(UN: amidala | Text)

[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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[prevail]

[ As he goes through the motions of preparing for exercise, Sandalphon wonders briefly what the others would think of him doing so.

The thought is swiftly chased away by the introduction of new vocabulary. ]

What sort of warrior is a Jedi, or are they some type of mage?

[politicallyinclined]

(Either they would be confused or interested. He can make use of the latter reaction.

Padmé lifts her feet - one at a time - stretching out her legs and getting the blood flowing.)

They are an order. They guard peace and justice in my galaxy by tapping into and using the Force.

[prevail]

Some form of energy, I assume... They sound like the knights my world has.

[ He hooks his hands behind his back, continuing through the routine stretches he's observed.

This Force, though, is foreign to him. ]

Though in my world, it's elemental energy, and not limited to a particular order.

[politicallyinclined]

Life energy. (And the Force is connected to death too, but she knows less about that.) They are cautious about every situation, every conflict, they enter. There is a balance, you see, between Light and Dark and violence can tip the scales.

[prevail]

Ah, I see. The elements must exist in perfect balance in my world, lest the islands fall from the sky.

[ It isn't identical, clearly, but there's enough commonality to feel familiar. ]

In that case, however, it's the tetra elements. Light and dark do exist too.

[politicallyinclined]

That balance would be maintained by the Force in my galaxy. Perhaps you have something similar flowing through your world.

(She frowns and stops stretching, tilting her head.)

The four elements would be part of the Light. They are natural and good.

[prevail]

So then, the dark in your universe would be unnatural and evil?

[ The thought gives him pause, bringing a hand to his chin. It's true that Belial and Beelzebub are dark elemental, and Lucilius while elementally neutral could use it... Yet there are those among his comrades who do so as well.

He supposes chaos would be the equivalent, if he's following her explanation correctly. ]

[politicallyinclined]

Essentially, yes. But, if you think about it, light and dark will always be a pair. Maybe the darkness is natural too; it's just not the preferable path for someone seeking justice, truth and peace.

(The Sith, for example, are very selfish in their aims. They are willing to kill one another to better their positions. Padmé could never do that to a friend or even an acquaintance.)

[prevail]

Is it not possible then for one to wield darkness for good?

[ Sandalphon is still feeling out the shape of it — this difference between their elemental forces. Though he's made of light, nothing but his elemental affinities would be changed had he been made from darkness instead.

But is darkness an energy or a quality of being in her universe? ]

[politicallyinclined]

Do the means justify the outcome? Darkness requires sacrifice and a lack of morality. The long-lasting effects...

(It's both! Which makes this conversation awkward.)

[prevail]

So...a sacrifice of others, rather than oneself?

[ Is that the dividing line, he wonders... It's difficult to conceptualize, and he supposes that's a testament to the differences in the places they come from. ]