✧ First Rebellion - Redux ✧

[borntorebel]

Luke's Home - Bathroom

[Between the fighting with the remnants of the Empire, never-ending meetings and trying to fit in time to train her power with the Force alongside her twin, Leia hadn't seen Han Solo for more than three or four minutes at a time. In nearly a year. Having a relationship with anyone was virtually impossible and it was starting to wear thin.

She remembers going to bed in some hole that offered nothing more than something that might have been palatable to eat before falling into a deep sleep, but maybe because she had been so exhausted that she couldn't really taste it. 

What she doesn't remember is moving at any time in the night. So, to open her eyes and finding herself in a...bathing room is different. But the itch between her shoulder blades and the nearly see-through white dress that falls to her knees is familiar in a dream-like sort of way.]

Again?

[Carefully, she stands and wonders vaguely why she has a headache. Didn't she have one the last time she arrived too? Looking around the small, enclosed space, she can't find any of her clothes or her blasters and sighs. That damned book is sitting on the back of the toilet though, looking innocent as can be.]

They could have at least left my things nearby like last time. Walking through the entirety of the village in this outfit isn't exactly what I had in mind with my day.

[With a careful look in the mirror to see that she does indeed have the strange forest-green wings once more and shakes her head before turning the knob to find out where she is.]

Later - Action/Text

[After a very interesting welcome back, Leia heads out to make herself acquainted with the village once more. Luceti has changed in the almost-year she's been gone, but it remains much the same. The library still seems to have books from every galaxy and world that the residents are from. The general store still has much of what one would need, including the backroom where all of her belongings were neatly stacked  when she walked in. The grocery store is still stocked with foodstuffs for nearly any taste.

But there is a feeling of a profound change in the air, and one that doesn't bode well for those here. It doesn't sit well with her. She'd seen Luceti as a way to get away from the troubles back home. Now, she's not sure what to think of it.

Especially not with the group that's gathered in her brother's home now. It leaves her with a lot to think about. Which is now she ends up spending most of the day in the library.]

I'm not sure how many of you remember me from my previous visit, but I am Leia Organa. I understand that there was a recent bout of fighting and many of you are recovering from the conflict. I've done a little reading up about our situation. I would prefer to get your own views on our...oppressors.

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[notsosolo]

[Apparently people randomly showing up in bathrooms was just a thing that happened here.

But Han would know that voice anywhere. And as soon as he does, he drops everything to go find her.]

Leia!

[The fact that she looks several years younger doesn't register. He's just happy to see her. And his first concern is figuring out how to hug her properly with these wings in the way.]

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[borntorebel]

[There was a saying Leia'd overheard during one of those boring diplomatic parties: Think of the devil and he shall appear. Never had something been more true than when it came to the man trying to awkwardly hug her right now.]

Han? What are you doing?

Action

[notsosolo]

[A month wasn't the longest Han had ever gone without seeing his wife, but it was still definitely longer than he liked to go without seeing her.

He had thought what he was doing was fairly obvious.]

Never tried to hug you with wings in the way.

[He's gotten somewhat used to his own being there. But he still finds the whole thing bizarre.]

Action

[borntorebel]

[She pulls back to stare at him, confused as to why he's behaving like this. The last time they'd been together, it had taken them two minutes to begin arguing and thirty seconds later before they were kissing each other once again. That had been six months ago.]

You've never tried to hug me before. And no obnoxious nicknames this time?

[Her voice is soft and teasing as she takes in the details of the man before her. He looks older somehow, with more lines around his mouth and eyes. She cants her head slightly to the side as she tries to figure it out.]

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Thankfully he'd just left the shower, but he whirls when he hears that voice and feels that presence.

So, Leia'll find herself staring at her brother, who's definitely pulling her into a hug.]

Leia!

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[borntorebel]

[Leis ignores the fact that she most definitely landed in the same shower Luke had just vacated in favor of returning his hug. Her face spreads into a huge smile and the tiny knot of anxiety she's had since waking up loosens.]

Luke, I'm so glad you're still here!

[Action]

[thefinaljedi]

[Well he's dressed at least. And it is his bathroom.]

And I'm glad to see you, too. It's been a few months, and I missed you.

Action to take place later

[padawansnips]

[Ahsoka's been avoiding the house since last night so Leia's arrival is completely missed other than the fact that there is a semi-familiar presence in the Force. It's a lot like how she feels around Luke most of the time and that is the reason she thought it might be Luke's sister.

For a while she makes sure to be anywhere what Leia isn't but there really isn't any avoiding her forever (besides, she has things to do). So Ahsoka makes her way into town to search for the last of the Skywalker family. The pair of lightsabers strapped to her belt would make it obvious that she's either a Jedi or knew a Jedi to steal from.]

I haven't really been around to get a view on our oppressors.

[borntorebel]

[Leia looks up from her books and thoughts to see a Togrutan, carrying two lightsabers and walking in a way that the former princess and senator associated with Jedi, her brother. Anakin Skywalker.

Hearing her voice, she frowns.]

Were you here during the situation where residents were drafted to fight for them?

[padawansnips]

[She shakes her head. Already Ahsoka can see that Leia is a lot like Padmé and Senator Organa.]

No, I arrived after that. It seems I was a little late to the last New Feather group.

[Voice]

[wildbluevagner]

[Kurt's response is immediate - and he accidentally records it.]

You're Princess Leia!

[Sure, he knew that Star Wars characters ran around here. But it's another thing to see a message from Leia herself. Like a typed autograph!]

[Voice]

[borntorebel]

[She remembers the reaction her presence garnered the last time she was here and can't help but smile as she replies in the same fashion.]

Yes, I am. Might I have the pleasure of your name as well?

[Voice]

[wildbluevagner]

[Oh god, Princess Leia is asking him for his name. Keep it cool man...]

Um... Kurt Wagner! That's - that's me!

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[padme_amidala]

( Padmé is making a small meal when Leia exits from the bathroom. She hears the sound of footsteps and cocks her head. )

Luke, is that you? ( Oh she is in for a delightful surprise, isn't she. ) Are you hungry? I don't pretend to be a cook, but I think I can manage a sandwich.

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[borntorebel]

[That voice...It hits Leia like a Banthaa and she has to take a deep breath as she watches her mother move around so happily in the kitchen of Luke's home. It seems impossible, but she'd forgotten how lovely Padmé is until she's staring at her, fighting back the pain in her chest.]

N-no, Mother. It's not Luke, but I'd love a sandwich.

[Action] Wow. This is so late. I'm sorry. ;-; I read it forever ago and thought I commented to it.

[padme_amidala]

( How could she forget her voice? She had spent so little time with Leia - her daughter - yet her voice had stayed in her mind and in her heart.

Padmé inhales sharply and spins around, brown eyes wide. )

Leia? ( Is this a dream? She reaches out to touch the young woman's face. ) When did you - ?

( Oh none of that matters. Her daughter is back and she can hold her. Padmé steps forward, engulfing Leia in a warm embrace. )

Welcome back.

voice

[stilldontgotit]

Which ones?

[It's said dryly, though it's directed less at her and more at the situation and said oppressors.]

I'd say the Malnosso and Third Party both fit the role to some degree. And frankly, I'm no fan of either. One puts us through stupid Shifts, the other tries to kill us off for some ridiculous ritual... But I guess if I had to choose between them, I'd side with the Malnosso.

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[borntorebel]

You're the first I've heard say something like that. This Third Party you speak of, what else can you tell me about them?

voice

[stilldontgotit]

Hmm... Well, for one, they're actually from this world. At least, that's the impression I got.

[Too many things seem to stack up, like Luceti-born children gaining larger wings.]

And for the most part, they're insane. All they want to do is take people and use them in a ritual that kills them permanently. And during the last draft, they even dropped a Shift Bomb on us. We would've been goners if John hadn't stepped in.

Action - kitchen area

[ignite_the_stars]

[Anakin left the farm and went straight back to the house after Padmé’s visit.

He entered the house and went straight to the kitchen to wash his hands. While he’d not managed to get too much grease on his clothes this time, his hand needed a good scrub.

But he stopped when he entered the kitchen. Leia was sitting there at the table. He recognized her instantly, she both looked and felt in the Force like family. Anyone could tell she was her mother’s daughter.

He didn’t know what to say, really. He’d only recently found out she existed. And the time displacement didn’t help any – was she older than him, like Luke was? He couldn’t help but feel this would be easier if he were older, at least then he would already know who she was. He assumed.]

“Hello. You’re Leia.”

Action forever!

[borntorebel]

[After spending hours talking to her brother, hearing that fuzzily familiar voice was strange. Slowly, she looked up and attempted a smile from her birth father.

Now that she had some training to use the Force, she recognized the amount of power Anakin Skywalker carried with him so casually. It was a little daunting, to be perfectly honest. And terrifying, because she remembered how Darth Vader carried himself in the same fashion.]

I am. Hello, Anakin Skywalker.

[ignite_the_stars]

[Things felt… awkward. There was no denying it. Anakin chalked it up to the age difference – or sameness – just to the fact he probably wasn’t the age Leia was used to. What would he do if his mother showed up as young as he was now? He knew he’d love her just as much as he did, but it would be strange to see her so young, not worn down by the twin suns of Tatooine and slavery.]

I- Padmé- your mother told me you’d arrived. I was up at the farm, or I would have greeted you sooner.

[Voice]

[theideaguy]

I can't say I've at all personally familiar with any of 'em, but from what I can gather, they're pretty much all a bunch of jerks to us.

[Yup, that it Sokka's expert analysis of the situation.]

[Voice]

[borntorebel]

That is the general consensus from the other residents. It hasn't changed much since I was last here either.

[Very astute of you, Sokka.]

[Voice]

[theideaguy]

[He's happy to be of help!]

At least the Malnosso aren't trying to kill and destroy everything and everyone though. It's the only point in favor of them.