Trelain watched her apprentice squirm slightly or maybe that was all in the Darth's head. She could feel the conflict within the former Jedi, but also the resolve to see this through.
You're right, words are worthless, she said. The ISB traded in lies, and what were lies if not empty words? One could almost say that Trelain was the queen of lies herself now, and that meant that actions would be needed.
But Trelain also knew methods that could not be faked and that could not be fooled. Thoughts and intentions were almost as strong as actions, and the Sith Lord knew a thing or two about discerning thoughts and intentions.
You will bring me the head of a Jedi within the next month, she said, matter of factly. But in the meantime, I have other ways to evaluate your loyalty, she said.
She pushed herself to her feet and walked toward her apprentice. Her eyes were purely predatory now as she looked down at Sarella, and it would be enough to send a chill down her mind.
Here is how this exercise will work. I will look into your mind at anything I want. I'm sure you're familiar with such techniques. If you do not resist, there will be no discomfort. If you resist, I will press on. The more you resist, the more pain. Resist too much and it will rip your mind to shreds, she said.
You're right, words are worthless, she said. The ISB traded in lies, and what were lies if not empty words? One could almost say that Trelain was the queen of lies herself now, and that meant that actions would be needed.
But Trelain also knew methods that could not be faked and that could not be fooled. Thoughts and intentions were almost as strong as actions, and the Sith Lord knew a thing or two about discerning thoughts and intentions.
You will bring me the head of a Jedi within the next month, she said, matter of factly. But in the meantime, I have other ways to evaluate your loyalty, she said.
She pushed herself to her feet and walked toward her apprentice. Her eyes were purely predatory now as she looked down at Sarella, and it would be enough to send a chill down her mind.
Here is how this exercise will work. I will look into your mind at anything I want. I'm sure you're familiar with such techniques. If you do not resist, there will be no discomfort. If you resist, I will press on. The more you resist, the more pain. Resist too much and it will rip your mind to shreds, she said.