Octavia stood in the landing platform of Port Lansing, she still couldn't believe that the Jedi Council had called her back to Yavin. What had prompted that decision? She was sure she would find out as soon as she returned to Yavin. Walking toward the Cantina, Octavia decided to wait there until the next transport to Yavin was ready to leave. After ordering a drink she took a seat in the back so she could observe the people who came and went from the bar. Her thoughts went back to Nik-Vie, D'va's and Kaliandra's mission. She should be with them, after all she had promised Psylocke to be there if she faced danger, to face the Emperor if need be. And what was doing? Waiting here to go to Yavin. Octavia was torn between her duty to the Jedi and her promise of support and help she had given to Psylocke. Which direction should she go in? Nat'wiya entered the Cantina and headed straight toward the bar, he needed some refreshment after that last assignment. Let the Captain gamble his way to bankruptcy for all he cared. Leaning against the bar Nat'wiya glanced around the cantina, it was a good sign that there were no bounty hunters present, he was never sure what surprises were in the Captain's past. His eyes focused on a figure sitting in the back, it couldn't be. Picking up his drink he took a chance and headed for the corner. "Syn?" Nat'wiya questioned softly. When the woman raised her eyes to look at him, he knew he had the right person. "Nat'wiya?" Octavia questioned. "Why... what brings you here?" "The Captain, supplies, as well as gambling." Octavia shook her head, "That is a dangerous combination." Nat'wiya nodded taking a seat. "So what I heard is true, you are part of the Jedi then?" Octavia nodded. "I was on leave when you came to visit ... was it last year already?" "Yes, it was a while ago." Octavia looked at the now empty glass. "Is the Electra here?" "Yep, we're docked in our favorite hanger, why?" "Nat'wiya, do you think Roc would transport me to Coruscant?" "I'm sure he would, but why would you want to go to that planet? There's nothing there but..." "Imperials?" Octavia finished. "Well, yeah." Nat'wiya leaned closer. "And with you dressed that way... you are a walking target." Octavia nodded and leaned back in her chair. "Why don't we go and talk to him, I know where he is." "Yes, I need to talk to him. I will make my plans from there." Octavia rose pulling her robe around her. "Shall we go?" ~*~ The Captain of the Electra sat behind a table his hand held close to his chest. No one in the room noticed the entrance of Octavia and Nat'wiya. "I'll raise you, and call..." Roc said staring at the hammerhead across of him. Roc watched as the hammerhead laid the cards down, smiling widely Roc laid his hand down and reached for the credits. "I win!" "YOU cheated!" Roc pushed his chair back and stood looking at the people around him. Nat'wiya moved in to stand by his Captain. "I was observing the game, and though it was clear someone was cheating I do not believe it was the Captain here." Octavia said calmly as she turned to a dwarf like person. "It was you, wasn't it?" "Jedi!" the human spat the name like a curse, throwing his cards on the table. "Always interfering." Octavia nodded toward Roc. "Captain, if I may have a word with you." Roc looking relieved followed her and Nat'wiya out of the tense filled room. "I don't know how to thank you Nat." "By helping Octavia, and not gambling anymore, but since that is too talk an order for you. How about just helping Octavia." Roc smiled wrapping his arms around Octavia. "You still know when I need you the most." "The force directs us all Captain." She fell into step with Roc, "Nat is right I do need your help, I need to get off of this station and go to Coruscant." "If you are trying not to be seen, you're going about it the wrong way. Those robes give you away." "They will be left behind Roc, all I need to do is change." "Then Octavia the Electra stands waiting for you. You know where we dock." Octavia nodded, then turned away. She knew she would have to alert the council of her decision not to return immediately, but she knew the course she had to follow and that was to help Psylocke, and her fellow Jedi. TBC
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