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[articulations]

[ Leia is currently on the move, as the video feed connects to the network. The camera is a bit shaky and she's pausing to huff out a breath to blow some stray hair off her cheek that falls in front of her face. Braided and pulled to the side, the braid drapes over the front of her shoulder, long from all her years of growing out her hair on Alderaan, never once cutting it. ]

I only have a few questions. [ One glance at the screen and then she's looking away, like she's looking around, momentarily lost, confused. The camera then turns so it's facing out in front of her. ] Actually, I can't help but wonder if this is a mere coincidence or if it was done on purpose.

First things first— [ Aaaannnnd, she's on the move again. ] —baked goods. I'm currently in De Chima, is there a place nearby that specializes in baked go— excuse you! Hey!

[ Leia's jumping back out of the way of a bicyclist. They even have the nerve to ding their little bell at her; reminds her of an offended droid. Where's Threepio when she needs him? ]

Watch where you're going! I was walking here— worse than a pushy Jawa...never mind. [ Muttering. ] Anyway, if you hadn't noticed, I'm a little lost.

Princess Palace, can someone tell me if I'm even going in the right direction? I would appreciate the help. This communicator has an awful navigation system installed on it.

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[Video]

[cadbane]

If you need a guide, I can show you around De Chima for a fee.

[Video - private to Leia - separate thread disguised as threadjack]

[candor1]

[Sorry to poach your business, Bane, but thank you for helping Cassian figure out where the hell to begin to speak with her… and in the time it took of him staring at the display. Aging down her features, or aging up the ones he'd known, confirming that they matched.]

I could do it for free.

You are going in the right direction. Though not for much longer without taking a turn. I can guide you by comm or come to accompany you.

Your Highness. I worked with your father.

[Video]

[articulations]

The citizens would jump at the chance for free.

[ She ain't made of money here. Whatever she had from her family back home was back home. With the Rebel Alliance. ]

[Video]

[generalgrievous]

[For now, the face that appears is human.]

There is a royal palace in De Chima?

[Video]

[articulations]

I wouldn't know. I was only told to report there at a specific hour.

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[carbonfrozen]

[Oh. De Chima.

Oh boy. Oh, boy, is Han going to have so much to explain to her about certain people currently living in De Chima.]

I know where Princess Palace is. And I know how to get there. [A pause, then:] And you're going in mostly the right direction. I could come pick you up and drop you off on the doorstep, though.

[See? He's being helpful!]

[video]

[articulations]

[ Oh, it's him. It can't be so bad, she's had a few days to herself since their not so nice first meeting at Zozzled.

Leia, however, can't resist: ] Of course you would know where it is.

[ Scoundrels and smugglers are drawn to money like a Jawa and cheap droids. This one in particular must have a thing for princesses.

She pauses at the offer, not sure how to feel about that. If it looks like she's contemplating, yes, she is. ]

For once, you're rescuing me.

Where should I wait for you?

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[knaval]

Princess Palace? Oh, wow. Let me guess: you were a human disposable back home?

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[articulations]

I am human, yes.

[ Is she seeing this right, what's on her screen? ]

What does that have anything to do with where I'm headed?

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[freedomflighter]

Uh, welcome to the galaxy-

[Even after talking with Poe, he almost says General. Habit.]

Princess. You alright?

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[articulations]

[ 'Galaxy', biggest tip off that he's from back home. Though, she doesn't recognize him. ]

I'm still in one piece, if that's what you're asking.

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[therewillbeorder]

Well, if it isn't Leia Organa. Welcome, Princess.

[She's a lot younger than he remembers which makes him wonder where in the timeline she's from. He's sure that Kylo Ren doesn't know of her presence, he was certain he would have heard if that happened considering they were stuck living with each other.

And she was in De Chima, this was going to get very interesting.]

Do you live in De Chima?

[As much as he hated her, this was going to be entertaining, to say the least.]

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[articulations]

[ IS THIS THE RIDICULOUS GINGER HAIRED MAN???? She's seen a picture of you, sir!

Leia takes a moment to search the image on her screen, taking him in. Sizing him up, which might be a little hard with how small the screen is and it isn't the real thing.

Poe's warnings play at the back of her mind. ]

I've been stationed here, yes. And you?

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[siriusly]

A...huh... [beat.] Uhm, what's the nearest cross-street to you? If you've not gotten directions to where you want to go yet, I can look it up for you...

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[articulations]

I have, but I thank you for taking the time to respond to my call for help. Have you been here long?

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[reexamined]

It's not awful if you know how to use it.

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[articulations]

[ Snap. A droid. ]

I'm sure that's true, when I have it figured out.

[ghoulking]

[ the navigation system is... relatively good, at least in kaneki's mind ]

Communicators have a map of every city, including business and street names. it'll give you your current location and after you introduce the name of the place you wish to reach, it'll tell you where to head or just point it out in the map.

[articulations]

Looks to me like I'll have to research this new communicator a little further. Doesn't seem like we're going anywhere any time soon, I have time.

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[flightforfreedom]

You know, I could just talk to your Comm for you. Get it to fix the UI to something that suits you better. They aren't actually as bad as you'd think, just doesn't work like back home.

But mine's basically everything I could want, minus a holovid system.

[articulations]

I guess it's new to me, as old of a system as it is. I'd appreciate the help, nonetheless.

[Voice]

[prophesiedone]

[Anakin is laughing to himself and yet completely terrified. She -

She looks like -

She sounds like -

Breathing isn't a simple task anymore and, if possible, he feels more stressed than when he met Luke for the first time.]

I can give you better directions. There's a bakery... [He draws a map to send to her, including landmarks to make it easier for her to get her bearings.] And, unfortunately, there are no Jawas. You really sound like you miss them.

[Voice]

[articulations]

[ The network ID gives him away. He sounds nothing how she would've pictured, too used to the deep, nasally tone threatening the freedom and peace they work so hard to achieve. She tries to imagine a deeper pitch to his voice— this man who is apparently her real father— and Leia has to close her eyes.

It isn't until she feels the edge of her communicator dig into the soft insides of her fingers does she realize she's gripping it tight, like it's a lifeline. That and the chirp that signals the incoming map attachment.

She needs to steel herself before she can reply, mind working through every kind of response she can come up with.

Blast— ]

About as much as I miss the squawking of an indecisive Senate.

[ Thank goodness her emotions are in check and nothing shows in her tone. ]

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[onlydoubts]

I don't know of any princess palaces in De Chima, but I know of a decent bakery, if you haven't already found one.

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[articulations]

I've been told of a few places already. I won't mind more options.

[ret2go]

Oh jeez, I don't know if I've ever heard of a place called the Princess Palace.

Is that the bakery you're looking for? Weird name for a bakery.

[articulations]

I'm expected to report there. I was assigned a position of sorts.

I can now only imagine a bakery called the Princess Palace selling crown shaped goods.

[ heh. ]

[dun_moch]

[Interesting. Dooku greets Leia on video with a faint smile and a raised eyebrow.]

Jawas certainly can be insistent in selling their wares... as can the locals of this planet, as you have found.

We appear to be from the same universe. Or at least two universes that share the presence of Jawas, that is.

[articulations]

We must be, if you're familiar with Jawas.

As for the locals, I've only been met with enthusiasm. None seem aggressively pushy. But they are insistent that we accept free drink and food.

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[am_i_a_monster]

Will any bakery do or does it have to be Princess Palace?

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[articulations]

Am I missing something? Is Princess Palace a bakery?