[Ren turns an eye towards Hux, though he's not facing the other man entirely.]
I know. [He can't really find it in himself to be belligerent or particularly haughty about it, given what Hux is going through. Perhaps he'll blame this next admission on that as well:] I trust you.
[At least it's said with more of a straightforward tone than anything particularly... sensitive or embarrassing. But he doesn't try to clarify with anything like "with that much," for some reason, though he does look away.]
[The general looks mildly surprised by the admission. While Ren should trust him, since Hux is a completely reliable individual that doesn't do anything in half-measures, it's still shocking to hear him admit it out loud. Their pride just doesn't allow for these sort of admissions.
Although, they have both been more... open with each other lately.
But it's still satisfying to hear Ren tell him this. Hux can't stop himself from making the floor shiny around him and a pleasant scent starts to fill the air.]
We've worked together for quite a long time now. [Trying to make it sound less of a big deal.]
Basic trust is needed for any alliance to be successful.
[He lets out an amused huff at the scent and the sight of the suddenly-clean floors. It's nice to know that Hux is pleased by the remark, at least.
Hux started it anyway, so he had better be pleased. Ren didn't say that just to say it.]
I never would have thought it would end up like this between us. [He never imagined he'd give half a damn about Hux, let alone... care. And he doesn't like to admit it, but he does care.]
[To think they would be this amiable... but he supposes it's not a bad thing for aforementioned reasons. Although, genuinely caring about Ren was not part of his plan. He could accept using Ren and his powers and pretending to care, but for actual concern to show up...? Hux doesn't know how to deal with that, if he's honest.
It's a feeling that he really hasn't experienced before, to be worried about an individual and actually be concerned about them. This place is truly terrible for affecting him like this.
Well, at least Ren ruined the mood with that comment.]
Humph, I'm a general of the First Order, Ren. I did not get to this position by formulating useless plans; you should've been able to see my merit before coming to this world. [Hux trying to be more like himself, perhaps in an almost exaggerated manner.]
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.]
[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.
[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.]
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.]
[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.]
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.
[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.]
[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.]
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I know. [He can't really find it in himself to be belligerent or particularly haughty about it, given what Hux is going through. Perhaps he'll blame this next admission on that as well:] I trust you.
[At least it's said with more of a straightforward tone than anything particularly... sensitive or embarrassing. But he doesn't try to clarify with anything like "with that much," for some reason, though he does look away.]
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Although, they have both been more... open with each other lately.
But it's still satisfying to hear Ren tell him this. Hux can't stop himself from making the floor shiny around him and a pleasant scent starts to fill the air.]
We've worked together for quite a long time now. [Trying to make it sound less of a big deal.]
Basic trust is needed for any alliance to be successful.
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Hux started it anyway, so he had better be pleased. Ren didn't say that just to say it.]
I never would have thought it would end up like this between us. [He never imagined he'd give half a damn about Hux, let alone... care. And he doesn't like to admit it, but he does care.]
I thought working with you was a waste of time.
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[To think they would be this amiable... but he supposes it's not a bad thing for aforementioned reasons. Although, genuinely caring about Ren was not part of his plan. He could accept using Ren and his powers and pretending to care, but for actual concern to show up...? Hux doesn't know how to deal with that, if he's honest.
It's a feeling that he really hasn't experienced before, to be worried about an individual and actually be concerned about them. This place is truly terrible for affecting him like this.
Well, at least Ren ruined the mood with that comment.]
Humph, I'm a general of the First Order, Ren. I did not get to this position by formulating useless plans; you should've been able to see my merit before coming to this world. [Hux trying to be more like himself, perhaps in an almost exaggerated manner.]
Phone tags yeahhhh
[His tone isn't as harsh as it would be if he still believed all that, of course. He's... reminiscing, almost.]
All I cared about was my own goals. Ending the Jedi.
:>
[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.
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[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.
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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.
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It doesn't matter right now.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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But the general is right. They need to focus. On their current problems.]
Hux. ... I need you to do something for me.
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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.]
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[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.
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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?
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[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.
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Yes, he can't have their house be damaged because of this.]
I'll make myself absent during that time.
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[Ren looks away, and his voice becomes less harsh as some of the tension leaves his shoulders. His response is significantly quieter.]
Thank you.