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[diplomacy]

[The feed clicks on to reveal a woman who has certainly dressed to leave a very specific impression. But the difference between this, and the woman who seemed kind, but lost in the locker room, is staggering. Her entire countenance though polite, is detached. Regal, and severe]

While I have only been here a few short days, I have already become acquainted with plenty of information on the circumstances we find ourselves in. We find ourselves in. We have all been taken from our homes, from our duties, our families- And any course of action should be decided on and taken together.

We should not be a group divided and yet we are. It's come at a great cost. [It's clearly not a rehearsed speech. She pauses as much for effect, to allow it to sink in- As she does to gather her own thoughts for the best way to continue. Her only aim is to generate discussion- To perhaps set up the building blocks for change, because things certainly can't continue as they have. She's done enough digging to be quite sure of that, ty pirates]

The information- it can be difficult to find, or simply isn't being shared at all- Intentionally conflicting or misleading. Primarily between the separation amongst the departments. How can we hope to return to our homes, to enter fruitful negotiations with those running this ship, without trust? Without making all our resources available to each of us?

I'm certain this is an idea that has been shared before, and so it is my hope that some of you are like minded, and that if you are not- I have said something that will resonate with you. Offer you a new perspective. If you would like to talk about this matter further, please, don't hesitate to contact me. My name is Padmé Amidala.

All opinions should be heard, and I welcome them. [She doubts she'll get much of a response, or much of an agreement- rather, the population is far too large for that- But it's a start]

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[jilt]

Such an optimistic speech. Suppose the man running the ship doesn't wish to speak with us at all?

[diplomacy]

For that to be true, it would mean operating under the assumption that our collection is an accident. [She's certainly willing to believe no one control's the jumps, at least, none they've met- But she doubts with the sheer amount of people getting collected and kept, that it's not on purpose]

I don't believe that. They'll contact us eventually. [And likely with nothing they want to hear. In the meantime, well, she supposes there are ways to garner their attention]

[northerner]

You remind us of things we are all aware of, lady Padme. But I fear it's not so simple as discussion and negotation, especially here.

[diplomacy]

Then I am pleased. [Because seriously, she was wondering] If it were that simple, the desired result would already have been achieved, long before my arrival. However, I don't think that we should let that deter us from working towards it.

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[faithlessly]

Holdin' hands ain't gonna fix all the issues some of the folk 'round here carry around.

[diplomacy]

[You're just saying that because no one wants to hold hands with you]

Keeping silent, or being unwilling to make an attempt- will not serve them any better.

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[coffeeking]

Who do you think is running this ship?

[diplomacy]

I don't think that can be determined as of yet.

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[thebreakingwave]

[Harry frowns. He doesn't trust 'political' speeches.]

Using plain language, what exactly do you want to see happen?

[diplomacy]

[You have some terrible luck, there dude. Hopefully she can help change your opinion some]

I apologize if this is vague, but a system that appropriately addresses the needs of the entire population on the ship. One that doesn't resort to violence as a resolution for conflict, and doesn't see one person placing others needlessly at risk.

[Which is precisely what she's seen happen. She's just, you know, not going to try and tell other people what they need- They're going to have to tell her]

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[cargojet]

All I hear is fluff, and I know fluff. It sounds like you're accusing the departments of withholding information, of not working together, of not making resources available, and I'm sure that's not what you meant at all, now, is it?

[ Something dangerous in his voice, but it doesn't reach his expression, which stays hard and cold. ]

[diplomacy]

[Her expression doesn't shift, and neither does her tone. It's not that she's oblivious- She was simply prepared for that sort of reaction, and was honestly a little surprised it's taken this long]

I believe that I spoke plainly and without hidden meaning. If you're so certain, you've no need to ask.

[Aka let's not waste both of their time, and you can go right into schooling her on why she's so 'wrong']

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[bribed]

From what I've seen, ain't gonna be no negotiatin' unless it's at gunpoint.

[diplomacy]

I'm afraid you don't have a very good grasp on the concept of negotiating.

[Jayne, she is so disappionted]

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[suddenlycaptain]

[ Everyone else is getting grumpy for her, and they tend to be better at words, so for once Carolyn will try to keep a level head. ]

What would you negotiate for? [ Beat. ] And there are people here who can't return home.

[diplomacy]

[It's unnecessary, but appreciated nonetheless. As it is, she considers her question carefully]

I have no interest in negotiating for myself. As I would never allow another to speak for me without my consent, I would never speak for anyone else. Whatever is negotiated for, needs to be in the interest of the entire population, and should be set upon by all of them.

[A beat] While a return to our worlds should be one of them- It shouldn't include those who don't want to return, whatever their reasons are.

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[carbonite]

[give him a second, he thought that he saw someone that he knew before hiding it with general disdain.]

Lady, if you want people to start listening, stop talking like a politician.

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[cargojet]

Not being able to listen when the grown ups are talking would be your problem, not ours. That's what the Ritalin's for.

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[leaps]

[ oh boy. ]

Ward doesn't talk to the passengers.

[ but certain other things do, not that it helps. ]

[diplomacy]

Then you believe him to be in charge of the ship?

[She has her doubts, tbh. Not that she thinks 'Smiley' is a better candidate]

[enforced]

Have you had any luck, Senator?

[diplomacy]

That may depend on your definition of luck, Master Kenobi.

[It's a good thing she doesn't give up easy]

NOT HERE

[darkforce]

[but he is creeping on every. single. conversation

a lot of people are now on his shit list. js]

[diplomacy]

[Ty for creeping silently.

Go ahead and put some of these people down multiple times ♥]

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[ridesthesun]

[Oh, bright eyed and bushy tailed. She was like you once. Then she met the Senate. She responds, dressed a bit differently, herself. Robes of office, as regal as she can make herself because if she's got to say something she may as well make the impression of formality.

Of course, she's also watching open conversations as well, hoping to see what Ms. Amidala wants out of all this. It's no surprise that she knows Obi-Wan, but her brow does furrow at the title. Given all the talk about concealing information in the speech...]

If you don't mind my asking, do you want to share all your secrets with strangers?

[diplomacy]

[Nomi- no. In what universe would she ever want to share any of her secrets? They're all detrimental to the continued safety of- her personal life]

There is a difference between keeping hidden personal information that pertains to your continued safety, or comfort- and keeping hidden information that affects the safety, comfort or freedom to a choice from the population at large.

[It's not a real choice if you only have half the information, and are being pushed into something other's think is the best thing, under the umbrella of 'no panic']

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[summerlord]

While your words ring true-- [--and are underpinned by a good amount of fire--] --I would suggest tempering them with experience. While many things can be gleaned from this device or from conversation, those of us who have not been here cannot speak with the same authority that time lends many others. Our voices should be heard, of course; there is no reason for any of us to remain silent but wisdom must also come with time.

[In other words: child, you're stepping on a lot of toes and probably won't get much done like that.]

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[became]

And then there were two. The representative from the great state of Rhode Island has some friendly political competition.

[ neal is SO HAPPY RN. ]

But manners, right. Neal Caffrey-- welcome to the ship.

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[cargojet]

Too slow, Caff. We've had two other Senators so far, and I wouldn't'a called either of them 'competition'.

[ Gee, boy, keep up. ]

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[throwsdown]

You talk real pretty!

[Is that a good opinion, you said all opinions.

... Granted he has no idea what 'opinion' means; he just kinda tried to follow along and got super lost, so this'll just have to do in the meanwhile, obviously.]

[diplomacy]

[She'd known there were children here, but even those had seemed to be no younger than twelve. As per her planet's belief in the idea that adulthood was dependant on mental and emotional maturity, she could hardly think them incapable without proof.

But a child this young? Separated from their family? It's more than just a little alarming. Her smile is a lot more open now] Thank you. That's very kind of you.

What's your name?

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[virtuoso]

[ hi padme do you text. sherlock doesn't have any qualms with the effort; he's more interested in where it's coming from. ]

Qualifications?

[diplomacy]

[She does not! But you may be able to convince her. However, she's not going to object to you doing it]

I became an Apprentice Legislator at the age of eleven. Two years later, I was elected- [A beat. She's remembering that she can't be certain where he's from, or even if he's aware of multiple sectors of inhabited space- And so she opts to be thorough, in a way she hopes is familiar to his culture] to govern over the capital city of Naboo, my home planet. A year later, I was elected as Queen of Naboo, a position I served in for two terms.

[If she were anyone else, she might include that they wished to amend the constitution so that she could serve longer- But in her opinion, that's irrelevant information. It is important however, to clarify she ruled the whole planet- not just a sector of it] Since then, I have been serving in the capacity of Senator for the Chommell sector.

[text] v. late my apologies lovely madam

[jurisimpudent]

Good day My name is Miles Edgeworth. I salute your engagement with the issues here, but I must urge you to take a step back and consider your words. By your own admission, you have been here only a few days; do you truly think that is enough time for you to diagnose the problems here? To take in the full complexity of this situation?

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[agenda]

You do not know the people, but you claim to know their problems. [ we got some conflicting ruling styles here, qurl. ] How is this so?

[diplomacy]

[Their primary conflict, likely lies within their motivations for ruling at all. She's no less polite than she was at the start of her address, but Margaery- You're stepping in it] I don't believe that I have claimed it. As I've already stated, and will once more- I have no interest in speaking for any one else, but I'll not have any other speaking for me.

The things I listed- They are my own complaints and have plenty of evidence to support them on this device, if one were to look back on it. But even these, are not problems that face the population. Concealing information is a side effect, not a cause. [It does however, have a tendency to make things worse]

If you can find where I have, you may quote me directly, and I would be happy to address your question much more directly.