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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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It seems like you are making great sacrifices to stay balanced. (Now she has to ask...) Have you ever allowed yourself to fall in love? Or is that forbidden?

Gosh, I'm super flattered, but I think we should go on a date or two first. [Morgan feigns innocent embarrassment, which doesn't hide the pure mischief in his eyes. Maybe nothing can.]

[Only for a moment though, then he drops the act.] I was very happily married, if only for a short time. She passed away, unfortunately. Wouldn't have traded it for the world though.

I'm sorry, I'm a taken woman. (She isn't buying that innocent embarrassment, mister.) I ask because the Jedi forbade their members from marrying or falling in love.

(However... His answer is sweet.)

I hope you see her again.

Well. I'm not here to judge or criticize other people or philosophies, but I will say that I disagree with that.

[Aside from which, how do you 'forbid' an emotion?]

I disagree with it too. Love can be the greatest power for good. Denying yourself it is accepting loneliness.

(She isn't sure. Forbidding might mean ignoring in this case.)

[Morgan waves a hand vaguely.] Let me guess, it's an ascetic order? No worldly attachments and all that?

For the most part, but they work with people constantly. It's not as if they are shut away.

That sort of attitude... the detachment from all worldly things... that has some merit, I think. Attachment is suffering, that much is true, buuut that's by virtue of not knowing when to let go.

Humans learn by doing. If you've never been attached to anyone, how can you know when to let go? Sometimes attachments happen spontaneously. The Jedi help people in a variety of circumstances; how can they not be drawn to one person or another?

[Morgan nods.] Love's a particularly powerful form of attachment, but it's hardly the only one, for that matter. What about family? What about friendship? Are those out too? Where do you draw the line, and why?

I don't know if I can answer that. There are many things I would do for my family and friends that would fly in the face of Jedi values. I believe when an attachment becomes...overwhelming and distracting...that is when it interferes with their rules.

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[Morgan has to grin at that.] Well, I meant it as a rhetorical question anyway, so don't worry about the answer. I like that, though. Attachments are dangerous when you can't accept losing them.

I'm guilty of walking into that danger. I couldn't bear to lose him or for him to not know how I felt. Some dangers are worthwhile in my opinion. It's not always about the greater good.

Maybe instead I should say, "when you can't accept that you have lost them." If you love someone, but then spend the rest of your life miserable because they pass on, have you loved wisely? If you can't accept the end of the relationship and start stalking and terrorizing your ex, have you really loved well?

On those points, I agree. Death is a natural part of life and if a loved one passes on before me, I will try to find happiness. That is what they would want for me. And I would never stalk an ex. I was very lucky; the few boyfriends I had before Anakin weren't possessive.

You're halfway towards sensible self-harmony already just hearing that! Just get the body involved and you're golden.

What exercises do you suggest? If I can find harmony, I can share it with those dear to me. They deserve peace.

Oh, all kinds. Depends. Do you want something meditative, more exertion, actual combat skill, form and technique for discipline...?

Why pick one? Meditative and actual combat skill. I do have battle experience, but I'm no warrior or soldier.

Didn't say you had to. [And realizing she didn't have to pick and choose is a little bit of a test itself.] I just need to see what suits you.

Both would suit me. I tend to be anxious, so meditation would help. But there are times I need to fight, so combat is necessary.

No, no -- my bad, not specific enough. I meant style-wise. There's a lot of potential styles and schools that can fit the bill, so I need to narrow it down for you.

Tell me the schools, then. Or the styles. I suspect the ones I can name you won't have heard of.

To start with: my own personal favorite, aikido. Then Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, judo, jujutsu, aikijujutsu... The differences generally revolve around the level of engagement and the particular favored techniques. If I can see what your natural inclinations are for, I can build on that, which is what I would recommend rather than trying to slot yourself into something that sounds excellent in principle but isn't as suited to you.

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