[He says it with the quiet conviction of a man who, although never personally experiencing the special hardships of living as royalty, has seen enough to draw his own conservative conclusions. Even so, Qui-Gon doesn't dare to presume the specific details of what it is Leia has gone through. The young woman has already proven herself time and time again to break the mold with graceful aplomb. It'd be irresponsible to try and assume generalities with her (or anyone, really).]
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[He says it with the quiet conviction of a man who, although never personally experiencing the special hardships of living as royalty, has seen enough to draw his own conservative conclusions. Even so, Qui-Gon doesn't dare to presume the specific details of what it is Leia has gone through. The young woman has already proven herself time and time again to break the mold with graceful aplomb. It'd be irresponsible to try and assume generalities with her (or anyone, really).]