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[haveyourmoments]

I’m on Coruscant for the farce that is the Imperial Senate, knowing how precarious my position is as I work secretly with the Rebellion. I’m told that there is a new prisoner, thrown in jail without a trial for treason and dissent, and I can’t help but want to see him with my own eyes. To see if he’s truly figured out the evils of the Empire.

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[going_solo]

“Thank you,” I say, a rare element of sincerity in my tone. “From both of us.”

[haveyourmoments]

“It’s no trouble,” I say, giving him a soft smile. “I figure it would be best if you woke him up instead of me…”

[going_solo]

"I don't know, I know who I'd rather wake up to..." I tease, gently shaking Chewie awake. "Food time."

[haveyourmoments]

“You’re impossible,” I say, rolling my eyes, but I’m blushing, too. No one besides him ever has had the courage to flirt with me, even if he doesn’t mean it.

[going_solo]

"So I've been told," I smile wryly, and I move to say something else but then Chewie is awake and ravenous, so I better make sure he's fed.

[haveyourmoments]

All of his attention switched back to Chewie, as it should, but it leaves me feeling like an intruder in my own cabin, and so I start to head out, feeling awkward.

[going_solo]

I don’t know where she goes, but once Chewie has eaten I go to find her, curious and suddenly anxious in her absence.

[haveyourmoments]

I’m not far, sitting quietly in a common area staring out at hyperspace and wondering why I suddenly feel so much lonelier than usual.

[going_solo]

It doesn't take long to find her, and I sit down beside her. "Thank you," I say. "For the food. And, you know, the rescue."

[haveyourmoments]

“You’re welcome,” I say, smiling softly. “I can’t stand what they’re doing to the galaxy.”

[going_solo]

“You and me both,” I say, leaning back in the chair and crossing my arms.

[haveyourmoments]

“Why did you sign up for the Academy in the first place?” I ask, genuinely curious.

[going_solo]

“Heard mentality, I guess,” I say, even though it’s not really an answer, because I don’t have one..

[haveyourmoments]

“Hey, at least they taught you how to be a pilot, right?” I say.

[going_solo]

“I do love to fly,” I say with a slight smile.

[haveyourmoments]

“Oh?” I ask, curious. I’d seen some of his file, that he’d been the top pilot in his class, but that’s different than hearing it from him.

[going_solo]

“Yeah, I mean, it’s better with Chewie at my side… but there’s nothing like hitting hyperspeed.”

[haveyourmoments]

“He’s your copilot, then? He seems like someone who can keep you in line,” I say, gently teasing.

[going_solo]

“He’s… it’s a long story,” I say, not quite ready to go into our history with a stranger yet.

[haveyourmoments]

I just nod, accepting the fact that I’m on the outside of their circle. “I’m glad you’re both safe now.”

[going_solo]

“Only because of you,” I remind her. I dread to think the outcome without her.

[haveyourmoments]

“Glad I could be of assistance,” I say, giving him a soft smile. “Now you both survive to fight another day. Or fly.” He

[going_solo]

“I’d happily take you for a fly if you wanted sometime…”

[haveyourmoments]

“You want to take me for a ride?” I ask, raising my eyebrow at him.

[going_solo]

I flush the color of a species I’ve never yet met, but then decide to go along with it. “Only if you’re interested, Princess.”