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[prophesiedone]

[Anakin is quick on his feet, striding from the docks as if he does this everyday. He can't allow himself to be weak or confused; he has to keep his feet firmly planted and then, in private, panic later.]

This is one hell of a welcome. [He scowls darkly and there are shadows around his eyes as if he has spent many nights not sleeping.] I'm not anyone's prisoner. If you think you can hold me, you are sorely mistaken.

[The flash of his lightsaber can be seen - his one remedy for the horror that is bearing down on him.]

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[liorafae]

[A small, glittery, jittery dragon turns on the video feed, gulping at the flash of the lightsaber.]

Ah...what are you going to do? We can't exactly break out of here...

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[prophesiedone]

Why is that? All I need is a ship... [He is used to alien species, so her form doesn't give him much pause.]

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[liorafae]

A ship...?

What good will that do? I don't think there are any seas around here...

[Unfortunately, those are the only kinds of ships she's familiar with...]

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[prophesiedone]

A spaceship. Not a sea vessel. [Something that can use lightspeed to get him back to Mustafar.] I was busy and time is limited for me to finish what I started.

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[aggressivelynegotiated]

[Padmé almost collapses with relief, actually does take a rather abrupt seat when she first sees him. She doesn't immediately answer, taking a moment to compose herself before standing and heading back to where she'd arrived, knowing it might be best to meet Anakin in person.

...And she wants to see him immediately.]

Master Jedi. [There's a playful little smile, though there's concern for him in her eyes.] It is good to see you again. I'm almost there, if you don't mind waiting a moment for me.

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[prophesiedone]

...Padmé. [His breath catches in his chest and his heart aches. He comes to a halt and he stares at her intently.] I would wait the rest of my life for you.

[Which he...does. Unfortunately. Tragically.]

Are you alright?

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[aggressivelynegotiated]

[Her heart leaps at how open he's talking. But...does it really matter? She picks up the pace, determined to get to him and prove to them both the other is alive.]

I'm fine, considering the situation. Are you?

[But by the time she asks her question, she can see him, and so she turns the communicator off and puts it away as she breaks into a run, fully intending to fling herself into his arms when she reaches him.

She's missed him!]

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[prophesiedone]

[He has kept a lot from her - everything, truly - but he hasn't wanted to worry her. She is dealing with enough and he will save her. Little does he know that is completely out of his hands and in Sidious's instead.]

...I'm fine. [No, he's not. His smile is warm and real when he sees her and he doesn't have any problem lifting her into his arms, his face pressed against her neck.]

I'm sorry they brought you here too.

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[enchantinglily]

[When she responds, Lily's face looks kind and gentle. She doesn't blame him for his reaction.]

I don't see what you plan to be able to do about it? Nobody has managed to break out of here as of yet that I know of, though I've heard of people managing to send their minds back I think. I'm not well versed in such things I'm afraid. But I think there's some kind of....I think it's called a pod, that you can do it with.

Also, are you alright? I'm a healer if you need anything.

[Yeah, she's noticed the sign of not sleeping and she just wants to make sure.]

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[prophesiedone]

I just need a working spaceship and then I can make an attempt. I don't need anymore dreams. [They're visions for him and he has seen enough. Though he could stand to see more to know his errors.]

You can't do anything for me. [Weakness isn't acknowledged anymore - or ever.] My -

Padmé might need help.

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[embracethewind]

[ Oh~ A light sword! :O ]

I'm afraid we're some sort of prisoners for the time being, sir.

[ Those eyes are really menacing. ]

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[prophesiedone]

I'm - [A Jedi. A Sith.] powerful. I can do something about this.

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[embracethewind]

Many of us are powerful in some way, yet we're unable to leave as we please.

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[prophesiedone]

You're not like me. [Anakin "Mister Arrogant" Skywalker.]

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[generalgrievous]

[Well, that was a sight - and Grievous notices by the words that it seems the Jedi does not recall being here before. Or was this an act? He would have to find out.]

Anakin Skywalker... We meet again.

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[prophesiedone]

General Grievous. Is this some trick? I thought the dead stayed dead. [If not, well, that might be useful information.]

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[generalgrievous]

[He's heard about his death from others who have passed through from their galaxy's future so that only gets a small flinch from him.]

I have not yet died. Not where - or should I say 'when' I am from. It seems that you have been brought here from a later time, yet it is not the first time I have seen you here.

I take it that you do not remember this?

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[prophesiedone]

... [This long pause speaks volumes. Anakin has no recollection of being here before and he is wondering if Grievous is lying to him or...

If he was here, why can't he remember?] Did I do anything interesting?

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[adropofsunlight]

Oh, no one is holding you. Literally at least.

[That was probably not the point really.]

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[prophesiedone]

Prove it. [He motions vaguely.] No one says I can leave this planet.

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[adropofsunlight]

I'm also not saying you can't try either.

[She just had no reason to want to personally.]

I don't know much about the barrier myself, so I don't know what can happen.

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[prophesiedone]

But there is a barrier? What lays beyond it?

[He's hoping space. He can handle space.]

[notquitedracula]

[Soma may not be Force-sensitive, but he knows that look. That's the same kind of look Vlad had, back after his wife died...]

Slow down there, kid. Take stock of yourself, ground and center, before you explode. Last thing this place needs is a new genocidal would-be overlord.

[prophesiedone]

[Kid? He bristles and there is a gold tint to his eyes.]

You're not my Master. [Arguing over what he may or may not do is out of the question.]

[notquitedracula]

[Well, that was a nerve touched.] Never claimed to be, don't want to be. I recognize a powder keg when I see one, that's all.

[Kettle, thou art black, said the pot.] All I'm saying is that slowing down to rest for a minute might make you a little less manic. I've seen that look you have in your eyes. I've worn that look. It's not a fun time, and it doesn't end well for anyone involved.