Why are these people protesting?

They are the Togs, the natural inhabitants of Toggin. For years, humans have been settling onto their planet, using their resources and pushing them out of their lands. The Togs are no longer taking it.

Has there been fighting?

Not yet, but it is only a matter of time until fighting breaks out.

(looks around)

Senator Sneed's mansion is not far from here. We need a place to post surveillance.

(to himself)

This may be harder than originally thought.

Careful with that thing, Virzi. You could put someone's eye out.

(deactivates lightsaber)

My apologies, Senator.

You know, I was always under the impression that excommunicated Jedi were to relinquish their lightsabers upon leaving the Order.

They are. However, no one said anything about building another one later on.

I can see it was wise to hire a former Jedi as head of Security for my home. Things seem to be in order around here.

Thank you. Things on this planet, though, are getting pretty nasty.

So I've heard. Tell me, from your professional opinion, can this be resolved without violence?

The Togs want back what they feel is rightfully theirs. The humans think of this planet as their home too. Unless both parties are willing to reach some sort of compromise, bloodshed will begin, and soon.

That's what I'm afrai-

Father! Oh, I've missed you so much!

I've missed you too, sweetheart.

It has been too long since you've been home.

Good morning, Virzi.

Good morning, Jennis.

(nervously)

Why don't I make us some dinner? I'll bet you haven't had a decent meal since you left.

That's a great idea.

My lovely Jennis. I trust you've been keeping an eye on her?

Yes sir, very closely

Good. My daughter means the world to me. She is a woman now, but I'll never stop thinking of her as my baby girl. If anything ever happened to her, I don't know what I'd do.

Go back to the ship. Stay there until I call for you.

I thought you needed my help?

Are you questioning an order?

No, Master.

Senator Sneed's head of security is a disgraced Jedi. How do you wish me to proceed?

A Jedi? Why do these things always have to be so complicated? Kill the Jedi first, and then kill everyone in that house. Leave no survivors, understand?

Yes, Master.

Now go.

This is a wonderful meal Jennis.

(blushing)

Thank you. It's my mother's recipe. She taught it to me shortly before she died.

(to Ronan)

Your guests have arrived, sir.

Already? They weren't supposed to be here until tomorrow morning. Very well, bring them in.

"Guests"? You never mentioned anything about guests, sir.

(nervously)

I was going to tell you, as soon as I found a way to. You see, this situation between humans and Togs is getting out of hand, so I thought it best to bring in outside help to mediate the negotiations.

"Outside help"? What does that-

You must be the two Jedi I asked for.

Yes. My name is Marzan Antilles. This is my Padawan, Warren Antonis. We are here to serve you in any way we can.

I appreciate any help that is given. If you'll excuse me a moment, I have to get some things. We'll go to my office downtown. I can get you up to date on the situation there.

Look who it is, Warren. It's Virzi Takassa. Do you remember him?

The face isn't familiar, but the back is. I remember it clearly when he turned it on us and left the Jedi.

Marzan Antilles, Warren Antonis, it is good to see you again. It has been a long time.

It has been a long time. Five, six years? What does an exile do after he's been exposed as a traitor? Work as a security guard? How honorable!

I am not a traitor.

Look, Master, he carries a lightsaber.

Have you not tarnished the Jedi name enough? Now you dishonor it further by prancing around with one of our weapons. Hand it over.

Why don't you take it from me, if you're able? As I recall, Marzan, I defeated you easily in a sparring competition when I was thirteen and you were already a Master. And young Warren here did so horribly on his tests that the only reason he wasn't kicked out of the Jedi temple was because you convinced the council that he would die on his own. Which is probably true, judging by his horrible stance. His left side is so exposed I could have cut him down while bench pressing a Hutt.

What is the meaning of this? This is not how Jedi- past or present- behave. Now lower your lightsabers, all of you!

(Cont'd)

Master Antilles, if you and your Padawan will follow me.

Of course, Senator Sneed.

Let's go for a walk. You'll feel better.

I love taking walks across the river. My mother would take me, and as we walked she would tell me the history of the natives and how they revered the water as a god. My mother was a great woman. When she died, my father was devastated. He had given up everything he believed to be with her, and suddenly she was gone. He found himself lost, "like a ship without a navicomputer" he once told me. I couldn't bear to see him like that, so I vowed to look after him until he healed. Many years have passed, and he makes a good show of acting like he's moved on, but there are times when he thinks no one's watching, he gets this far away look in his eyes and I know he's thinking of her.

You are really fortunate, Jennis. You know who your family is. Your mother and father loved you.

Lift it up. Careful now. Careful now!

(cont'd)

I never knew my real family. Force adepts are taken from their parents while they are infants to insure there are no "outside influences" to impression the youngling's mind. The Jedi were my only family. Now they treat me like scum. Like I didn't have reasons for doing what I did.

Why did you leave the Jedi order?

I had no choice. You see…