Mini Nano Day 16
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morgynleriHAH! It's still twenty minutes before midnight, and I have word count and snippet. And that's without counting the non-story words, even. :)
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Star Wars: Ashes and Hope
"My lady?"
Anakin turns at the new voice, putting himself between Zett and the newcomer - Eirtaé, he thinks after a moment - without conscious thought. She frowns at him, a brief furrow between her brows before she refocuses on Padmé, her expression apologetic.
"My lady, the Chancellor's office just sent a message. He's calling for a special session of the Senate tomorrow morning. You're expected to be there."
It takes several deep breaths not to snarl out loud at the mention of Sidious - Palpatine, Chancellor than Emperor - though Anakin doesn't bother to try to release the anger to the Force. Too much, and Sidious will notice, and he cannot let himself be found, not yet. Not while he has Zett and Master Windu to protect.
Nor can he face Sidious alone again, not until he has a better idea of what had happened that sent him here, rather than remaining at home. Perhaps even then, he shouldn't do it alone, when he's not as certain of the skills and abilities of this Sidious.
"Thank you, Dormé." She pauses, glancing at Anakin again, then smiles brightly, though there's still too many shadows in her eyes for it to seem real. "Would you make sure Ani and his friends get to my ship safely, and unseen?"
"Of course, my lady." Dormé frowns at Anakin again, concern coming through clearly in the Force. "Does he need a speeder?"
"A speeder and a guide, and it's a long story that I can tell later." Anakin gives her his best smile, hoping to put her at ease. "Please."
Dormé nods, though her concern and confusion don't fade. At least she doesn't ask more questions, though she does leave the driving to him, as if she expects he would want to take the controls anyway. It is nice to fly again, for all that it's a brief enough trip to the landing platform where Padmé's ship is.
"We'll be fine here, until Padmé is ready to leave. Thank you." Anakin smiles at Dormé again once Master Windu and Zett are safely on the ship. He waits for her to leave before he turns away, slipping quietly onto the ship himself, finding the small lounge where the other two are waiting. "At least now we don't have to worry too much about someone finding us."
"I hope not." Master Windu slumps against the table, visibly weary for a long moment before he draws himself back together. It's a bit of trust that makes Anakin smile, and relax some himself. "This ship has no weapons, and poor defenses if someone figures out we're on board."
"It has us." Anakin glances at Zett, who looks as tired as Master Windu. "Zett. Go find a bunk, get some sleep."
Zett opens his mouth, though if he intends to protest, it doesn't get past the yawn, and his teeth click as he shuts his mouth again. Giving Anakin a sheepish smile, he heads for the corridor that Anakin assumes leads to cabins.
"What about you?" Master Windu watches Anakin as he sits down across from the Jedi. "You haven't had any more sleep than he has."
"Or you." Anakin shrugs. "I'll sleep better once we're away from Coruscant, and I can manage on naps until then." Once they're on Naboo, and as safe as they can get without getting out of Republic - soon to be Imperial, he's sure, with the mass deaths of Jedi to signal the success of Sidious in his plans - space.
Master Windu snorts, tilting his head in acknowledgement and possibly agreement. Even here, where they should be as safe as they can get without getting off-planet, it's still Coruscant, and there's still at least one Sith too close for comfort.
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Star Wars: Ashes and Hope
"My lady?"
Anakin turns at the new voice, putting himself between Zett and the newcomer - Eirtaé, he thinks after a moment - without conscious thought. She frowns at him, a brief furrow between her brows before she refocuses on Padmé, her expression apologetic.
"My lady, the Chancellor's office just sent a message. He's calling for a special session of the Senate tomorrow morning. You're expected to be there."
It takes several deep breaths not to snarl out loud at the mention of Sidious - Palpatine, Chancellor than Emperor - though Anakin doesn't bother to try to release the anger to the Force. Too much, and Sidious will notice, and he cannot let himself be found, not yet. Not while he has Zett and Master Windu to protect.
Nor can he face Sidious alone again, not until he has a better idea of what had happened that sent him here, rather than remaining at home. Perhaps even then, he shouldn't do it alone, when he's not as certain of the skills and abilities of this Sidious.
"Thank you, Dormé." She pauses, glancing at Anakin again, then smiles brightly, though there's still too many shadows in her eyes for it to seem real. "Would you make sure Ani and his friends get to my ship safely, and unseen?"
"Of course, my lady." Dormé frowns at Anakin again, concern coming through clearly in the Force. "Does he need a speeder?"
"A speeder and a guide, and it's a long story that I can tell later." Anakin gives her his best smile, hoping to put her at ease. "Please."
Dormé nods, though her concern and confusion don't fade. At least she doesn't ask more questions, though she does leave the driving to him, as if she expects he would want to take the controls anyway. It is nice to fly again, for all that it's a brief enough trip to the landing platform where Padmé's ship is.
"We'll be fine here, until Padmé is ready to leave. Thank you." Anakin smiles at Dormé again once Master Windu and Zett are safely on the ship. He waits for her to leave before he turns away, slipping quietly onto the ship himself, finding the small lounge where the other two are waiting. "At least now we don't have to worry too much about someone finding us."
"I hope not." Master Windu slumps against the table, visibly weary for a long moment before he draws himself back together. It's a bit of trust that makes Anakin smile, and relax some himself. "This ship has no weapons, and poor defenses if someone figures out we're on board."
"It has us." Anakin glances at Zett, who looks as tired as Master Windu. "Zett. Go find a bunk, get some sleep."
Zett opens his mouth, though if he intends to protest, it doesn't get past the yawn, and his teeth click as he shuts his mouth again. Giving Anakin a sheepish smile, he heads for the corridor that Anakin assumes leads to cabins.
"What about you?" Master Windu watches Anakin as he sits down across from the Jedi. "You haven't had any more sleep than he has."
"Or you." Anakin shrugs. "I'll sleep better once we're away from Coruscant, and I can manage on naps until then." Once they're on Naboo, and as safe as they can get without getting out of Republic - soon to be Imperial, he's sure, with the mass deaths of Jedi to signal the success of Sidious in his plans - space.
Master Windu snorts, tilting his head in acknowledgement and possibly agreement. Even here, where they should be as safe as they can get without getting off-planet, it's still Coruscant, and there's still at least one Sith too close for comfort.