He gives them both one last genuine smile before settling into character. He's the power-hungry monster, throwing his weight around and using everyone as pawns. He charges the spell, more than what's needed to take out the door and attract the enemy's attention, and throws it. The door vanishes, as does some of the doorway and floor beyond.

He crosses his arms and waits, listening for the sound of D-Force while trying not to look like he's waiting for them. Or for Leia to "suddenly" grab him with her powers.