Night has fallen on Yavin 4. The jungle hums with distant creatures. Leia and Ahsoka sit cross-legged on smooth temple stones under the stars.
Leia (eyes closed, exhaling): I don’t feel anything. Just… bugs.
Ahsoka (smiling gently): It takes time. The Force doesn’t shout. It whispers.
Leia: It probably knows I’m not a very good listener.
A quiet wind stirs the trees. Ahsoka’s face falters. She straightens.
Leia: …What is it?
Ahsoka (sighs): Oh no. Not again.
Two glowing blue forms shimmer into existence a few meters away.
Anakin (grinning): Hey, Snips. Miss me?
Obi-Wan (stoic, arms folded): I told you not to interrupt.
Anakin: I was being quiet. She looked bored.
Ahsoka (muttering): You're both dead. Go be dead.
Anakin: Wow. Harsh.
Obi-Wan: She’s meditating with Leia. Show some respect.
Anakin: I’m her father!
Obi-Wan: Which is exactly why you shouldn’t be here.
Leia shifts uncomfortably. Eyes still closed.
Leia: Ahsoka…?
Ahsoka: Hm?
Leia (quietly): You’re not alone.
Ahsoka (pauses, then calmly): No.
Leia: I can’t see them. But I know.
Ahsoka (softly): You’re more attuned than you think.
Anakin steps closer, beaming.
Anakin: Look at her! Same determination. Same scowl. Same—
Obi-Wan: Lack of patience.
Anakin: Hey!
Leia opens her eyes. Stares directly where they're standing. Doesn’t flinch.
Leia (coolly): Are they always this noisy?
Ahsoka: Yes.
Leia: Like an old married couple.
Ahsoka: They're worse...
Obi-Wan: Thank you.
Anakin: HEY!
Ahsoka cracks a smile. Leia suppresses one too.
Leia: I’m not sure if this makes me feel better… or worse.
Ahsoka: Welcome to the Jedi experience.
Anakin: It’s not all bad. You get glowing afterlife powers.
Obi-Wan: And chronic secondhand embarrassment.
Anakin: Must you always—
Leia (to Ahsoka, standing): Let’s walk. Quietly. Before they follow.
Ahsoka (getting up, amused): Oh, they’ll follow.
Leia (half-smiling): Of course they will.
The two walk into the jungle, their cloaks swaying. Behind them, two Force ghosts bicker in muffled tones.