(Video; UN: amidala)

[politicallyinclined]

(She is pale and resolved; this is not a woman who is unaccustomed to strife.)

This seems the quickest way to go about my search. (And since her physical stamina hasn't completely returned.) I am Padmé Amidala, Senator of Naboo. Am I known to anyone present?

(She wants to be known. She doesn't want to be known. She wants a friend. She doesn't want anyone to touch her.)

It's not terribly important. (But it is.) Of course we can get to know one another. If you wish to speak, I will listen.

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[Video] un: sciencepunk

[sciencerebel]

[Gandra is mostly used to humans now, but admittedly her experience has been limited to the past couple of months. It's not enough to be completely familiar with their physiology. Still, she's healed enough locals from their rescue of Lestari that she has an inkling that Padme might not be well.]

I've never heard of you, but if you need medical attention, I can give you that.

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[politicallyinclined]

(She isn't thrown by Gandra's appearance - after all she has encountered many alien races. The kind offering helps to set her at ease too. Maybe she does need healing.)

I gave birth to twins only a few moments before I found myself in the lake.

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[sciencerebel]

Oh yikes.

[Just the thing a woman needs immediately after going through childbirth - a sudden dunk in a lake that's in a completely different world.]

Yeah, you definitely need medical attention and a lot of rest. Where are you? I have healing magic.

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[friendsallover]

I've heard of Naboo....that's about it. Sorry I can't be more help.

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[politicallyinclined]

No, thank you for telling me that much. May I know your name?

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[forgarlemald]

Were it not terribly important, I doubt that it would be the first thing you would ask of people.

[Not that Gaius doesn't get it. Certainly the first thing he did, both in this land and the previous one he'd been trapped in, was try to find anyone familiar, so while his voice isn't at all unkind as he answers.]

That said, I'm afraid that I have never heard of Naboo myself. But with the sheer number of people that have been gathered to this place, I do hope you will find one who has, Senator.

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[politicallyinclined]

You make a fair point. (And if it weren't important, she wouldn't be frightened of the answer either.)

Thank you. (She feels like a coward for hoping she doesn't. What will she say to them?) Is it common for people to arrive here after death?

video | un: maruchan

[fujimaru]

[ Star Wars is definitely a thing that exists as its franchise self in Ritsuka's world, but also, she's only vaguely familiar with it--her interest in scifi is mostly focused on giant robots and their ilk; someone from a mecha series is more likely to trigger a reaction than anything else.

Mostly, she's worried about how tired the woman looks. There is a certain familiarity to that kind of stance, from one person used to disaster to another accustomed to strife. ]

I've never heard of you, but I don't know much about politics beyond, uh... whoever was the current Prime Minister of Japan four years ago? --Uh, but hi. I'm Ritsuka.

...Are you okay?

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[politicallyinclined]

(Pregnancy is difficult enough without seeing your husband turn into a terrifying Sith Lord who tries to choke you. But those are her burdens and she will place them on no one else's shoulders.)

I have never heard of Japan. Is that a planet? (Tell her about Earth, Ritsuka.)

Hello, Ritsuka. (What a loaded question!) I'm...in one piece.

video - un: sephiroth

[sefirot]

That is not a place I have ever seen mentioned. Many here are scattered remnants from a vast variety of worlds. I've only found a few from my own.

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[politicallyinclined]

I believe we are from different galaxies. For a planet to have the ability to pull us all to itself, that requires a great deal of power.

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[suetekh]

[It's video but he sucks at video and has yet to learn how to do it better. The camera is facing the ceiling.]

Nobody probably knows you. If people don't know me or the gods then they probably don't know you.

[Kind of blunt and full of himself but okay.]

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[politicallyinclined]

(Hi, ceiling. Oh there's a voice? Hello, voice.)

Are you saying you are a god?

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[umuperor]

[ senators. nero will keep her distaste at that part to herself, because honestly... she sympathizes. the young woman on screen has something of a haughty, regal bearing to her. ]

It is clearly important to you, Senator. Though I am afraid I have never heard of Naboo or your name.

Do you seek anyone in particular?

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[politicallyinclined]

(Does she seek anyone in particular? What a loaded question! Padmé wants to say Anakin. Her twins. Obi-Wan. Master Yoda. But.)

I wish it wasn't. (And she isn't proud of that desire.) I could give you a long list of names, but if they're not present, I will only bore you.

(However...)

Does the name Skywalker mean anything to you?

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[admiralchiss]

[ooc: Continued from TDM thread.]

I would be honored to share my experiences with you, Senator.

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[politicallyinclined]

If you are uncomfortable using the network, we can meet in person.

Video; UN: Wildflower

[madcuriosity]

[Have a child, Padme.]

Oh! I've never met a senator before! What, ah, Miss Amidala, does a senator do, exactly?

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[politicallyinclined]

(An adorable child! She can't help smiling.)

A senator serves in a senate; they represent a group of people and see that their needs are seen to politically. For example, if food is low, a senator can speak to other senators from other worlds and organize a fair trade. Say, food for water or food for something another world lacks.

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[unhappy]

You're the one posting, shouldn't you be the one speaking?

[ This lady looks like she needs help, honestly, but Emerald's not great at doing normal... niceness. ]

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[politicallyinclined]

I did speak. Now I am giving you the opportunity.

(Padmé isn't the sort to ramble on and on or reveal too much about herself to strangers.)

[Video] un: gentlebreeze /tags in a year later

[bright_moon]

[ Xingchen studies her, a little worried by what he sees. ]

I am sorry, but I do not know that name.

[ He offers a gentle smile now though. ]

But I would be happy to get to know you. I am Xiao Xingchen.

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[politicallyinclined]

(He is right in being worried. Very little is holding Padmé in one piece.)

That isn't your fault. You needn't apologize.

(She reflects that smile, grateful for it.)

Xiao Xingchen. I am honored to make your acquaintance. Please, call me Padmé.

video; un: RiverofHeaven

[kokuryuu]

[Souma gives a respectful bow, with his right hand blocking his left fist to gesture a peaceful meeting. This lady seems agitated, and also it looks like she means business. Somethings about that reminds him of his aunt, his cousin back home. He pauses to take a deep cleansing breath before addressing the camera. Souma's voice is very soft and breathy, and he speaks slowly, as is his people's custom. He wears plain black homespun clothes and his hair is a wavy mop.]

You are known to this one now, My Lady?

This one is called Souma, of the Dragon Line of the Itou-- the People of the Black Thread. I am... a simple farmer. And warrior. At your service.

Have you just arrived? Are you... feeling all right.

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[politicallyinclined]

(Those first words surprise a small smile from her. Yes, it can be that easy, can't it. She isn't alone as long as she keeps talking and keeps reaching out.)

For that, I am grateful.

(His title intrigues her and helps her forget her own problems.)

A farmer and warrior. Those professions do not usually accompany one another, do they?

(The question is sweet and she softens.)

I have. I don't feel well, but I suspect it will pass with time.