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[kanyounot]

WHO: Kanan Jarrus and Padme Amidala.
WHERE: The Endeavor Center, Maurtia Falls
WHEN: Friday afternoon? Sure.
WHAT: Time to have a chat about the Olden Days (tm)
WARNINGS: uhhhh probably none

[ There's something about working with the kids that Kanan finds fulfilling in a way he never would've thought possible, even a few years ago. But knowing he's making a difference in their lives, helps him too. Helps him deal with some of the grief and loneliness, at least.

And he does love them. Ezra is different, of course, but he's got more than enough room in his heart for all of the kids he looks after.

Today, he's just scrubbing some dishes after lunch, because the dishwasher is broken and it's easy and he can use a bit of a break, clearing his head. And of course, he can sense when someone else enters the room, no matter how quiet they are. ]

Hey, Senator. Hm. I guess you're not a Senator here, are you?

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[senateur]

[ Life as a vlogger had been a pleasant experiment during her first months on this strange planet, but since returning after years spent at home, it simply didn't hold the same appeal. It felt too frivolous, a waste of time she could be spending on making a difference in the lives of others — and while she could not bring herself to consider returning to politics just yet, volunteer work had been a natural solution of how to spend her time. ]

No, I'm not. [ She smiles at the address just the same, moving through the kitchen with the subtle uncertainty of someone who had been there before but not yet enough to feel entirely comfortable with the space. ] In this place, I'm just Padmé.

[ For the first time in almost two decades, she is Padmé and only Padmé.

Stepping up beside the Jedi who had been so welcoming upon her first arrival to this little planet, there was genuine warmth in her voice as she asked: ] Can I be of any help?

[kanyounot]

[ It’s a little weird, even after so many years, to find himself in casual conversation with someone he knew as a kind of celebrity as a kid - her face and voice appeared on the HoloNet from time to time, making speeches about democracy and peace and cooperation. Heck, it’s possible that 12-year-old Caleb Dume might’ve had a bit of a crush on her for a few months, there.

Still, he takes it all in stride. And offers her a plate he’s just finished scrubbing. ]

You sure can. I’ll wash, you dry. It goes a lot faster with two people. I hate doing dishes, I’d much rather cook and leave the cleaning up for someone else, but we do what we gotta do, right?

sure didn't ever get this notif and completely spaced on it

[senateur]

[ Sometimes those days in the Senate feel like a lifetime ago. It was only a few short weeks since she'd returned with new memories and enough pain to cripple her faith in the government she'd spent her life serving. But this? Working with her hands for the good of others? This felt like being back at home on Naboo. ]

We do, indeed. [ She accepts the plate and falls into the steady motion of doing something. It feels good. ] How long have you been involved with this center?

pffft, stupid notifs

[kanyounot]

[ It's definitely an easy rhythm to fall into - Kanan might not've been completely honest when he said he hates doing dishes. ]

Not long after I got Ported back in here, over six months ago. The previous head of the Center got Ported out, and Baelish needed help with it. It seemed like a better job than, uh... hot yoga instructor, whatever that is.

[senateur]

[ Padmé knows exactly what hot yoga is — she'd tried it for a vlog and absolutely hated it. Why anyone would enjoy such an experience was completely beyond her comprehension, and the idea of Kanan teaching it... Well. She really did try not to laugh, though, in the end, she failed miserably. ]

Trust me, it is a much better job. You can make a difference in so many lives here, and the same could not be said for your alternative option.

[kanyounot]

[ Kanan returns the grin, clearly not insulted by her laughter. It is pretty funny. ]

Yeah. Us ImPorts can argue forever about whether we're here for a reason or not. The way I see it, if I'm here, it means I can do some good for the people here. I got some experience with teenagers back home - might as well put it to use here.