For Anakin, surprisingly well

Anakin and Ahsoka enter the magnificent palace. "Very big here," Ahsoka whispers to Anakin. "Typical for Separatists and slavers" Anakin returns and the two walk around.

There are guards at every corner, but otherwise they are allowed to walk around freely. Probably only trusted and important people are allowed in, Anakin thinks as no one stops them.

There are more guards outside the throne room than anywhere else. As Anakin and Ahsoka approach, a guard comes up to them. "The Queen will see you now." A little surprised, Anakin looks at Ahsoka. "Very well," he then replies and they are let in.

The inside of the throne room is grey. The walls and columns are decorated with various artistic designs. On the opposite side of the room is a large throne. A female zygerrian is sitting on it. She is playing with a bird. Next to the throne are two guards and another zygerrian. Probably her advisor.

Anakin and Ahsoka approach the throne, with Ahsoka reluctantly walking close behind her master. The plan is so absurd, she thinks to herself as Anakin stops just short of the throne.

Anakin takes a closer look at the Queen. She has a pretty pointed face, which is enhanced by her splayed ears. She wears a dark green dress trimmed with gold and a golden crown. On her shoulder sits a bird with purple underside and turquoise wings.

"Your Majesty one was not lying when I heard of your beauty" Anakin flatters the Queen. The Queen turns to Anakin. She looks at him and smiles. "Thank you mister..." "Quell. My name is Lars Quell." Anakin bows and Ahsoka does the same.

"Mr. Quell, what brings you to me?" the Queen asks with interest, leaning forward. The bird on her shoulder flies away from her to a perch on one of the pillars.

"We both know the same person. Bruno Denturri." The queen jumps up from her throne. "Denturri? Tell me where this scumbag is and you keep your life." The guards to the left and right of her throne point their weapons at Anakin and Ahsoka. Anakin raises his arms.

"I can't. Denturri is dead, he died by my hand." The Queen relaxes again and tells her guards to lower their weapons.

"Well, if you killed Denturri, what do you want from me?" The Queen looks at Anakin with sharp, but also interested eyes. "I have taken over Denturri's... activities. I brought my favourite **** from him" Anakin pushes Ahsoka forward. He then grabs Ahsoka's robe and pulls it down. Now the Queen can see Ahsoka in her dress.

"Let me go" Ahsoka complains and turns to Anakin. "I am not a ****." "I'm sorry. I'm afraid she's not trained yet. Denturri must have acquired her just before I appeared." The queen regards Ahsoka calmly.

"I have come here to discuss contracts with you, and to offer you this **** as a gift." The Queen begins to smile and stands up. She walks towards Anakin and Ahsoka. "Mhh a fine gift. She is very pretty. Perhaps I will train her to be a maid" she grins.

"She may be a pretty one, but she is nothing like you" Anakin flatters the Queen. "Ahh you charmer." She blushes a little. "I'm not lying" Anakin leans over and kisses the Queen's hand. She then giggles a little.

"Take this Togruta to a cell and train her. I will have a little private talk with Mr. Quell." The Queen offers Anakin her arm and he takes it. Then Anakin leads the Queen out onto a balcony while Ahsoka is led away by a guard.

Outside on the balcony, Anakin and the Queen look down on the city. "What do you think of it?" she asks. "A large, important and beautiful city. However, nothing compared to its queen." "You know how to choose your words well Mr. Quell." "Lars, if you would" Anakin says, smiling his charming smile at her. "Ohh Lars" the Queen giggles again. "You are welcome to call me by my name." "You're welcome Miraj."

Anakin senses something in the ****. He turns and one of the Twi'lek **** girls comes at them with a knife. I can use that, he thinks to himself. Just as the Twi'lek is about to lunge, he grabs her arm and disarms her.

"How dare you attack me" Miraj says angrily. "Guards, take her away and throw her in a cell. Show her what it means to try to kill me." The guards nod and lead the **** away.

"Thank you Lars, you have saved my life. On top of that, you killed a great opponent of mine and brought back a pretty **** girl. I think you deserve a reward." She tugs a little on one wrist and then leads him from the balcony back inside the palace.