Diary of a Handmaiden 4–Following Protocol–Eirtaé's Diary--Entry 2

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<–...>Well, today is the day the Jedi are supposed to arrive. I have been so befuddled with this blockade, not knowing what to do. Let's just hope the Jedi are able to do some good.

Honestly, I've always believed that if you know the rules, you can use them to win. But in this, there are no rules. Or if there are, the Trade Federation has already broken them. So basically, I'm at a loss. Although I won't admit that to anyone but this diary. This is the only place I can be myself without trying to craft my sentences just so or analyzing what the consequences of each and every action will be.

No, strike that. I do still try to craft my sentences just so, and I do still analyze them to see what they tell me about myself--I just don't have to worry about consequences since theoretically no one else will ever hear them.

Oh, great. Yané has just smeared Padmé's beauty marks again. Someday, I truly believe that she will get it right without me standing over her to direct her. I just hope I'm still alive to see that day.

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