Kashyyyk, Wednesday

[moreofaponchoguy]

Once Cal realized he could get back to his world (with no apologies from Portalocity, of course), the first thought that came to mind, after making sure his friends were all right, was bringing Arden to Kashyyyk. His descriptions and BD's visuals could never truly describe the lush wildlife and amazing forests that Wookiees fought so hard to keep out of the Empire's hands. Plus, he knew exactly what he wanted to give her as a belated holiday present.

"It's going to be a bit of a climb to get to the top of the path, but I promise it'll be worth it," he said. "If you're still recovering from the party last night, I can give you a lift."

Was he teasing? Was he encouraging? Why not both!

[For the girlfriend! NFB due to distance.]

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[moreofaponchoguy]

"I mean, we can cruise slowly if you really want to," Cal said, but the nudge he gave the bird with the heels of his boots suggested anything but that. The bird leaned up and took off with a sharp ascent, flapping its broad wings to cruise them into the air. The ride was smooth and steady, but definitely fast, and Cal made sure to hold Arden tight as the natural force pushed her into him.

[afraid_of_marshmallows]

"This is amaaaaaaaaziiiiiiiiiiiing!" Arden said, grinning at the world fell away and they began zooming upwards. With absolutely no concern for her personal safety (or, perhaps, with nothing but absolute faith in Cal's ability to keep ahold of her), she craned to look over the sides of the shyyyo bird, marveling at the landscape that was unfurling below. "So fuckin' goooooorgeoooous!"

[moreofaponchoguy]

This was exactly the reaction Cal was hoping for. Arden deserved the world, as far as he was concerned, and to give her the sensation of flying and show her his world at the same time... he couldn't ask for a better combination. "It is beautiful, isn't it? There are places the Empire still hasn't touched. I want everything to look this wonderful again."

[afraid_of_marshmallows]

They flew over giant trees, and waterfalls, and towering cliff faces, and Arden's face was alight with joy and wonder as they passed them all. She kept clutching Cal's arm - again, not in fear, there was no fear in her at all - but to point at something else as she noticed it. The rainbow hanging over the top of the falls as the sun refracted through the water vapour. That tree, huge even at this distance, which meant that it must be the size of an actual city if they were to get close enough to it. A lake that glimmered in the sunshine as they arced overhead.

"How can anyone look at this place and think of anything other than how beautiful it is?" she asked. "And want to protect it?"