The Farmboy and the Archaeologist

A Star Wars story by Andrew Joshua Talon

DISCLAIMER: This is a non-profit work of fan prose. Star Wars is the property of Lucasfilm Ltd and Disney. I would ask you to support the official release, but cannot in good conscience after The Last Jedi.

Note: These sections written by Islandhopper. Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Doctor Aphra and Luke just returned from an archaeological adventure with an ancient Jedi holocron in hand. HK-47 had been very helpful in locating it. It took time, but Luke was finally successful in activating the aged device.

It projected the image of a distinguished-looking Mirialan in the robes of a Jedi master. He looked extremely sure of himself.

"Greetings and congratulations young learner upon activating the holocron of Jedi Master Fray'Zarr," The holo-image spread its arms wide, "Contained within this repository is the Master's accumulated knowledge in the field of-"

"Yeah, yeah," interrupted Doctor Aphra, "Just get to the swishy-swishy lightsaber stuff or the part about tossing tanks around with your mind-"

"Aphraaa," Luke groaned- and did that holo-image narrow its eyes?

"What? The Jedi from this thing's time were legendary," Aphra protested. "Taking on whole armies of Sith and doing things with the Force the modern Jedi forgot a long time ago! Why else did we go through all that trouble to get this one?"

Luke sighed, "I apologize for my... friend. Doctor Aphra is just very enthusiastic about history."

"Especially the violent parts!" Apha chirped happily.

"Yes. Please continue," Luke implored the holocron. Did that holo-image raise its eyebrow?

"As I was saying," The holocron continued, "Contained within is Jedi Master Fray'Zarr's accumulated knowledge and experience in the field of Mind Healing."

Aphra slammed a hand down.

"WHAT?!" Luke actually winced at Aphra's outburst. And much as he respected the value of such knowledge, he couldn't help but feel a little... disappointed. "We went through all that trouble-" She turns to Luke, "Do you remember the gundarks?"

"I remember the gundarks," Luke sighed.

Aphra turned to the holo-image, "He remembers the gundarks." Throwing her hands up in the air, "All that for the memoirs of a head shrink!"

"SHRINK!" Never had Luke ever soon a holocron's image look so put out. "Young lady, I'll have you know that Master Fray'Zarr was regarded in his time as one of the preeminent minds in the field of Mind Healing. In his time Master Fray'Zarr received three commendations from Jedi Grandmaster Satele Shan (not that she ever took his advice regarding parenting) for his achievements and contributions to the healing arts!"

The holocron's scowl deepened, as he puffed himself up in pride.

"And while he might not have been some saber-twirling duelists or ever pulled a Sith cruiser from out of the sky. He has on record successfully rehabilitated and brought back to the Light 14 Dark Jedi, turned 3 sith lords to the Light, and convinced a Dashade assassin to take up horticulture... all without landing a single strike!"

Aphra shrank back a little.

"Now Doctor Aphra, unless you want me to get into your Daddy issues in front of your would-be paramour, I suggest you Sit Down and Shut Up. This holocron's got a Jedi learner in need of learning!"

Aphra, gobsmacked, stared at Fray'Zarr in silence. Luke couldn't help just a bit of a smile.

"I am all ears, Master Fray'Zarr," Luke said... Though at Aphra's hurt look, he did squeeze her hand comfortingly.

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