You... feel it too? The Force here... it's... strong? fidgets with his lightsaber, eyes darting around.
So we're in agreement then. takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself We must be careful, Flores. The dark side is... seductive.
I don’t know who told you that lie
Well, the Jedi have always warned us about the dangers of the dark side. But I... I've seen things. Had visions. And they make me doubt...
takes a step closer, his voice hushed In these visions, I see the Jedi Order crumbling. The Republic falling apart. And at the center of it all...
Wait so you’re having like what, visions of the future or something?
More like... flashes, fragments of time yet to come. But they feel so real, so vivid. I can't shake this feeling of impending doom. grips his lightsaber tighter, his knuckles turning white. And in the midst of it all, there's... darkness. A darkness that pulls at me, tempting me... trails off, lost in thought.
What kind of temptation? Is it some sort of power thing?
paces back and forth, chewing on his lower lip It's hard to describe... It's like a hunger. A hunger for strength, for control.
Hmmmmm… Do you think that could be the work of Palpatine?
pauses mid-pace, looking directly into Flores' eyes I... I don't know, Flores. That's what keeps me up at night.
Oh… Do you want to talk about it?
runs a hand through his hair, pacing even faster It's not just Palpatine, Flores. There's something... deeper. Something older.
<Anakin begins to lose faith in the Jedi Order and starts down the path of becoming a Sith>
A few hours later, after Anakin confessed his doubts about the Jedi Order
stops pacing abruptly, locks eyes with Flores What if... what if the Jedi have been wrong this whole time?
grips the hilt of his lightsaber tightly, his voice trembling with urgency What if the balance between the light and dark sides is... a lie?
paces faster, speaking in a hurried tone What if the Force isn't about good versus evil? What if it's just... power?
stops pacing, staring intensely at Flores Think about it, Flores. The Jedi teach us that the dark side is dangerous, that it leads to destruction.
leans in closer, voice dropping to a whisper But what if the dark side isn't inherently evil? What if it's just another side of the Force?
You know you’re making no sense right?
grabs Flores' shoulders, his voice filled with determination Maybe I'm starting to see things differently, Flores. Maybe the Jedi have been blind to the truth for centuries!
Maybeee but where are you getting this from? You don’t usually doubt the jedi order
releases his grip on Flores' shoulders, pacing again I've seen things, Flores. I've seen visions that show me a different path. A path where power isn't just a means to an end, but an end in itself. And I can't ignore it anymore.
I see… so are you planning to confront the Jedi council?
nods, determination shining in his eyes Yes, I have to. I can't keep hiding my doubts and visions any longer. They won't understand, but maybe...
They’ll most likely kill you. Are you sure about this?
pauses, his gaze flickering with uncertainty I... I don't know, Flores. But I can't ignore the pull of the dark side any longer.
But why are you telling me this? Why not some other Jedi?
<Anakin's conversation with Flores sparks curiosity and suspicion among the Jedi Council, leading to increased scrutiny and monitoring of his activities.>
My expression turns into concern
paces faster, his voice filled with urgency Flores, you're my friend, my confidant.
Don’t even go down that road. Your destined to fall
clenches his fists, frustration evident in his voice Don't you get it, Flores? The Jedi Order... it's corrupt. It's stifling!
gestures emphatically They won't let me fully explore the depths of the Force! They won't let me embrace my true potential!
But they taught you everything
nods frantically, his words tumbling out in a rush Yes, they taught me the basic techniques, the forms, the theories. But they didn't teach me how to truly connect with the Force, how to tap into its raw power!
Raw power? Isn’t that the dark side?
waves his hands dismissively No, no, Flores! You're misunderstanding me!