[ Ben, in the meantime, is getting pulled aside by his father. Like. Way aside. Can't even enjoy how excited Rey is over his praise because of HOW aside his dad pulls him. Like, fake Han wave and smile and then pulled into the cock pit with the door closed.

'When were you gonna tell me?' ]

What?

[ 'When were you gonna tell me that she was --' Hand gesture here, 'Like that?'

Han's tone is a bit edgy and Ben actually narrows the line between him and Rey protectively. ]

I told you I needed to speak with Luke.

[ 'Are you recruiting for him now?'

Ah, and here are all the reasons why he didn't want to tell his father about Rey's abilities. He's not even sure which route to take with this-- because his father was already worried about him and knowing this had to do with him could make it better or much worse.

He'll try to appeal to the bleeding heart in Han Solo. ]

She would have lived and died out there-- [ Han tries to form a rebuttal but Ben's got a mouth like his mother ] -- we both know it.

[ Han's finger is half way up and his mouth gapes open like a fish-- but the words don't come out. It takes him a moment to gather himself, but something isn't adding up.

'You didn't just want her with us 'cause of pity.'

Certainly, their family was all for fighting for causes. But one random kid seemed--- unusually specific.

Ben shuffles on his feet. Posture stiff and eyes locked out on to the horizon. With a sigh he decides to answer honestly. ]

We both know trouble's on the horizon. [ Anyone who took Leia Organa seriously knew that. His father gives him a curt nod meaning he understands. ] She's been seeing things like I have.

[ That causes Han to tense and-- unfortunately, there is no bone in Ben's body capable of understanding how to comfort his father. ]

I think something is targeting us to get to Luke.

[ Han inhales, deeply, eventually moving to sit in the pilots seat. This was one of those days where you knew you'd get up the next morning and see a new wrinkle that hadn't been there the day before. He knew their family had been keeping secrets from each other-- but to think that his son had been hiding this?

Maybe he should be more mad, but-- didn't each and every one of them sort of deserve it after hiding Vader from the kid?

'You're sure she's not tricking you?' ]

I don't think it'd be possible at this point.

[ Han just... Gives him a look. But relents.

'Okay-- alright. Fine. We'll get back to the crew, re-supply, and see about goin' back to Luke's.'

Han knows he's out of his depth with this Force shit. But he trusted Luke's opinion with his life-- hell, even with his kid's life. He didn't like any of it, but he knew it was bigger than him.

'We'll have to tell your mother, though.'

Ben just sighs and rolls his eyes ]

Fine. [ Ben makes a move to exit the cockpit when a though strikes him and he pauses at the threshold. ]

You like her-- Rey?

[ Han doesn't even turn to face him. Just works his jaw as if he really has to think that answer over.

'Yeah, I do.'

Yeah, Ben's definitely looking a bit smug. Just had to confirm his dad was a huge softy for tiny Fighty Brunettes. ]

Good.

[ Gonna just... Go find Rey and her endless chatter that Chewbacca is patiently listening to. ]