While sleeping in his meditation chamber, Darth Vader is roused by Emperor Palpatine, who tells him that he owes him Luke Skywalker. Vader informs Palpatine that his spies have told him that bounty hunters are close to finding Skywalker. The Emperor replies "I hope so for your sake." When he sees the stormtroopers watching, Vader tells them that anyone who laughs will be tossed through the wall. The stormtroopers struggle to contain their laughter.