Techie rounded the corner into the lounge and nearly dropped the two drinks he was holding. If he’d spilled them on the only fancy-ish pair of clothes he owned (a navy-blue buttoned-up shirt and a pair of black cargo shorts) it would be a disaster! 

But the sight of Kylo Ren in full get-up, waiting patiently for Techie, as if this was a date…! His knees went weak, but no way he’d chicken out now. Depending on how this meeting went, he might end up with a real date!! Thank goodness the lounge was empty save for a droid or two; that way nobody could see Techie wobble over to him on shaky legs with red cheeks.

“Kylo! H-hi! I, um, b-brought you some caf…” Realizing that the helmet blocked his mouth, Techie broke into a cold sweat and his eyes widened. “Oh! Uh, y-your helmet! I sh-should’ve remembered…”

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

“W-we can 

try and find another way… together. And-…

and if I figure anything out I’ll let you know. There’s a lot of chatter I pick up on the security c-cameras. Something’s got to be helpful!” 

Techie pretends to think for a moment and then smiles big like he’s come up with an idea. “If you c-can meet me in three days on Lounge #52, somewh-where around lunchtime, I’d appreciate it! There’s something I n-need to discuss with you, Kylo.”

“Of course,” he nodded, surprised. “In three days? I could be available sooner, if you’d like. But if your schedule prohibits it, I can do it in three days. “He smiled. “I am looking forward to it.”

His heart fluttered so hard in his chest Techie thought he might be having some kind of attack. “I’ll s-see you then, Kylo,” he stammers, and stands up, offering to shake Ren’s hand in parting. Unfortunately his palm is a little sweaty. Maybe he won’t notice!

They’ll see each other again soon, if all goes right. But in the meantime, Techie has to prepare.

“W-we can 

try and find another way… together. And-…

and if I figure anything out I’ll let you know. There’s a lot of chatter I pick up on the security c-cameras. Something’s got to be helpful!” 

Techie pretends to think for a moment and then smiles big like he’s come up with an idea. “If you c-can meet me in three days on Lounge #52, somewh-where around lunchtime, I’d appreciate it! There’s something I n-need to discuss with you, Kylo.”

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

He takes in Kylo’s words with a solemnity he doesn’t often show. “Me too, Kylo. Me too.” There’s an idea he’s struggling to put into words, and then he decides to just blurt it out: “I wish that we didn’t have to r-resort to all this fighting! Hux wants order, but couldn’t p-peace accomplish that too?”

“I don’t think it’s possible,” he shook his head. “The Republic is full of fools and needs to be shaken down. Hux uses brutal methods, yes, but little else can change things. So we need to fight now to be peaceful later.”

Techie deflates just a little. “Really? Well… Hux knows what he’s doing, and I owe everyth-thing to him and the First Order.” His cheeks color. “I shouldn’t complain!”

He takes in Kylo’s words with a solemnity he doesn’t often show. “Me too, Kylo. Me too.” There’s an idea he’s struggling to put into words, and then he decides to just blurt it out: “I wish that we didn’t have to r-resort to all this fighting! Hux wants order, but couldn’t p-peace accomplish that too?”

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

Techie looked like a cross between a marathon runner and a man high on stims: cheeks flushed and eyes dazed, pupils blown open wide. That was incredible. He’d never, ever felt this amount of peace. Even while he slept the nightmares crawled into his veins. But now? Techie could sense that he was free. 

“H-how…? No, I should be thanking you!” He leapt forward without a care, pulling him into an instinctive hug. This touching thing was growing on him.

The enthusiastic reaction took him off guard. He stilled for a second but then placed his hands on Techie’s back.

“I take it you are feeling better,” he said.

Techie came to his senses and pulled back a little, lowering his head, and said, “S-sorry… I got a little too excited.” Kylo’s hands on his back felt divine.

“Have you ever done this before? Helped someone relax?”

“Not really,” he shook his head. “My… My first teacher. He was doing that for me. When he decided I needed to relax. But you’re the first person I am helping this way.” He offered Techie a shy smile. “Not many people would trust me like that.”

Techie didn’t think he could blush any harder, but he did. “I judge for myself who’s truthworthy. You h-haven’t given me any cause for alarm, ever. So… everyone who doesn’t trust you is stupid!”

Maybe he was coming on a little strong, but he meant every word. Kylo Ren, though intimidating, kept showing glimpses of a heart of gold. Techie was addicted. He wanted to see more!

He smiled softly and reached out to stroke Techie’s cheek.

“I am a dangerous man,” he whispered. “They are correct to be wary of me. I am simply not malicious.”

This touch would drive him nuts, Techie was sure of it. But if he would be damned because of it, he’d still enjoy every moment. His eyelids fell to half-mast and further framed his bright blue eyes. “Sh-should I be wary too?” It was a whispered question, with an undercurrent of…something.

“I think everyone should be wary. I am a murderer and the First Order’s weapon of destruction,” he said and slowly pulled his hand away. “I am mostly as you perceive me.”

“You’re th-the weapon, but I’m a g-gear that keeps the F-First Order running, too. The burden isn’t only yours… By that measure, p-people should be wary of me as well.” Techie grimaced, recalling the things he’d done to survive in Mega City One, and his (small, but significant) part in every First Order victory.

“You aren’t the only m-murderer here, Kylo.” While it’s the truth, it pains him to say.

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

Techie looked like a cross between a marathon runner and a man high on stims: cheeks flushed and eyes dazed, pupils blown open wide. That was incredible. He’d never, ever felt this amount of peace. Even while he slept the nightmares crawled into his veins. But now? Techie could sense that he was free. 

“H-how…? No, I should be thanking you!” He leapt forward without a care, pulling him into an instinctive hug. This touching thing was growing on him.

The enthusiastic reaction took him off guard. He stilled for a second but then placed his hands on Techie’s back.

“I take it you are feeling better,” he said.

Techie came to his senses and pulled back a little, lowering his head, and said, “S-sorry… I got a little too excited.” Kylo’s hands on his back felt divine.

“Have you ever done this before? Helped someone relax?”

“Not really,” he shook his head. “My… My first teacher. He was doing that for me. When he decided I needed to relax. But you’re the first person I am helping this way.” He offered Techie a shy smile. “Not many people would trust me like that.”

Techie didn’t think he could blush any harder, but he did. “I judge for myself who’s truthworthy. You h-haven’t given me any cause for alarm, ever. So… everyone who doesn’t trust you is stupid!”

Maybe he was coming on a little strong, but he meant every word. Kylo Ren, though intimidating, kept showing glimpses of a heart of gold. Techie was addicted. He wanted to see more!

He smiled softly and reached out to stroke Techie’s cheek.

“I am a dangerous man,” he whispered. “They are correct to be wary of me. I am simply not malicious.”

This touch would drive him nuts, Techie was sure of it. But if he would be damned because of it, he’d still enjoy every moment. His eyelids fell to half-mast and further framed his bright blue eyes. “Sh-should I be wary too?” It was a whispered question, with an undercurrent of…something.

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

Techie looked like a cross between a marathon runner and a man high on stims: cheeks flushed and eyes dazed, pupils blown open wide. That was incredible. He’d never, ever felt this amount of peace. Even while he slept the nightmares crawled into his veins. But now? Techie could sense that he was free. 

“H-how…? No, I should be thanking you!” He leapt forward without a care, pulling him into an instinctive hug. This touching thing was growing on him.

The enthusiastic reaction took him off guard. He stilled for a second but then placed his hands on Techie’s back.

“I take it you are feeling better,” he said.

Techie came to his senses and pulled back a little, lowering his head, and said, “S-sorry… I got a little too excited.” Kylo’s hands on his back felt divine.

“Have you ever done this before? Helped someone relax?”

“Not really,” he shook his head. “My… My first teacher. He was doing that for me. When he decided I needed to relax. But you’re the first person I am helping this way.” He offered Techie a shy smile. “Not many people would trust me like that.”

Techie didn’t think he could blush any harder, but he did. “I judge for myself who’s truthworthy. You h-haven’t given me any cause for alarm, ever. So… everyone who doesn’t trust you is stupid!”

Maybe he was coming on a little strong, but he meant every word. Kylo Ren, though intimidating, kept showing glimpses of a heart of gold. Techie was addicted. He wanted to see more!

temptedbythelight:

techiehux:

Techie looked like a cross between a marathon runner and a man high on stims: cheeks flushed and eyes dazed, pupils blown open wide. That was incredible. He’d never, ever felt this amount of peace. Even while he slept the nightmares crawled into his veins. But now? Techie could sense that he was free. 

“H-how…? No, I should be thanking you!” He leapt forward without a care, pulling him into an instinctive hug. This touching thing was growing on him.

The enthusiastic reaction took him off guard. He stilled for a second but then placed his hands on Techie’s back.

“I take it you are feeling better,” he said.

Techie came to his senses and pulled back a little, lowering his head, and said, “S-sorry… I got a little too excited.” Kylo’s hands on his back felt divine.

“Have you ever done this before? Helped someone relax?”