“A little of both- I think.” Leia mused, not seeming confused by Weiss’s question, but contemplative. “Well, as far as I know ..one is born with the ability to use these powers, but they must be taught.” She was basing this on both her experience and Luke’s. Neither had known the potential they had in the Force. It did clarify certain unexplained things, and experiences they had both had growing up. “Theoretically ..one can live without knowing they have the Force, as it’s called- if they were untrained, or never made aware of it.” For such an incredible power, it really was so strange. “If that makes sense?”
Ah. Those unfamiliar with space travel were not uncommon here, if anything it was stranger to have traveled the stars in Starklandia. “Starships are common in my galaxy, they allow for interplanetary travel. It’s not the same of every person who’s come here, but where I’m from there are many inhabited planets, hundreds of species and cultures-” She didn’t want to go on for too long and bore the woman, but at least she could give her an idea of of things, if she wished.
Leia couldn’t help but smile as she listened, perhaps she didn’t know these people, but Weiss was certainly painting a picture of their personalities, through which her fondness for her friends shone, or so Leia thought. “Needing someone to make certain he doesn’t hurt himself too badly, sounds familiar.” Octane generally meant well, as far as she knew but, from what she’d learned of the man, he did indeed have a penchant for caring less about his well being and more about the thrill.