[ she does not smile in encouragement at ahsoka because the girl does not need it. she had always been proud of ahsoka, never more so than in the present. ahsoka has risen to the occasion spectacularly. it hurts somehow, but it's a rare good ache.
[ in case they're found. her hand subtly rubs the still rounded expanse of her abdomen ( since reduced in size, but the proof of her children lingers. ) hope isn't something a mother can give up. ]
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It's a sensible suggestion.
[ she does not smile in encouragement at ahsoka because the girl does not need it. she had always been proud of ahsoka, never more so than in the present. ahsoka has risen to the occasion spectacularly. it hurts somehow, but it's a rare good ache.
addressing the rest, padmé continues in a voice that has no difficulty carrying to those furthest, ] I have the means to keep a daily log. If those who know the missing will facilitate me with their names and features, I can keep the list.
[ in case they're found. her hand subtly rubs the still rounded expanse of her abdomen ( since reduced in size, but the proof of her children lingers. ) hope isn't something a mother can give up. ]