"A little," Bastila admits. She doesn't close their Bond, so he can read what she feels easily if he wants to. Even if he doesn't, probably, which can be the not-so-fun part of a Force Bond, as they found out the hard way in the last year.

But tonight, she doesn't mind. It's probably easier this way. Easier than putting words on the hesitation and the regret...

"But please, don't go," she adds quickly. "It's good to see you."