[The hiccup is the rock that drops into the pond, shattering the moment when the compulsion vanishes. IV starts, his eyes wide, and takes a large step back as his hands fall back to his sides. He almost brings a hand up to his lips, but his thoughts are more preoccupied with what tempted him to go up and kiss Leia.
That's what it was, wasn't it? In disbelief, his words tumble out in a wary tone.]
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That's what it was, wasn't it? In disbelief, his words tumble out in a wary tone.]
What was that?
[No, he doesn't mean the hiccup.]