fh_trips | Endor [Monday, December 29]

Luke, a tall golden droid, and the Ewok chief Chirpa, were waiting for the volunteers when the portal finally deposited everyone on Endor. "Welcome," Luke said, giving them all a smile, "and thank you in advance for your help."

He gestured to the Ewok. "This is Chief Chirpa, the leader of Bright Tree Village, where we'll be staying for the next few days." Chirpa bowed to them, then spoke a few words. The droid shuffled forward to translate. "Chief Chirpa welcomes you to Endor," he said, words coming out pinched and precise, "and requests that you make yourself at home. If there is anything he or his warriors can do while you are assisting their neighbors, please let him know."

There was a brief conversation between Threepio and the Chief. "Or tell me and I will convey it," Threepio said. "I am C-3PO, human cyborg relations, and will be serving as translator for you during your stay here. Do watch out for the bugs, and the large drops, and the variety of creatures found in the forest..."

Luke shook his head at him and Threepio stopped speaking. "He worries a little too much," he explained with an easy smile. "If you'll follow me, you can drop off your stuff in the visitors' quarters and we can get started building some huts."

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"Tatooine, originally, like Master Skywalker," Tahiri replied. She was about to clarify, but realized it applied to both of them anyway. "But I don't think he speaks Tusken."

"I come from a time period in Earth's future where we're on the verge of traveling to other worlds," explained Hoshi. "Who knows? Maybe some day we'll find Tatooine. I'm not really sure what is out there in my universe."

"And you want to be prepared?" Tahiri guessed, because Hoshi's interest was noticeable. "I think it's pretty far from Earth . . ."

"Might take a while to get there, then. And that is if it exists in my universe," said Hoshi. "Oh well, I guess I'll find out for myself. I have a shot at being a communications officer on one of the first ships. I have a knack for picking up languages."

"Really?" Tahiri scratched a spot on her forehead, near a set of three small white scars there. "It's still so weird to me that there are worlds without space travel. Do you want to learn the language? It's kind of rough on the throat, but I could probably teach you."

Hoshi tried not to look too excited. "It would be awesome if you could!"

"Sure," Tahiri agreed. "It's a lot of growling, though, just so you know."

"I can handle that," said Hoshi. She'd managed to produce some very unusual sounds for a human.

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