Governments

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Padme stood at the front of the classroom and waited until everyone was seated.

“Today is going to be a little bit easier on you. No homework and an extra bit of time for your papers. All this is on the condition that our speaker today gets your full and undivided attention.’

“I’d like you to meet Chancellor Palpatine (chancellor_bob) of the Galactic Republic. He has agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to talk to you about the role of head of state and answer any questions you may have. Chancellor?”

Chancellor Palpatine offered a warm smile to her and to the class that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “It is indeed a pleasure to be here.” He gazed over the classroom, his eyes resting on Skywalker a few moments longer then on the rest. “And such attendance even in light of the troubling times you are now experiencing. Let me assure you all: this will pass and you will find yourselves a stronger and more united community than before… I have foreseen it. Myself and your esteemed professor are in the middle of our own spot of dark times in the form of a civil war. To have so many divided and locked in such senseless violence… it breaks my heart. But I digress. I am here to talk about my coverjob.’

“Now, this is actually my first time talking to students, believe it or not. So perhaps the best way to start is opening the floor to questions.”

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[sensethevisions]

Phoebe sits near Cole. She probably could have gotten excused from class, but the Dean had told her before to show her strength and act as a leader would yesterday.

A leader would definitely not stay in her room, curled up with her demon kittens and cry her eyes out.

[chancellor-bob.livejournal.com]

The very empathetic Chancellor, in his walk around the classroom, gave the young lady's shoulder a reassuring squeeze.

"Leaders do what they must," he said softly. "Even when it seems difficult."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe looked up and smiled gratefully at the Chancellor.

"I'm learning that," she said softly to him.

[chancellor-bob.livejournal.com]

"I wish there was an easier way, but..."

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka took one look at Phoebe and realized it was past time they talked. When the Chancellor had passed her by, Beka tossed her the note that she'd written, that read:

I'm here for you, Pheebs. Always. Talk to me?

[sensethevisions]

Kitty was my friend, and now she's dead. I feel like I failed her, Beka...Grams was wrong. I'm not a defender of good.

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Kitty's death has nothing to do with you, except making you sad. It's not your fault. People get killed. I don't mean to be callous, but it's a fact. It's sad, shocking, frightening, but it's nobody's fault except the killer's.