#v; i failed...

She felt him emerge behind her, but did not stir from her meditative stance. When she had realised the Empire had finally found her, he had not been the agent she had been expecting or hoping for them to send, but would not allow the opportunity to pass. “It would be unwise of you to seek conflict with me,” she spoke softly, yet loud enough for him to hear. “If you leave now I will not follow. Go back to your master and tell him I am waiting.”

“Minister Tua, am I correct?” She smiled, baring her teeth, and she couldn’t deny that the small animalistic effect was not entirely unintentional. “I am Minister Ashla, here for the trades negotiations summit.” Now she would find out if taking the place of an Imperial official from her home would be worth it. But she felt as prepared as she could be, her lightsaber was stowed securely underneath her Togrutan robes...she would do what was necessary. “It is good to finally make your acquaintance.”

“I’ve been searching for you for a long time,” she whispered as she approached the man from behind. They had received her signal...it was true, she could sense it...another Jedi. “I cannot thank you enough for coming.” Knowing that her patience had been worth it, and that she was with someone she could trust for the first time in years, the Togruta stepped out of the shadows and lowered her hood. “You may know me, but I cannot claim I recognise you. What is your name?”