[And there it was, the rancor in the room. What happened at the age of thirteen was hard to explain without mentioning who she'd actually been raised by.

She couldn't change the subject. It was something Padmé deserved to have answered, no matter how painful for Leia it was. Approaching the topic, however, would have to be handled delicately.]

Before I answer your question, Mother, I have to ask you a few things. If you don't mind answering them.

[She took a deep breath and plunged forward.]

When you arrived and spoke with my father, what exactly did he tell you about Luke and myself?