[It doesn't go unnoticed, that look that flashes across his face and while her lips purse for a moment, she gives a gentle squeeze on his arm. Is it what she has done in the past? No, but there is no Senate here and those that know of Naboo are limited. There is no point to represent a planet where she is the only actual citizen represented. No, if anything that has been told is true, they will need to work together.
She draws them to a pause again, her eyes searching his, wondering where and why this is coming. That hand remains gentle on his sleeve as she steps in close.]
It's not that different from being a Senator, Anakin. It is about listening.
[And there has been plenty of breakdown in communication. The war represents that failure. So many failures.]
And voluntary, I should hope, or I would reject the duties.
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[It doesn't go unnoticed, that look that flashes across his face and while her lips purse for a moment, she gives a gentle squeeze on his arm. Is it what she has done in the past? No, but there is no Senate here and those that know of Naboo are limited. There is no point to represent a planet where she is the only actual citizen represented. No, if anything that has been told is true, they will need to work together.
She draws them to a pause again, her eyes searching his, wondering where and why this is coming. That hand remains gentle on his sleeve as she steps in close.]
It's not that different from being a Senator, Anakin. It is about listening.
[And there has been plenty of breakdown in communication. The war represents that failure. So many failures.]
And voluntary, I should hope, or I would reject the duties.