At the senate, they asked us to join the others in the senate arena. Soon, there are a large group of senators crowding togehter at the senate floor. I estimate that 1/10 the entire senate was staying at the hotel, and we're all pushed together down here in a crowd.

"I don't feel right about this," I tell my aide angrilly.

"My lady, they assured me that there was a safety issue just outsie and being here in the arena is for our own good," my aide replied. "They will make an announcement shortly." I look upwards, the booths that we normally sit at for council looming above us, as well as the podium where the head of senate speaks.

"We are not in a good position," I reply to my aide. "And perhaps I'm being pretentious, but the longer we wait here on the senate floor, the more I feel this may be a trap." I look to the doors. There are guards at each one, as there are when senate is in session.

"Listen," I tell my aide. "Circle the room. Find a guard who will allow us leave. We're sitting ducks out here if my instincts are sound. If you get out, put word to Alderaan immediatly of the current state of affairs, and then contact me on the communicator, and we shall leave together."

"Yes, m'lady," he replies, leaving my side. I walk closer to the center of the floor, waiting impatiently, watching for any sign that would confirm my suspicion.