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Luke tests Alana's sensitivity to the Force, whilst his sister, Leia Solo, looks on.
 
128 INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON – MAIN HOLD AREA.

LUKE sits cross-legged in the FALCON’S main hold. Three cargo boxes are arranged in front of him. LUKE smiles and motions to ALANA. LEIA and OXUS watch from the side.
LUKE: Come, sit. Make yourself comfortable.
ALANA sits on the floor facing LUKE.
LUKE: Now, I want you to relax. Open your mind, the same way you did back on Kessel. Feel yourself connecting to the Force, and it will allow you to perceive things that your eyes cannot. (indicating cargo boxes) See if you can tell me what’s inside these containers.
ALANA narrows her eyes in concentration. After a moment she points to the middle box.
ALANA: They all contain tools. There’s an impulse detector in that one. The one on the right contains a hydrospanner, and there’s a pair of graspers in the one on the left.
LUKE: That’s amazing. It’s taken some of my other students weeks to be able to do that! Let’s see if we can’t push you a little further.
ALANA: Further? I don’t know...
LEIA: You can do it, Alana, trust him. I too was initially surprised by what I was capable of. You clearly have exceptional ability.
ALANA is flattered and blushes at this compliment from LEIA.
LUKE: Focus on the containers, and picture them rising in the air. Try the smallest first.
ALANA is enthusiastic and keen to attempt this, and she concentrates again. After a moment the smaller box gently lifts with a wobble. It floats a few feet off the decking before it drops back down, ALANA sighing at the exertion. OXUS applauds.
OXUS: Amazing!
ALANA: It is amazing, Uncle! I could feel myself being pulled towards the box, as if to counter its weight. It took all my effort just to remain still!
LUKE applauds.
LUKE: You see? You’re more talented than you realize.
LEIA: Yes, most impressive, Alana!
ALANA turns to her, eyes wide with marvel.
ALANA: But the way you both pushed those troopers...! (shakes head) That’s much more impressive than simply moving boxes around!
LUKE: All in due time, Alana. You already possess the skills that will enable you to do so much more.
LUKE gestures toward the boxes. The lids unlatch and the tools drift out, floating to ALANA. LEIA rolls her eyes, grinning.
LEIA: Show off!

 
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