So, if you are ready, we can head to the village and have lunch. King Rufusim looked around, to make sure there wasnt anything lurking around in the woods that were across from them
That sounds great. Padme nodded, but she turned her head to look in the direction that the king was looking at.
Padme could have thought that she saw something moving about in the woods. As quickly as she saw the shadow moving back and forth, it just disappeared further into the shadows of the woods. They walked to the speeder and King Rufusim helped Padme into the speeder. As she sat down, she heard a whistle off in the distance, then it was followed by a chirping sound. Once everyone was in the speeder, the driver rushed them through the forest and to the village. As they approached the village, Padme heard the whistle followed by the chirping again. It sounded as if they were being followed by something. They arrived in the small clearing and Padme counted about twelve small huts. As they came into the middle of the small village, they stopped in front of largest hut that was used as the meeting hall and dining hall.
I hope you dont mind sharing the tent with the two Jedi, but it is the only tent that is big enough for all of you. King Rufusim motioned to the big tent that was across from the meeting and dining hut.
I dont mind, as long as nobody else minds. In a way, I feel a lot better this way. Padme looked at the two Jedi and the rest of her group. The whole group nodded that they were fine with the sleeping arrangements too.
Latuna! Would you please show the Senator and her party to the guest tent? The king asked the young lady that came up to the group.
Yes, Your Majesty. Would you all please follow me to your tent, Milady. Latuna nodded to the small group that just joined the two Jedi.
The group followed the young lady to the tent and they walked inside. Obi-Wan and Anakin noticed that they had added the extra beds, while they were gone to get the Senator.
So Anakin, which cot are you using? Padme turned to look at the Jedi Padawan.
My cot is this one right here, and that one over there, is Obi-Wans cot. Anakin went over to one of the cots that were in the middle of the back wall of the tent. Then, he pointed to the cot that was next to the wall.
Padme looked at the four beds that were lined up against the back wall. The two extra beds were in front of the two beds, that were next to the side walls of the tent. She saw that the two cots on the right side of the tents was taken by the two Jedi. Then, saw that the other bed in the middle wasnt being used, and the two beds on the left side and the one right wasnt being used.
Then, I will take this one and either Dorme or Corde can take the cot on my other side, next to the wall. Padme noticed that the young lady was not to happy that Anakin was paying attention to her.
Please follow me to the dinning hut, where lunch is being served. Latuna said with a huff.
They followed the girl from the tent and walked back across the compound. Padme heard the faint whistle, along with chirping sound.
You know, that girl is jealous, because you were talking to me and not paying her any kind of attention. Padme leaned over and whispered over to Anakin.
Yeah, I know. She has been flirting with me the whole time we have been here. Anakin gave a small chuckle.
I see, but you may have given her a reason to flirt with you. Padme chuckled too.
Milady, your seat is between the two Jedi. Before dinner, we can get together and make that treaty. King Rufusim pointed out her seat.
Ok. Thank you, Your Majesty. Um, why can we not do it after lunch? Padme asked, as they headed for the long table.
After lunch, is the time we all take a two hour nap, the temperature beings to get hot. The king went to his chair and sat down between his wife and Obi-Wan.
Ok. That sounds good to me. Padme did notice that the air outside was a little warmer, as she sat down between Obi-Wan and Anakin.
Once everybody was seated, the servers came over to the tables and began handing out the food that was on the platters.
Anakin, I have a question for you Padme grabbed a vegetable and put it onto her plate.
Sure, ask me your question. Yum, this looks good. Anakin grabbed some meat off of the platter that was in front of him.
I thought I saw you a couple of days ago at Dexs Diner, with three other Padawans. Padme also grabbed some meat from the platter.
As a matter of fact, that was me. I thought that was you, but I was not too sure. I could not say anything, because of the other guys. Anakin grabbed a vegetable.
Ok. I understand that they would have teased you. Padme laughed some, as they began eating their lunch.
After lunch, everyone got up from the table, went into the tent and laid down on their cots and went to sleep.