"I mean what I say, Lord Maul."
The response is steady, and certain. After all, she once trained to spend her life and service given to the Senate. She knows how to be as subtle or overt as necessary.
She knows the value of truth, and with him, never falters.
"Always."
For a moment, he said nothing. The words settled deep inside him, in a place he'd spent years trying to bury beneath anger, war, and purpose. His gaze remained on her.
Steady. . .Searching.
"You should be careful with words like that."
His voice was low.