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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What sort of reaction ought I expect should I ask it of him?

I couldn't say. He'll probably laugh.

I'll make a note of that.

[There was a pause, and for a moment Adele's not certain if it's her place to ask or if it's appropriate at all- and she's seen Luke and Ami being physically demonstrative so it clearly is not an issue in their relationship. It wouldn't hurt to ask.]

He asked me something a bit personal the other day. About our relationship. I'm not certain how to go about discussing it with him and I'll not go into detail but might I just ask you if you and Ami are happier now than you would be in a chaste relationship?

Good.

[At the change in subject, Luke blinked. Chaste? Well, they hadn't gone that far ~~yet~~ but he thought about it for a moment, trying to choose his words carefully. Loki...had brought this up as well.]

I believe so. Being physically affectionate is nice. I love her, and she feels the same way. There's not really anything I'd consider better than that feeling. I'm fairly certain she'd agree with me. Though, I don't think either of us would admit it to anyone we're not close to.

Why? Does the thought of it bother you?

[As she'd assumed, it is no great problem for Luke and Ami. She feels a little awkward for having asked, but puts it from her mind in favor of mulling it over in regards to her and Ben. How he mentioned it had been a concern of his before Loki brought it up.]

In general? Not quite. But...I suppose this is the last reservation I have for him. His order is chaste, and I would rather not make him feel as though he needs to do more.

Well, I suppose that would be up to him, and not to you. Obi-Wan does what he feels is right, in his own time. I'm sure that if you wished it, he'd willingly give you physical affection when he's ready.

But I get the feeling it makes you a little uncomfortable?

The idea the he feels he may need to step further outside his tenants because of my asking? I don't like that I would wish to ask. I don't know if I want to ask it of him, or if I ought to.

Well, I don't think he'd be opposed to it, if you were to ask. I do understand the discomfort. But if it's important to you? Don't repress it.

We'll...sort it out, I suppose. Thank you, Luke, for listening.

Just remember what I said. Talk to him.

And...this doesn't have anything to do with Loki, does it?

Other than the fact he more or less urged Ben to bring it up? Not particularly.

Funny, he brought it up with me.

Perhaps he's making up for the lack of his love live by burrowing his nose into the business of others.

I thought he was a mischief god?

He is also an ass.

Oh, on that I agree completely.

Still, he's been helpful enough.

He can be when it suits him. Though it does seem to suit him more often than before.

Being helpful? Yes. I've been working with him for a few months now, actually.

That might explain it. I know there are precious few in the village that could leave a positive influence on him.

Oh, he's not as bad as all that. He's not as far gone as the village seems to think he is.

[He's just crazier than a bag of cats]

That depends on if you mean 'far gone' to be evil, or 'far gone' to be insane.

Evil. He's completely insane.

I think you've a better idea of how for gone he is in that respect than most anyone in the village.

Well, I've seen evil. He's no Palpatine. He's not even as far gone as Darth Vader.

He certainly likes to paint himself in that light. I do not know what he gets out of it.

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