It's allright, I know my imaginations drifts away. I have seen Episode II plenty of times and thought maybe people might help me determine how far off base my conclusions were. I mean, h311, whether or not it panned out, I still think it would have been cool for Anakin's pal on Tattoine to find Massassi Warrior Armor and have the buddy buddy relationship apparent in ESB with Darth Vader. Eh, no violent death or anything, simply an individual response to finding out too late that a loved one is always mortal, same as anyone I guess. I just figured if you watched Episode II with the intent of checking Yoda's interaction with Palpatine plus outside "pertinent" script, there seemed however remotely a chance for Yoda to feign obliviousness to circumstances known to people who have seen the rest of Star Wars.

(Possibly Stupid) Reason #1:
TPM
<Obi Wan Kenobi> But Master Yoda said I should mindful of the future... (perhaps implying knowledge the other Jedi are going to be slaughtered -- very far fetched)

#2
TCW
<Yoda> Too sure of themselves they are, even the older, more experienced Jedi.

(This one is far fetched and only through broken English possibly relevant)
#3
TCW
<Yoda> Until caught the killer is, *our* opinion - she must respect
Followed closely by Palpatine playing Chancellor with Anakin, this is deep in the movie.

#4
TCW
<Yoda> Only the Dark Lord of the Sith is aware of our [shortened capabilities]
Spoken in the presence of Palpatine.

And last but not least, the CGI close-up of Yoda when Amidala's life had just been threatened in the beginning and the Council was discussing with Palpatine what to do ->
<Palpatine> I realize this disruption would mean added security, but perhaps an old friend, Obi Wan Kenobi.

If you see the possibility I'm not a complete geek (though I hold no grudge to those who do) make a concious effort to at least humor the idea that Yoda was aware of Palpatine when watching Episode II. As was said in Episode I through Qui Gon - Your focus determines your reality. That is all. If only more nerds were as understanding perhaps pencil protectors wouldn't be a defining point

or as defining. They have their function, stylish no, but functional.

Dan