hadthehighground | Duplicity IC Inbox

[What? It’s a perfectly normal username! But actually it is code that any Jedi from the Clone Wars era would recognize.]

I’m glad to hear it’s been relatively uneventful for you as well.

How are you faring otherwise? Still living in the public housing?

I am.
I still haven't decided regarding Qi'ra's offer.

I see. My best advice to you is that if it doesn’t feel right, then don’t do it.

That being said, you will need to contract soon though you still have time.

The issue is, none of this feels right.

I know.
Almost over halfway there.

I know. I wish I had an easy answer for you.

As I told you before you’re always welcome in my home. But you can’t stay for more than a couple days if you’re not contracted to Jyn.

Would you like to meet her?

[Does she miss the amenities of home? Certainly. Yet it's not enough to force her hand just yet.]

Thank you, Obi-Wan, but I wouldn't impose.
There's an answer.
I just need to find it.

I meant so that you could get a better perspective from another dominant.

Also, you should know that a submissive doesn’t have to live with their dominant. It all depends on the contract. We submissives do have rights as far as that goes.

I have met some perfectly nice people who are Dominants.

I wouldn’t have another pay for me. I’d rather earn the funds to be able to afford my own place, which would take time.

[Well, all right then.]

That’s a very admirable goal, even if a difficult one.

[He pauses, not feeling that all is right here.]

Is there something troubling you Padme? Aside from the obvious situation here that is.

The obvious is troubling enough on its own.

It is, though if I’m honest, I’ve gotten a bit used to it.

Not that I’m saying you should entirely. But accepting one’s situation does help in clearing the mind. It helps to determine what path to take.

I don’t like or ascribe to many of the things that are done here. But I have found a way to cope and to at least give the illusion of cooperation so that I don’t needlessly land myself in jail or worse.

I believe you will find a way as well.

Your words hold merit, yet I just cannot bring myself to heed them. The pretense is fine, on a basic level, yet beyond that irks me. Any of those I would trust my life with are not in a position to receive it. I've always sought to protect those who would otherwise be unable to protect themselves, yet what does that equate to here? The very structure of this world is severly skewed.

[Nor does she wish to hurt Anakin.]

I certainly won’t argue with you on that.

Though if I may be so bold, I’m afraid you will have to heed my words one way or another. The answer to your predicament is quite plain. You will need to find someone else to trust with your life, just as Anakin and I have. I for one do not regret my choice.

No amount of debate or resistance will change our situation. At least not in the short term. I implore you to spare yourself the pain and fight another day when the opportunity presents itself.

Yet it isn't as easy as that.
This place cares little for prior relationships, and does place a rather limited scope on what may be done without the fear of reprisal or punishment if one is not properly contracted.

Believe me, I know it isn’t easy Padme. All of us brought here know it.

But I believe Anakin would rather you be safe. Whether you contract with his dominant or not. He may not like it if you don’t, but it’s far better than seeing you hurt.

Besides, if you find the right dominant, little may be asked if you. I know prior to me Jyn had a contract merely of convenience. They were contracted in name only and had little to do with each other. You might be able to arrange something similar.

The powers that be, as they may be, have no qualms with such? Or do they not look into the contracts that closely, merely content that one has contracted?

All that matters is that you have a contract. What the stipulations are is completely up to you and your dominant.

So long as you have a contract and are having sex regularly, with anyone, you will be fine.

[Count that under words she would never expect to hear from Obi-Wan...]

As always, you've given me something to think about.

[Yes well, he may continue to surprise her. This world has caused him to be more candid about certain topics he normally wouldn’t be.]

I’m glad I could help.

Though forgive me for asking, but have you made your quota yet?

[Yes, yes he will, and currently does.]

Unless they decide to limit interactions between individuals, that will not be an issue.

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I’m glad to hear that. Anakin has had trouble with that in the past. Knowing the two of you can look out for each other helps to ease my worries.

I can’t deny that were he not here, I may be telling a different tale.

I have no doubt of that, and I’m glad you are both so fortunate.

[Obi-Wan meanwhile had a lot to overcome without such a fallback. As much as he liked Jyn it had still taken time for him to get comfortable with things. He was lucky though that she had been so kind and patient with him.]

I know not all are.
I would change that, if I had the power to do so.

I know you would.

[That was why he liked her. So unlike other politicians.]

Though if there is anything else I can do for you, don’t hesitate to ask.

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