ic contact. mask or menace.

[functusofficio]

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voice. video. text. drop by her office.

Comments

[functusofficio]

You have seemed very talented, so far. Your curiosity is quite impressive as well.

[ Padme is, it's true, sometimes too trusting of others, but she prefers to think well of people who have shown her no reason to feel otherwise. ]

It is a shame that even in a place such as yours, the wealthy still feel a need to flaunt their wealth above the need to help others and ensure the safety of everyone.

That makes sense, and they are certainly a more necessary skill in many places. Are you finding plenty to work with, here?

[aberrant_type]

[Curiosity is the joy of her life, Padme isn't wrong.]

I would love to say that all my people had come together as one force for the betterment of the whole... but it just wouldn't be true. Even in our dire circumstances, we have some scared rabbits who'd rather jump down in their holes than face reality and fight for their people. Of course, some of them have given up completely, and only hope to enjoy debauched lives before they die.

I haven't even begun to work with my powers, I think! I feel as though I am only beginning to test what I can do. I can't wait to experiment more and see where I can take this. If I could take this ability home, even better -- I'd have to be careful with it there, but it could mean a relief from the deprivations of hunger for my people.

[functusofficio]

That's unfortunate, but not unfamiliar. If only we could convince everyone of the necessity to work together.

I wish you could take it home with you. I feel certain you would do great good for your peopl with it.

[aberrant_type]

You'll find people everywhere who are too afraid to contribute to the progress of others, who are too fearful to even be neutral in the battles others fight. It's a shame, but it's our reality.

Perhaps circumstances will change here. The Porter brought us in under one set of circumstances, but it's theoretically possible to influence those circumstances, and ultimately change them, don't you think?

[functusofficio]

It is unfortunate. I have seen variations on this before.

I certainly hope it is, and I know it is the hope of many. Those of us who wish to remain, and those of us who wish to return but with our experiences intact. It has not been possible so far, but I do not believe that makes it impossible.

[aberrant_type]

I thought you might have.

And I'm glad you understand those ambitions. I worry for my people and our chances of surviving the war without some kind of leg up, to be honest.

[functusofficio]

I think most of us who have seen war have seen that.

A sentiment I likewise understand. I sincerely hope that your people will be able to emerge from this conflict safely, in the end.

[aberrant_type]

Speaking of that possibility, have you ever met Lachesis?