“Sorry,” Han says. “You’re an Imperial officer. We’ll go together.”
Sodarra groans in frustration. “You could be leading us into a trap!”
“Or avoiding one,” Han replies.
Chewbacca growls his agreement.
“Very well, then,” Sodarra says. “At least lend me a comlink, so that I can call you if we become separated.”
“Forget it,” Han says. Although all of Sodarra’s troopers have short-range radios in their armor, they will be able to communicate only with each other. With a comlink, Sodarra can contact any other Imperial tropps within an hour of Tatooine.
“Uuuaoorrrr.”
Han nods; Chewie is right. Some reconnoitering is smart. “All right, you go. Report back when you’ve checked out the docking bay, and we’ll head out together.”
Captain Sodarra looks as if he’ll try one more arguement, but a menacing rumble as the Wookiee leaves stills his attempt. Minues later Han’s comlink crackles as Chewbacca barks a short ‘all clear.’ The smuggler and the Imperials leave the Falcon to rendezvous with Chewie.