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[diplomacme]

Being spirited seems to be a family trait.

[ There's a hint of a smile in her voice too. ] True, though, given the circumstances, I think the rest of the Fleet could believe it easily.

[imahologram]

I'd say she gets it from her father, but we're both to blame. [That part, at least, is an astounding thing--the way she can see both Han and herself so clearly in Jaina. She's the best of both of them, and her own person, all at once.]

Well, if we're considering the circumstances, you are a grandmother. Or will be. [What a place this is.] I can ask her to call you Padme.

[diplomacme]

There's no need. I intend to meet with her once she's settled in, if she's open to it. I don't want to overwhelm her.

[ A pause. ] Does she know I'm here?

[imahologram]

I'm sure she'd be open to it. She seems friendly.

Yes--I let her know that her grandparents are here. [OR SHE WILL EVENTUALLY IN THAT THREAD W/E.]

[diplomacme]

Friendly, spirited, and happy. Proof that you will be an excellent mother, I think.

[imahologram]

I hope so. She's a bright girl.

[A pause. Talking about this is a little difficult; she hasn't even discussed it with Han, at this point.]

I want to give her the life she deserves to have, and I'm not sure how to begin to do that.

[diplomacme]

[ Her voice is soft, kind. ]

I think every parent feels that way.

[imahologram]

I think you might be right.

[And at least she has the chance to try, from what it sounds like. She can't imagine how much more difficult this was for Padme to learn that they'd never really know each other at home.]

We talked in person, and I couldn't believe...she reminded me so much of Han. It's a little unnerving, isn't it? Seeing who they favour.

[diplomacme]

[ Jury's still out about Han, as far as Padme's concerned but she doesn't say anything. ]

It's strange, but it's also... the best word I can think of is "comforting." Comforting to know that you've made an impact on your children.

[imahologram]

That they've taken what you gave them and done something new with it.

[That's what's most incredible for her about getting to know Jaina. Leia can see both Han and herself in the girl, but their traits have all been tilted and changed.]

Come to the Bishop sometime. She'll love you--[a little hesitation]--as I do.

[diplomacme]

[ Padmé's breath catches. The half-spoken 'I love you' is given freely, unexpectedly and it's... Overwhelming, but the best kind of overwhelming. She's smiling, not that Leia can see it. ]

I'm sure I'll love her too, as much as I love you.

[imahologram]

[Her mother loves her. Her mother loves her.

She knows it--she's always known it, from that earliest memory--but to hear it is something else entirely. There's a longer delay than usual before she answers, her voice subdued.]

Thank you.

[diplomacme]

[ Padmé isn't sure what she's being thanked for. For her offer? For listening? For telling Leia that she loves her? ]

You're welcome. I'll visit soon.