[Ren comes just short of rolling his eyes, but he does shake his head at the suggestion.]
I'm not using the Force for something as mundane as making dinner. It would be an insult to my training.
[The Force is Important. Using it for anything less than important would be blasphemy, and Ren is certainly devout enough to consider that unacceptable.]
[Kylo puts his free hand on the other man's opposite shoulder, seemingly casual as he replies. Making dinner for Hux isn't exactly a chore, so he's not bothered by the strange insistence.]
You were right that I wouldn't let this stop me from doing things, you know. You telling me to sit is the only thing keeping me from it.
Telling me that I'm right and admitting that you're following my orders in one sentence? Today won't be forgotten.
[The words have no real bite, however, and Hux can't stop himself from leaning against Ren's shoulder. A small and weak part of him wants this and it has nothing to do with Hux trying to control his co-commander.
[Ren has to chuckle, though he attempts to suppress the smile on his face as Hux leans closer.]
It is more convenient to have you in an agreeable mood. [Not to mention their banter is a helpful distraction from the fact that Ren can't do the training he'd like, or from thoughts about what happened on the surface. Instead of focusing on those, he brushes his hand over Hux's hair, enjoying their proximity.]
[Hux thinks that Ren is far more difficult to get along with on a normal basis. That's how it was on the Finalizer at least, although he's heard that Ren has made a couple of... allies of sorts while here. This world has changed them both, obvious enough by the fact that he's leaning against Ren instead of wanting the man to be dead.
...And the fact that Ren is smiling at him.]
If you ruin my hair, I'm replacing your shampoo with green hair dye.
[Kylo is equally as comfortable, leaning back and combing his fingers through the red strands here and there carefully, occasionally scratching Hux's scalp lightly.]
Isn't that more of a reason to do something different? It could catch them off-guard, make you unpredictable.
[... okay, so what if that isn't always the best thing to be when you're a police officer.]
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[He doesn't mind getting pampered like this, it's definitely more preferable than getting into arguments with Ren and having a headache from that alone. This relationship is beneficial for his health overall, not to mention that Ren is more likely to protect him if something goes wrong.]
I highly doubt that the people of this world wants more unpredictability than what's already occurring here. [He further relaxes against Ren.] It's not like I'm trying to gain an advantage of the local police force either.
It's not about what they want. But if you want to be boring...
[He pouts a little, though he doesn't stop playing with the other man's hair. If they can't have a bit of excitement while they're here, what's the point? Kylo sees it as a wasted opportunity.]
[Kylo has to admit that even he doesn't know all of the sorts of things Hux finds entertaining. A few things, certainly, but... well, he's open to learning more.]
Don't even try denying the fact that you want FN-2187 to suffer for his traitorous ways.
[Of all the people in the Resistance, Hux is sure that the former stormtrooper angers Ren the most. Hux wants him dead as well, but he can't erase the small amount of respect he has for him. It's more of a reflection of his father's program more than anything, but still.]
[A harsh look comes to his face when the traitor is mentioned, and he withdraws his hand from Hux's hair to curl it into a fist against his shoulder, his knuckles white as he glares at the wall. The temperature rises to match Ren's hatred.]
[Hux frowns, already missing the contact Ren was providing him even though he refuses to admit it out loud. He wasn't aware that FN-2187 was that sensitive of a topic, but he'll keep that in mind for future purposes. For the time being, however, he doesn't want Ren to be in a bad mood.]
He's insignificant. Don't let him affect you this much.
[He raises a hand to the fist on his shoulder, briefly squeezing it.]
[And yet, one insignificant traitor was enough to keep them from the map, awaken a new Force user, find his father, and bring them all to Starkiller base where they could break all of his and the First Order's plans into tiny worthless pieces.]
I can't help it. If I'd just—
[What makes him the most angry is that it feels like his fault. He'd sensed something in FN-2187 in Tuanul, and did nothing. If he hadn't ignored it...
His fist briefly tightens before Hux puts his hand over it, and Kylo glances at him, both his fist and his expression losing some of their tension.]
... that's why I try to forget about his presence.
[Hux is unsure what Ren was about to say, but it's best to leave the topic for now. It's not like he really wants to sit here and talk about someone that broke through his programming to join the Resistance. It's such an insult to everything Hux has worked for.]
Focus on people that are far more important.
[Like him.]
Back home, we'll ensure that he dies. I'm sure that's something we'll both be able to agree on.
[But instead of any further argument, he simply shoves his face into the crook of Hux's neck, because it's Hux's fault for the dive in his mood, and thus it's his responsibility to cheer Kylo up.]
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I'm not using the Force for something as mundane as making dinner. It would be an insult to my training.
[The Force is Important. Using it for anything less than important would be blasphemy, and Ren is certainly devout enough to consider that unacceptable.]
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[Aren't lightsabers supposed to be sacred as well? Kylo never hesitated to smash various pieces of equipment with that blasted thing.]
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Of course I do. Unlike you, I take the Force very seriously.
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And you don't consider making me food to be a very serious matter?
[Now Hux is curious if he can convince Ren to make him food by using something that he takes very seriously.]
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[You can't have it both ways, Hux.]
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Humph, but you still owe me for this. [Seems like he can't convince Ren, but he wants to have the last word in somehow.]
Once you're healed, I intend to take that IOU.
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You were right that I wouldn't let this stop me from doing things, you know. You telling me to sit is the only thing keeping me from it.
[You brought this on yourself! Clearly.]
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[The words have no real bite, however, and Hux can't stop himself from leaning against Ren's shoulder. A small
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It is more convenient to have you in an agreeable mood. [Not to mention their banter is a helpful distraction from the fact that Ren can't do the training he'd like, or from thoughts about what happened on the surface. Instead of focusing on those, he brushes his hand over Hux's hair, enjoying their proximity.]
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[Hux thinks that Ren is far more difficult to get along with on a normal basis. That's how it was on the Finalizer at least, although he's heard that Ren has made a couple of... allies of sorts while here. This world has changed them both, obvious enough by the fact that he's leaning against Ren instead of wanting the man to be dead.
...And the fact that Ren is smiling at him.]
If you ruin my hair, I'm replacing your shampoo with green hair dye.
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[One day he will get Hux to let his hair down at home, so to speak. That day may not be today, but Kylo is nothing if not determined.]
Besides, if you dyed my hair green you'd have to look at it more than I would. [So really, who would lose more here?]
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Appearance is important, Kylo. People expect a certain look when they see me.
[More true in the First Order and less so here. Still, a lot of people would question him if he walked into broad daylight with floof hair.]
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Isn't that more of a reason to do something different? It could catch them off-guard, make you unpredictable.
[... okay, so what if that isn't always the best thing to be when you're a police officer.]
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I highly doubt that the people of this world wants more unpredictability than what's already occurring here. [He further relaxes against Ren.] It's not like I'm trying to gain an advantage of the local police force either.
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[He pouts a little, though he doesn't stop playing with the other man's hair. If they can't have a bit of excitement while they're here, what's the point? Kylo sees it as a wasted opportunity.]
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There are plenty of other ways to have excitement here, Kylo. Ones that don't involve my hair.
[Like... tormenting Han Solo.]
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[Kylo has to admit that even he doesn't know all of the sorts of things Hux finds entertaining. A few things, certainly, but... well, he's open to learning more.]
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[He's not fully serious, not in the sense that he's actually considering to do this. But. Hux does want to destroy them eventually.]
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I guess that can be entertaining, depending.
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[Of all the people in the Resistance, Hux is sure that the former stormtrooper angers Ren the most. Hux wants him dead as well, but he can't erase the small amount of respect he has for him. It's more of a reflection of his father's program more than anything, but still.]
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I'd rather forget he's even here.
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He's insignificant. Don't let him affect you this much.
[He raises a hand to the fist on his shoulder, briefly squeezing it.]
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[And yet, one insignificant traitor was enough to keep them from the map, awaken a new Force user, find his father, and bring them all to Starkiller base where they could break all of his and the First Order's plans into tiny worthless pieces.]
I can't help it. If I'd just—
[What makes him the most angry is that it feels like his fault. He'd sensed something in FN-2187 in Tuanul, and did nothing. If he hadn't ignored it...
His fist briefly tightens before Hux puts his hand over it, and Kylo glances at him, both his fist and his expression losing some of their tension.]
... that's why I try to forget about his presence.
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Focus on people that are far more important.
[Like him.]
Back home, we'll ensure that he dies. I'm sure that's something we'll both be able to agree on.
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[But instead of any further argument, he simply shoves his face into the crook of Hux's neck, because it's Hux's fault for the dive in his mood, and thus it's his responsibility to cheer Kylo up.]
It is.
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