[ And now Rey feels like she’s misstepped. There’s a long pause from her, trying to figure out what to say in a less than blunt way but fuck it. ]

I’m trying to be sympathetic and understanding without seeming like I’m trying to one up you or anything. And, I don’t have anything compared to that—especially having friends around because I didn’t have them on Jakku. It’s been me and always has.

[ She says softly, hope no he understands that she wasn’t trying to pity him or anything. ]

How can you share incense? Besides, I bought more, it’s not like I’m running low...

Or I’ll stop sleeping for a while. [ Light sarcasm. ]