[Mara snorts, and turns away. At least he doesn't take insults lying down; always a good sign, though of what beyond that, she isn't sure. Still, she files away is name for later. As for hers, well. Mara considers lying, but there's no point.] Mara Jade.
[The Emperor would never linger on weakness in front of another. The thought is a comforting one. She tilts her head, wondering if she should even get herself involved in this, but... well, she is already, isn't she? There are no coincidences in the Force.]
You're here to count heads? [She lets the skepticism bleed into her voice. She's met, even worked with, Imperial beancounters. They usually don't talk back.]
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[The Emperor would never linger on weakness in front of another. The thought is a comforting one. She tilts her head, wondering if she should even get herself involved in this, but... well, she is already, isn't she? There are no coincidences in the Force.]
You're here to count heads? [She lets the skepticism bleed into her voice. She's met, even worked with, Imperial beancounters. They usually don't talk back.]