“I’ve never disobeyed an order,” said the ARC captain. Zey didn’t seem to have the strength to turn and look at his former aide, just shutting his eyes as if he was waiting for the coup de grâce. “What am I supposed to do? Pick and choose? That’s the irony. The Jedi thought we were excellent troops because we’re so disciplined and we obey orders, but when we obey all orders—and they’re lawful orders, remember—then we’ve betrayed them. Can’t have it both ways, General.” Zey summoned up some effort and stumbled toward his desk to slump over it.
