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I'm starting to get used to being manipulated. It's strange, but, for once, I can honestly say I'm grateful for the experience. Being younger for a little while was -

[The words pause while he considers the best descriptor.]

nice. I guess I needed the change. I hope I didn't scare anyone by jumping off of a building.

[Private to Padmé & Luke.]

Everything alright? You know I'm here for both of you. It doesn't matter what age I am. [Though obviously his memories are altered depending on said age.] Just tell me we're family if I forget. That'll matter to me every time.

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[Private to Kylo Ren.]

Behaving yourself? [Like he has any say over his grandson's decisions. But he does care.] Just checking in to make sure you're in one piece after...everything. Were you younger too?

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I'm not so sure I can say the same, but I suppose it wasn't quite so awful as I'd been led to believe this place is.

Give it time. This place can be a nightmare.

So I've heard, but I suppose I can't complain for such a gentle introduction.

I'm sorry you're stuck here. If you need help, I'll do what I can. My name is Anakin Skywalker.

I've been worse places. Although "stuck" is new.

I'm Swift har Parasiel. A pleasure, I'm sure.

Yeah, tell me about it. I can't say I've ever been stuck like this before.

It might be? Time will tell, I guess.

It's a large prison, certainly.

I suppose so. If nothing else, I'm sure we'll see quite a bit of each other.

The size isn't the part that confuses me. Whole planets can be used as prisons in and outside of the galaxy I know.

I wouldn't mind it. I'm good at helping people if you need it.

I'm fine. I'm glad that things are back to normal.

Well, as normal as things appear to be around here so far.

How are you, Ani?

Yeah normal for Hadriel isn't normal on any other planet.

[He feels his connection to the Light strengthened by his brief transformation, at least.]

I'm...alright. I would be better if I could see you.

I've realized that, but we're both rather flexible in most instances.

[She remembers him from when they were both younger. She'd nearly forgotten how pleasing he could be when he puts forth effort.]

Are you sure? I... would like to see you as well.

I'm less flexible than I used to be.

[Which is just code for "I'm a nervous wreck".]

I never feel good unless you're around.

You would...? I can meet you somewhere.

It's strange that you would say that. I've never seen any man bounce back as quickly as you.

I'm down at the orchards right now, if you'd like to walk around with me between the trees.

I can pretend, but I'm always afraid. I can never forget what has happened...or what could happen.

Yes, I'll be there. [He makes good on his promise five or so minutes later, arriving at the orchard at a run. It feels much better to run to her; to see her; to know she is...]

Padmé. [Alive.]

Forgetting is the worst thing that anyone can do. It's about trying to forgive and move beyond.

[She's strolling through the trees as they slowly come to life. For all intents and purposes, she looks like she doesn't have a care in the world as the hem of her cloak trails in the ground behind her. But waiting for Anakin...it feels like she's done that more over the last seven years than she cares to admit.]

Ani. [She moves to him, to touch him, but stops short before they meet.] Are you sure you're okay? You look tired.

I could never forgive someone if they hurt you or our family, Padmé. Maybe that makes me a bad person, but a part of me doesn't care what is said or thought of me if you and Luke and Leia are safe.

[She is stunning. Like a painting. He approaches her, drawn to her in a way he cannot name or understand.]

I might have overdone it as a kid. [He's not about to let her stop short. Anakin grasps one of her hands and bends to kiss her knuckles.] It was fun though.

Yeah, so far it's all right. And don't worry, I'll tell you. I'll be there for you.

I don't deserve you, Luke. Have you spoken with your mother?

Not yet, but I'm going to next, hopefully.

You should contact her. I know you're both nervous, but it's okay.

I will, I promise.

did i seriously miss someone jumping off a building?

Yeah, you did. What a shame!

???? why the hell would you be happy to get manipulated

If we're going to be manipulated anyway, I like to give my opinion on the methods.

that's like... what do they call it? stockholm sickness?

manipulation is manipulation. it's shitty no matter how they do it, you can't get all thankful for it dude, that's nuts

You're looking way too deep into it. Just because I liked one of the "events" or "experiments" doesn't mean I support the whole operation.

[scoff]

ya, well, you're not looking deep enough if you ask me. it's not like everyone here had a grand old time with it. and it's still all coming from the same place of manipulating us for their gain

So I'm supposed to have a bad time because others are suffering?

We've all had a hard time. I don't hold anyone's happiness against them.

uhhh no, that's not what i'm saying at all... ok whatever. if you really wanna applaud the people who kidnapped us and is putting us in death situations all the time for giving you a piece of candy for once, go for it

You jumped off a building????

It's not the first. I've jumped off of ships too.

Real ships? On the ocean?

No, in space. They're common in my galaxy and we use them to travel from planet to planet.

Oh that's even cooler.

But wait, you mean you were jumping out into space???

I thought so.

Not exactly. I jumped out when we were in the sky of a planet.

Oh my god.

Why????

That's a strange thing to say. I don't know anyone who would feel grateful in any manner about being manipulated to do something you didn't choose to.

[ but the 'being younger' part catches her interest. ] How young did you become, under the influence of this place?

Edited 2018-02-13 16:51 (UTC)

Like I said before, I liked the change; that doesn't mean I support everything that has been done. Even in prison, you have to find something to appreciate; something to keep you going.

[They can't be all gloom and doom.] Ah I was...in my teens? Not much younger, but it was a different time for me. I had less to worry about.

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