Lenora woke in her bed on Coruscant. She could hear Nabrina in the kitchen making breakfast. Under her bed was a box that contained her violet lightsaber sitting on top of the clothes she wore as Norah Kae, the clothes of a Sith Lord. Underneath those clothes were the headband the bounty hunter had used to cut her off from the Force and his sedatives.

She had spent the better part of two years imagining how her reunion with Dorian would go. None of them involved strangers. She wanted to get him alone. Lying in bed she could remember some of her more explicit welcomes. That was just silly though, harmless imagination. She wanted something more meaningful.

She imagined him lifting her up into his arms. The two of them embracing each other, confessing feelings denied for a lifetime. Something memorable. She practiced reciting speeches. She would confess her feelings for sure. Tell him how his memory kept her going while a prisoner. Her love for him kept her alive, that she'd endure anything just to see him one more time, even if they could never be together, she had to let him know.

Dorian might not be alone, of course. It didn't take long to find out who's apartment he had been visiting. A Senator was an important person. Dorian no doubt was working for her. He'd be back in the building at some point. She decided she would confront him here. To demand he listen to her while she explained her feelings. How she wanted things to be. It didn't matter who heard it, a Senator, another Jedi. Whoever else was there didn't matter. She owed it to herself. She owed it to him.

Lenora spent the day with Nabrina. She would wait for Dorian to return to his Senator, and in the meantime escort Nabrina around the building. There was no reason a person would ever have to leave the skyscraper. Everything one would need was available within. Nabrina was going to start a job as a waitress in a very fancy restaurant about ten floors up. Nine floors below was a massive supermarket with food items from across the galaxy.
They enjoyed each other's company touring the activities available in the apartment building. Lenora showed Nabrina where to pick up a taxi if she ever wanted to see other landmarks around the Republic capitol. Behind the laughter there was still a in Nabrina's eyes. She didn't fully understand what was happening other than the fact that her master would soon be gone more than she was here. Nabrina had never even contemplated the possibility of being free. It wasn't a concept she even understood. She would stay here because her master told her to. She would go to work because that's what her master wants her to do. To Lenora, Nabrina was free. To Nabrina, she was still obeying her master's wishes, even her wish not to call her master on Coruscant.

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It was the next day when Lenora sensed Dorian return. She stared at herself in the mirror. She wore simple clothes, just a pull over top and loose pants. Something to wear that would not attract attention - the opposite of what her wardrobe had been for the last two years. Looking at herself even Lenora couldn't help but stare at the scar on her cheek. It was so pronounced. She thought about seeing a doctor first to see if it could be smoothed out a little bit at least. But there was no time. She wanted to see Dorian now.

Lenora walked to the front door with Nabrina following close behind.

"I have to go now," Lenora said.

"Can I go with you?"

"No. I have to go alone. I won't be gone for too long."

Nabrina brought her hands up to her chin. Lenora put a hand on her shoulder.

"I'll be back to visit as soon as I can."

Nabrina nodded, and stood in the doorway watching her master walk away.

Lenora walked up the stairs to the Senator's apartment. A few paces from the door she could feel Dorian's presence. Her emotions became a swirl of joy and anxiety. She stood just outside the door, still using all her effort to hide her presence. A tear fell from one eye. She inhaled deeply and steadied her nerves. After a few breaths she reached out to ring the bell. Her finger hesitated just inches away from the button. The anxiety overwhelmed the joy and her conviction wavered. She turned sharply and walked back to the stairwell.

Just before Lenora entered the stairwell's door the Senator's door opened. Dorian's presence filled the hallway. Lenora froze with one hand on the exit.

"Can I help you?" Dorian asked.

The sound of his voice made her heart melt. She let her hand slide off the door. With another deep breath she turned around. Dorian's jaw fell open and he raised one hand to cover his mouth. He reached for the wall to steady himself.

"Hi," Lenora said softly.

Dorian moved quickly towards her and threw his arms around her shoulders. She buried her face in his chest and wrapped her arms around his waist. They just squeezed each other. Dorian laughed out loud. He pushed her back and held her out at arm's length just staring at her. Then he pulled her back into his chest and laughed again. Lenora just held on tight.

"I take it this is a friend of yours?" Senator Kayl asked from the doorway of her apartment.

Dorian looked back at her and smiled but couldn't think of anything to say. He looked down at Lenora again. He kissed her forehead and then held her face in both his hands. His eyes fell on the scar on her cheek and he almost touched it. Lenora caught his hand and pressed it against her neck. She buried her face into his chest again.

"Yes, Senator. A very good friend who has decided to come back from the dead."

"Back from the dead? That sounds like quite a journey."

"I can't wait to hear all about it," Dorian said pushing her back out at arm's length.

"Our business can wait, considering the travel from the great beyond."

"Thank you, Senator. I'll be back soon."