- Qui-Gon runs from the advancing battle droid carriers and bumps into a Naboo native, Jar Jar Binks.
- Jar Jar misunderstands the situation and, believing Qui-Gon saved his life, says he owes him life-debt.
- The two run into Obi-Wan. Seeking a safe place to hide, the Jedi convince Jar Jar to take them to Gunga City… even though Jar Jar has technically been banished.