Eighth Transmission: A Jedi turns 30. [Action/Voice, Forward Dated to May 24th]

[thefinaljedi]

Action

[Today, Luke is fairly active and out and about. The sleeping troubles caused by the possessive ghost of Nomi Sunrider were getting him down, but for the time being the ancient Jedi in his head seemed content to let him have THIS day. He wakes up quite early, and instead of his usual exercises and meditation, he can instead be found at the item shop, riffling through a myriad of junk like he does periodically, checking for objects from home. Today, he's feeling particularly lucky, and...as luck would have it he finds something. A package of cards, with strange, circular cards covered in Corellian script. Pocketing them, he makes his way around to the bakery, picking up a few pastries, and even sits down in the tea house, thumbing through the cards with a happy look on his face.

Eventually he makes his way home, stopping to pick up food from a shop. When he gets home he takes great pains to clean the entire house, with the help of R2D2 and a trio of small remote droids that he'd finally finished constructing.]

[Voice: failed filter to Leia Organa Solo]

Leia, I know this transmission won't reach you, but it wouldn't feel right to not send it. Happy Birthday. Give my warmest regards to Han and the kids.

[Voice: sometime during the early afternoon]
Good afternoon everyone. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who's helped me cope with the troubles I've been having these past few weeks. They seem to have subsided for the moment.

Also, today is my thirtieth birthday. I'm not really sure what birthdays mean in your worlds, but in mine it is a day for family and friends to get together and have a meal. Most of my family is not here, but I would very much like it if people would stop by and share some sort of food with me. Anyone is welcome, as I'm always glad to make new acquaintances, and its considered auspicious to make friends on one's birthday. I'm happy to prepare food from my home, as well, should anyone be curious enough to try it.

If you are available, my door will be open to anyone today. Community House 5, Room 24. I'd very much like to have people visit.

[With that, he closes the feed, the seal of the New Republic broadcasting for a brief moment]

Comments

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Of course, Luke. I'll head over soon. I just wish I could I could actually make so- actually, I think I will bring something.

[Voice]

[thefinaljedi]

Don't trouble yourself too much, I brought and made quite a lot!

[But he won't say no to the young Avatar]

[Action]

[savedtheworld]

[In about an hour, Aang came knocking at Luke's door. In one hand, he held a plastic-wrapped plate with a bunch of small fruit pies, probably the only thing he could cook. Although they were hastily prepared and probably not much more than average in terms of taste. In Aang's other hand, he held a gift box, which he kept balanced on the palm of his hand. Since his hands were full, he used some quick Earthbending to knock on the door with a rock.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke opened the door, blinking in surprise at the sight of Aang...carrying more than he really should have been.]

Good afternoon Aang. Hold on, let me help!

[He'll just take that plate and give you a free hand]

How in the world did you manage to knock?

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[savedtheworld]

Hey, Luke, happy birthday! [As he's relieved of the plate] Thanks...

[And he answers Luke with a grin.] Just some Earthbending!

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[thefinaljedi]

You really are something else Come in! Earthbending?

[Can't help but smile]

I suppose that involves controlling stone?

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[savedtheworld]

[He nods as he enters.]

Yep! Any part of the earth will do.

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[thefinaljedi]

Truly? That is an interesting skill to have. Being a Bender must be extremely helpful in day to day life.

Please, sit down, make yourself at home.

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[savedtheworld]

It does make things easier! Thanks.

[He starts to walk in search of a seat, but then he looks back at Luke, holding the present in his other hand.]

What should I do with this?

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[thefinaljedi]

[Luke takes it and smiles]

I can take it, Aang. Thank you. You really didn't need to bring me a gift though. Company is enough.

[He pauses, thinking Aang may be pranking him. He seemed like the sort]

Is it something I should open now or later?

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[savedtheworld]

[Aang makes sure to stand near Luke, trying to suppress the grin. There's a series of small holes in the bottom of the parcel, actually.]

You should open it now, Luke!

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke gives Aang an amused look, but slowly undoes the wrapping on the box. DEFINITELY a trap! Slowly and carefully he opens the box...]

[Action]

[savedtheworld]

[Admiral Ackbar had the right idea. Inside the box is a cream pie, fresh from the bakery. And as Luke opened it, Aang slipped his own hand under the box and Airbent through the holes in the box just enough to throw the pie into Luke's face.]

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[thefinaljedi]

[Splat! The pie squishes into Luke's face, cream spraying all over the kitchen.

From behind the plate, laughter echos...but from behind the Avatar...something on the kitchen counter begins to rattle. A blueberry pie zips across the room, levitating with the Force, upending itself onto Aang's head!

Luke pulls the pan off his face, licking the cream from around his mouth]

I was going to try and pie you first...but well played!

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[savedtheworld]

[He ain't even mad. He laughs and starts to wipe the pie off while just licking some.]

Thanks. I didn't see that coming. [So that was his Force in action!] I see you learned quickly!

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Of course. I have friends who are pranksters at home. If you could only see some of the things we've done to each other.

[He offers Aang a towel before cleaning off his face]

Thats pretty good pie. I'm glad I picked up a few more.

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[savedtheworld]

Sounds like I'd get along with them well. [He accepts the towel and uses it to clean himself.] Thanks. And there's still my fruit pies too - they're for eating!

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Did you make these yourself? They smell fantastic.

[He grins, big]

What kind of fruit is in them?

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[savedtheworld]

Yeah! I try practicing it sometimes from what I remember. Most of them are apples and I made a few with blueberries. I hope you like them!

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

Well, why don't we try them and find out? I'm quite fond of apples.

[He pulls out a pair of plates and sets them out]

Do you drink tea?

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[savedtheworld]

Do I!

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[thefinaljedi]

Then if you'll give me a moment, I'll prepare some tea from my home. I...think the Malnosso knew it was my birthday. I've never seen Sand-Jasmine or Dewback's Teeth tea in the shops before today.

[He puts a kettle on the stove and pulls out a box of teabags covered in pictures of Dewbacks and flowers buried in giant dunes]

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[savedtheworld]

That sounds great. I'd love to try some!

[He sits in anticipation.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[A few minutes later, Luke sets a cup of sand-jasmine tea on the table in front of Aang.]

It may be a bit more bitter than regular jasmine, but its a favorite from my home.

[He takes a sip from his own cup and watches for Aang's reaction]

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[savedtheworld]

[He nods, takes a quick look and then drinks. It's a bit bitter for his tastes, but still calming. He answers with a smile.]

It's fine!