Unfortunately for her, Luke was now connected to Rey, becoming familiar with her moods and expressions in a way that went beyond reading her face. And something was off, here. There was something she wasn't telling him.

"Back up," he said. "You said... what was it? 'Despite distance and not knowing exactly where they are.'" He nodded, sure he was right. "But I've only ever spoken to you while sitting right here." His brow furrowed. "What made you say that?" For now, it was only curiosity, not suspicion. But there had to be a reason those were the words she'd chosen.