The Padme and Bail Letters

by ArwenMUC

At the beginning of the Naboo invasion, Senator Bail contacts Padme to find out what the situation on her planet is and how she is coping. As events of TPM through ROTS enfold, Bail and Padme keep up their correspondence.

36. Note 36 Padme

Author - lady_sapphire (from the Jedi Council forums)
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Bail,

My last term as Queen ended pretty quietly and in a way, left me completely unprepared for starting a new term as Senator on Coruscant. Everything moves so fast on this planet...I had forgotten about that. However, I feel as though my timing as a newly elected Senator is perfect because I'm ready and willing to help control this situation with the Trade Federation any way I can.

It's taken me longer than I thought to adjust to and learn all of the Senate's policies. I had thought I was familiar with everything I needed to know but I learned pretty quickly that I had a lot to learn in a very short amount of time. However, I have to say that I was beyond relieved to learn that the Senate could easily give the Chancellor a vote of no-confidence if his behavior were to get any more suspicious or dangerous to the rest of the galaxy. It certainly helps me sleep easier at night.

I agree that forming an army is the last thing the Senate should do right now. The Separatists are already mad enough as it is...if they learned we were forming an army, I fear they would waste no time in forming an army of their own. Galactic war needs to be avoided at all costs, as I know you agree with this. I've seen firsthand what war and destruction does to a planet and the monumental effort it takes to rebuild what was destroyed. I cannot even bring myself to think about what would happen if the Senate and the Separatists were to engage in war.

So you saw the note from the Viceroy as well. I still cannot believe they had the nerve to attack the Chancellor the way they did. I know I have my misgivings about Palpatine but I certainly don't want to see him hurt or worse. It seems like this entire situation just keeps going from bad to worse. I truly hope our Loyalist Committee can gain enough supporters to stop the army from forming but we need to have a backup plan in case. What do you suggest?

I have no problem stepping forward since I'm a new, unestablished Senator. I don't want you to risk the safety of your family here on Coruscant and my family is safely hidden away and protected back on Naboo.

We should meet as soon as possible to discuss our next step and unfortunately, we don't have much time to lose.

Padme