SWE/TESB:Leia talks to Judder

From Create Your Own Story

Leia's quarters

"Tell me, have you been with the Rebellion long?"

Judder had begun to relax, but now his nervousness returns. "Uh, well, I decided I was going to join on Coruscant a few years ago..."

"Let me guess, you'd thought of joining the Imperial Academy until then? Don't worry, Ensign. I know a great many men who believed the Empire was the right path for them. I'm glad our Alliance has managed to show so many the truth."

"Yes... well, it wasn't just the Alliance, ma'am. I mean, not exactly the Alliance... well, what I mean is..." he trails off, and you place a hand on his knee reassuringly. He stares into you eyes. "It was you, ma'am."

"Me?"

"Yes. An anti-Imperial rally on the capital. You stood up in the middle of the Council of Galactic Rights, and launched into this amazing speech about how evil must be fought not only with vigilance but also compassion. It, uh, made quite an impact on me, I can tell you."

You are flattered by Judder's confession. "I'm very glad it did, Judder. It's our responsibility not only to fight the Empire on all fronts, but to conduct ourselves in the right manner."

"If we stoop to pick up the tactics of evil, then we may never have the strength to raise our heads again. Yes, ma'am, I memorized that speech."

You both laugh. "You're a model example, Ensign."

"Thank you. I never thought I'd be sharing wine with the woman who inspired me to join up," Judder replies, taking a sip.

"Really? Do I seem that remote to you?" you ask coyly.

Judder smiles. "You looked like an angel on that podium, ma'am. You were so beautiful. No wonder you inspired us."

You feel yourself blushing. "And how about now, Ensign?" you ask softly, your hand squeezing his knee.

"Still beautiful, ma'am," he says earnestly.

• Kiss him.

Character:
Leia Organa

Setting:
Leia's quarters, Echo Base, Hoth (The Empire Strikes Back)