Prompt from Child_of_Eru: I suddenly have this mental image of canon Dooku finding out about a romance between Obi-Wan and Cody and deciding to do a shovel talk. The potential hilarity there...

Cody had only really heard rumours of Count Dooku, a brief mention in a conversation here and there, a shadow across someone's face.

So, waking up to see the Count's face looming above him was a bit of a shock.

Regal, amber eyes swept over him, a small smirk on his face… he could clearly see the sweat beading on Cody's forehead.

"So…" the Count hissed, "… you and Obi-Wan?"

Oh crap.

"You know?!" he blurted out, straining against his bonds before willing his muscles into submission… mustn't show that the Count is getting to him.

Count Dooku shook his head almost fondly…. Although the slight zap Cody received for his interruption negated that.

"I have my ways… and you two aren't exactly subtle." The smirk seemed to get even wider, "We're practically family you know."

Cody tried not to look disgusted at the thought…. He didn't think he was successful.

He knew he looked shocked however, when Count Dooku took a seat opposite him, picking up a cup of tea and taking a sip.

"I'd offer you a cup, but I understand you're a bit tied up at the moment."

Actually, he was parched, but he wasn't going to admit that to the Sith Lord.

"You're very lucky Qui-Gon is no longer around…" Dooku mused, "… He always used to believe no-one was every good enough for his padawan. He wouldn't even let the young boy interact with me."

Again, Cody wisely chose not to say anything.

"Obi-Wan seems to be very happy with you." Dooku paused, looking up at the trapped clone commander, "Make sure it stays that way."

"Of course I wi- "

A red lightsaber embedding itself into the wood beside his head stopped him in his tracks, his eyes growing wide as Dooku leaned in close.

The older man didn't say anything.

Whatever he saw in Cody's face, he found it funny, backing away slowly and de-activating the weapon.

"You're looking a little pale there Commander…" he chuckled, "… maybe you should have a biscuit. I promise they're not poisoned."

Before Cody could say anything, there was a commotion outside the doors, prompting Dooku to snarl slightly in annoyance. "Knight Kenobi to the rescue of his damsel it appears…" he muttered, before waving a quick goodbye at Cody, and disappearing through another door, just as Obi-Wan burst through the door.

"Cody!" the Jedi exclaimed, "Are you alright?!"

"… I think I just got the 'if you hurt him' talk."

"That's- "

"- terrifying Obi-Wan. It was terrifying."