Her skin glows. A bright lavender haze. His hand approaches her cheek and he feels more warmth than he knows possible emitting from her skin. For a moment he wonders if he could make do with just this. Long ago, it was considered inappropriate for Bothans to get close to other species as inter-species bonds…
On the bridge of an Imperial Star Destroyer halfway between Bespin and Tatooine, two men argue over money. “Due to the circumstances of Captain Solo’s capture, the Empire must deduct a small portion of your pay.” “That is not what I consider small.” “It’s more than reasonable for the loss of five of my best…