Coruscant. My second home. Phineus Gage wandered through the busy streets, making his way to the assigned hotel. He reconized every building, every street. He missed the night sky. It seemed it was best from Coruscant. On Mustafar, it was all the same. Plain black, with tints of red. On Coruscant, it was like a completely different sky, lit up with building lights, and filled with stars.
Phineus, and the rest of his Squadron mates, were given a weekend off. A much needed one. They were awaiting new orders, and as much as Phineus wanted to get back into his TIE fighter, he still would like to remain on Coruscant for a little while longer. Sure a weekend was nice, but how much can you accomplish in one tiny weekend?
He was still in uniform, but didn't get as many odd looks as some of his comrades may have.
Maybe they reconize me, doubtful, but possible. Phineus made his way into Olav's All Night Diner, grabbed a to-go cup of Coruscant's finest Caf, and headed for the Starbright-Inn.
"Name please?"
R-29-Z, a receptionist droid, took down Phineus' information.
"Gage, Phineus."
"Reason for stay?"
"Vacation."
R-29 tapped away at his computer, every so often looking back at Phineus' ID card. Once he was happy the information matched up, he handed it back to Phineus.
"Room A-47 please. All your pilot friends are on the same floor, refrshments are down the hall to your right, and the room service will be charged to your card. Have a nice stay sir."
Not half bad, for a cheap place. Phineus mused. The bathroom was sparkling, the bed was made with velvet sheets, and the holonews was being displayed in the mini-living room.
They spoil us. Phineus turned off the holonews and considered sleeping. His body was tired, but his brain dissagreed. He felt.. anxious. He needed to get out and do something.
And this is Coruscant, there's always something worth doing.
"It was his destiny to join the Empire. He saw death, hatred, evil. How he came out sane, I may never know. If he can control his fear, then Phineus' potential will never be greater."
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