The corners of Dr. Kalonia's lips quirked upward in amusement. Yes, she could easily picture such a scenario, though it was likely more comical in her mind than it would be in reality. "I'll be sure to make a note of it in their programming," she said. They were generally pretty good about that sort of thing, but if it kept them intact, she'd make it a standing order.
Leia gave Ben's shoulder a gentle squeeze and sent a gentle pulse of affection and support through the Force as she felt that weight settle on him. That would be one of the many things they'd have to work through together. But both Leia and Doctor Kalonia noted that there was someone conspicuously absent from Ben's list.
"Given that you just named several of the most stubborn and persistently caring people in the galaxy, that sounds like a good list," Dr. Kalonia said. "But there's one more person I think you should add to it. You might not like the idea, but I recommend involving your uncle and former Jedi Master as well."
"The impact of the Force as it relates to medicine is unfortunately an under-studied subject," she said. "But given that your mother has been my patient for some time now, I made it a point to read up on what I could. According to surviving records, the Jedi order banned fasting meditation a century or so before their fall, after one too many cases similar to yours happened. But in those cases, the involvement of their current or former Jedi Master was listed as a turning point in the recovery of those who survived."
"Even though you have more of a support system here than just your former Master, I still think it's important that he be involved," she said. "I understand medicine, but the Force is outside my reach; he would need to be on the same page as the rest of us if I ever needed to consult him on matters relating to it. Though he'll be answerable to me if he does or tries to get you to do anything I feel is against your best interests." Jedi Master or not, she outranked everyone on base when it came to medical matters, and wasn't afraid to use that authority.
"And he'll be answerable to me too," Leia said. "Which will probably be more convincing in the long run." Leia could be incredibly intimidating when she wanted to be, and not even her brother was immune. Especially not her brother.
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Leia gave Ben's shoulder a gentle squeeze and sent a gentle pulse of affection and support through the Force as she felt that weight settle on him. That would be one of the many things they'd have to work through together. But both Leia and Doctor Kalonia noted that there was someone conspicuously absent from Ben's list.
"Given that you just named several of the most stubborn and persistently caring people in the galaxy, that sounds like a good list," Dr. Kalonia said. "But there's one more person I think you should add to it. You might not like the idea, but I recommend involving your uncle and former Jedi Master as well."
"The impact of the Force as it relates to medicine is unfortunately an under-studied subject," she said. "But given that your mother has been my patient for some time now, I made it a point to read up on what I could. According to surviving records, the Jedi order banned fasting meditation a century or so before their fall, after one too many cases similar to yours happened. But in those cases, the involvement of their current or former Jedi Master was listed as a turning point in the recovery of those who survived."
"Even though you have more of a support system here than just your former Master, I still think it's important that he be involved," she said. "I understand medicine, but the Force is outside my reach; he would need to be on the same page as the rest of us if I ever needed to consult him on matters relating to it. Though he'll be answerable to me if he does or tries to get you to do anything I feel is against your best interests." Jedi Master or not, she outranked everyone on base when it came to medical matters, and wasn't afraid to use that authority.
"And he'll be answerable to me too," Leia said. "Which will probably be more convincing in the long run." Leia could be incredibly intimidating when she wanted to be, and not even her brother was immune. Especially not her brother.