It wouldn't be the first time I've been someone else's pawn.

[ The force, Passione… he's always been nothing more than a cog in someone's machine, hasn't he? Always beholden to the wants or needs of somebody else. And he's fine with that. This isn't that different, really, other than the fact he's acting in his own interests. Which… is weird. ]

Besides, even if I did object, [ a beat of hesitation, before he glances back towards her, tilts his head from side to side in thought. ] I don't think I can just… leave. So, why not work towards something.

[ That wish… If he could attain it, things can be put right, mistakes undone. ]