Sad Machine {RexXocXAnakinXFives}

Chapter Nine

Wish I knew you

   "My aching head," Ahsoka whined, soft blue eyes pinching shut as she fell into step next to her white haired master. "Why didn't you tell me it would suck so much," she continued, earning a comforting pat on the back from her grinning master, Ceres having been unaffected by her previous nights poor decisions.

      "I tried to tell you not to, but no," she teased lightly, following the younger woman towards the control room. "Why don't you pop over to Kix and see if he has anything he can give you for that?" Ahsoka gave a nod, turning left and heading towards the med bay, Ceres shaking her head behind the retreating girl before entering the command center. "What are those," her violet eyes landed on several large vases of flowers, a pair of clones carrying them in and setting them where there was free space.

      "They're for you, apparently," Anakin frowned, holding up a small card that was in a neat black envelope. "From one R.C.," she felt a small smirk spread across her lips as she crossed the room to snatch the card away from him.

      "R.C.? I believe those are the initials of a rather important senator," Obi wan spoke calmly, stroking his beard in thought. "It seems you captured the mans affections while guarding the Senators," 'ah, yes, my cover story'. She opened the envelope, ignoring the surprised look Anakin shot in Obi Wans direction.

               Till tonight, my sweet Doctor.

       Ceres couldn't help the cat like grin that spread across her lips, feeling Anakins jealousy flare.

     "Yes and it appears I have dinner plans with said Senator, so if we could get the ball rolling, gentlemen." Her violet eyes moved from the card in her hand to the two men who had just entered, a frown marring the blonds face as they took in the vast floral arrangements in the room.

     "It looks like someone has quite the admirer," Cody spoke offhandedly, casually glancing over at his brother.

     "Yes, Ceres has caught the attention of a rather wealthy Senator even though that goes against the Jedi code." Ceres scoffed at Anakins words, a fine brow arching at the blue eyed mans displeasure.

    "Really? Because not even a month ago you were reminding me that I wasn't a 'real Jedi' and now you expect me to follow your silly rules? How foolish of you, Anakin." His name held a bite to it, her violet eyes moving to his old master. "Now what is it that you needed, General Kenobi," Anakin glared, clearly annoyed by the young woman's dismissal.

    "Right," Obi wan had to fight a grin from spreading across his lips at the small verbal duel that had occurred between the fuming Jedi Knights. 'So much for growing up and out of their childish behaviors,' "Ceres, you will be on another security detail at the Senate building. It seems your dashing Senator has personally requested you. Meanwhile, Anakin, you and your Padawan will be escorting the Chancellor on a meet and greet around the capital. He too, requested you by name, Anakin. Rex, you will be working alongside Commander Fox to ensure that nothing slips below the radar. Cody, you're with me," Ceres gave a nod and turned on her heel, Ahsoka falling into step with her as the pair exited the room.

     "So," she began, Ceres having been lulled into a false sense of security by the silence that had enveloped them. "Senator Clovis, huh? Was that the man from last night?" Ceres felt her back straighten unconsciously as she felt the approach of Anakin and Rex.