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They didn’t find Jango Fett immediately. If anything, they found a small boy with dark hair, who looked at Anakin if only with suspicion. “What’s he doing here?”
“This is Jedi Anakin Skywalker,” Lama Su said, “He’s come to see the creation of our army.”
“Boba,” Taun We said, gently, “Is your father home?”
The boy merely nodded. Even now, looking at him, Anakin could not help but be reminded, if slightly, of Kitster Banai, his friend back on Tatooine. The boy darted off, quickly, yelling for his father, informing him that Taun We was here.
Then Jango Fett entered. He was a tall man, rugged and rather craggy, almost as if he’d seen a lot of travel. No wonder, Anakin mused.
“Welcome back, Jango,” Taun We said, “Has your trip been productive?”
“Very much so.” Jango’s eyes then flitted to Anakin. “Who is the visitor you have with you?”
“Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker. The Prime Minister just showed him the new clone army for the Republic.” Even now, Taun We’s words caused Anakin’s gut to clench.
Whoever was trying to assassinate Satine Kryze must have wanted war with the Separatists to come to pass. While Anakin could not exactly call himself a pacifist per se, at least not on the level that Satine did, even the thought revolted him. The very idea of using them as what basically amounted to slaves...even that he couldn’t imagine doing.
And to think that they might have tried to assassinate Satine just to start a war...
Even now, Anakin doubted he could sympathize more with Satine. And considering how he disagreed, that was quite an accomplishment, but it was true nonetheless.
“Indeed,” Jango Fett said, “Do you like it?”
“It’s very...admirable. A bit of a question, though,” Anakin said, “Who contracted you for it?”
“I was contracted by a man named Tyrannus,” Fett replied. “One of the Moons of Bogden. Sifo-Dyas told us to expect his arrival -- we thought we’d keep it a secret...at least until you were sent here.”
Anakin had to suppress a frown; even now, something wasn’t right here. And that would be putting it mildly. Nevertheless, he tried to smile politely, at least on the outside. “Thank you for your time, Jango.”
“Always a pleasure to meet a Jedi.” Jango, with an equally polite smile.
And Anakin and Taun We left.
***
Jango Fett was almost relieved when the Jedi finally managed to leave. Even now, something about him was already starting to unnerve Jango, to say the least.
“Pack your things, Boba,” he said, “We’re leaving.”
And even now, Fett had a feeling that they weren’t going to come back.
