The Abduction of Psyche

it," Han snapped, then called up to Chewbacca,who was peering from the ceiling compartment. "Replace it!" he whispered. He noticed that Leia had finished her welding but was having trouble reengagingthe valve, struggling with a lever that simply would not budge. He moved towardher and began offering to help, but she coldly turned her back to him and continuedher battle with the valve. "Easy, Your Worship," he said. "Only trying to help." Still struggling with the lever, Leia asked quietly, "Would you please stop callingme that?" Han was surprised at the princess's simple tone. He had expected a stingingretort or, at best, a cold silence. But her words were missing the mocking tone thathe was accustomed to hearing. Was she finally bringing their relentless battle ofwills to an end? "Sure," he said gently.