15th Transmission: Fourth Wall Episode II The Fourth Wall Strikes Back! [Action!]

[thefinaljedi]

[When Luke woke up that morning, he got a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach that there was something strange going on. Sound flooded his senses, and Artoo had rolled into his room, bleeping excitedly. Apparently there were a lot of new people in the village today, and the droid was pretty annoyed. More than usual.

He grabbed up his things, clipped on his lightsaber, and headed out into the rather large number of strangers that'd gathered around Luceti.]

You weren't kidding, Artoo. There are a lot of New Feathers this time around.

[Only, he was beginning to notice...these people didn't have wings. That was new. That hadn't happened before, ever, to his knowledge.]

What's going on?

[Luke makes his rounds as usual, albeit slightly slower, heading around to the Village Clinic, the Battle Dome, the Tea Shop, and the Farm. In the evening, he's probably weirded out enough to have visited Seventh Heaven to indulge in hot chocolate, so feel free to grab him up anywhere, anytime, and for whatever purpose you might have.]

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Tea Shop

[padme]

[ What is she doing here and how had she even managed to find her way to this strange world? There's so many people, none of them familiar to her. They bustle about, the chatter loud and all around. Padme's just as confused as the next new arrival, her confusion evident in the furrow of her brows.

The tea shop has a warm glow in its windows, inviting almost. A hand reaching up to tug up the shawl to drape better around slim shoulders, Padme heads through the crowds for the tea shop, speaking quietly as she goes. ]

--I'm sorry. Pardon me.

Seventh Heaven

[everydayimswoopin]

[Det doesn't have the faintest clue how she got here, weird village, and it's busier than a casino district of Nar Shaddaa during some kind of vacation season. People everywhere, a solid wall of bodies she hears everywhere she goes.

She's been trying to get her bearings. In Det's case, that means one of the first things she does is find something to eat.

There's not a whole lot of food running around here. No small scampering animals. She has, however, rather quickly made her way to a restaurant, and from there made her way to the restaurant's kitchen.

So now she's opening cupboards, fridges, boxes, and anything else that might contain delicious, bleeding raw meat. Her stomach growls.

In short, there's a grouchy-looking barefoot Togruta in the kitchen going through all the stuff.]

Tea Shop

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke stops short, freezing in complete and total shock as he feels the slender woman brush against him. A tingling sensation in the Force told him that she was someone he should pay attention to. And when he heard that voice, and saw the face that he'd only seen in the films that he and Obi-Wan had watched a year before he couldn't quite bring himself to speak terribly well.

It hadn't ever occurred to him that his mother might end up here.]

H-hello.

Seventh Heaven

[thefinaljedi]

[A Togruta? In Luceti? Well that was new. Luke leans over the counter and waves at her.]

Miss, you know you can ask a cook for food, right?

Re: Seventh Heaven

[everydayimswoopin]

[She turns around almost as soon as he shows up, having heard him -- a person's body sounds very different than empty air.

She gives him a Look.]

"Yep."

[Not much one for talking, apparently.]

[scienceofcourse]

[There is a man in your living room, and he is examining your robot!

It is, of course, primitive compared to the technological genius of Insano! But it was a start.]

Now, then, let's take a look at how you work, shall we, my diminutive friend?

[And then he begins giggling a shrill, maniacal giggle.]

[padme]

[ Their eyes meet and lock, and then hers break away first to roam his features. Padme doesn't recognize this man and yet there's something about him that's familiar, that says she should know who he is. It's a nagging feeling in the back of her mind.

The expression he's currently wearing; immediately Padme's eyes drop down between them and she's taking a small step back, fingers curling in her shawl just beneath her shoulder. ]

Did I step on your foot? I'm so sorry-- I didn't mean to. That was entirely my fault.

[thefinaljedi]

[Artoo reacts first, even as Luke starts across the room, hand reaching for his lightsaber, to be on the safe side. The droid's shock prod extends, zapping Insano! with a jolt of electricity.]

Who are you? [Luke's not in the mood for this.]

[scienceofcourse]

Who am I? I am your future ruler, Dr. Insano!

[He giggles slightly, turning to face Luke.]

And your robot seems to be malfunctioning, it just shocked me.

Seventh Heaven

[thefinaljedi]

Why not come sit down before Sanji or Buffy finds you messing up the kitchen and starts yelling, Miss?

[thefinaljedi]

[He shakes his head, half in apology for staring, and half to clear his mind.]

No, you didn't. And it was my fault as much as yours. Sorry.

[He falters a bit, and takes another step over towards the door to the quiet, warm tea-shop. He really does want to talk to her, but it's too crowded outside. He nods at the door, eyes clearly hoping that she'll take the hint and follow.]

Would you care to join me for tea? It's rather crowded here today.

[thefinaljedi]

That would be because he doesn't like people prodding him.

[Luke folds his arms over his chest]

Dr. Insano. What are you doing in my house?

Re: Seventh Heaven

[everydayimswoopin]

[She shrugs, glancing over to Luke.]

"Gonna be here soon?"

[Sanji or Buffy, she means. Whoever those two are. What kind of names are those? And she doesn't look perturbed at the idea of being yelled at.]

"Been threatened with a lot worse than yelling for being in a kitchen, pateessa."

[Of course, there is still the problem that she's messing up the kitchen.]

[padme]

[ That something seems to nudge her forward to follow. There's very little hesitance on her part save for the glance thrown over her shoulder as if that would suddenly reveal Anakin or General Kenobi amongst the new arrivals. Padme turns her attention forward again first on the sandy-haired man and then upwards to the tea-shop. ]

I would love nothing more. [ No one can turn down a tea invite.

One step, two steps. Once Luke moves to open the door, Padme will follow, a small and thankful smile curving her lips. While she may be used to the senate chambers being overcrowded - worse than this at times - the offer to step away from it all is more than welcome. ]

Seventh Heaven

[thefinaljedi]

They've probably heard the racket you're making and are coming running, Miss.

[He nods towards a table.]

Come sit, I'll make sure you get fed without making a mess.

Re: Seventh Heaven

[everydayimswoopin]

[Her first instinct is damned if she's going anywhere, she will find where they keep the meat, but after she thinks about it a little, she remembers she doesn't know what this place is. These Sanji and Buffy people, they might not be someone she wants to tangle with if she doesn't have to.

So Det mulls it over for a few seconds before, very grudgingly, hopping over the counter and padding to the table. She looks at Luke, sideways.]

"Got chubas?"

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke holds it open with a gracious smile, gesturing towards an empty table. The tea house, thankfully, was rather empty. The noisy folks seemed to be confined to the outside for the most part. Which was good. His face brightened into a wide grin as she accepted the invitation. He knew this was going to be an interesting discussion.

He shut the door behind them and called for a waiter, ordering the green tea he generally favored, and taking a seat only after she'd done so herself. His sister had taught him manners, after all.]

So. I guess you recently arrived, and you probably have a lot of questions. I'm happy to answer any you might have.

[scienceofcourse]

What am I doing? I'm doing science, of course! I require components with which to begin my technological conquest of this backwards world!

[padme]

[ If only Padme knew of his sister and him and those taught manners, she would be so very proud.

A white tea for herself is ordered and Padme is grateful for the plush seat, wanting nothing more than to sink back into it, take a moment to relax and regather her thoughts ever since her arrival. But no, she remains seated with her posture and shoulders straight, gazing curiously across the table at him, her hands rested neatly on her lap. ]

I appreciate that, thank you. My first question isn't really a question directed towards this world and how I've come to arrive here and why. It's one related more to you, as you can see you've invited me to share in a cup of tea and I haven't the slightest idea who you are or what you your name is.

[ And here she smiles; it's like a mother like daughter moment with the lines that appear, the way her mouth curves. ]

My name is Padme.

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke sits up straight, matching her formality and straight shoulders, abandoning his usually relaxed demeanor. This was...after all...a Senator of the Republic, familial relations aside, and she looked the part. Leia would probably give him a look if he didn't, and even Han would pay proper respect.

When she speaks, he bows his head, smiling fondly at the similarities he notices between Padme and Leia. The way they held themselves, the dark eyes and hair, even how they spoke. It was almost eerie, in a way. His own smile mirrors his father's own somewhat sheepish smile as he answers her.]

My name is Luke. Luke Skywalker.

[His eyes watch her intently for a reaction, wondering what she'll make of that. And the similarities between father and son.]

[thefinaljedi]

Well, I don't think you'll find them in Artoo. Now, why don't you leave him alone before he gets angry?

Seventh Heaven

[thefinaljedi]

[Nobody wants to tangle with Buffy, not even Luke...]

Chubas? Maybe. Have a seat and let's wait for them to get back.

[He gestures and takes a seat himself]

So, I take it you woke up here this morning too?

[Farm]

[unseenspy]

[A little black kitten is wandering around, and finds itself at the farm, exploring the fields for a little bit. Shortly after, Jay appears, fighting his way out of the crowds in pursuit. But once the kitten senses him, it takes off. Jay stops at where the kitten was, catching his breath.]

N-no! Come back!

[Even now, the panic is evident on his face. He's terrified of losing his little kitty.]

[scienceofcourse]

Ha! Your feeble robotic creations are no threat to the genius of Insano!

[He starts giggling again. He does that a lot, it seems like.]

[thefinaljedi]

Well, if you want to pick a fight with Artoo, by all means.

[Luke folds his arms, watching in amusement]