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[ The image that appears to the network is that of a young woman, dark-haired and dark-eyed, a slightly confused but nevertheless determined expression on her features.

She's just woken up not too long ago on the back of a giant turtle. There's an adjustment period. ]

I'm not sure if this is the right way to go about it, but I've been informed by our hosts here that we're required to work for our keep and pay for our own needs [ food, must have food, her life has been doled out in quarter-portions for so long ], so I wanted to offer my services to anyone looking for hire.

I'm a mechanic first and foremost; my experience is with engineering and navigation of starships, but I can apply what I know to virtually almost any kind of mode of transportation — speeders, bikes, any kind of propulsion craft. I'm fairly good with my hands and am capable of building entirely with scrap. I have no preference what type of setting or location the work itself might be in; I'm very flexible. So if there is a need for it, I would appreciate hearing back about any interest.

[ the barest of pauses, and then: ] My name's Rey.

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[ The being on the screen shown to her is intriguing, but not unusual to Rey — on Jakku there had been a variety of sentient beings other than humans scrounging out a living in the desert wasteland, and green skin and unusual eyes are nothing inordinately strange.

She nods into the feed. ] Aya. It is good to meet you. Are you a mechanic, as well? Have you been successful in finding work, here?

Among other things, yes.

Before my involuntary arrival in this world, I was stationed on a ship, serving as the navigational computer and fellow Green Lantern. [And since she anticipated the young woman's next question based on experience:] Green Lanterns are a sort of...military organization, would be an adequate parallel. We travel throughout Guardian Space and aid those who otherwise would not possess the strength or power to defend themselves.

[As for the latter part of her question...]

I have been employed for an extended period of time at a locally-run company known as Stark Industries. Here, I am able to make great use of my knowledge in the areas of science and technological advances.

...Other things? [ she's curious, but she's not going to press in the face of the rest of what Aya says. ]

I'm curious to hear more about this military organization you were a part of. What sort of situations required you to be called to others' defense, throughout the galaxy?

[ - and - ] ...Is Stark Industries hiring?

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There any any number of reason in which one might request the services of a Green Lantern. We protect those who might find themselves under unwarranted attack by an antagonistic source. Or perhaps aid one in need a rescuing due to interstellar travel mishaps. In some instances, it has even proven the mistaken culture of the residents themselves who required interference.

[Such as the Star Sapphires' beliefs in capturing one's True Love and encasing them in those crystals. Or the tribes unknowingly donning yellow crystals that were inciting feelings of paranoia and fear where none were necessary.]

Hirings are not my department. However, I can assure you that there is no harm in venturing to the company in person and putting in a request.

[At worst, she would only be turned away.]

That's very admirable, what you and the Green Lanterns do. [ and she means it; her praise isn't given freely. ] It's a lot like what I've heard the Jedi Knights of old used to do, back in the days of the Old Republic, where I'm from.

And I will take the tip and follow up with the company; I'm not sure whether they need someone with my skillset, but it won't hurt to try.

[She nodded at the words, unsurprised. And with good reason.]

Yes, I have spoken at notable length about these...Jedi Knights with other individuals residing here.

The parallels are, indeed, rather amusing to note. Given the discrepancies as well.

I'm curious — how are they dissimilar?

You've spoken to others here about Jedi Knights? [ that definitely causes her to perk up. ] Who in Keeliai has heard of them?

A man by the name of Obi-Wan Kenobi, in particular. We shared many conversations about his order.

I was even granted permission to give a full scan of his lightsaber so that I might aid in the construction of another, should it be necessary.