Well. If I do need something fixed, I'll let you know.
[Who knows—maybe he can talk his way into having difficult things done for free. Dameron seems like the type to do that kind of thing, just because "it's the right thing to do" or whatever other stupid reason.
Ren glances at the upheld book, unimpressed at the explanation of how Poe has spent his time.]
Perhaps you've found ways to adjust. It's not so easy for me.
[As usual, he's taking on a "woe is me" stance about his misfortune, rather than taking any responsibility for it. Not to mention the fact that Kylo Ren isn't the kind of man to have friends, let alone make them wherever he goes, which Poe can likely tell.]
You can request work through my amulet if you ever have a need for it. I'm sure the general will be most helpful to fix things. It's not hard to fix things. But knowing you, you'd probably want it fixed a certain way and done quickly. Somethings take time.
[Poe would know all about fixing generators too, any kind of fencing work and probably some engineer work. The Resistance had to do everything for themselves. The First Order seemed to be around for a while and could gather all of their resources in some manner. He didn't really know much but only had seen the inside of the Finalizer.]
I have. You don't adjust to it overnight. It'll take time. But it's your choice in the end. [He walks closer toward the chair that Kylo Ren was sitting in. It felt rude to stand a bit far and not face him while conversing with the other.]
Are things ever easy for you? Have you asked questions? You could ask if you are allowed to set up dummies so you could still fight something and train. That's a small adjustment until you are allowed to go beat up on monsters.
[He glances away and bites on his bottom lip a little. Poe carefully tosses the book at Kylo Ren.]
You could try picking up new hobbies. Reading books aren't so bad. They may have more of this planets flavor to them but every book I've encountered is different from the other.
[It seems Dameron is making some progress on understanding Kylo Ren. It's a little amusing, in a way. Even so, it's no secret he's not a patient man.]
Your guess would be right.
[Again with the approaching. Ren isn't afraid of Poe to any degree, but the proximity does make him tense up and eye the man suspiciously. He does tap a finger against the armrest, however, irritation making him frown.]
Of course I've asked to train. They won't let me near my saber yet, and I haven't been able to pester Hux into getting me any training weapons. [So far. He'll get there.
Further suspicious narrowing of eyes occurs when Poe tosses a book of all things—not something Ren would consider a thing to toss, if you wanted to keep it in good condition—but he catches it nonetheless.]
Obviously they're all different. There aren't nearly enough people here to start coming up with the exact same thing, and if they did there would be arguments over it. [A glance at the book's cover has Ren's mouth twisting, however.] What is this, exactly.
[The pilot could learn, if only the other impatient man would have listened. Poe was willing to understand him if given the chance. That too would be the Knight's decision. There's a small smile at Ren's response. Of course he knew that the other was not patient at all.
No need to panic, really, he only wanted to face the other. He wasn't going to get any closer than that. Honest. Poe kept his distance where he stopped walking.]
You should ask him to do so. That should help with the not being able to fight feeling. What can you suggest to do about the not being able to fly? Without involving jumping off a cliff or worse things of that mention. [He chuckles a bit. The book could handle being tossed. Ren has some good reflexes.]
Opinions on which book would be better to read. Sometimes it's just better to read them all. What else is there to do? You might even learn from them. [He gives a small shrug.] A book about a war. [It wasn't a complete lie. There was much more to it then that though. It was also a romance book that involved a lot of intimacy in it. Not just kissing.] Read it. If it's not for you I have a bookshelf full of different kinds. The library provides all kinds of information if you look in the right place.
[There's a very brief moment where something like uncertainty comes to Ren's expression, his eyes darting away, but it's quickly smoothed over with the man's usual haughty demeanor. (Poe may chuckle about what happened now, but it's still no joke to Kylo Ren. It just reminds him of how powerless he was.)]
Airships, obviously. I've heard there are few smaller flying vehicles, though I don't know how you'd get a hold of one. Or if you're more into wild things, you could attempt riding something that flies. There's plenty around to try it on.
[Mostly, Kylo just likes the image of Poe getting thrown off some giant bird and landing face first on the ground.
He's still a bit suspicious about the contents of the book, but it... might be worth a try. Maybe. Just to hold off the unending boredom. Ren sets it aside for now, making a sound like a wordless grumble. He's been reading occasionally, but it still tends to be a pain to get through anything.]
[Poe tilts his head a little to the side wondering if the look meant anything. He could only joke about it since there had been nights of endless nightmares. So much had happened that finally being able to stop moving meant that his mind could catch up on everything. Bring out more of the dark feelings that lingered on the edge. Poe knew what it meant to be powerless at times. He would only have to find a way around it. He would find a way no matter what obstacles he faced.]
Yeah, but would the natives really give us Outlanders a chance to fly them? Even if some of us can show them that we're good they might still be afraid. If you have any idea where to even begin to start to look for the smaller flying vehicles those could be fun to learn. If they're anything like a speeder I'll be okay. I'm not sure about tempting to fly creatures. With any kind of animal you have to gain a certain amount of trust from them before you can attempt something like that. I'm already learning enough about riding a horse.
[It would be a really funny image but Poe would be determined to friend such a creature first. To gain it's trust before climbing on to it. Plus he would have to find one first and that would be an adventure all on it's own. Although, it might not have the same feeling he craves. The machinery of the aircrafts would be more what he needed.
Ren can be suspicious all he wants about the book's contents but he would not tell him anything more about it. Poe would keep that to himself and wait for the other's reaction. It could end up being interesting.]
[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.
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.
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.]
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.
[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.
[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.]
[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.]
[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 crystalized best pilot in his living room. Whatever Poe had to say... well... it wasn't going to get said now.]
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[Who knows—maybe he can talk his way into having difficult things done for free. Dameron seems like the type to do that kind of thing, just because "it's the right thing to do" or whatever other stupid reason.
Ren glances at the upheld book, unimpressed at the explanation of how Poe has spent his time.]
Perhaps you've found ways to adjust. It's not so easy for me.
[As usual, he's taking on a "woe is me" stance about his misfortune, rather than taking any responsibility for it. Not to mention the fact that Kylo Ren isn't the kind of man to have friends, let alone make them wherever he goes, which Poe can likely tell.]
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[Poe would know all about fixing generators too, any kind of fencing work and probably some engineer work. The Resistance had to do everything for themselves. The First Order seemed to be around for a while and could gather all of their resources in some manner. He didn't really know much but only had seen the inside of the Finalizer.]
I have. You don't adjust to it overnight. It'll take time. But it's your choice in the end. [He walks closer toward the chair that Kylo Ren was sitting in. It felt rude to stand a bit far and not face him while conversing with the other.]
Are things ever easy for you? Have you asked questions? You could ask if you are allowed to set up dummies so you could still fight something and train. That's a small adjustment until you are allowed to go beat up on monsters.
[He glances away and bites on his bottom lip a little. Poe carefully tosses the book at Kylo Ren.]
You could try picking up new hobbies. Reading books aren't so bad. They may have more of this planets flavor to them but every book I've encountered is different from the other.
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Your guess would be right.
[Again with the approaching. Ren isn't afraid of Poe to any degree, but the proximity does make him tense up and eye the man suspiciously. He does tap a finger against the armrest, however, irritation making him frown.]
Of course I've asked to train. They won't let me near my saber yet, and I haven't been able to pester Hux into getting me any training weapons. [So far. He'll get there.
Further suspicious narrowing of eyes occurs when Poe tosses a book of all things—not something Ren would consider a thing to toss, if you wanted to keep it in good condition—but he catches it nonetheless.]
Obviously they're all different. There aren't nearly enough people here to start coming up with the exact same thing, and if they did there would be arguments over it. [A glance at the book's cover has Ren's mouth twisting, however.] What is this, exactly.
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No need to panic, really, he only wanted to face the other. He wasn't going to get any closer than that. Honest. Poe kept his distance where he stopped walking.]
You should ask him to do so. That should help with the not being able to fight feeling. What can you suggest to do about the not being able to fly? Without involving jumping off a cliff or worse things of that mention. [He chuckles a bit. The book could handle being tossed. Ren has some good reflexes.]
Opinions on which book would be better to read. Sometimes it's just better to read them all. What else is there to do? You might even learn from them. [He gives a small shrug.] A book about a war. [It wasn't a complete lie. There was much more to it then that though. It was also a romance book that involved a lot of intimacy in it. Not just kissing.] Read it. If it's not for you I have a bookshelf full of different kinds. The library provides all kinds of information if you look in the right place.
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Airships, obviously. I've heard there are few smaller flying vehicles, though I don't know how you'd get a hold of one. Or if you're more into wild things, you could attempt riding something that flies. There's plenty around to try it on.
[Mostly, Kylo just likes the image of Poe getting thrown off some giant bird and landing face first on the ground.
He's still a bit suspicious about the contents of the book, but it... might be worth a try. Maybe. Just to hold off the unending boredom. Ren sets it aside for now, making a sound like a wordless grumble. He's been reading occasionally, but it still tends to be a pain to get through anything.]
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Yeah, but would the natives really give us Outlanders a chance to fly them? Even if some of us can show them that we're good they might still be afraid. If you have any idea where to even begin to start to look for the smaller flying vehicles those could be fun to learn. If they're anything like a speeder I'll be okay. I'm not sure about tempting to fly creatures. With any kind of animal you have to gain a certain amount of trust from them before you can attempt something like that. I'm already learning enough about riding a horse.
[It would be a really funny image but Poe would be determined to friend such a creature first. To gain it's trust before climbing on to it. Plus he would have to find one first and that would be an adventure all on it's own. Although, it might not have the same feeling he craves. The machinery of the aircrafts would be more what he needed.
Ren can be suspicious all he wants about the book's contents but he would not tell him anything more about it. Poe would keep that to himself and wait for the other's reaction. It could end up being interesting.]
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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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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.
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[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.]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.]
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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
bestpilot in his living room. Whatever Poe had to say... well... it wasn't going to get said now.]