Felucia's Open Terrain

*Morgan patiently waited for Terra to climb onto the gelagrub, which she did, seemingly with relative ease and little complaint. Just as Terra asked how far it was to the village, the leader called out for the party to get moving, and the gelagrubs listened to their riders and began to turn and make their way toward the village. Morgan nudged Rush along as well, grinning as she rode alongside Terra.*
Not too far! You can walk from there to here pretty easy, but since we're riding, it'll go much faster!
*The speed of the gelagrubs came not from their own agility, but from their maneuverability. Jungle obstacles were not a problem for them, and kept the pack moving at a brisk pace, Rush easily keeping up alongside them. When they reached the village, it was nearly sunset, and many of the people were already gathering about to prepare for the evening meal. Morgan smiled; she hadn't been to one of their big meals in a while, and they were quite enjoyable. But she was not eating the boar meat.

Many Felucians were approaching the hunting pack to help unload their catches—which included a few other game and wildlife besides the boars—while Morgan, meanwhile, led Rush a little ahead of the pack so she could get a good look at the village again, at the river running through it, at the little campfires here and there, and the huts spread out across the clearing.

Suddenly, the Force alerted her to an incoming presence to her right. Morgan turned, only to be tackled right off of Rush by a figure. Morgan yelped and tumbled, reaching out for something to grasp onto, managing to grip what she thought were its arms and rolling on top of it, pinning it to the ground. A young Felucian face peered up at her, then giggled.*
~Sister, I see you're wearing the sky again!~
*Morgan's eyes widened and she smiled as she recognized the girl and her voice.*
~Ch'lonna! It's you! And yep, of course!~
*Morgan let the child up as she herself stood, then the two embraced.*
~What brings you back?~
*Morgan grinned.*
~I brought a friend out to the jungle with me, and we met the hunting party and followed them back!~
*Morgan suddenly heard the soft growling behind her and turned to look at Rush, who didn't look too fond of the Felucian child, especially since it had, in his eyes, attacked his owner. The only reason he probably hadn't torn Ch'lonna apart was because Morgan seemed at ease now.*
Oh, stop it, Rush, she's a friend!
*Rush relaxed a little, but still didn't seem too fond of Felucians in general. Morgan looked around at the hunting party, trying to locate Terra.*

*Terra was approaching them already, asking if Ch'lonna was Morgan's friend. Before Morgan could reply however, the Felucian girl had already walked between the two of them and was looking Terra over curiously.*
~Another skyperson? Is this your friend? Do you understand me?~
*Morgan giggled and stepped forward, gently nudging Ch'lonna aside so that she could speak to both of them, the Felucian first.*
~Yes, this is my friend Terra! But no, she can't understand you.~
*Ch'lonna's posture seemed to shrink a little and she let out a disappointed trill, but then seemed to instantly perk up again. Perhaps she was just used to Morgan being able to speak Felucian and expected other humans to be able to speak it as well. Morgan smiled and looked up to Terra.*
This is Ch'lonna. I met her at the lake we were just at. Her mommy made a dress for me!
*Morgan looked proud of this, despite the fact that she generally didn't wear clothes and was proud of this as well. But she loved that dress and its design, and often wore it out in the jungle. She should have brought it this time... but oh well, maybe next time.*

*Morgan smiled up at Terra when she mentioned that Morgan would have to show Terra the dress sometime. Morgan nodded and began to speak...*
Of c—
*... but she was interrupted by Ch'lonna.*
~Morgan, what are you saying? What are you two talking about?~
*Morgan giggled, deciding she might as well address this problem first.*
~Nothing, silly! We're just talking about the dress your mommy made for me. Now stop interrupting!~
*Ch'lonna trilled an apology, causing Morgan to giggle again before turning back to Terra.*
Of course! When we get back I can show you, or maybe tomorrow if it's too late. It'll probably be too late and Jake will be asleep by then, unless he waits for me again. He doesn't like going to bed before I'm home.
*Jake was always nice like that, and he did care a lot about Morgan; in fact, Morgan sometimes wondered if he worried a little too much, but that was okay, he was her brother and she loved him, and he probably just wanted to make sure he didn't lose any of his family ever again.*

*Morgan smiled sweetly when Terra asked if Jake worried about her a lot.*
A little. Not too much, I guess, but it's nice that he cares.
*Ch'lonna seemed to be doing her best to stand still, but was starting to get jittery. Finally, it seemed she couldn't take it any longer as she suddenly put her fore, webbed hands on Morgan's shoulder and clicked in her ear.*
~What are you saying what are you saying what are you saying?~
*Morgan recoiled slightly at the sound in her ear, but nonetheless giggled at her excitability and responded.*
~We're just talking about my brother! Well, my skyperson brother. He's really nice and looks after me. I'll bring him here sometime!~
*Ch'lonna seemed intrigued and even excited at the news Morgan had a brother. But before she could rattle on about it, Morgan shushed her with a giggle before looking at Terra.*
She didn't know I had a brother. I haven't brought him out here yet, but I need to soon!
*Morgan looked around as the gathering grew larger. The meat from the hunt was being cut and cleaned and prepared for cooking over the big fire, while the riders tendered their mounts. Other children that were finally noticing Morgan came to gather around her and Terra, chattering away curiously and excitedly. Morgan conversed with them as well, greeting them, telling them about Terra, and gigglingly explaining why she didn't care she was naked to another. Morgan then looked to Terra with a grin.*
They're all excited to see me and a visitor, and one of them asked me why I'm naked.
*Morgan brought her hands to her mouth and giggled, then lowered them.*
So, is there anything you want to do or see until we're ready to eat?

*Some of the children had been gathering around Rush curiously, much to his discontent. Rush, growing increasingly uncomfortable, edged his way through the crowd, sending a mental communication to Morgan that he wanted to be free of this atmosphere. Morgan frowned, but allowed him to head back into the jungle, where he would be more comfortable. If he hadn't been attacked, he probably would have been more at ease, but Morgan wouldn't force him into being comfortable with Felucians.

Some of them asked Morgan just what Rush was, and she explained. They recognized Lokay, though, who remained perched on Morgan's shoulders, peering at the children and periodically sniffing at the cooked foods. He even licked his beak in anticipation. Morgan, when not answering a child's inquiry, focused on Terra's questions, smiling at her as she said she was kind of hungry, then giggled and shook her head when she asked if they didn't mind if Morgan was naked.*
They don't! They just think it's funny! I'm sure they'd think the same thing if they saw a grownup naked too. I mean, they all look the same to us— well, to other humans, but we all look the same to them as well. Well, I can kinda tell them apart, but I've been with them longer.
*Children started to bug her about what she was saying, asking for a translation. Morgan giggled and offered a translation, then glanced toward the big fire where things were cooking. It smelled really good, and Morgan couldn't wait to join in with them; she hadn't had a good Felucian meal in a long time.*

*The children continued to gather around Morgan, asking her various question. One even produced a ball and begged for her to play with them. Morgan grinned, flattered, but replied that they didn't have much time before they had to eat, and that she would love to after they ate, but wouldn't be able to stay long. All of them seemed disappointed by this, and Morgan wished she didn't have to turn them down, but she could always come back another day! And bring Jake too!

Suddenly, a horn blared over the village, signaling that the feast was ready. The children dispersed, though one or two tugged at Morgan, asking her to come with them. She giggled but told them she had to stay with Terra, and they reluctantly left her alone. Morgan grinned and ran up to Terra's side, taking her hand and following the crowd.*
C'mon! It's time to eat!
*Terra probably would have guessed that but Morgan felt the need to clarify just in case. She led Terra toward the gathering, and many of the Felucians even offered to let Morgan and Terra go ahead of them, though Morgan politely declined and waited her turn. When they finally reached the serving area, she was handed a leaf by one of the women with food already laid out upon it, though Morgan had to stop and study it for a moment before looking up at her.*
~Is there any boar meat on this? I... don't want any, thanks.~
*The Felucian didn't seem to question this and took Morgan's leaf, and, instead of hunting for which meant was which, handed her a new leaf with no boar meat upon it. Morgan smiled and thanked her, then looked up at Terra curiously. Morgan didn't think Terra had the same reservations about the boar meat as she did, but still, she thought it would be nice to ask.*
Do you want boar meat, Terra? I can tell them not to put it on your pla— er, leaf if you don't want any!
*If Terra didn't mind... well, that was fine. She guessed. Morgan still wished they could have just sent the beasts away, and she was still stubborn enough to refuse the boar meat, but Terra didn't have to, if she really wanted to try it.*

*Morgan only nodded when Terra said it was fine, then, when the two of them had their food, Morgan led them to an open place by the fire and sat down on the ground. Lokay was lowering his neck and sniffing at the assortment of meats, veggies, and roots hopefully. Morgan giggled, picked a small piece of meat from her leaf and offered it to the tailring. He sniffed at it curiously, then took it from her in his beak before climbing down to the ground to eat it. Morgan giggled, popped a cooked root in her mouth, and looked at Terra.*
It's all different, but don't worry, it's really good! Even the rancor meat...
*She giggled, but she was completely serious; rancor was an occasional menu item, though it didn't appear that there was any tonight. At least, she hadn't seen any brought in. Probably for the best; Morgan didn't exactly think the idea of eating rancor meat was very appetizing either.*

*Morgan diligently worked through her food, here and there feeding a scrap to Lokay. She didn't finish anywhere near as quickly as Terra had, so she was a bit surprised when Terra announced that it was really good and wished Corellia had food like that. Morgan giggled.*
Yep! I like it a lot. I mean, I like our home food too, but this is also awesome.
*She smiled as she finished up her meal. Other children were finished too, and began to crowd around Morgan, again pestering her to play. She giggled but asked for a few minutes for the food to settle before she ran around with them. They made disappointed noises, but Morgan only giggled again and looked at Terra.*
They really want me to play with them, but I wanna let my tummy settle first. You should play with us!

*Morgan was constantly pestered by the children, asking if she was ready yet when she wasn't. Morgan only giggled and persistently rebuffed them, though after a few minutes she finally announced she was ready, to a chorus of cheers. The children scrambled and one went looking for the ball, just as Terra asked what they wanted to play. Morgan nudged Lokay to get down on the ground, then stood and faced Terra.*
Ball! You gotta try to get the ball, and keep it away from everyone else! You can throw it to someone, but there aren't really teams unless you work together with someone. It's really fun!
*It was kind of confusing, honestly, but fun in practice. Picking allies in the heat of the moment was always fun, though usually it seemed like when it was more than just Morgan playing, it was generally the humans against the Felucians, though Felucian players were fair game to other Felucians as well. Morgan wished they had more participants, but this would be fun too.*