FX: The door crashes down in front of them.

SSKEER:

Of course we did. A Jedi’sss word is their bond.

KEEVE TRENNIS:

You can put those blasters down now. You’re safe.

RALEIGH:

What? (REALIZING HE’S AIMING AT THEM) Oh, sorry.

FX: The Jedi deactivate their lightsabers, entering the room.

KEEVE TRENNIS:

My name’s Keeve Trennis and the lug with one arm is Sskeer.

SSKEER:

(GROWLS AT HER IMPERTINENCE)

KEEVE TRENNIS:

Are you hurt?

MACKEN:

Just finding it hard to breathe.

SSKEER:

Jedi…

KEEVE TRENNIS:

The Force is with us.

SSKEER & KEEVE TRENNIS TOGETHER:

The Force is strong.

FX: The low bass effect of the Force in use plus a whoosh as the air is cleared.

SSKEER:

Isss that better?

MACKEN:

(COUGHING) How did—? Actually, it doesn’t matter. Thank you.


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