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[oratorical]

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[sithkabobed]

[The way Qui-Gon's eyebrows arch shows that he is very much interested in the details. The idea of war is never welcome, especially for a keeper of the peace, but rebellion against an oppressive regime is nothing to discard. It was, however, a crime that it was necessary in the first place.]

[He can't help smiling just a bit, almost as if in congratulations.]

That must have been some weapon.

[oratorical]

[Leia doesn't return Qui-Gon's smile, her expression remaining aloof and unreadable instead. It's not that she's not happy the Death Star is gone, because she is, but despite her initial lack of professionalism when the first was destroyed, there's a time and place for celebrating that. A conversation about the future with essentially a stranger is not that place.]

It was a monstrosity that should never have been built in the first place. [you know, like the Empire itself.]

Planetary destruction is something no one should have power over.

[sithkabobed]

You'll find no argument from me.

[Where Leia remains aloof, Qui-Gon allows himself to show the emotion underlying his words. In a normal negotiation, it would be a disarming tactic to make his opponent lower his or her guard. However, he's not in negotiations with Leia despite what the atmosphere (literally) may suggest. He's just here to find out some information and legitimately get to know her better. He doesn't blame her for having her guard up, however. He may as well be a stranger to her, and one who's dredging up some not so great topics at that.]

[It's hard to get mad when he takes that perspective. Thanks, Jedi Code, for helping with that whole refraining from judgment thing.]

What part did you play in the rebellion, if it's all right to ask?

[oratorical]

It is.

[Mostly because the way things were now, it's common knowledge throughout the galaxy just how involved in the rebellion she is. Having a death mark and a large imperial bounty on your head tends to do that. Though she does agree to answer his question, it doesn't change her posture or expressions any. She doesn't trust Qui-Gon enough or know him well enough--even with Obi-Wan's praise--to let her guard down and actually relax around him, instead using the well-practiced facade she's worn often in the past.]

My father was one of the founding members of the Rebel Alliance. I assisted in lower-risk missions when I was younger, until I took over his seat in the senate and gathered intelligence for the rebellion. But as things are now, I work with High Command, planning missions and supply runs and providing my input where necessary.

[and also where it's not necessary. She can't help it.]