Kylo "Worst Disney Princess" Ren (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
lostapprentice) wrote2035-01-06 02:37 am
lostapprentice) wrote2035-01-06 02:37 am
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[There's not a bruise or cut to be found on him, despite the split lip and black eye he'd gotten during that fight. But it was about a month ago, now, and he heals quickly.]
Clearly.
[Either lecture him or act worried about him, pick one. He gets annoyed when she attempts to do both.]
Clearly.
[Either lecture him or act worried about him, pick one. He gets annoyed when she attempts to do both.]
[She's your mom, Ben, she can lecture and be worried and lecture out of worry. You'll just have to deal with it.
But, she's satisfied with having found nothing. Not that she's pleased this fight happened, but he's fine now, and that's what's important.]
Don't neglect to take care of yourself, Ben. People do care about you.
[Which means don't pick unnecessary fights.]
But, she's satisfied with having found nothing. Not that she's pleased this fight happened, but he's fine now, and that's what's important.]
Don't neglect to take care of yourself, Ben. People do care about you.
[Which means don't pick unnecessary fights.]
I'm taking care of myself fine.
[As much as he tends to doubt her statement, he has no intention of doing any permanent damage to himself.Most of the time.]
I've made it to thirty-one without major incident, so I think I can manage.
[As much as he tends to doubt her statement, he has no intention of doing any permanent damage to himself.
I've made it to thirty-one without major incident, so I think I can manage.
As reassuring a fact as that is, that doesn't mean I don't worry.
[She could point out a few major incidents she isn't sure were indicative of any real self-preservation instinct, but that's beside the point. She wants to trust that, at least for now, Ben is capable of and does take care of himself just fine. Not that she won't worry anyway.]
[She could point out a few major incidents she isn't sure were indicative of any real self-preservation instinct, but that's beside the point. She wants to trust that, at least for now, Ben is capable of and does take care of himself just fine. Not that she won't worry anyway.]
It's better to keep me out of your mind entirely.
[Having lost interest in the conversation, Ren turns back towards the glass doors to the yard, trusting that Leia knows the way out. He has no interest in her concern and he doesn't deserve it, anyway.]
[Having lost interest in the conversation, Ren turns back towards the glass doors to the yard, trusting that Leia knows the way out. He has no interest in her concern and he doesn't deserve it, anyway.]
It's not exactly what one would hope to inherit.
[ A pause. ]
But I hear you've taken interest in my lightsaber anyway.
[ Just as several others. Which still puzzles him. ]
I was surprised that it even still exists in your time.
[ A pause. ]
But I hear you've taken interest in my lightsaber anyway.
[ Just as several others. Which still puzzles him. ]
I was surprised that it even still exists in your time.
[The feeling of internal grumbling goes here. But he refrains from bringing up his interest in family artifacts in lieu of discussing something a bit more neutral.]
I was just as surprised as you when I first saw it intact. It was lost in the clouds of a gas giant when your son last had it.
[... he also refrains from mentioning that Anakin cut off his son's hand at the time.]
I was just as surprised as you when I first saw it intact. It was lost in the clouds of a gas giant when your son last had it.
[... he also refrains from mentioning that Anakin cut off his son's hand at the time.]
My son... Luke...
[ Welp. Apparently Luke inherited his father's habit of losing his lightsaber... ]
Had I known that this weapon will one day be so popular, I would have constructed something more worth all the attention. You know. Like the darksaber or something.
[ Welp. Apparently Luke inherited his father's habit of losing his lightsaber... ]
Had I known that this weapon will one day be so popular, I would have constructed something more worth all the attention. You know. Like the darksaber or something.
Its connection to you and your son is what makes it valuable, along with the rarity of lightsabers in general.
[Ren himself may be part of the reason behind that rarity, but he's not going to bring that up either.]
Besides that, it's constructed well enough. [Don't feel so down on yourself, or something?]
[Ren himself may be part of the reason behind that rarity, but he's not going to bring that up either.]
Besides that, it's constructed well enough. [Don't feel so down on yourself, or something?]
Well, I guess with the Jedi gone.... It makes sense.
[ Though he's not too happy about the reminder. ]
[ Though he's not too happy about the reminder. ]
[Which is why he's changing the subject.]
If it would make you feel better, you could construct a lightsaber from your amulet once it's completed. If just to pass the time.
[He does remember Anakin's fondness for tinkering, even if it was the other. He doesn't imagine that would have changed.]
If it would make you feel better, you could construct a lightsaber from your amulet once it's completed. If just to pass the time.
[He does remember Anakin's fondness for tinkering, even if it was the other. He doesn't imagine that would have changed.]
I didn't know that's possible.
[ But, oh. He should keep that in mind. ]
Maybe I'll give that a try...
[ But, oh. He should keep that in mind. ]
Maybe I'll give that a try...
It's a challenge, but I'm sure you're capable of figuring it out.
[He... had to have a little outside help with the adjustments in technology, himself, but he's not going to admit that.]
[He... had to have a little outside help with the adjustments in technology, himself, but he's not going to admit that.]
It's not like I have much else to do.
Anyway, Ren. Thanks for your time and input.
Anyway, Ren. Thanks for your time and input.
... You're welcome. [He supposes.]
And Kylo is fine.
And Kylo is fine.
[han is gearing up to head out on this crystal expedition, and he's got his crew ready. finn is sitting it out--han sent him home sick just the other day, and hasn't heard from him since, which is slightly concerning. he hopes the guy just wants some space to recover. but he's still got rey, and leia and natsume are tagging along too, which means the only other person missing from their happy little family is kylo ren.
han reaches out over the amulet as he works on hauling extra provisions onto the ship--he knows some other people will probably pop up wanting a ride for this little adventure, so he's stocking up.]
Hey buddy, you got a minute?
han reaches out over the amulet as he works on hauling extra provisions onto the ship--he knows some other people will probably pop up wanting a ride for this little adventure, so he's stocking up.]
Hey buddy, you got a minute?
[The other end of the line opens without pause, and while normally Han would be met with slight annoyance or exasperation, there's absolutely no emotion in his monotone whatsoever.]
What is it.
What is it.
Edited (i like this word better) 2017-05-23 17:47 (UTC)
[used to bulling through any objections his son has, han just pushes right ahead.]
Got a big trip comin' up. Big job. You want in? It'll, uh, really make you look good. Y'know, in the community.
[also, he's leaving today, so he's trying to compact what might be a drawn-out convincing session into the shortest time possible.]
Got a big trip comin' up. Big job. You want in? It'll, uh, really make you look good. Y'know, in the community.
[also, he's leaving today, so he's trying to compact what might be a drawn-out convincing session into the shortest time possible.]
[Even normally Kylo wouldn't care that much about the idea of "looking good in the community," but his current state of mind takes it so close to zero that he doesn't even have the desire to get huffy about it or outright refuse.
In lieu of any actual words, what comes through is a noncommittal sound that gives off the impression of meh.]
In lieu of any actual words, what comes through is a noncommittal sound that gives off the impression of meh.]
Come on, how long has it been since we did a job together? You don't even have anything to say?
[at least han is used to nagging him to get what he wants?]
[at least han is used to nagging him to get what he wants?]
Not really.
[Ehhhhn... he guesses he can manage something.]
I wouldn't be helpful, anyway. There's no point...
[Ehhhhn... he guesses he can manage something.]
I wouldn't be helpful, anyway. There's no point...
[talking like that isn't too unusual for ren, but the tone he delivers it in is. han hasn't heard him sound this hopeless since...what, his arm was ruined? it causes a pulse of alarm to come across from han's side and he stops what he's working on to give his son his full attention.]
What's wrong?
[AND DON'T SAY NOTHING REN HAN SWEARS TO GOD HE KNOWS SOMETHING IS UP]
What's wrong?
[AND DON'T SAY NOTHING REN HAN SWEARS TO GOD HE KNOWS SOMETHING IS UP]
My amulet was switched, that's all.
[No biggie. Also wow: it's a straight answer.]
I hardly want to get up from my chair, so...
[Aaaaand there went the desire to finish that sentence.]
[No biggie. Also wow: it's a straight answer.]
I hardly want to get up from my chair, so...
[Aaaaand there went the desire to finish that sentence.]
[han has to squash the urge to drop what he's doing and go over to ren's house--between him just blurting out the problem and admitting he doesn't feel like doing anything without a fight, it's all too clear that something is seriously wrong. but it's almost time to leave and he has to get ben a new amulet. he has to get ben a new amulet. he repeats it to himself a few times before he works up the ability to speak again.]
Okay. Okay, just-- [he doesn't even know what advice to give. don't forget to eat? get a blanket so you don't get cold even if you don't care??? that's the kind of thing han would be fussing about if he were with ben physically.] Just, be good, okay? I'll bring you a crystal and you'll be fine. It'll just be a few days.
Okay. Okay, just-- [he doesn't even know what advice to give. don't forget to eat? get a blanket so you don't get cold even if you don't care??? that's the kind of thing han would be fussing about if he were with ben physically.] Just, be good, okay? I'll bring you a crystal and you'll be fine. It'll just be a few days.
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