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You know, Mopu reminds me of my home planet, Ma’achal.

The trees are so immense that you can plant crops on their branches and cities in their crowns.

The winds would come at night and rock me in my bed.

I haven’t thought of my home in many years.

I do miss my brothers and sisters though.

Of course you do!

Do you have family, Kizzy?

Two boys, but they’re gone now, poor lambs.

I’m sorry to hear that.

Do you have anyone, dear?

I was raised by my father...

Well, we’re all here now.

But he died when I was very young.

‘‘Empire is family.’’

‘‘Empire is family.’’

Speaking of...

Where’s Rhivka gotten to?

I don’t know.

I’ll go look for her.