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[talentedscavenger]

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[talentedscavenger]

[ 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. ]

[brightline]

[He can't help it, when she says so bluntly what she's trying to do, he laughs softly - not at her, but at how blunt it was.]

Haha, well don't worry, you managed it. And yeah, having friends makes things a lot easier.

[Except when they die - and that train of thought, that's something he has to shut down really fast to keep things light and breezy like this. Marco's cried himself to sleep and woken up alone, his life has been hard since he was only 9 years old. But he also knows he's not the only one. It's just a bit of a relief to be around someone else who's as damaged as he won't admit he is.]

I mean, if you have more, that's cool, but you can share incense by burning it when you're in the room with someone else and then having a nap together.

Better than no sleep, right?

[talentedscavenger]

Yes...it does.

[Having friends was something she wanted, but she wanted to be with her family again. To know why they left her on Jakku and why they didn't come back for her.

Marco has someone who understands what loneliness is. Who knew it as intimately as she knew herself, how it was more of a companion than anything else.]

Especially if they really are friends and not scamming you for parts.

[The last part is more said for herself, simply amazed that she has friends who haven't taken advantage of her or left her behind. It's...something she didn't think would happen.

There's a faint chuckle from her, shaking her head a little at him, shifting a little to draw one knee to her chest.]

Better than not sleeping, but you'd be willing to take a nap with me? Sounds a bit silly, don't you think? [To trust him enough to be in the same room, let her guard down and sleep? That's a first for her.

Sure, she's fallen asleep with Poe and Finn in the same room, but that was different.]

[brightline]

For sure. The kind of friends that are more like family. You know they'll have your back no matter what and sometimes you hate them, but in the end, they're worth trusting. The only ones worth trusting.

[And that last bit...well, it says a lot about him. The fact he was so willing to say it without barely batting an eyelash, well, that says even more about him.

When she chuckles at his suggestion, he makes an annoyed little huff - entirely put on, of course - and the smile is obvious in his voice when he speaks again.]

I mean, I guess. But we've pretty much already covered how bad sleeping alone sucks, so why not try it a different way? Different blankets, I promise. I'll be a total gentleman.

[talentedscavenger]

[It does say a lot about him, more than Rey would've thought otherwise. He values his friends a lot, and she can't blame him for it.]

Yeah, and...it's...weird at the same time? To know you have a different family than the one you're born into. Different from the family I was waiting for to come back.

[That should give him more insight to the life she's lead without getting too engrossed with the details. Her voice sounds distant then, still wondering if her family was out there...if they thought about her the way she thought about them.

Yes, they've covered how bad sleeping alone is, but it's the first time she's actually hearing someone tell her she could come over to take a nap with them. Strange, but not entirely unwelcomed.]

Uh-huh. You're ridiculous sometimes, but that's what makes you, you. [And she wouldn't want it any other way.] What about pillows? I don't think it would be wise if we only shared one.

[brightline]

[Marco makes a soft sound in his throat, a noise of agreement.]

I get you. My mom left when I was pretty little and we thought she was dead. My dad kind of gave up on life for a while, so I had to look after myself when I was a kid, then I fought really hard to get my mom back when I realized she wasn't dead after all.

[A pause, and then he continues.]

I'm lucky I got her back. But the family I had in the meantime was just as important, you know? Those people, they were the ones who had my back and chose to be around me when they didn't really have to.

[And that's that. He lets it go, and when she asks about pillows, he laughs again.]

I have a ton of pillows, seriously. And if you didn't want to share my bed or something we could always use the couches in the main room. The only drawback to that is that people who live in the house can come through there. They're all good people though.

[talentedscavenger]

[Rey listens, taking in each word and finding Marco is stronger than she would've thought. The pain to think one's mother was gone, only to find her alive and having to get her back. She couldn't imagine that, being close to someone you loved and having to fight to get them back...how hard he had to fight, and what he gave up or lost in the process.[

Yes, you are lucky you got her back. And luckier you found people to be friends with--a family you created and chose.

[A pause as she chooses her words and how much she was willing to tell him.]

Finn, I don't know if you've met him yet, but he was my first friend. I had been living alone on Jakku since I was young, probably six..maybe seven, I can't remember any more. I was just...left, and I was waiting for my family to return. I didn't meet Finn until...[Stars, had it really been that long ago?] Months ago, not to long before I was brought here.

[The whole loneliness thing and being forced to take care of herself...she knew that all too well.]

I already know Ivar lives in your home. I don't know if I know anyone else who lives there. It might be better if we used your room...I don't think I would be able to relax if someone could walk by.

[And if she freaked out from a nightmare, there would be only one witness rather than multiple ones.]

[brightline]

Good. I'm glad you have friends now, seriously. Having friends is pretty great. You should introduce me to Finn sometime, he sounds cool.

[It's almost weird, how much he and Rey have in common now that they've actually talked about things. Weird and a little scary, almost.]

Yeah Ivar does, and a few others. Lola Pacini, Nico di Angelo, and Ivar's kid sister, Gyda, though I think she's moving in with her dad soon.

[Exhaling, he shrugs and then makes a noise in his throat.]

I'd rather sleep in my room too. I'm not a huge fan of people walking by while I sleep even if I know them and they're cool.

When do you want to do this? Maybe like, the night before we go shopping?

[talentedscavenger]

You’d like him and there’s Poe too. They’re both from my world and Poe loves flying. He’s a pilot back home.

[ And his love of flying has gotten him in trouble in the past.

They really have too much in common but...was that really a bad thing?]

Oh, I know Lola. A little. She’s okay, I guess. [ Not the most pleasant person to be around but whatever. ]

I didn’t mnow Ivar’s sister was here. I knew his father was.

[ But as for when this should take place. ]

Well...,would tonight work? Considering I thought we would go shopping tomorrow?

[brightline]

Oh Poe? He's your friend. I've met him a few times, we're on the Perimeter Guard thing together, flying the shuttle. He's cool.

[Marco's been in trouble more than once, that's for sure, though usually not for his love of flying. The way Rey talks about Lola makes him curious, though, and he hums in his throat.]

Okay? I mean, she's like human cotton candy and she cooks so good, at least in my experience.

[And a bit of a pause before he answers.]

Tonight would be great. We can watch a movie too, if you want? Or just talk?

[talentedscavenger]

Yes, he is. He is the best pilot in our world, even Finn agrees. I think we're all part of the Perimeter Guard, I don't think Finn in the Ariel division like Poe, you and I are.

[And if he and Poe have met, good. At least it'll be easier to tell her friends about who she's going to see. Not that she would forsee a problem with it.

As for Lola...there's a pause from Rey as she tries not to say anything poorly of the girl.]

She's very different than I am, and the times we have been around each other are when we're stuck under something and have to kiss.

[And now he'll hear some stuff being shuffled around as she starts to gather a few things.]

We could do either or. Cisco and I watched a movie together, they're very much like holo-vids, but two denominational.]