[ Slightly discomfited, he reaches to take the offered pin. She really is shorter. He's somewhat used to people being under his eyeline, though not in such close quarters. Or in such a casual environment. ]
You didn't. [ Hux turns the pin over in his fingers, watching the glint of light off of it. She's right about a number of things, but most importantly– the Finalizer and its crew had been his life. Starkiller as well, when the projected completed under his watchful eye. Destroying the New Republic had meant everything. Not only to his own personal pride, but to all those he knew had suffered under their poor decisions. Something like protection of his own people. That extended to Ren, all the way to the end. It feels odd to have the thought that Ren even moderately spoke well of him to anyone, considering their relationship. ]
It reminds me of my time at the military academy. [ That much was true. Medals and accolades were still assigned when one was promoted up the ranks, but something about their presence reminded him of Arkanis most of all. Perhaps just being surrounded by so many old school Imperial mentors. ] Thank you.
[ And as if shaking off a daze, he curls his fingers loosely around the pin in his palm, his gaze turning back towards her. ]
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You didn't. [ Hux turns the pin over in his fingers, watching the glint of light off of it. She's right about a number of things, but most importantly– the Finalizer and its crew had been his life. Starkiller as well, when the projected completed under his watchful eye. Destroying the New Republic had meant everything. Not only to his own personal pride, but to all those he knew had suffered under their poor decisions. Something like protection of his own people. That extended to Ren, all the way to the end. It feels odd to have the thought that Ren even moderately spoke well of him to anyone, considering their relationship. ]
It reminds me of my time at the military academy. [ That much was true. Medals and accolades were still assigned when one was promoted up the ranks, but something about their presence reminded him of Arkanis most of all. Perhaps just being surrounded by so many old school Imperial mentors. ] Thank you.
[ And as if shaking off a daze, he curls his fingers loosely around the pin in his palm, his gaze turning back towards her. ]
What about those parts?