The woman spoke up, her voice cracking.

“There aren’t any ships left. They’ve all gone, and they aren’t coming back. This is the only way offworld, and Minister Ecka’s order made it sound like…made it sound like…”

Loden reached out a hand, touching the side of the woman’s face, and she calmed, an ease returning to her manner.

“You will not worry,” he said, in a low, resonant tone Bell recognized. Loden was using the Force to add weight to his words, to cut through the surrounding chaos and anxiety. “Focus on your family, your child. Keep them safe. I will take care of the rest.”

The woman nodded, and even smiled.


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