Diary of a Handmaiden 4–Following Protocol–Eirtaé's Diary--Entry 10
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<–...> I'm just taking a moment to get some thoughts out before I have to leave. Today is the grand celebration of our victory. It follows on the heels of the funeral for Master Jinn last night. From the deep sadness of that occasion to the almost insane joy of today's. I can already hear the crowd cheering and we haven't even stepped out of our rooms yet.
I have to get this thought out now so I can concentrate on my duties. Padmé has been talking about the need to replace Senator Palpatine. As she pointed out, it would be nice to have another representative from Naboo replace him. I haven't said anything, but I'm having fantasies.
Senator Eirtaé Suzian Miré of Naboo.
I get chills just thinking about it. It isn't likely to happen, though. Our Senator represents many planets, not just Naboo. I'm sure there's someone much better qualified than I am to replace Palpatine. Probably several someones. But a girl can dream, can't she?
Now that I've gotten that out, back to business.
I've learned that there are many things more valuable than protocol and etiquette, but that doesn't mean they aren't still important. Someone has to make sure that Padmé and Boss Nass get this right. She's liable to hand him the orb from the right, which would indicate that we wish to eradicate their species, rather than handing it to him from the left, which symbolizes the desire for peace. I'll probably be the only one there who knows enough about these customs to be aware of the difference, but still...
Might as well make sure things get done right! <...–>
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