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[Atton Kaelan]

Atton had no objections, at least not to having someone along who was good at finding facts and already had knowledge of the situation. The only hitch he could think of right away was that if things did turn ugly, then he faced the possibility of having to defend her. But hopefully he wouldn't need to use his lightsaber at all.

"Right then...guess I'd better contact the Council and let them know what's going on..."

Hopefully he could reach at least one of the Masters at the Praxeum, preferably the Grandmaster herself.

[The Charactator]

"Then it's agreed. Thank you for your cooperation, master Jedi, it's very much appreciated." Senator Marcus nodded curtly, but his close-set eyes gleamed with the good humor of having gotten his way. "If you reach the Grandmaster, be sure to give her my regards."

He turned again to the Commission and Bijou, hands wide. "Well, gentlemen, I trust that until we receive further information that there is no need to inform the Senate of any official details?"
They agreed all together, Bijou eagerly, the Kaminoan somewhat primly, that there was not.
"Then I suggest we adjourn this meeting until my Secretary's return. I'll be sure to notify you of the date."

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As soon as it would have been polite to, Bijou left the podium. He face was hotter than it had been all day, even when with that criminal earlier, and she prayed that it wasn't showing. She felt like running to the Jedi and thanking him wildly for the chance. That, however, was not possible; they were still in the Senate building, and decorum was the rule of thumb here. Instead, she paced over to where he was sitting.

"I'll escort you out, Master Jedi." She noticed Laren, still in his seat and looking quite nonplussed, and suddenly couldn't resist taking one more parting shot. "I'm sorry you had to sit all the way out here. I trust you weren't too bored?"

[Atton Kaelan]

Atton nodded and got up, his mind already going over what he was going to tell the Grandmaster. He needed her approval for this sort of thing, though he had left the Praxeum rather suddenly. She would probably ask him about that...but he would worry about that later. He smiled slightly at Bijou as he walked over.

"All right then. Once I get approval from the Council, we can get underway. Is there a secure place where I can send a transmission?"

[The Charactator]

"Actually, the networks are much more reliable here in the Senate District. We should be able to stand before the council within the hour..."
Bijou looked back at the dispersing Senators. The Kaminoan was still watching her impassively. "And knowing them, I think they'd prefer to keep this formal. This seems to be a pretty sensitive mission for the planet involved."

She offered her hand, to guide him out to the transport queue. "To be honest, I'm also rather excited about this. I'd rather do it with no possibility for problems." She let a rare smile crack across her face. "I don't want my coworkers to have anything to use against me, if you know what I mean."

[Atton Kaelan]

"Mhmm..."

Atton also hoped that this little mission went off without a hitch, as he didn't feel like getting involved in some giant conspiracy. With any luck, this investigation would be quick and painless. He cleared his throat and straightened his robes before heading over to the comms.

"Right...here goes. Hope she's not busy..."

He punched in the frequency and began to send a transmission to the Jedi Praxeum of Yavin IV.

[HeartBreaker Series8]

Suddenly the miniature blue holo-projection of a huge Talz sitting upon a robustly solid throne-like chair appeared, dressed in tightly fitted dark green Jedi robes.

Master Guit buzzed in his native Talzzi, but due to the vocorder he wore about his neck, a deep melodious voice rolled out in galactic basic, "Greetings Atton Kaelan. Your channel is secure; speak on what need you have of the Council's wisdom."

[Atton Kaelan]

Atton nodded to the hologram.

"Master, with your blessing, I'll be escorting a secretary of Senator Samoel Marcus to Kamino for an investigation there."

He paused for a second, wondering if he should let Bijou explain the details, as he wasn't that great with stats.

"If you wish, I can have her explain the details."

[HeartBreaker Series8]

The Talz Master digested this statement for a few long moments of silence, finally responding in his buzzing native tongue, though the vocorder rich basic quickly relegates the sound into the background,

::A request for a Jedi escort is no small matter, though the Council of course wishes to support the Senate in any way we can. This line is secure, kindly transmit the details of this investigation so that the Council may record this matter appropriately. For now, Atton Kaelan, you have temporary leave to travel with the Senator's representative and act as the eyes and ears of the council. Direct intervention is *not* approved at this time. We will require a report once you've arrived on Kamino and assessed the situation, after which we will render our standing orders. May the Force be with you::

Turning his four eyed gaze upon the arrayed group of New Republic representatives, the tiny figure of the massive Jedi slowly stands, his shaggy hair slightly swaying, and gives a bow of respect, deep intonation quickly drowning out the buzzing once more, ::The Council thanks you Senator Marcus, for seeking the wisdom of the Jedi Council. Atton Kaelan will be a fine asset to your fact finding mission::

Awaiting any further questions or comments patiently, the Talz then falls silent.

[Atton Kaelan]

Atton nodded his understanding.

"Yes Master. I'll contact you again once we reach Kamino. Hang on a sec, we'll have that information for you in a bit."

He turned to Bijou.

"Go ahead and send him that info."

[HeartBreaker Series8]

Giving a single slight shift of his wide head, Master Guit's version of a nod, the Jedi waited patiently for the encoded transfer of information. The Council would no doubt pour over these records to confirm that one of their Knights was indeed needed on the case.