Gently, she pushed the shoulder bag toward him. “Then take him. Please.” “What would I do with him?” “This one is strong in the Force. In the right hands, he can become a powerful asset.” “Servitude of a different sort.” She ignored the remark. “Take him. Save him.” Palpatine regarded the newborn again. “Have you named him?” “Maul, he is called.” “Befitting the power you divine in him.” She nodded. “Take him.” Palpatine gazed at her and, motioning with his right hand, said, “You will forget this encounter.” She locked eyes with him. “I will try.” “For your own sake, I hope you do. Now, go.
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