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[Some might recognize the cat - the stray cat that seemed to hate Anakin before - behind said Sith. So what if the fuzzy creature is batting a ball between his paws and being downright charming? So what?]

My talents are going to waste. I'm accepting students, but if you don't show any talent with the Force, I will drop you.

[He wants his own army because why the hell not?]

Ben, you're my first student. [No matter what a certain once-Padawan says! ~~Yes, he is that childish.~~] Don't be late tonight.

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[Because he is the Force's answer for...something. Not stability, that's for sure. Crazy?]

It's up to them if they volunteer. I'm not imprisoning anyone.

[Siiiiigh.]

Nonetheless, I am asking you not to maim anyone. Or destroy any of the buildings.

[She's worked with Force users okay. Maketh has Seen Things.]

Discovering if someone can manipulate the Force doesn't require maiming or destruction. [Gee, stop being offensive.]

[She just gives him a look.]

And yet the Inquisitors always seemed to manage it.

Are they me?

All I know about you is your military record.

[Which is filled with. Uh. Similar escapades.]

Sir.

Then don't make any assumptions.

[Yeah he will break something.]

[The look she gives him is not filled with confidence.]

Yes, sir.

I can sense whether or not someone has innate abilities. I will only test them if they are...interesting.

There are many individuals with power here. Some of it may even be compatible enough with the Force to mesh with your training. [She's been thinking about this carefully.] But many of them, I fear, will not.

We need as many fighters as possible. Even if their abilities don't connect with the Force, I need them functional and ready to defend the civilians.

[Don't. Break. Her. Guardsmen.]

You should be thanking me for potentially making them stronger. [He has taught others, so teaching isn't completely beyond his scope - even if he's now...less sane.] I can teach them how to really fight.

[And enjoy it.]

[Maketh clears her throat, swallowing down her unease. She knows very well that she can't prevent him from doing this - only try to direct him away from damaging anyone permanently. This man isn't the Darth Vader she knew - yet - but stars, he's come close.]

Of course, General. The prowess of the Jedi is legendary.

I only--request that you be thoughtful. Of what it would mean to lose potential resources at this stage. The gods are---very strong now.

Let's focus instead - not on what we might lose - but we will gain if powers are unlocked and unleashed. [Power is always the answer for him. If the gods are strong, they need to be stronger. It's as simple as that.]

Of--of course you are right, General. [He's going to do this no matter what she might say. Wonderful.]

That's better. You know, you could smile a little. This is a good start for all of us.

[Hi, I'm unhinged. What's your name?]

[It's a very good thing they're not doing this in person, or Maketh wouldn't have been able to hide her reaction.

When she does respond, it's the picture of Imperial politeness.]

As you say, General. [Smiiiiiile.] Of course you are correct.

Of course. [Always. Except when he's not.

Which is often.

Sorry, Maketh.]

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