thefinaljedi | 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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I don't believe we spoke for all that long, last you were here.

No, we didn't. It wasn't really a good time, but I am glad you were there for Lupin. He really just needed to be away, after all that.

Sometimes that's all anyone needs.

[There's the clinking of a spoon against the inside of a mug.]

Law keeps interesting company.

That he does.

[Luke chuckles softly]

I hope he's been sleeping better. He's a good man, and I've been worried.

Hm.

As pleasant as this place can be sometimes, it can also take its toll.

I would say he has improved. I could not tell you how much, as he isn't particularly vocal about it.

Yes, it takes it's toll on all of us. It's unnatural. But there are times I find myself glad I came.

[Luke nods at the second part]

I'm glad. I had hoped the trances made him sleep easier. I wish I could do more to help, but with the barrier, the upper limits of my power are somewhat out of reach.

That you've been able to help at all is much appreciated.

...Thank you.

Of course. If it's within my power to help a friend, I'd be a remiss if I didn't.

If there's anything I can do to help you, let me know, alright?

That is very generous of you.

[Though he will do his best not to require said help.]

I'm sure others would do the same for me, it's no trouble.

Perhaps.

You must have many friendly acquaintances here.

Well, I suppose that's true enough.

Though... I do believe we are fortunate with much of the populace here.

I agree. Not so many troublemakers, generally good people.

One could say they might have been specially chosen.

Entirely possible, given the large number of individuals here with great powers.

Another curious thing, that.

That the individuals from...extreme circumstances outnumbers the ones from peaceful ones? Yes. It is.

It's like we're being selected to fight a war.

I'm assuming that's exactly what it is, given the obvious.

Odd then, that there are also those without combat experience.

Maybe there is a ring of truth to the rumor that they don't always control who comes here. Then again, maybe there are other traits they look for.

I can't begin to understand their motives. The Malnosso generally seem to act like spoiled children.

I have noticed that as well.

I would almost wager a guess that at least some were not responsible for gaining what power they have and were simply recipients of it allowed to do as they please.

I would agree with that assessment. It's a rather perplexing thing, really. So much power in the hands of those who clearly don't know how to wield it.

Very perplexing.

...I apologize, I didn't mean to drag you into a discussion about the nature of our enclosure.

Oh it's alright. It's something that's always on the back of my mind anyway.

It's at the back of a lot of our minds, I assume.

[A mug of hot chocolate is finally set down in front of Luke at the table.]

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