Nepharia

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Obiwan took Selera’s hand as they walked. Selera thought We were beginning to wonder if you were going to show up.
”I’m sorry, I was delayed,” he answered. “Each Council member wanted to give me a congratulatory speech and how much our union means for the Republic.”
Selera gave him a strange look and wondered What [...]

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“Are you sure you want to do this so soon?” Obiwan asked once more as Selera continued to pack up her things.
“What difference does it make whether we do it here or wait until we get back to Coruscant?” she asked.
“None, I suppose,” he answered. “I just want to make sure you don’t feel [...]

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Selera finally got out of bed and Obiwan left her to get dressed. She made it to the refresher to clean up after the previous day’s revelry. Finally alone and conscious, the events of the previous week weighed heavy upon her shoulders. Placing both hands on the sink, she leaned heavily on it and [...]

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Selera woke up the next morning after a complete night’s rest. No wake up calls, no handmaidens, just sunlight coming in the window. She stretched and dozed some more, not caring what time it was. However, her dozing was interrupted by someone opening her door. Shit, she thought.
“I told you she was awake,” Obiwan [...]

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Palpatine offered Selera his arm and they returned to the main hall where most of the guests still milled about.
“I love politics,” he said, breathing deep as if it were something he could smell.
“I hate politics,” Selera said.
“And if there were no politics, My Dear, you would be out of a job,” he said.
“Yes, [...]

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“Lady Selera?”
Selera rolled over and continued to sleep.
“Lady Selera?” the voice was more insistent.
She opened one eye and saw Rabe, one of the queen’s handmaidens, trying to rouse her.
“What is it?” she asked as she closed her eye once again.
“It is only two hours until the victory celebrations begin and your presence is required,” [...]

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After the funeral, we left the temple and returned to the castle. Amidala had assured me that I would have a place to stay in her house as an honored guest. But before retiring for the evening, Yoda caught up with me and kept me from leaving with the queen’s entourage.
We stood and let [...]