obi-Wan down from his good mood right now. And even if he does manage that, it won't last long. That's what happens when the woman that you've loved since you were young, and later died, comes back to you.]

And what's that?

When we spoke at the Pony, I believe you said something about other methods for recovering lost memories?

[What he's doing now is still not working. Giving it up isn't an option, but if there's other methods he could add to the rotation...]

Oh, yes, I did.

[Obi-Wan is practically cheerful as he says that, recalling the conversation clearly.]

As I said, there are no guarantees, but Ezra and I have healing and mind manipulating abilities that could help.

[The concept of mind manipulation is a little scary, but...who cares? He's not doing much of anything useful with his mind anyway.]

Well, anything is worth a try. It isn't as though I'm succeeding. [...] If you are willing, of course.

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[As it should be. But thankfully they tried very hard not to abuse their abilities. A look of compassion crosses Obi-Wan's face though as his predictions had come true. Ingo simply couldn't force himself to remember. He needed help.]

I am willing. Though having the help of other Jedi will make it more effective. Are you all right with Ezra helping as well?

[Ugh. Ingo really doesn't want to do that.]

If he is willing?

[Though he sounds extremely doubtful.]

Give me a moment, I'll ask him.

[And then Obi-Wan does a strange thing. He turns to look towards the house, but doesn't speak. Instead he's posing a question through the use of their telepathic bond. A clear picture of what Ingo needs and what Obi-Wan wants to do. If Ezra is willing of course.]

[.......what the fuck]

[Ezra take a few seconds to sort through the request and sends back curiosity/compassion/relief that Ingo is asking for help/faint trepidation in that such cases can be difficult, to his understanding and then more clearly, verbalized thoughts-]

I did some research into how memories work, for a guy in Trench who came to me with memory issues. Although he less wanted them restored and more wanted to know if he could be experiencing trauma stress from things he didn't consciously remember-

At any rate, I'd be happy to help.

[Obi-Wan sees the look on Ingo's face and gives him a reassuring glance.]

We have a bond, Ezra and I, that allows us to communicate with our minds. He's not only my former student, but also my familiar.

[He then turns his attention back to Ezra after he's processed and was replying.]

I know this is difficult and I already told him there are no guarantees. But I feel we should at least try if it could give him any measure of peace.

Thank you for being willing to help.

[There had never been a question, and Obi-Wan relays that with his feelings, but still felt like he should say as much.]

Ezra is willing.

Ah! Well...that is very kind of him.

[Ingo would kill to know some people in this godsforsaken place that he has not humiliated himself in front of repeatedly, but. Never mind!]

I certainly did not mean that it had to happen at this moment, if you are busy!

Actually right now is the best time. I'll be taking a... dear friend, on a tour of Folkmore soon.

[Dear friend. Is that what Satine was? It was the best thing he could come up with at the moment.]

As long as that works for you.

Oh, yes, I have no plans.

[Ingo didn't have a social life when he lived here, he certainly hasn't sprouted one since.]

A new arrival?

That's right. Her name is Satine and...

[A pause as he's not sure how Ingo will take this, but he's going to be honest.]

She's Bo-Katan's sister.

[Ingo just blinks, though that's a fairly strong response from him.]

Oh. That...can happen? Well, no, I suppose that makes sense.

[He sort of immediately regrets saying anything - even if they’re decidedly not friends, her sister's death is not for him to spread around. But Obi-Wan must know already, right? Anyway - it’s a matter of time more than resurrection. He'll be long dead too, by Emmet’s time.

.....he wonders if she'll let him have Emmet back now. Probably not.]

[Now Obi-Wan looks a little surprised.]

Oh. You know about her.

[Maybe it shouldn’t be surprising since he knows Bo-Katan, but still. Obi-Wan himself is painfully aware of Satine’s death. He was there, after all.]

Anyway. We can do this in the house. We have a meditation room that is quiet and private. Or we can do it at a location of your choosing.

She...came up once.

[He's not even all that sure why. An explanation for why Bo-Katan felt so strongly about protecting Emmet, he supposes. But he wouldn’t discuss Emmet with someone he hated.]

Here is fine.

I see.

[Its a sensitive subject so Obi-Wan doesn’t press.]

Alright then, come with me.

[Leading Ingo towards the house, Obi-Wan sends Ezra a message that they’re coming in and to meet them in the meditation room.]

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