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[oratorical]

[more than figuring out who told Anakin about their relationship, the most presssing matter is ensuring that Anakin can't act on his threats to Bail. Sure, he might be passed out in a park somewhere for now (Leia left him, not bothering to move him anywhere), but he'd presumably wake up at some point. And Leia does not want to hope that perhaps he'll change his mind once he's conscious again. When dealing with Anakin, her gut instinct is to always err on the side of caution.

Which is why she's reaching out to Qui-Gon, because he's promised to help. And while she may always be skeptical of any meetups he proposes, on this she trusts him to keep his word.]

I need your help. It's about Anakin.

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[Of course it's about Anakin.]

[He wants to make a quip about exactly that, but the urgency in Leia's voice stays any levity in his own and gives way to concern.]

What happened? Are you all right?

[oratorical]

[When isn't it about Anakin? Never.

She can feel his concern, but it's ignored. There's not time for that now, not when there are far more urgent matters to deal with than people being concerned over her.]

Anakin learned the truth.

[Which she expected to happen eventually, even if she didn't want it to.]

He's taken to threatening my father as a result. I'd like you to watch over him, to prevent Anakin from following through on his threats.

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I will begin immediately.

[It's said with complete conviction and with no hesitation. He gave Leia his word that he would do everything in his power to keep Anakin at bay.]

[What bothers him further is the idea that someone has leaked the truth about Leia's (biological) parentage to Anakin. Was it an act of malice against her, or was it a slip of the tongue?]

Do you have any leads as to who told him about you?

[oratorical]

[Her relief at Qui-Gon's response is immediate. That's not to say her emotions are completely calmed, but the intensity has faded.]

Thank you.

[Her response is followed by directions to to Bail's house. Just in case Qui-Gon needs them.

But just as sudden as that relief appeared, it's cut off by Qui-Gon's question. Because, no. She doesn't have much of an idea how he found out, and that's where part of her fear is coming from. She's not sure who may have let it slip and why, but because of this, her trust in most everyone from their galaxy is shaken.]

I don't. All I know is that it wasn't Obi-Wan.

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[Qui-Gon has a feeling it's not implicit trust in Obi-Wan that told Leia that it wasn't his fellow Jedi who revealed her relation to Anakin, but that's not a road that needs travelling.]

If I hear anything, I will let you know.

However, as of now, my priority is protecting your father.

[oratorical]

[It absolutely is not trust in Obi-Wan that told her he wasn't responsible. Obi-Wan was, in fact, her first assumption, and it not being him is what has her at a loss here.]

You'll keep me updated if anything happens?

[Anything, meaning Anakin happening, mostly.]

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You have my word.

[Which, hopefully, holds some weight. He knows Leia is still wary after that whole Lying to Everyone to Get Them in the Same Area incident.]

Is he aware I will be coming over?

[oratorical]

He is. I told him I was arranging for someone to come by to keep an eye out for Anakin.

[Because she may be taking Anakin's threats seriously and arranging for countermeasures now, but she wouldn't not tell Bail about plans that concern him.]

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Then I will make the necessary preparations.

[Mostly contacting anyone who needs to know he won't be around. Thankfully, this isn't going to be a mission that requires extreme survival skills. Or at least it shouldn't. Weirder things have happened.]

[There's just one other question that needs to be answered.]

And what will you do in the interim?

[oratorical]

[she'd very much like to also glue herself to Bail's side just in case Anakin follows through on his threats. But for now, that's not happening. She has other business she needs to attend to now that she knows Bail will be safe, for the most part.]

I need to find out who it was that told him.

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[Something tells Qui-Gon that whoever is responsible is due for perhaps the worst of times.]

If that's the case, I won't keep you.

Don't hesitate to contact me should you need further help.

[oratorical]

[Poe Dameron is going down.]

The same to you. If I encounter him again, I'll let you know.

[So he can be prepared just in case Anakin runs off his way.]

[sithkabobed]

We have a plan. That's what matters for now.

[He pauses, thinking of something else to add. But when nothing comes, he says:]

May the Force be with you, Leia.