i was learning to essentially read minds using the force with kreia bc i could, and when i sort of accidentally sort of on purpose read atton's mind, he was playing pazaak (in universe card game) in his head. kreia said it wasn't the only weird thing he thought of, he also did the things he mentions below and also THOUGHT OF SOME REAL DIRTY SHIT. anyway after i was done with kreia, i went to atton and asked why he played pazaak in his head

Atton: Passes the time. It's better than listing off engine sequencers, memorizing hyperspace routes, or counting ticks in the power couplings.
Meetra: [Repair] There are no ticks in the power coupling––it's fixed.
Atton: Of course it's fixed. And that's why you should count the ticking in the power coupling, too.
Meetra: You're not making any sense.
Atton: ::Silent, looks at you, frowns.::
Atton: Why do I play pazaak? All right, I'll show you.
Meetra: If it's a friendly game, sure.

we played pazaak and i lost because i am shitty at prediction and the rng gods hate me

Atton: Good match... Now, what are you thinking about right now?
Meetra: Wondering if you had a skifter up your sleeve.
Atton: Fair enough. But that's why I play pazaak in my head.
Atton: Because if you don't, you;ve left the door open. And anyone could walk right in.
Meetra: Atton, before, I felt your mind. With Kreia's help. I'm sorry.
Atton: Of course you did. You see, Jedi...light or dark...do it, more often than you'd think. But I never heard one say they were sorry before... That's a new house rule.
Meetra: You play pazaak to shield your thoughts.
Atton: No, I play pazaak in my head.
Atton: But while I'm doing that, it's a lot harder for someone to walk in.
Meetra: Can you teach me to shield my thoughts?
Atton: No. I can only teach you to play pazaak. Do you understand what I'm saying?
Meetra: No––I want to learn to shield my mind.
Atton: That's not something I can teach you––you've come to the wrong guy.
Meetra: Then I want to learn to play pazaak.
Atton: Good. Now you understand.
Atton: All right, I'll deal, then.
Attone: If you're ever fighting someone who has power over your mind...whether light or dark...play pazaak. Start listing hyperspace routes. Recite engine sequencers.
Atton: And when they try to use their powers on you, suddenly it's not as easy as they thought.
Atton: Because you'll be right here with me, playing pazaak, where they can't reach you.

AND THER EIT IS THERIT IS THER EIT IS THAT LAST LINE FUCKED ME HOLY SSHIT!!!!!!!1 fuck this salt beast, he's wriggled his way into my heart and now my blood pressure is through the roof