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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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.]

Yea.

[He takes a sip, smiling at it. He has an odd fondness for the stuff that can be traced back to Han and Lando.]

How long have you been stuck here?

Hm... Nearly two and a half years, I believe.

[The ninja sits as well, having gotten a mug for himself.]

Geez, sorry to hear that.

[He shakes his head]

I've only been here a little over a year, myself. Still feels strange too.

I'm not sure there's anything to be sorry for.

[Let's not get into his mixed feelings about his time spent here.]

Though it does not feel any less strange over time.

Suppose so. It could be worse.

[He nods. His own feelings are actually pretty mixed as well]

Least we've got each other and our loved ones.

Yes... at least there's that.

[Though certain loved ones rarely show themselves anymore.]

[Luke drinks quietly for a moment]

Itachi, I've been curious. Are you from the same world as Nara Shikamaru?

[That gives the ninja pause.]

...I am, yes.

Sorry, I've seen both of you with similar symbols, and it got me thinking.

[Itachi generally doesn't wear his headband around Luceti much, but he has it now. It shouldn't have surprised him to be reminded of it.]

Ah. Yes, we grew up in the same village.

Alright.

[Well that settled it. It's not like it matters, just idle curiosity.]

I've just sort of realized we've never really spoken. I'm not trying to be nosy. You're a...ninja...then? Is that the proper word?

That's correct.

There are quite a few from my world here.

[So it's not the least bit surprising that Luke has heard of them.]

Right. What...does that word mean? It's not something we really have around the Galaxy.

...You could start a good philosophical debate over that question.

The shorter answer, however, would be that a ninja differs from your typical soldier generally by their manner of fighting techniques and incorporation of chakra, the life energy found within each living being.

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