Private Crazy Rich Jedi

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

"We have been granted one well... an extension of such. The finna of the emperor has passed and with a new one being chosen... they want to allow an envoy to come and meet the new one. A rare invitation as this happens every few hundred years from my understanding." She said it while she was looking at it... there was a chance of anything at the capital as they could move. Xian had a rare chance and Noriko was not going to waste it as there was a lot to see and take in. She was looking at the others as the rarity of seeing families over a singulat individual was something.. the children having their masses of hair formed as it were was interesting. "Well you don't have to.. it is what they do. Your hair can be whatever you want... though if you do that half shaved head thing some do.. I am just going to throw you into a heavy gravity chamber until you grow it back."

 

[Xian Xiao]

Sitting up straight, she didn't want to make a bad impression on these people. Xian didn't know what to expect, and she was happy just being present. Listening to Noriko, she was a little confused, but she was also tired and maybe not understanding everything. Her stomach also growled again, and she rubbed it to shut it up.

"Why would I shave half of my hair? That's just stupid."

Giving her opinion, the teen looked shocked that her friend would even suggest such a thing.

Noriko Ike

 

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

"Cause angsty teen reasons and blady blady blah. I know some padawans have done it to shock the masters before.. usually also brood a lot." She said it more with a smile on her face as approaching the roads became more and more paved and solid. Cleaned and then larger gates were visible. The ones there at the sides standing guard as several admitted people within on their longma's. Noriko was looking at it all and at Xian. "Rebellion aside there is also the chance you'll listen to groups like darkwire where many of their people sport strang hairstyles to show their uniqueness and individuality." She said it as getting towards the gates the escorts showed them and emblems letting them get through and forward for the moment. The large gates opening to admit them before closing again and the streets were filled with people lined up going into one of the temples.

 

[Xian Xiao]

"Ugh, Noriko! I am NOT an angsty teen!"

She crossed her arms and looked away from her friend with a huff. Xian watched where they were going. When the older woman spoke again, she was finished sulking and looked back at her.

"I don't know enough about technology to belong with them. Too fixed on elements and nature."

Shrugging her shoulders, she turned back to watching the road. Their escorts flashed something to the guards at the gates, and they were let through.

"Where are they going?"

Nodding with her head, she indicated the people going into a temple.

Noriko Ike

 

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

Noriko looked at her for a moment and contained her laughter. Then she moved her head and was looking at the line of people as they were moving and she followed it towards a massive building. The procession of people going in and another dispersing out another door. Overlooking the people as they came inside was a small group of people, and Noriko looked at the large one who was standing there. "It looks like they are being seen or seeing the group there." She pointed looking at it as the line continued to move forward and one of the people within the group came towards them and looked up. Their outfit bright gold and white with pearls. "Welcome outlanders, come come forward. The Finna would see you before the ceremony."

 

[Xian Xiao]

Because Xian was sulking and totally being an angsty teen, she didn't notice Noriko hiding her laughter. Didn't even catch her in the act and continued to sulk for several minutes. Watching the people and scenery, Xian was calmed, and she was able to chat with her friend again.

"What is a Finna? What ceremony is happening?"

Whispering this to Noriko, she kept her eyes on the people in front of them.

Noriko Ike

 

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

"The Finna is the next in line to receive our emperors spirit. This is for others to wish the previous one well in the next life." The woman said it as Noriko got down and stood smaller then most of the horselords around them. Her hand motioning for Xian to get down and they could follow as walking down the line there was the scents of spices and other offerings.. some raw ingredients, some gemstones or clothing items. Noriko was looking at the ones they were joining and she looked up at them. "Welcome." The being spoke and they were large... and covered in robes. It made discerning the gender harder while from the veiled mask silvery eyes looked out on the pair. "I am soon to be the Mūnshingā." They seemed to be speaking but remained there while Noriko leaned back a little and looked up with a bow. "Thank you for having us for this big moment.. I know your people value their privacy." She spoke with a bow and the being spoke. "We do but there is always a chance to change a few things... I have been looking at opening more trade with the other regions of the planet. So a chance to see the valued jedi skills of persausion."

 

[Xian Xiao]

Xian looked at the woman as she answered, and the next in line. Following Noriko, she got down and stood next to her friend. They were both considerably smaller than the horselords, and she moved in closer to Noriko.

"How do they know who the next in line is going to be?"

It didn't matter to the teen what gender these people were. It never crossed her mind to question that. She stiffly approached the beings, bowed her head, and looked at the floor for a few seconds before looking up again and seeing the strangers.

"Thank you. I'm sorry, I don't have any gifts to give you for your coronation."

Hoping her words were taken as she meant them, the girl fell silent.

Noriko Ike

 

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

Noriko looked at her and thought about it as yeah no gifts. "We can offer the air from our lungs." She thought about it quickly and got a chuckle as the being spoke while sanding there. "Interesting and one is chosen in a vision and then trained until it is time." There wasn't much else said while leading the way back towards the central area. The line was still going and the ornately robbed one spoke. "It is the choice of our god whom shall serve." There were nods and some praise as the being put a hand up and led the way off towards the larger buildings.. thick gates opening when a spire could be seen. The ornately carved doors closing with several of them there as Noriko stayed next to Xian and looked around. The ornately dressed one taking it for a moment when the doors opened with more soldiers. "You make it sound much more grand then that... the selection process is ones who agree deep down and then they are willing to serve for a lifetime."

 

[Xian Xiao]

"Speak for yourself. I'm not ready to stop breathing."

Whispering this to Noriko, the teen hoped they would be allowed to leave still breathing. If not, she blamed her friend, and this would be the end of her life. Luckily, they didn't take her breath away, and her question was answered. This was all the time they were given, and Xian would try to remember this her whole life.

She didn't think she could serve anything for her life and didn't understand how anybody could. Different cultures, though, and she was glad not to be a horse lord.

Noriko Ike

 

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

"It is just an expression and not permanent." Noriko whispered it while she was walking and looking in the room was beautiful.. the end of it showing a seat... it wasn't ornate enough to be a throne but not simple enough for normal sitting. The design high backed against the wall where weapons were adorned with feather covered ropes. Noriko was looking at them as the person remved the cloak and stood there... tall and broad shouldered with long hair wrapping around her body. The hair forming the outfit as it weaved around like a strapless and backless dress but formed to the body itself... going to muscular legs and down to a pair of sandals. Noriko looked at the sight and whistled. "And I thought my cousin had a lot of hair."

 

[Xian Xiao]

"What? How? You offered them our breath. How can we get that back? I'm just glad they didn't accept that as an offering."

Rubbing at her throat, Xian wanted to keep her breath and walked next to her friend. As they moved through the room, they came upon a large seat and numerous weapons. None of this made sense to the teen, and she remained quiet. That is, until a woman appeared in front of them and revealed herself to be clothed in nothing but hair and sandals.

"Hello."

It wasn't much, but it was something, and as she didn't know anything about proper speaking to nobles, she was just herself.

Noriko Ike

 

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

Noriko looked at Xian and smiled. "Don't take everything so literally sweetie... an expression is an expression." There was a smile as she was looking at the woman in the hair formed outfit who stood tall.. and not because she had some stairs elevating her in the room... she was massive and physically peak. The muscles well defined, even straining with the hair even braided and weaved only looking like a suit of zoosha fabric. She descended from the top of and came down as she towered over Noriko with the jedi masters head coming almost eye level with her stomach. Noriko looked up at her and the woman bowed her head before looking at both. "We are... adapting with many of the enhancements and improvements that have been going on throughout Atrisia... the Horselords as you call use will need to eventually adapt as well or at least minorly."