I will not say I mean you no harm. That would insult your intelligence, because you have no reason to believe me.
[He's not trying to forge a bond of trust. There isn't time for that. It would be more accurate to say that he wants a bond of need. For all that, when the glow leaves her eyes, it's encouraging. He's read about the powers of this "weapon".]
Those who are hunting you are not my allies. In fact, I have deceived them in order to reach you.
[A little honesty won't necessarily hurt him. The deception wasn't particularly cunning. Throughout the Empire, people are constantly pulling rank or undercutting each other to carry out tasks that might help them curry favor with the emperor. He's sure that's what they think he's doing—seeking to counteract some disfavor.]
no subject
[He's not trying to forge a bond of trust. There isn't time for that. It would be more accurate to say that he wants a bond of need. For all that, when the glow leaves her eyes, it's encouraging. He's read about the powers of this "weapon".]
Those who are hunting you are not my allies. In fact, I have deceived them in order to reach you.
[A little honesty won't necessarily hurt him. The deception wasn't particularly cunning. Throughout the Empire, people are constantly pulling rank or undercutting each other to carry out tasks that might help them curry favor with the emperor. He's sure that's what they think he's doing—seeking to counteract some disfavor.]