Title: Lie to Me
Word Count: 100
Era: Pre-prequel
Harder and harder become the trials that he forces upon you, as he promises you his power in one breath and yet holds back a tantalizing secret with the next.
The trials are not the difficult part.
He expects obeisance. You expect to slide your lightsaber through his hearts someday.
It takes time, but easier and easier the lie spills from your lips: subdued and respectful, solemn and loyal.
"Yes, Master."
And though Plagueis is not your master – because you will never have a master – he remains a master of lies. As his student, you have learned his lessons well.