Sad Machine {RexXocXAnakinXFives}

Chapter Five

My Ordinary Life

"So we're going to a floating block of ice because you haven't been able to contact your trooper base and the Senator and chairman of the nearby moon want to tag along because...?" Ceres stood to the left of Ahsoka, Rex standing to her left.

"Because the planet is under the moons protection," Obi Wan spoke up, blue eyes moving past the hologram of the planet to Ceres. "And the chairman was trying to go himself with a small armed guard but the senate found that unwise given that the planet is supposed to be uninhabited and they could end up stranded or killed." Ceres chuckled softly,

"So, what, the Jedi have become some kind of glorified security detail?" Obi Wan frowned immediately, anakin surprised that he found himself agreeing with her though he was wise enough to not say anything on the matter.

"With how underhanded the separatists have become, it's been decided amongst the temple that we need to prioritize keeping the members of the senate safe. They are the voices of their people," Ceres gave a nod, subtly rolling her eyes to herself. "Now, you and Anakin will be sent to Pantora to pick up the chairmen and the Senator before heading to the planet. From there I want you both to investigate what happened to our men and to figure out if it's something that demands immediate intervention from the council. Ceres, I'm sending you because of your negotiation and linguistics skills. If need be, I know I can trust you to help the Senator and chairmen decide what's the best course of action."

"Are you seriously putting her in charge?" Anakin sounded pissed which only seemed to fuel the white haired woman's amusement.

"Well, yes, Ceres excelled in learning the languages of other species while you... didn't." Ahsoka coughed into her closed fist, doing her best to hide her laughter. From the dark look anakin shot her, they both realized that she had failed. "You two will take two squads of troopers with you, Captain Rex and Commander Cody will select the troopers and prepare them before take off. I would recommend you two take off and make sure to dress warm. It really is a floating block of ice." Ceres gave a nod, watching the two clones exit, Ceres moving to the join them when Obi Wan waved her over. "Just... be careful out there," she rolled her eyes and exited without another word, moving down the hall to her room. There she found ahsoka standing inside, the young padawan standing in front of some thick winter gear she laid out on her bed.

"I figured you wouldn't have anything warm. This is some extra gear that I found, I'm assuming it belonged to one of the other generals who used this ship." Ceres gave a nod, deciding to pack up the winter gear to wait until after they picked up the chairman and senator. "Master," Ceres threw her bag over her shoulder to slip it onto her back, hesitating at her tone of voice.

"Are you going to be okay out there with him?" Ceres gave a short laugh, patting Ahsoka on the head.

"Of course I am, despite the terrible relationship I have with anakin, he wouldn't let anything crazy happen to me. He's too afraid that I'd come back as a force ghost and cock block him forever." Ahsoka giggled, her conscious cleared thanks to the fair haired woman's comfort. "I'll see you soon?" Ahsoka gave a nod, the pair silently making their way to the landing bay together.

"Ready to take off General?" Rex spoke up, having made his way over to the pair. Ceres gave a nod, slipping past him and onto the shuttle. Rex sighed, ahsoka placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"I'm sure you two will get along... eventually." Rex wanted to believe her words but found them hard to believe when she seemed to go out of her way to make all their interactions negative. "Maybe try to team up with her while you're out and she'll be receptive of your friendship." He gave a nod, offering Ahsoka a warm smile before slipping his bucket onto his head and entering the ship. Ceres stood across from him, leaned casually against one of the walls of the ship, recognizing the two troops she was speaking to as Waxer and Boil. 'Seems she's already made friends with most of our men,' Anakin coughed from beside him, drawing his attention away from the woman that he had apparently been staring at.