"We'll be leaving tomorrow. In the morning we move the ship to a different bay to get it loaded, and depart once the cargo is onboard."

"Yes, Master - what can I do to serve you, there?"

"I'll make arrangements with the dockmaster. I want you to sweep out the hold and ensure it's presentable."

She nods her head deeply, as graceful of a little bow as she can do while walking. "I'll see to it, Master."

"Good girl."

Tiny wiggle! "Thank you, Master."

Then to the ship. Once they're safely on board, Elesse explains more.

"The job is to transport some gladiators to their next engagement. I was able to convince the Black Sun that they won't need to send an escort to ride along, just to give me the control to their shock collars."

She leans against Elesse, double checks that they're not being monitored - and slides properly into being Anakin.

"We can't just - let them go, though, can we. Not and keep our cover."

"It would be... difficult."

"...Yeah."

"I could - take over for one of them, maybe, but..."

"We would have to convince the others to cooperate."

"Yeah..."

"If you put me forward, I could just - win fights without significantly injuring anyone, and then you could also build a reputation off me, but that - risks drawing too much attention too quickly..."

"Perhaps. But if we can climb the chain quickly, we could be done with the mission sooner..."

Nod. "And - even if we draw too much attention, that could be... Illuminating on its own."

"Depending on what sort of attention we garner."

"We might be able to steer it, a little."

"In the best case, yes."

Small nod.

"Do you want to change our approach?"

She shrugs; her emotions and thoughts are conflicted. "I don't know. I feel like - we're operating in the dark, here."

"I don't like - standing by and watching others hurt, but we're making progress the way we are, and... We've made a difference for some people."

"We have. So we'll get to the fights and reassess based on the situation there."

Soft smile back. "It's a plan, then."

"Excellent." And then to their respective tasks.

Anakin's as efficient as ever, and even earns herself enough spare time to run a few quick errands into the city - and enough spare time to cuddle Elesse for longer than normal that night, face pressed into her shoulder.

(Technically, Anakin has her own bunk, but - it's Ani's, really, and clearly meant for a slave. Uncomfortable, tiny, dim. She likes sharing Elesse's bunk far more than sleeping down there.)

It's soothing- and in keeping with their cover. No harm in letting Anakin spend most nights with her, even when they have company.

The next day, they get the ship moved and are introduced to their less-than-perfectly willing passengers: two Gamorrean brothers and a Weequay.