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Padme Amidala ([personal profile] functusofficio) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2017-10-27 10:19 am

(closed) build a brave new foundry close to home

WHO: Padme, Luke and Leia
WHERE: Maurtia Falls #007
WHEN: backdated a day or too, 10/26
WHAT: (Partial) family reunion / dinner, take one.
WARNINGS: It's Star Wars, so there's a solid chance canon typical upsetting topics will come up, I'll edit in if anything specific comes up heavily enough.

[ Padme hasn't gone to any sort of intense lengths on decorating or presentation, because she doesn't want to seem like she's pushing too hard, but that doesn't mean the house isn't spotless and she found candles to light on the table. It seemed cozier like that, somehow, more family like, she hopes. There hasn't been enough time here for her to really put much of anything into the house to make it feel more like somewhere she lives, and she would have to consult Major as well on that, but she has found some wall hangings that had reminded her of Naboo, and they hang on the dining room walls at the moment.

She had managed to learn enough from Major and Boyle that there's crockpot stew ready to go, but if either of them don't want it or are inclined for something else she has the numbers of about ten different take out places on a list pinned onto the refrigerator. (It's a list that was already present. She's really not accustomed to this whole cooking for herself thing.)

The closer the time comes that she'd set for them to arrive, the more nervous she finds herself, even as she tells herself there's no reason to be. She's spoken to both of them, by now a few times. Things seemed to be going smoothly.

It's hard not to think that at any moment something is going to happen to make this all go wrong.

And Anakin - she wants so desperately for her children to know their father as well, know him as she did, but if she is not careful about how she brings up that desire it could all come crashing down.

Everything looks all right. The bowls for the stew are already set out. There's bread (store bought) and butter to go with it, and wine because -- well, that seems like an appropriate addition. Everything's prepared.

The nerves won't leave. ]
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-10-28 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Leia wondered if she was the first to arrive, ringing the doorbell. She part hoped that Anakin wasn't going to be there. Padmé did say she wanted her and Luke there with no mention of him. She just wasn't ready, even with his offer to help her and Luke with their training.

Should she have brought something? Wine? A snack or a dessert for after their meal? That would've been the considerate thing to do.
]
faithfulson: (I may have made a mistake)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-10-29 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[ Leia was totally the first to arrive, as Luke was running up to the house just as Leia pressed the button. He came up next to her, looking a little winded as he stopped, very nearly bending over and clutching his knees. ]

I-I got caught up in something I was working on. Thought I was going to be late.
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-10-29 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[ She stepped back to give him some room as they waited. ]

No, I'd say you're right on time. I just arrived myself. What were you working on? A big project?
faithfulson: (Soft and simple)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-10-30 01:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He flashed her an excited grin. ]

I’m helping with the moonbase project. Trying to figure out a proper gravity generator to span essential areas at the very least.
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-10-31 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
The moonbase project? Sounds interesting.

[ Sending his excitement before turning back to the door, Leia smiled. ]

I wonder if I should ring again...
faithfulson: (You gotta be kidding)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-10-31 10:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke paused, leaning over slightly like he was trying to glance into one of the windows. ]

...maybe she's trying to cook?

[ He cast a worried look at Leia at that, knowing very well that their cooking skills were less than... functional, for lack of a better word. ]
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-10-31 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The door opening caught her in the beginning of a response. Leia looked over and smiled as their mother stood there, alive, looking warm and healthy and— ]

Good evening.

faithfulson: (Smiles of light)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-11-01 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke shot himself back upright once the door opened, a bright smile on his face. ]

Good to see you again, mother.

[ He's so happy to say that, he'll never stop. ]
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-11-04 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ At the motioning, Leia steps forward and inside. She stands off to the side and waits, feeling awkward; does she hug her? Do they embrace in the way a mother and daughter should? Instead, her arms hug over her chest as she pushes the feelings and thoughts away, forcing a smile.

Padme is trying, it's clear. She wants them to be a family.
]

I'm sure the soup will be delicious.
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[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-11-04 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Luke seemed to pick up on her unease, his hand slipping down toward hers, giving it a squeeze. He leaned a little toward the entrance before starting in, a grin creeping onto his face. ]

Is that what that smell is? It smells great.
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-11-05 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Leia quietly accepts the show of support from Luke, and she knows that Padmé is trying. She hopes her smile is strong, despite feeling unsteady on the inside. ]

It'll be something new. Like everything else we've experienced here since we've all arrived.

[ Pausing to look around, to take note of any decor and the furniture, Padmé's words draw her attention forward again. She glances at Luke and then back to Padmé. ]

We have to be.
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[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-11-05 07:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Luke paused a moment, looking between his mother and his sister. There was so much he wanted to do or say to comfort them both, but none of it seemed like enough. Still, it was better than nothing; and after a moment, he let go of Leia's hand, only to wrap his arm around his shoulders, doing the same for Padme. ]

We've all been through a lot. And we'll go through a lot.

[ Some of them more than others, though not because of peace... A bit of a pained smile came to his face. ]

But our time is paused right now, while we're here. I want to make the most of it that I can.
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-11-06 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I won't be of much help. I've never even heard of a crockpot until tonight. Luke on the other hand... I hear he's handy with most things.

[ Well, flying X-Wings. Leia wasn't sure if what skills he possessed worked for crockpot. Hopefully neither of them suggested that Anakin come down and make an attempt.

She smiles with her teasing and then carefully extracts herself from the...family hug. Or whatever it's supposed to be.
]

Is it in the kitchen?
faithfulson: (I think I swallowed a bug)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-11-07 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
H-handy with ships and things, not cooking!

[ Luke flushed a little, looking embarrassed that he was being volunteered for this. Look, he was lucky he knew how the food processor on the Falcon worked sometimes, okay? ]
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[personal profile] articulations 2017-11-12 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ The small nudge she gives Luke through the Force is faint. Leia goes to get a bowl from the table, passing it over to Luke as she retrieves her own. ]

You were always living with someone else?
faithfulson: (I may have made a mistake)

[personal profile] faithfulson 2017-11-22 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luke very nearly pouted at her as he accepted his bowl, but his easy smile was back before long. ]

So... were there others that were with you when you were in the Senate?

[ He had no idea how any of that worked, really. ]