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(Since she has been made aware of her prior stay, Padmé decides to use her tablet to send out a message. She is pale, but strangely resolved to this new plight. Her hair is ornately braided, but her clothing is plain. She's just happy to have clothes and to be rid of that white gown!)

Greetings, everyone. Some of you might recognize me; I want to speak to you if that is the case.

(The faster she is up to speed, the better.)

For those I am encountering for the first time, hello. I'm Padmé. Some of my family is present and -

I would like very much to protect them. I'm sure you can understand the feeling.

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Advisable. The Command Center has an armory that they are willing to outfit those who will help the rebels fight against the Sylphid. They have quite the array of weapons, some comparable to what we are familiar with from our galaxy. If you are looking for anything specific, I can keep my eye out at the markets as well.

[Another nod.]

I would not venture out to the Troop alone. Thankfully I was with someone when we were tasked with sample gathering, and they were of great assistance in keeping the effects of the spores at bay.

[ That fretting won't be soothed until she's cleared, given a clean bill of health, and he's able to leave with her. ]

I was hoping you'd return.

[ Hoping. Praying. Begging. Little difference to him. ]

I've heard that before.

[ So let him fret. ]

[She bows a bit when the feed comes on. She hadn't known the previous version well, and some niceties are still to be observed.]

Senator. My name is Juhani. We met briefly, before. I am a Jedi Knight of the Republic, at your service. Please, do not hesitate to call upon me if you need.

I will always listen. Jumping to conclusions helps no one.

(And the damage done to Anakin...to Kylo Ren... It will take a long time to heal.)

I would have been proud of her if she did none of that. But seeing as she is a Skywalker and an Organa, she was destined for greatness from the beginning.

I am best with a blaster. I have used Anakin's lightsaber in the past, but I'm not nearly as skilled as him with it. (Nor could she ever be. She leaves that to the Jedi.)

Could you keep in contact with those left behind?

(Which won't be long. She's just tired and strangely, her heart seems to be beating just fine.)

Thank you for waiting for me.

(She reaches out for him, easing herself back on the bed.)

I meant it then too. Whatever happened to me was...unexpected.

(She returns the gesture with a small, hopeful smile. Padmé really doesn't want to get off on the wrong foot with anyone.)

Please call me Padmé. (Since she isn't technically a senator anymore.) A Jedi? Then I am honored to meet you, Master Juhani. I have a soft spot for the Jedi.

[Codi's cool expression softens into a wan smile in return.]

Ah--that's too bad. Not the first time it's happened, but I understand.

[Did they actually get to know each other especially well, or have a deep, personal connection? Absolutely not. But Padmé has given her a chance to pretend like they did, so Codi will absolutely take that and run.]

It would be my pleasure to help fill in the blanks for you. I suppose introductions are in order? Reintroductions? [Codi chuckles lightly and points a hand delicately to her chest.] Dakota Perkins - but you can call me Codi. It's nice to meet you again, Senator.

[A point he only arches a brow at but nods. After what Vader's since revealed about himself and Padmé, Tech can't really be surprised, and he knows lightsabers otherwise aren't weapons the Jedi just lend to anyone.]

I'll see what I can do.

Do you mean outside of the Troop? Presumably, although I hear that some of the more extreme effects can cover even auditory hallucinations. That would make things more difficult to keep track of what's reality and what is not. The worst that can happen is that one can get lost.

I am guilty of having made some hasty judgments toward both him and your husband in the past. But I meant what I said when I said I'm invested in their well-being. Kylo and I are Force-bonded; it's something that just happened, without either of us knowing one another. And I'm tethered to Luke here.

[ Which makes all the interpersonal conflict fantastic! ]

I wish you could know her. Maybe she'll find her way back here eventually.

[She nods, slowly.]

As you wish. And not Master, I am merely a Jedi Guardian. But yes, I do recall that much.

[Maybe he doesn't hover quite as much as his father, but Luke is around pretty constantly. Unless he's out training which honestly takes a fair amount of his time between him spending time on his jedi training or learning about the native magic. Or out at the market. Where he usually comes back with something for Padmé.

Like he does today, with a covered container of some sort of soup that the locals swear by as well as some very dainty little cookies. Also a few basic books on Tian magic, because he doesn't want her getting bored.]

Mom! [Food is placed within her reach on a nearby bedside table. The books are put somewhere for Later. Then he's swooping in for a hug, because hugs outside of dreams are the best.] How're you feeling?

(She feels bad, but there isn't much she can do. Codi can pretend as she likes until Padmé has enough information to call her out on it.)

That's a good place to start. (She smiles and nods.) Call me Padmé. I'm not technically a Senator anymore.

(Death had ended her term.)

I think that is forgivable. When someone presents themselves as powerful and scary, being defensive is natural.

(Vader is intimidating without saying a word. If Kylo Ren is the same, she understands, Rey.)

Force-bonded? That occurs most often between Jedi Masters and their apprentices. Then again, the Force seems to do as it likes and when a need arises, it finds a way.

That makes us family.

(Welcome to the Skywalkers.)

If she does, I will spend as much time with her as possible.

(No, lightsabers represent a Jedi's life. Anakin's weapon was never broken or lost in her care for that reason.)

Thank you.

(Auditory hallucinations? That isn't playing fair.)

Then we should see to these jobs in groups. Groups that do not stick too close together and are properly armed.

From what I understand... The number of Jedi has dwindled greatly. What you know should be shared as often and as safely as possible.

(Bored? How could she ever be bored? Between him and Anakin, she is well cared for and happy. The only way she could be more complete is if Leia joined them. And maybe Kylo Ren and Rey. Their family has grown!

Just seeing him and hearing that title - Mom! - brings a smile to her lips.)

Sit here with me. (She scoots over on the bed for a proper snuggle. You're never too old for Mama snuggles, Luke.)

Better. I was able to rest. Your father kept watch over me.

I have no idea who you are!

[Grin and fingerguns, along with a wink.]

Figured you might want a break from people who do, plus I can get behind protecting family.

It helps that we're not on opposing sides here.

[ Rey nearly flinches at mention of family; she'll have to tell Padmé sooner or later about her actual parentage. Though she doesn't think she'll be rejected, it still feels wrong to hide her connection to the man who'd taken so much from Padmé's family. ]

That's very kind of you to say. I grew up without my family, but Leia welcomed me as if she'd always known me, and even your husband seems strangely protective of me.

[ It's very, very weird to have Darth Vader on your side, but she doesn't hate it nearly as much as she'd expected. ]

[He'll do his best to try finding something similar to an ELG-3A pistol for her if he can.]

It's a suggestion not very strongly enforced. Generally people are warned to keep their distance because of the dangers and the unknown variables.

[When Kylo appears, he's dressed somewhat more casually than he might have been used to at home, though he retains every bit of the confident stature he typically shows to the First Order. But there's a brief moment of silence at the start of the call, a hesitation that belies that image. He had barely met his grandmother when she was here previously, and only in the tumult of taking care of his injured grandfather--and the woman his grandfather idealises seems to him to be someone he could only disappoint.

And yet, he's curious.]

My name is Kylo Ren. Rey told me that she had mentioned me to you.

[Luke doesn't have to be invited twice - he slides onto the bed next to her, more than happy to settle in for some Mama Snuggle time. So what if he's "grown" now? It's not like he got them when he was little! So if anyone thought it was weird... well that sounds like a them problem, not a Luke problem.

Besides, it clearly makes her happy and there's very little Luke wouldn't do to see his mother smile.]

Good. [His smile doesn't slip exactly, as he thinks about the many reasons for that.] He's probably still making sure you don't just vanish again.

[Because while Luke had certainly taken it hard, the impact it had on Anakin? That shared loss had actually helped Father and Son bond ironically, but he'd much prefer not being in a situation like that ever again.

But no more sad thoughts, she's here and it's pretty swell.]

We should make a list of stuff you want to do when you're feeling better. Places to go, things to eat, stuff like that.

That is my intent. The Order is stronger in my time than yours, but the cycle of growth and fall is...very apparent.

I don't think we ever were. The Sith know how to confuse and deceive.

(That isn't Rey's fault. Palpatine failed everyone connected to him. She will see Rey as a blessing and nothing less.)

You are a good person. What more do they need to know? Those who are blessed by the Force are connected. Think of it as a family chosen by fate.

(Darth Vader has always been drawn to the Light no matter how he tried to stay in the shadows.)

(There is no perfect solution to keep everyone safe.)

What do we gain from these risks? Besides another day to live?

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