ic contact. mask or menace.

[functusofficio]

 "You've reached Ambassador Amidala. Office hours are between 9 am and 7 pm each day, but if those hours do not work for you I am happy to set up an appointment outside of them whenever is convenient for you. Please leave a message with your name, means of contact and details of our business and I will ensure that it is attended to as promptly as possible."

voice. video. text. drop by her office.

Comments

[ text ] After the memory event

[ghoulking]

Queen Amidala, this is Kaneki. If you aren't too busy, I'd like to speak with you regarding something that happened during this past week.

Whenever you find the time.

text.

[functusofficio]

Would that have something to do with memories?

I can speak whenever you are ready.

[Text]

[prophesiedone]

Padmé, Kylo Ren has extended an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner. Since he is our grandson, do you think you could come with me?

text.

[functusofficio]

I have no plans, as it's not a holiday I'd heard of before. Luke is in space and Leia I think would rather no see any of us.

I would be happy to go with you.

[ewenique]

( The message comes in from an untraceable line, with no particular identification attached. )

Padme Amidala, mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker, Queen of Naboo during the Occupation, and Senator of the Galactic Republic before the end of the Clone War.

I am the Wizard. I would like to learn more of your galaxy. Your perspective regarding the Jedi and the Senate were very interesting.

( nailed it that is 100% definitely how to start interactions always )

[functusofficio]

[ UM ]

I hoped it would provide some information to others. What is it you would like to know?

( text )

[fettering]

hello
i just wanted to check and see if youre ok
theres a lot going on since the porter shut down

[functusofficio]

[ She's so touched? This is adorable. ]

It's such a pleasure to hear from you, Joshua.

I am over all well, though I appear to have come down with a rather tiresome cold. It's nothing serious though, unlike many others'.

How are you? Are you doing well?

text;

[9544]

[ from ur problematic fave: ]



hey your majesty! [ Because, look okay, look, she's the godDAMNED QUEEN and Jake has never had a chance to address anyone as their majesty before; it's partially for her, but honestly, also for him. ] it'd be pretty cool if you could make it. 👍

text;

[functusofficio]

It's so kind of you to invite me, thank you. I'll certainly stop by. I hadn't realized how close to me you lived.

Would it be all right if I brought my husband as well, should he be available?

text;

[photophobic]

Congratulations. I was never in any doubt.

text;

[functusofficio]

Then it seems you had more awareness than I did.

I had hopes, but I never considered it foregone.

Thank you. I hope to do well.

text

[carbonfrozen]

ambassador's a step up from hair model at least

congrats

text

[functusofficio]

Quite a step, at that. I'll admit, hair model was growing trying.

This is more what I'm used to.

Thank you. I'm quite happy to begin working again.

[trouvaille]

( shortly after the announcement of Padme's successful bid for the ambassadorship, an email arrives from Mayor Baelish's personal assistant: )

Good morning, Ambassador,

I ran the Ambassador's office under Mayor Baelish, and I took the liberty of putting together some files and guides that I would have found useful to have when I started that job. How we were doing things, contact information, where to find everything, how the coffee machine works and why the filing system is the way it is—nothing you can't change, obviously, but in the interests of a smooth transition I thought it would be helpful to have.

Please let me know if there's anything else we can do for you.

Regards,

Gwen Wynne-York
Maurtia Falls Mayor's Office

( The attached files are just as advertised. )

[functusofficio]

Good morning to you as well, Miss Wynne-York.

This is invaluable to me in so many ways, and I am thoroughly appreciative of you having had the thoughtfulness to take the time to write this up for me. I am still newer to this place than I had thought I would be upon first taking any office here, so to know that others are willing to help me continue to find my footing is comforting.

The contact information and the filing system in particular will help me a great deal.

The only other thing I could ask for, and considering how much you've already done it would be understandable if you said no, would be a face to face meeting with you. I hope to speak to Mayor Baelish as well at some point, but I have frequently found that assistants know more about the running of an office, and have a more candid point of view.

If you would be amenable, perhaps coffee some time soon?

Regards,

Ambassador Amidala

text.

[littlemissfutility]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
i knew you'd win :o)

text.

[functusofficio]

Thank you, Beth, I appreciate the congratulations!

I'm certainly very pleased to have won. And if you ever think of someone I can help with as Ambassador, please feel free to let me know. I hope to be available to everyone.

text

[hardcut]

congratulations ambassador
here's to the uncomfortable problems

looks like you got one right away unfortunately

text

[functusofficio]

Thank you, Arthur.

You're not wrong on that front. Hopefully I'll be able to talk them down. If not, we'll have a rather dramatic trial on our hands, I suspect.

01.12.18 - Voice

[baetiful]

My congratulations to you, Ambassador Amidala. I understand Gwen has sent over some files we put together to help the transition run as smoothly as possible, but it's always been my experience that paperwork and documents do not equate speaking to someone directly. So if there are any questions you have, do feel free to ask.

voice

[functusofficio]

She did, and they have already proven helpful. She also mentioned a Bruce Wayne that it would be worthwhile to reach out to - I was wondering if perhaps I might be able to set up a meeting through you or others, since I've never met him.

Other than that, I am simply grateful for your willingness to help your successor. And congratulations again on being elected Mayor.

[sort of action?]

[cigarbribery]

[The morning after Padmé wins the election, her office gets—a box. Inside is a chocolate cake with slightly messy writing on it, the last word getting smaller and smaller as someone ran out of space.

It reads: Congratulations on the Ambassadorship! The note attached on the outside of the box is an apology over the cake's appearance, it's been a while since he tried baking. It's signed, From Foggy.]

AWWW

[functusofficio]

[ There's no immediate reply, but he'll find a response here shortly. ]

melodramatic levels of security etc: THE WIZARD

[ewenique]

I see you decided to opt for power.

she doesn't even realize just how extensive they are tbh

[functusofficio]

The form of it I'm most used to.

I did not realize Dooku was planning on endorsing an opponent of mine.

01.13.2018 -- a letter in the morning post

[slightlyoffchilt]

Dear Ambassador Amidala,

My deepest congratulations on your successful campaign. Clearly, our peers consider your platforms and agenda crucial to the success of Maurtia Falls, and I couldn't be happier to agree.

I am something of an expert regarding the mental health of our imPort population, given my position as Head Administrator of the Maurtia Falls Psychiatric Hospital for Abnormal Conditions, and should you take an interest in reinvesting in our resources as Mayor Baelish had during his ambassadorial tenure, I am more than willing to be ready at your call.

Feel free to contact my private line.

Regards,
Dr. Frederick Chilton, MD
Head Administrator
Maurtia Falls Psychiatric Hospital for Abnormal Conditions

whoops!!

[functusofficio]

[ i opened this on one laptop and deleted the notif since i was going to reply and then didn't and have only used this laptop to tag since MY BAD. i gotta stop doing that. ]

Dr. Chilton,

Thank you so much for the congratulations and the warm wishes. I hope that I will be able to live up to everyone's expectations.

Are you indeed? I was recently speaking to a young Import who was looking for a counselor. Perhaps I should pass on your name, if she has not yet found someone or you two have not yet spoken.

The mental health of the Import population does seem like something that should be kept in consideration, as well as in conjunction I hope the mental health of the native population who are also dealing with sudden and unexpected situations. I would certainly be interested in knowing more about your work and the details of the previous funding, and would be happy to consider re-extending it.

Perhaps we can meet to discuss details? I'm available during my office hours and can make time outside of them if necessary for you, as I'm sure you have to be at your own office during much of my office hours. If there is a time that you can think of that would be convenient for you, please let me know. If nothing comes to mind immediately, I will give you a call so we can either discuss it over the phone or find a mutually agreeable time.

Regards,
Ambassador Amidala of Maurtia Falls

( delivery )

[fettering]

[ when she comes back from a meeting or something, there's a pastry box tied with a bit of twine on her desk. inside the lid is a short message:

Hope you like them!
Try not to work too hard!
- J

and packed neatly inside with wax paper are these bars. josh thinks you deserve a little spoiling, padme. ]

a text, not long after

[functusofficio]

That was very thoughtful of you, and greatly appreciated. Did you make them yourself?

[text]

[cigarbribery]

Did you see that Von Doom guy on the network? Jesus. What an asshole.

[He's gotta bitch to someone, and he can't imagine going to Elektra just to complain about the candidates for Nonah's new Ambassador. Sure as hell he's not going to complain to Carl, Lucina, Theon or oh god Odin.]

I seriously hope he doesn't get elected. "Democracy is overrated," that's a giant red flag right there.

[text]

[functusofficio]

I saw him, yes. I responded, but so far I am at best unimpressed.

Hopefully the voting population feels similarly.

I miss Miles already.

I have faith in the Import population to an extent, so hopefully he will not succeed.

a parcel arrives!

[aberrant_type]

[It comes with the mail that day: a pot of beautiful white orchids, with note attached.]

It's belated, but I meant to offer my congratulations for becoming ambassador! I imagine you've settled into the post by now, and look forward to seeing what further work you do in that position. Best wishes,

    Z. Hange

a text back because ??? these are beautiful thanks

[functusofficio]

Your gift was so thoughtful and a wonderful surprise! While I have quite a few more pressing matters to take care of, I admit having the office feel like home helps, and these flowers will certainly provide aid towards that. I've always loved flowers.

I hope you're doing well, and continuing to settle in here.

text

[therewillbeorder]

We need to talk.

text

[functusofficio]

[ The response takes a few minutes, Padme eyeing the message at first much like one might eye a potentially poisonous snake, but she can think of only one reason Hux would contact her out of the blue last night, and that is their shared concern for Kylo.

It is that worry that leads to her response coming only five minutes later instead of the dismissive gesture of waiting a few hours. ]

You have my full attention.

text;

[vanto]

How's the office going, Senator?

text;

[functusofficio]

It has it's challenges, as every office does.

I appreciate the question. How are you?

[video] After the first time loop

[loyal_soldier]

This is Sergeant TK-622, trying to get a head count. Are you alright, senator?

voice in return

[functusofficio]

Your consideration and concern is greatly appreciated, Sergeant. I'm well enough, though concerned about the state of things.

How are you?

voice forever, backdated pre-time loop

[wronganswer]

Hello, Ambassador. This is Judge Anderson. K2 suggested I contact you with an idea on how to implement a Porter ability I was given.

[ She sounds even-toned, almost professional without being necessarily formal, but definitely to the point and unpretentious. Anderson can't help defaulting to how she talks to the Chief Judge, which she does semi-regularly as a hand-picked psychic. She also says Judge like the title it is, effortless and unthinking. ]

o7

[functusofficio]

It's a pleasure to hear from you, Judge, and I'm interesting in hearing more. What do you think I can do to help you, and what is the power?

[ Her own response is easily professional and polite, the title rendered without any hesitation. But there is certainly curiosity in it. ]

voice; day 2 of the timeloop

[ct_7567]

Senator. Captain Rex here. I'm checking in on your status - are you all right?

[ Translation: Hi, Padme! A Porter city exploded, yesterday is today, and I'm very worried about you! ]

voice; day 2 of the timeloop

[functusofficio]

It's good to hear from you, Rex.

I'm well, currently, though unsettled by whatever this is. How are you?

[ text ]

[ghoulking]

[ once the week is over, Kaneki is going around asking everyone if they are alright alright. Though it's obvious "alright" isn't the exact word most would use ]

Hello, Padme. Are you well?

[ text ]

[functusofficio]

It's kind of you to check in, Kaneki.

I'm quite well, thank you. The event was unsettling but I am unscathed.

How did you fare?

text; after Leia's reappearance

[photophobic]

She doesn't know me.
Don't tell her.

text.

[functusofficio]

Is that what you truly wish?

Holding the truth from her in the past has only ever made her angry, Kylo. Perhaps this time it would be simpler to give it at a distance.

But I will in this instance abide by your wishes. Just remember that she is my daughter as much as you are my grandson. I do not ever wish to see either of you injured.

[Action]

[prophesiedone]

[Someone is dropping by her office. With flowers. Who says romance is dead? He needs time with her. Burying himself in the past has been good for him - revealing in many ways - but she's here and she's safe. He needs to take advantage of that and show her that the monster he becomes isn't who he is deep inside.

While he waits for her, he takes a seat behind her desk and adopts a small, playful grin. He would be a horrible Senator and Ambassador, but it is a little funny to imagine himself ending meetings abruptly with Force-chokes or something similar. That would shut any conniving politicians up!]

[functusofficio]

[ She's been out and about, a few small meetings that haven't been terribly important but that she was still intent on getting done and out of the way. Her secretary is only part time and not working today, and Foggy is working in his law firm today, so when she opens the door and steps inside she's hardly expecting anyone, especially not in the back office and behind her desk. There's a half moment of startlement, but it shifts the moment she realizes it's him, takes in the flowers and his smile, and her own smile in return is wide and pleased.

It's always a pleasure to see him, much less to see him look this happy and almost carefree. ]

I almost can't see the desk for the flowers. [ She moves forward towards the side of the desk, pausing to bend down to breathe in the scent of them. ] They're beautiful, Anakin, thank you. [ Glancing back up towards him. ] And you're looking very handsome, yourself. I feel like I've missed something.