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[So we've been stuck on the poison moon for a couple months now, so a lot of people probably want to get away from that.

Unfortunately, the only place you really can get away from it besides your own ship is the Iskaulit. So, here's a June Iskaulit mingle!]

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I would be grateful for any advice.

[ He waits a bit. Meditation was never Anakin's strong point so he's not sure Padme didn't pick it up from him. ]

Don't start off with worrying about your posture. That's important if you wish to make this a regular habit. Start with your breathing first and focus on that.

[ She'd never thought to ask Anakin before. He's a good teacher-- when it's something he is passionate about.

Padmé adjusts her posture until she's more comfortable. She carefully loosens her muscles as best as she can.

She takes a deep breath but she inhales and exhales through her nose. ]

[ He nods. ]

Only the breathing matters. Nothing else.

[ She keeps her breathing as deep and steady as possible. Little by little, her muscles relax on their own. It's still a struggle to keep her focus from time to time, but the whirling chaos of emotions around her does ease. ]

[ He doesn't say anything else, not willing to interrupt the calm she has reached. Instead, he starts his own exercises in meditation, letting the Force dictate his flow of emotions. ]

[ After about ten minutes, her concentration has slipped enough that she opens her eyes and sighs quietly. She's a little calmer, but letting go isn't as easy as she thought it would be. ]

[ It's a start. He only monitors for now. He doesn't want to push or unsettle her. Meditation is a private practice. ]

[ After a few minutes, she closes her eyes and tries to give it another attempt. If nothing else, she's good at sitting still and being patient. ]

[ He relaxes as well, going into his own routine. ]

[ Eventually her concentration breaks again, and this time she doesn't try to force herself to try again. Instead, Padmé watches Obi-Wan. She's just a bit envious of the kind of calm he can achieve. ]

[ He doesn't open his eyes but his lips twitch. ]

Is something the matter?

[ Color her completely unsurprised. ]

No, just observing. Though I should leave you to it-- I'll need to practice more later.

[ He shakes his head before opening his eyes. ]

Technically, you were here first. I can find myself another room.

[ She shakes her head, smiling. ]

You'll make better use of it. Perhaps the greenhouse will be more soothing anyway.

Are you sure? It's no trouble.

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