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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[He's definitely said too much. Hux tries not to look unsettled by his own admission as he defiantly stares into the fire. Even Ren can tell what he's saying by admitting something like that. A certain level of dependence and trust is now something Hux can no longer deny without fully lying.
Although, from the corner of his eye, he can tell that Ren looks almost... glum? It's not the reaction he was expecting. Maybe some mockery at worst, but it soon becomes obvious why he didn't react as such when Ren's unspoken thought reaches him via the amulets.
Should he even answer that?
Hux resists the urge to rub his arms at the chill, still unsure whether or not to say anything further.]
...We're allies. [What an insightful comment.]
Although, from the corner of his eye, he can tell that Ren looks almost... glum? It's not the reaction he was expecting. Maybe some mockery at worst, but it soon becomes obvious why he didn't react as such when Ren's unspoken thought reaches him via the amulets.
Should he even answer that?
Hux resists the urge to rub his arms at the chill, still unsure whether or not to say anything further.]
...We're allies. [What an insightful comment.]
Edited 2016-07-31 00:41 (UTC)
[Kylo redoubles his mental shields when he realizes he'd been open enough to let the thought leave him, even though obviously Hux doesn't have the ability to get in his head without his permission. It's an automatic reaction when he's already feeling defensive, and he's still refusing to look at the other man.]
We've been allies. That's not—
[It's not the same, having allies doesn't mean you're not alone. Ren merely shakes his head instead of finishing the thought, however; Hux knows what he means, surely. They were allies when they hated each other. (When did he stop hating Hux?)
His voice is quiet when he speaks again.]
Forget it.
We've been allies. That's not—
[It's not the same, having allies doesn't mean you're not alone. Ren merely shakes his head instead of finishing the thought, however; Hux knows what he means, surely. They were allies when they hated each other. (When did he stop hating Hux?)
His voice is quiet when he speaks again.]
Forget it.
[He's well-aware it's not the same thing and now he's torn between clarifying what he meant or just leaving this all be. Hux already feels that he's said too much, especially to someone that he's hated for a long time. It's not the case now, but the point still stands.
However, the thought of just saying nothing is just as unappealing.]
...I know.
[There, saying enough without saying too much, hopefully.]
However, the thought of just saying nothing is just as unappealing.]
...I know.
[There, saying enough without saying too much, hopefully.]
[The acknowledgment only makes Kylo Ren feel more conflicted. It makes him come to a realization of something that's been lurking, something he knows has been gradually coming to the surface as of late:
This is dangerous. This is—sentiment. It's weakness. It may be the end of him if he allows it to continue, and he cannot take that risk. He cannot make the same mistakes as those before him. Even if they are allies now, that may not be the case in the future. Hux just admitted he's the kind of man to twist a situation to his advantage, and Ren has no illusions that he'd be immune from such a thing if it came down to it.
But—is it better to quash it now, deal with Hux in the same distant way as before and make the both of them angry and hateful once more? Or does he let it be while they're here, simply make a vow to ignore anything resembling attachment when they return? It's a vow he's made regarding his family, but the next time he sees them in their galaxy, they'll be the enemy. He's already determined in this.
Hux is different: there's no doubt in his mind he'll see the general often as they work towards the First Order's goals.
He doesn't know what to do. So instead of confronting the issue, he stands up from his chair and turns towards the house.]
It's getting late.
[It's a thinly veiled excuse. But he can't face this right now, in front of Hux. He needs to meditate on it.]
This is dangerous. This is—sentiment. It's weakness. It may be the end of him if he allows it to continue, and he cannot take that risk. He cannot make the same mistakes as those before him. Even if they are allies now, that may not be the case in the future. Hux just admitted he's the kind of man to twist a situation to his advantage, and Ren has no illusions that he'd be immune from such a thing if it came down to it.
But—is it better to quash it now, deal with Hux in the same distant way as before and make the both of them angry and hateful once more? Or does he let it be while they're here, simply make a vow to ignore anything resembling attachment when they return? It's a vow he's made regarding his family, but the next time he sees them in their galaxy, they'll be the enemy. He's already determined in this.
Hux is different: there's no doubt in his mind he'll see the general often as they work towards the First Order's goals.
He doesn't know what to do. So instead of confronting the issue, he stands up from his chair and turns towards the house.]
It's getting late.
[It's a thinly veiled excuse. But he can't face this right now, in front of Hux. He needs to meditate on it.]
Edited (ffs i typoed. why) 2016-08-01 03:14 (UTC)
[Hux is just sure of himself that he'll be able to separate any attachment or friendly feelings toward Ren once they return to their galaxy. There's just no other option and he is more than willing to throw the knight under a bus if the situation calls for it back home. Ren knows and Hux holds himself to the same standard as well. The First Order will always come first and any personal sentiments will go away when the Order comes into play.
This is just... different. A chaotic world without the Order and thus building trust is important. It's unfortunate that he's grown to almost like Ren, but the consequences of doing so here is not significant at least.
Everything is surely professional and strategic still, right?]
It seems so. [He sees the excuse, but doesn't call him out on it. He'll let Ren retire for the night.]
This is just... different. A chaotic world without the Order and thus building trust is important. It's unfortunate that he's grown to almost like Ren, but the consequences of doing so here is not significant at least.
Everything is surely professional and strategic still, right?]
It seems so. [He sees the excuse, but doesn't call him out on it. He'll let Ren retire for the night.]
[Ren makes a gradual fist with one hand as he moves away in slow strides, guiding the Force to pull the ashes over the fire and smother it. Only a small flicker of flame is left by the time the man steps inside, leaving Hux in near-darkness.
Over the course of the night and the next morning, his confusion and uncertainty will turn into hate for his own weakness, and that will turn into the sort of rage that he can only deal with by striking things and screaming. Without his saber, all he has are his hands and the Force. But he'll manage.]
Over the course of the night and the next morning, his confusion and uncertainty will turn into hate for his own weakness, and that will turn into the sort of rage that he can only deal with by striking things and screaming. Without his saber, all he has are his hands and the Force. But he'll manage.]
[The man taps his fingers on the armrest almost impatiently as he answers.]
If they let my father on one, they'll let you. [Han Solo is nothing if not suspicious, at least as he is now. Poe doesn't nearly give off that same feeling, so he shouldn't have much trouble charming and paying his way to flying an airship or two.]
I have no idea where to find the other ones. But I'm not surprised to hear you're interested in getting friendly with the local creatures.
If they let my father on one, they'll let you. [Han Solo is nothing if not suspicious, at least as he is now. Poe doesn't nearly give off that same feeling, so he shouldn't have much trouble charming and paying his way to flying an airship or two.]
I have no idea where to find the other ones. But I'm not surprised to hear you're interested in getting friendly with the local creatures.
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[it isn't difficult to hear about Skywalker drama in Verens, even if you've been in another city for the majority of said incident. It's been long enough that Anakin can be reasonably sure he isn't going to repeat the mistakes he made the last time they had this conversation, so he finally gathers his patience and makes the call.]
Kylo. It's been a while. How was your trip with--
[He almost says “your uncle”, but he thinks better of it at the last moment and goes for something more neutral.]
Luke?
[He sounds rougher than usual, but he's better than he was a few weeks ago, after Padme vanished. There's little risk of Vader appearing at the moment.]
Kylo. It's been a while. How was your trip with--
[He almost says “your uncle”, but he thinks better of it at the last moment and goes for something more neutral.]
Luke?
[He sounds rougher than usual, but he's better than he was a few weeks ago, after Padme vanished. There's little risk of Vader appearing at the moment.]
[Grandfather's presence is always mildly alarming at first, even if that feeling quickly fades into bitter irritation. Being contacted by Anakin through the amulets is an entirely new feeling, however, so there's a hint of surprise added to that mixture even as some suspicion arises.
He expects to get yelled at if he suggests even the slightest amount of trouble, and he's not really interested in that, so he's not planning on sharing any details without some serious digging.]
... fine.
[And technically it's true. Neither of them came out of it terribly worse for the wear. No fighting happened. It was fine.]
He expects to get yelled at if he suggests even the slightest amount of trouble, and he's not really interested in that, so he's not planning on sharing any details without some serious digging.]
... fine.
[And technically it's true. Neither of them came out of it terribly worse for the wear. No fighting happened. It was fine.]
Oh, I have no doubt that they'll let me on one. I'm wondering if they would let us fly one. There's a difference with that. [Poe wasn't completely stupid, he could have been a bit more clear in what he meant the first time. And he could charm his way into being able to fly one.]
Do you know someone who might? Why do you say that? You might be surprised at what kind of local creatures I've seen back in our galaxy. A lot of them are not friendly. The creatures here seem to be the opposite for the most part. Riding on a horse isn't so bad.
Do you know someone who might? Why do you say that? You might be surprised at what kind of local creatures I've seen back in our galaxy. A lot of them are not friendly. The creatures here seem to be the opposite for the most part. Riding on a horse isn't so bad.
My answer is the same. I'm certain they'll allow you to do nearly anything if you show them enough sylvs.
[Such is the case with most places.]
You should talk to Han Solo if you want to know anything about flying. [Certainly Poe knows that, how famous his father was for not only his Kessel run, but the numerous races he trained others for. He's going to have looked up everything he can find in this place.]
I say that because you seem the sort of person who wants everything and everyone to like him. [It's clear enough in Ren's expression that he finds such a desire to be a waste of time.]
[Such is the case with most places.]
You should talk to Han Solo if you want to know anything about flying. [Certainly Poe knows that, how famous his father was for not only his Kessel run, but the numerous races he trained others for. He's going to have looked up everything he can find in this place.]
I say that because you seem the sort of person who wants everything and everyone to like him. [It's clear enough in Ren's expression that he finds such a desire to be a waste of time.]
Why does everything have to be about how much money you pay? [He shakes his head a little but it would make sense. It wouldn't hurt to try but at the same time he will make sure to gain trust. Talk to the staff or workers on the airships.]
He might have a few more pointers to give, huh? You already know my skills, Kylo Ren. [There comes a wide smirk with that. Poe had a lot of skills in flying in general. It wouldn't hurt to talk to Han now that he wasn't in jail anymore. But he wasn't sure if he would keep pressing a certain topic.]
That's... [His open mouth shuts after a moment. Poe didn't want everyone to like him. He knew that he would run into others that wouldn't. If people liked him that was their choice.] Not everyone has to like me. It's their choice if they want to or not. I'm not going to push them into something they don't want. I try to not put them into situations that would make them feel uncomfortable.
He might have a few more pointers to give, huh? You already know my skills, Kylo Ren. [There comes a wide smirk with that. Poe had a lot of skills in flying in general. It wouldn't hurt to talk to Han now that he wasn't in jail anymore. But he wasn't sure if he would keep pressing a certain topic.]
That's... [His open mouth shuts after a moment. Poe didn't want everyone to like him. He knew that he would run into others that wouldn't. If people liked him that was their choice.] Not everyone has to like me. It's their choice if they want to or not. I'm not going to push them into something they don't want. I try to not put them into situations that would make them feel uncomfortable.
[That isn't a question Ren can answer, aside from just saying how people tend to naturally be greedy, so he simply stares neutrally. He has to let out a huff through his nose at the obviously self-confident statement, his stare turning into a side glance.]
The only reason you were the best pilot in the Resistance is because he wasn't in it. [There are many ways his father is flawed, but his ability to fly a ship was not one of them.] I'm sure you'd know that if you'd ever flown with him in the Falcon.
[He's bragging on his dad for once. Go figure.
He's unimpressed with Poe's attempt at deflecting the obvious truth.]
You say that, and yet you keep coming to me despite the fact I've displayed my "discomfort" several times. You really want to be the hero, don't you? [There's a glint in his eye, though that's the only real sign he's amused, for now.] Winning over the enemy with your flying skills, a few kind words and a flash of a smile.
The only reason you were the best pilot in the Resistance is because he wasn't in it. [There are many ways his father is flawed, but his ability to fly a ship was not one of them.] I'm sure you'd know that if you'd ever flown with him in the Falcon.
[He's bragging on his dad for once. Go figure.
He's unimpressed with Poe's attempt at deflecting the obvious truth.]
You say that, and yet you keep coming to me despite the fact I've displayed my "discomfort" several times. You really want to be the hero, don't you? [There's a glint in his eye, though that's the only real sign he's amused, for now.] Winning over the enemy with your flying skills, a few kind words and a flash of a smile.
[It was a question that didn't need to be answered. Truthfully, he was hoping to hear a few beeps and a few boops. Poe knew that people were greedy. He's seen something happen where if you had the right amount of credits... you were basically in the lead. The pilot had to beat that somehow, work around it. Think smarter always be a few steps ahead or try, go for the surprise.]
Han did get to tell us, in his own words, that the Starkiller base was basically a big Death Star. He did get to help the Resistance to stop the First Order. He was in it at that moment. It's hard to ask for a pleasure flight when your friend is trying to rescue a girl and the Resistance is trying to stop the First Order from blowing up any more systems. Will I continue to hear secondhand stories on how good of a pilot he is? Or will I be able to fly with him? As you put it.
[Ren can brag. Poe will continue to hear stories about Han the rebel general. There were plenty of them that were told.]
I don't have to be the hero. It just happens. All I want is for you to not be a threat and to hold your word that you won't go kill or hurt anyone again. There's nothing more to this.
[The truth? Poe only wanted to keep an eye on Kylo Ren make sure he follows what he's been saying. He knew that there would be stories about Starkiller base and the heroes that stopped it. He heard some of his own stories before. That's not what he wanted here. Being a hero didn't matter, it's what came after. It's that peace and hope. Poe could charm the pants off of someone who doesn't wear any... but Ren, he doubted that charming the other would work.]
You wouldn't understand what I really want.
Han did get to tell us, in his own words, that the Starkiller base was basically a big Death Star. He did get to help the Resistance to stop the First Order. He was in it at that moment. It's hard to ask for a pleasure flight when your friend is trying to rescue a girl and the Resistance is trying to stop the First Order from blowing up any more systems. Will I continue to hear secondhand stories on how good of a pilot he is? Or will I be able to fly with him? As you put it.
[Ren can brag. Poe will continue to hear stories about Han the rebel general. There were plenty of them that were told.]
I don't have to be the hero. It just happens. All I want is for you to not be a threat and to hold your word that you won't go kill or hurt anyone again. There's nothing more to this.
[The truth? Poe only wanted to keep an eye on Kylo Ren make sure he follows what he's been saying. He knew that there would be stories about Starkiller base and the heroes that stopped it. He heard some of his own stories before. That's not what he wanted here. Being a hero didn't matter, it's what came after. It's that peace and hope. Poe could charm the pants off of someone who doesn't wear any... but Ren, he doubted that charming the other would work.]
You wouldn't understand what I really want.
[The scent of ozone suddenly fills the air as Ren tenses, his hands curling into fists over his knees. All humor and any semblance of a good mood vanishes without a trace.
How dare he. How dare Dameron bring that up, that issue he'd clearly seen was sensitive to the knight. And then to punctuate it with that statement—it's too much. Ren rises to his full height, seething and trembling with rage.]
You—hypocrite. [His eyes bore into the pilot's, only the barest hint of pain hidden within the hatred and anger there. He lets out a shaky breath between his bared teeth.]
You don't get to say that to me. You don't get to dismiss me when you've ignored every single one of my attempts to get you to stop prying where you're not welcome.
[The glass of the back door cracks, a faint rumble becoming audible as Ren's thoughts turn even darker.]
If it weren't for all of you... For you and the traitor... [Han wouldn't have gotten involved. Kylo wouldn't have been driven to kill him. Han could have simply remained a smuggler elsewhere in the galaxy, perhaps unhappy, but alive.]
How dare he. How dare Dameron bring that up, that issue he'd clearly seen was sensitive to the knight. And then to punctuate it with that statement—it's too much. Ren rises to his full height, seething and trembling with rage.]
You—hypocrite. [His eyes bore into the pilot's, only the barest hint of pain hidden within the hatred and anger there. He lets out a shaky breath between his bared teeth.]
You don't get to say that to me. You don't get to dismiss me when you've ignored every single one of my attempts to get you to stop prying where you're not welcome.
[The glass of the back door cracks, a faint rumble becoming audible as Ren's thoughts turn even darker.]
If it weren't for all of you... For you and the traitor... [Han wouldn't have gotten involved. Kylo wouldn't have been driven to kill him. Han could have simply remained a smuggler elsewhere in the galaxy, perhaps unhappy, but alive.]
Just "fine"?
[That's amazingly vague, and he can't figure out what it's supposed to mean, except that Kylo doesn't want to tell him anything. Whether that's to hide what really happened or just because he doesn't want to speak to Anakin is unclear.]
I'm surprised you don't have a stronger opinion about it, considering the circumstances.
[Anakin is toeing a dangerous line, but he ignores that. He'd rather take the risk to get the information he wants, even if it means goading Kylo.]
[That's amazingly vague, and he can't figure out what it's supposed to mean, except that Kylo doesn't want to tell him anything. Whether that's to hide what really happened or just because he doesn't want to speak to Anakin is unclear.]
I'm surprised you don't have a stronger opinion about it, considering the circumstances.
[Anakin is toeing a dangerous line, but he ignores that. He'd rather take the risk to get the information he wants, even if it means goading Kylo.]
[Ugh, okay, it looks like the vague isn't quite working. That's really no surprise; he imagines Anakin is about as stubborn as he is, if not more. He supposes he'll try to put a positive spin on it, just to avoid mention of the whole... collapsing tunnels deal.
His voice is still somewhat dull, like he's hesitating to share, but at least he says more than one word this time.]
It was... a good opportunity. Not having anything to do was driving me mad.
[Completely avoiding the issue of Luke seems like a good plan for now.]
His voice is still somewhat dull, like he's hesitating to share, but at least he says more than one word this time.]
It was... a good opportunity. Not having anything to do was driving me mad.
[Completely avoiding the issue of Luke seems like a good plan for now.]
[Avoiding the collapsing tunnels might be a good idea, actually. Nobody needs Overprotective Dad Anakin to reappear and ruin everything yet again.]
Really.
[That's still frustratingly unspecific, but he has a bit more to work with now. He'll just have to use that to push Kylo a bit more. He tries to keep his voice neutral, but he can't hide the curiosity in it. He's no great liar.]
Sitting around and doing nothing would do that to anyone, wouldn't it? I'm glad you found a way out of that.
Really.
[That's still frustratingly unspecific, but he has a bit more to work with now. He'll just have to use that to push Kylo a bit more. He tries to keep his voice neutral, but he can't hide the curiosity in it. He's no great liar.]
Sitting around and doing nothing would do that to anyone, wouldn't it? I'm glad you found a way out of that.
[Nobody does. And Ren doesn't want it, either.]
I suppose. I've never been one to like sitting around and doing nothing.
[Which is why he makes a terrible Jedi.]
They've even allowed me training equipment at the house now, which helps somewhat.
[He's alright with talking about himself, even if it's with the terrible Light Side version of his grandfather. As long as he can keep anything resembling the Incident from happening again...]
I suppose. I've never been one to like sitting around and doing nothing.
[Which is why he makes a terrible Jedi.]
They've even allowed me training equipment at the house now, which helps somewhat.
[He's alright with talking about himself, even if it's with the terrible Light Side version of his grandfather. As long as he can keep anything resembling the Incident from happening again...]
They actually let you have that?
[Well, Anakin can see why. If it keeps Kylo busy and quiet, without risking him being allowed out on his own, it's worth the potential risk.]
I'm surprised they'd underestimate you that much. You got lucky.
[For once, Anakin sounds genuinely amused when talking to his grandson. Even ignoring the issues they've had, he knows Kylo can be pretty impressive when he wants to be. Letting someone that strong get even stronger is ridiculous.]
[Well, Anakin can see why. If it keeps Kylo busy and quiet, without risking him being allowed out on his own, it's worth the potential risk.]
I'm surprised they'd underestimate you that much. You got lucky.
[For once, Anakin sounds genuinely amused when talking to his grandson. Even ignoring the issues they've had, he knows Kylo can be pretty impressive when he wants to be. Letting someone that strong get even stronger is ridiculous.]
Granted, it's nothing more than a dull piece of wood and something to hit. But it's something.
[Lucky, humph. He supposes he does appreciate how stupid some of the locals can be at times, but this isn't a result of them underestimating him.]
They're aware enough of my abilities. I've simply been proving myself trustworthy.
[Well... it's true that he hasn't done anything violent to anyone since he came back to life, but trustworthy may be a stretch.]
[Lucky, humph. He supposes he does appreciate how stupid some of the locals can be at times, but this isn't a result of them underestimating him.]
They're aware enough of my abilities. I've simply been proving myself trustworthy.
[Well... it's true that he hasn't done anything violent to anyone since he came back to life, but trustworthy may be a stretch.]
[He must have struck pretty well on a spot that Kylo Ren didn't want. Poe knew that it would burn. Because he too knew that Han would most likely be dead by the time he came back home. It made the most sense. Han was alive when they went to Starkiller base. He knew that much. He knew it had to have happened on Starkiller base. But he didn't know anything beyond it blowing up. The pilot stayed behind to see the Falcon take away but when he thought he went back, this is where he went instead.
There was no fear and he stood his ground looking up at Kylo Ren's full height. His own stance gets tense as he listens to the other. The pain and anger were truly there. Something must have happened. But no matter what he said the other wouldn't give in. The glass door cracking makes him grow a little uneasy. A shiver as if being cold runs down his spine.
He raises a hand up with a finger, his other hand goes on his hip. The moment his mouth opens that's when something else forms around him. A crystal substance encases him in just seconds. Poe seemed fine just a moment ago... but Kylo Ren now had a crystalizedbest pilot in his living room. Whatever Poe had to say... well... it wasn't going to get said now.]
There was no fear and he stood his ground looking up at Kylo Ren's full height. His own stance gets tense as he listens to the other. The pain and anger were truly there. Something must have happened. But no matter what he said the other wouldn't give in. The glass door cracking makes him grow a little uneasy. A shiver as if being cold runs down his spine.
He raises a hand up with a finger, his other hand goes on his hip. The moment his mouth opens that's when something else forms around him. A crystal substance encases him in just seconds. Poe seemed fine just a moment ago... but Kylo Ren now had a crystalized
If you say so.
[Anakin's voice is as noncommittal as he can manage while also sounding amused as hell. That is, not very, but he's trying really hard.]
I can't imagine you're feeling satisfied with just that, though. You can only do so much with inanimate objects.
[A potentially dangerous idea is starting to form in Anakin's mind, but whether Kylo will accept it or not remains to be seen. He'll have to tread cautiously here.]
[Anakin's voice is as noncommittal as he can manage while also sounding amused as hell. That is, not very, but he's trying really hard.]
I can't imagine you're feeling satisfied with just that, though. You can only do so much with inanimate objects.
[A potentially dangerous idea is starting to form in Anakin's mind, but whether Kylo will accept it or not remains to be seen. He'll have to tread cautiously here.]
[How dare you. He's been doing great! Totally trustworthy and law abiding and all of that. He hasn't harmed a flea.
Ren decides not to actually respond to that with any more than a brief twinge of defensiveness, however. He supposes that's better than Anakin trying to argue. Maybe. But he ends up being thoroughly distracted by the next statements as he tries to discern what kind of meaning there might be behind them.]
... Yes. That is true.
[There may be no image involved, but there's a definite sense of Kylo's full cautious attention being on the man on the other side of the connection. Is he trying to accuse him of trying something unsavory? Is he saying Kylo isn't patient enough to wait for further opportunities?]
I'm working with the hand I've been dealt.
Ren decides not to actually respond to that with any more than a brief twinge of defensiveness, however. He supposes that's better than Anakin trying to argue. Maybe. But he ends up being thoroughly distracted by the next statements as he tries to discern what kind of meaning there might be behind them.]
... Yes. That is true.
[There may be no image involved, but there's a definite sense of Kylo's full cautious attention being on the man on the other side of the connection. Is he trying to accuse him of trying something unsavory? Is he saying Kylo isn't patient enough to wait for further opportunities?]
I'm working with the hand I've been dealt.
[See, Anakin believes that slightly more just because Kylo is not getting angry about it. He's proving his point already!
The real test is still ahead, however. Anakin tries to be nonchalant about it, but a sense of nervousness inevitably comes across the connection.]
What do you think of having another set of hands to help you out?
[AKA, what if Anakin, specifically, helped him out with that?]
The real test is still ahead, however. Anakin tries to be nonchalant about it, but a sense of nervousness inevitably comes across the connection.]
What do you think of having another set of hands to help you out?
[AKA, what if Anakin, specifically, helped him out with that?]
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