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Library [10/05]

Rory bustled into the library a bit sleepily, and took her place behind the desk with her massive cup of coffee and her reading for Literature for the week.

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"Yes, honey," Rory said, ruffling his hair. "Just until I close this afternoon, but yes."

Luke cuddled the books close to his chest, heedless of potential bites that may occur. "Is there anything else back here you think I should see?"

Rory bit her lip, staring at the box on the shelf.

"No, there's something else," she finally said, gently lifting it and setting it out on the table. "You should open that."

Luke opened the box and carefully lifted out the machine inside. "It's so old," he breathed.

"I don't know how to work it," she admitted softly, folding her hands behind her back. "It should be...." She did some quick mental math. "About thirty years old, for you."

Luke gave the machine an appraising look, then pushed the button on the front. A hologram of a wizened green alien projected from the top and began speaking.

Luke jumped. "Hello."

"That's the original Yoda," Rory whispered."And he can't hear you."

"I know what a holo is," Luke said with a smile, then turned his attention to what Yoda was saying.

When the image faded away, Luke stood there, stunned.

"So."

Ever the great conversationalist, that Rory.

"So...there really was a prophecy about my father."

Luke was having some serious trouble verbalizing.

"I told you that," Rory pointed out, sounding a little hurt.

Luke bit his lip. "I know," he said. "It's just more real? coming from Yoda."

He was still having problems remembering to blink.

"Well...now you know," Rory said softly. "I don't know if he actually managed it, in a weird way, or not. He used to feel really pressured about the whole thing."

"I can imagine," Luke said, eyes wide. He ran a hand through his hair. "I'm glad I saw it, though."

"I wasn't sure whether to show you," she admitted. "It's kind of...you know, a lot to handle."

"In a weird way, it makes me feel better," Luke said, clutching the books closer to his chest. "Like I'm not the only one who's been under pressure."

"Yeah, and you presumably don't have bizarre supernatural experiences surrounding your life," Rory said. "I mean, you're obviously strong in the Force, but I don't think you're the Chosen One, expected to bring balance to the whole thing. You're not expected to do it all alone, are you?"

"I don't know who else is going to help me with the Jedi parts," Luke said, looking a little more panicked. "I mean, I'm getting bits and pieces from people here, but in the end, it's just going to me."

"You'll have help," Rory said. "The books, me, Isabel, Aeryn - and a lot of it is instinct."

"You think I can do it?" Luke asked, looking very unsure of himself.

"No." Rory gave him a smile. "I know you can."

Luke leaned over and gave her a quick peck on the cheek. "That means a lot," he said quietly.

"Anytime you need to hear it," she said, feeling a vague sense of déjà vu.

Luke gave her a shy smile. "I'll remember," he promised. He gestured towards the door. "I can study these all day, right?"

"All day," she promised. "I'm closing in a few hours, but you can stay until then."

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