Obi Wan had been raised in the Jedi Temple at Coruscant, a world teeming with people, a world whose every piece of land was covered with sky scraper.
So when the ship dropped through the atmosphere of Bandomeer, he marveled at the jungles and plains. He had never imagined that there could be so much wilderness on one planet.
"Bare and ugly," pronounced Leila, standing next to him.
Qui Gon was standing behind her. He hadn't really approved of her being up and running around the ship already, but she had been doing so.
"I agree," muttered Obi Wan. "There's no sky scapers anywhere!"
Qui Gon smiled slightly.
The port on Bandomeer was a small building, a hanger that could barely hold the freighter.
Leila and Obi Wan followed Qui Gon cautiously from the ship.
A planetary police officer was waiting. When he saw the Jedi, he hurried over. "Welcome. My offices will of course be at your disposal."
Qui Gon nodded. "Can you tell me what this is all about? The Supreme Chancellor said that you requested my help-mine specifically."
"Perhaps this will help explain." The officer handed Qui Gon an envelope.
Qui Gon took it slowly. He studied the officer's face. then he ripped the envelope open and unfolded the single sheet of paper inside. As he read, Qui Gon's face went pale and his breath caught.
Leila took the paper from his hand. She scanned it and then looked at her Father.
Obi Wan read it over her shoulder. It only said, I have been looking forward to this day.
The note was signed by someone named Xanatos.