Mos Eisley Stadium, Moments Earlier
The Jedi head back to their transports, unaware that Obi-Wan and Anakin had exited moments earlier. The reporters follow them, but the students block their access to the Masters. Yoda rides Qui-Gon's shoulder.
"This is not good," states Master Sifo-Diaz.
"Blind and foolish we have been. Consult with our brothers and learn of Kessel we must," replies Yoda.
"'Cosmic Radiation', indeed! Palpatine has clearly become an agent of the Dark Side," interjects Count Dooku. "We are no longer alone."
"Master Yoda, how can this be? Ensign Palpatine isn't… or wasn't even strong with The Force," asks Qui-Gon.
"Have all the answers I do not. Hard it is for a Jedi to learn of the Dark Side and not be…."
Yoda is interrupted by the sound of a speeder bike motor in the distance. The group starts to run. They hear a second transport start, and then a "pishheuw."
"Anakin NO," mutters Dooku under his breath.
The group rounds the corner and sees the dead Jawa chauffer and Master Sifo-Diaz's transport exiting the parking area. They quickly realize the young Jedi must be chasing the assassin. That they are left with only one transport is also immediately apparent. Abandoned explosives lie on the ground.
"Reckless boys, catch a speeder bike they cannot. Fall into a trap they very well may!" exclaims Yoda, bounding off of Qui-Gon's shoulder.
"Maybe not, Master Yoda, I think this Jawa…"starts Sifo-Diaz.
"Keez-kok," interrupts Dooku.
"Keez-kok, here caught the villain unaware – Jawas stick to their clans. His plan was to booby-trap us all and sneak away unnoticed."
"Right you are, but reckless still are those two. Stay with these students you and Qui-Gon must, wait for you at my compound Dooku and I will,"
Yoda turns and gives Dooku a raised-eyebrow glance.
"Master Qui-Gon, hidden weapons I hope your transport does not have."
"No, Master – none."
Dooku and Yoda board the craft and speed off. The reporters and camera crew arrive in time to see only their departure.
"Would the press care to join us on a tour of the city?" asks Qui-Gon of a nearby reporter.
The reporters leave disappointed.
