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Padme Amidala ([personal profile] functusofficio) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2018-01-12 11:34 am

♕ video; three; an ambassador speaks

[ This post goes out just prior to midday. If the drama of the past few days with her own world has affected her, it's hard to tell for anyone who's not terribly familiar with her. There's a slight edge to the set of her jaw, but her make up and her hair and her clothes are impeccable as ever as she clicks the video on, sitting in the Ambassador's office of Maurtia Falls. Her smile is polite and friendly, but those who have seen how bright and personal it can be might notice the restraint behind it. ]

Hello. For those who don't know me, I am Ambassador Amidala, recently elected to that position as the representative of Maurtia Falls for the Import population. I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to all who voted, for me or any of the other candidates. To be involved in your government is important, and I hope I will do the office justice for you all.

That said, there are a few things I wish to speak about.

I was elected because I wish to open communication between people, because I advocate transparency in government, and because I value people's input into their governance.

As such, the Maurtia Fall's Ambassador Office is open as of today for business. Official hours will be from 9 am until 7 pm, but should you ever require an appointment outside of those hours you need only contact me at this number. I will make sure that there is a way we can meet outside of those hours if it is needed.

We are currently in a time fraught with urgency and difficulty. Native opinion of our population has been damaged, and we must work with them to restore their faith in our ability to help. We must work with each other across cities and have faith in each other, as well.

The Inauguration will be held on the 16th. I have no intention of it being anything but a small ceremony, but anyone is welcome to attend if they desire.

It is a pleasure to be your representative, and I will do all that is in my power to live up to it.

to bruce wayne.

Hello. I was told by Miss Wynne-York that you would be worth contacting and are an important part of this city. We haven't met, but I hope we will have a chance to shortly.

to sam merlotte & miles vorkosigan.

Miles, hello again. Mr. Merlotte, I haven't met you yet, but I do hope we will be able to speak as a group about what the necessities for the Import population are. I have been looking into some things - could the emergency caches be extended across other cities as well, for instance?

But I am still much newer to this world than either of you, and I feel it would benefit me to speak to you both.

to major, lucretia, and erik.

Hello. I followed your runs, and considered you all worthy opponents and people who had strong ideas. While I understand that losing such a race is difficult, I would like to extend an invitation to come and speak with me any time that is convenient for you - together or separately. If there are plans that you had that would require the backing of the office of Ambassador, I would be more than willing to hear and consider them.

I would also welcome your input, as all of you have been here longer than I am. We should not shut voices out.

to dio.

I admire your dedication to those who struggle in a world very disposed to humans. I would like to speak to you about the specifics of how that can be accomplished, if you are willing to. Let me know what time would work for you - I am entirely able to make a nighttime appointment work.

to foggy.

Thank you for the cake. Would you like a job?

to senator mitchell hundred

I hope we will speak again about things shortly. Situations seem to be all too eager to become more intense than needed.

to mayor baelish.

It was so kind of you and your assistant to extend your help and information to me. I hope that we will continue to have an amicable working relationship.
dendarii: (034)

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[personal profile] dendarii 2018-01-13 01:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Allow me to extend my congratulations, Ambassador. And - er, apologize if I came off as rude earlier.

[ He's referencing the comments he made about women not being in his own homeworld's politics. Clearly he doesn't extend the same expectations here - quite the opposite, in fact. ]

I quite agree with extending that program. It's a good first step - simple and effective.
flightforfreedom: (grim face and almost in a suit)

Text. Private.

[personal profile] flightforfreedom 2018-01-13 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[He had to read the text version of this, and his reply doesn't come until much, much later in the day, after he's done training and is relaxing back in the barracks.]

Congratulations, Senator.

though i guess i should call you ambassador now

it's a relief to know that democracy still holds weight, here

is everything there as on fire as it sounds from here?
Edited 2018-01-13 13:05 (UTC)
bespin: (comic 18)

video;

[personal profile] bespin 2018-01-13 01:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations, Ambassador! I'm looking forward to hearing how you'll be supporting imPort small businesses looking to expand into the Maurtia Falls area.
journalkeeper: (you goof cause you’re a goofer)

Video; public > private

[personal profile] journalkeeper 2018-01-13 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Congratulations. I'm looking forward to see how you can do.

[ And she's sincere! She likes the cut of Padme's jib.

That said, she switches to private to respond to the message.
]

Of course I'm willing to speak with you, and with the other candidates if that's agreeable to them.
dendarii: (113)

private until noted otherwise

[personal profile] dendarii 2018-01-13 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Miles is happy to move onto more practical considerations anyway. ]

Logistics, mostly. Physically buying the supplies, arranging for distribution and replenishment. Ultimately I had weight sensors installed to automatically detect when the available supplies are low.
dendarii: (for real?)

[personal profile] dendarii 2018-01-13 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I hired people, of course. And most places will offer a discount if you buy in bulk. Something about economy of scale?

[ Look, Miles is really bad at money. Mostly he threw money at the problem until someone smarter than him figured it out. ]

I would be quite happy to do that. Perhaps even make my distribution partners happier.
bespin: (comic 07)

[personal profile] bespin 2018-01-13 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Wonderful. Yes, I believe she runs an antique gallery. I'd certainly be willing to sit down with the two of you to discuss what we can do to ensure imPort businesses thrive.
flightforfreedom: (is that what we're doing now?)

text. private.

[personal profile] flightforfreedom 2018-01-13 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
can't say that I've ever understood politics but

leia was a senator for a long time. and she did a lot of good. so I know it isn't useless.

to be honest? when something happens to a jedi? shit is on fire

if you think I can help, let me know. but i'm no jedi. one pilot without a ship can't do a hell of a lot against legends.



i can't decide if that is a compliment, or not. you know I do know your family, right?

at least you've got leia.
cigarbribery: (although we are miles apart)

private, video

[personal profile] cigarbribery 2018-01-13 01:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, yeah.

I mean, yes, of course. [A pause. Jokingly:] I'll get actual money, right? I'm sick of instant ramen noodles.
generalgrievous: (Close quarters)

[Video]

[personal profile] generalgrievous 2018-01-13 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Suffice it to say that you were not my chosen candidate.

[Although, he may not have voted at all if not for Dooku's influence. He wasn't attached to another candidate personally, he just wouldn't have voted for her regardless, thinking she was part of a Republic he has been told was corrupt - and that that influence is not needed here.]
dendarii: (honest help)

[personal profile] dendarii 2018-01-13 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
By all means. I'll give you a list.

[ He'll send that after the conversation is done. ]

Contact, basically. And money. But mention my name and they will work with you. Or tack it onto my bill.
bespin: (comic 03)

[personal profile] bespin 2018-01-13 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Many good things come from humble beginnings, as they say.

[ Lando smiles the least humble smile imaginable. ]

I had some setbacks, with the arson spree I Nonah a few months back, but yes, Ugnaught was built up from nothing.
generalgrievous: (Handy)

[Video]

[personal profile] generalgrievous 2018-01-13 01:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Such a diplomatic answer.
flightforfreedom: (more dramatically in the window)

text. private.

[personal profile] flightforfreedom 2018-01-13 01:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Damn, but she's got the politician condescension down. He's going to be good. He's going to be good? He's not going to antagonize her.

Gonna try real hard not to antagonize her.

Which is why he doesn't immediately send "I know her a hell of a lot better than you". See? Being good.]


for someone having to deal face to face with some of the biggest monsters our galaxy has to offer, on a planet that literally drives everyone insane? she hasn't even asked me to blow anything up, yet. she's doing pretty damn fucking well.

she will do the right thing. she always has. even at the worst.

and she's seen the worst, ambassador.


[...... Trying hard is not the same as succeeding.]

she just needs a few years yet. [There. A concession?? A concession. That counts, right.]

training is going about as well as you'd expect when you put a veteran in with rookies that don't know their own face from the ass end of a blaster rifle.

but I'm doing my best.

they need to know we're in this with them, for whatever it's worth.
Edited 2018-01-13 14:02 (UTC)
incogneto: (meine eltern kamen aus düsseldorf)

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[personal profile] incogneto 2018-01-13 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
First, congratulations on your win. I may not know you well, but I believe that you will faithfully serve your constituents.

I had meant to reach out to you once you've settled into the position to inquire about the proposal for social benefits for unregistered minors. While we have sufficient funds and volunteers to initialize the program, we have concerns over the reliability of the Porter, especially as of late. We thought it would be better to involve a legacy title such as Ambassador instead, so that in the case you and I are ported out, your successor could still carry the program forward.

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