Chersilk Gown for Padmé Amidala
Laurence Xu, Fall 2013
What If… Anakin Skywalker hadn’t been accepted by the Jedi order. While staying on Naboo while deciding what to do next, Anakin finds his answer while working on a damaged Naboo starfighter, the improvements he made on the starfighter draw the attention the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps as well as one of their partners the Nubian Design Collective. And Anakin instantly realizes he might have found a way to fulfill his promise to his mother after all, one that doesn’t require him becoming a Jedi at all. Eight years later at the age of eighteen, Anakin Skywalker is the owner, CEO and head designer/mechanic of Wind Runner Enterprises, a billion credit conglomerate with ties to various planets and companies. Moreover Anakin has decided it’s time to fulfill his dreams and free all slaves on Tatooine by essentially buying the planet from the Hutts. A year later, Tatooine joins the Republic with the planet’s Senatorial Delegation led by Senator Shmi Skywalker Lars, Representative Kitser Chanichani Banai and Senatorial Aides Beru Whitsun and Melee…
’I was on Nubia a few days ago and had few free hours to spare. While strolling around I found this little dress atelier and thought maybe I could browse a bit. See of they’d have anything for Beru now the wedding is getting closer and closer. But then I saw this dress and something called out to me to buy it for you. Somehow knew this gown was meant for you. I most sincerely hope you like it milady and if you do then perhaps you could wear it for when I’m back Coruscant.’
The note was unsigned but she knew it could only belong to one person. He might not be a politician but Ani had a way with words, one that Padmé instantly recognized. Watching as Ellé unzipped the dress bag and removed the gown inside. from dress, Padmé found she couldn’t help but admire the craftsmanship of the gown, and she wasn’t the only one. Her three handmaiden could appreciate a beautiful garment like Anakin’s gift
“What do you think, Ladies should I try it on?” The looks on their faces said enough, no answer was needed.
Moments later in privacy of bedroom, Padmé Amidala twirled, in a manner she hadn’t done since was a little girl, showing off her newest gown to her maids.
“Your suitor has good taste milady. That gown was made for you.” Dormé remarked from her place on the bed were she sat with Ellé and Moteé sitting next to her.
Padmé could help but agree made out of Chersilk, which was one of her favorite fabrics, and enhanced her petite figure perfectly. Dormé couldn’t have said it any better, Anakin had good taste.
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