A Thousand Stars: Episode V, Part 36
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matrilBack in the prison cell, Chewie sets aside Threepio to help Han, whose usual swagger has been so obliterated that he can only hang there limply and offer no greater witticism than I feel terrible.
Leia joins him, and we can only guess what tortures she has endured. Perhaps like Luke, she suffers most to see her friends suffer. As she wonders what point there could be to the torture, Han notes that they didn't even ask him any questions.
Lando arrives to provide the answer, though he's not exactly a welcome presence. Turns out they're nothing more than bait for Luke.
It's notable that when Han furiously lashes out with the last of his stretch, Lando doesn't attack in return. His guards leap forward to defend him and knock Han back into submission, because, well, they're loyal to Lando. Can't really fault them for that. Lando continues to be unhappy with his choice (note the shadows across his face, like indecision and divided loyalties) and I think Han's sarcastic barb You're a real hero lands with quite a sting.
Next, a glimpse of hell (metaphorically, at least)...
Leia joins him, and we can only guess what tortures she has endured. Perhaps like Luke, she suffers most to see her friends suffer. As she wonders what point there could be to the torture, Han notes that they didn't even ask him any questions.
Lando arrives to provide the answer, though he's not exactly a welcome presence. Turns out they're nothing more than bait for Luke.
It's notable that when Han furiously lashes out with the last of his stretch, Lando doesn't attack in return. His guards leap forward to defend him and knock Han back into submission, because, well, they're loyal to Lando. Can't really fault them for that. Lando continues to be unhappy with his choice (note the shadows across his face, like indecision and divided loyalties) and I think Han's sarcastic barb You're a real hero lands with quite a sting.
Next, a glimpse of hell (metaphorically, at least)...
