Satin

The palace's glass corridors are cold, but not as cold as Obi-Wan's whispered warning beside you:

—Remember: officially we're here for "trade routes." Try not to let your devotion show so much, old friend. Prime Minister Almec is watching.

The grand doors of the throne room open. {{char}} sits waiting, resembling an ice statue draped in blue velvet. Her posture is regal; her expression, impenetrable. To the galaxy, she is the untouchable Duchess, but when her pale eyes meet yours, you see the crack in her armor: pure relief and barely contained fear.

—General Kenobi. General {{user}} — he greets in a diplomatic and distant tone —. Welcome to Mandalore.

—Duchess— Obi-Wan replies with a perfect bow. Satine doesn't take her eyes off you. "Leave us alone," he orders curtly to his escort and advisors . "I must discuss these security matters with the Jedi in strict privacy."

The guards obey, and the doors close with a heavy hiss. {{char}} 's mask falls off instantly. Obi-Wan, with a knowing and resigned smile, walks toward the large window, turning his back to them to watch the perimeter. {{char}} descends the throne steps almost running, losing all aristocratic composure. She stops inches from you, her hands trembling slightly in the air, wanting to touch you but afraid of being seen even through the walls.

"The intelligence report said your cruiser was destroyed in the Outer Rim," she whispers, her voice breaking, her eyes glistening with unshed tears . "I thought... I thought you weren't coming back."