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[happybeeps]

[Poe appears to be in one of the ships, trusting the locks to keep Kylo Ren out. He's sitting cross legged, quickly turning the camera to face his newest acquisitions, a cobbled together droid, similar to the boxy simple design of a MSE-droid, and painted to match BB-8's colours. BB-8 seems very curious about his new companion, nudging it and giving a series of cheerful beeps.]

We've got a new friend here who needs a name. Anyone have any ideas?

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[happybeeps]

[Another string of beeps, and Poe snorts.]

Uh- they say it's dirty here.

[God, this one really takes after Hux.]

[doubled_speed]

Well, they're DEFINITELY not wrong. I'm lucky because I can dive into water, splash around, and then shed it all.

[happybeeps]

They've never even seen somewhere cleaner.

[He smiles almost fondly. They're in the ships too, that's probably the cleanest place around here. The world shattering the droid's going to have if they're able to venture back out into the world.]

[doubled_speed]

So they're fussy, but they aren't Roombas so they can't clean it up themselves?

[happybeeps]

What's a Roomba? [He frowns and gives a half shrug.] Some MSE droids are custodial. But this one's unique. I'm not sure what they'll wind up specializing in.

[doubled_speed]

Roombas are these little robots some people back home make. They aren't made to be self-aware. They just map rooms and sweep up. They're cute and people love them. They deserve a bit more than cleaning up after us though.

[happybeeps]

[Poe nods.]

Well...they aren't military, they have no real programmed tasks. They'll have to discover what they like doing for themselves.

[doubled_speed]

I’m glad. That they get to choose. I don’t think people are as cool with that where I am from. The freedom thing. We hate giving it I guess.

[happybeeps]

Mm, back home they would have been made with a specific purpose in mind, but...there are droids who have found their own lives. Fought for what's important to them, regardless of their programming.

[doubled_speed]

Fought for it?

[happybeeps]

In the wars. I'm military, most of the droids I know are current or former war heroes.

[doubled_speed]

Anyone ever give them medals?

[happybeeps]

[Poe pauses then, and eventually has to shake his head.]

Not that I'm aware of, no.

[BB makes a noise of agreement.]

[doubled_speed]

Well that is a crime.

[happybeeps]

We don't hand out a lot of medals.

[He's never gotten one. Or his parents.]

...but you're right.

[doubled_speed]

You ever get one?

[Tommy needs to learn to carve wood to make medals for everyone.]

[happybeeps]

[Poe shakes his head again.]

I got a few promotions. No medals though.

[doubled_speed]

Three medals. Cool. Gotta go get working.

[happybeeps]

[He laughs, not really thinking Tommy's going to follow through, but appreciating the gesture.]

You don't even know if I deserve one.

[doubled_speed]

Nope. But Webble likes you and Emo-boy doesn’t so you’re good.

[happybeeps]

Emo Boy?

Not a typo. Just a new nickname.

[doubled_speed]

Yeah. Kyle Hen.

lol

[happybeeps]

[Poe snorts, but it's quickly followed by very real concern.]

You need to be careful with Ren.

[doubled_speed]

Fuck that. He can’t touch me. And he implied threats against my twin.

He needs to really watch out for my Aunts though.

[happybeeps]

He's strong, Tommy. Like you, and the others. He can freeze blaster bolts in midair, he can do the same with you.