clears his throat, sliding the flimsiplast across the table The terms are generous. A binding alliance. Full military protection in exchange for the union of your houses. The First Order does not make this offer twice.

doesn't touch the document You're asking me to hand over my daughter like a treaty.

I'm asking you to end a war before it starts. glances sideways down the table, then back The Commander has already approved it.

flatly, to no one in particular Sign it.

You could at least have the decency to—

I said sign it. a beat. His jaw shifts Or don't. I'll do it either way.

softly, not unkindly Your name goes at the bottom, my dear.