"You're not wrong about that," Lana admitted. "The first part, that is. And I haven't got access to their data to look through it for telltale signs. But the Republic still exists for a while, good or bad, which says something."

The Empire sort of self-imploded. Lana couldn't say she was surprised.

"No such thing as too much thinking, just don't let yourself get stuck. You know you can always call me up to come over and spar if you need. Or bitch at me. Though either runs the risk of me doing the same back."