Baby You, Got All The Puppets With The Strings Up

Adrien Solo || 23 || Eldest son of Han and Leia || Older brother of Ben || Heartthrob. 

[adriensolo]

lastingsongs‌:

bryn rolled her eyes, letting out a soft sigh that was starting to hint at growing frustration. as amusing as this all had been, she learned that adrien wasn’t actually that fun to mess with since he was completely at a loss for picking up on the hints she was throwing out at him. then again, how would he have known? “i know this is going to blow your mind and everything, but poe dameron himself is a general and the war is over,” she said. “nothing here really makes sense, does it? but, you just gotta open your mind a bit more and accept that things might not make sense, but they’re totally true,” she advised, playing wavering her finger.

At her words, Adrien’s jaw dropped, but he quickly closed it. Poe was a general where she came from? Although it made sense, since the man was definitely a leader, it still came as a shock to his system. What came as more of a shock was that the war was over in her time. That was all he’d wanted, but in his time the war was only just beginning. “So, Poe’s your dad huh? That explains a lot.” It likely explained why she had approached him at the ball in the first place; but it also explained why he felt drawn to her. Poe was one of his closest friends. “And even though the war may be over in your time, it’s just beginning in mine.” Of course, there wasn’t really much he could do to help the Resistance now that he was here. “You’re right.” Nothing in the town did make sense; hell some people didn’t even think the Force made sense. But it was still true.

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happyhavnts‌:

What had he been doing aside from complaining? That was a good question. Nyk offered up a shrug of his shoulders in response as a chuckle escaped him, “Mostly watching after my daughter, making sure she’s alright. Aside from that, I’ve discovered Pleasure Island which is a little hidden gem in this town.” Just saying this all made him realize that he definitely needed to busy himself. A smile worked its way onto his lips when Adrien met his gaze, his thoughts focusing on how tempting his lips looked. He didn’t want to make a move quite yet, but his desires were growing stronger. “I hope I’m not being too forward but it’s hard to deny my desires when I see something that sparks my interest.” Voice softer than usual.

“Your daughter is here too?” Things started to click into place in Adrien’s mind. That would certainly explain as to why the other was in town. Maybe he’d come looking for his daughter and gotten stuck like the rest of them. That was certainly plausible, and could mean that maybe when Nyk had spoken about his parents showing up, he hadn’t just meant it to be comforting. At the mention of Pleasure Island, Adrien let out a chuckle. He hadn’t gone looking for it yet, but he’d heard a little bit about it, since news around town tended to travel fast. Smiling back at Nyk, he kept his gaze on the other. “Am I correct in assuming that you mean me?” He asked.

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happyhavnts‌:

A soft hum escaped Nyk as he tried to come up with a precise length of time that he had been here for, it felt like years already. Which was a feat for someone who was a demon. “About a few weeks or so, not enough to have made up a concise opinion about this place. Maybe I should keep an open mind about this all like you have.” Though that was something said for show as he lifted his shoulders in a shrug. But, deep down he knew that he should probably make the most out of his time here. Especially with how much chaos he could potentially unleash here. The fact that the boy hadn’t found someone to dedicate himself to yet made Nyk do something he normally wouldn’t have if it weren’t for the fact he was lonely and a wealth of pent up stress weighing down on him. He took a step forward once more, gently cupping Adrien’s chin in his hand. “That’s a shame, but lucky for me.”

“I definitely think keeping an open mind is a good way to live.” He’d tried his best to keep an open mind while here. “What’ve you been doing to keep busy? Aside from getting drinks that’ll put the cantina out of business.” He teased, taking another sip of the drink and enjoying the burn as it went down. However his attention switched back to Nyk when he saw the other take another step towards where he was sitting. And when the other cupped his chin, making him look up, all thoughts of the drink were forgotten. “I’m honored you think so.” He replied, getting the feeling that he should be respectful in his flirting.

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happyhavnts‌:

Nyk nodded his head slightly as he listened to the other speak, “That’s understandable, it would be a waste of time to do anything else. I’m sure that your presence here has been something that those have become grateful of.” He wet his lips, taking note of the fact that the other wanted to move on swiftly without going into detail about the war that was taking place back home. He wasn’t going to press the matter further and make the poor boy uncomfortable. No matter how curious he was. Though the tone quickly shifted when the other mentioned he was trying to be careful when it came to breaking hearts, a chuckle of amusement escaping him. “That’s probably for the best, see this is exactly why I believed you were a bright lad from the start. You don’t want anyone seeking revenge on you… a broken heart is a powerful thing after all.” He made a tsking sound with his tongue. “Are you not tied down by anyone?” He asked as he took a sip of his alcohol and cautiously took a step closer to the younger male. 

“I certainly hope it has.” He wanted his presence to be helpful, rather than hindering. “How long have you been here, Nyk?” He asked, switching the focus to the other male. He was curious as to how the other had been spending his time here. When the other didn’t press the subject of the war any further, Adrien was grateful; however, he also couldn’t help but notice how the other had wet his lips. Quickly he glanced back up at Nyk’s eyes, focusing on what he said next. “Agreed.” He knew firsthand how powerful a broken heart could be. It was what had caused the Dark Side to start calling to him in the first place. At the question, Adrien shook his head. “No. Not yet anyway.” Was he hoping to get into a serious relationship with someone in town? Yes. But it hadn’t happened yet.

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happyhavnts‌:

A war? Now certainly that caught Nyk’s attention, but he did his best to hide his interest. “Again, the right attitude to have. You may as well make something of your time here rather than sitting around moping and being useless.” Although, that’s not exactly what he wanted for everyone. He wanted the spoiled children of the heroes to suffer. “It must be rather nerve-wracking to be missing out on a war, though.” He commented, wondering if the other would be willing to share further details about the said war. Conflict was always something that appeased the man, something he lived for really. At the further description of the drink, he let out a small hum. “You know, that sounds rather intriguing. It does what most desire alcohol to do, numb them.” He chuckled softly. The compliment being repaid caused Nyk to feel a greater sense of intrigue. Was this boy flirting with him? Or just being polite? It was hard to tell considering he hadn’t been flirted with much in the past. “You’re quite the charmer, aren’t you?” He chuckled softly. “Charming and good looking, a dangerous combination. You must be breaking hearts here in town left and right.” 

“Exactly why I’ve been going and doing things. I’d rather focus on what I can control and who I can help, rather than what I can’t.” Being here was out of his control, but how he spent his time in town certainly was not. Or well, it wasn’t, blizzard aside. “I guess.” He said with a sigh, taking another sip of the drink. He didn’t mind the burn of it, instead finding it rather intriguing. “I try not to think about it.” Even though he’d brought up the fight between the Resistance and the First Order, he didn’t really want to talk about it. “It does...I never thought about it that way.” He’d just seen the drink as something tasty and intriguing. “I try to be.” He said with a chuckle. You didn’t exact make allies, or even friends, by being a straight up asshole. At the other’s compliment, Adrien said, “I’m trying not to break any hearts actually, considering we’re all stuck here together.” There were a few people in town he’d flirted with, but he hadn’t gotten to the romantic stage with any of them yet.

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happyhavnts‌:

It was admittedly interesting to hear the perspective of someone else, someone who was trapped because of the spell and forced to live out a life away from his home. A small hum of acknowledgment escaped him, “That’s one way to look at things. I think you’re taking this all as well as anyone could.” He admitted, nodding his head in accordance with his words. “Maybe in the future, your parents and friends will show up here too. You never know.” He lifted his shoulders in a shrug, feeling it strange to be offering up some sense of comfort but he felt it necessary for some unknown reason. His head was cocked to the side at the mention of what he assumed was a drink from the other’s home, “A Fuzzy Tauntaun? What a strange name for a drink. Is it… fuzzy?” Just the thought made his mouth feel weird. He took a sip of his own drink, enjoying the comforting burn of the liquor. “Adrien, what a fine name. You can call me Nyk.” He never used either of his other names in this town, one because he wanted to keep his identity slightly concealed the other because he felt as if it would be too much of a mouthful. 

“Well, there’s nothing I can really do about being stuck here. I can’t contact anyone outside of town, so it’s not exactly possible for me to help fight a war.” Even though he worried about it, he got the feeling that he’d feel it in the Force if anything bad happened. As a result, he’d put it in the back of his mind, and focused on what he could do here. At the other’s statement Adrien asked, “Do you really think so?” He’d seen other people from his side of the galaxy showing up in town, but until coming across the other, he hadn’t seen anyone in that age range. At the question about the Fuzzy Tauntaun, Adrien let out a chuckle. “Kind of. It’s...foamy. And it numbs your mouth when you drink it.” It was definitely a drink that was never boring. “Thank you, I like yours as well Nyk. A good name for a good looking guy.” However he sensed a...darkness in him. Oddly similar to what he was told he might sense around a Sith.

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happyhavnts‌:

Why do you find it intolerable? A small scoff fell from Nyk’s lips as he turned toward the other, “Where do I even begin?” He had a long mental list of the countless reasons why he preferred his own home to this land that he and Facilier had essentially created. It was supposed to be a prison and that’s what he viewed it as. Of course, he had to refrain from making that confession, but he could always dance around the truth. “The people, the atmosphere, the lack of freedom… the list goes on and on. I won’t bore you to tears.” He explained with a shrug of his shoulders. He wet his lips as he continued to look the other over, “Do you actually enjoy being stuck here?” That wasn’t something he had expected to hear considering his initial plans. A smile appeared on his lips the moment the younger male agreed to share a drink with him, nodding as he began to pour a second glass. “That’s the spirit, this stuff is far better than anything you’ll find at the cantina anyway. Stronger too.” He commented before picking up both of the glasses, extending one out to the other. “What’s your name, yunosha?”

When the other explained his reasoning for disliking the town, Adrien nodded. The atmosphere was a bit different from what he was used to, and he hated that no one could come and go. But what the town had both lacked and given him freedom in a strange way. “Yes and no.” He confessed. “I miss my parents and my friends from back home, and I can’t help but worry about them. But...it’s nice to be away from everything. Being here...has given me the life I never got to live.” Although he liked the life he was living, it was stressful; he grew up the son of two majorly important people and could never tell who really liked him and who just wanted to be close to him for social and political reasons, and then he was off training to be a Jedi. And then when the First Order rose up, he was thrust into a war. So it was nice to just be himself for a while, and take a break from all of that. When the other smiled, Adrien smiled in return. “Is it anything like a Fuzzy Tauntaun?” He joked. That was quite a strong drink, and it was one that he enjoyed more than the ones at the cantina. Taking the glass, he took a sip. “It’s Adrien. And yours?”

[happyhavnts]

( event starter for @adriensolo​. )

Nyk was beyond stressed out, feeling as if yet again things were out of control. That was the only thing in this world that could truly push the man’s buttons. The surprise snow-storm had caused him to make a very uncharacteristic decision of inviting someone over to his home, a place that was sacred to him. He glanced out the window, peering out at the near white-out conditions. He let out a soft sigh, hoping that Aleksis had found safe lodging for the night. Though he didn’t doubt his daughter’s ability to charm her way into someone’s home. He slowly turned toward the younger male that he had invited into his home. “Just when I believed that this town couldn’t get any more intolerable,” he felt the need to muse aloud as he crossed over to a dark wood shelf in the corner of his study. “Make yourself at home. Would you like a drink?” He asked as he began to pour himself a glass of brandy of his own, hoping to take the edge off.

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Although Adrien had experienced snow before, he wasn’t overly fond of it. He much preferred warmer planets and climates to colder ones. And he definitely did not want to be caught in a blizzard. Which was why when he was invited to the home of a (surprisingly) older male, he immediately said yes. Now that he was inside the other’s mansion, Adrien found his mind wandering to Ben, Hope, and Reyna. Were they safe? Did they get back home before the snow started? However at the other’s words, Adrien snapped out of his thoughts. “Why do you find it intolerable?” He asked, his curiosity getting the better of him. Aside from the fact that he missed his parents, and wished that he could explore beyond the town, he kind of liked it. Being in the town had given him the opportunity to have fun again. But he was curious about the other; he was wondering how and why he was here. Aside from the other, Adrien hadn’t really seen anyone on the older side. At the invitation to make himself at home, Adrien sat down in a leather armchair. Shrugging he replied, “I doubt I’m going to make it to the cantina in this weather, so sure, I’d love one.”

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cosmicxjuice‌:

a million sarcastic comments flood hope’s mind, but she ignores them. now that she knew her brothers were in this strange place with her, she took solace in the idea that she’d be able to drop a sarcastic comment on them later. “  gee thanks, dad, “ she says , a smile on her face. hope doesn’t let the idea of not knowing where their actual father was enter her conscious strand of thought. she’d think about that later. she needed to stay planted in the present. it was a lot easier to navigate than the future. “ yeah yeah, whatever you say, adi. maybe we just let you think that, “ she chuckles. 

At her comment, he rolled his eyes, however the smile on his face showed he wasn’t actually annoyed. “Please tell me I don’t actually sound like him. I’m too young to start turning into him or Mom.” He joked. Although if he was being honest with himself, their parents were pretty badass, and he’d probably be lucky to end up anything like them. “The fact that I’ve hooked up with a lot of people says otherwise.” Although he hadn’t really wanted to bring his hookups into the conversation, evidence was evidence.

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cosmicxjuice‌:

“ oh thank gods, “ hope says with a sigh of relief. it seemed every childhood memory hope had, their family droid was always there. an ever-present watchful and anxious eye on the three solo children. she laughs at adrien’s near spot-on impression of c-3po. if she closed her eyes, she can almost think the gold droid is right in front of her, not her older brother. that makes hope a little sad. she never thought she’d miss 3po’s hovering or his worry, but she finds herself wishing he was here too. “ honestly, though, i can’t blame you. i’d be preoccupied with seeing me again too. after all, i got all the attractive genes, “ she says jokingly, nudging him with her elbow as she follows adrien towards the cantina.

“I don’t need to be breathing down your neck or Ben’s. I trust you guys.” But at the same time he wanted to make sure they didn’t get hurt. When Hope laughed at his impression, Adrien felt a bit better, his sadness going away. It reminded him of when they were little and he’d do something to make her laugh. However at her statement, Adrien snorted. “Wrong.” He said, nudging her back as he walked. “I’m the one with the attractive genes.”

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cosmicxjuice‌:

hope chuckles softly and shakes her head. “ careful, big brother. if you worry about us anymore, you might turn into 3PO, “ she jokes. suddenly, she finds herself missing that human cyborg relations droid they grew up. not that she can really blame him. she found herself worrying about her brothers too. when he confirms their parents aren’t here either, hope feels her heart sink. she should have seen it coming, but it didn’t make it any easier to hear. “ i’m sorry, “ she says, changing the subject. “ now you mention a cantina? then why are we standing like a bunch of losers? i think we deserve a drink, “ she adds, grinning. maybe this place isn’t that bad after all. especially not if there’s time to actually hang out with her brother. 

At the mention of the droid, Adrien let out a snort. “I don’t plan on keeping that close of an eye on you.” It seemed the droid followed them everywhere, fretting, especially when they were growing up. Pitching his voice up a bit higher, he began to do an impression of the droid. “Oh Mistress Hope, thank the maker you and Master Ben are here and safe! And no, you may not take your father’s ship out for a joyride, even though he is not here.” Although it was supposed to make him laugh, he felt a pang of sadness. Even though 3PO often worried to the point of annoying him, Adrien still deeply cared about the droid. He just wished he’d said that more to 3PO. “Well I’m sorry, I was kind of preoccupied with the thought of seeing you again. But I couldn’t agree more. It’s this way.” He said, motioning in the direction he’d been walking in.

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cosmicxjuice‌:

hope has always thought herself as independent, someone who was just fine on her own. and she is, for the most part. but seeing her brother’s face again, in this strange new town. well, it was enough to bring happy tears to the edges of her eyes. “ ben’s here?! “ she asked, feeling a weight fall off her shoulders. her brothers are safe. sure, maybe there’s the mystery about where they are and how they got there, but they were together. surely that could be enough. it would have to be, and for hope, it is. she really wishes he hadn’t asked that, though. the creeping feeling of disappointing her family begins to creep up in the back of hope’s mind. she bites her lip and looks down at the ground, shaking her head slightly. “ no, they’re not. i was hoping they were with you. “ 

“Yeah.” Adrien said with a nod. “He and I found a house here, and I’ve been doing my best to keep an eye on him.” Not close enough for Ben to find it smothering, but close enough to make sure he was doing okay. “Which by the way, I plan on doing with you as well. Just to make sure you’re doing okay.” He wasn’t planning on keeping an extremely close eye on her either, but since he was the oldest, he felt compelled to look after her and Ben. When she looked down and shook her head, it confirmed Adrien’s suspicions. “I wish.” He said softly. “Although if they were, I feel like Mom would’ve shut down my trips to the town’s cantina.” It wasn’t the best joke, but he hoped that maybe it’d distract them both from the fact that neither of their parents were there.

[uuponastarr]

( @adriensolo​ requested a starter !! )

Confusion filled R2N9 Reyna as she glanced around her new surroundings. Something was wrong here, very wrong. The planet that she was on was one that she couldn’t even begin to recognize, nor was her body one made of steel and bolts like the one that she was used to. Suddenly the feeling of being abandoned like she had been all those years ago crept back into her mind, making her go into a mini panic. Her father hadn’t left her like her last owners had, did he? It didn’t seem likely but at this point, anything seemed possible. As she wandered through town, her eyes landed on a familiar face in the distance, one that would have known thousand times over. “ Adrien? Oh, thank the maker you are here! “ she chimed out as she rushed into him. 

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Adrien was on his way to go get groceries, however he stopped at the sound of his name. At first he was confused when the girl rushed to him and wrapped her arms around him. He hadn’t ever seen her before. However when she hugged him, he saw memories flash before his eyes. Memories of him with N9. And as the picture of his droid became crystal clear in his mind, he had the feeling that this was the Force’s way of telling him that the girl standing before him was his droid. Wrapping his arms around her, he softly asked, “N9? Is that you?”

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cosmicxjuice‌:

in all honesty, hope is enjoying life in this new town. she’s made a few friends and is enjoying exploring this new place. sure, she still wonders how they arrived, where they are, and if they’ll ever get home, but she’s determined to enjoy the time she has. she’s heading to the cantina when she senses him before she hears or sees him. snapping her head up, she looks around until her eyes land on her brother’s familiar face. “ adrien? ” she asks, unable to believe her luck. she hugs him back firmly, thankful to see him. “ it hasn’t been long. i’m fine, “ she answers with a chuckle. “ are you okay? “

“You don’t know how glad I am to hear that.” Even though he knew she was capable of taking care of herself, Adrien still couldn’t help but worry. Especially since he wasn’t sure of what was going on back home. Pulling away slightly to look at her, Adrien nodded with a smile. “Yeah, I’m okay. This place is weird, but bearable, and Benny’s here too.” Although he had a feeling he already knew the answer, he felt compelled to ask. “Are Mom and Dad here with you?”

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@happyhavnts​ (Arin) said ‘you look nice.’

Although Adrien was used to getting compliments, this one made him grin. Arin had become one of his closest friends in town, and he enjoyed the other male’s company, as well as valued his opinions. So despite just being dressed casually, he felt his confidence go up. “Thank you.” He said, smiling at the other. “You look nice too.” Changing the subject, he asked, “What’ve you been up to?”

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lastingsongs‌:

“my father, of course. he is a great general and an even better pilot. he’s always had the power to make people do what they should,” she said, smile smug and proud. however, the way the other reacted made her laugh – even if it was at the other’s expense. she wavered her hand. “oh, calm down. like i said, you were quite proud of your achievements. i didn’t know you were so secretive about your sex life when you were younger. i wonder what changed that,” she playfully mused. “the adrien solo i know is a bit older than this, so that would be why you don’t remember me,” she explained, sitting back to watch how the other would react to the news.

“A general.” He wracked his brain for any of the generals he knew aside from his parents and Uncle Lando. However he wasn’t coming up with anything aside from the three of them. “Who is he?” He knew a fair amount of pilots, but not many aside from his father and uncle were pilots. “Well considering I don’t need my mother hearing about it, especially since we're at war, it’s not something I mention every other minute.” If the circumstances were different, he probably would go around bragging about his sex life. But he didn’t need a smack upside the head and a reminder that being in the Resistance wasn’t fun and games. “That...also makes no sense.” Time travel wasn’t exactly a common thing. Hell, he’d never seen it happen so he wasn’t exactly sure if it was a thing.

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ofstorybooks‌:

Acacia nodded her head the moment he took her up on her suggestion, smiling softly. “ Excellent choice. Hopefully, my two-sense won’t let you down. ” She chuckled as she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. With that, she turned and went to retrieve a plate of warmed-up apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on it along with a root-beer float that she placed upon the table in front of him. “ Here you are. I added something special that I think might go well with it. ”

“I don’t think it will.” He said with a chuckle, giving her a wink. “The food here’s pretty good.” It hadn’t disappointed him yet, so why would it do so now? As he waited for her to return, he played on the small datapad-like tool he’d gotten for himself. When she returned, he looked up. “Thank you very much.” He said giving her a smile. “I hope you don’t mind me asking, but are there any other tables you have to go to? And if not, would you like to sit and talk for a bit?”