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[Padmé has listened to every word the moogles have told her, and it's long after they've left that she finally turns to the oddly-shaped communicator. She's wounded, but she turned down the creatures' offers of help. Whatever pain these wounds might cause her hasn't registered to her; a very large part of her is numb.

She knows the dangers of making a public call for help; if the bounty hunter that's after her made it here as well, she's little more than a sitting target for him without Anakin. But if she doesn't do something, her fears will never be put to rest--or confirmed.

So when she turns on the communicator, she's wearing a grim expression.]

I am Padmé Amidala, a Senator representing the thirty-sixth regional state space of the Galactic Senate. The planet I was on-- [she pauses for hardly a beat, but she can't bring herself to say its name;] --met with misfortune. Though it seems this isn't uncommon, it's imperative that I'm contacted by any Jedi that might have survived.

[She won't name Anakin by name; she can't even attempt it.]

If there are any others that can hear me... Please, tell me what I can do to return that world, and any others in the galaxy. I'd do anything to help them.

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[Well, she can't really fault him for that. And she would do almost anything to set things right for those she loves.]

Does anyone know if he can rescue those still trapped in the darkness?

I don't know if he can, but I don't think he would. We have to restore our worlds in order to accomplish that.

I see. And there's no one else who knows how to accomplish that?

Not anyone willing to answer.

[Frowns, almost cynically.]

Hmm... [She smiles a bit, more to herself than anything.] It sounds like it's time to make use of the Jedi, then.

I want in on the action!

You weren't a fan of the Jedi before. I'm not certain you're worthy of experiencing it.

[She's mostly teasing.]

Maybe if I see them for myself, it'll prove it to me!

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It will. [She smiles; she's not met anyone who wasn't impressed when they met a Jedi.] The Jedi are incredible and I owe them much. You'll like them.

Will I? [Hint of a smirk.] What is it exactly that they do?

Using the Force, they can do just about anything. One I know can move objects to him and away from him with ease. They wield blades made of energy and they can influence weak minds. But they're selfless--they use their power to keep the peace, not attain things they desire. It's what separates them from the Sith--good from evil.

And...what exactly makes the Sith guys evil?

They think only of themselves. They lie and manipulate others to gain what they desire, and I've known them to strike down good men without a second thought.

[Men like Qui-Gon...]

There was a time when one was sent to kill me as well. If it were not for the Jedi, I would not be here.

They sound like some jerks.

[He looks confused.]

Why would they want to kill you?

I constantly stand in opposition to those who try to destroy freedom and bring chaos to the galaxy. As a result, I've become a target. The situation isn't as dire as it sounds, though.

You're still alive. And you're not the only one there who wants that. Are you?

No, but I am the most vocal.

The most brave.

It's not courage; even I have things I'm afraid of. I'm just not willing to back down.

Good. If that's your goal, you can't afford to. The moment you lose sight of it's the moment you give up victory.

[She watches him for a moment, trying to gauge just how sincere he is. Seeing nothing to suggest otherwise, she actually laughs.]

Something like that. I'm glad you agree.

[He scratches the back of his head almost shyly.]

Course I do. The Jedee, I mean Jedi are kind of like your guardians?

Not usually, but before I arrived they were seeing to my safety. I've only had Jedi assigned to me twice; they're typically busy settling other disputes in the galaxy. On a typical day I have my own security, and I have since I served as the queen to my world.

You were queen?! What do you mean by served?

[Ah, other worlds did work differently, she guessed.]

On Naboo, the queen is elected by the public vote. I was very young when I served my two terms; merely thirteen when I was first elected. Afterward I was asked by the new queen to become the representative for Naboo in the Galactic Senate. I couldn't refuse her.

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