"I shall look forward to it." Palpatine replies. "Assuming we survive, of course." Deacon's assessment of his ammo stores don't inspire confidence. It may be necessary to sacrifice him to ensure Palpatine's survival.

Still he nods briskly and makes a show of trying to find any useful medical supplies he can find; his robes have no shortage of pockets, that's true enough.

"A hospital this size would also have record rooms, administrative offices...I had hoped to look around those as well." He adds. "Any surviving records might have pertinent information, though I recognize our current situation may make that untenable."