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tfln for captain_by_the_book

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Anyone ever tell you you're not very much fun, Captain?

Thank you!

[captain_by_the_book]

All the time. I'm proud of it, too.

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Well that's just sad, really.

You know you might want to work on your priorities.

[captain_by_the_book]

Funny. I was going to tell you the same thing.

tfln for kestreldawn

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I'll take my chances.

Probably I should have had the whiskey instead of coffee this morning.

muchas gracias!

[kestreldawn]

Probably, that's generally a good choice on most days.

De nada!

[dubiousdistinction]

Well, look at that. Something we agree on.

[kestreldawn]

Few and far between, I know.

tfln overflow for made_of_stars

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What, and share this with you? After I earned it, fair and square?

I'm not convinced you deserve any, sweetheart.

AWFUL

[made_of_stars]

Fair and square, really? Color me skeptical.

I'm not convinced that I need to prove anything to you. I can find other things to do, anyway.

YES

[dubiousdistinction]

How's the phrase go? Something about pot calling the kettle black, I think.

Oh, got plenty of other offers, do you? Gonna go find a stormtrooper to beat up?

TERRIBLE

[made_of_stars]

I never said anything about myself. Birds of a feather, and all that.

For company? Sure. That doesn't mean I take everybody up on their offers. Really? That's what you've got to say? Do you enjoy being a pain in the ass?

tfln overflow @captain_by_the_book

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Getting on well with the fairer side of any species is one thing I do excel at, of course. Men, on the other hand, are something of a far different nature - not that I have to tell you that. But that's when I start becoming a bit picky.

I hardly think either of us in the market for long-term commitments, not with the business we're currently in. But something more than just a messy little one-night stand could certainly be intriguing.

[captain_by_the_book]

Trust me, I noticed your difficulties. And here I thought it was just me. You're ruining my illusions one at a time.

I could say many spiteful things about you, your track record with good decisions and pickiness, but in the spirit of whatever this thing might become, I won't.

I don't know what it can be. Half the time you irritate me with your very existence. Common sense says it's a terrible idea. You're the one who fancies himself a seducer, you tell me how this goes. I share my bed with the blaster under my pillow.

tfln @made_of_stars

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You know, I haven't really decided for sure yet. I'll let you know when I do.

Fortunately until then, I do have a pretty vivid imagination.

[made_of_stars]

You infuriating man.

Give me something.. Share some of those vivid imaginings.

Do I have to beg?

[dubiousdistinction]

Thank you.

Hmm, I don't know. Where would that get us but terribly hot and frustrated?

I could never say no to a little bit of begging.

[made_of_stars]

Only you would take that as a compliment.

You think I haven't been hot and frustrated ever since our first kiss? There's only so many times I can take care of it myself before it gets ... boring.

Please. Please give me something. I might die otherwise.

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Anything to help you get through this terrible ordeal.

Gladly. I'm not afraid of your Captain Andor.

As amusing as that would be, I wouldn't recommend it - at least, not without me there to help out. Or just watch. Doubtful you would need that much assistance.

[wherehopegoes]

So very kind of you, it is appreciated. :)

I'm sure he'd be so pleased to hear that. [One prolonged pause later - ] Why does everyone assume that he's my Captain Andor?

Mm, glad you recognize that fact. I'd only need the assistance if it turned into an unfair fight, otherwise, I know how to take care of myself. But if you want to watch ...

@wherehopegoes

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[ Well now, this was interesting. He rather liked the straightforward approach too, of course, but it was just so easy to get her all riled up that he couldn't resist. Truth be told, he doesn't want her to get so mad at him that she starts holding a grudge or decides to keep away from him altogether. Orson knows not to press his luck that much. So as fun as antagonizing her had been, he knew to pull back a little.

...that, and he was getting a bit tired of carrying this on through messages alone. ]

You're right, this isn't a game. I apologize. Look, why don't you just come to my ship. You can shout at me all you like then, but it would be much easier than carrying on like this. My fingers are getting a bit tired from all this typing. I'd come find you myself, but you know... this awful back of mine. It's still a little sore.

[ There. The invitation stood and she was free to do with that what she wished. Jyn knew where his ship was in the hangar, and the ramp would be down for her to come aboard. At the very least, he had managed to sit up in his bed, prepared to direct her to where he was if and when she decided to come pay him a visit.

Personally... he hoped she would, even if it meant getting a front row seat to a furious little Jyn Erso. ]

Totally okay! Work & other things are keeping me busy. :(

[wherehopegoes]

Jyn stared at the message, narrowing her eyes as she read it carefully ... and then read it again, attempting to search for any hidden meanings, any little clues as to what was really going on, coming up empty-handed. There were still the usual sorts of teasing comments, but other than those, she couldn't really find anything to continue being upset over.

She felt ridiculous, being so upset over something that was, truthfully, none of her business whatsoever, even though Krennic had chosen to make it her business simply by virtue of bringing it up with her in the first place. Hindsight was telling her that she should have said that's nice and gone about the rest of her day without getting goaded into a slightly insane, uncalled for jealousy.

Jyn hardly knew what possessed her, but after some time, she did get up, and head toward the hangars, the dark expression on her face more than enough motivation for anyone passing by not to say a word to her, and to let her pass in peace. Which was exceptionally good for them, because Jyn Erso was not in the mood to suffer any fools.

Soon enough, she found his ship, and although it would have been easy enough to take the first step onto the ramp to head inside, she still waited outside for a good few minutes, steeling her nerves. She didn't know what she was nervous about, but she couldn't deny the uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach. Eventually, after an internal pep talk during which Jyn called herself a total idiot, she took that first step, and then another, and another, until she was all the way inside.

"Alright, I'm here - ", she called, her voice flatly unamused. "Where're you hiding?"

no worries, i'm patient! <3

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It was probably a terrible idea, really, having her come on board his ship where they would truly be alone. Someone could always come barging in on them, of course, but it wasn't likely to happen. For the most part, people let him be. He could be rather annoying, especially to the higher ups. He was too cocky, had a problem with authority, got on their nerves, or what have you. It was true Krennic had a way with the ladies when he wanted to be charming, but with Jyn... well, it was different. She was different... and they more they talked, the more they spent time together, he was beginning to realize just how different she was to him. It wasn't a terrible thing, but it was a bit... confusing. Certainly it was complicated.

In the end, he decided to push himself up out of bed, much as it was somewhat painful. When he heard her calling out on his ship, he steeled himself up... then with a grunt, pushed himself up to his feet. "Just... stay there, sweetheart. I'm coming to you." Because stubborn man that he was, he'd be damned if they had this conversation while he was an invalid in bed.

It took some limping, some pained looks crossing his expression, but he finally made it to her - she really wasn't that far from his quarters, anyway. He didn't think she looked particularly enthusiastic to be there, but then, he couldn't really blame her for that. Absently pushing some of his messy hair back off his forehead, he searched for the right words to say - if there were any.

"Listen... Jyn," he began, leaning against the wall, "I do want to say I'm sorry, alright? I shouldn't have pushed you the way I did. It was unnecessary and a bit cruel of me, and... well, I apologize." Krennic gestured vaguely with a hand as he spoke. "The thing is, you deserve better. You should probably end up with someone dashing and mysterious like, I don't know, Captain Andor. So I shouldn't be wanting to hear that you're jealous of me and my 'conquests' because... it's really not my place, but well... they don't mean anything, you know. The girls, that pilot." He was stepping closer to her now, moving slowly, but with intent in his eyes, hoping she wouldn't run away. "None of them do. They're just... they're there and you're not, and I don't like that because... oh, hell."

He sighed... then decided on another tactic.

"Come here."

But Krennic didn't really give her much choice in the matter. He surged forward, took her face in his hands... and kissed her. Nothing fancy about it, but certainly his meaning should have been clear. Actions spoke louder than words after all, right?

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[ He was feeling just as lonely in his bed on his ship, having grown accustomed to the feel of her warm body in his arms as they drifted off to sleep. He had grown accustomed to waking up beside her, to sleepy morning kisses, smiles and teasing chuckles. ]

Jyn... you do please me, so much.

You just... you please me by being you. I've never met anyone like you before, truly and I don't want to make a mess of this thing we have.

I know you could do a lot better for yourself. I know I'm not the ideal partner. Don't argue with me, surely you must know it's true.

If you had been someone else, someone less meaningful to me then yeah, we probably would've had a quick tumble under the sheets but that's all it would have been - just sex.

You deserve better than that, and I don't just mean because you're my friend's daughter. Of course I respect him enough not to just have what would certainly seem like my way with you. I'm older and I don't want to take advantage.

But don't think for a second that you don't please me. I'm happier than I've been in... well, a very long time. Longer than I can remember, really.

[made_of_stars]

[This was becoming difficult. And Jyn might not be certain of many things, but she's almost positive that caring about somebody, being with somebody shouldn't make the pair of them second-guess themselves so damn much.

She might not ever admit it, but the more messages that come in, the more choked up she gets.]

I suppose I'm pleased to know that of all the people you've ever come across in all your travels ... I stand out. And hopefully, for all the best reasons. I know that I'm a pain in the ass at the best of times, I know that I can be ... difficult, and impatient, and ... I'm so scared that one day, I'm going to say the wrong thing, or do the wrong thing, and I'm going to be the one that makes an unforgivable mistake.

[If they're airing their fears ... although, she did chuckle, just a bit, when he told her not to argue. He did know her well, it seemed.]

I know that you think that you're not the ideal partner. I know that you think that I could do better. But as far as I'm concerned, that's as far from the truth as possible. You know me better than anyone else does - the good and the bad, and you accept me for all of it, you don't expect me to change to suit you or how you think that I should be.

I don't care what anyone thinks. I want you, not anybody else, and certainly not just because they might be better for me.

I want you.

If all you wanted from me was sex, we would have had it a long time ago, we certainly wouldn't have spent so much time getting to know each other, you wouldn't ... you wouldn't make me stop whenever things get ... intense. You would've taken what you wanted, and that would have been that. We wouldn't ... we wouldn't go to sleep together and wake up together and be happy with that. I know that you respect my father, and I respect that, I do, but ... I'm an adult, and I can make my own choices, and if they're wrong ... I have to deal with the consequences.

I don't think that choosing you is making the wrong choice.

I'm happy, too, with you. Except for right now, because I'm missing you terribly, and I find that I can't sleep without you holding me tight, and how safe I feel when you're there. And I guess ... even if there is no right time, even if we never ...

I'm okay with that, I think. As long as I have you.