Star Words: Episode VI, Part 34

As the day of battle begins, the components are set in place like chess pieces. Han and his strike team approach the bunker. Vader's shuttle leaves with Luke aboard. Lando and the Rebel fleet go into hyperspace. But this battle will be anything but straightforward or predictable. Lots of surprises are coming, starting with the Ewoks' knowledge of a secret entrance to the bunker. Less guarded, easier to infiltrate. Still, Leia reminds Han that even one noise could ruin the mission. He replies with his trademark cocky smile.

"Then we'll do it real quiet-like."

There's a lot of elevated language in Star Wars, long convoluted phrases and diction that sounds like, well, a cheesy old movie serial. It's delightful and I quote it all the time. But sometimes it's nice to have Han's way of talking. It encapsulates his personality and background quite effectively, and it's usually good for a chuckle or two. Wasn't Han the one who stepped on a twig and alerted every stormtrooper in sight just yesterday? Real quiet-like, huh? With the stakes so high, it's nice to have a brief break in the tension with a line like this.

Next, back to the serious stuff....