First Diplomatic Meeting [Video] Wednesday Morning | Week 42

[didnotlosethewilltolive]

[The video flickers to life after a moment, and a face will appear. She seems composed, but she's dressed plainly and her hair is down, if anyone knew her, they'd be surprised...for a number of reasons. She is fingering what appears to be a wooden trinket in her hands as she sits. Still inside the ship for the moment at least.

Her voice is composed, barely and there is a hint of steel behind her words. Okay more then a hint.]

Where are my children?

Whoever is in charge of this kidnapping, you did a poor job restraining me. I am willing to talk, but only if you tell me what has happened to my children.

....Palpatine, if you are behind this. Then I remind you that I am still a Senator, and unless you have destroyed them already I still have rights. You cannot detain me like this without informing the government of Naboo. I have done nothing wrong.

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[kettchmeifyoucan]

Padme?

[She mentioned Palpatine. She has to actually be Padme this time.]

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[didnotlosethewilltolive]

This is Senator Padmé Amidala of Naboo. Who am I speaking to?

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[kettchmeifyoucan]

[Apparently not the same Padme he hit on. Probably for the best, even if that means recreating complicated territory]

Major Wes Janson, New Republic Starfighter Command.

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[nodavinci]

[Tony's expression is one of startled bafflement, the console cluster behind him momentarily forgotten.]

Uh, Jane? Is there something you and Thor aren't telling the rest of the class?

[Because children, what? Also, she's apparently lost her memory, which he'd probably realize the significance of if the first part weren't so startling.]

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[didnotlosethewilltolive]

[And now she looks confused.]

My name is not Jane. And who is Thor?

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[nodavinci]

Big blond guy, has a thing for construction equipment. You can't miss him.

[His eyes narrow slightly as he picks out the differences, however slight they might be.]

On the up side, you haven't been kidnapped. On the down side, you'd better get used to people asking you about wormholes.

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[anomaliiiiies]

[do what, now. Oh, this is Luke's MOTHER. No wonder why he thought she was Padme]

Okay, hi. My name is Jane Foster, and for some weird quirk of nature, we look alike or enough to be mistaken for the other. Anyways, Luke is here. He's all grown up, though.

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[didnotlosethewilltolive]

[That might explain the earlier reply. But her confusion is still there. Timelines are strange.]

He was just born....

How grown up is he? Is Leia here as well?

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[anomaliiiiies]

He is in his twenties, as close as I can tell. And no, Leia isn't here.

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[frostedoverland]

That's because you weren't restrained, miss. Just... asleep, for a bit. We all were. You're on a Planet called Verdana and it needs our help. We were put on the ship to help them, apparently. We're just not sure how yet.

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[didnotlosethewilltolive]

Whatever they want help for, it can't be very appealing work if they've resorted to kidnapping people for it.

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[frostedoverland]

Doesn't seem to be so bad. Besides, I'm not even sure it was kidnapping. Maybe it's just something we don't remember. Most of the people on this planet can't even see me, so I'm pretty sure I would have remembered all the trouble they went through just to figure out who I was so they could actually get me into the pod.

But I don't. None of us do. But I'm sure your kids are fine. They'll either be safe in the pods or safe at home. Most you should worry about is getting yourself home.

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[last_ofthe_jedi]

[After the disappointment with Jane several weeks ago, Luke is almost afraid to believe it really is his mother this time. Though when she mentions her children and Palpatine there's no doubt left in his mind.

It's also immediately evident that she isn't from Mayfield so he has to be careful about this.]

Padme?

I- uhh... You don't know me but I know you and I think we should talk.

[didnotlosethewilltolive]

[She's being confused on all fronts with timelines, kidnapping, not kidnapping, people who look like her. However she is a politician, and she tries to keep her replies calm.]

That seems to be the running theme of the day. Do you mean in person or on these devices?

[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Uh oh, it sounds like someone else got to her first. That could be a good thing or a bad thing.]

In person would probably be best. Do you know your way around town?

[panicandfreeze]

Yeah, been there, done that, screamed at the sky for a while. Best I can tell, we've all been kidnapped by alien perverts(because I woke up naked, how bout you?) because non-kidnappers ask first.

[didnotlosethewilltolive]

I hardly think it fair to assume 'aliens' are responsible. It could just as well be humans.

[panicandfreeze]

Well, considering none of us are on our own planet anymore, I' say it's a pretty fair assumption.

I think I'd much prefer aliens to demons. At least it's a change.

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[damn_it_jim]

[Bones' expression is one of suspicion and concern, the backdrop behind him one that's got the sort of medical tinge that says 'hospital' even if the exact medical technology that can be glimpsed isn't familiar.]

As the others have been explaining, you're not kidnapped unless you're going to count us all as victims. If you've just arrived from an abduction, though, it's my job to be nosy and ask if you need medical attention before you do some damned fool thing like tough it out until you fall over. The name's Doctor McCoy, and I'm down at the hospital here if you need help.

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[didnotlosethewilltolive]

[There is a pause before she replies. She hadn't brought it up to any of the others, but a doctors opinion might be worth something.]

I'm not from an abduction.

But I would like a medical opinion.

...Because I just gave gave birth before arriving here. And I was ....injured before going into labour. I thought I was dying. But I feel nothing like that here.

[At the thought she touches her throat. No the memories of the phantom hand wrapped around it are the only affects she has left.]

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[damn_it_jim]

Good God. Well, that settles it. Come in for a full physical as soon as you can -- you'll find the local authorities after you get off the ship, so you tell them Dr McCoy wants you brought to the Poseidon hospital and they'll drive you here.

[The suspicion has given way to brisk medical orders, not without a tinge of compassion despite the brusque interjection he started on.]

I can tell you that the pods have probably healed any physical damage done to you -- they aren't just stasis tubes, they're a lot more than that -- but I'd still be happier if I could confirm that, and you've probably got a few questions of your own.

[Video] Sorry I'm late...

[erranthero]

[Out of all of that, the only thing that really clicks for Kerra is Naboo. Inner Rim, wealthy, peaceful Republic planet. Nice place, if somewhat boring. That meant someone from home. Someone important. And given the strong ties between the Senate and the Order in her time, Kerra's definitely not ignoring it.

And then...she skims the other unfiltered replies like any good scout should. Oh...kriff...

This'll be interesting...]

Senator, forgive me if I seem curt but I'm afraid we're well outside of the Republic, or any Empire you might be familiar with. I'm Jedi Knight Kerra Holt, and as Major Janson has already explained, time can be a little strange here. A...heh...a thousand years at least kinda strange.

That said, welcome to Verdana and the settlement of Poseidon.

[And...only a Senator could really get that level of politeness out of her.]

[Video] No problem

[didnotlosethewilltolive]

[And she gets politeness in return as Padmé at least is one of the few who still trusts the Jedi. She nods.]

It's a lot to take in, but I believe I'm getting the idea.

[A suddenly twenty year old son will do that to your ideas of what is normal.]

Thank you.

When you say one thousand years, are you referring to yourself?

[Video] stupidly late, I'm sorry :(

[loveshishammer]

[There's a very confused and slightly hurt looking godling on the screen, here, looking back at you Padme. It looks like he has recently been painting, as there is a smudge of maroon on his cheek.]

... when did you have children?

[No, someone didn't think to see who else has replied to this familiar-looking lady before replying, himself. That would make sense?]

[Video] no problem :c poor Thor

[didnotlosethewilltolive]

Moments before arriving here.