✧ Sixth Rebellion ✧ A Calm and Pleasant Life Is Not For Me [Action]

[borntorebel]

Closed to Han -

[After three weeks as a child, waking up as her adult self again is a bit of a change. She remembers everything that transpired and grimaces at most of it. The time she spent with Padmé was nice, almost like her childhood with both Sabé and Breha around. However, she doesn't reflect easily on a few interactions.

Luckily, she's always worn loose pyjamas to bed and she's not a very large woman, so walking around in the night gown she fell asleep in isn't too uncomfortable. And the fact that it's very early in the morning helps so that no one sees her steal from the guest room where Luke put her and into the room she normally shares with Han.

She finds him asleep in their bed and she realizes just how much she's missed him, despite seeing him everyday. It... was definitely not the same and she can only imagine the pain he must of gone through to find his already younger wife changed into a girl only a few years older than their daughter. Instead of climbing into the bed with him, she sits on the empty side, amused that he is holding her pillow while he sleeps.

After she's had enough time to calm herself, Leia leans forward and gently touches Han's shoulder. It should be enough to wake him up. He's never been a very heavy sleeper.]

You know, I might have wanted my pillow back.

House 46 Residents

[Hello, family. Instead of a cute little girl at the breakfast table waiting for food to magically appear like it always does, today you get a slightly tired but happy to be normal again woman. Enjoy the slight normalcy as she attempts to drink a cup of coffee and make pancakes for everyone without burning them.]

Around the village -

[Despite her lovely little Shift, Leia is going about her business as if things over the last three weeks haven't changed. She stops off at the Library to return some books she borrowed. She visits both Seventh Heaven and the cafe that Helios runs above it to check in with her former cooking instructors. She makes a stop at the smithy to bring Han (and Sokka, she hopes), lunch from the restaurant. Her final stop is the Battle Dome, where she spends an hour practicing with her lightsaber, trying to get the feel of it in her hands again to not be awkward.]

Comments

[theideaguy]

[When you have a big machine that can blow up planets, clarifying that planets still exists is quite important.]

Still, I think I'd be creeped out to ever set food on sand on any of your planets just knowing it. In fact, if the ocean here disappears again, remind me never to go walking out into the desert. That's going to give me nightmares tonight.

It's kind of the same way with me. I've got a girlfriend of... what, two and some years that I barely get to see much because I'm too busy defending the world from evil boogiemen and wars that keep on starting despite the fact that everyone should be tired of war by now. So yeah, I completely feel you. Especially here since whatever spooky thing bringing everyone here hasn't brought my girlfriend yet. Seriously, what gives?

[He smirks a bit for the last part.]

So, what, have you known any young girls complain about free food before?

[borntorebel]

[In the grand scheme of things, blowing up Tatooine would have saved everyone a whole lot of trouble, the Empire included. Tarkin just helped the Rebellion, okay okay?]

Well, as far as I know, no one's managed to bring one to Luceti, so I think we're safe, Sokka.

And, honestly, after everything that's happened, do you wish for this girl you care for to show up? This hasn't been an experience I would wish on anyone I love, to be honest. [Although, she's lucky to have two of the most important people in her life here already.]

I attended an all girls school for "Ladies of Distinction". Teenaged girls barely eat and they obsess over what it is that they do eat, from what I could gather.

[theideaguy]

It doesn't hurt to be safe? I mean, have you seen some of those gigantic monster birds that this place has brought here? First that big blue Pokémon thing, and then Wan Shi Tong, "knower of ten thousand idiotic things"? [The last part is said with great derision; yeah, Sokka is not a fan of the creepy library spirit owl.]

Well... I mean, I don't really... really want her to come here, but... can't I just feel a little envious of everyone else who does have their significant others here?

[Seriously, Leia, just give him that one. I mean, you're the one who already has the love of your life here.]

Seriously, have you even seen my friends? Katara eats her fair share of the food, and don't even get me started about Toph. I mean, she can outeat me, and she's two years younger than me!

[borntorebel]

I agree that Wan Shi Tong is impressive. However, I think he'd taste just as tasty as you or I to a Sarlacc. [Although, probably not as tasty as a fat, greasy slug named Jabba. Just saying.]

I know what you mean about not wanting to be alone here. A part of me is grateful that Han is here, no matter that we are from different points in time. [She places a hand on his arm a little.] But, if I could help it, I would rather have him home, with our children. He is needed there more.

As for your friends, I have only met Korra and Aang. I can't speak for the others. They sound like they have healthy, normal appetites for active people of any gender, however.

[theideaguy]

So you're telling me... that Han is a better babysitter than you are? [He pauses for a moment.] This is the same Han guy that I know, right? I'm surprised he doesn't let them tear up the house for fun. I'm surprised he doesn't tear up the house on his own.

[Sokka shrugs a bit when it comes to his friends.] Well, all the people from my world are a little weird, I won't deny, but yeah, you should see them at dinner. It's kind of an... experience.

Oh, while I'm thinking about it... I should apologise for sounding like a weird creep out in the forest. I've had... weird experiences with people with those shift things going on with them, and I'm still not used to dealing with that.

[borntorebel]

They are his children, Sokka. And Han is good with those who depend upon him. [She smiles at her young friend.] Besides, he needs something to occupy his time while the grown-ups are at work. And as long as our home is clean by the time I get there, I fail to see the problem. I'm sure there are a few droids around to help him.

Besides, Luke seems to watch him as much as the children, so...

I've had the dubious pleasure of seeing a Hutt eat. I will pass on any other such adventures. [Because ew. No.]

As for what happened in the forest, why don't we let bygones be bygones. It was a rather stressful experience for us both.

[theideaguy]

Oh, I get it. So the kids are there to keep Han from getting into trouble because he's too busy taking care of other things. Clever...

[And Sokka just gives her a cheeky grin.]

Yeah, I'm not going to even ask who this Hutt guy is. Sounds like... someone that I'd be better off not knowing.

Also, deal.

[borntorebel]

Yes, I'm sure that's exactly my thinking. Besides, between Han, Chewbacca and Luke, the children are both cared for and entertained.

Hutts are actually a race of...beings that resemble giant slugs with disgusting tastes. Everyone is better of not knowing them.

[theideaguy]

[Okay, with that, Sokka is going to put the food that Leia has given him down and then walk over to her and put a reassuring hand on her shoulder.]

Number one: You need to pick the people you know better.

Two: I have even more respect for you now that I know you've had to deal with all this.

And three: If I ever get the chance to visit your world and I turn you down, just remember it's not about you. It's about all these stories you keep telling me.

[borntorebel]

[She looks over at the hand and then back at Sokka.]

Jabba the Hutt wasn't someone I met by choice. It was a necessity. [She needed to get Han back, okay. She would have done more if she could.] And you do a lot of things during times of war. Some of them you don't hate as much as others.

[She laughs bitterly at his last remark.]

The Core planets are fine. The Outer Rim? That's where all these stories come from. Part and parcel of fighting the establishment, sadly.

[theideaguy]

[Okay, how about this. Han needs to pick the people he knows better.]

Still, I'd hate to see the string of events that would have led you needing to get involved with some nasty disgusting slugman. I mean, I'm just counting my lucky karma here that we don't have those things. Angry panda bear spirits who swallow people up, yes, but disgusting slugmen, no.

[How he can even compare the two is beyond understanding.]

Well, if it gets better, maybe you should tell some of the better stories one day. Maybe then I'll actually come visit you if we get out of here and get this magical world bridge that people keep hoping happens.

[borntorebel]

[Leia is totally in agreement in that sentiment. Although, to be fair, Lando's pretty awesome.]

It was war, Sokka. Although, angry panda spirits and Wan Shi Tong are enough for me from your world, thank you very much.

As for good stories, I can tell you about my home world, but it was destroyed at the beginning of the war. Coruscant, the capital, and Corellia, where Han is from, I can also tell you about. They're some of the Core planets as well. But, if you want hopeful stories, you might want to talk to Han and Luke. They've got more.

[theideaguy]

[Sokka almost laughs a bit at Wan Shi Tong, but then it quickly devolves into sad acknowledgement.]

Yeeeeah, don't I know about that. In credit, those guys are some of the worst thing my world has to offer; most of it is a lot better! [Grin?]

[But Sokka will shake his head and the last part. He just puts a gentle hand at Leia's upper arm, resting it there. And suddenly out of nowhere is Sokka's serious side that doesn't come out much.]

Hey, you... or Han or Luke don't need to convince me. I'm convinced enough that you still have hope in it. And I'm convinced that you're still happy enough to go back to it.

[He pauses before taking his hand away.]

Because if we do end up going home, I do hope that I'll get to keep visiting you. You've been good for me.

[borntorebel]

Happy. Yes. [Leia's not sure how she feels about the prospect of going home now after being in Luceti for over six months. Sure, the shifts are still annoying and it's definitely not where she should be. But...it has a few things that she's not sure she wants to give up.]

You've been good for me as well, I think. I've never really had a chance to mentor someone until now. It's been an enlightening experience for me. And I've learned just as much from you as I hope you have from me.

[theideaguy]

[Sokka can't help but smile a little at that. At first it's a cheesy smile, but it eventually just fades into one that's rather satisfied how it all came out.]

Well I'm glad then that my time in Luceti amounted to something. You know, other than just fetching food for everyone. [Because, for the most part, that is what it seemed like he mostly did... other than making the occasional weapon for someone.]

[borntorebel]

I'm sure you've done more than that, Sokka. You don't seem the type of person to be content with something so mundane.

[She knows him too well to believe that at all.]

Besides, who else would make me laugh so?

[theideaguy]

Well of course it's not the only thing I've done. It just feels like other people have done the much harder work here.

[Sokka clearly isn't giving himself some of the credit of volunteering outside of the Luceti barrier and, not to mention, keeping several of his friends entertained and in high spirits.]

But I suppose that's true. I'm just glad you appreciate it.

[borntorebel]

Everyone's contribution is important. No one person's assistance is better than another's. You should keep that in mind.

[Self-deprecating is for the birds. Don't be as pompous as Han, but you can definitely toot your own horn every once in a while.]

Someone who can make other's laugh is always well appreciated.

[theideaguy]

[But deprecation of all things, self included, is what Sokka does though!]

I know, I know. Then again, it's still hard to think that everything isn't entirely behind us yet, that everything isn't quite fine. There's still stuff yet to come.

[borntorebel]

There's always something more. That's something I learned as a little girl.

[theideaguy]

Well yeah. But it's hard to think that there's something more when it more or less feels like life is normal out there. There were clear goals before all of that going-to-the-past stuff happened. We knew what we were fighting. Now, everything seems great, but now there's... only this big distant unknown ahead.

[borntorebel]

Actually, I think our current goal is to go home. As nice as Luceti is, it's not home for any of us. I know for a fact that things like suddenly being ten years old again don't happen there.

That's what we have to keep in mind as we go forward, Sokka. Having new and interesting friends is all well and good, and I for one don't want to forget that we've met, but I also want to return to my friends and my sister.

[theideaguy]

That's exactly what I mean though. Yes, the goal is to go home, and yes, I don't want to stay here forever or anything. But if there were just something tangible I could do to help out with that, life would be fantastic!

[borntorebel]

Have you considered speaking to some of the older residents? I'm sure that attempts to go home have been innumerable to count over the years. Perhaps, if we could find those mechanically and scientifically inclined, we could combine all of that information with what the... new Malnosso have been doing, particularly John, and come up with something workable.

[She might not be inclined that way herself, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the logic part of her brain.]

[theideaguy]

[Sokka blinks for a moment, having completely skipped over that entire possibility.]

Hmm, I actually hadn't. I guess I've just been led to believe that we were kind of stuck here, and that nothing had ever gained traction when it came to going home.

But maybe it'd be an idea that could bear some new ideas.