"a million flickering stars... so many yet unconquered"

"Ah, I see the same thing," Durga says as his slimy lips curl into a smile. "They all flicker, like tiny little dots, and one must imagine each one is populated with billions upon billions of life forms, all scattering about, pursuing what they think matters most to them." He leans back, his flabby frame squelching and slurping with his motions.

"But... you and I... we know what truly matters." He smirks again, slithering around you and coming to the other side while his tail surrounds you in the shape of a crescent. "The power to rule over others, and bend them to your will. Once you have power, there is nothing that you cannot do. Too many people trade beauty, or luxury, or comfort, for real and true power."

He looks at you, deeply into your eyes with such intensity. You look back at the Hutt with trepidation and understanding in your eyes. His ambition pulses through your mind, and you can see that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. You see a Galaxy burning with fire, all kneeling at his throne. Such a creature is dangerous, you think to yourself, yet unstoppable. You can see yourself there, by his side, ruling it all with him.

You look down, blushing, embarrassed at how long you two were making eye contact.

You begin to walk away.

"Goodnight, Durga."

"Goodnight, Jess." He begins to slither away before stopping. "Unless you'd like to join me for a drink in my chambers?"