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[padbae]

[Padmé looks tired, but smiles anyway, her fingers laced in front of her. ]

Hello Everyone, my name is Padmé Amidala. It seems I've found myself a bit out of sorts, several weeks in Cryo and I come back to what looks to be a war building. I understand I've missed a lot, I'm not certain what is pushing the Moira to these extremes, could anyone enlighten me?

[She bites her bottom lip, crossing and then uncrossing her thumbs. ]

What I do know is the affects of war on the people, better than most. Regardless of the reason for this conflict, I implore you all to keep an eye on your friends, your fellow shipmates. War, even just the threat of it, causes undue stress on everyone. If any of you need any support, please let me know. I will do my best to help.

Thank you for your time.

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[ryuuzaki]

The survivors of a conflict that occurred before most of us found ourselves here are out for revenge, without regard for the fact that they'll be taking it out on people who weren't involved.

I'm interested in your past experience with war. Would you be willing to discuss it?

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[padbae]

Has there been any attempt to negotiate with them?

[ She pauses, before nodding. ]

My galaxy is in the middle of a war that spans many worlds and many systems, and has been raging for some time now. The damage it's done to so many lives in the name of either side is beyond belief.

[ryuuzaki]

There will be, in one form or another. I'm not sure what team you've been placed with, but you should talk to Clara in person, if you can.

[He's usually careful not to go into detail about his previous encounters with people who may not have experienced those encounters themselves, but he is aware that Padme is a diplomat, and a colleague of Bail's. Steering her towards the group that's been asked to focused on diplomacy seems like a good idea.]

How did the war in your galaxy start?

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[ex_forcechoke292]

It's a war. Since when is the reason ever any different?

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[padbae]

You can't address the problem unless you know their motivations Anakin. Many wars start for what feels to be a good reason.

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[ex_forcechoke292]

No motivation changes good people dying for NO reason.

[bosswald]

It seems to be a revenge thing at this point, but we're hoping to diffuse the situation before it turns into an all out fight. Thing is, I'm not sure that's possible at this point.

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[squadgoals]

[On her way back from a meeting, two datapads in one hand, coffee in the other, she pauses in front of the apartment door, very carefully pressing the "open" button with a foot.

For a second when the door opens, Padmé is treated to the silliest-looking pose she's probably seen her roommate pull up to now. For her part, Shepard freezes, then smiles, hastily adjusting herself, and hustling into the room.]

Padmé! You made it out of cryo! Everything okay? [beat;] You probably need this coffee more than I do.

[ventifact]

i think undue stress is kind of an understatement

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[knaval]

its complicated politics and morals
like usual
make sure to keep your own head above water okay

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[jedimindtrick]

Don't you think you might get a good amount of rest before you try solving all the problems we've made while you were in stasis?

[ A thin, knowing smile. It's good to see her, but he can't help wondering if it isn't more than cryo weighing on her. Time certainly seems to have worked differently for Amidala than the rest of them. ]

video; hope you don't mind how late this is

[divagated]

[Ahsoka can't help but be excited to see the all too familiar face come across her MID. While she tries to contain it, knowing full and well Padmé won't know her, it's impossible for her to keep the smile off her face.]

It's good to see you awake, Senator Amidala. [and she's not at all surprised to see that's she jumping right into the middle of things.

Next comes the awkward part. How do you tell someone just how close you are to them when they don't even know you yet?]

I know you haven't met me yet, but I've known you a few years now. I'm Ahsoka Tano, I'm Anakin's Pawadan. [-- or was, if you asked Anakin. That news is still fresh on her mind, even if she doesn't share it.]