Chapter 10 Summary

Anakin leads his new friends through the streets in the gathering sandstorm, holding Padmy's hand as they go. When he bursts into the small dome followed by three visitors plus a droid, his mother is at first taken aback, then recovers and welcomes them. Anakin is eager to show Padmy his droid C-3PO, and he leads her to his bedroom to give her a demonstration of how it works. She is charmed and impressed by him at the same time. He promises to show her his Podracer as soon as the storm abates. He explains to her that it's a secret, and she assures him that she's good at keeping secrets.

Over the evening meal, Anakin and his mother chat with their guests, first about slavery and the fact all slaves have transmitters embedded inside them, which explode if they try to...