The battered FREIGHTER rests with her ramp open on one of the landing pads jutting out over the emerald waters. Nearby, MECHANICS, R2 UNITS, and various other DROIDS hurry about as JAN DODONNA greets everyone coming off the SHIP.
DODONNA: Welcome back, everyone! King Oxus, this is a surprise! We have just contacted your advisors. They tell us that Ondos is now loyal to Emperor Amedda... that you have signed a treaty of allegiance with the Imperials! How can this be?
OXUS: My advisors are not thinking clearly, Commander. They are under the influence of a powerful spice gas, and are merely repeating what they have been told to say. Likewise, I too was not myself when I was made to sign that treaty. It is part of an Imperial plot to subjugate the entire galaxy.
DODONNA: The entire galaxy! But how can they...
ALANA: It’s true. I’ve heard it from Commander Kane himself, and we’ve also seen their preparations first hand.
CHEWBACCA growls. HAN sympathizes.
HAN: Yeah, a little closer than Chewie and Lando personally would have liked. But you’re all safe now, and that’s what matters, right?
LEIA casts a sidelong glance at HAN. He smiles at her, and looks to DODONNA.
HAN: (cont.) ...As soon as we had an idea where they were, Leia insisted on an immediate rescue. (to LEIA) ‘No time for bureaucracy’ - that’s what you said, right, Hon'?
LEIA raises a dubious eyebrow at her husband, but quickly finds herself unable to resist his charm.
LEIA: Yes, that’s exactly what I said.
DODONNA smiles at the newlyweds, then readdresses KING OXUS and ALANA.
DODONNA: I’m sure you both must be exhausted. Come, let me show you where you can both refresh yourselves.
LEIA: General Dodonna, Han and I don't mind if you show them to our apartment, they can freshen up there.
OXUS: Thank you. Thank you both.
LEIA smiles warmly and puts a comforting hand on ALANA'S shoulder.
LEIA: ...And please feel free to help yourself to anything in my wardrobe.
ALANA: (smiles) Thank you, Leia.