Xizor: "Every atom of my being is at your command."
Palpatine: "How pleasant it would be, Xizor, to believe that. But I am not such a fool. For one of your devious nature—and high ambitions—to be totally loyal would be a miracle beyond the scope of the Force itself. Even without the Force, I would be able to see well enough into your heart. You are not so devoid of self-interest, Xizor, as you would have me believe. If you wish to see the Empire achieve its fated glory, for its dominion across the galaxy to be total, then such a desire is due to your own lust for glory and power. You tie your ambitions to the Empire, because you know that is the best way to achieve them."
Xizor: "I will not deny it, my lord. But should not a faithful servant be rewarded for all that he does on his master's behalf?"
Palpatine: "Oh, you'll be rewarded well enough; have no fear of that. When the Rebellion is crushed and all that resist my will are annihilated, those who have served me will have the greatest reward of all: the opportunity to continue serving me and the Empire. Until you are broken by age and the rigors of that service, and I will have no further use for you. Such is the nature of my loyalty, to those who have earned it."
Xizor: "I desire nothing more than that, my lord."
Palpatine: "Whether you do or not, it matters little. Nothing matters, but my will."
Fraajic 04:59, November 5, 2015 (UTC)
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