Although Tress was terrified, she knew to keep a level-head due to her training as a Jedi. Swallowing hard, Tress found the courage to speak.

"If you kill me, you'll only give yourself away. There are a thousand apartments in this residence, and someone is bound to hear me scream. If not, then they'll hear you try to do away with my body. What do you suppose will happen to you?"

The Sith could only growl in response and lowered his lightsaber. "Leave before I change my mind."

Tress ran off, but hid herself in the darkness until The Sith disappeared inside the apartment. She came out of hiding and pressed her ear to the door to listen.

"Where have you been, apprentice Maul?" A voice asked.

"I apologize for delaying, Master. I had trouble in the hall."

"Trouble?" The voice repeated. "What sort of trouble?"

There was a moment of silence, and Tress was certain that the Sith, who she learned was called Maul, was going to give her away and pretty soon she would be killed.

"It's nothing, Master." Maul said.

"Very well then. Be seated."

There was some movement inside, and soon it had quieted down again.

"Now, we must discuss these rumors that have been heard." The voice said.

"Rumors are harmless." Maul insisted.

"Not if they're true. Which they are." The voice said.

"What do you wish us to do, Sidious? Sit and wait like a restless youngling on a rainy day. If The Sith are to have their chance to ensure peace in the galaxy, then the Jedi must be stopped. Beginning with Yoda." Another voice argued.

That was all Tress needed to hear. She rushed down the hall and to the elevator, quickly pressing the button that would take her to the first floor. As the elevator began its descent, Tress felt a sense of relief wash over her as her mission had been completed, of course she also felt nervous at the prospect of someone wishing to assassinate Master Yoda, and then lastly she couldn't help being confused by Maul. Why had he not sent the others to find her and kill her? He had the chance, but didn't take it. Why would a heartless Sith choose to protect a Jedi Knight?