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

[thefinaljedi]

[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!)

Comments

[keyandstar]

[ What... is that?

Lirael just sort of stares, but can't help that her lips are twitching a little as she tries to hold back laughter. Luke and his batha make a splendid sight, to be sure. ]

Spreading some good cheer?

[ She's been hearing that expression a lot from the elf in her house. ]

[Voice]

[mysicksadlife]

[Daria stares at the journal for several moments before finally saying anything.]

Is it just me or are an awful lot of people seeing elves lately?

[She'll just. Start with that.]

[thebellthatbinds]

[To be fair, Sabriel has never seen Hamal really move around like this since he's usually in his pen on the farm. To actually see him walking through the streets- in a holiday hat no less, and Luke sitting happily on his back she can't help but stare in surprise. With a huff of a chuckle she smiles, waving up to her friend.]

Taking Hamal out for a stroll?

[doubleppk]

[After her shift as a waitress, Fujiko's skipping about through town, "shopping" and having fun. Her elf calmly chills out on her shoulder, suggesting that she should really try caroling, but Fujiko waves her off, explaining that unless Santa gets her a diamond ring, it's not worth the possible embarrassment. She already did a lot of music recording and that was hard enough!]

Luke? Is that you? [She laughs, looking up at the bantha.] What are you doing?

[action]

[fleurdesel]

[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?

action;

[arcinvent]

[Howard is just walking to the item store to grab some decorations for the tree, when he spots...

...What does he spot. He has no idea what he's even looking at over here.]

What the hell is that thing?

[He says aloud, not recognizing the rider.]

[voice]

[yourhatred]

...That is an interesting mount you have acquired for yourself.

[He finds no need to show more surprise than this. It is Luceti, after all.]

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[Yuan was making his way through town in a bit of a hurry. He doesn't like to linger, especially when it's cold outside. However, the moment he spots Hamal he stops in his tracks to stare. Just... stare. It isn't so much the creature itself that surprises him, rather the way it's been decorated.]