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neverjoinyou) wrote2026-04-05 02:51 pm
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I found someone with the Force today. I just listened for him and I was able to find him in a forest.
[And she's really, really proud of herself and you're such a good teacher Luke.]
[And she's really, really proud of herself and you're such a good teacher Luke.]
Was it someone you knew? Were you looking for him?
[Okay, that's... not exactly the reply she expected. She's a little worried now, wondering if she's done something wrong.]
Yes, he couldn't find me so I went to find him.
Yes, he couldn't find me so I went to find him.
That's great! First time I did that, it was almost an accident.
[Ohthankgod.]
Most of what I do is an accident, so I thought you might be interested in my success. I told you you were a good teacher.
Most of what I do is an accident, so I thought you might be interested in my success. I told you you were a good teacher.
You know, you don't need to reassure me every time.
[But he's pleased, Rey. As always.]
How's the lightsaber exercises coming?
[But he's pleased, Rey. As always.]
How's the lightsaber exercises coming?
This is different. I'd never done that before.
The rest of it is fine. I still like my staff better.
The rest of it is fine. I still like my staff better.
I operated a water vaporator for a lot longer than I've piloted an X-Wing. Doesn't mean I should stick to moisture farming.
Yeah.
Okay, can I compare piloting and being a Jedi?
Okay, can I compare piloting and being a Jedi?
You can, but I'm always going to like my staff better. I know there are some things I have to use the lightsaber for, that's why I'm committed to practicing with it, but I use a staff because it's the best weapon for me.
Not me as someone that can use the Force. Just Rey.
Not me as someone that can use the Force. Just Rey.
I don't want to make you do anything, Rey. I don't think you shouldn't use your staff. I just want to be sure you're giving other options a fair shot.
[Even if he did want to shape her into something she's not, which she knows for a fact he doesn't and never would try, it's more important to her to know he can't. She's fully formed, and maybe that's why no one tries to train Force sensitive people after a certain age.
She also wants to cut this off before it goes any worse than this.]
I just wanted to tell you about what I did, so I'll let you go.
She also wants to cut this off before it goes any worse than this.]
I just wanted to tell you about what I did, so I'll let you go.
Sorry. I am proud of you. Thanks for telling me.
[He has no desire to shape her into something she's not, or imply she's not fully formed. It's just that every time training comes up, she mentions the staff, and that feels like a barrier to reaching, to him. But he'll let it go, simply because he knows he's hit a wall.]
[He has no desire to shape her into something she's not, or imply she's not fully formed. It's just that every time training comes up, she mentions the staff, and that feels like a barrier to reaching, to him. But he'll let it go, simply because he knows he's hit a wall.]
[After the Admiral announcement, there will be a package sitting outside your door.
In it, there are five packages of rations and two metal canisters of water, along with a handwritten note.]
One of these packets is one meal, to be eaten once a day. That's five days, if the food dries up. The green pieces are a replacement protein that's better cooked, but you can eat it uncooked. The powder is mixed with water, it becomes bread. Use a third of the water in the canister for each serving of bread, just mix the powder in and stir it a little and it does the rest.
The Admiral suggests keeping people we care about close. I don't have many. It won't be crowded. If it's clear things are going to be terrible, please come here or find Han and stay in his Falcon.
I have more rations, my version of the Falcon came stocked with enough food to last in space if something happened to the ship, but not enough for the entire barge. If there is someone you cannot bear to see suffer I can give you a share for them, but please think carefully about who that person is.
I've already given the same package to Han.
Rey.
In it, there are five packages of rations and two metal canisters of water, along with a handwritten note.]
One of these packets is one meal, to be eaten once a day. That's five days, if the food dries up. The green pieces are a replacement protein that's better cooked, but you can eat it uncooked. The powder is mixed with water, it becomes bread. Use a third of the water in the canister for each serving of bread, just mix the powder in and stir it a little and it does the rest.
The Admiral suggests keeping people we care about close. I don't have many. It won't be crowded. If it's clear things are going to be terrible, please come here or find Han and stay in his Falcon.
I have more rations, my version of the Falcon came stocked with enough food to last in space if something happened to the ship, but not enough for the entire barge. If there is someone you cannot bear to see suffer I can give you a share for them, but please think carefully about who that person is.
I've already given the same package to Han.
Rey.
Rey, that was... really thoughtful.
[Luke still doesn't know what to do with this whole thing, but he knows this must be hard for Rey. She's never said as much, but he knows, from bits and pieces, that she's gone without.]
What can I do for you?
[Luke still doesn't know what to do with this whole thing, but he knows this must be hard for Rey. She's never said as much, but he knows, from bits and pieces, that she's gone without.]
What can I do for you?
[She responds with text, because this is all too much right now and she doesn't trust herself to speak evenly.]
People are giving good advice, so listen to them. Try to start eating less now, and save what food you can.
Don't let anyone take advantage of you. You're too nice.
People are giving good advice, so listen to them. Try to start eating less now, and save what food you can.
Don't let anyone take advantage of you. You're too nice.
I will.
Rey, you don't have to take care of me. What I mean is, you don't have to be the only one. I can help you, too. Please tell me how.
Rey, you don't have to take care of me. What I mean is, you don't have to be the only one. I can help you, too. Please tell me how.
I've done this before, so I don't need help. There's a woman named Furiosa, she's trying to get things in order. Help her instead.
I will. But you know that's not my point. You don't need to be alone.
You and Han aren't the the only people I gave things too, so I won't be alone.
Make sure you take care of Alfie, Luke. This is the sort of thing that could change his mind about wardens being worthless and horrible.
Make sure you take care of Alfie, Luke. This is the sort of thing that could change his mind about wardens being worthless and horrible.
I just mean, come to me, if you want to talk.
And I will.
And I will.
I can't yet. Not about this. It's too much like nothing changed after all.
[She's still trapped on Jakku, worried about whether or not she'll be able to eat tomorrow, and terrified that nothing will ever change for the better and stay that way.
[She's still trapped on Jakku, worried about whether or not she'll be able to eat tomorrow, and terrified that nothing will ever change for the better and stay that way.
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