It's an odd juxtaposition but it underlines that even revered Jedi and generals or fearsome Sith lords are still not so different from anyone else. Tech doubts it's a side Vader allows to be seen by many, and he can only imagine how lonesome and heavy a burden it's been to bear, such a secret, such a deep loss.

He's not surprised to hear that Rex knew at least something of it. The captain was sharp and given how long he's served under Anakin and how close they'd become, it seemed highly unlikely that he wouldn't have picked up on something. Tech nods.

"A precarious situation for the both of you. No, it's understandable why you kept it a secret. It must have been difficult..." He's certainly no expert in relationships but the two in question were hardly low-profile.