Anakin doesn't recognize him at first without the drab uniform of the Republic Navy. Especially not without the telltale glint of his impeccably shiny rank insignia plaque. But beyond the uniform, there's the fact that the man's face - familiar as it is - is older. Much older than Anakin remembers from their last encounter.
Still, the man's voice is familiar enough that Anakin's breath catches in his throat. But only for a moment.
"Admiral Tarkin."
They'd had their differences, but were at least able to find some common ground as the Clone Wars waged on. At least until his Padawan was accused of treason and Tarkin all but leapt at the opportunity to prosecute her.
"This is..." Unusual? Unwanted? Finally, he settles on: "...unexpected."
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Still, the man's voice is familiar enough that Anakin's breath catches in his throat. But only for a moment.
"Admiral Tarkin."
They'd had their differences, but were at least able to find some common ground as the Clone Wars waged on. At least until his Padawan was accused of treason and Tarkin all but leapt at the opportunity to prosecute her.
"This is..." Unusual? Unwanted? Finally, he settles on: "...unexpected."