· Five ( 4th Wall Catch-All ) ·

[padme_amidala]

( Padmé has never seen the village teeming with so many people. She makes her way out, dressed somewhat plainly. As the newcomers walk from one place to the next, she follows them with her eyes, trying to place their faces. Her memory is good - she knows she can rely on it.

There are so many worlds in her "universe". Surely someone from one of them will come to visit?

Even so, she schools herself carefully, trying not to hope too much. She knows all too well the pain of dashed hopes and broken dreams.

Should you wish to run across her, she won't stray too far from Luke's home, though she will make sure she can be easily seen. Said task isn't easy considering her short, slight frame, yet, as ever, Padmé gives off an aura of authority that is hard to overlook. )



{Lightning meanwhile has perched herself on a roof. She isn't dressed in her armor - though she did find it - but she is carrying her shield and gun-blade. With new arrivals come new dangers.

Feel free to notice her or call up to her!}

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Is this a riddle?

[padme_amidala]

( Padmé smiles warmly and bows her head in return. She offers the seat next to her and rests her hands in her lap. )

The pleasure is mine, Master Yoda. Did you arrive recently?

I have seen Master Obi-Wan in the crowds.

haha

[sizemattersnot]

[The old master hops up into the offered seat and nods his head.]

Yes. Strange, my arrival is. Asleep I was.

[He frowns, because she'd definitely been dead when he'd last seen her.]

A long time it has been, Senator.

<3!

[padme_amidala]

I felt like I had fallen asleep too. ( But that had been her death. Yes, she experienced it. ) Far too long. I am glad to see you. I have much to thank you for.

<3!

[sizemattersnot]

Hmmmm?

[He quirks his head to one side, genuinely curious.]

Tell me why, you must. Failed the Republic, did I.

[padme_amidala]

Such matters were out of your hands. I never dreamed such a dark future would surround Luke and Leia. ( She doesn't speak of Anakin, though, in a way, she feels like he is a victim too. ) You did not stop fighting. Luke told me you helped train him.

[sizemattersnot]

Seen Sideous' influence I should have. Dark times I could have prevented.

[He sighs, obviously old and tired.]

Luke and Leia...a better life they deserved.

[padme_amidala]

Jedi always put too many burdens on their shoulders. I'm afraid you are not different, Master Yoda.

( All of that is said with the utmost affection. )