I understand mechanically why it can't happen, but I want to be able to dual-wield a lightsaber and blaster together. It'd be very in character for Scout.
Also, rather rare art of Scout not covering every inch of skin they possibly can. But this lets me show off their badass scars.
(I may be a little biased on whether the scars are badass, since I just got a couple that match theirs. đЎđ¤đŠľ)
Whenever some star wars dudebro tries to make me feel unwelcomed in the fandom by saying "I don't belong there" and "I don't even know anything about star wars", I first try to prove him wrong.
If that doesn't work?
I start referring to KOTOR Revan strictly as they/them and watch him foam at the mouth. The chaos ensue. I am happy.
A wild unknowing revan has appeared â¨ď¸ a little fun fact is that Renier wields a revolver that uses metal bullets. Very rare and rather difficult to use weapon <33
Author's Note: This is a small portion of a multi-chapter, multi-part fic. It's Revlek and has nothing to do with my other work(s). Go me.
This part takes place ~7 years before the Mandalorian Wars. Phaetin (Revan) is 17 and Alek (Malak) is 16. They are teenagers and infinitely good at bad decision-making. Warning for drunken teens not being mindful.
The whole story spans about 15 years, leading up to and including the plot of KOTOR. (Granted, it's very AU at that point.) It's an exploration of how one really questionable decision made by two fairly drunken teenagers changes everything and nothing.
(FYI - Phaetin's name is a play on Hepaestion, who was the closest confidant and possible lover of Alexander the Great. I was going for a theme, of sorts. )
âHey, come on! Youâve gotta share. You canât hog it all to yourself!â Grinning sloppily, Phaetin held out their hand.
But Alek just rolled his eyes as he took another swig from the bottle, wincing as the contents burned their way down. âYouâre drunk.â
âUh-huh. And what does that make you?â
âHmm. Youâve got a point.â With a snort, the taller teen handed over the last of the alcohol, a deceptively strong liquor that Phaetin had somehow managed to purchase from a local farmer.
Grinning as they tossed back the last swallow, the teen managed to resist the urge to cough as the clear liquid seared its way into their gut. âStars, that is potent.â
âWhat is it?â
âHells if I know!â
The pair stared at each other for an instant before bursting out into laughter. Through his drunken giggles, Alek managed to ask, âSo, how is this for a celebration?â
Flopping onto their back, Phaetin stared up at the blanket of stars that illuminated the sky, individual arms of the galaxy visible between the hazy wisps of clouds. It was a beautiful night, the air still warm but just crisp enough to hint at the coming autumn. âIt could definitely be worse. Helps that the companyâs not all that bad.â
âHappy to help.â With a lopsided grin, Alek tried and failed not to stare at his best friend. Sprawled like this, the other teen was a feast of dark hair and long limbs, both inviting and forbidden. With his inhibitions lowered, the temptation to reach out and touch⌠to even steal a taste⌠was stronger than ever. He balled his fits in the grass to fight the urge.
The pair was currently sprawled at the edge of the Ancient Grove on Dantooine, an area that was popular for meditation during the day. But at night the ruins scattered amongst the blba trees were mostly deserted, especially closer to the fields where the kath hounds roamed. While the secluded nature of the grove could prove dangerous after dark, it was also one of the few private places in an enclave full of Jedi.Â
It was the teensâ last night at the academy. Normally this wouldnât be an event worth noting, especially since most Padawans visited other temples multiple times a year. Yet somehow, this departure felt different. Meetra had already predicted that this might be the last time sheâd see the other Jedi for a while, making the same vague allusions to Phaetinâs impending ascension to Knighthood that the Masters had been whispering for months. She was probably repeating rumors but it didnât make her prediction less ominous, a reminder that Phaetin and Alekâs time as near-constant companions was quickly coming to an end.
The older Padawan was sensitive about the subject, either denying the possibility that Knighthood was looming dangerously close or growing snappish at any mention of their future. If Alek was in full possession of his faculties, heâd have been tactful enough not to broach the subject. Unfortunately, he was drunk.
âHey, what do you think is going happen when we get back to Coruscant?â
Eyes fixed on the sky, Phaetin slurred, âThe same as usual. Kavar is going to double our training schedule to âmake up for lost timeâ and Vrook will drag me away for âadvanced studiesâ about some topic that he barely understands.â
âAre you sure about that? You donât thinkâŚ?â
Struggling upright, the older teen scoffed, âAlek, Iâm a prodigy, as everyone keeps reminding me. Of course I know what the Masters have planned.â
âCome on, be serious for a minute.â
âI donât have to be serious, Iâm drunk.â Scowling, Phaetin leaned in. âIâm drunk because weâre supposed to be celebrating.â
This close, Alek could see the doubt that filled his friendâs dark eyes and the near-panic that tugged at their expression. Even their tightly-controlled presence shivered with trepidation. Part of the younger teen wanted to change the conversation, but the subject had been worrying him for the entire trip despite his attempts to release those emotions into the Force. âWhat⌠exactly are we celebrating?â
âYou know, having time away from everything. A chance to be ourselves. To⌠not think about whatever bantha shit comes next!â
The last of Phaetinâs false bravado was falling away as frustration swirled within a miasma of self-doubt. Alekâs hand was resting near his friendâs and he was tempted to link their fingers together and pull the other teen close, to hold them tight and somehow protect them from the machinations of whatever the Force had in store. But the alcohol buzzing through his body made his limbs feel rooted in place as he muttered, âMaybe⌠maybe we should think about whatâs next.â
Pressing into their friendâs space, Phaetin snarled, âWhy? Why canât I just have one kriffing night without someone wondering about my karking future?!â
âBecauseâŚâ Drunkenness made Alekâs words jumble in his brain and he struggled to find the answer. Because you have so much potential. Because youâre a prodigy and youâre destined to leave me behind. Because I donât want to lose you.
Before he could form an actual response, Phaetin surged forward and pressed their lips together. The kiss was sloppy and bitter with liquor, yet it was everything Alek had yearned for. He paused for an instant from pure shock, unable to process that this was anything but a dream. But desire took over and he quickly leaned in, tangling his fingers in soft brown waves as his other arm wrapped tightly around his friendâs waist. Phaetin whimpered, lips parting enough for their tongue to dart out. Alek deepened the kiss, finally experiencing a seemingly impossible dream.
But then the younger teenâs brain caught up to his body. Rapidly breaking away he covered his mouth as though it would prevent him from making any more mistakes. Yes, this had been his deepest desire for many years. But his friend had never shown the same inclinations and the sudden change of heart when notably drunk was alarming. While the moment was sure to be pleasurable, the potential for regret once their heads cleared was daunting.
âPhae⌠this isnât what you want.â
âWhy does everyone insist on telling me what I want?! If Iâm such a genius, shouldnât I be able to think for myself?â
âThatâs not what I⌠Youâve never wanted this before.â
âMaybe Iâve never really thought about it. That doesnât mean that I donât want it now that I have.â Phaetin slid closer as they ran a palm up their friendâs thigh, grinning as they sensed the arousal this caused. âIsnât this what you want?â
Alek barely managed to nod as most of his blood rushed south from just one touch. âStars, yes!â
Slipping into the other teenâs lap, Phaetin leaned in until their lips were nearly touching as they murmured, âThen come on, Squint. Letâs celebrate.â
obnoxious sith lord is Really Super Gay, wonât shut up about it, says coworker. âwe get it, Lord Revan, youâre very gay, now turn off the strobe lights before I cut your jaw offâ