I’m too proud to beg, but could we PLEASE have companion side quests back and pretty please….Could we make Jonas Balkar a regular character?
You already teased us by having him show up in the story as the republic contact in Onslaught #StarWarstheOldRepublic #JonasBalkar @swtor.com
Before she starts her SIS assignment, Brey’enne goes to secretly meet Jonas for the first time.
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the veteran SIS operative Jonas Balkar at 72. from the Star Wars the old Republic story: “family is more than blood” *art by Preston Tucker
Yep that silver fox did it to me again. That’s okay Jonas. i still love you. #JonasBalkar #StarWarstheOldRepublic
The morning air on Yavin was thick and warm, heavy with damp earth and the scent of moss. Somewhere behind him, laughter drifted quiet, intimate. Not loud. Not careless. The kind of sound that only existed between two people who were settled into each other. He knew without seeing it. Borias would be close to Theron now. Not possessive. Not flashy. Just there-solid, attentive, unshakably present. That was the part that hurt. Jonas paused at the edge of the landing platform, resting a hand on the cold metal railing. The jungle stretched endlessly before him, green and alive and indifferent. He let out a slow breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. You did everything right, he told himself. You stepped back. You didn't trap him. You didn't make promises you couldn't keep. But still... He remembered Theron at eighteensharp-eyed, eager, desperate in that quiet way that only people starved for affection ever were. How quickly he'd attached. How fiercely. How Jonas had seen it coming and been too much of a coward-or too much of a realistto stop it before it went too far. Jonas had loved him and THAT was the cruelest truth. But love, for Jonas, had always been reckless. Temporary. A thing that burned bright and then left wreckage behind.
He knew himself too well. He would have broken Theron eventually—slowly, carelessly, without meaning to. Borias hadn't. That Sith, no, that man, had looked at Theron like he was something precious, something worth protecting even from himself. Jonas had seen it immediately. The way Borias listened. The way he STAYED. Jonas swallowed, jaw tightening. That's what I couldn't give you, he thought, And that's why he deserves you and not me. The shuttle engines whined softly as the pilot signaled readiness. Jonas climbed aboard without ceremony, taking a seat near the viewport. As the ramp lifted, he allowed himself one final indulgence-one last thought of what might have been. Theron laughing in a cramped SIS office on Coruscant, Theron asleep on a safehouse couch, mussed hair falling into his eyes, Theron looking at him like Jonas was the center of his universe. It had terrified him then, and it still did. It always would. The shuttle lifted off, Yavin's ruins shrinking beneath the canopy. Jonas watched until the stronghold vanished into the green. "Be happy, kid," he murmured to the empty cabin. "Please... I really need this."
The envy lingered-quiet, bitter, undeniable-but beneath it was something steadier...Relief. Because for the first time since Nar Shaddaa, Jonas Balkar knew the truth with absolute certainty: Theron Shan hadn't lost anything by losing him, He'd gained everything by finding Lord Borias.
Jonas says goodbye to Theron again.
-End-
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i’m pretty sure they have something similar to Viagra in the Star Wars universe.
With the amount of lovemaking that Theron and Jonas are doing, I’m pretty sure at 60 and 72 they might need it.
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yup. did it with Jonas.
he’s about to go into book 4 with Theron
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Theron is in total shock when Borias asks him to meet to discuss his involvement with Jonas
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Awkward silence followed. Forty four years of history lingered between them. Not together all that time of course, but the memories and experiences were there. The love, the hurt, the longing... Even moreso than what Theron had with Lord Borias. Theron stared at Jonas, his first real love. His emotions started to race. "Jonas..." Jonas sat on the bed, patting the space next to him. "Come on kid we need to talk." Theron's face lined with worry. He sat next to the man that he loved so long ago. "What's going on?" Jonas placed hand over his mouth. "I need to tell you something and I need you not to freak out. " Theron looked up at him curiously. Jonas continued. I don't know if Brey has said anything to you, but you need to know. Please don't be upset with me." "Uh oh. What did you do?" Jonas let out a breath, long and measured, like he was steadying himself before a jump. "I didn't plan it, honest. She came to me." he said quietly. "Stars know I didn't go looking for it. And if I could've walked away without hurting anyone, I would have." Theron's shoulders tensed. "Jonas."
"I met her on Nar Shaddaa," Jonas continued, eyes fixed on the floor now. "She didn't tell me who she was at first. Used a different name. Different face. SIS habits die hard, I guess." Theron frowned. "Met... who?" Jonas looked up then, really looked at him. "Your daughter." The words landed heavy. Theron stared at him, unblinking. For a heartbeat-two-there was nothing. Then a short, incredulous laugh escaped him. "You're kidding." "I wish I were." Theron stood abruptly, pacing a step away, then another. "Jonas, she's..." "An adult," Jonas said quickly. "Fully grown. Independent. Stronger than either of us were at her age. I swear to you, Theron, I would never..." Theron held up a hand, breathing hard. "I'm not saying you would. I just-of all the people in the galaxy-" "I know." Jonas's voice cracked, just slightly. "That's why I didn't tell you. Why she didn't either. Not because we wanted to lie to you. Because we didn't want to hurt you." Theron searched his face, looking for excuses, bravado, anything careless. He found none. "How long?" Theron asked quietly. "A year now. Maybe a little more."
getting hit with shocking news, Theron isn’t sure what to do with it.
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ugh we really need editing on this damn app
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no violence, but getting hit with something that’s serious and you’re in in total shock.
**Vibes**
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From: Subject: • Jonas Balkar RE: Beginnings I'm really enjoying the story you forwarded, even though the subject is a little obvious. Being pals with Havoc Squad has perks! Followed any other good authors lately? Watch the game the other day? Your bet panned out yet again. Back to back wins, impressive!
got this random message from Jonas today. Interesting.
I wonder what story Brey’enne sent him?
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Jonas Balkar with his protégé the 18 year old Theron Shan from Star Wars the Old Republic
Theron and Jonas 44 years later
I cried the whole way, but it was so worth it.
Swtor never did Jonas justice.
I was so pissed that they never made him a regular character, so I fixed that.
Theron with Jonas at 18, and 44 years later
(present day)
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Theron Shan at 60 from the Star Wars story: “Family is more than Blood”
Veteran SIS agentJonas Balkar at 72. from the Star Wars story “Family is more than blood”
As writers, do you feel your characters pain?
I sure do. The scenes with Theron and Jonas were so heart wrenching.
I haven’t been this emotional in years.
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Theron Shan at 60. from the Star Wars story: “family is more than blood.”
Jonas Balkar the retired SIS agent at 72. From the Star Wars story: “family is more than blood.”
As writers, do you feel your characters pain?
I sure do. The scenes with Theron and Jonas were so heart wrenching.
I haven’t been this emotional in years.
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The story did a total U turn on me
I kinda love it when the characters take over to tell their story
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3606bby Odessen the Star of Coruscant- Theron's quarters Brey'enne watched them from the doorway for a long moment before either man noticed her. Theron stood near the window, arms crossed, posture calm in that practiced way of his—but she knew him too well. The tension was there, quiet and familiar. Jonas sat at the table, older now, softer around the edges, hands wrapped around a mug he hadn't touched. They looked at each other like people who had memorized the same map and then spent decades walking different roads. Brey cleared her throat gently. "Okay," she said, breaking the silence. "I'm not here to ambush either of you, so relax." Theron turned first. "Kiddo " She held up a hand. "Dad. Let me finish." Jonas huffed a breath, half-smile tugging at his mouth. "Still terrifying," he murmured. She stepped fully into the room, folding her arms-not defensive, just steady. "You two have spent most of your lives orbiting the same wound. I grew up hearing pieces of it from both sides, even when neither of you meant to talk about it."
Theron's jaw tightened. "Brey—" "No," she said gently, but firmly. "You taught me that avoidance isn't healing. It's just... delayed pain." That landed. Jonas looked down at his hands. "She's right," he said quietly. "Always has been smarter than both of us." Theron sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. "I don't even know what we're supposed to do here." Brey smiled softly. "You don't have to do anything. You just have to stop pretending the other one doesn't matter." She turned to Jonas. "You didn't leave because you didn't Love him. You left because you were afraid you'd ruin him." Jonas swallowed. "That fear never went away." Then she looked at her father. "And you didn't hurt forever because he left. You hurt because you thought it meant you weren't enough." Theron didn't answer right away. When he did, his voice was quieter than usual. "I was eighteen. I loved like the galaxy was ending." Jonas nodded once. "And I loved like it already had." Silence settled again-but this time it wasn't sharp.
Brey'enne stepped between them, placing a hand on each of their arms. "I don't need either of you to rewind time. I just want you to stop carrying this alone." She looked at Jonas. "You're not stealing anything from me. I'm happy. Truly." Then to Theron, smiling in that way that was unmistakably his daughter's. "And you... you don't have to be the strong one anymore. Not here." Theron looked at Jonas then. Really looked at him. "You hurt me," he said, honestly. Jonas met his gaze. "I know." "And you loved me," Theron continued Jonas didn't hesitate this time. "I still do." That did it. Theron exhaled, the last of the old armor slipping away. "I don't need us to be what we were," he said. "I just... don't want you gone again." Jonas stood, slow but sure. "I'm not going anywhere." Brey'enne smiled, stepping back toward the door. "Good," she said lightly. "Because Arn's expecting me, and I'd rather not explain why I orchestrated an emotional intervention."
new pages. Oof. the story did a total u turn on me. I guess this is what happens when your characters write the story for you.😏😄
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no goblets anywhere, so i used cup instead
Jonas and Theron have a moment with Brey’enne.
The story did a total u turn on me. Oof.
My cup runneth over.
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it’s all matter of perspective and artistic license. In “annihilation” Theron Shan runs around in underwear, in “Family is more than blood “Jonas Balkar is the sexy senior who spends his time naked. 😏😁
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Well… i pumped out like 10-12 pages of Jonas content for book 3.
now I just need to upload the pages to the archive. Brey’enne is developing nicely.
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here’s what I got so far:
archiveofourown.org/works/705358...
-Silver-
Brey’enne has a new mission , a sensitive one that she can’t fail.
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Doing some more story with Jonas. Swtor dropped the ball on that one. Another missed opportunity. That’s okay…i fixed it as I always do when the story comes up short or is lacking.
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Brey tries to tie up loose ends and cure old wounds.
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3628bby Yavin 4 Wownomore stronghold The breeze blue lightly as Jonas stood up on the overlook platform. He gazed out at the vast swamplands, high above the valley beyond. Theron had come a long way he thought, his mind drifting off in memories of their time together. He heard a shuffle behind him, then noticed Theron climbing up the ladder to the overlook tower. Jonas smiled at him, hair tussled, bags under his eyes. "Great view you got here. Didn't you sleep?" Theron half smiled at him, ready for a snarky remark, but he was too tired to argue, Theron said "it was my wedding night Jonas what do you expect?" Jonas let out a hearty laugh. "Fair enough." Theron looked up at him. "I thought you left for Coruscant last night with Joanis and the others." Jonas rubbed the back of his neck, nervously, an old habit he had. "I did, but then I came back." He let out a heavy sigh. "I uh.... needed to talk to you for a bit." Theron paused. Wondering what he could possibly say after all these years. "I'm happy you invited me Theron, and i'm even happier that you found somebody that wasn't gonna abandon you." He grabbed Theron by the shoulders. "We could've had something special, but I really messed it up huh?" Theron couldn't help but smile. "Yeah... Jonas laughed under his breath, but it wasn't a cheerful sound. "Stars, kid... I think about it sometimes. You and me. Who we were back then." He sighed, shaking his head. "But you found him, and look at you now." Theron stepped closer beside him, gazing out over the misty Yavin canopy.
the SIS agent Theron Shan from the Star Wars story “Family is more than blood” a smiling young man with 5 o’clock shadow and spiked hair wearing a red leather motorcycle jacket with black and white trim.
Jonas Balkar from the Star wars story “family is more than blood.” a mature man with parted brown hair. a white shirt under a brown leather jacket
posted two pages of this scene already. Here’s the first two pages.
Jonas visits Theron to tie up loose ends.
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Jonas visits Theron after the wedding and ties up loose ends
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from the Star Wars Story “the Broken Throne”
History repeats itself.
Jonas spent quality time with her father , now Brey’enne is flirting with the old guy (Jonas is 71 in the current timeline of my story.)
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Theron’s Journal Subj: Nar Shaddaa - The Morning After I don't know how to make sense of this. I thought... I thought if someone finally wanted me, really wanted me, that it would fix something in me I didn't know how to name. Jonas kissed me like I mattered, held me like 1 mattered. He made me feel things I didn't know I could feel, and for a few hours, I wasn't incomplete, or unwanted, or forgotten. For a few hours, I felt whole. I keep replaying everything. Every time he touched me. gentle, careful, almost reverent. He made me feel safe. Not just physically, but inside. And then he told me "I love you, but..." and everything after that felt like falling. He said I deserved better. He said he's bad for me. He said he wouldn't stay. I know he thinks he's doing the right thing. Maybe he is, But stars, it hurts. I didn't expect to cry. I didn't expect to feel this... broken. I should be stronger than this. Master Zho would've told me to breathe, to meditate, to let go. But meditation won't help. Letting go won't help. I wanted a chance. Just one... With him. Maybe it's stupid. Maybe I'm stupid. I don't know what to do with all this inside me. All I know is that last night changed me. He changed me. I wish I knew how to move on.
Jonas didn't go far. He wandered the neon-lit streets of Nar Shaddaa, hands shoved into his pockets, heart heavier than he wanted to admit. He stopped on a balcony overlooking the endless cityscape - speeders streaking by, music thrumming from levels below, the entire moon alive and loud. And yet he felt completely alone. He leaned forward against the railing, squeezing it until his knuckles whitened. "Stars... damn it... I love him," he muttered. "but he's just a kid..." But Jonas knew the truth: Theron wasn't a kid anymore. Theron was a man now and a good one. A better one than Jonas ever gave himself credit for deserving. And that's why Jonas had to walk away; not because he wanted to, but because if he stayed... he didn't even want to think about that. He replayed the night in his mind - Theron's trembling breath, the way he'd reached for him with something like trust, like hope. It twisted something sharp in Jonas's chest. "He's going to hate me," Jonas whispered. And... maybe he should. Because Jonas DID love him, Just...not in the way Theron needed. Not in the way Theron deserved. He stared at the sky, fighting the ache in his throat. "Please," he whispered to no one, "find someone who won't hurt you like I will."
"He's going to hate me," Jonas whispered. And... maybe he should. Because Jonas DID love him, Just...not in the way Theron needed. Not in the way Theron deserved. He stared at the sky, fighting the ache in his throat. "Please," he whispered to no one, "find someone who won't hurt you like I will." ************************ LATER THAT NIGHT... Theron closed his journal quietly. His eyes burned, but he refused to cry again. He wasn't a child. He wasn't weak. He could survive this. He'd survived worse. But when he looked at the imprint in the pillow where Jonas's head had been, the ache returned, slow and deep, like something bruised but still beating. He whispered into the empty room. "Why wasn't I enough?" The city outside hummed in answer. He curled up on the couch, wrapped in his jacket, journal clutched to his chest. And for the first time in years, he fell asleep crying. For the next several days, Theron avoided Jonas. Not because Jonas told him to...but because seeing him would have shattered whatever was left holding Theron together. He would threw himself into work instead.
SIS agent Jonas Balkar with his protégé young Theron Shan
get out the tissues kids.
we are heading into the trauma center.
I actually cried when I wrote these.
this was Theron’s early days as an SIS agent.
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Jonas suffers silently, Regretting his decision.
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Two words: Jonas Balkar. @swtor.com
why didn’t he ever become a regular character? I’m so disappointed in you.
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Jonas Balkar. i was bummed that #Swtor
didn’t make him a reoccurring NPC in the game. He’s very popular in fanfic.
I gave him a cameo at Theron’s wedding.
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