For the time being. [ anakin barely lifts his eyes from the controls. once, he turns his head enough to catch her — he assumes she's a her — out of the corner of his eye. they should be in the clear. he doesn't like the lingering shade of a warning.

he would love to blame kylo ren for muddying the force again, but it's not him. for once. anakin's lips press into a solemn line. ]

We'll be safe once we reach the rendezvous point, [ he continues neutrally. her second question goes unanswered, partly because he doesn't know, partly because he doubts the news will be good. ] Until then, I suggest returning to your seat. They may try to give chase.

[ mostly for the sake of the girl he knows is listening in, anakin states, ] You can assure your Empress she will be safe.

[ hear that, kylo? no threatening the empress. ]