ataraxionlogs | [Semi-Open] When he calls to me, I am ready~

CHARACTERS: Leia Organa and a bunch of other people
LOCATION: All over the ship of death
WARNINGS: language? yelling? ~~Jack Harkness, I'm told~~
SUMMARY: Leia's out and about getting used to the ship
NOTES: There should be a few parts that are locked to people, but I will let you know to whom

Locked to Bail Organa and those in the Comms section

[Leia has taken a few days to really settle into her room on the first floor of the ship, in this corridor. It's a lot to absorb. The dead are suddenly alive again. No one from her world is even from the same time. And she is really pissed that she was pulled away in the middle of one of the most important diplomatic missions that the Rebel Alliance had seen since its formation.

~~Not to mention she'd been pulled from Han's arms at a pivotal point of their relationship.~~

Nope, life on the Tranquility was proving to have a steep learning curve and Leia couldn't afford to let it continue. So, she's walking around the Communications Department and the first floor. Yes, she's armed but she's not hostile. No one has proven to be threatening yet and she knows that she needs allies in this strange reality.]

Locked to Luke Skywalker, Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones

["Oh, he works in the Gunnery department" was the answer she got when she asked around about where she could find Luke. The last time they'd talked, well, they'd both just woken up from the Gravcouches. She wants to spend more time with her brother, so she heads there after her shift in the Comm Department. She's a little tired, but it's a good sort and she'd like to eat. Hopefully he can get away to get something to eat with her.

She doesn't even think that there might be other constraints on his time or to ask him before she shows up.]

Luke, are you here?

Open to everyone

[Naturally curious, Leia doesn't stay in the "safe" sections of the ship. She's not really known for being a shrinking violet. Those upper floors look interesting too, especially since she supposedly has a room on floor 34. Not to mention she is curious about the other departments of the ship.

But, she's alone. Which...she's been warned against. Whoops? Not really.]

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[Good. Self-rescuing princesses were the best.]

Please, call me Laura, [She says with a welcoming smile. It was nice having people call her Laura, rather than sir, or madame president. Ms. Roslin was reserved for her students.]

Ah, yes. I'm not the one you'd want to talk to about that, however. Nathan Petrelli runs the department- [Laura was about to continue when she paused, looking at Leia and frowning.] Leia Organa... Are you related to Senator Bail Organa, by chance?

[Have you seen some of the situations she gets into? Self-rescuing is kinda called for. Besides, it's kinda nice showing the men around her how to get things done. Especially when they reduce you to misogynistic nicknames. ~~Han Solo.~~]

Hm, Dad did mention Mr Petrelli before. I just haven't had the chance to meet him yet. Do you know where I might find him then?

[A little touch of pride is in her voice when she says 'Dad'. Organas tend to be rather...loving and not afraid to show it. Leia is no different if she's talking about family.]

I took over as senator for him when I was eighteen, but those were awfully big shoes to fill.

Ah yes. He's very proud of you- I've seen a few holos now that you mention it. [She gives Leia a smile.]

Senator is an inherited title where you're from? Odd. But, as for Nathan, he should be around, or, I suppose, walking the dogs in the oxygen garden.

I imagine those holos are old. It's been many years since I've taken one willingly. And I am also no longer three.

[Despite Bail's desire to see her stay young and sweet. Ish. She's always been opinionated and headstrong.]

And, no, I was elected to my position. It was just that Dad groomed me to be his replacement. [Leia blinks in surprise at the second half of Laura's statement.] There are gardens here?

No, but you were quite a cute child, and if I may, have grown into a very beautiful young woman.

[Headstrong and opinionated women are the best. Come join the League of Badass Ladies From A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far Far Away Placed In Positions Of Political Power. You're the second member.]

I see. I was never elected into presidency. It was... thrust upon me, you could say.

There are. Oxygen gardens. They're absolutely beautiful.

Thank you. [And despite nearly six years having passed since then, Leia feels like she's seventeen again and is meeting all of het father's allies in the Senate and in the fledgling Rebellion. It's something she hasn't really let herself stop to think about, truth be told.]

I understand completely about having power thrust upon you. Somehow, I went from being on the council to the public face of an entire rebellion leadership. It's daunting sometimes.

[Laura raises a curious eyebrow, tilting her chin up slightly.] That... That is quite impressive.

It's a ploy to gain sympathy from planets who are still unsure where they should stand. The Empire destroyed my home world in an attempt to set an example. It only garnered assistance for the Rebellion. And who better to be seen heading the council than the princess and Senator of Alderaan?

[Leia knows it was the wisest move to make, but that doesn't mean she can't see the manipulation behind it.]

It was a great political move, but they wanted someone pliable. My father taught me too well for their tastes I sometimes think.

Oh- I'm... [Laura isn't even sure how to respond. The I understand what it is like to lose an entire planet doesn't seem the right way to go.]

I believe we have more in common than I originally thought. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Alderaan. [Leia, come, be on Team Colonial.]

Thank you.

[She's heard that for four years now. Everyone's sorry that Alderaan is gone, but it's rare they really understand the void that lives in Leia's chest because of it. Luke and Han are the only people she's allowed to see the sheer excruciating pain thinking of her home brings her. The only ones she trusts not to use it against her.

But there's something in the way this stranger holds herself the way she speaks, that Leia feels is utterly sincere in offering her sympathies. It's nice in a maddening sort of way. Only her father had come close to understanding before.

She gives Laura a sad, wistful smile.]

It's not something I'd wish on anyone, but I think you meant it. So thank you.

I do.

I've witnessed my own planet's destruction. Among others. [It's not a competition] it takes a great cruelty to destroy like that.

[Leia can't help the sick feeling that rises in her throat as she thinks about what watching many planets at the time of their destruction. One was enough to give her nightmares for every night after that. Although, she was pretty sure that was because of it being the end of her home world, family, friends and her life as she knew it before then.]

I agree. Cruelty and a selfish disregard for the welfare of anyone else. [Which was the perfect description of Palpatine and Tarkin if she'd never heard one.]

I am sorry that you had to got through such an ordeal. I was at least lucky enough to see the end of the...men responsible.

This is where we differ; you've seen their end. The Cylons continue to dog us throughout space, intent on seeing the entire human race destroyed.
[At least one of the resurrection ships was gone]

The work isn't over and I'm sure it will be harder. Palpatine and Vader were just the symbols of what evil the Empire stood for. With them gone, we are now forced to root out those followers of the emperor who believed his lies the most.

It was just extremely satisfying to rid the galaxy of the most vile and decrepit creature I ever had the misfortune of meeting.

[Laura listens, taking careful note. Their situations were increasingly similar, then. Though Laura has yet to get rid of either the Cylons or Gaius Baltar.

Thanks for that, Bill. Seriously.]

I can only imagine how satisfying that must have been, Leia. Though, I will tell you, when we escaped the Cylon rule on New Caprica, I granted immunity to those who had collaborated with them.

My goal is not to kill or imprison the Imperials. I just want to give the people of my galaxy back the freedom of choice. That is the true aim behind the rebellion after all.

[Leia sighs as she looks around the department.]

As much as I love this time with my dad, this is not home, nor is it where I'm truly needed.

Choice. Yes, that is extremely important.

[Roslin follows Leia's glances around the department, frowning slightly.]

Once more, we understand each other, I believe.

I believe we do, Laura. [Leia attempts a friendly smile, but she's sure that it's falling short of what she wants.] If it's not too much of an inconvenience, perhaps I can trouble you for a tour some time.

Of course it's not an inconvenience. I'd be more than happy to show you around.

[Semi-Open] When he calls to me, I am ready~

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