When the ship was landed Adeana stood just as her master did, Anakin did the same with Obi-Wan. They exited the ship and were meet on the landing dock by the queen her self.
"I am relieved you made such good time master Jedi." She said to Mace Windu.
They all bowed in respect to the queen.
"The ship you provided was extraordinarily fast."
As the group walked toward the palace Obi-Wan went to the right side of the queen with Anakin still behind him, Mace Windu went onto the left side, Adeana still following.
"It is one of our best." The queen said.
When they entered the palace the queen's lady's in waiting came up to her. The queen stopped and spoke to them.
"Would you please show the Jedi to their rooms?"
Two of the maids bowed in acquest and gestured for the Jedi to follow them. Anakin wondered why they were leaving the queen if they were supposed to be guarding her. He said as much to Obi-Wan when the maids had left them in a two bedroom suit to show Adeana and Windu to their room.
"The queen only needs us to protect her during meetings and events when there will be a lot of activity going on." Obi-Wan said.
"But wouldn't a would be killer want to assassinate the queen when and where no one could bear witness?"
"He would want to do it where it would be so chaotic that he could do it with out anybody being able to know who it is, and with in a large crowd a runner can disappear quickly."
Seeing as that made since Anakin dropped the subject.
"Why don't you go and spar with Adeana?" Obi-Wan asked.
Taken back by the statement Anakin blinked.
"Wouldn't that be advertising our presence to people?" Anakin asked.
"Good, I was wondering if you would think about that." Obi-Wan said. "And yes it would be."
Anakin nodded, his mind else where.
As the next day dawned Anakin went out onto the main balcony to meditate. He was wearing his Jedi overcoat open at the front, showing his well formed chest. He was also wearing his padawan pants, his feet were bear footed. When he went through the curtains he saw that Adeana was already out there. She was also wearing her padawan pants and a padawan over coat. She sat cross legged on the floor, looking toward the rising sun over the shimmering lake. Anakin thought of turning around and leaving but decided against it, he would have to face her sometime.
He walked over to stand just in front of her and to the right, biting his lip slightly. She never turned to him or opened her eyes, she just remained ignorant of his presence. After a while of silent meditation Anakin decided to try and talk with Adeana.
"How long have you been Windu's padawan?" He asked, instantly regretting that he did so.
Adeana didn't open her eyes, but she did answer him, even if it was short and to the point.
"That's really not your business."
Anakin frowned.
"Look, I was just asking a question, no reason to get mad."
Adeana opened her eyes and looked at Anakin straight in the face.
"And I was merely answering a question, no reason for you to get mad."
Biting back a smart remark Anakin broke her stare and turned to look out over the water. What was up with that girl! He thought.
"How long have you been training as a padawan?" Anakin asked instead.
Adeana stood and stretched.
"Since I was ten years old." She said.
Anakin watched her as she stretched, helplessly noticing how strong and supple her body was.
"Same here." He said, not knowing what else to say.
"Are you happy training under master Obi-Wan Kenobi?" Adeana asked.
"Yes! One couldn't ask for a better master, why?"
Adeana shrugged. "He just always seemed to me to be over calm, over calculative." She stopped her stretching and turned to Anakin.
The light of the rising sun made Adeana's face shimmer, and her eyes dance.
"Sometimes he can be over bearing." Anakin said, looking deep into her eyes. "But you get used to it eventually."
Silence fell between them, not an awkward silence, but a thoughtful silence. Adeana was looking up at Anakin, and Anakin looked down at her, each thinking their own thoughts.