Chapter 12: Saturday Morning, 3 am
Day 3: The Dance
Manaan was still dark, but T3-M4 was still rolling along the sparsely populated walkways. Although the dance was still some five hours away, every second would be needed to get HK ready for the big day. Ever since they separated in front of the tuxedo clothing store, T3 had not had any form of contact with it since. HK had not made an appearance back at the Ebon Hawk and was not back in the store the last time T3 looked. Constantly, T3 had attempted using a communicator, but HK never responded.
T3 was rounding a corner when HK was standing right in front of him, wearing a stylish tuxedo. T3 beeped with relief and joy, expressing how much it had worried, then anger that HK had not bothered to contact it.
"Statement: I do not understand why you expect me to give you a step-by-step process of my progress. I have been most successful, as is evidenced by my attire."
T3 then noticed HK was holding a small bouquet of flowers. It gave a series of beeps, saying how surprised it was to see the HK had become so involved with the whole process.
Although barely noticeable, HK's eyes dulled slightly and spoke, saying words as if they were being read from a datapad. "I can tell that the Shlekfest this year will be one of the best and I look forward to attending it."
T3 gave a few confused beeps. Had HK been to other Shlekfests in order to make such a statement?
"Statement: I do not have the time to talk to you," HK said, ignoring its question. "I must prepare. I will return to the Ebon Hawk."
While HK headed off in the direction of the ship, T3 remained where it was for a moment before deciding to follow it.
A/N: I realize this chapter is short. Basically, it's a teaser and should stand by itself. My next chapter should be much longer. Feel free to send reviews with any ideas.