Color rose in Plagueis’s cheeks. “The Jedi have long known that the dark side has been reawakened and cannot be checked by them. Now they have felt it on their own Coruscant.” “Even so, we can’t continue to risk exposure,” Sidious said carefully. Plagueis studied him. “You have more to say about this.” “Master, would you consider training someone in the Sith arts to execute whatever missions are required?” “Another Venamis? In defiance of our partnership?” Sidious shook his head. “Not an apprentice; not someone who could ever aspire to become a true Sith Lord. But someone skilled in stealth and combat, who could be eliminated when no longer needed.” Surprise shone in Plagueis’s eyes. “You already have someone in mind.” “You instructed me to keep an eye out for beings who might prove helpful. I found such a one on Dathomir not a year ago. A male Dathomiri Zabrak infant.” “Many Zabrak demonstrate strength in the Force. By nature, it would seem.” “This infant does. The mother birthed two and sought to save one from the clutches of the Nightsisters, especially from one known as Talzin.” “You purchased him?” “Accepted him.” “Where is he?” “I brought him to the accounting facility that Damask Holdings maintains on Mustafar, and left him in the care of the custodial droids.” eyes briefly. Mustafar had served as a place to dispose of enemies and evidence long before Boss Cabra’s reclamation station had been made available to Hego Damask and others. “And the mother?” he asked. “Alive—for now.” “Might not this Talzin pursue the infant?” Sidious looked inward. “She may.” Plagueis growled in irritation. “Then it will be your business if she does.” Sidious bowed his head in acceptance. “Leave the infant on Mustafar in the care of the droids,” Plagueis added at last, “but begin to train him. Inure him to pain, Lord Sidious, so that he will be able to serve us fully. Should his Force talents fail to mature, eliminate him. But if he measures up, relocate him at your discretion to Orsis.
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