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[politicallyinclined]

I have tried to stay optimistic - hopeful, at least - in regards to our mission. I have seen planets die and stars burn out; even relocating those on said dying planets doesn't always work out well. Not everyone is equipped to adjust to new environments even if they are similar to what they had before.

(They have to be successful in other words. They have to.)

I wish to represent multiple worlds since there are many in my galaxy that have no representation. Are there any others in our number who feel likewise? I know that space travel isn't common; we can only help the worlds that we recall.

(She wishes she had brought maps with her!)

I am also curious how many of us have military or fighting experience? I would like to know who to call on should I find myself or others in a tight situation.

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[tinflower]

I make my school principal mad and don't know how. I think I'm just not very good at speaking? But it's okay. I'm okay with other people speaking.

Are we going to confront them in a fight of words and then weapons if it goes bad? I've never been involved in anything like this but you sound like you know what happens.

[politicallyinclined]

I would like to speak with you if you're comfortable doing so? I believe practice helps everyone overcome their weaknesses. Thus far you seem like a very thoughtful person to me.

I want to keep it peaceful. Negotiations can go either way, but there is no reason for us to fight. We just want to protect our worlds.

[tinflower]

[ oh no what has he done they sound like they're a public speaker what has he done FABIAN HELPPP ]

I can speak. Do you want to speak on this or meet?

[politicallyinclined]

(No, please don't be scared. You're cute and she wants to give you confidence. 8( )

The cafe is a nice place to meet and talk. Have you been there?

[tinflower]

Yes. I showed up outside it covered in slime.

[politicallyinclined]

That doesn't sound very pleasant. Are you alright?

[tinflower]

I'm fine, it didn't burn.

It was just very wet. And sticky. It got everywhere.

[politicallyinclined]

I'm sure. I've found myself in nasty situations like that. I hope you were able to get it off of your skin quickly.

[tinflower]

It was more on my clothes and my axe. But I got it off, yeah. A woman found me and helped me get to the showers and then I met my friends.

But I know the way there. Should I bring anything? I've never met someone for this before.

[politicallyinclined]

Are you a friend of Fabian's? He has told me about his principal.

Just bring yourself. I look forward to seeing you.

[tinflower]

[ Oh

wait

he's staring at this but he can walk and talk, right?? He wants to answer her!! ]

I'm friends with Fabian. Did the principal get mad at him too?

Also I'm coming. I'm walking.

[politicallyinclined]

I don't know, but I did hear about the robot that took your principal's place.

Be safe. I'll save a table for us.

(She doesn't think highly of said principal. She has words for him.)

[tinflower]

We destroyed him. Did he tell you that part?

[politicallyinclined]

Yes! I was relieved. A murderous droid must be stopped.

[tinflower]

He stuck my parents in washing machines too. It was a bad night

They're okay too though.

[politicallyinclined]

Why did he do that? He really has no place guiding anyone - let alone youth!

I'm relieved. You must have been upset.

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[tinflower]

He went crazy? Did Fabian tell you he went crazy?

I can tell you about it in person. [ Some of it. ] I'm coming up to the cafe.

[ And indeed, he's only half a minute away from approaching the front of the cafe, feeling...nervous, but also okay? One or the other, he can't decide which, but it's relieving to know that Fabian's spoken to this person (but then, Fabian's probably spoken to a lot of people). He enters into the establishment, glancing around when the thought hits him.

Maybe Padme will be able to figure out that the one she's been speaking to is that 6'4" half-orc figure (or whatever race he might appear to be to her) that just walked in who looks confused, who she may or may not speak to before he manages to fumble with his earpiece to text. ]

I don't know who I'm looking for.

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[politicallyinclined]

(She decides to wait until she can see him, placing her communicator down and glancing towards the entrance. He is quite a surprise; he enters alone, so it's relatively easy to come to the right conclusion. Approaching him, a smile on her lips, Padmé answers him face to face instead:)

I'm Padmé. I have a table for us over here. (Turning, she leads the way, taking a seat. She is dressed for exercise today - a simple shirt and pants - so hopefully she isn't too frightening.)

I don't know what drink you like or I would have ordered before you arrived.

[tinflower]

[ He blinks at her, a look of surprise that's rather muted by his black sclera and white pupils, but also a small reaction, in general. He manages a small smile too that hit against his tusks, following her lead, dressed himself in a hoodie and jeans. Very teens of a specific culture. ]

Thank you, [ he manages in the time they make their way to their seats, with Gorgug taking the one opposite of her. Careful, but also practised in the way he takes it, as he comes to sit down. ]

That's okay, I can look at the menu. [ If there's one on the table, he can pick it up, or wait for a companion bot. But either way, since she did introduce herself: ] I'm Gorgug. I'm part of Fabian's adventuring party.

[ Up this close, there's nothing remarkable about his face, other than he does have creases at the sides of his eyes--crow's feets, like an older person might have compared to his otherwise youthful appearance. ]

[politicallyinclined]

(He is a very striking man! Padmé can't name his race - she has never met anyone who looks like him - but she has met enough alien races to not be thrown by his appearance. He seems like a kind soul and she knows well that kindness isn't limited to one race or one species.

Her abundant hair is tied up in twin buns and she is wearing the necklace Anakin had given her so long ago. She usually hides the Snippet under her shirts, dresses or robes, but it has slipped out and it rests against her chest.)

I suggest the mocha coffee. (She doesn't come to the cafe often, so having something sweet isn't a problem.) I thought you must know one another. I met Fabian here, actually. Then I saw him again at a birthday party.

[tinflower]

[ Gorgug nods his head to the suggestion--ah, that wouldn't be bad--and, oh, a birthday party. It's so normal, but it makes sense, even against the eeriness that is Etraya, the discomfort of their entire situation. And of course Fabian would be at someone's birthday party, too. ]

We've been together three years, [ Gorgug explains, though he's figuring she might know a few things, maybe these details will match with anything that Fabian's said. ] You know Adaine and Riz too?

[ Or was Fabian feeling particular chatty? Well, he's always going to be the more extroverted of the group. ]

[politicallyinclined]

It was Lady Adaine's party. (So, yes, she has at least met her.) I haven't met Riz yet. I don't believe Fabian mentioned them?

(Etraya needs parties and some normalcy. Little breaks from the chaos will help people keep their sanity.)

[tinflower]

[ Adaine's party? Gorgug looks visibly confused, but even so-- ]

He's part of the team too-- it's me, Fabian, Riz, and Adaine. There's two others, but they're not here-- they showed up the same time, then I showed up a week ago?

[ Confusing, is what his voice is implying. And his continued look of confusion, honestly. ]

[politicallyinclined]

You weren't here for the party. (If he has only been here a week! She gives him a comforting smile.) Do you have everything you need? I'm pretty good at finding things for comfort.

(Blankets, pillows, nice scents...)

[tinflower]

Right now? [ He starts to look around him, like he's about to examine his chair until he realises-- ] Oh, um, in general? I mean, I'm okay, I-- do you have everything? I could, uh, that's--

[ Sorry, Padme, but he's getting caught up in his fluster, only to be interrupted by the companion bot who takes Gorgug's distress as a sign to come up from behind the counter and to their counter.

'Hi! Did you want to order now?' ]

I, uhh- sure! [ Looking wide-eyed between Padme and the bot-- ]