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Meanwhile, in hyperspace, The Chevalier is seen speeding towards the falcon's tracking signal. On the bridge an
officer approaches Admiral Solo.
Officer: Sir. We know where they are. The falcon's signal is coming from a planet called Myrotals.
Han: How much longer till we arrive?
Officer: I'd estimate an hour, possibly two.
Han: Very well. Let me know as soon as we are ready...
Officer: Yes sir!
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Back in the mines of Sangak, Celia, R2, and Nekka are working on C-3PO whose shell casing has been taken off. He seems to be a lot cleaner as they are starting to put him back together.
Celia: Just a bit more and I think he'll be as good as new...
R2 tries to use his soldering tool on C-3PO's wires, but his cracked eye is making it difficult to be accurate.
Celia: Artoo, why don't you join TM-T5 for a bit and power down...you can't do much more with that cracked eye.
R2 beeps to say that he agrees and rolls away toward TM-T5 who is already taking a low power nap. Celia and Nekka start to talk as they continue working on C-3PO. As Nekka and Celia continue to talk, subtle soft music plays.
Nekka: Well I don't see anymore gunk in there...wish I could say the same about my boots...
Celia: You'll be fine...I'm sure we all will be...
Nekka: Did the force tell you that or is that your intuition?
Celia:..A little of both I think...sometimes it can be difficult to discern between the two...sometimes the feeling is very clear...
Nekka: So what about if you aren't a jedi? Is the force still guiding you...
Celia: I believe so...I don't think it's an accident you have been stuck here for so long...or found us when you did.
Nekka: I have to admit...it seems like more than just luck has been on our side today...
Celia: Right...
Celia looks at Nekka and shakes her head as she clearly has more on her mind.
Celia: Nekka...I want to thank you for all of this...
Nekka: For what?
Celia: You know...for helping me fix Threepio...for risking your ship...and...for saving our lives...
Nekka: I don't know what I did...I just did the best I could...you're the one that really saved us...you're the one that deserves to be thanked...
Celia and Nekka look at each other as she leans in a little closer.
Celia:..You helped us all more than you know...and I think it's all very sweet...
Nekka: You sure I'm not just getting in your way...you know...causing your plans to go sideways?
Celia: Like I said...I think the force brought us together...
Nekka: I guess we just make a good team...hu...
Celia: It's funny...I was thinking that too...
Celia leans in towards Nekka and gives him a kiss on the cheek. Nekka nods with a slight smile and then refocuses on C-3PO so they can get back to the ship.
Nekka: Well that should do it...let's try him out.
Nekka turns C-3PO's switch on and he comes back to life!
C-3PO: Oh! Oh! What has happened to me! Did I miss something?!? Why do I feel very stiff and sticky inside?!?
Nekka: Well, it seems like your friend is back to his old self...
Celia: Welcome back Threepio...
C-3PO: Welcome back? Will someone please explain what is going on?!?
Celia: We'll explain on the way...come on...we have a ship to get to!
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In space above Stinteno, the imperial march plays as Grand Admiral Thrawn's flagship, the "Intimidator" is seen. On the bridge, Lieutenant Branix is seen approaching the admiral.
Branix: You wanted to see me Admiral?
Thrawn: Yes Lieutenant...I have chosen you to lead this particular mission. Go down to the town of Sangak where the bounty hunter Keeb Sardoon awaits you. Extract Princess Celia from the mines there and bring her to me alive. Only allow stormtroopers inside the mines. She is being aided by a crafty detonator enthusiast and we wouldn't want any of our high ranking officers to fall victim to one of his crude traps would we?
Branix: I understand sir. She will be ours within the hour.
Thrawn: That's good news lieutenant. Be sure to not disappoint me...
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