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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]

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.

[doubled_speed]

You can see the bolt coming because you can see someone fire. You can’t see ME coming.

[happybeeps]

I don't have anything as fast as you to fire at him to test that theory, but if you're wrong your speed isn't going to help you.

You need to be careful.

[doubled_speed]

I know what I can do, Poe. And if I can serve as a distraction to stop him, to let my more useful family members deal with him, then so be it.

[It's what heroes do.]

[happybeeps]

And I know what he can do.
I don't want you to go through that.

[doubled_speed]

You don't trust me.

[That's what Tommy's hearing here. That he's not trusted.]

Private

[happybeeps]

Of course I trust you.
It's not about trust.

It's about not wanting to see him force his way into your mind, or freeze you mid step.

Not seeing him cut down another person I care about.

[doubled_speed]

[Dude, you don't care about him so it's fine.]

I don't let people get hurt if I can stop it. That's what I am, Poe. I'm a super hero.

[happybeeps]

[Sorry, you don't get to decide that, kid.]

I know all about heroes, Tommy. I've made the same play.

Just-...don't go looking for trouble.

[doubled_speed]

But if he tries to hurt you, I'll stop him.