Partially, it complies with your directives, yet it also acknowledges and responds to your specific commands with remarkable precision. Escape is certainly not part of its programmed strategy; its mission is to engage and confront its adversaries. I, on the other hand, must confront him alone, without any distractions or interference. Red Five, my loyal ship, stands by ready, its engines warmed up and systems fully operational.
Look, Princess, let’s be clear about this: I’m not involved in this for the sake of your revolution. Nor am I doing this solely for you or your cause. My motivations are straightforward and material—I expect to be well compensated for my efforts and risks. Money is my motive, plain and simple. Some might call it greed, but I prefer to see it as a stroke of luck that has brought me this opportunity.
And speaking of beliefs, you don’t subscribe to the notion of the Force, do you? You lack faith in that mysterious, intangible energy that some claim guides their actions and destiny.
