At twilight, I began walking around with Jar Jar, staying on the floor we are currently residing on. We had been told that Obi-Wan is on his way, so Jar Jar and I were the ones who are to greet him and his apprentice. The Gungan and I made our way to the elevator and shortly after, the door opens, revealing the two Jedi. My heart lightens at the sight of them.

"Obi? Obi!" Jar Jar exclaims as he rushes over to the Jedi. Jar Jar excitedly shakes Obi-Wan's hand. "Mesa so smilen to see'en yousa!"

"It's good to see you again, Jar Jar," Obi-Wan greets, his voice having grown deeper. His gaze turns to me. "Cattleya, it's been a long time." His eyes sparkle as he smiles.

"Yes, it has been, Obi-Wan," I reply. I gaze at him, taking in his longer hair and facial hair in which he hadn't donned before. I look away, nodding my head to the Padawan. "Anakin. It is nice to see you two again. Now, if you'll follow me." The two follow Jar Jar and I into the conference room in which Padmé, Dormé, and Captain Typho were waiting. "Milady." She turns at the sound of my voice. "The Jedi have arrived."

She walks forward with Captain Typho, and Jar Jar and I step aside. Padmé grins and the two bow to the Senator. "It's a great pleasure to see you again, milady," Obi-Wan greets. They shake hands.

"It's been far too long, Master Kenobi," Senator Amidala replies. Her gaze turns to Anakin, who stands behind his master. "Ani? My goodness, you've grown."

Anakin steps forward and stands beside Obi-Wan. "So have you. Grown more beautiful, I mean. Well, for a senator, I mean," he stutters, obviously feeling awkward and nervous. Obi-Wan shifts his weight.

Bless Padmé, I think. She laughs lightly and says, "You'll always be that little boy I knew on Tatooine." She makes her way over to the couches.

"Our presence here will be invisible, milady, I assure you," Obi-Wan reassures. We take a seat, Dormé and I on either side of Padmé, with Jar Jar next to me. Captain Typho stays standing as the two Jedi sit opposite of us.

"I'm Captain Typho, of Her Majesty's security service," Typho greets. "Queen Jamillia has been informed of your assignment. I am grateful you're here, Master Kenobi. The situation is more dangerous than the Senator will admit."

"I don't need more security, I need answers. I want to know who is trying to kill me," Padmé explains.

"We're here to protect you, Senator, not to start an investigation," Obi-Wan tells her.

"We will find out who is trying to kill you, Padmé. I promise you," Anakin states. He then bows his head slightly, undoubtedly knowing what will become of his statement.

"We will not exceed our mandate, my young Padawan learner," Obi-Wan says sternly, giving Anakin a stern look. I have a feeling that disagreements happen often between the two, and that Obi-Wan often puts Anakin in his place.

"I meant in the interest of protecting her, Master, of course," Anakin explains. Padmé doesn't say anything, staying out of the subtle argument.

"We are not going through this exercise again, Anakin. You will pay attention to my lead."

"Why?"

"What?" Obi-Wan looks at him, shocked. It takes all of my will power not to display emotion at the open display of defiance. If we were anyone else, this would surely be taken badly since they're Jedi. Thankfully, we're all old friends.

"Why else do you think we were assigned to her, if not to find the killer?" Anakin inquires. "Protection is a job for local security, not Jedi. It's overkill, Master. Investigation is implied in our mandate." Obi-Wan knows Anakin has a point, that much is apparent, but even I, who hasn't seen him in ten years, know Obi-Wan won't defy the Jedi Council.

"We will do exactly as the Council has instructed, and you will learn your place, young one." The tension in the room is high, even as Anakin breaks his master's gaze and looks down at his hands.

Padmé decides to break the silence. "Perhaps with merely your presence, the mysteries surrounding this threat will be revealed," she suggests. "Now, if you will excuse me, I will retire."

We stand and the Jedi bow to her as we leave the room.