"We will see you on Alderaan. Until then, Master Palpatine."

"Until then, Senator Vendar." And she logs off the call. 

And Elesse gets in touch with her daughter. They've a private party to plan.

Some very extensive celebration is in order. Has her mom considered retiring, actually, she'd be a very hot librarian.

She just might, depending on how Lily takes this approach to her request for lunch with Darth Sidious.

Does Nexuha's mom realize she can flirt with women in other ways than complicated schemes? 

That sounds like less fun.

Well, if she's having fun...

She is.

Her daughter will support her in this, then. 

(She should play a trick on Lily with the private party...)

Beyond revealing herself to be Darth Sidious?

Well if she's sure she wants to do that... It's the kind of trick she can only pull once though...

But she can share Nexuha more than once.

Oh, that would be interesting. Elesse would love to see Lily's reaction to her cute little padawan, all helpless and tied up...

(Shiver...) Tempting her to violate her oaths as a Jedi...

Delicious, no?

A very clever next move. 

So happy she approves.

Perhaps they had better do some practice, pick the perfect pose...

Mmmm yes. 

She's going to be such a pretty lure for Lily...

Entirely irresistible.

Elesse can hardly wait for Lily to show up.

She's as early as always, once the appointed day arrives for her to come to Alderaan. She exchanges the usual pleasantries with Elesse, then: "Has my padawan slipped out?"

"Oh, no. She got wrapped up in something, wanted to have a surprise for you. Let me give you the tour, and I'm sure we'll catch up to her."

"You're teasing me now, aren't you?"

"Just a little. Please, come in. Can I take your bag?"