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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]

“It’s an honour,” I say quickly, suddenly, definitely losing my cool exterior.

[haveyourmoments]

“I suppose it is,” Bail says, raising his eyebrows in my direction as Breha gives me a knowing smile.

[going_solo]

“I, uh, I’ve really enjoyed getting to know your daughter,” I say, then immediately regret that. “I mean…”

[haveyourmoments]

“Exactly how well do you think you know my daughter?” Bail asks, and Breha puts a hand on his arm to stop his line of questioning. “I’m sure the young man is simply complimenting Leia, am I right?”

[going_solo]

“Exactly. I was just complimenting her… her intellect,” I say. “You’ve raised a very smart woman, compassionate and kind, too.”

[haveyourmoments]

“Yes, I understand that she rescued you from captivity,” Bail says.

[going_solo]

“She did; and a dear friend of mine,” I answer. “We’re both very grateful.”

[haveyourmoments]

“So, is he allowed in or what?” I ask, playfully challenging my father, who never tells me no.

[going_solo]

“A friend of yours is a friend of ours,” he answers, albeit with some reservation, and I’ll take it.

[haveyourmoments]

I flash my parents a grin before I hook my arm back through Han’s, tugging at him gently. “Come on, let me show you around!”

[going_solo]

“I can’t wait,” I say, following her lead, so relieved.

[haveyourmoments]

I quickly lead him towards the gardens, one of my favorite places in the galaxy, and as soon as I’m sure we’re hidden enough I pull him close and kiss him.

[going_solo]

“Whoa,” I smile against her mouth, grateful for the affection after the formality.

[haveyourmoments]

“I wanted to thank you for that,” I tell him. “I know that I’m…a lot to put up with, sometimes, and my father certainly doesn’t make things easier on you. So, thank you, for not being scared off.”

[going_solo]

“I was definitely scared,” I admit, a rarity for me. “But never scared off.”

[haveyourmoments]

“It means everything to me that you’re willing to stay by my side,” I tell him. I reach up and stroke his cheek, smiling softly. “You mean everything to me.”

[going_solo]

“I feel the same way,” I say softly, and then I can’t believe I’ve said it. I never have expressed feelings like this to anyone before, after all.

[haveyourmoments]

I stretch up to press my forehead against his, smiling softly as I stroke his hair. “I’m so grateful I found you.@

[going_solo]

“You rescued me,” I say, leaning into her touch. “I could be dead without you.”

[haveyourmoments]

“Well, we can’t have that now, can we?” I say gently, smiling. “Who else would give me all this attention?”

[going_solo]

"What sane person would ignore you?" I ask, half-joking but also curious.

[haveyourmoments]

“Mmm, who cares? I have you now!” I say with a laugh, throwing my arms around his neck.

[going_solo]

“You do, I promise, you do,” I say; covering her with kisses.

[haveyourmoments]

I laugh softly as he kisses me, so overwhelmingly happy in this moment. “Want to see my room?” I ask, murmuring in his ear.

[going_solo]

“I… absolutely do,” I say, and it’s not just intimacy, it’s genuine curiosity.