[ General Organa has earned that respect. In contrast, discussing it via comlink feels too impersonal for a mother to endure — and too insensitive toward Ben's plight. Better that they discuss it face-to-face rather than relying on frequencies, broadcasts that anyone may intercept or overhear. Resolved to it, she nods, moving to settle back into the sheets —
When he folds it over her, tucking it over her body like she's a child. Frowning, she scans over herself, and then glances over at him. Like ??? Her nudity is becoming a big point of contention ??? The night previous, he'd been pressing her to dress; now, he's pulling a blanket over her. She's never felt shame over what her body looks like, bony hips and scarce curves and all, but she has to wonder if he finds her that unappealing in the light of day.
Swallowing thickly, she looks away and toward the ceiling, channeling her focus elsewhere. ]
General Organa and I are negotiating your surrender with the Resistance. [ She adds it quietly, turning to gauge his reaction. ] But I won't force you to come with me.
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[ General Organa has earned that respect. In contrast, discussing it via comlink feels too impersonal for a mother to endure — and too insensitive toward Ben's plight. Better that they discuss it face-to-face rather than relying on frequencies, broadcasts that anyone may intercept or overhear. Resolved to it, she nods, moving to settle back into the sheets —
When he folds it over her, tucking it over her body like she's a child. Frowning, she scans over herself, and then glances over at him. Like ??? Her nudity is becoming a big point of contention ??? The night previous, he'd been pressing her to dress; now, he's pulling a blanket over her. She's never felt shame over what her body looks like, bony hips and scarce curves and all, but she has to wonder if he finds her that unappealing in the light of day.
Swallowing thickly, she looks away and toward the ceiling, channeling her focus elsewhere. ]
General Organa and I are negotiating your surrender with the Resistance. [ She adds it quietly, turning to gauge his reaction. ] But I won't force you to come with me.