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THE MISSION was clear: to uncover the truth behind a recent separatist plot. But as they set foot on the planet, the atmosphere felt charged, almost electric.
As they made their way through the bustling streets, Anakin shot Aruna a sidelong glance. "You know, I can't shake this feeling that there's more going on here than meets the eye."
"What do you mean?" Aruna asked, raising an eyebrow as she scanned their surroundings.
"I mean, why did the Duchess ask for the Jedi? She seems... overly interested in Obi-Wan," Anakin replied, a hint of mischief in his voice.
Aruna smirked, her curiosity piqued. "You think there's something between them? Like a secret romance?"
"I wouldn't put it past them," Anakin said, shrugging casually, though the playful glint in his eyes betrayed his amusement. "Obi-Wan has that 'charming' thing down, after all."
"I'll give him that," Aruna agreed, crossing her arms. "But would he ever let himself get involved? You know how he is about attachments."
"Yeah, well, he also has a soft spot for strong women," Anakin teased, nudging her playfully. "Maybe he's had a secret crush on the Duchess all along."
"Or maybe he's hiding a scandalous affair," she shot back, enjoying the banter. "Can you imagine? The esteemed Jedi Knight, entangled with a duchess?"
"Now you're getting carried away," Anakin laughed, shaking his head. "But I could see it. You should have seen him when we first arrived; he couldn't take his eyes off her."
"Hmm. Maybe we should do some investigating," Aruna suggested, her competitive spirit igniting. "We could follow him and see how he interacts with her. If there's something there, it'll come out."
"Sounds like a plan," Anakin replied, grinning. "Just don't let him catch us. He'll never let us live it down."
With a newfound sense of purpose, the duo quietly made their way to the Duchess's chambers, careful to stay out of sight. As they approached, they could see Obi-Wan and Duchess Satine deep in conversation, her expression serious as she leaned in close to him.
Aruna glanced at Anakin, her eyes wide with intrigue. "Look at that. They look cozy."
"Too cozy for my liking," Anakin muttered, his brow furrowing as he watched Obi-Wan's body language. "There's definitely something here."
As they continued to eavesdrop, Aruna caught snippets of their conversation, her curiosity mounting. "I'll always be loyal to my people, Satine," Obi-Wan said, his tone earnest. "But you know I cannot abandon my duties as a Jedi."
"You are not just a Jedi to me, Obi-Wan," the Duchess replied, her voice low and filled with emotion. "I wish things could have been different."
Anakin raised an eyebrow at Aruna, a smirk on his lips. "Wow. This is getting better by the minute."
