star_kingdom | ◎ 001 ◎ Qui-Gon Jinn : Video / Traverse Town

You're right, my friend. This device is simple enough to use.

[There was a familiar face on the screen as a moogle floated not far from a head of brown and gray while the feed was adjusted. There was a very serious look about him. Maybe a little too calm for someone who just heard the ill news. The moogle was leading him somewhere. The inn, probably.]

Will you be okay, kupo! [The Jedi Knight paused in his walk and turned to the creature giving it a thoughtful look and responding after a short insignificant silence.]

Darkness has engulfed my world and many others, that's something I had never heard mentioned before. Even then, there is no need for haste: answers come at their own time. These mysteries will unravel themselves with time and patience. Thank you for your assistance, I leave you in peace.

[Before he could bow in respect to the strange creature, their attention was turned to the scurrying sounds of a strange furry creature making it's way up the street towards them. The moogle seemed unmoved and Jinn, sensing no threat, remained put. The creature, a furret that had escaped from a certain albino idiot, climbed up his leg and coat to nuzzle the old man's cheek without hesitation. Qui-Gon rose a brow.]

Hello there, new friend. Are you part of this welcoming committee as well?

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[Thankfully, Obi-Wan has all ready warned him you're no longer the young queen he knows you as. He gives a warm smile and a bow none-the-less. He's got manners, don't you forget it.]

I would address you as your highness but Obi-Wan has told me you are no longer part of the court just as Anakin is no longer a child. A senator is very fitting for you, congratulations.

Padmé is fine, Master Jedi. I knew you best from our time on Tatooine, after all. It should make no difference if the girl I was turned out to be a queen or a peasant. The same is true still.

[Even though they both know better, with all of his assumptions about the queen's trust.]

Thank you, though. It means a lot to me, coming from you. In my time Anakin and Obi-Wan have grown a lot, thanks to your influence.

Rest assured you're not the first queen who passes as a hand-maiden under my supervision, however, you are the first I encounter who is not afraid to take matters into her own hands. You are very brave, Padmé, a very good trait for any politician in these times.

[Don't get him wrong, he supports your cause but really. Is it so hard to trust him?]

I can only hope for the best of my padawan and Anakin and I hope you have no qualms having three jedi knights protecting you.

[She grins ruefully at that.] Sometimes you have to take things into your own hands for anything to get done. Something I'm sure you're well aware of, Master Jedi. You should also know better than anyone else, that I'm not one to run and hide. I can't leave Anakin and Obi-Wan to fight on their own.

Then it will be an honor to fight by your side once more.

And yours as well. Perhaps with a little more equal footing this time. [Meaning she's not a little girl you can boss around now, but she's also not a queen he's ordered to protect. Now if only she could make Obi-Wan believe that last part...]

We will see, Padmé. We will see. [Meaning, you are still a young girl to him because he's still old and has experience. He'll give you the benefit of the doubt but you'll have to show him more. Or, maybe, accept a few classes from him. That wouldn't hurt, now would it?]

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