Hux pauses for a long moment, as if hesitating to admit something deeply personal. “I wanted to learn more about architecture. I've always wanted to design new buildings. Whole cities, even.” Ben grins, pleased to learn an interesting and telling fact about the ever-mysterious Armitage Hux. “That's awesome. You should do that.” “It's not in the stars,” Hux says stiffly. “Why not?” “You're awfully young, Ben. I don't expect you to understand,” Hux sighs. Come on, they're only like a few years apart. “We're not so different. I'm training here. You're training there. Sometimes I think about what I would do if I wasn't a Jedi.” “Isn't that against your code?” “Maybe,” Ben shrugs. “But I can't help my imagination. I'd like to live in a house with my family. And take long trips on my ship, living like a pirate or something.” He knows he sounds silly, but he hopes Hux won’t scrutinize him too harshly. “A pirate?” “Or something!” “You’re a funny little boy,” Hux smirks. He’s delighted, it would seem.
So here’s the main piece for @ballvvasher‘s wonderful fic Ergodicity! It’s been so lovely working with her on this and honestly the fic turned out better than I could have ever imagined, so I’ve felt super lucky to have such great source material to work with. It spans over pretty much their whole lives up until they’re adults, so if benarmie is your thing you’re gonna have a great time with this one. I really hope you all enjoy the fic and that I can do it justice!
