[ Before the war, Padmé was rarely recognized outside senatorial functions, despite how often she spoke up in the chamber for various causes. War changes everything, though, and she's been one of the leaders of the movement to end the war and resume diplomacy. It's strange to be noticed in public like this; her four years as queen hadn't prepared her for it when she'd never been seen in public without the traditional royal makeup.
She knows it's been much the same for Obi-Wan, a strange and fairly severe shift in his life as the Jedi were forced into positions of leadership in the military. And for him and Anakin to be used so often to sway public support... Her thoughts on the matter are not the sort she dares share in public. ]
What a good idea.
[ Her voice is as quiet as his, and she covers their private conversation by offering a well-practiced, cordial smile to another pair of onlookers who have very clearly noticed their presence as well if their furtive glances and murmured words are anything to go by.
It's a relief when it's their turn to order. Padmé orders a triple caf with a splash of milk, strong and slightly bitter but highly effective — and also quick to make. ]
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She knows it's been much the same for Obi-Wan, a strange and fairly severe shift in his life as the Jedi were forced into positions of leadership in the military. And for him and Anakin to be used so often to sway public support... Her thoughts on the matter are not the sort she dares share in public. ]
What a good idea.
[ Her voice is as quiet as his, and she covers their private conversation by offering a well-practiced, cordial smile to another pair of onlookers who have very clearly noticed their presence as well if their furtive glances and murmured words are anything to go by.
It's a relief when it's their turn to order. Padmé orders a triple caf with a splash of milk, strong and slightly bitter but highly effective — and also quick to make. ]