he is tired, he feels it in his bones, because he hasn’t really slept a full night since he was taken onto the finalizer. yeah, he’d passed out there a few times but sleep that came from pain wasn’t exactly restful. and since then? well since then he tries to keep his mind busy, doesn’t let his eyes drift closed until he’s near passing out. even then it hardly lasts for long. but he doesn’t say that, hasn’t said that too anyone except the general. and poe trusts her brother, but not enough for that. “ i don’t sleep well anyway, it’s better if i’m working.” a shrug, like this was something he was used to and maybe on a certain level it was. even as a boy poe had been restless and prone to constant movement but this? this is new. “you don’t have to stay awake with me, sir.”
returning to the force had been like stepping into the warm embrace of an old friend, familiar and consuming and welcoming. once again, his light flared and burned within him, wrapping around him and providing a degree of peace he’s not felt for years. and yet . . . he could not still his unease about the days to come, nor the restless visions that plague his nights. touching the force in rest aids his initial drift into slumber, but the force is not quiet, and he’s fallen out of practice in suppressing its voice.
raising a brow, luke meets the gaze of the pilot, fixing him with a look. ❝ young man. ❞ his tone is serious, instilled with the practiced authority of both a jedi master and former general, but the glitter in his eyes is meant to soften it somewhat. ❝ you’re an exceptional commander and an even better pilot, but don’t think for a moment that you’re capable of getting ME to do something I don’t want to do. ❞ the corners of his lips twitch upwards and he gives his head a light shake. exhaling, he allows the last traces of authority to seep out of his tone, and his voice is softer when he speaks next. ❝ I may not have to stay up with you, but I’m not likely to sleep anytime soon. so since we’re both going to be up anyways, would you like something to drink ?? I could use a mug of hot chocolate, myself. ❞