Okay just read through Sith and Jedi and I have to wonder where the Senate is in all of this. Like have they the same reach as the original universe or has combining with the sith made them less susceptible to bull.
Normally Jedi
Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi was a pleasure to encounter, a friendly
chitchat with a vigorous and friendly man.
Unless he came to
the Rotunda as the Jedi Representative.
Because where
Kenobi came as representative, his Sith padawan always came with him,
eyes sharp on each one of the Senators and aids and the Sith
Representative never failed to be Lord Jinn.
Both
representatives were eloquent, clever and courteous of course.
But while Jedi were
willing to listen, to let others speak… Sith never let any slight,
perceived or real pass them by. Especially not towards their Jedi
companions.
As the Trade
Federation delegates had often found out.
Nute Gunray was
only one of the latest on the long roll of choke victims of said Lord
even as Knight Kenobi quite pointedly scolded the man for cutting the
man off with a deep frown on his face.
Skywalker however
stood behind the mans chair with an air of satisfaction on his face
as he stared at the wheezing neimoidianer in his pod as he vigorously
rubbed at his throat.
“Forgive me
Obi-Wan for causing you distress.” Jinn finally drawled, his voice
bland and a warning sign to all but the Jedi who seemed on the verge
of throwing his hands into the air in frustration. “I do however
dislike the Trade Federations implication of the Jedi or Sith being
involved in the traitor Palpatine’s current rampage. I felt it was
best to… relieve anyone of the notion that the Jedi were involved
in any manner or measure.” He settled on, still calmly in his
chair.
The way Jinn posed
his words gave pause to all, a shiver down their backs as they got
it.
The Sith Order
would tolerate no bad words about their companion order, the Sith
would react with extreme prejudice against anyone who would dare to
blame said Jedi’s for anything.
“I’m sure the
Viceroy did not mean it in the manner he said it Qui-Gon.” Obi-Wan
pinched the bridge of his nose. “It is of course a concern to all
that Palpatine has gathered himself so much power and is avoiding
persecution. We are after all charged with bringing him in,
especially in the light of the incident on Corellia where Palpatine
single handedly destroyed the police force of one town when they
tried to apprehend him.” He added soothingly to the Sith while
dropping his hands into his lap.
Everyone held their
breath, shoulders tense as Jinn looked ponderously at Kenobi before
looking over the redhead’s shoulder at the blond standing behind
the chair, both golden eyed males holding a silent conversation.
Finally, to
everyone’s relief, he inclined his head to the Jedi. “Of course
Obi-Wan. But rest assured, that was a mistake that won’t be
repeated. Where Palpatine is getting his aid for is unsure but he is
being hunted. He has no friends in the Orders, not anymore.” He
gave a half grin that exposed teeth that sent shivers through the
Senators spines, the threat even more powerful with the half grin
than a full one.
There was nothing
scarier than the implication of Sith hunters, every person in the
Senate had seen footage of Sith hunters in actions for their own
planets with vicious criminals and knew their tenacity.
“Of course if the
Viceroy would like to complain about my behavior, he can come right
up to the Temple with his issue.” Jinn suddenly drawled which
caused Kenobi to beam and turn to the neimoidianer, nodding while
cheerfully adding his agreement.
“I-I am sure that
won’t be necessary. After all, this was just a mistake even if it
was taken a bit far.” Gunray quickly rasped out with one hand still
on his throat, shaking to his boot at the idea of standing in front
of the karking Sith council to complain. He misspoke sometimes
and missed his mark, he wasn’t not suicidal however.
Complaining to the
Sith council about their representative and telling them what
he’d said to get the reaction would be signing his own death
warrant and Nute would willingly admit that he was a coward.
He was not risking
his hide for injured pride.
“I however do
question where the Order believes Sheev Palpatine is now.” Organa
voiced up, bringing the attention away from Gunray to the neimoidians
relief.
At the question
though Kenobi’s shoulders slumped, Jinn went somehow blanker and
Skywalker standing behind his master as always scowled at air. “That
is the question isn’t it.” Kenobi sighed. “Neither Sith nor
Jedi know.” He admitted. “We are two steps behind him for all
that both orders have declared him a traitor and sent out orders for
his arrest.” He spread his hands.
“Sheev Palpatine
has banished, his name taken and his titles removed. He is dishonored
and reviled.” Jinn said with icy calm. “And we will finish the
job once he is in our custody once more.” Yellow sparked with
orange and red.
There would be no
redemption for the fleeing former Sith, of that the Senate was clear
of now.
Well… that
answered a lot of questions for the Senate.
“The Order’s
however do have a request to the Senate, or more like one Senator.”
Jinn suddenly spoke, turning a bit to look upwards and to the left.
“Senator Amidala, do the Sith hunters have permission to enter
Naboo space? Sheev Palpatine was of Naboo and he may have traveled
there. If we are to find a lead, it would do well to work with the
Naboo.” He added politely.
Standing, the
beautiful and cunning senator nodded to the Order pod. “Of course.
The Sith and Jedi will have the full support of the Naboo to bring in
a wanted mass criminal as Palpatine, I will contact Queen Jamilia
once this is concluded.” She spoke strongly.
Beaming, Obi-Wan
stood and bowed towards her with his robes sweeping the floor of the
pod as he moved. “And that support is all we ask for Senator
Amidala. That is all we ask.” He said warmly.
The Senate may like
Obi-Wan Kenobi… but they were really looking forward to he was not
the Representative of the Jedi Order.