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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Well, the feeling was completely mutual, although I often wondered how you even became the Supreme Leader's apprentice with your uncontrollable rage and overall disrespect towards the chain of command.
[Not to mention, threatening other officers and making morale lower whenever he appeared... Hux could sit here and list all of his flaws, but maybe for another time.]
Yes, you made that quite clear.
[Not to mention, threatening other officers and making morale lower whenever he appeared... Hux could sit here and list all of his flaws, but maybe for another time.]
Yes, you made that quite clear.
It wasn't uncontrollable. I knew what I was doing.
[He has no real other way of taking out his anger, and breaking things is preferable to breaking people.]
And you know that I'm outside of your hierarchy, Hux. I'm not a part of that chain.
[He has no real other way of taking out his anger, and breaking things is preferable to breaking people.]
And you know that I'm outside of your hierarchy, Hux. I'm not a part of that chain.
[Hux just gives Ren a look. Oh, he's supposed to be grateful that Ren only destroyed equipment and not people? Hilarious.]
Yes, you enjoy reminding me of that. [The general seems quite grumpy about it for whatever reason.] You should still show respect and regard towards the command and how the Finalizer operates.
Yes, you enjoy reminding me of that. [The general seems quite grumpy about it for whatever reason.] You should still show respect and regard towards the command and how the Finalizer operates.
[Ren doesn't really react to that look, though the thought that comes to his mind is enough to tear his attention away from the current conversation. Instead of responding, he gets a quiet, almost regretful look on his face, and he glances at Hux—at the right side of his forehead—for a brief moment before turning away.]
It doesn't matter right now.
It doesn't matter right now.
[He huffs at the answer, but whether or not he likes it, Ren isn't completely wrong. They are nowhere near the Finalizer and they are the only two people here from the Order. There really is no chain of command and they aren't really bound by any rules that used to be set for them. Well, set for Hux, at least. Ren had his own restrictions that he followed.
The longest he's been away from the First Order and the furthest. His purpose now is to return home and he just needs to continue spending all of his energy into that. Although, things aren't always so simple.
Especially when Ren is giving him a look of regret, although he's not quite sure why.]
...No, I suppose it doesn't. [Hux admits, keeping his gaze locked on Ren.] Neither of us can deny that our relationship has fundamentally changed as well. Refuting that is completely pointless.
The longest he's been away from the First Order and the furthest. His purpose now is to return home and he just needs to continue spending all of his energy into that. Although, things aren't always so simple.
Especially when Ren is giving him a look of regret, although he's not quite sure why.]
...No, I suppose it doesn't. [Hux admits, keeping his gaze locked on Ren.] Neither of us can deny that our relationship has fundamentally changed as well. Refuting that is completely pointless.
[Ren's eyes are searching the wall as if he might find some small detail there, but his attention is elsewhere. Thinking about returning home immediately... in a great many ways, he wants that, but at the same time he can't stand the thought of going back and having to return to how things were before. Especially if they don't remember what goes on here...
He lets out a long breath through his nose.]
It will change when we return, as well. Whether that's merely because of the Jedi's involvement or any memories remaining with us.
He lets out a long breath through his nose.]
It will change when we return, as well. Whether that's merely because of the Jedi's involvement or any memories remaining with us.
[Returning to their galaxy is the only goal in the end, even if it means that their memories of this place might not stick with them. He's heard reports of it and Hux is honestly inclined to believe it. It's not like Kenobi or Anakin Skywalker can change the future now, because then everyone in their future will be affected in some way.
They must return, even if he and Ren won't remember their time together.]
...Yes, although I suppose there's no use in worrying about such things at the moment. [Hux tries to be completely neutral as he talks, but there's a small chill in the air now. He almost seems... saddened? What.] Focus on our current problems and don't be sidetracked by the unknown possibilities.
They must return, even if he and Ren won't remember their time together.]
...Yes, although I suppose there's no use in worrying about such things at the moment. [Hux tries to be completely neutral as he talks, but there's a small chill in the air now. He almost seems... saddened? What.] Focus on our current problems and don't be sidetracked by the unknown possibilities.
[Even if a large part of him wishes the memories would remain, the rest of him realizes just how dangerous that would be. How getting so attached to Hux, to the point of the stupid sentiment he feels overtaking him, would not be tolerated, even if it weren't immediately harmful. It would put the both of them in danger, mostly Hux, and Ren hates the thought of that now.
But the general is right. They need to focus. On their current problems.]
Hux. ... I need you to do something for me.
But the general is right. They need to focus. On their current problems.]
Hux. ... I need you to do something for me.
[He just has to remember the First Order and the galaxy at large is far more important than any attachment he might have. Hux isn't just going to abandon his life mission and all of his training just for simple sentiment. Individuality is unimportant.
But for right now... it's okay. They aren't with the Order or in their galaxy. Defeating the New Republic is not their goal right now.]
What is it? [He seems curious, wondering what Ren wants to ask of him.]
But for right now... it's okay. They aren't with the Order or in their galaxy. Defeating the New Republic is not their goal right now.]
What is it? [He seems curious, wondering what Ren wants to ask of him.]
I'm going to contact my parents tomorrow. To have them come here and tell them I killed Han Solo.
[His expression somehow stays neutral, for the most part. But the breaking down over it will come later. He has to save his energy for the confrontation, anyway.]
It would be better for you to keep to yourself while I'm doing that.
[His expression somehow stays neutral, for the most part. But the breaking down over it will come later. He has to save his energy for the confrontation, anyway.]
It would be better for you to keep to yourself while I'm doing that.
[Hux looks surprised by that. For the longest time, he thought that Ren wasn't going to go through with it, especially since he's been trying to become closer to his parents here. Revealing this piece of information will undoubtedly drive some wedge between them, although he couldn't care less about Ren's parents. He's mostly just concerned with Ren.
Because he needs him to be stable-- who is he even trying to fool now? He's... just worried about him.]
Decided to let them know the truth?
Because he needs him to be stable-- who is he even trying to fool now? He's... just worried about him.]
Decided to let them know the truth?
I've kept it from them for too long.
[Some of the color seeps out of the chair he sits in, and his voice is dull as he speaks.]
It's allowed them to maintain false hopes about me, about all of us. I intend to rectify that. For good.
[Some of the color seeps out of the chair he sits in, and his voice is dull as he speaks.]
It's allowed them to maintain false hopes about me, about all of us. I intend to rectify that. For good.
[Well, he's definitely not going to argue against this. The less he has to deal with Organa and Solo, the better. Maybe he'll... grab Ren his favorite tea or something afterward, to maybe lower the destruction that is going to happen.
Yes, he can't have their house be damaged because of this.]
I'll make myself absent during that time.
Yes, he can't have their house be damaged because of this.]
I'll make myself absent during that time.
Good.
[Ren looks away, and his voice becomes less harsh as some of the tension leaves his shoulders. His response is significantly quieter.]
Thank you.
[Ren looks away, and his voice becomes less harsh as some of the tension leaves his shoulders. His response is significantly quieter.]
Thank you.
[Ever since the... incident with the couch, Hux has been somewhat avoiding Ren. Well, as much as one can avoid someone while living in the same house. Things have been a little awkward lately and he just doesn't want to face the fact that a part of him, no matter how tiny, enjoyed the warmth and comfort Ren provided.
It's becoming dangerously attached, weakness.
But a week is more than enough time to allow things to return to normal, right? As long as Ren doesn't bring it up, Hux won't either. Just pretend that everything is the same. And with the recent message Qui-Gon left him, Hux feels that it's about time to discuss more important matters with Ren.
So, he walks up to Ren's room and knocks on the door, because that's the polite thing to do.]
It's becoming dangerously attached, weakness.
But a week is more than enough time to allow things to return to normal, right? As long as Ren doesn't bring it up, Hux won't either. Just pretend that everything is the same. And with the recent message Qui-Gon left him, Hux feels that it's about time to discuss more important matters with Ren.
So, he walks up to Ren's room and knocks on the door, because that's the polite thing to do.]
[Ren has been meditating for a few hours when Hux knocks, sitting in his relatively bare room cross-legged and dressed in his full robes and mask, minus the long surcoat. Although he wishes Hux had waited until he was finished, he supposes it wasn't a terrible session. The area around him has been bleached to a light grey and the air is cool and almost misty, as his usual successes result in, so it will do for now.
He doesn't move from his spot on the floor when he responds to the knock, and it doesn't occur to him that several short weeks ago he might have yelled at Hux for coming upstairs at all.]
Come in.
He doesn't move from his spot on the floor when he responds to the knock, and it doesn't occur to him that several short weeks ago he might have yelled at Hux for coming upstairs at all.]
Come in.
[At the invitation, Hux steps inside without complaint and closes the door behind him. He's glad that Ren isn't making this more difficult than it has to be and the general stands by the door for a moment, just looking at his co-commander for a few quiet moments. Hm, he's wearing his mask and obviously meditating, or was before Hux came in. At least it's something non-destructive, so he doesn't have anything biting to say for once.]
Qui-Gon just contacted me, inviting me to visit him. I'm assuming that you received a message like that as well.
Qui-Gon just contacted me, inviting me to visit him. I'm assuming that you received a message like that as well.
[Curious. So the Jedi contacted even Hux about this gathering? He really is trying to get the entire story. Ren supposes it makes sense, considering he appears to be the farthest back on the timeline.]
He did ask me earlier in the month, yes.
He did ask me earlier in the month, yes.
[Not surprising, although apparently the Jedi has been planning this for a while if he contacted Ren earlier this month. It's clear that he wants to gather everyone from their galaxy in one place, most likely to discuss certain topics. He can't think of any other reason why he would be invited.]
He wants to bring all of us together in one area. If he wanted to learn more about the future, he could just ask each person individually. Instead, he's going through this difficulty.
He wants to bring all of us together in one area. If he wanted to learn more about the future, he could just ask each person individually. Instead, he's going through this difficulty.
Do you really think learning is all he's interested in doing?
[There's only one reason Ren can think of to bring the Skywalkers and friends together that a Jedi would be interested in, and that is to try to "fix" things. Another reason Ren has no interest in going, since there is nothing left to fix on his end.]
[There's only one reason Ren can think of to bring the Skywalkers and friends together that a Jedi would be interested in, and that is to try to "fix" things. Another reason Ren has no interest in going, since there is nothing left to fix on his end.]
Obviously not. [He doesn't know much about Qui-Gon, but he sees him as the type to try and resolve issues between people. Well, people that he's close to at least and Obi-Wan most likely fits in that description.]
He wants to resolve the issues that are surrounding your family, so he's inviting anyone that might have an insight about what's going on.
He wants to resolve the issues that are surrounding your family, so he's inviting anyone that might have an insight about what's going on.
Such a thing is a lost cause, as you know.
[It seems to be a Jedi thing, hoping for unobtainable goals.]
So I refused. There would be no point.
[It seems to be a Jedi thing, hoping for unobtainable goals.]
So I refused. There would be no point.
[It's the smartest thing Hux's ever heard from Ren. Of course, that means Hux must also make a wise decision.]
I'll be attending.
[The most wise.]
I'll be attending.
[The most wise.]
[Ren has to tilt his head at the general's statement. He isn't entirely sure if it's a good or a bad idea, but he does wonder at the reasons.]
Interested in watching the disaster unfold first-hand?
Interested in watching the disaster unfold first-hand?
Despite reason telling me otherwise, yes. It's doubtful that I'd learn anything interesting, but it might be still worth suffering through if something does turn up.
[He's not expecting much, but Hux thinks that this a rare enough occasion that he should attend anyway.]
[He's not expecting much, but Hux thinks that this a rare enough occasion that he should attend anyway.]
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