AMBASSADOR CEROX:

Yes, yes. Of course. Let’s get it over with.

FX: Creighton and Ambassador Cerox begin to walk out. Creighton catches Ambassador Cerox’s arm.

CREIGHTON:

Wait!

AMBASSADOR CEROX:

What’s the meaning of this? I really must pro—

CREIGHTON:

(CUTTING HER OFF)

Something’s wrong.

(Beat, then FIRM)

Wait here.

FX: Creighton’s lightsaber activates. He runs out into the ballroom proper. We follow him out. We hear a droid’s thrusters.

AMBASSADOR CEROX:

Really!

MORTON SAN TEKKA:

(SURPRISED)

What’s that droid doing in here? There aren’t supposed to be any droids!

CREIGHTON:

(CALLING)

Stop! Everyone—please. That droid! Sto—

FX: But he’s too late. There’s a massive, deafening explosion. It fills the soundscape, rumbling through the whole spire.

END OF PART ONE

Star Wars The High Republic The Battle of Jedha Scene 21