002 | video (backdated to june 1st)

[carbonfrozen]

[ The video opens with Luke, just Luke, looking tired and worn, like he hasn’t slept for a million years. The picture is aimed slightly to his right, just so the viewer can see the wall just over his shoulder. He’s in the common room of Han’s apartment, not that that is immediately obvious, outside of the dazed and confused-looking smuggler just barely out of view. ]

Ah… so… I have a little problem right now.

[Han’s voice comes in, just out of view:] There’s no problem, I keep telling you, I’m fine. [This would be more convincing if Han’s voice wasn’t shaking a little.]

[ Luke’s gaze shifted off camera, giving him an exasperated look, before continuing: ]

My friend has a little problem; he can’t see right now and while the blindness is temporary, he’s… being himself.

[Oh wow rude. Han’s voice breaks in once more:]

It ain’t a problem! Look, my eyesight’s getting better. I can see a big light blur now. [He’s clearly bargaining, from his position on the couch covered in a warm blanket that somebody from the base very kindly gave him. It is not a strong position.

It also doesn’t help that he sounds like he spent hours out in the cold.]

[ Luke let out a stressed sounding noise, giving Han a look that practically screamed not to get off the damn couch, before he turned his focus back to the communicator. ]

...basically, I need help dealing with this.

For the last time, I’m fine! [Han again, interjecting from the couch. He sounds like he’s dying to get out of here and is willing to prove just how Totally Fine he is.] Here, see? Anyway, I’ve got something to do—ow!

[ That didn’t sound good. That sounded like Han, currently blind, bumped into something. Luke stared at him for a long moment, before he let out a suffering groan, planting a hand against his forehead. ]

I’m going to sit on him at this rate. I’ll take any suggestions anyone might have.

[ooc note: Luke, Han. both will reply.]

Comments

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[candor1]

[In Cassian's experience with such patients—especially being one—it really does take another being's physical or emotional restraint.]

Do you need a relief shift?

[That one's a genuine offer, to Luke—Cassian's certainly willing to take a sick bed watch; but this next also a tacit threat to Han:]

If he won't cooperate with your care, I can send over Kaytoo.

[Knowing how Han feels about droids. Especially one whose bedside manner is terrible.]

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[carbonfrozen]

Hey!

[Why must you betray him like this? Why.]

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[faithfulson]

[ A grin crept onto Luke's face that... may have been a little evil. His father would be proud? ]

Maybe leaving him with Kay until he really gets his sight back is a good idea.

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[storyseeker]

[Okay, yeah, this is nonsense. Han's roommate and special coffee time friend comes out of the kitchen with a couple of cups—one of which has a lid with a sippy hole for Han, because there's no need to worry about spills on the furniture too.]

Maybe a leash will do the trick?

[She offers one cup to Luke—if he's not a coffee person, she'll keep it for herself—and perches on the edge of the couch so she can press the other one into Han's hands.]

Look, I get wanting to be independent, but you're recovering from...whatever exactly happened. And no one wants to see you walk outside like this and get run over in traffic. It'd be a real mess.

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[carbonfrozen]

[Oh, good, coffee, Han has missed it and hasn't even known. He minds a little that there's a straw just for him, but he's a shivering mess and he's too fond of the furniture to complain overmuch.]

I'm not going to go wandering off into traffic. I just need to stretch my legs for a few minutes. [This would be admirable if the last few times he attempted this didn't result in Han bumping into doorways and signposts like the world's worst pilot.] Trust me, I don't want a mess either. I especially don't want a mess made out of me. But I can't just stay cooped up in here till this wears off.

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[deadtective]

He can't see, right? Just chuck shit at his head until he passes out.

[is she using text specifically to hide this totally legitimate strategy from Han? possibly. Hazel's sneaky like that.]

not here

[carbonfrozen]

[rude Hazel]

[faithfulson]

As tempting as that is, I don't want him to smell.

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[juniberries]

How did your friend blind himself? That sounds serious.

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[carbonfrozen]

It's fine, I'm fine, it'll wear off, you don't have to fuss over it. [He says this with the air of someone who has been over this argument before and is valiantly trying to make it work for him.] Word of advice: don't make deals with crime lords. They hold a grudge over every little thing.

[faithfulson]

It's... a really long story.

[ He glanced at Han off screen. He got that he didn't want people to know the specifics, but he... was kinda frozen. There could have been someone out there that may have known what to do about it. ]

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[kestreldawn]

can be there shortly for damage control/corralling/cuffing/etc. if needed.

[not here]

[carbonfrozen]

[what is it with people and using text come on]

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[faithfulson]

[ Thank you for texting, Jyn. ]

Thanks.

...cuffing?

[aggressiveapathy]

Tried a seeing eye raccoon yet?

[carbonfrozen]

A what.

[faithfulson]

[ Oh not again. ]

What's a raccoon?

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[craftpunk]

[ He's laughing. ]

Try flashing a light in his eyes.

[carbonfrozen]

My ears work just fine, pal. And I ain't going any blinder.

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[faithfulson]

That... sounds like it would make things worse, not better.

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[aberranthubris]

I suggest a lot of patience and a cane.

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[faithfulson]

Why a cane?

[ ...to smack him with? No, that didn't sound right. ]

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[dirtyredneck]

[For some reason those guys look familiar. And that bit about blindness sounded familiar, too. Real familiar. But from where he just couldn't put his finger on it. Was it from a tv show?]

Where you two from?

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[faithfulson]

[ Luke tilted his head slightly, a bit of a worried look crossing his face. Any time someone here asked them that, it usually ended terribly. ]

We're from the same galaxy, different planets. He's from Corellia, I'm from Tatooine.

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[ex_clobbers559]

( Good thing one of them can't see this, because despite the fact that this isn't funny in and of itself, Han's behaviour makes it a little bit.

And amusement's plain in her eyes at the moment. )

Usually when I insist that much about being fine, I'm really not. I could find a cane and bring it over.

Or I can just fly you wherever you need to go. But if you're going to complain about my turns, that'll be your stop.

( She's never met Luke before either, so she'll pointedly meet his gaze with a small grin. )

If this had happened when I was a kid, I'd have suggested painting his nails and stuff. He'd look so pretty! Don't you think?

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[faithfulson]

[ ...yeah, but she was prettier. ]

[ Thankfully Luke's brain to mouth filter worked to keep him from saying that out loud, but it didn't keep him from smiling back, a bit of a goofy, shy smile. He coughed slightly after a moment, looking away to try and get his face to stop, before turning his attention back to her. ]

Wait, you can fly?

[ Because that was the most important thing here. ]

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[doubleblind]

You need a healer? It sounds like you could use a healer...

[Cosima grins, thrilled to offer her help. (She never imagined she'd get to help out actual people from movies she loves.)]

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[carbonfrozen]

How many times do I gotta say it? I'm fine. [Sorry, Cosima, he's a bit irritated right now.]

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[forcer]

[ This family is an embarrassment. Apparently some things haven't changed since childhood and that includes the behavior of his father and uncle. As a child, Kylo thought this sort of thing was fantastic; it made him laugh, he loved every second of it. But as an adult, an adult who has some very negative feelings toward these same family members he once adored? It loses its charm.

He's going to respond, if only to tell them both to stay away from De Chima and his home unless they're just looking to get a blaster to the face courtesy of his co-commander. The only real suggestion he has for what to do with his father is to kill him, but that likely won't go over too well. ]

Restrain him.

[ It's quite simple, there are various methods in which to do so. ]

Use the Force... [ A pause; a more practical answer ] Belts, ropes, and things like that work, too.

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[faithfulson]

[ Kylo... why does he get the feeling he was holding himself back as far as suggestions on what to do with Han. ]

I may do that, if he doesn't stop being stubborn.