#resistancestunner

[callfrcmthelight]

@resistancestunner

The first week passed like duracrete being poured, impossibly slow and not unexpected. When Ben had opened his eyes the world above him was dark (unsurprising given the Sith lair) and cold seeped into his bones and in his heart. His head was quiet for the first time in his life but with the quietude in his head also came a quietness in his heart-- something he hadn’t felt since the day his and Rey’s connection had sprung to life. For the first time he didn’t feel it. She lay next to him, her hand just a breath away from his own. It was frozen when he touched it, her body empty. There had been nothingness and Ben was aware that he had been dead, drifting in the place between one world and the next before he’d been pulled back. He had cradled her in his arms and cried until his throat was raw.

Ben had carried her to the X-wing he recognised as his uncle’s and made his way to the Resistance base; Rey had been allowing them to track her journey to Exegol. They had been celebrating on his return; most didn’t recognise him without his signature mask and costume but quiet had settled when he’d lifted Rey’s body from the ship. It hadn’t been long before he’d found himself taken into custody (he had expected it). And so he’d remained mostly alone beyond the occasional meal delivered or the visit from the co-Generals to briefly question him. They didn’t trust anything he said but Ben wasn’t offended by that.

When he heard the door slide open, he cracked open an eye. It felt too early to be a meal and when a woman stepped in, someone he had never seen before, he was curious. “I take it the generals have decided what to do with me?” Meditation momentarily forgotten, he stands from where he’d been cross legged on the floor. The room was little more than a square hardly wider or longer than he was tall but it had a bed and a toilet and sink, the latter of which he managed to do most of his washing up in.

[weaponraised]

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Rose was great, the easiest person Rey had found to talk to, a feat when Rey didn't talk to anyone. "Beebee keeps taking things, Rey noted with a little smirk.

[lightsforce]

@resistancestunner​ // cont.

Oh… wow. Wow, she really should not be trying to do hand to hand combat with a Jedi. That was asking for a headache when Rey clocked her upside the head. And yet… here she was with a few spots behind her eyes, half laughing at herself for even trying to keep up with the other woman. “Rey, you’re way stronger than you look… ouch. And faster than I thought. This might have been a bad idea on my part. Never thought I’d get beat up by a Jedi when I was a kid.”

“Never thought I’d be a Jedi when I was a kid.” Not even dreamed of it. She had dreamt family, parents returning, a home where she would not starve (not for food, neither for love). She had dreamt of being a pilot and an explorer, flying away from Jakku to see all there was to see in the galaxy beyond the desert she had known as home. Jedi had never crossed her thoughts; not as more than myth, legend, well beyond a little scavenger's reach.

“I really didn’t mean to hit you that strongly. I’m really sorry, Rose.” Apologetic words continue to tumble from her lips, though Rose’s good humor eases her somewhat. It had been mere sparring, after all; yet for one who had grown up in setting where combat was always matter of life and death, it was often difficult holding back from instinctive (harsher) reflexes. “Will you be okay? Should I get you something?”

[hopetrooper]

resistancestunner

  Imma throw this out there: polyamorous marriage...

lol for i second i thought i started this thing tonight becasue since i posted it earlier like 4 others also have but i love this trend

LOL I just needs it in my life.

[petitehux]

resistancestunner replied to your post:    if ryann hux chokes me to death with her legs,...

I honestly for a second thought that was her hubby lol

not the first time he’s been between her legs but she would never. xD

[aequilibriium]

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     The desire of not feeling helpless wasn’t something new to her. That was how she felt when she saw herself alone in Jakku. A hopeful child that still believed her parents would be back for her. Yet, powerless and vulnerable. Rey had to learn the worst way. Rose was lucky that she would never have to go through what she did. That she could learn in a safe space. And Rey understood the necessity of learning how to defend herself, but that didn’t mean she was comfortable hurting her friend. “Please, tell me if I’m being too harsh.”

[bigdealeightseven-a]

@resistancestunner​

“I don’t know if I can do this,” Finn confessed. He squeezed Rose’s hands softly, looking into her eyes. She would no doubt be able to see the fear he held within his eyes. “Something doesn’t... feel right.”

[solerey]

Simulator Run (mission: feelings)

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Rey’s smile was half a wince. “I’m pretty sure I’m the one who’s supposed to learn how to ‘see things coming,’ if we want to get technical,” she said. “At least, Leia tells me the Force will start sending me visions of the future someday...probably when I least want it,” she added in an absent grumble. For once, Rey wasn’t thinking about her training, but rather about the condition of Rose’s skull.

“Are you sure you’re okay? Maybe we should find a medic, that clunk sounded pretty bad...”

A flush hit her cheeks fast as she heard her own words; had she really just said that Rose had a thick head? Somebody shoot her now... “I mean -- that had to be pretty heavy. Right?” Oh good, now it sounds like you’re insulting her brilliant jury-rigged simulator... “Pretty heavy to land on your head, I mean, it was a really excellent weight for a simulator...you know,” she finished sheepishly, “before it fell apart. Was that me?” This time, her expression was 100% wince and zero smile. “Did I break it?”

[mandomirtagev]

Fighting Philosophies

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Mirta shrugged; she wasn’t offended. Aruetiise didn’t understand, and being offended by an aruetii’s ignorance would be like being offended because the wind didn’t know the words to your favorite song, or a bug failed to appreciate the taste of your favorite dish. It wasn’t their fault they just didn’t know...but Mirta had been out in the world long enough to know that some of them, sometimes, could be taught.

“Who said you should rely on it?” Mirta argued calmly. “But just because anger’s not a stable foundation to build something lasting on doesn’t mean it’s a tool without use. Hate, anger, vengeance, wrath -- those are powerful weapons in your arsenal, if you know how to use them. If you know how to focus them outward, and not turn it all back against yourself.” Part of Mandalorian training involved learning how to enter a state of total war -- a way of fighting that was all-out, all-encompassing, without hesitation or qualification or question. It was a state of mind that was hard for some people to find, but that undeniably had its uses.

It was responsible for a good portion of the Mandalorian’s intergalactic reputation, and Mirta subscribed to the widespread mando belief that any war you weren’t willing to commit to completely -- at least during the fight itself -- was a war you were destined to lose.

She frowned at Rose and asked curiously, “What do you do with your anger if you don’t use it?”

[stillsalvaging]

@resistancestunner | continued

Rey normally doesn’t like to spend her credits on anyone but herself or Finn (she doesn’t entirely understand them just yet; she keeps trying to equate them to portions) but Finn has positively gushed about the mechanic, and Rey wants to get to know her, and thank her for bringing Finn back safely. “I’ve only ever had water, you might have to help me with drinks,” she admits after a second, flashing a rueful smile.

[bestpoeldancerofthegalaxy-blog]

Continued from here.

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Poe couldn’t help but chuckle at so much charm. “You are welcome to land there more often. But for now I gonna bring you back to sick bay. You seem to need still some more rest.” His tone let shine through that he wouldn’t accept a no. “You are Rose, right? Finn told me a lot about you.”

[shownomxrcy]

@resistancestunner found the Kenobi heir

        Shaking her head a little bit, Ria chewed on her lip, taking a seat next to the other young woman. Ever since coming here to the Resistance, Ria could feel how different things were. Just the energy of everyone was different. Little seeds of HOPE still remained here and she wished that she could connect to the Force the way she used to. Maybe she was being punished.

“How do you still have hope when there is so much hatred and destruction everywhere? I feel like I’ve been grasping at straws but everyone here...keeps GOING...”

[ncctifer]

@resistancestunner con’t from here

Bloo shook her head, brows furrowing. “You look, good, actually. Better than when you first got back.” She gave her friend a meaningful look before continuing. “I’m saying it because I keep hearing what you did and wow. Rose, I am amazed..” And she was. Bloo wanted to be brave like Rose.

[faceofdefiance]

“I don’t know what that is.”

Uncomfortable to admit, but true - whatever food that is, he’s never seen it before in his life. Not that his wealth of experiences are plentiful, or anything like that. In fact, he’d say they’re particularly limited. 

Whatever it is, it’s green. And it’s oozing. 

“You’d better try it first. I know how keen you are on saving my life.” 

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[fieryhcpe]

☂ = giving them their jumper to keep warm .

She had not noticed her teeth chattering, or her involuntary shivering. She was surprised to say the least to see the jacket seem to appear nearly out of nowhere. Looking down at Rose confused for a moment, “Oh!” Quickly taking her offer and slipping it over her shoulders. “Thank you. I was getting really cold.”  

[petitehux]

❛ do me a personal favor. be optimistic. ❜

     Ryann gave a pointed look to Rose. “You’ll get realistic, that’s my final offer.” She couldn’t promise to be optimistic - that wasn’t really her thing. But she could keep comments dripping with cynical pessismism to herself.

( ❛ ╾ rise of skywalker // @resistancestunner )