#sponge isn't stupid once they come out of the power high and haze of bloodlust they know they messed up badly

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Sponge's situation is incredibly complicated post-dark side fueled rampage.

They're locked up in the brig, even after the Resolute returns to Coruscant, and the Jedi have essentially put down some kind of lockdown procedure. All natborn staff is forbidden from boarding, and the only people allowed to keep tabs on the fallen medic are clones or the Jedi themselves (even then, Obi-wan has made it clear that both Anakin and Ahsoka are not to approach because Anakin is a little frazzled right now by the whole experience and Ahsoka is only a Padawan and he's worried for both of them).

It's not like Sponge has been resistant towards being taken in to face justice. They came quietly. The only trouble they gave anyone was when they'd first snapped, where they'd basically trapped the others in their own camp to keep them out of the way. And when the general and the captain tried to stop them they had (with as much restraint as they could manage at the time) Force thrown them at a wall to incapacitate them.

That had been the only instance of bodily harm they'd caused anyone of the 501st, and even then it was more of a show of "get in my way again and see what happens" deal. Even with how much they dislike their general and greatly disagree with Rex's undying loyalty towards the system and the Jedi, Sponge doesn't want to actually hurt or kill them.

The lockdown is more for peace of mind. And perhaps to protect the medic as well. The cuffs can only block out so much, dull the senses so much...

Coruscant never sleeps, and they know the assault of noise and sensations is going to be too much for someone who's only just had Force sensitivity awaken in them. And since Sponge had only recently come down from the adrenaline brought upon by their rampage, and is struggling with the after-effects of giving in to the dark so eagerly and recklessly, there's no doubt in anyone's mind that the extra stimuli might send them careening again.

They can't afford to have them freak out again and attack Coruscant's people. And it's not like Sponge can promise they won't do it... Not when they are stuck wanting more of what they'd had a taste of back in the battlefield. It'd be too easy to slip up and they understand that they are a bit of a ticking time bomb.

Best to just stay in the brig, curled up tight in a big warm blanket that won't protect them from the persistent cold seeping into their bones. The only thing they wish was different was Beautiful's absence. She'd chase the chill away and keep them calm if she were here.

But of course they know Beautiful would never cuddle up to a monster. They just hope the others are taking good care of their most precious companion. She must be so scared right now...