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[politicallyinclined]

(This is technically her second network post (the first being here). She shows her face this time, calm, collected - as much as she can manage anyway.)

To my fellow members of the First Breath, I would like to properly introduce myself: I am Padmé. I come from a planet called Naboo and I am well-acquainted with visiting other worlds.

(Even so, this shift has been a shock.)

Are there any healers onboard? If so, I wish to speak with you.

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[imnotleia]

Padmé? [Poe looks surprised to see her again, though from what she says he gathers this isn't the same woman who had lived here before.

A droid peers inquisitively in the background, and Poe tries to push him out of the way so he can see the screen.]

Are you hurt?

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[politicallyinclined]

Do we...know each other? (The concern is appreciated, however, but she has no idea where to begin. I just gave birth to twins and died hardly seems appropriate.)

I'm not sure. I would like to be examined properly.

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[imnotleia]

No, I um...I know of you. [He explains away with an apologetic smile, sure she must be used to that, and not wanting to burden her immediately with the explanation that he knew a version of her as more than just a haptoral figure, or politician.]

We have a hospital. It's not quite up to the standards of home, but they should be able to help with most things.

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[politicallyinclined]

(Yes, that's...an easier to swallow explanation, though a small part of her still wonders. Padmé may not have any Force connections or powers, but her instincts are reliable.)

Then I am glad to meet you...? (She waits for a name.) Any medical team should be able to see to what I need.

(Pregnancies aren't strange and she wants her heart examined too.)

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[kree_soldieress]

[Well now this was a surprise, and a pleasant one. A new shipmate. Lauri-Ell turned on the video with a smile and offered a wide grin to the newcomer.]

Greetings! I am Lauri-Ell, and I am indeed one of your crew mates in matters of use of the ships.

I fear I must inform you that there is not, to my knowledge, a member of our ship who has taken the medical datapoint instruction at this time. Other than our pilot Terra and myself who specializes in security, we are mostly untrained.

If you must seek attention, though, I would advise seeking out the hospital, and I believe young William is there working as a medic still. There are others as well, who might be able to assist you.

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[politicallyinclined]

It's nice to meet you, Lauri-Ell. (The bright smile is sweet and needed. Padmé winces at what is said next and she nods, trying her best to assure herself that she isn't simply on borrowed time.)

Then I will seek out the hospital. I just...want to be sure... (She touches her stomach, still round from the pregnancy, and takes a steadying breath.) I want to help and I need to know my body won't fail me.

[kree_soldieress]

[Well, she would be glad to know that the smile was sweet and needed. Helping others was always a useful and wonderful.]

Is there a concern that your body is not well? Would you like me to carry you there?

[politicallyinclined]

(Padmé likes being there for others and supporting them in their time of need. When she sees that trait in others, she respects them immediately.)

I can walk. It's just... I gave birth before I arrived and...

Things didn't go as planned.

[kree_soldieress]

[Well then, she will do very well here because there are many who need looking out for, and many who would appreciate support. As for Lauri, well, supporting others was in her nature.]

I admit I do not know much of human reproductive practices. Or reproductive practices at all. But there is much caution to be exhibited when one is recently with child. There are things that can go wrong I believe. It would be best to take you to be examined.

I can direct you in the accessing of the map function of your communicator if you wish. It will be able to show you where the hospital is.

[politicallyinclined]

(Human reproductive practices are pain, pain and more pain. And that's if they go well.)

Yes, I agree. I want to be healthy. (She wants to be alive.) Please. I would appreciate your guidance.

(Then hopefully she can have one less worry tugging at her mind. Though...what happened to her? She doesn't know. Her heart just...failed.)

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[provenforce]

[ Rey furrows her brow as her video comes on, studying the screen curiously. She can't shake that something about this woman looks very familiar. But she's never been to Naboo, of course. All she knows about it is that it's a beautiful, rich planet the likes of her would certainly never be seen on. ]

I'm not on the First Breath, but I have some experience in Force healing. Unless you need something more technical, I would suggest going to the hospital in that case.

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[politicallyinclined]

(The likes of her? Rey would be welcomed with open arms. After all, her grandfather was once a citizen of Naboo - though that fact is hardly comforting. Still, Padmé would choose Rey over him any day of the week.)

Force...? Are you a Jedi?

[provenforce]

[ The fact that her grandfather was a very notorious citizen of Naboo is probably a good reason for her to not ever visit.

She hesitates for a moment, she still is unsure of the title, because she feels like she's claiming it from the ether. No one named her Jedi, but she knows it's expected of her to call herself one all the same. ]

I am. You're familiar with Jedi?

[politicallyinclined]

(Unless she has the protection of someone like Padmé who would never accept attacks or insults hurled Rey's way. Palpatine was a one of a kind monster; his children and grandchildren shouldn't bear his punishment. Justice doesn't work like that.

You are one, Rey. A strong one.)

I married one. (Why keep that a secret any longer?) I also worked closely with them when I served as Queen and then again as a Senator for Naboo.

[provenforce]

[ Rey looks surprised at that revelation, if only because she didn’t know that Jedi got married. Leia had, of course, but she also insisted she wasn’t a Jedi. Maybe that was the difference? ]

I didn’t know there were any Jedi that had gotten married.

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[sinistral]

[This is strange, especially considering that he's pretty sure Padme had left. But here she is, and sounding like she's not familiar with the planet at all.

Well, it's not the first time. And it likely won't be the last. And perhaps some things are better not remembered.]

There is a hospital. I believe it is staffed. Otherwise, I have skills for basic first aid.

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[politicallyinclined]

(The oddities can't be helped. Her memory may have been wiped clean or perhaps she never experienced her time here at all. The result is the same.)

I need care that goes beyond basic. Thank you, I will seek out the hospital.

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[sinistral]

[In the immortal words of a wise man: could be worse.]

Do you require assistance getting there?

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[politicallyinclined]

(Oh yes, it could. Easily.)

I can walk; I take that as a good sign.

But I wouldn't mind some company.

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[sinistral]

Generally a good sign, yes. But not an all encompassing one.

I can accompany you from the ship. Unless you're somewhere else?

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[demjiin]

Did the Twins come with you?

[ When the voice comes out it sounds like he gargles with whiskey and broken glass; a grizzled old man speaking from a teenager's mouth. He has a very complicated expression that is equal parts hope and fear mixed with something else that is harder to define. ]

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[politicallyinclined]

You know - ? (Her voice wobbles and she shakes her head, keeping her emotions trapped somewhere between her chest and her throat.)

No, they haven't. I left them with Obi-Wan.

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[demjiin]

[ The complicated expression still shows some disappointment at first. ]

I see, but yes I knew them.

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[politicallyinclined]

As...babies? (Or...as adults? She is trying to come to terms that time is meaningless in this space.) Can you tell me about them?

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[demjiin]

[ He had seen Luke as an adult but trying to come to terms with them as both adults and babies was difficult for Kaz. He would always think of the twins as babies. ]

As babies. I'm not sure what you mean by that, though. What is it that you would want to know?