EXTERIOR SHOT - TRADE FEDERATION BATTLESHIP
RUNE: I still don't like this. Getting so closely involved with the Sith---
NUTE: What's not to like? We're both after the same thing: power. You best remember who holds the power here, Hako.
RUNE: But we know almost nothing about them. If it's discovered that we're working with---
Sound effect of hologram activating.
GRIEVOUS: (O.S.) You are in need of my services, Viceroy?
NUTE: Lord Grievous. Lord Sidious has told us of your efficient reputation.
Grievous simply stares at the Nemoidians.
NUTE: Ah, well, a Naboo royal crusier has gotten past our blockade. We are certain Queen Amidala was onboard. The ship was damaged during the escape, and according to our projections will be unable to make it to Coruscant in its current condition. You are to see to it the Queen is intercepted and returned to Naboo.
Again, Grievous says nothing. This makes Nute and Rune uneasy.
NUTE: Is there anything---
Greivous cuts him off, O.S.
GREIVOUS: That will be all Viceroy.
Sound effect of hologram deactivating.
RUNE: Quiet one, isn't he?