#joopa

It has been a few of days after arriving at Yavin when the Ghost crew brought the survivors of Chopper Base to resettle and continue their work. Rex had been tasked with training new recruits for wilderness survival and combat skills.  While recruits continued to arrive from the far reaches of the galaxy, Hera convinced Rex to take some time off.  He knew what she was trying to do.  Her heart was in the right place.  He decided to take this time to explore the forested wilderness of Yavin and break in his new gear.  It was lighter than his first generation clone armor, and it was better suited for this moon’s climate, however he took the liberty to incorporate his old arm and leg guards to the uniform.  He took his backpack which he stowed next to the door the night before and left the base for the wilderness during the early morning hours.

Rex spent the first several hours of the day skirting the training areas of the base.  Occasionally, he would stay off the main trails and observe the new recruits as they began their basic training.  They were of a variety of ages and physical conditioning. Sadly, the physical conditioning needs more work.  Then again, he remembered since coming out of retirement, he had to improve his own conditioning as well.  During his adventures with the Ghost crew, he realized he had lost a few pounds.  Working with Zeb helped in this regard.  His large lumbering frame made him a great runner, even while he was walking, Rex had to jog along in order to keep up with him.

Continuing on his journey, Rex disappeared into the densely forested areas, surveying the terrain several miles from the base.  The base itself was well protected, but not much of the surrounding areas were explored to his liking.  There is too much unknown here.  

It was getting late. Time to set up camp.  A rustling noise caught his attention.  A scurrying from behind suddenly a flicker of movement past his right shoulder and into the tree line.  Rex looked in the tree canopy above him and saw a pair of Convorees playing amongst its branches, then eventually settling down and snuggling next to each other. 

Those fliers seem to be everywhere these days. He thought as he recalls seeing them on several planets. 

Unexpectedly his stomach gave a loud gurgling noise which surprised even him.  The Convorees looked at him with wide curious eyes.  

Rex chuckled as he lightly scratched his belly and said, “Don’t worry little guys.  I’m not that hungry.”  

Rex: Put it back!

Gregor: Aww. But Capta-

Rex: NOW!

Bye, Bye Big Bongo.