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Aboard the Republic transport, heading for Yoda's rendezvous with his Wookiee escort, discussing Anakin's latest Jedi-created awkward situation: Obi-Wan: Anakin did not take to his new assignment with much enthusiasm. Mace: It's very dangerous putting them together. I don't think the boy can handle it. I don't trust him. Obi-Wan: Him? You mean Palpatine? Mace: No, I mean your no-good, spoiled-brat apprentice, fool! Obi-Wan: I'm sorry. The engines were too loud. What did you say? [Mace gives Obi Wan a disgusted look. Conversation continues.] Obi-Wan: Forgive me, Master, but is he not the Chosen One? Is he not to destroy the Sith and bring balance to the Force? Mace: So the prophecy says. Yoda: A prophecy that misread could have been. [All three Jedi pause to reflect...as it this statement is some sort of revelation to them.] Obi-Wan: He will not let me down. He never has. Yoda: I hope right you are. Mace: Except for when he was late for that briefing recently. Yoda: My fault that was. Strange premonitions of death and suffering he is having. Vague, pointless advice I gave him. Fine, he should be now. Mace: Wait, Obi Wan, didn't you tell him to stay on Naboo when he escorted Senator Amidala there? Obi-Wan: Yes, but a vision of his mother... Yoda: Always with the visions, he is. Mace: And didn't he ignore my orders to protect the Senator by bringing her into danger on Geonosis? Yoda: Heh, heh. "This party's over!" you said. Heh, heh! Obi-Wan: Surely you can't be serious! Their arrival there... Mace: Gave me two more people to rescue! The Senate's still hounding me about the expenses on that trip! Obi-Wan: Master, just admit it. You don't like Anakin, do you? Mace: I have a bad feeling about that kid. Yoda: At an end this conversation is....and not short enough, it was. Go, I will, to Kashyyk, conveniently far from these problems. Obi-Wan: I will continue to ignore Anakin's erratic behavior. Mace: For my part, I will glare at the boy whenever I see him. That should keep him in check. Obi-Wan: It's agreed then. Nothing substantial will be done. Mace: Fo Shizzle.
Shortly after Palpatine reveals the secrets of life over Mon Calimari opera, the Jedi Council meet to discuss information they really should have been able to discover on their own.: JEDI COUNCIL CHAMBER: Ki Adi: Chancellor Palpatine thinks General Grievous is on Utapau. Anakin: Isn't the Chancellor amazing? I just adore that guy! Oh, and I now love opera. [Mace Windu glares.] Yoda: The capture of General Gweevus will end this war... Obi-Wan: I'm sorry, Master, whom did you say? Yoda: Grievous. Bad connection, this is. Ki Adi: It is a Sprint Hologram. [Meaningful nods, full of understanding, fill the chamber. Even Anakin agrees. Chancellor Palpatine, after all, wanted Verizon.] Yoda: Anyway, quickly and decisively will the war be ended. Anakin: Chancellor Palpatine thinks I should lead the campaign. [Mace Windu glares again.] Mace: Do you see this, Anakin? This is ME, glaring at YOU! Besides, the Council will decide who is to go, not the Chancellor. Anakin: But I was going to go to Utapau to pick up some power convertors! Mace: You can waste time with your side projects later. Yoda: Enough! A Master is needed with more experience. Mace: Hear that, Skywalker? "Experience." Anakin: I've got experience! I've got more experience than you know! Mace: What does that mean? Anakin: Ask Senator Ami... Ki Adi: Master Kenobi should go. Mace: What about that one, Skywalker? Still not a "Master," are you? Anakin: Again, ask... Yoda: Heh, hem! [One more glare from Mace Windu.] Kit Fisto: This is why I don't smile anymore. |