[As many times as he's heard the first sentiment before, it never stops cutting into him, a sharper and more painful weapon than any blade Armitage could wield. The statement that follows is no surprise, as a result. He breaks eye contact as tears build in his eyes, and he takes a shaky breath before swallowing to work through the tightness in his throat.]
I know.
[Ben drops his hand to rest on his knee, leaving Hux to do what he will. He doesn't know that he has the energy to try to stop him, anyway.]
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I know.
[Ben drops his hand to rest on his knee, leaving Hux to do what he will. He doesn't know that he has the energy to try to stop him, anyway.]