-=In the corner eating a banana=- o.o

Anakin? Why...what...??

It's a banana, Master. A ba-nan-a. You should try one sometime.

Looks like a phallic symbol to me...

-=Coughs=-

|throws a glance at Siri, then to Anakin| Well, you should go enjoy your...ba-nan-a...somewhere else

Well, he's not really bothering anyone over there...eating his...ba-nan-a...-=Snickers=- Right Ani?

|looks up, glares| I told you not to call me that any more, ass

Anakin!

o.o;

Get out, now! You *do not* speak to a Master that way, now go and I'll deal with you later

No, no, he doesn't have to go....-=To Anakin=- Is there a reason you have so much anger, Anakin?

|keeps eating the banana| ...no one understands me

And why do you think that is?

I'm different

...yes, well, that's a given....but how so?

|under his breath| And I'll agree with him there

...why do you think you're different?

Well, I'm the most powerful Jedi *ever* |puts his hands behind his head, feeds himself the banana with the Force| And I really like this banana

O.O;;

-=Stares=- ......

|snaps his fingers in Siri's face| Master Tachi...

That's...just...wrong...

-=Jumps=- Umm, yes?

|quietly| No staring, you know how volatile he is

Yes, yes, sorry, I forgot...-=Averts her eyes, backs away from Anakin=-

Sorry Ani

|shrugs, finishes the banana, starts swinging around his lightsaber| You know, it's too bad these things would cut you if you touched them

I mean, what?

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o.o;;

-=Steps closer to Obi-Wan=-

Anakin, why don't you go see if anyone wants to spar at the Temple, rather than swinging that thing around here where you could hurt someone

-=Master Yoda walks in=-

|bows| Good evening, Master Yoda, what brings you here?

Sensing darkness in the Force, I am

Coming from this room, it is

|points to Anakin| Take him, he's the one you want...*ahem* Anakin's Force signature has been...cloudy...of late...perhaps he should be put in front of the council and see what they can discern?

Hmmm, young Skywalker, speak for yourself at all, will you?

|closes down his lightsaber| Will there be bananas, Master Yoda?

...bananas, you say? Bananas there will be

o.o; Since when...?

Since developed a taste for them I have

Aw, that makes sense, yes.

Master Kenobi, shouldn't you go with your padawan, then?

I am not a member of the council and it would not be wise for my interference with the council's decision on this matter

Correct, Master Kenobi is. Accompany me to Coruscant his padawan will. Upon this matter will the council convene.

So....how long will Anakin be gone?

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Clouded his future is. Some time it may be until the council forms its opinion

|trades a look with Siri, clears his throat| Then I suggest you get moving Anakin, I sense this is a matter that should not wait any longer

Yes -=Nods=- May the Force be with you....-=Mumbles=- and you not with us...yesss....

|nudges Siri| May the Force be with you

May the Force be with you. Come young Skywalker

Bananas! |runs out the door|

........-=Waits until the door has closed behind them=- Is he really gone?!

|lets out a breath| Finally

Oh thank the Force -=Relaxes=- How do you deal with him?

I draw strength from the Force...

Must take a lot of strength...man, and I thought it was bad when *my* teenage boy padawan tried to hit on me....*your* teenage boy is definitely worse...

Yes...and his interest in bananas and lightsabers is even more distressing

Yes, I think it is...phallic symbols abound...

The boy is starting to look...gay

Gay *and* dark...more trouble than he's, worth this "chosen one"

-=Claps her hands together=- Well! He's off our hands for now....so....now what?

...I don't know, anything you want to do?

-=Shrugs=- I don't know, I don't really have anything I have to do....what about you?

Nope, nothing

So....we've just got some free time on our hands then...

Looks that way...|throws himself on the bed with his hands behind his head| Time enough to get comfortable

You know what will happen the minute we get comfortable...

Nah, I don't think they'll be back for a while

I didn't mean *them*...I meant *someone in general*

Oh...that's a possibility with our luck

Very possible...-=Sits down on the edge of the bed=-

So...what do you suggest we do, then?

I don't know...what do you suggest?

|shrugs| But we probably shouldn't do anything that will get us in trouble

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Probably wouldn't be a good idea, that....

So...

Indeed...

|gropes|

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....did you just *grope* me, Kenobi?!

No?

Yes, you did

Ok, so I did. You blame me?

No...-=Gropes=-

|smirks| Didn't think so |sits up and kisses her|

-=Knock on the door=-

X_x figures!?

-.- It does...|calls out| Who is it?

It's Adi Gallia

-=Jumps=- O.O;;

|looks at Siri, eyebrows raised| ...One moment, Master Gallia

-=Jumps off the bed, rushing over to open the door=- Master Gallia ^^;; What a pleasant surprise...I didn't know you were even in the building

|quickly stands up| What a pleasant surprise, Master, what brings you here?

I heard my old Padawan was here, and I stopped by to see how she was...-=Eyeing Siri a bit suspiciously, as if she can see Obi-Wan's handprints on her clothes=-

|tries to hide any emotion while he lets Siri speak for herself|

-=Smiles=- I'm doing well, Master Gallia, and it's good to see you. Obi-Wan and I have been discussing his padawan, I'm sure you know of Skywalker?

Yes, we've all heard of the boy. How is he doing, Master Kenobi?

|folds his hands in his robe...because...sighs| Anakin just went off with Master Yoda to Coruscant. He has been rather troublesome lately, and we fear he may need the council's guidance in a number of matters

I see...I have heard that you've done your best to guide him, Master Kenobi....there is talk that he's becoming a bit...lost....so to speak

Yes, but it may not be enough...his powers combined with his adolescence...well, you know how they can be |smiles a little, hiding the fact that it's at the taunt at Siri|

Oh, yes, I do know the situation...-=Smiles softly, glancing back at Siri=- But I am very proud of my former padawan, perhaps one day you will be too, Master Kenobi

-=Caught the taunt?!....resists urge to stomp on Obi-Wan’s foot as she smiles at Adi=-

Yes, I imagine you did an excellent job with this one

Well, you yourself Obi-Wan, you know you were known as "the good padawan" on the council...-=Gives a slight teasing smile=- I hope your padawan will turn out to be just as good...

Thank you for the compliment, Master Gallia. And yes, we must continue to hope and trust in the Force Anakin, too, will be a "good padawan."

-=....visibly shows nothing, but in her head is going "HA!"=-

Yes, yes. And Master Kenobi...I do hope you're still continuing your...good behavior? -=Raises an eyebrow, looking at the both of them=-

Absolutely, Master...I know my mentor Qui-Gon was not allowed on the council for...not adhering strictly to the code, but he nor I would do anything to jeopardize the Order.

Very good then...-=Nods, turning back to Siri=- And you, padawan? I trust you're on your...best behavior?

Of course, Master Gallia

Very good...and Siri, I would like to have a talk with you later, if you don't mind, but for now, I'll leave you and Master Kenobi alone to your...prior activities...-=She smiles pleasantly, then backs out of the room=-

-=Blink....blink blink....=-

|thinks at Siri "steady..."| Good to see you, Master, goodbye.

Goodbye, Master....-=The door closes=-

-=Blinks a few more times=-

|looks at Siri, sighing in relief, but still uncomfortable| I think it's safe to say...

What the hell just happened?!

...she knows.

How the hell does she know?!

|raises an eyebrow| Well she *was* your master...

But we've been careful...haven't we?

We have...but just the same, I'm pretty sure she's onto us

Wait! You don't think...

Think what?

Well, we've been careful with *almost* everyone

....you mean....

...yes.

But would he...?!

You've seen him lately, you know how he's acting. I think he would.

....yes. -.-;

0.0!

|gasps|

Please tell me you're gasping about that and nothing new?!

No...it-it's something new.

|sweating|

What?!

Well, he told Master Gallia, but she was *your* master...

...yes...?

The council!

...you don't think he would tell the whole council?!

He's on his way there as we speak?!

|calmly| I know, and I know he's already betrayed us, *but* you *were* Adi's padawan, and no matter how he's been acting I do doubt he'd do that to the order...the boy has at least enough sense in his head for that

....how sure are you on that?

I'm sure. They will be testing him anyway, and he'll be distracted by bananas, at least for now.

.....I don't know, Obi-Wan.....I don't trust him....

What if...he's told more people?

I don't necessarily trust him either, but I trust in the Force on this matter, and it tells me only Master Gallia will know

If you're sure...yes, we must trust in the Force on this matter...

....and I sense someone coming down the hallway towards us now....-=Groans a bit=- It never ends....

No, it doesn't does it? -.-; Well, lets see who it is |opens the door as the presence approaches|

Well? Who is it?

Ah, sorry Mater Kenobi, am I interrupting anything?

Chancellor Palpatine! Not at all. What brings you out here?

-=Edges up beside Obi-Wan in the doorway=-

Ah, and Master Tachi, too. Well, I was just concluding some political business here, of course, and thought I'd stop by to see how you were doing.

Hello Chancellor. We're well, and I hope you are yourself

|thinks at Siri "are you trying to hide something?"| Well good of you to say hello, Chancellor, but we don't mean to keep you. I'm sure the senate's keeping you busy.

I am well, thank you. And yes, they keep things...interesting. Say, where is that padawan of yours, Master Kenobi? Skywalker?

Master Yoda actually took him to see the Council just moments ago.

Ah, excellent. I was heading back to Coruscant myself. Well, you two continue enjoying yourselves and may the Force be with you.

Thank you Chancellor. May the Force be with you.

|leaves|

.....

......?!

Yes, peculiar interest in my apprentice, no?

Yes, yes, but besides that...you didn't notice what he said?!

Well you did say we were well...

-.-; Then maybe I'm just being paranoid...

...I wasn't finished. I think you're right. But *how*?!

I don't know how?! THIS is really getting out of hand?!

Ok, we need to think....did we do something stupid and obvious in public?

No, not at all, we know the only person to have seen us was that brat Anakin, and he's only told Adi...I have a bad feeling about this.

Adi wouldn't tell anyone...perhaps Anakin told Palpatine as well?

No, no, the Force is telling me this, it was only one person.

-=Sighs=- Then how does he know?

I don't know...perhaps there is more to the Chancellor than anyone knows.

What do you mean, Obi-Wan?

|shakes his head| This issue...is clouded...

Yes, that's what I've been getting the whole time...but there's something else uneasy about the whole thing....

Yes?

....-=Narrows her eyes in concentration, then shakes her head=- I can't tell for sure...

...but...?

....but it's something...dark....

Hmm |nods| Indeed...these could be difficult times ahead...

I think they will be...

-=Jerks her head toward the door suddenly, hearing footsteps=- ...

...

|looks at the door, at her, at the door| In the name of the Sith...!

I know, it doesn't stop?!

-=Knocks on the door=- Sorry to bother you all again....

|throws a relieved looks at Siri before turning toward the door| Ah, Master Gallia, what can we help you with?

Master Yoda needs you. He is having a spot of trouble trying to get Anakin to leave....he keeps saying something about...bananas?

|frowns| Leaving where?

Actually...the end of this hallway ^^;;

-.-;;;

Oi...

Alright, I'll go talk to him...

Yes, see what you can do ^^;;

|shakes his head, walking out the door| I think I can do this quickly.

Good luck...

|walks down to the end of the hall| Just as I thought, a vendor. Anakin, they *will* have bananas on Coruscant. And there will surely be bananas waiting for you when you've finished. Now please go, this is a very important matter.

So, Siri....-=Steps into the room=-

But I want bananas!

Yes Master?

Anakin!

|hands over a few credits for a banana| Here, now you can go.

Ah, young Skywalker. I was heading to Coruscant, also. I wonder if you wouldn't mind accompanying me?

^^

-=Is stuffing bananas into his mouth right and left=-

You say you've been good, and I am glad to hear it

Yes, I have been quite well -=Smiles=-

Like this I do not. But allow it I will. Make good speed, and may the Force be with you. |leaves|

^^ |leaves|

|leaves|

I am glad you and Master Kenobi have stayed close

Whew |turns around to go back to the room, stops|

You were quite close as padawans

-=Nods, not really knowing what to say, she opens her mouth to say something, but is interrupted=-

...|looks around, then hands over a few more credits, purchasing something, then walks back toward the room|

Siri...you know there are rules....

-=Frowns=- I don't understand, Master...

|hears Adi still speaking, and slows to find out what's going on so he knows what he's walking into|

|puts his purchase behind his back|

...-=Sighs heavily, placing a hand on her shoulder=- I know about you and Obi-Wan, Siri

o.o

-=Blink...blink=- You...know about Obi-Wan and I....?

|scuffs his boots on the floor as he walks to the doorway| Ok, that's finally taken care of......

Um, Obi-Wan....

All is well, Master Kenobi?

Yes? Oh, yes Master Gallia, Anakin and the others are on their way.

Very good, you took care of that nicely, I see

-=Still blinking, a bit in shock=-

|sees the expression on Siri's face, knows what they were talking about| All is well here, too then?

Obi-Wan...she *knows*....

-=Nods, a solemn look on her face=-

I see, so you know about us |gestures, quickly realizing he still has the purchase in hand and folding it in his sleeve| *ahem* then, Master Gallia...

|Quirks an eyebrow at his mistake|

Yes, and so, it seems, does your padawan...

He was the one who told you, then?

|Nods| So we were right about that, then...and what are your thoughts, Master Gallia?

Yes, Anakin told me....-=Crosses her arms, a serious look on her face=- You know very well what we forbid....and you know very well that what you are doing is forbidden...

However...

You aren't the only ones to have disobeyed this rule....

Oh? |Is thinking "This doesn't really make one hold the Jedi in such high regard, does it?"|

I extend to you a warning....-=Looks at both of them, her expression softening=- Just...be careful....

-=Nods, staring at her feet like a scolded child for a second=- Of course, Master Gallia...

|Nods| Yes, we'll heed your warning, Master Gallia

-=Sighs=- I trust you will...it is often...purposely overlooked....I assume you know about Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan?

|Frowns| I'm not sure......

-=Smiles, a bit sadly=- I'm sure he didn't want you knowing about Tahl...

No...|Shakes his head| Jedi secrets...

I advise you two to keep yourselves low-profile...and be careful of what your Padawan knows, Master Kenobi...he can be talkative about such things, it seems

We understand...and I have a feeling Anakin is going to be trouble in other ways.

-=Nods=- Very well....then I shall leave you....-=She steps back out of the room, giving Siri a smile=- Padawan, if you do want to know...I am happy for you....

-=Smiles, looking a bit shy=- Thank you, Master...

|Nods to Adi| Thank you, Master Gallia. May the Force be with you.

May the Force be with you. -=Leaves=-

-=Inhales deeply, holding it for a few seconds before letting it out=-

|Does the same| Well at least now we know for sure.

Yes, that is true...

.....-=Walks over to the bed, sitting down=- ...so my former Master knows I'm having sex...-=Sighs=- Oi...what a day....

|Sits next to her, arms still folded| What a day indeed.

So, we know that Adi knows. Anakin told her. Anakin is gone. The Chancellor *seemed* to know, but we don't know how...

....do you think Master Yoda knows? He has a way of knowing *everything*...

Hmm...no...at least I hope not...you're right, but I don't think he knows this.

He knew we were in love when we were younger...but you're right, maybe he doesn't know we're...intimate...

But if he suspects us of being in love...that's pretty much the same...

Well, if he knows, he's not letting us know it...

No, I don't think he will. He's trusting the Force to guide us on this.

And I'm sure that if he does know, our secret is safe with him

Yes, Master Yoda can definitely be trusted with that.

....and we just have to trust in the Force...and each other

|Nods, suddenly realizing he still has the thing in his sleeve| Oh!

Oh?

Yes, I |pulls the purchase out of his sleeve| got you these |hands her a package of strawberries|

-=Gasps=- Strawberries?!

-=Hugs the package to her chest=- Wow, I haven't had these in so long...

|half-grins| Thought you might like them

Yes, I do! Thank you! -=Throws her arms around him in a sudden and forceful hug=- ^^!!

|hugs her back| Haha, you're welcome ^^

You're so thoughtful ^^ -=Smiles, kissing him=-

|kisses her back, then pulls away| So...do you think that was the last of the disturbances?

Our luck....no -=Rolls her eyes=-

Heh...are you willing to push our luck? |raises an eyebrow|

Heh, I am if you are....

Oh you know I am |smiles, kisses her|

-=Giggles a bit, she kisses him back, wrapping her arms around him to pull him close=-

|Nudges her legs apart with his knee, wrapping one arm tightly around her and bringing the other around the front to rest his hand below her navel|

.....wait, wait...-=Pulls away from him, resting her head against his chest=- We heard Adi...doing this when anyone could walk in....we should be taking more precautions...

...right |puts his arms around her shoulders, resting his head on hers and smelling her hair| ...what precautions do you suggest we take?

....I have no idea....It's just that our luck....anyone could walk right in and catch us...

Yeah...we could at least do this somewhere else?

.....like where?

|sighs| I don't know...at least a different room so no one would know we're there...probably be better off on a different world...

-=Sighs as well=- ....hmm....

I think our best bet may indeed be to hop a cruiser out of here

Where would we go?

Somewhere without any other Jedi, preferably...know of any worlds?

Well, we would need someplace close....

Yes...hmm...|thinks|

.....wait, how long do you think Yoda and Anakin will be gone....?

I don't know how long the council may take to decide on Anakin's...behavior

How about Borleias?

How long will *we* be gone...?

|Shrugs| Borleias is just a short hop on the other side of Coruscant, then from there...we'll just have to see

Sounds like a plan to me...

Ok, lets get everything together and go

Should we tell anyone we're leaving?

They already found us here...

But if we're needed....and you are supposed to be waiting for Anakin...

Hmm, you're right I suppose...we better leave a tip, but only one, with the most trustworthy person we know...anybody in mind?

Well, Yoda left, we still know Adi is here....is there anyone else we know that's around?

Not that I can think of...would we be best off letting Adi know?

....Perhaps...but then again, she would know *why*....is there a Master here that we could trust telling we were leaving he didn't know the...situation?

I believe Plo Koon is the other master on planet, we could let him know

Alright....-=Grabs the strawberries=- Can't forget these...

Haha, no, can't forget those |begins packing his other things|

-=Starts to gather her other things too=- No one else will miss us, will they?

|Shakes his head| Not unless the other padawans have reason to care where we are

Which I doubt....

Ok, then we should be good |...finishes packing|

-=Finishes as well=- ...ready?

Yep |opens the door| After you

-=She walks out of the room, looking both ways down the hallway and finding it empty, except for the vendor who is holding up a banana peel with distaste=- Alright, let's go

|Walks out into the hallway and starts for Master Koon's room|

You know what you're going to say to him?

How about...we're investigating a smuggler group that's been making off with Republic and civilian ships...? Sound good?

Sounds good to me

Ok |walks to a turbolift and opens the door for her|

Why, thank you

But of course |steps into the lift...it starts to ascend|

....this is kind of kinky, us leaving like this...-=Nudges him with a wink=-

Heh, later, Love |Puts his arm around her giving her a squeeze...straightening up and clearing his throat when the lift comes to a halt and the door opens|

-=Steps out, following Obi-Wan, they pass several people mulling about=-

|Walks to the correct suite, seeing Adi step out just before they arrive|

|Exits Plo's room and begins walking toward the turbolifts...to see Obi-Wan and Siri coming her way...she smiles at them and continues past|

....-=Smiles back, nonchalantly=-

|Waits until he feels Adi descending in the lift to say| That was...unexpected

Yes, but I think it fits in nicely with everything else that's happened today

Huh, yeah...do you think she guessed why we're here?

I doubt it...but then again, the way things are going...

...I think it may even be to our advantage if she has

How so?

Well, she said she's happy for you, so she won't betray us. She also won't want any slips to do the same, so she'll find out from Master Koon where we said we were going, then back up our story should anyone have any questions.

-=Nods=- Yes, that would work very wonderfully...alright, so let's go tell Master Koon that we're off

Indeed |Steps to the door and lifts his hand to knock|

|from inside his suite| Come in Master Kenobi

|Puts his hand down as the door slides open, motions Siri in ahead of him|

-=Walks into the suite=- Hello Master Koon

|Bows his head slightly to each of them| Hello Masters Tachi and Kenobi. What assistance are you in need of?

Master Koon, we would like to inform you of our immediate departure for Borleias.

|Waits for Obi-Wan to continue|

We received a tip that smugglers were making off with Republic and civilian ships.

I don't believe that their activities continue on Borleias, but we should be on-world long enough to follow up on the lead...find out their next target and possibly what they do with the ships the manage to capture.

-=Nods, eyes on Plo Koon=-

I see...and the council has decided to send you two...two capable masters...know that you may be called for more important duties, but I think the main focus for everyone else will be your padawan. I am off to Coruscant now, as a matter of fact. Lets all take our leaves. May the Force be with you. |finishes packing his things|

|backs out the door| Thank you, Master Koon. May the Force be with you.

May the Force be with you...-=leaves with Obi-Wan=- ....Anakin is causing quite a stir it seems

Indeed...*very* troublesome, that one.

Alright, so, we need to be on that mission now....

Yes, we do. |grabs another turbolift|

-=Mumbles something under her breath, hoping the people near didn't hear anything=-

|steps into the lift after her, then after the door closes| You were saying?

I was saying...-=Presses close against him, her voice breathy=- I can think of something besides a mission I'd like to be *on*....

Agreed |Grabs her ass, pushing her against his erection|

-=Inhales sharply upon feeling him, letting it out in a shudder=- Oh...-=Kisses him suddenly, not able to help herself=-

|pulls away just as suddenly and holds her at arm's length...just then, the lift stops and the door opens|

-=Closes her eyes, whispering=- Sorry....

|Smiles| Not at all...but we should be careful

Of course....-=Steps out of the lift=-

|follows her out...walks...to...the...spaceport|

-=Looks over her shoulder at him=- ...walking it off?

|Grunts| Lets not dawdle, shall we?

Of course not...you're the slow one, Kenobi...-=Smiles a bit of a smug smile to herself, quickening her pace=-

|lengthens his strides to match| I could take you any day

Oh...you sure about that...?

Of course I'm sure...when was the last time you beat me at anything?

-=Growls=- Well, you know...that may be true...but you've got a certain...disadvantage...-=With him near her, she grabs his hand, placing it on her breast=-

Ah! Weakness...must...resist...|can't resist groping her...until he remembers they're supposed to be being *discrete*| Siri! |looking around a little embarrassed, he hisses out| Later, Love!

-=Smirks=- Then I win.

How?! You brought us closer to the edge of being discovered?!

Exactly....and you chickened out...so I win

Siri, this is serious, you can't just go taking risks like that

I know how serious it is....-=Rolls her eyes=- I was just proving to you that I *can* beat you....-=Looks at him out of the corner of her eyes, clearly thinking something sexual again=-

Well prove it somewhere - somehow else, ok?

Got it. -=Stops=- Alright, now where do we need to be going?

We need to find a transport headed to the other side of Coruscant...lets check the pubs for pilots

Know any good spots to hit?

Or are we just going to hit and miss?

Hit and miss...never been to Kuat before.

Me either...ok, so here we go...

-=Walks into a random nearby pub=-

|Walks in at her side, reminding her| Now remember, these places can be a little rough

And we don't want to be caught looking in the same direction

-=Rolls her eyes=- I know, I know....I've done missions undercover in worse places, trust me...

|glances at her, smiling, taunting| And I bet you fit right in some of them

Watch it, Kenobi...it won't seem out of place if I decide to knee you in the crotch in here...

|Cringes| Touche

|Stops briefly in the entrance to get a quick look at the place, then approaches the bar, orders a drink, and begins analyzing those seated in the booths on the left|

-=She stays a short distance away from him, taking a stool at the bar, she orders a drink, then lets her eyes drift over the crowd=-

-=Is approached a few seconds later by a greasy man=-

Hey baby, wanna kill all humans?

...-=Smiles politely, taking her drink as the tender sets it in front of her=- No, thank you

|Glances at the man when Siri picks up her drink, then goes back to looking for a pilot|

-=Stands up, relocating himself into a seat right next to hers=- C'mon baby, at least give me the time of day...

-=Gives him a tight-lipped smile=- I don't think you have an appointment...-=Takes a sip of her drink=-

...getting smart with me, I see...

...I like 'em sassy...

|a smile tugs at his lips at Siri's retort, and he starts moving toward a Rodian/Barabel pair in a booth, but brings half his attention back to her at the trouble brewing in the man's tone|

-=Nudges her a bit with his shoulder, then grabs her ass=-

|as he approaches the table, so do a trio of humans...at the same instant they draw their blasters, he pulls out his lightsaber, igniting it and positioning it between them and the two green-skinned aliens in the booth|

-=Jumps out of her seat immediately, calmly stepping away from the man, who makes an irritated sound deep in his throat, and also stands=-

|sends a mental command to Siri to keep her distance for now and her eyes open for possible backup|

-=Growls, his hand patting a blaster at his side=- I think I'll get what I want, baby, if you understand what I mean...

-=Glances over at Obi-Wan and the group, then back to the man=- I don't think you will...-=She says in a pleasant tone, her hand resting on the hilt of her lightsaber=-

|fires his blaster simultaneously with his partners, only to have the Jedi expertly position his lightsaber so the three bolts fly off harmlessly|

|with a flick of his wrist he slices off the ends of the three blasters| Whatever your dispute is, it can be resolved without those |motions to the guns and the men drop them, the one in the middle reluctantly|

|Then says louder for Siri's harasser to hear, but without turning around| And the girl is with me |To the three humans| Now, mind telling me what that was all about?

-=Pulls out his blaster at the same time Siri ignites her lightsaber=-...damn Jedi...-=Jerks his head towards Obi-Wan, aiming the blaster at him now=-

|The leader looks at him defiantly while the others look like they're about to run out| Do you mind repaying us for those blasters?

-=Cuts the blaster in half with one graceful movement=-....sit back down...

|the band stops playing as a crowd starts forming to watch the Jedi at work|

-=Gazes stupidly at his blaster, then at Siri, then over to Obi-Wan and the group=- .... -=Takes a few steps backwards towards the door of the pub, then turns and runs out=-

Finish what you started, *then* we'll see about your weapons

|snorts| *We* didn't start anything. *They* |points at the Rodian and Barabel| owe us a few thousand credits

-=Deactivates her lightsaber, still staying out of Obi-Wan's way, but completely aware of what’s going on, she walks back to her seat, sipping on her drink, feeling several pairs of eyes on her=-

Alright, explain. And if everyone promises not to draw any more blasters |Says for the whole crowd to hear, but looks at the five in turn| we shouldn't need *any* weapons to settle this |closes down his lightsaber| Now, you were telling my why you're here...

|Glares at the two in the booth| They gave us a bad deal. Last gig we ran for them, they paid us with fake credits.

|The Rodian says something with obvious dissatisfaction, and the Barabel shoots to his feet, towering a half-meter over everyone| Thiz one liez!

|The front steps back, not wanting to be *too* close to the action, and the back pushes closer to see|

|Holds up a hand to the Barabel| Your turn will come. |To the human| May we see the credits in question?

|Fishes a few pentagonal chips out of a pocket in his vest and tosses them on the table| See? Fakes.

|The Rodian makes another comment with the Barabel again translating| More liez!

Theze are good creditz!

|Calmly picks up a credit, noting the simple geometric designs etched into it, frowns| Unfortunately I am not an expert on currency |Holds the credit up for the crowd to see| Someone here must know where I could spend this

|Two Bimms edge to the front| Those are Bimisaari credits, used only in the Marketplace

-=Turns on her stool to look, finishing up her drink=-

|Looks at the two aliens looking completely out of place in a crowd in which every other being is taller and less...boldly...dressed| I see. And what would the exchange rate be for Marketplace credits?

|Shakes its head| They are only used when trades are unequal and do not exchange with outside money

|Frowns slightly at that, wondering how the Rodian/Barabel came across so many of the credits, but deciding it should be resolved another time|

-=Stands again, crossing her arms as she watches=-

Perhaps a deal could be worked out with our fellows if the credits were brought to Bimisaari.

No. We are not going out of our way to dispose of useless credits. We want Republic creds for this deal.

You will get your Republic credits. These two |Motions to the two in the booth| will be taking the credits to Bimisaari and they will be transferring you the correct currency. If you don't have the money right now, pay it back as you can with small interest.

|Sits down not entirely satisfied but respecting a Jedi's judgement|

Fine, Jedi |the word is used almost in a negative way| we'll agree to this. But now, what are you going to do about our blasters?

|Floats the weapons back to them with a few credits each| I suggest you see what you can get for these, and you should also pay for those scorch marks

|Glares, tossing his stack of credits to the barkeep, then to his partners| Lets go. |Leaves|

|Catches the credits| Jedi are always welcome in my establishment |Is also glad he didn't have a mess to clean up|

-=Walks over to stand beside Obi-Wan=-

|Nods to the pair in the booth then catches Siri's eye| We should be leaving, too |Starts to make for the door through the dispersing crowd|

-=She follows him=- Nice job....averting disaster there

Thank you...being a guardian of peace and justice to the galaxy doesn't mean you can dismiss minor disputes...now, why don't you look around for another club while I put in a call

-=Raises an eyebrow=- A call?

Yes, you heard what the Bimms said about the Marketplace credits?

Yes?

Well I don't know how those smugglers got their hands on a few thousand of those credits, but someone should find out. I'll put in a call to Master C'Baoth, he likes to see action, maybe this will lead him to some.

Of course

I'll try another place...-=Rolls her eyes a bit=- While you do the easy work....

Oh, I'm sorry, would you rather handle this while I look around?

No, no, I've got it Kenobi...-=Waves her hand at him dismissively, heading towards another bar=-

|Huh| Alright, I'll catch up shortly |Goes to find a transmitter to call Coruscant|

-=She walks into one a few buildings down from the last, giving it the quick once over, and making her way once again to the bar=-

-=She sits on a stool a few empty seats down from the next patron and orders a drink, her eyes hovering over the crowd=-

|Takes a little longer to find one than he would've liked and it's a bit further than he would've liked, but he puts in the call...|

-=Sipping on her drink, she notices the man who had hit on her in the last bar in the far corner, pointing in her direction, talking to some bigger, bulkier brutes=-

|Master C'Baoth is not on Coruscant, but he can be connected, so he waits a little less than patiently|

|Is finally able to speak with Master C'Baoth, relays the information...it turns out C'Baoth is on a nearby world and will come to Kuat to check it out|

Uh-oh...

-=Takes another sip of her drink, setting the glass down, she relaxes on the stool, nonchalantly, as the man walks up to her, flanked by two bigger aliens=-

|Finishes giving C'Baoth the information he has, then begins making his way back to the establishment Siri entered|

Yeah, see fellas...its the chick I tried to hit on...-=Grumbles, crossing his arms, as if he were suddenly someone important now that he had body guards=- Jedi or not, i dun like bein' rejected...

I'm sorry, but aren't you used to it by now?

....even now she gives me lip....

...I think she should be, eh...givin' a little sometin' else, eh fellows? -=His lackeys grunt in approval=-

|Quickens his pace, mumbling to himself| I have a bad feeling about this...

-=Sighs, rolling her eyes as she stands, crossing her arms=- Listen...just please...back away, alright?

Heh...you've already mouthed off to me, girly...it's too late for just that...

If I remember correctly you *ran* out of the last bar, didn't you?

-=Flinches=- Aight, shut your mouth up!

|Finds the bar Siri enters and goes in looking around until he spots her...| Uh-oh...| Makes his way as quickly as he can through the crowd and around the bar|

-=Takes a few steps towards her, grabbing for her=-

-=Easily moves out of his way=- You're inebriated...

|Tips the already off-balance drunk with the Force so he misses Siri and falls on his face, then walks up beside Siri|

Did you place the call? -=Says casually, as if nothing was going on=-

|Glances at the aliens| Yes, he's on his way now, actually

...-=Struggling to his feet, his posse just standing there, staring at him stupidly=-

|Look to their leader on the ground to Obi-Wan|

There, no harm done to you now...that ground just snuck right up on you, didn't it?

-=Looks to Obi-Wan=- He's coming, and we still need to be going...

|Reaches for his blaster, he stops when he realizes he no longer has one, then turns to take one from one of his goons|

Yes, lets finish up here quickly, then we must find a transport

-=Sighs, turning back to the man=-

|Swings a blaster around, pointing it, eventually, at Siri| C'mon girlie, tell yer bud to back off, yer comin' with us

|Almost tiredly ignites his lightsaber|

I really don't *want* to go with you...-=Ignites hers as well, noticing the man falter a bit=-

I believe you three were about to go check out another joint |Doesn't even bother putting any Force behind his voice as they are all already either dim-witted or drunk|

Er, yes, I think the three of us were going to go check out another joint....

Good |Even as they are leaving, he shuts down his lightsaber and looks around for potential pilots|

This is getting to be way more difficult than it should be...-=deactivates hers with a tired huff=-

Yes...and I doubt we'll find service here, the kind of people who us- |breaks off at a shout|

You! Jedi!

Odds are they mean us...-=Turns towards the source of the voice=-

|Also turns toward the voice to see a man near the back waving them over|

|As the Jedi approach he asks| Need a lift?

Are we *that* obvious?

|Shrugs| You're in the business for so many years you trust these hunches.

Well, as a matter of fact, you're right -=Shrugs as well, looking to Obi-Wan=-

Yes, we're glad you caught us. We were beginning to think we'd never get offworld.

Glad I could help. That is, if I can. Where you headed?

Borleias, other side of Coruscant

Ah. You won't be too far out of the way then. I'm just finishing a run this end of the Metellos

Great. So you can take us?

Sure thing. It'll cost you, of course.

Well of course. How much?

Oh, about twelve hundred should do it.

|Looks at Siri then back at the man| That's one of the most reasonable things I've heard in a while. Six hundred now and six hundred when we arrive.

Of course. |Takes the credits, smiles| Always a pleasure to meet a Jedi.

-=Smiles politely back=- So....when do we leave?

|Turns to pick up his drink, downing the last of it and slamming it back down on the table, nods to the bartender| We leave now.

Thank the Force. Finally, someone in one of these places that knows what they're doing.

You're right, we're finally getting somewhere. Thank you again for...acting on your instinct.

|Laughs| You're welcome, but we're not there yet... You in a hurry?

-=Grins, looking at Obi-Wan=- Well....

Yes, actually. We have an investigation to get underway for the Council.

...-=Nods, still grinning=-

|Looks at Siri| Don't act so excited to be on this mission |He says, but can't help but smile himself|

I'm sorry, Master Kenobi...it's just that I am looking forward to...getting off.....this planet

I know what you mean, Master Tachi...

|While they talk he leads them to his docking bay| Here we are, good ole Bay 69.

Bay 69, did you say?

Yep, wouldn't berth her anywhere else. |Opens the bay door to reveal what looks like a miniature Republic Cruiser with two - roundish - engine modules|

-=Nudges Obi-Wan playfully=-

|Nudges her back, thinking "Yeah, I noticed, too"|

|Turns around, the pride evident on his face| All aboard...oh, and you might want to step back a bit |Keys for the ramp and the front of the ship opens and a long ramp shoots out to land right in front of the Jedi|

-=Blinks, then climbs onboard=-

That's...unique. |Follows Siri aboard|

This whole ship is unique...

|Comes in right behind them, the ramp coming up after him| Isn't she beautiful? |smiles| Strap yourselves in and we'll be off |Starts warming the drives and getting clearance from control| Seeing as you're in a hurry and all...

-=Complies, taking a seat and starting to strap herself in for takeoff=- Alright, you know how to get down to business

|Takes the seat across from her| I trust your ship moves as quickly as you do?

-=Keeps any comments to herself=-

Oh yeah, I can make her move, alright.

|Glances at Siri|

-=Bites her tongue=-