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[prophesiedone]

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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[prophesiedone]

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.]

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[angelofnaboo]

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.

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[prophesiedone]

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.