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Anakin Skywalker / Padmé Amidala, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
You call this a diplomatic solution? / No, I call it aggressive negotiations.
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What it means
Our interpretation.
The couple carries a private joke into a dangerous public fight. Padmé’s reply claims the same irreverent confidence Anakin used when they were safe.
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In context
Spoilers for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesShow the scene
In the Geonosis arena battle in Attack of the Clones, Anakin asks Padmé whether she calls their response diplomatic. Padmé answers with the plural phrase “aggressive negotiations.” The exchange echoes the earlier playful use of the phrase during their Naboo conversation.
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- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones — scene and wording reference 1Selected line and its sceneReference checked
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones — scene and wording reference 2Selected line and its sceneReference checked
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones — scene and wording reference 3Selected line and its sceneReference checked
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