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· Seven ( Video ) ·

( Private to Anakin, Luke & Obi-Wan. )

( Padmé is looking more than a little frazzled. Her room is less than tidy and she is on her hands and knees when the video begins. )

My kitten… ( It's a small thing in the face of other concerns, but perhaps this is the straw that breaks the camel's back. ) Talia… She's missing.

Usually she returns for meals, but not today. ( She turns away from her journal, wipes the unwelcome tears from her cheeks and rises. Every bit of her body is tense. ) If something has happened to her…

( Is it her fate to be unable to protect anyone she cares about? )

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( Once that private feed comes to an end, Padmé manages to appear far more controlled. She shows everyone who might be watching a picture of her cat before she begins. )

I'm searching for this kitten. Her name is Talia and she hasn't eaten since…yesterday. ( Not healthy food at any rate. ) Should you see her, please alert me? My name is Padmé and she is…special to me.

( Considering Luke gave her to her. )

What ever you do, do not harm her. She might be frightened. ( And frightened kittens might have their claws out and ready. ) Just bring her back to me safely. I will find some way to reward you.

( A pause while she sets her mind to other matters. She takes a seat, her posture perfect. )

Since my arrival in Luceti, I have adopted the role of observer. However I believe it is time for me to lend my expertise in the village's politics. For those of you who are aware of such functions, I should like to speak with you at your earliest convenience.

While piecing together a defense of some kind is promising, we need laws and governing bodies to ensure the best protection possible. Furthermore, we should be setting aside food, medical supplies and water in case something catastrophic happens in the future. To expect things to continue as they are is foolish. We have no guarantees; our very presence in this village is a mystery.

I welcome your opinions on the matter. The majority must choose how they wish to proceed.

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Where was the last place you saw her? Any particular places she tends to go?

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She tends to stay close to the house. I haven't let her wander too far. ( Which makes her wonder if something caught her attention and now she's lost or if someone picked her up. )

And where is the house?

Also, I wish you luck in organizing something for the village.

It's House #46. We reside on the Eastern edge of Luceti.

Thank you. Do you have experience in politics?

I'll search the area.

And you could say that. Not in an overt way, unfortunately, but I've dealt with it now and again. Have you garnered much interest from others here?

[Luke immediately heads into her room, knocking quickly before entering. That look isn't good, and if her pet has gone missing...]

Where was the last place you saw Talia? I admit, I haven't seen her today, but I've been gone most of the morning.

( She looks up, a curl falling into her eyes. It's strange to see her upset or disheveled; at the moment, she's both. )

On the windowsill. She was watching the sunset. ( His near apology causes her to shake her head. ) No, I don't expect you to keep track of her, Luke.

[Luke finds that alarming, definitely, but not overly so. Things have been a little odd lately, with his recent body-swap and possession trouble, so a disappearing cat is a refreshingly normal problem.]

Well, then she must be around the house somewhere. Don't worry, we'll find her.

[A whistle comes from behind them, and Artoo rolls into the room. Which gives Luke an idea.]

Artoo, do you have Talia's life-signature stored?

[Wheep-boop-beep-boop!]

Good. Can you see if you can find her?

[Another beep, and R2 rolls away, letting Luke turn back to Padme.]

Nothing to worry about, Mother. Let's go check the basement, though, just in case.

One way or another… ( She watches Luke and Artoo, her brow furrowed. A kitten has such a small life-signature, but if he can find it… ) After you.

( The basement never occurred to her. Why would a cat like the dark? )

It's entirely possible that she got herself lost down there.

[Because it's there, and the kitten hasn't been down there yet.

Luke starts off and opens the well-oiled basement door without a sound, flicking on the light as he makes his way down.]

There's not much down her for her to get lost in. Just a safe with some of Mordin's notes, some of Shepard's old furniture, and Lupin's gun cabinet.

[He's had...interesting...roommates.]

[Okay, Ginia, keep it together. You've talked to Luke Skywalker before, so no squeeing over Padmé. Stay calm, stay focused.]

That poor kitten! I'll keep an eye out for her.

I would appreciate it if you did. ( A little cat shouldn't be by themselves in the village. ) She was given to me by my son.

What area of the village do you live at?

Also for your second question, I'd talk to either Erwin Smith or Hatake Kakashi. Both of them have been gathering people for an alliance.

I am living in House 46. ( With Luke and Obi-Wan. ) Then I will contact them shortly. May I have your name?

[46... North of the square. Definitely easy keeping an eye out while she's in the village plaza.]

I'm Ginia Solana. Nice to meet you.

Likewise, Ginia. Are you joining this...alliance? ( She hasn't made up her mind whether she supports it or not. ) I agree that change is necessary, but the decisions must be made by the majority. I will not settle for anything less than true democracy.

I certainly support the heart and spirit of it, though I can't say I can do much for it. Morale and organizing, I suppose.

[It's an accidental lie, but such is the way of shifts.]

Some are not meant for politics. I have had a long career speaking to and for my people. I was a Queen and then I was a Senator for my planet.

[So Ginia knows; she's seen the movies, but she's certainly not foolish enough to mention that.]

A very impressive career path. [And... it makes Ginia feel a bit small given the most she can is bartender and restaurant owner. At least in this believed lifetime.]

I'm sure Erwin and Kakashi would like to meet you.

( It is never her intention to make others feel weak. She would rather inspire them to do what they can - whether it be great or small. )

And I would like to meet them. I realize our time and resources are limited.

Contacting them over the journal would probably be the best, they tend to be busy people, but also make time to meet with like-minded individuals.

"Rest easy, Padme. I'm sure we'll find her soon enough- and cats have a reputation for taking care of themselves, even when very young. I suspect she'll be alright."

[Following the reply to her message, he immediately closes the journal and heads over to help her look in person. He's never had to try and sense the presence of a cat before, and isn't entirely certain his senses are that finely-tuned, but it's worth attempting, at least.]

If she is by herself, she might be just fine. But I'm more concerned that someone took her. ( There is very little that competes with a cute kitten as a pet. When he arrives, she is moving her search to the rest of the house and outside. ) Thank you for coming. She hasn't been with me long, but -

( That kitten has listened to many woes with a patience most people lack. )

She is a good companion.

[Obi-Wan nods with understanding, and promptly begins aiding her search, as well as keeping an ear out for any untoward claws, paws, or tiny noises.]

"I find with some animals there's a certain instinctive bond of mutual comprehension. I understand entirely, trust me."

[He'd grown attached to Boga the Varactyl almost instantly on Utapau, and that loyalty had been returned when she attempted to protect him from his own troops.

And he'd also become fond of his Eopies back on Tatooine lately.]

"When was the last time you saw her?"

Yesterday at sunset. She likes to sit on my windowsill and watch the sky change colors. ( Padmé bows her head, feeling a little childish. However a life is a life and she vowed to protect Talia's. ) The village has been both cruel and kind to me. There are times it reminds me of my mortality and weaknesses; I fear this is one of those times.

"I don't know if this will be any comfort at all, but in my experience, one does eventually adjust to the inconsistency."

[As he speaks, he has begun to focus on the house around them, attempting to discern any sight or sound of motion or sign of the cat's passing as he looks around.]

I hope you find your kitty soon.

As do I. Thank you for your well wishes.

What does she look like?

[he almost doesn't respond to the next part, but he's curious about what someone as a self-professed 'observer' has put together about the current 'politics' of Luceti.]

What sort of politics?

( She attaches a picture to her response. )

White and black with amber eyes. ( Maybe she should have said "lack of politics" in Luceti. ) It seems to me that, politically, the village is in its infancy. We could be much stronger if we were united.

[ wow that's adorable ]

I'll keep an eye out for her.

I'm guessing you haven't been keeping up with the Joint Forces movement, then.

I haven't, though I have heard of them. Are you apart of their ranks?

Don't worry Padme, I will find her.

I don't want to burden you, Anakin.

It's never a burden to do something for you. I would go to the end of the universe if it would make you happy.

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