Elsewhere, well beyond the confines of the Empire, while a momentous event boisterously reshaped the course of things in a place unknown to almost everyone, several people had gathered inside one of the lavish suites reserved for distinguished guests.
One of them lay face down across an oversized sofa, lazily browsing through his terminal with one hand while his ethereal features remained half-buried in the cushions.
Every now and then, a finger casually flicked across the screen, sending holographic windows drifting lazily through the air before dismissing them just as quickly. Meanwhile, his equally breathtaking counterpart stood by the expansive window, silently overlooking the sprawling capital below as afternoon light poured through the glass, outlining the elegant silhouette of his wings.
The quiet atmosphere lasted only until the door clicked open.
