TFLN & Overflow

[made_of_stars]

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[made_of_stars]

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Careful, Doctor, you might make me blush.

I hope you're not averse to some cold fingers, I'm afraid mine are like ice.

[monsterdoc]

Hmm, blushing would bring more heat to your skin... so win?

Not at all, I fear mine are the same.

We can warm each other up, and hopefully get the heater, then the drive, fixed.

[made_of_stars]

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[And he is so good at keeping his promises. He'll receive a photo in return, and one last message, just so that she isn't being too distracting.] You know where I'll be.

[alltheway]

[He opens the photo and it makes him smile - seeing her smile, even in a photo, always does.

When the meeting is done and he's dismissed, he goes straight to his room. Others go to the cafeteria for lunch.]

should have done this ages ago, sorry!

[made_of_stars]

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I hardly expected to hear anything otherwise, honestly.

Just as I'm sure you're not surprised to hear that that's part of the reason that I like you, too.

so should I have! thank you

[captain_by_the_book]

No, not surprised. I would not be suggesting trouble-seeking vacations to anyone else.

And then everyone shouts FREEDOOOOOOM which is a little on the nose for our Rebels

[spectrestarbird]

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That's a fair warning label, and...yeah, okay, we WERE just talking about pizza and makeouts, but you called me back and I'd been super nervous about how to call you, so these things get complicated. It's fine and we'll figure it out! Anyway my last serious girlfriend shot me in the back and joined a cartel. I'd say 'we can't do worse than that' but I believe in jinxes.

Is it nine? I feel like you must be pushing double digits pretty close after a place like Wobani. We could fund at least four more takeout and makeout sessions with that pool, full disclosure. Three if we want real booze and not rocket fuel from the still.

I've known/known of Captain Andor for SIX YEARS and I've never heard him laugh. Ezra and I demand holo proof, and we're willing to pay for it. As you might guess, intelligence has kind of a tense relationship with our hyper-visible squad, but honestly it sounds like you're an honorary Pheonix. We end up improvising 73.4% of our missions, they so rarely go to spec.

(How do you feel about bombs? I'm very clever with bombs.)

[That's something they need to do regardless. Kanan became much more confident in his role as a teacher after that first shaky year, but Sabine knows he frets over all the lost knowledge and techniques of the Jedi. He and Ezra should get an opportunity to sit down with other Force fanatics. She'd like to give them that.]

I promise minimal shenanigans. See you planetside!

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it's so very ACCURATE and all

[made_of_stars]

[ooc: One last text-y thing, and then they can discuss all sorts of things face to face. Or not, in favor of sucking face. I'm good with either. Or both!]

Okay, maybe I brought my datapad with me, just in case I missed a message. Just gonna send this one last message and then jump into the shower.

First of all, don't be nervous to call or text or, hell, just show up. Chances are, when there's a lull in conversation, or like this last week when we were both incommunicado, I'm either worried, or sighing and staring at my datapad, as the boys keep teasing me about. I love them, but I hate them at the same time.

Secondly, pretty sure I'm not in the market for a new line of work anytime soon. And if one of the requirements for said job was shooting you, I'm definitely not interested.

I've got more pleasant things in mind for us.

Just a smidge lower. You'd think that Wobani would be maelstrom of stabbings, but after the first handful, most people kept their distance. Mm ... I'm tempted to say that we should go all out with the booze when we win.

See? I said when, not if. I've got faith in us. And maybe I already know that I want more makeouts after this one. Maybe it's a little bit of both.

... Are you saying that he only ever laughs at me? Oh, that is typical. I will get you your holo proof, and you can do with it as you will. Don't let him fool you - there have been plenty of times when he hasn't been nearly as stealthy as he likes to believe that he is. I've had to save his behind plenty of times before!

Listen, can you even imagine the kind of havoc we could wreak if I joined up with you guys for a bit? Could be fun. Definitely dangerous. Sounds like my kind of date.

(I could appreciate a bomb or two. Never know when one might come in handy.)

[It certainly couldn't hurt. The former Guardians would most likely welcome Kanan and Ezra with open arms, and share everything they knew. The knowledge needed to be passed on, and with the destruction of Jedha City, that had seemed a bit of an impossibility.]

Now I really am getting into the shower. See you soon.

[The shower was the quick part. The picking up after herself took a bit more time. It wasn't that Jyn was necessarily messy, it was more more about usually being so tired that things stayed where she dropped them.

But she's adamant upon making a good impression. This is important, after all.]

[made_of_stars]

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They will say that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, as if that automatically makes everything better, absolves us of our sins, and I know it's not as easy as that - there are things that I've done that I still hate myself for, too, things that I'll always remember. You are not alone in that.

You didn't kill my father, even though you had orders to. You are no monster, even when you think that you are.

It's not pathetic at all. I have hope for you. And for me. And for us, when all is said and done.

Let me be your hope. You can be mine An we will see this through.

thank you!

[captain_by_the_book]

I believe in the needs of the many, it's the reason I do it anyway, even when I know it's wrong and my victims don't deserve it. They have to die so others can live. But. It doesn't make it easier. Just because we have to do these things doesn't make it hurt any less.

I guess that's how we know we still stand on the right side. The day it stops hurting is when we've become villains.

I couldn't kill him. I killed so many. But I looked at him through the scope and saw your eyes. And I would have killed both of you if I'd fired. I couldn't.

Yes, we will see it through. Together.

[made_of_stars]

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Oh, don't sound so self-satisfied. You're smirking right now, aren't you? I can practically hear it from here.

look at all your lovely icons. I NEED MORE. >.<

[themaninwhite]

Am I not allowed to be proud of my accomplishments? Just a little bit?

[made_of_stars]

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I'm pretty sure that's the basis of our relationship.

There's always something new to discover if you look hard enough. Kind of with me, too, I suppose.

... Surely you didn't think that after all of that, I wasn't going to do it? I mean, I like to tease as much as the next person, but since I disappointed you so badly last night, I figured I'd cut right to the chase today.

Well, then, tell me what you want, and let me see if I can deliver.

[k2so]

True. You are very different than most people, Jyn Erso. It's nice.

I'm not used to people not being deceiving, it's a good change. I'd send something back but I durasteel is nowhere near as interesting to look at as your picture.

In that case, I want to know more about what you like.

[made_of_stars]

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We do what is necessary. Sometimes selfishly. But I think we've both been pointed in the right direction now. I hope.

[persistentagent]

That's my conviction, now. Otherwise I wouldn't have come here.

It's also true that I owe that to many true rebels. They made me- question things I took for granted.

pfft never late. right on time!

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I'm almost afraid to ask.

...

What did I do?

Yess good.

[themaninwhite]

Let's just say you definitely took control in the bedroom...

... well, by the time we made it there, that is - and after I pried you away from nearly fighting with a fellow three times your size.

Of course he didn't hold back from landing a fist to my jaw during the process.

(for k2so)

[made_of_stars]

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You're all the way on the other side of the city! When someone messes with me, I can't always wait for backup.

[Seriously, though. It's not like she's gonna just take it when someone grabs her ... ]

[k2so]

That's a terrible excuse. But I suppose I could accept it.
This time.

[No, that he can understand. But he wanted to hit jerk people too :<]

[made_of_stars]

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Practice makes perfect, after all. And I want to ensure that I am able to satisfy you fully.

Oh, believe me, I know very well that you won't make it easy for me. I'm counting on it - I like a challenge, and I know that you'll give me just that.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

[made_of_stars]

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I would certainly not be averse. However, that is only if and when you're up to it. I'd hate to exacerbate any injuries you're already suffering from.

I always worry about you, so don't you dare go making a habit out of it.

[captain_by_the_book]

I'll try, but I can't promise. I'm a trouble magnet, just like you.

If you're gentle with me it's worth it.

[made_of_stars]

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I'm sorry that this is not the life that you thought you'd be living. I'm sorry I can't do anything to help. But I'm not sorry that you're alive and here with me. You'll know where to find me if and when you should want to.

Promise I won't throw anything at you.

if you want to continue this one ...

[made_of_stars]

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I hardly thought that my tendency to get impatient was something to be lauded. But if you like it, I suppose I shouldn't try to ... hold it at bay. But that's still not going to stop me from asking for a hint at least.

[Jyn might be competitive, but she realizes that in either case, both she and Kanan win, and isn't that the most important thing?]

Nothing like that, I promise. Think more along the lines of me completely calling the shots when we're alone. And I do have some ideas about what I want to do with you.

[It is meant in a mostly teasing manner - and if she got the feeling that he was the least bit uncomfortable with it, she'd cease using it completely. But until then, using it every now and again shouldn't be too much.]

Don't tell me - you like that about me, too?

It's not as though I've ever tried to hide it. [And why would she? He's been a bright spot in a sea of darkness, and all she wants is to hold on to that for as long as she can.] Don't worry - I don't intend on not telling you exactly how I feel.

Yessss I do!

[cowboyjedi]

[Kanan chuckles lightly in his bunk. Of course Jyn would insist on a hint.]

All right, all right, one hint. Zero gravity.

[Because everyone should try sex while floating at least once in their lives.

Oh. Oh. He likes that idea more than he wants to admit. Enough that he squirms a bit uncomfortably in his bed while he imagines how that would go. He might need a cold shower sooner than he thought.]


All right, I can do that. But first, you need to win our little bet.

[And even if he plans to let her win...maybe, he'll make Jyn work for it.]

I do, but then again, there's very little I don't like about you.

[She's been a light in his life as well, and given how the war is dragging itself and hard it's been on all Rebels, including the Specters, he plans on holding on to her for as long as he can, as long as Jyn will let him to.]

and this one too

[made_of_stars]

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I'm excited to hear it. If given the right motivation, I'm sure I could find a little patience. All we need is to find a little more time with each other.

[Which isn't always easy - but they'll manage. They've made it work thus far, after all. A little inspiration can go a long way, too, and Jyn is almost certain that they'll be seeing each other sooner rather than later.]

Maybe that's why we work so well together? Just a thought.

Yes! Make plans! Request that my presence is imperative to the success of the mission! I'm practically dying to see you again - especially with these new plans in motion.

Good. I know it's not easy to do so, but I appreciate every moment we're able to have. I just wish there were more of them.

[This'll be a good start ... ]

[cowboyjedi]

Yeah. You think we could ask the Empire to put their little war on hiatus for a couple of cycles so we can catch up with each other?

[He's joking, but man, wouldn't that be great?]

I thought we worked well together because I let you order me around and you like it?

[Kanan knows they work well because they trust each other blindly, just like he does with the Specters.]

Well, would you look at that? We just got requested for a milk-run mission on Telos. What a coincidence!

[Okay, he totally pulled strings to get assigned on that mission. Jyn should receive her orders soon enough. It's low-key enough that one stolen TIE fighter is not going to get them in trouble more than usual. Plus one less TIE is a good way to help out the planet. And Ezra could use a break too: he's been worked and trained to the bones after all.

Written words can't translate voice tone, but if Jyn was there, she'd notice that Kanan's tone would soften considerably.]

Yeah, me too. Do you think the Rebellion will let us go on retirement early after the war?

(For Kanan)

[made_of_stars]

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Where's the fun if I don't? Hm ... when I'm alone in my bunk, and it's late, and I'm thinking about you, I imagine it's you when I touch myself, I have to be quiet even though all I want to do is cry out for you. I make myself a mess when I finally allow myself a release, and I hope that I'll see you soon so that I can do the same to you.

(For Kanan)

[made_of_stars]

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... Damn.

[He's concerned - and angry - and he's got every reason to be. She could have blown the mission completely, and all because she disobeyed orders - even though she'd done it for what she thought was the best reasons possible. Not only that, she could have exposed herself, as he's said, and that would mean having to run, and she can't -

Can't allow that to happen. Can't stand being parted more than is already necessary.]

I'm sorry. I wish I could tell you that it won't happen again, but if I'm ever in danger of losing you again, I'd do it all over again.

[She'll apologize in person later. She'll accept whatever punishment Kanan metes out, even though it'll be less about punishment and more about reconnecting. But she can't promise that she won't do the same thing again, if the situation calls for it.]

(For Rey)

[made_of_stars]

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[Facepalm. Why does she keep offering this information? It's private ... and so damn difficult to explain!]

Yes. Sometimes.

Sometimes, we like soft and slow and sweet.

[Even though they both never thought they had the capability for it ... but that's another story.]

[floatingrocks]

Is it mostly a play-by-ear sort of thing, or is it agreed upon ahead of time?

[Listen, Rey has...reasons for these kinds of questions--because face it, odds are if she were in your position she'd likely break someone's nose.]

[made_of_stars]

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And how exactly do you expect me to do that?

...

Why would you even want that?

I thought we ...

I thought you enjoyed the time we spend together.

[made_of_stars]

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I've apologized profusely. My timing could not have been worse.

Isn't it enough to know that I can never show my face on base ever again?

[themaninwhite]

Oh, I wouldn't worry too much. So far, Mon Mothma has been very understanding. I don't think she was that surprised, honestly. Draven is so embarrassed he's bound to avoid us BOTH for a while, so that's definitely a point in my favor as well.

Andor on the other hand... I am not keen on the fact he got such a good look at you...

(for cassian)

[made_of_stars]

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Imagine - you and I creating something good. I can't say that I know the first thing about being a parent, and I can't say that I'm not terrified by the thought, but we've been through worse. We've come out a little worse for wear, but we've managed.

Despite whatever fear I might be feeling, I still want it. I want it with you. Not today. Maybe not next week or months from now, or even years, but someday, if the time is right, I want it.

Re: (for cassian)

[captain_by_the_book]

If I'm going to be perfectly honest with you? I'm terrified, too. But like you said, we've made it through worse. After Scarif, raising a child can't be so hard. Maybe? Hopefully?

It means a lot to me that you want it too, Jyn. I want to share this with you. This dream, for now, and one day the reality.

I don't think I'll ever stop being terrified of messing up but knowing we'll be doing this together makes all the difference to me.

(for poe)

[made_of_stars]

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I wish I remembered it.

[poeticforce]

Well I mean, if you wanted to reenact it while sober I wouldn't complain.

(for cassian)

[made_of_stars]

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[They hadn't spoken about anything ... after. But speaking about those things, being honest, making herself vulnerable and open to injury was difficult.

Still, maybe it was a necessity at some point.

Just so that they knew where they stood with each other. Just so that they no longer had to dance around each other.]

Asking me to come and see you is hardly pressuring me, Cassian.

I want to. Here, or there, anywhere you were.

Just so you know.

[candor1]

[Anywhere you were

Cassian knew how to keep himself from shaking. He looked down at her hand and wondered if it was a kind of lying.

After a long moment, he put his own hand flat on the mattress between them. Not sure what he hoped or expected from the gesture, but… an offering, of some kind.]

I wasn't even sure you'd want to stay with the Alliance. After we failed you.

You have to know, though… I'm not the only one who knows how you did not fail us.

(for cassian)

[made_of_stars]

[from here]

[She hears. She nods her understanding. That doesn't necessarily mean that she accepts it. This was supposed to have been easy enough to complete with little risk of injury, especially a grievous one. And yet ...

Jyn breathes out a soft, pained chuckle, leaning a little more heavily against Cassian's side. How could she feel anything other than some insane guilt about having fouled it up, even though it hadn't been of her own doing?]

I think I'm making a mess of your jacket.

(thank ye!)

[candor1]

[He supported her, feelings of worry mixing with recognizing the big deal it was that she trusted him enough to allow it. Hopefully it was choosing to trust more than being so extremely hurt and weakened that she couldn't help it. Either way, they were nearly there.]

It's okay. It's used to it.

(cassian x 2)

[made_of_stars]

[from here]

i would rather not test out that theory
but for the record
i'm not interested in weapons and i'm fairly certain i'm not interested in sharing
(not yet but maybe i don't know)
i suppose we've got a lot to talk about

don't rush on my account
i'll see you soon

[candor1]

:)
see you soon

[Yes, master spy just used a smiley face—half the Intelligence department just did spit takes somewhere—but there weren't words to do the trick.

He sets aside the datapad and debates whether or not to try to shower first, knowing she was on her way. He's still covered in sweat and grime from the assignment and probably smells like Jelucan's shoe soles. On the other hand, is it cowardly, leaving it to her once again to set the pace?

…Hmmm, no, it feels all right, he hopes. Especially if (despite her reassurance) he doesn't drag it out and is potentially done before she arrives. If he leaves the invitation clear.

He throws his dirty things in the washer, grabs clean ones to change into, brings them with him into the fresher, and turns on the shower—one thing he actually likes about Hoth: no shortage of meltable snow, hence actual water showers (rather than sonic).

And leaves the fresher door 3/4 open. So he can hear her come in, and she can choose how far she wants to 'join him'.]