[The lightning cuts through the dance like an impatient partner, pushing them apart. Vader's helmet inclines, a nod of respect and actual acknowledgement. That is a goal he can understand, and it would have been the only reason he'd have even considered worthwhile. But a part of him, a large part, cannot go along with it.

He doesn't believe that their worlds are gone, and he also cannot believe that any world is so far gone it cannot be changed.]

A worthy enough end. Yet I cannot accept the end of all things for the chance at creating something new. Worlds can be changed by those with the will to do so.

[He doesn't immediately renew his attack as the lightning flickers away, but his guard remains up.]

You would be wise to reconsider service. The Regent will attempt to force your loyalty.

[How does he know? Because it's what he would do.]