StarWars Shadows of the past (revising + adding)

Chapter 23

It wasn't long before they were stepping out of the transport at Darenins. The place looked much like Dex's back on Coruscant, Luke thought. The same booths and free standing tables. The group breezed past him into the diner. There weren't many people inside.

"Looks like we beat the rush." Calune thought out loud. A waiter droid rolled past as Ulonna grabbed at its attention.

"Is Darenin in?" she asked. Darenin came out to the sound of her voice, she came right over and hugged her.

"Hay you, how's life treating yea?" Darenin asked.

"Very well. How's business?"

"I can't complain. You looked great out there. We watched it on the tellascreen. Didn't we guys." Darenin spoke out to the only two guys in the establishment. They were leaning ageist the counter to the left of the room. They mumbled something under their breaths and went back to their drinks. "Well any way, I thought you looked great out there."

"Thanks, I haven't done it in three years," she admitted. The rest of the group brushed past her and sat down at a long table. Luke had stopped behind her and waited. She realized he was standing there and asked if he would give her a moment. He nodded and she watched him brush past her and sat down with the others.

"Who's the guy?" Darenin asked grabbing at her attention. Ulonna turned back with an uncontrolled grin on her face.

"A friend," she replied. The exasperation on her face said that he meant more to her than just a friend. Darenin cock an eyebrow, "a friend huh."

"I know what you're thinking Darenin," she said cutting her off. "I know what I said, about not letting anyone in, but," her exasperation became serious. "Time changes people."

"Yes it does," she agreed. "So, who is he?" she asked again.

"Skywalker," she answered timidly.

"Really," she said. "A Kavr with a Skywalker, that's unusual. Are you hanging around with the nobles now?" she questioned.

"Not exactly," Ulonna replied. "That," she said turning to look over at him. "Is Luke Skywalker," she whispered. Darenin's eyes widened as she put his name together.

"Sedern!" she said aloud. Ulonna nodded quietly

"The very one," she answered. Darenin turned to her friend and stared at her intently. Ulonna knew what she was thinking and changed the subject before she could ask.

"Would you like to meet him?" She inquired.

"I would love to," Darenin replied excited, but she was interrupted by one of the men, asking for another round of drinks.

"Excuse me for a moment." She said rolling her eyes.

"Back to work, huh?"

"Never ends." Darenin answered as she walked back behind the counter.

"Never dues," Ulonna whispered. She stood there for a moment before returning to the table. Zen stopped her before she sat down.

"I need to speak with you." He said taking her arm. They walked over to the door where they came in.

"What is it Zen?" she asked, but Zen hesitated.

"How do I say this? Just don't shoot the messenger." Ulonna cracked a smile.