[If they were closer, a shoulder squeeze would've been appropriate, but as they are now, the respectful distance is what she prefers.]

There were some who thought Alderaan should have protected itself above all else, as a sanctuary world nearly free from Imperial influence.

[Which would've been nice, but--]

But it wouldn't have been fair if Alderaan hadn't shared equally in the risk.

[Not that the risk was equally shared at all, that is. But that's a minor detail.]