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14th Transmission: Hamal the Life Day Bantha [Action/Accidental Voice] (Dated the 22nd)

[Quite early that morning, Luke's elf has actually attempted to engage him in conversation, asking quite a lot of questions about his home and what he misses most. The little creature, while irritating, has managed to get him talking. The Jedi isn't looking, though, and the elf has managed to turn on a voice recording for the village at large.]

"That's right, we don't have Christmas back home."

"Aaahhh. Really? Well what tomfoolery do you celebrate then?"

"We call it Life Day, actually. It has a lot of similar meaning to Christmas for humans, but Wookies in particular consider it a sacred holiday. A lot of the traditions are the same, though the names are a bit different."

"Well, that's certainly quite quaint. Do you celebrate with family, or alone like here?"

"Such as it is, yes. Feast are shared and gifts are given, and in general we enjoy each other's company. And I'm hardly alone."

"Such a shame you have no family here. Guess you'll just have to do things Santa's way this year. So..." [The elf squeaks in surprise as Luke grabs him to take away the journal, realizing that it's on. Besides, he didn't like the creepy tone the elf was taking] "...why don't...urk...you put me down...and go introduce people to some Life Day traditions? Give some gifts, share some songs, do..."

[Luke cuts him off]

"Sorry everyone, I didn't mean for this little creep to disturb you. I'll be keeping a closer eye on him in the future."

[And then he cuts off the feed, but not before the elf can take a parting shot...]

"I just hope you don't sing as badly as your sister!"

Later that afternoon!

[Luke can be found riding Hamal the Bantha throughout the village during the afternoon. The Jedi himself is dressed as normal, in the heavy black robes he favors, but perched atop Hamal's head is a Santa hat. The enormous creature trundles along through the snow, it's massive feet leaving deep imprints in it, while two large bags bulging with gifts dangle from it's side. More importantly, Hamal's curled horns have been decorated with strands of tinsel. Hamal seems to be enjoying the looks he's getting, and he's actually quite graceful and good at avoiding stepping on things...for a creature of his size, nearly three meters tall and weighing a half ton. Luke's out to have fun and spread a little Life Day cheer, because he knows all too well just how tough things have been lately.

During the trip around the village, Luke will hand out gifts to anyone that he knows well from bantha-back, and if he doesn't know you, or if he only knows you in passing, he'll still happily give you a gift of candies, cookies, or socks. Of course, you may have to dodge Hamal's licking tongue and slobbery kisses if you get too close...]

(ooc: Grab Luke and Hamal anywhere, get gifts, make merry!)

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[Last moment runs to the grocery to get everything for a Christmas dinner...buffet...thing isn't always the best idea, though it's a little less insane when she watches Luke wander by on Tony. Hamal. Right.]

Usurping Santa, Luke?

[From his lofty, shaggy, perch Luke waves down to Adele. Hamal stops and turns too, drawn to a familiar scent with a wiggling tongue]

No, no, I don't have a flying sled I'm afraid. But Hamal seems to be enjoying himself. [His tongue wiggle-wiggles] And it's easier to deliver gifts, you know?

I think he appreciates the chance to parade around the village. Stretch his legs.

[She takes a half step back to avoid that wiggling tongue, though she does come around to rest a gloved hand against Hamal's side.]

In this weather? I would have to agree.

Well that, and bantha like humans, you know? They're sociable creatures.

[He reaches down a hand]

Care for a ride somewhere? It'll be faster, once he picks up speed.

How many has he licked so far?

[She takes that hand without hesitation, even with the height.]

The grocery store would be lovely; I'm getting everything ready for the party in two days.

Just about everyone who's let him.

[Luke pulls her up. It's not quite three meters, she should be fine, and off they go!]

Right away then. I'll try and come by the party for a little while on my way to Ami's. She apologizes, but doesn't think she'll make it. We've made plans to spend the evening together privately.

[It's enough of a climb that would worry her were it anyone other than Luke with her. Adele settles behind him with a faint huff, doing her best not to think about falling. It's easier than it used to be.]

If you'll take what gifts we have for her to her house when you leave we would appreciate it. And she's under no obligation to come, though it would have been nice to see her. We will have tomorrow and the remainder of the month, though. I hope you two have a good evening.

Well, of course I'll do that. I just know she's a bit of a perfectionist, so I'm assuming she wants the time to set everything up. I'm sure it'll be a wonderful evening. We haven't really had much time like this, and it's a special occasion.

[He shrugs and gives Adele a reassuring smile. The tension was less than he remembered about heights, so he can only assume she's getting better. A good thing.]

Do you need me to have Sabriel keep Rei a little longer so you and Ami might have a bit of privacy?

[She's not certain if the priestess is attending but it couldn't hurt to at least extend the offer if at all possible.]

I think that might be good. Ami had mentioned her having plans with Harry, but it never hurts to have backups. Some private time with a bit of wine and some relaxing will do us good I think. Since she moved home, I've been a little less worried, but she did mention wanting me to stay the night. I'm hoping her nightmares haven't been returning.

[Luke's all too willing to help her deal with any nightmares she might be having, but he really hopes that it isn't the case.]

You have been helping her with those, yes?

[She hasn't actually asked after Ami since the incident. Immediately afterward she'd been so relieved that everyone had survived that it slipped her mind and now...well. It wasn't the time of year someone wished to think back on such bloody business.]

With you there I am certain she will be well.

She stayed in House 46 for the better part of November. I barely let her leave my bed for two weeks, and I treated her with the same method I treated you.

[He doesn't actually suspect what Ami might have in mind...]

But if the nightmares are coming back, I'll give her the gift of a worry free night.

That is something you both deserve. [She looped an arm around Luke to give him a quick hug.] And I hope that is not the case. You and she have had a rough enough time of it.

She got the worst of it. I'm fine.

[Luke leans into the hug, returning it]

But I do intend to make this a memorable night for her. I've done more than a little research on Japanese Christmas traditions.

I'll confess to being entirely ignorant of them. But whatever you have planned will make her happy. I'm sure of it.

Yea, I hope so too.

[He squeezed her a bit before letting go]

How about you? Any big plans?

Just the party. Helios has truly thrown himself into it and it's...a very pleasant distraction from otherwise unpleasant thoughts. So I am more than happy to help him make it as warm and memorable as possible.

Probably for the best. Obi-Wan is not the most...festive...of people.

[He laughs, still smiling]

It'll be good for you though. A chance to relax.

He is sixty years old in spirit, I swear. I never thought a day would come when I would be telling someone to loosen up. Though this isn't exactly a holiday with which he is terribly familiar. The next to come, though...

[Valentines day. And she does not want to live through that mess again.]

...I've half a mind to leave the village in February. Just. Hide in the mountains until whatever the Malnosso do them blows over.

Well, Life Day isn't that different.

[Luke nods, his expression darkening by a hair. He remembers all too well how that had gone.]

Truthfully, I've thought the same. Ami and I might do the same thing. It worked out for us when the village lost their memories.

I honestly would not know.

[Star Wars Christmas Special? She's never seen it. Thank god.]

If I speak to Ben about his feelings on the matter and he agrees...might we join you?

I think that would be nice. I'm sure Ami wouldn't mind. That way if something does happen, hopefully it would be contained just to us.

It might be for the best, especially since there is not time enough to gather points for an anti-shift bracelet before then.

True enough. Though do you remember when the Shift began precisely?

[Gears are turning in his head, and he's not really too keen on being forced to find himself in love with Adele.]

It might be better for us if we split up the night before that, and then got back together.

I remember exactly when it began. The twelfth of February. I thought I would be safe to meditate or attempt to meditate with Ben in the battle dome because it was not the fourteenth. The week of valentine's day is when the shift occurs, I think.

[Honestly, she does not care for camping overmuch. But she cares for being in love with someone she does not honestly care for even less, so. Camping in winter it will be.]

That does seem like an excellent idea.

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