A Thousand Stars: Episode IV, Part 5

The Dark Lord looms menacingly over the princess. Yet rather than cowering and trembling, Leia launches into a self-assured harangue. She almost looks like a disappointed parent, which is pretty rich considering what we know about this pair. Vader's threatening presence is still considerable, but it's remarkable how Leia stands before him as a formidable opponent rather than a victim.

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