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2nd Transmission, Return of the Jedi [Voice]

Good evening everyone, this is Luke Skywalker returning from a mission at the behest of our...keepers. Did I miss anything important? I only have a sketchy time-frame for how long I was outside of the compound. I am alright, it just took longer than I anticipated thanks to the weather.

Next, I would like to extend a greeting to all of the newcomers I've seen wandering around the village. I have not been around very long myself, but should you require assistance I would be more than happy to help in any way that I can.

Finally, the weather here seems to have gotten colder, and it was my understanding that in many other worlds this time of year is considered a feast time or festival? It may seem like a strange request, but I've thought quite a bit about, and gotten curious about the customs and traditions of other homes. If you would be willing to share information about your home's winter culture I would be very interested to hear it.

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You didn't miss too much that was important, Luke, unless drinking too much and watching fireworks a few nights ago counts for anything. [not that you seem like you're the type...]

Other than that, Christmas was a few weeks ago--that holiday I told you about back with the turkeys. There's always parties and stuff, and sometimes gifts are exchanged. Our 'keepers' seem to like that holiday themselves...

[If the pair of fuzzy slippers he found in his room on Christmas morning was any indication of that. Irritation tempted him to burn them, but practicality spared their presence for the time being.]

But, like I said, Unimportant. You didn't miss much.

[A somewhat wistful tone responds back, the Jedi remembering the conclusion of the Battle of Endor]

Sounds like I missed a good time then. I enjoy fireworks.

[Luke shifts tones, more curious now]

What sort of gifts are exchanged? and I seem to recall this being considered the changing of the years?

Well, that depends on the person. I had a lovely woman give me a drawing this year, if you want an example. One year, I stole an entire jewelry store for my girl. But, that was Christmas, a little bit of a different holiday.

But yeah, cool things can happen when a new year comes along. A lot of times people just want to have a party--there were a few nice ones around here. I mean, they're nothing like what goes down at the Champs-Elysees annually...but it was still nice.

You stole an entire jewelry store for one woman? Wow, thats pretty intense, Lupin. She must mean a lot to you.

[a pause]

Are presents exclusively for lovers, or do friends and family give them too?

She's the one who will stab me in the back at a moment's notice. Though, admittedly, it was mostly because the owner said it was impossible. [He chuckles.] Man, did I prove her wrong!

And you're right in asking that. It isn't just exclusive to lovers. You can give a gift to anyone you like really, even teachers or neighbors. It's an all around touchy-feely holiday.

Not that I'm complaining. I like touchy-feely.

Sounds like...a lovely lady for a daring scoundrel like yourself. Is she here with you in Luceti?

[Luke laughs again, Lupin really DOES remind him of Han sometimes]

She is. I'd have it no other way either.

[There's a brief pause. When Lupin continues, its in a tone full of curiosity and the implication of secrecy.]

Anyway. Missions, you say? Do tell. I've been..ah... [Air quotes--mostly for Lupin's own sake. He's aware that they aren't seen.] 'Gathering information.'

[Translation: plotting like a madman.]

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Well, I just opted to go out on one of those Malnosso sponsored missions. It allowed me to get out of the compound, get my bearings a bit. We're definitely not in my home Galaxy, which I only had the faintest hope of being anyway.

Mostly it was just me running a series of skirmishes against that Third Party.

Actually, I was hoping we could meet in person--I was wondering about intel of a different kind of variety. I can give you some too, quid pro quo and all, but not over these channels.

[Not when anyone could be listening in, even with the filters fully on. Maybe it was needlessly paranoid, but Lupin wanted to keep his plans as much on the D.L. as was possible. He'd ruined that enough already with his own actions during that Shift he experienced. No need to mess it up further.]

Sure. Where would you like to meet up, Lupin?

[He totally understands...and is happy to help out, but he's still a dork!]

[...dorkiness is so noted. Luke was still Luke, no matter what.]

Well...where are you at the moment?

I'm in my apartment, but I could easily be elsewhere. What did you have in mind?

Which house and which room?

"House 5, room 24"

[Wait a minute--that was the same building. How had they not seen eachother!?

...in hindsight, it probably had something to do with Lupin either sneaking out through back entrances and being borderline hikikomori at the worst times.]

Hang on a sec--be right there.

[The book was closed at this, and a window opened. If Lupin made his calculations right, Luke should be very close to his room on the level directly below.

He grabbed a length of rope (another remnant of that Shift) and tied one end of it to his bed. The other was hefted out the window. With only a light coat and gloves to protect him from the cold, he climbed out the window and scaled down the wall to the window directly below.

Once there, it was easy to pick his way along the sills to find the right window.

He knocked, and grinned.]

[Luke was sitting in his chair, idly waiting for Lupin's knock when he heard a most curious tapping on his window. Blinking, he turned to see the thief grinning in his window, holding onto a rope. The scene was so ridiculous...and so Lupin...that he couldn't help but laugh as he opened it up for his friend.]

Well...thats one way to make an entrance...

[Lupin entered, still smiling.]

Why do things the easy way when you can do it the fun way?

[Luke laughs again]

Fair enough, but the fun way often takes longer.

That's what makes it fun!

[He shuts the window and tucks his hands into his pockets, idly looking around for any possible interference and listening for possible unwanted audiences. Satisfied with his findings, he wanders over to the couch and flops onto it.]

Anyway, Luke. quid pro quo. I can give you intel on what I've gathered, and tell you why I recognized you--and others, probably--if you can tell me anything you've gathered about the terrain beyond the barrier and what you learned about the enemies of our enemies.

[Lukes nods, all to happy to share]

Sure, but first, lets have a seat. I'll make you some tea. I found some interesting blends from another world. Oolong...sounds like such a funny word.

It's Chinese--a country that makes funny words like that where I come from. [smile.] It's pretty good tea too. You'll like it.

[A part of Lupin marveled at the domesticity of it. He never expected to sit down and have a cup of tea with Luke Skywalker, of all people!]

[Luke nods, pouring cups for the both of them]

Here you are, Lupin. I hope its good. So...what did you discover while I was out, my friend?

[Ah, straight to the point. He could appreciate this in a man. It was a respectable trait.

Lupin took a sip of his tea and leaned back with an inscrutable smile. Playing his cards close was an old habit, and not even the quaint nature of Luceti was going to break that.]

A few things--where did you want me to begin?

[Luke shrugs, obviously Lupin was going to be doing this more like Lando than Han]

I'd like to know more about our keepers if you have any information on them. Also, I'd like to know more about the barrier, and any information you'd consider to be useful.

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