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Padmé's Journal, Wednesday
7:00 AM
I am so looking forward to
our arrival on Coruscant!! I know I should
be thinking about my meeting with the representatives from IMAX, but my mind
keeps wandering. I can only think of
Anakin. It has been months since I've
seen him. I wonder how his studies
progress. I wonder if he misses
me. I am so excited for tonight!! Anakin is taking me out somewhere
special. I don't know how I'll bear
sitting through the IMAX reps' presentation and sales pitch. I am very flattered that they want to make
an IMAX movie about Naboo, but I am not sure it would be good for our people. I have asked Palpatine to accompany us, as I
trust his judgment in these matters. Must go now, Sabé is knocking on the door saying it's time for me to get
my lazy self out of bed.
Sabé's Journal, Wednesday
6:00 AM
I hardly slept a wink last
night… today I will see Palpatine again. I've been nervous all week. I
wish I knew how he truly feels about me; the gods know I've made my love for
him plain enough. I haven't heard a
word from him, though he has known for weeks about this meeting. I suppose we will have dinner somewhere and
then back to his place… and no strings attached. Padmé says I must not allow him to treat me so, that I should
give him an ultimatum. I am afraid that
if I ask for more, I will lose the little that I have. Ah, no time to dwell on such matters. Must get dressed so I can help Padmé
prepare.
Anakin's Journal,
Wednesday
6:00 AM
Got stinking drunk with
Obi-Wan last night, very hungover. Training today with Master Windu. Then Guided Meditation with Master Yoda. I have to talk to Obi-Wan about getting a new outer casing for my
'saber's hilt. Got a big crack when I
dropped it during Intermediate Dueling last week. That duct tape won't hold it forever. Also need new cloak, old one has a big hole in the sleeve from
fuckup with lightsaber. Master Poof is
still pissed at me for putting his name on a chiropractic mailing list for
stiff necks. Shit, I thought it was
funny. Padmé's starship lands today - sex
tonight! Can't wait.
Palpatine's Journal Wednesday
7:00 AM
New bud on fuchsia
petunia. Looks promising, hopefully
will bloom this week. Meeting today
with Queen Amidala and representatives from the IMAX Corporation. I know HM is enthusiastic about the prospect
of an IMAX movie about our homeworld, but I remain unconvinced it would be good
for our people. Very glad she has asked
me along, which she didn't have to do, as I have no say in the matter. Must remember to confirm dinner reservations
for tonight at Portman's. Absolutely
must not forget to stop by Tiffany's to pick up necklace. Sabé will be very surprised. Regret that I cannot get as serious with her
as I would like, as age difference is insurmountable. No doubt she regards our time together as a bit of a lark,
something to do until she finds someone her own age to settle down with. Ah, if only I were twenty years
younger. Well, no use dwelling on it.
Padmé's Journal Wednesday
5:00 PM
We just checked into the
hotel. The meeting with the IMAX reps
was interesting. I have a lot to think
about. They showed us a very impressive
IMAX movie about the Wookie homeworld called The Deadly Beauty of Kashyyk. This was the first IMAX movie I've ever
seen, very impressed. The rep
was intent on filling my head with facts: the screen is six stories tall, and a completed IMAX movie weighs 500
pounds. Amazing. Even if I do not decide to issue a permit
for filming on Naboo, I must see about having them build a facility in
Theed. The people would love this sort
of thing, and I understand new films are being made constantly. Palpatine is still leery about the whole
idea of an IMAX movie about Naboo, said we'd have tourists crawling all over
the planet in no time. It is a valid concern, and I must think very hard about
the whole thing. Well, must quit
writing now and prepare for my date with Anakin. I wonder where we're going tonight.
Sabé's Journal Wednesday
5:00 PM
I was very impressed by the
IMAX movie of Kashyyk. I never saw
anything like it. I sat next to
Palpatine during the movie, but he didn't say much to me except to ask me in a
whisper if I were free for dinner tonight. As though I would make other plans! The reps from IMAX were very nice, but of course they're hoping to make
a deal with Padmé. One of them had the
nerve to ask me to dinner with him - imagine that! I told him I was seeing someone, but he did persist. I finally had to take him outside and tell
him in no uncertain terms to sod off. He was cute enough I suppose, but he was not Palpatine. Speaking of whom, I had better put my pen
down and start getting ready for dinner. I shall wear a very proper gown with very naughty underwear
underneath, very tarty. Ah, I am
shameless!
Anakin's Journal Wednesday
5:00 PM
Master Poof complained to
Master Yoda about that stiff neck list thing, and now I have extra laundry
duty. Damn. Also, lightsaber fell on floor during practice with Master Windu and
outer casing cracked all to hell, now I definitely need a new one. Have date with Padmé tonight and just
realized that I don't have any clean socks, also outer cloak still has big
lightsaber hole. I forgot about getting
a new one. Now I'll look like a bum
tonight. Oh well. Spent week's allowance on beer at Liam's
Lounge last night, so had to bum ten credits off Obi-Wan for tonight's date, he
wouldn't give me more because he's broke too. Hope Padmé likes McDiarmid's.
Palpatine's Journal
Wednesday
5:00 PM
Very against IMAX making
movie about Naboo. Must admit movie of Kashyyk
was very impressive; got dizzy during many scenes of Wookie village high in the
trees. Not sure that I am comfortable
with the idea of Naboo being seen by so many outsiders, next thing you know,
they'd all want to come for a visit. HM
was very impressed with the movie. Kept
asking me why I didn't like it. Tried
to tell her I did like it, but would not like to see one of Naboo. Hopefully she will take my concerns into
consideration when making her decision. The IMAX rep tried to pick up Sabé, which made me very cross
indeed. Bit my tongue bloody not saying
anything to him about it. She turned
him down, but took him outside for a private word. Wonder if she made plans with him and didn't want me to know.
5:01 PM
Damn, forgot to stop at Tiffany's.
5:03 PM
Damn again, just rang them
and they're closed. Must remember to
get necklace tomorrow.
Padmé's Journal Thursday
7:00 AM
Anakin has just left. We had dinner at McDiarmid's last night, as
Anakin was broke again. I can't figure
out what he spends all his money on - the Temple provides housing, food and
clothing for him. They also give him a
weekly allowance. Where on Naboo does
it all go? Oh well, I shall take him
out tonight. I don't think I can stand
another fast food dinner. More meetings
with IMAX reps today, blech.
Sabé's Journal Thursday
6:00 AM
Just woke up. It was the same old story last night –
dinner, then back to Palpatine's apartment. I wouldn't stay afterwards, told him it wouldn't be proper. The truth is that this is becoming too
painful for me. I love him so much, but
he has no interest in me besides… well, anyway, must get ready and go wake Padmé. More IMAX stuff today.
Anakin's Journal Thursday
8:00 AM
I just got back to the
Temple. Have time for a quick shower
before Morning Meditation with Master Windu. Master Poof caught me sneaking back into the Temple and gave me a
"payback's a bitch" smile. Bet I'll be
hearing from Master Yoda before the morning is over. Damn. Woke up at 5:00
this morning, lying next to Padmé. I
looked over at her sleeping there and thought about how lucky I am. She is very special, and I don't want to
fuck this relationship up. I think I'll
try to scrape together funds to take her on a decent date.
Palpatine's Journal
Thursday
7:00 AM
Woke up at six but did not
get up straightaway. Lay in bed for
quite some time thinking about Sabé and smelling her perfume in the sheets… so
yummy. Wish she'd stayed last night,
but she said it would be "unseemly". I
told her that's a word she's overly fond of, but she just laughed. Tried not to let her see how much I wanted
her to stay, didn't want her to feel obligated. I see her so rarely that I like to spend every moment I can with
her when I get the chance. Must
remember to go to Tiffany's today. More
meetings with IMAX reps today, perhaps they'll show us another movie. New bud on petunia has grown bigger since
this time yesterday.
Padmé's Journal Thursday
5:00 PM
I am even more enthusiastic
about the idea of an IMAX movie about Naboo. The reps showed me figures from Kashyyk showing an increase in tourism
and a real boom in their economy because of The Deadly Beauty of Kashyyk. I know Palpatine doesn't think that more
tourists would be a good thing for our homeworld. I have told him that there would be ways to limit tourism so that
we are not overwhelmed by outsiders. Still, I would be foolish indeed not to listen to the voice that speaks
for Naboo in the Senate. He has spoken
for Naboo for more years than I have been alive. Speaking of Palpatine, I have listened to Sabé complain about his
treatment of her and told her to put her foot down. Dinner with Anakin tonight. I think I'll treat him to Portman's, that restaurant Palpatine likes so
much.
Sabé's Journal Thursday
5:00 PM
Padmé is wavering on the IMAX
thing. I think she will give them their
permit, even though Palpatine is very against it. I actually agree with Palpatine regarding this matter. An IMAX movie showcasing the beauty of our
world is sure to make people want to visit, and I can't see how more outsiders
coming to Naboo can be good, even if they do bring their money with them. The IMAX rep asked me out again today, had to
really put my foot down with him. Pulled
him into a conference room and gave him what for. Told him I am a Lady and he was reaching above his station, which
really made him mad – he reminded me that the Republic is a democracy not an
aristocracy. Ha. Palpatine asked me to dinner tonight, but I
told him coldly I have other plans, which I don't but that's not the
point. Padmé is right, I am not a toy
he can play with whenever he wants, nor can my services for the night be
purchased with dinner in a fancy restaurant. I deserve some respect. With
great dignity, I will have dinner in hotel room on tray tonight.
Anakin's Journal Thursday
5:00 PM
I made reservations for
Portman's tonight, panicking now because no one will loan me any money. Damn, this'll teach me to drink my week's
allowance at Liam's Lounge. And
Obi-Wan… he should know better. He
should be a good example to me, but instead he goes drinking with me all the
time. This is all his fault.
5:05 PM
Damn, just saw Master Poof in
the hall. He gave me that "I know your
secret" smile. I just know he's
going to tell someone about seeing me sneak back into the Temple this
morning. I think he's drawing it out to
torture me more. I wish he'd just get
on with it, the suspense is killing me. It's like waiting for the other shoe to drop.
5:10 PM
HA! I just remembered my Emergency Stash – two hundred credits hidden
inside leaky rain boot in back of closet. Portman's, here we come! YESSSSS! I AM THE MAN!
Palpatine's Journal Thursday
5:00 PM
Rotten IMAX bastard. Sabé turned me down for dinner after
conferring with that IMAX rep in a conference room for about ten minutes. Ah, I shouldn't complain, I knew it would
happen, she'd find someone her own age and that would be it for me. Tried not to fall in love with her because
of it. Too late. Green box from Tiffany's sitting here on
table mocking me as I write this. Think
I'll have a glass of wine and a look at my petunia.
5:45 PM
Had several glasses of wine,
now feel even worse. Imagining Sabé with
that ratty IMAX bastard with his cheap suit and insincere smile. Bet he took her somewhere really hip, like
Mr. McGregor's Garden. She's probably
glad to be out with someone her own age, rather than being saddled with an old
git who's past it. Must have a
brandy to settle my nerves.
6:00 PM
Had four brandies, nerves are
not settled. Perhaps I'll call Sabé on
her cell voicephone… no what am I thinking? I can't interrupt her date, she'd really think I'm a pathetic old
bastard. Tink I'll have anoter bradny.
6:15 PM
Sod it, calling her.
Padmé's Journal Friday
6:00 AM
Anakin's just left. He woke up at five thinking to leave, but
I'm afraid I distracted him… I am terrible! Ah, what a wonderful time we had last night! Anakin surprised ME with dinner at Portman's
– now I know why he was broke. He must
have saved for weeks to afford it! He is so sweet and thoughtful. I
just can't get over it. Also I can't
wait to tell Sabé, who keeps telling me that he's an immature little kid who
spends all his money on booze and only thinks of one thing, sex. Oh dear, I can't flaunt my happiness in her
face after all she's been through with Palpatine these past two days. I can't understand why he treats her as he
does. Oh well, there's nothing I can do
about it. I'd better get going before
Sabé begins banging on my door telling me to get up. Today I must make up my mind about this whole IMAX thing. I wish I could get Palpatine alone and
discuss this with him at length, although he seems to have developed an
irrational dislike for one of the IMAX reps that I just don't understand.
Sabé's Journal Friday
5:00 AM
Just woke up. Palpatine called last night very drunk
indeed, upset because he thought I was leaving him for that prat from
IMAX. As if. Told him to come over and we'd discuss it. He brought me the most beautiful necklace –
couldn't believe it. Spent several
hours making up. Very nice. Smiling just thinking about it!! Still have a few hours before I have to wake
Padmé… looking over at Palpatine sleeping. I think I'll wake him up first – oh I am bad!
Anakin's Journal Friday
7:00 AM
That Master Poof must have
special radar or something, because he caught me sneaking back into the Temple again
this morning. This is NOT GOOD. I don't know how long it will be before he
tells Master Yoda what I've been doing and then my ass is grass. It was worth it though – Padmé had a great
time last night. I felt so good being
able to take her somewhere nice for a change. She was really thrilled. The
food was pretty good too, better be for 200 credits. Shit, what do they do, marinate their steaks
in molten gold or something? Anyway, it
was worth it.
Palpatine's Journal Friday
7:00 AM
Just got home. New bud on petunia beginning to open. Sabé woke me up very early this morning, but
I'm not complaining! Can't believe I
made such a stupid fool of myself last night, surprised she even wants anything
to do with me after that nonsense. Still, so glad that she wasn't with someone else. Ah, I might as well admit it and be done
with it: Too young for me or not, I am in love with her.
Padmé's Journal Friday
5:00 PM
With trepidation, I've agreed
to issue a permit to IMAX to make a movie about Naboo. What really swayed me was Palpatine's abrupt
turnaround on the subject; he went from being totally against it to absolutely
fine with it literally overnight. I
don't understand. He agreed with me
that we'd need to put limits on tourism once the movie is released, but that
could be accomplished easily by limiting the number of visas issued to
offworlders. We're all going out
tonight to celebrate. So glad we got
this settled, now Anakin and I have the whole weekend together ahead of us!
Sabé's Journal Friday
5:00 PM
So glad this IMAX stuff is
over. I'm so proud of Palpatine –
they've asked him to do the narration for the planned movie about Naboo! I know how silly that sounds and I don't
care. Padmé has agreed with us that the
movie is liable to attract offworlders to Naboo in droves, and has agreed to
limit tourism as best she can. And she
is right, tourists will pump money into our economy. It may end up being a good thing, we will see. In the meantime, we are going out to dinner
tonight to celebrate. I shall wear my new
necklace. I am starting to think
Palpatine truly cares about me – I mean beyond someone to sleep with when I am
handy and the urge strikes him.
Anakin's Journal Friday
5:00
I
just logged onto e-mail and found out that SOMEONE signed me up for a mailing
list for Recovering Sex Addicts. I saw
Master Poof in the hall earlier and he had a really smug smile on his face, I
bet he did it. I had 500 new messages,
all from perverts discussing their perversions in detail. I'll have to print the best ones out before
I unsub from that list. Anyway, now I
have to think about what I'll do to get even with Master Poof for this… if he
thinks I'll take this lying down, he's got another think coming. Dinner tonight with Padmé, Sabé and
Palpatine. I told them I'm broke as
hell, but the old Palpster said it's his treat. Cool! And tomorrow is
allowance day, so I'll be able to take Padmé out tomorrow night! It's shaping up to be a great weekend!
Palpatine's Journal Friday
5:00
Came
home and found new bud on fuchsia petunia has opened. Absolutely stunning. Very
pleased with HM's decision regarding IMAX movie. Very flattered that they've asked me to narrate it. Taking everyone to dinner tonight to
celebrate. So happy about the way
things have worked out with Sabé. Only
wish she lived here and could see her more frequently. Must make an effort to return home more
often. I never gave any thought to a
future with her, but now it doesn't seem so impossible after all. I suppose time will tell.
FINIS.