[ a half-hug that leia quickly turns into an actual one. she's been through worse -- so much worse -- and she isn't even affected by this today! apparently, she can take on a giant mining droid in zero gravity, but can't handle the sight of people spliced unwillingly with members of other species. she's freaked out and upset on behalf of those who have to endure such a cruelty.
drawing back, she smiles up at him and whispers her thanks. no apology follows it, for she feels no shame in being afraid. ]
It's still a violation of sentient rights, digital or not. Genetic splicing shouldn't be carried out at all, if you ask me, least of all without a person's permission. There's no reason these people have to go through this.