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I can't say it is quite what I was expecting...

[As she starts to record, Padmé offers a gentle smile. There is a quiet calm to her, although any that would know her well knows that it is a countenance that she wears and that within, brews a storm. She is dressed in a manner that is known in her own galaxy but which might well seem a bit strange to others. Yet they are clothing of a style that she dons on a regular basis to Senate meetings- a thick rich layered gown of velvet with an ornate hair piece haloing her head.]

While I'm not certain how long I will remain here, I do admit that I haven't been planet-bound since I was younger, and even then, it was not for long.

[Her voice is soft but also strong and those brown eyes are drawn away from the feed, regarding the sky for a moment. It is an atmosphere that holds no meaning to her, at least as its stands, but there are some things in this place that she can understand, that are universal no matter where one is. She does begin to speak again, her focus still out there on that great unknown, wondering just what lays beyond... Yet her gaze is drawn back and she gives a little nod of her head, before making eye contact again.]

My name is Padmé Amidala, a Senator for the planet of Naboo, and I offer a greeting. It seems, if I am to understand this correctly, that we are all here by the same means, caught in the same situation. As it seems I may well be here for some time, I would be interested to hear more about the places you call home, for any willing to share.

[There is a genuine warmth in her voice and her smile grows ever so. The situation may be foreign, but she can find some common ground to begin with while remaining true to herself. The rest... She will with piece by piece.]

I would, of course, speak of my own as well, for those who wished to hear of it. I am curious to see just how far a reach this place has, and whether Naboo or Coruscant or even any of the other planets that make up the Galactic Republic are known to anyone here.

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[She listens quietly, contemplative, before her expression softens.]

I do truly hope that those who do find themselves in such a state do have someone to aid them.

[He smiles at her, also soft, appreciating her compassion and way with words.]

Me too.

[Then his expression falls a little.] You may hear something about a huge beast that came from the ocean last month. I tried to reach out to it with - with my Jedi abilities. It didn't really work. I mean, I kinda made the connection itself, but I couldn't get to listen, or calm down, or turn back.

[He looks down.] It seems pretty determined to tear through people. And now it's dead.

That reminds me a little of the Zillo Beast that was lose upon Coruscant. The Beast had been brought against it's will, and had no voice of it's own. It, too, met an untimely end, although I wish it had been otherwise.

...I don't know that story.

None of the Jedi could do anything for it?

[Her lips purse a little.]

Obi-Wan and I tried, but the Chancellor did not agree, believing its death was for the greater good. It may well have been the last of its kind.

Oh.

[His gaze shifts off to the side nervously.]

That...tracks.

[Genocide, maybe some casual cruelty, and Palpatine. Yes, he can very much believe that's how it went down.]

Not at the time.

[Rueful. There had been some argument, but it hadn't tracked for Padmé.]

[He offers a small smile.]

I believe that. From what I can tell, Palpatine is great at the manipulation game, when he bothers to make the effort. Maybe especially at twisting people's best intentions.

That still doesn't- [Oh, it is so very strange, that knowledge.] To know him... One would never have guessed.

Like I said, I believe you. But it's hard for me to fully imagine. I mean, he presented the kindly old man face to me, sure, but I have no idea why he thought I'd buy it.

I wasn't going to just forget everything done under his orders, in my lifetime.

How old were you when- did you ever know him before?

[Before he revealed himself? Whether knowing him through word of mouth during that time or otherwise.]

Hmm, we're talking past each other, a little, I think. Let's see.[He pauses to collect his thoughts, and flips the conversation to private]

I was born at the end of the Clone Wars. To me, Palpatine has always been the Emperor.

I only spoke to him personally the one time, via holocall, after surviving enough of those who obey him to be slightly interesting or annoying, I guess. Or maybe he just needed a force sensitive attuned to the temple ruins in Lothal. I'm not sure. I was 18. I just turned 19 last month.

But - you knew him for a long time, right?

[She listened, that private and unreadable expression on her face. She'd wanted the war to end, yet never like that. Would never have assumed the Republic would fall and an Empire would take it's place. It had it's flaws, but at least it did give a voice.]

There's eight years between us.

[Off-hand, although those eight years may well be eight decades.]

I did. From a young age I was involved in politics. Apprentice Legislature and the the Legislative Youth Program. Princess of Theed. Queen of Naboo. Then Senator. He'd always been a pillar of the planet. Someone you could turn to to ask for advice.

That's right - you're both from Naboo.

I'm sorry - I definitely..I can't imagine someone you've known personally that long, and trusted-

[How badly could that shake someone's trust in their own judgement? In other people they trusted?]

It is more than a little shocking to realize that he's been behind so much.

[And that she never even had a clue.]

I have to assume it took a lot of planning. Decades. Maybe generations.

Others, or all his planning?

[Because generations seems to imply he would be a lot older than she thought, which... He has a history on Naboo.

Or was that fake?]

That, I don't think I can even guess. The Dark can sustain in strange ways, which is why Maul is even alive. So I guess it's possible Palpatine has a supernatural life span.

[And, as he's pretty sure, that power of the Dark Side is part of why Anakin survived Mustafar.]

If you want to ask Maul about it, he might know.

Does Maul tend to answer questions truthfully?

[He makes a so-so motion with his hand, while making a face.[

I don't think he has many qualms about lying if it gets him something, no. And then there's just...sorting through skewed perspective.

He hates Palpatine, though.

Politicians tend to have to sort though skewed perspectives anyway.

[At least the good ones. There are those who are bought or sell themselves for coin or other items.]

I suppose anyone in their right mind would.

[The padawan winces.] ...A quick death is about the limits of my compassion of Palpatine, if I'm honest.

With Maul, it's very personal.

From what I am learning, Palpatine made it very personal with several people it seems.

[There's a pause, as his brow furrows. He can think of a few ways to take that.]

Wait, what do you mean, specifically?

If he is as it is said he is, he appears to have made calculations on who to approach, no?

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