[THE PHANTOM MENACE] Palps grooming Padmé
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mamuzzy || Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace || 1999 || Book Adaptation || Science Fiction || PG ||
But also his brain: If he gets into power as Supreme Chancellor, it's a win. But if Trade Federation gets the queen sign the treaties so they can gain control over Naboo, it is also a win for him.
But also see? Desperation urges her to do fast and immediate actions. Gateway drug to fascism.
Hah. Politics. :D
“If I may say so, Your Majesty,” the senator replied, his voice kind, but sad, “the chancellor has little real power. He is mired in baseless accusations of corruption. A manufactured scandal surrounds him. The bureaucrats are in charge now.”
The Queen rose, standing tall and fixed before him. “What options do we have, Senator?”
Palpatine seemed to think on the matter for a moment. “Our best choice would be to push for the election of a stronger supreme chancellor—one who could take control of the bureaucrats, enforce the laws, and give us justice.” He brushed back his thick hair, worrying his forehead with steepled fingers. “You could call for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorum.”
Amidala did not seem convinced. “Valorum has been our strongest supporter. Is there no other way?”
Palpatine stood before her. “Our only other choice would be to submit the matter to the courts—”
“There is no time for that,” the Queen interrupted quickly, a hint of anger in her voice. “The courts take even longer to decide things than the Senate.” She shifted purposefully, an edge sharpening her words further. “Our people are dying—more and more each day. We must do something quickly. We must stop the Trade Federation before this gets any worse.”
Palpatine gave Amidala a stern look. “To be realistic about the matter, Your Highness, I believe we are going to have to accept Trade Federation control as an accomplished fact—for the time being, at least.”
The Queen shook her head slowly. “That is something I cannot do, Senator.”
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HOLY SHIT. THIS IS THE SCENE. This is the scene where Amidala and Palpatine discussing the Vote of No Confidence for Valorum!!!!! But also his brain: If he gets into power as Supreme Chancellor, it's a win. But if Trade Federation gets the queen sign the treaties so they can gain control over Naboo, it is also a win for him.
But also see? Desperation urges her to do fast and immediate actions. Gateway drug to fascism.
Hah. Politics. :D
