...Well, that's just stupid thinking. You're probably the most powerful person in this entire town.

[But then, Varian's spent a lot of his time around powerful women back home- the idea that one would be dismissed because they're a woman sounds inconceivable to him. ]

You know what this place is like. Secrets never stay secret for long. I get why you're not telling him, but it might be a good idea to... I dunno, prepare of it coming out sometime.

[Varian heaves out a frustrated sigh.]

I know you didn't, but Maul did mean it like that. Maul doesn't seem to feel like it should matter.

[And naturally, that means he doesn't matter to Maul. That good ol' self-loathing si sliding back in full force.]

See you soon.

[He's on his way, but at least he's smart enough to bring Max with him]