Special Message from Moi . . .

[NoobianRose]

. . . because I can! Lol.

Okay, all kidding aside, I have something important to say. I've been talking with a few members about this and thought I'd share it with everyone.

In preparing for the OVOC this year, I came to something of a realization. This fandom, this community is about so much more than shipping Obidala these days. While Obi-Wan and Padme may have been the catalysts that brought us together -- while the pairing may help keep us connected -- it's way beyond that now. It's about the community itself, about the people who support it and each other, and about how close we all are as friends.

It feels almost like a family actually, to me at least. In fact, there was a part of me that was far more excited about seeing all of my Obidala friends than seeing all the new art-works that they made.

So I guess that would make the OVOC that family reunion that you (hopefully) look forward to each year! Lol.

Anyway, thank you all (again) for coming to the con this year. Thanks for taking the time to support the pairing and your fellow members, and for being a part of this wonderfully wacky family.

MTFBWYA! Love You Guys!

Rosalie (NoobianRose)

[obigirl]

aw I'm honoured to be a part of this family i neverthought I could love obidala but it's one of my top pairings!!! thanks for having me here

[Erika]

Look, Rosalie! I made it! ^^ Very glad to see that everyone is still enjoying the love of Obi-Wan and Padmé. I completely understand that this community feels like a family to you. Even though I'm not much into this pairing any more, I still often think about you guys and wonder how you all are. ^^

Off to go enjoy looking at all of the (beautiful, I'm sure) submissions. <3

[Deleted]

I couldn't have said it better myself, my friend.

[chloeb1993]

All I can say is, I love you girls very much and thank you for being my friend and all of us being part of a family, *BIG HUG* <3 and its wonderful for Rose to upload such an heart warming speech! =) -x-

[obiwankenobi]

I do feel like this is a sort of family reunion. I always seem to lose touch with you guys, then the OVOC comes around and I'm sooo excited to come back and see you all again! Not to mention all the obidala!

[kenobifan]

I concur with Amelia. I couldn't have said it any better.

It's one big huge family reunion for all us.

You all make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

And really Rosalie, you and the rest of the mods have done a great job putting together the OVOC.


*hugs to all*