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.

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[functusofficio]

I saw it, yes.

[ If her focus has been on other areas, that has not escaped her attention entirely And it brings a warmth to her heart to her Luke call Anakin father so easily. ]

And that is something that you think I can help with?

[ She considers, her gaze moving to her work computer. ]

I might be able to do something about it, but it won't be easy, and I won't do it lightly or simply because you're my son. I believe in your good intentions, but they will have to believe in them as well.

[faithfulson]

[ Luke gave her a look, like Padme had kicked a puppy in front of him. ]

I haven't done anything for them to think otherwise.

[ No, really! He's the nice Skywalker! Just... any clones and doppelgangers don't count. ]

As an ambassador, you might have some pull with the government. If it makes it easier, all I need is the body and a seat in the cockpit; any weapons or anything else isn't necessary.

[functusofficio]

I don't foresee them having any problems with you, but I'm not sure I'll be able to simply ask for a plane and be given it without some amount of background check and information.

[ She pauses, glances over some papers. ]

However, they have given at least nominal support to this effort, yes? In which case it seems likely so long as I act as guarantee that it will not be misused it should be a simple enough matter.

I hope. You need this as soon as possible, I'm guessing?

[faithfulson]

...oh. Right.

[ Luke had the grace to look a little sheepish at that. Of course there would be a background check. He didn't know why he didn't think of it before. ]

I can afford to wait; I'm still trying to catalog the basic needs, and I need to get my hands on the plans that are out there and make adjustments. It will be awhile yet before I have something to start testing.

[functusofficio]

[ She smiles at him, laughs a little. One hand reaches out towards the screen - if he were there in person, she'd be touching a finger to his nose in amusement. ]

Bureaucracy. No matter the world, it never ends.

I'll do whatever I can, though.

[ A pause, and then with a more quiet and private smile. ] You and Anakin are working together on this?

[faithfulson]

[ Luke can't help the warm smile on his face, almost looking like he would reach out and hug her if they were closer. ]

Yeah, we are.

[ He paused, before almost rolling his eyes. ]

Well, we're going to try. I think he's going to be focused on turning the engine plans into more of an ion engine.

[ His bias is showing in his tone alone, not to mention the look on his face. ]