when the world falls down

[littlelightofmine]

Characters: Kylo Ren and you
Date: most of March
Location: Wood Sector
Situation: Kylo Ren lives in a tree because jobs are beneath him and now most things are too. because he's in a tree.
Warnings/Rating: None at the moment.


It wouldn't be much of a surprise to say that Kylo Ren didn't really know what to do with himself. He had lived so long under Snoke's orders, apart but separate of the military machine that was the First Order, that he didn't know what to do with himself when he was tossed out into the freedom that being here gave him. The money he had been given after he had arrived had dwindled into nothing despite rationing and what planning he could do when it involved something like actually taking care of one's own finances. Jobs had thus far been out of the question because really, what good would his skills in fighting and interrogation be in this place? Besides, he didn't need a job as long as they were still ashore, as he could go hunting for something to eat without need of paying for it.

Since he didn't plan on getting a job, this meant that Kylo had no place to call home. The Midnight Hotel was right out as a place to stay, as he wouldn't step foot in there since he wasn't good with the idea of living in such close quarters with other people. He did it back when he was aboard the Finalizer, but that was orders and without Snoke there to tell him otherwise, Kylo didn't have to force himself into that situation. This, of course, meant that he had no real place to live and ended up spending some time wandering the city until he found his way into the Wood Sector and decided upon his current base of operations: a decent sized tree that wasn't used in the construction of a home.

At different points of the day, Kylo can been seen climbing up and down the tree in a manner of someone who was used to doing such things but hasn't done so in a while, getting better at it as the month goes on. During other times, he's calmly meditating, the top layer of his robes removed and showing the pleated vest and sleeves he wore underneath and using the bottom part of his hood to obscure the lower part of his face in an imitation of a mask. Rarely, he can be found up in the tree itself before nighttime, relaxing on a higher branch with only the bottom most layer of his outfit on, the rest being used as cushioning as he relaxed in a way most people would definitely never see in public. He's not nearly as agitated as he was so soon after arriving, having accepted the fact that he'll be here for a while, and instead won't be too bothered by anyone coming up to him.

Comments

[angelofnaboo]

It was foolish of him to not expect to run into his grandmother at some point. They were both there and active people. And now that she knew the truth of their relation, she wanted to get to know him. Perhaps not quite like this, since it would appear to be a little embarrassing for him.

Not that she cared one whit.

"You weren't completely honest with me when we spoke last time. Although, I can understand anyone's reluctance to speak to a dead woman in their eyes. I doubt my appearance could be easy for you if I've been dead for the near entirety of your mother's life."

[littlelightofmine]

This was the first indication that he was made aware of her knowledge of their relation, so he was a bit surprised, eyes widening slightly at her words before he was able to gain some control over his expression. It was times like these where he wished that he still had his mask to hide his emotional responses from those he spoke to, as his face was far too expressive to keep anything hidden for too long.

"It wasn't my place to tell you the truth." After Obi-Wan had been protective of Anakin, Kylo had figured that the same had applied to Padme. Plus, Kylo wanted to distance himself from this part of his family, the side so steeped in Light that he was worried that all of the Supreme Leader's teachings would go out the window, though Kylo wasn't going to allow that to happen without a fight. "Master Kenobi did say that he would tell you the whole truth, I imagine since he doesn't fear you falling to the Dark Side like my grandfather did."

[angelofnaboo]

She noted his reaction and saved it for digestion later. The miniscule change before going blank was far too familiar for her comfort just then.

"I won't deny that hearing it from someone I'm well acquainted with helped, but I think I would have preferred you to have told me. However, one of the benefits of not being Force sensitive is that my power can only do so much damage alone."

She arched an eyebrow to gauge his take on that, as she still wasn't sure what to expect from this grown man who was supposedly her grandson fifty-plus years in the future.

"Might I ask why you're perched in a tree? It doesn't look exactly comfortable."

[littlelightofmine]

He took a moment to lean against the tree, arms crossed and looking younger than he actually was by doing so. It was obviously not something he did on purpose, but the fact that he appeared to be relaxed around her could be taken as some sort of good sign for their conversation. If Kylo doesn't ruin it by being a brat, which is really likely by this point.

"Not being Force sensitive doesn't mean you're not also capable of great destruction, but that's on a different scale than the one Force sensitives have to measure with," he points out evenly. Kylo knows that for certain, thinking of Hux and how he was able to destroy planets without any knowledge of the intricacies of the Force. "As for not telling you the truth, my family situation is complicated enough without the addition of my long dead maternal grandparents being dragged into it."

There was definitely more than what he was saying, but he'd only give that information up if she asks. He's starting to figure out a way to deal with all of this and the current idea of it is to only give knowledge if asked about it because he won't say a thing otherwise and even then, only what fits their current worldview.

"It's not nearly as uncomfortable as it looks, but this is temporary lodgings until I find something better."

[angelofnaboo]

Well, considering the maturity level that Padmé had been exhibiting since the revelations Obi-Wand dropped on her head by avoiding the Jedi Master, she wasn't really one to talk about someone else's general brattiness.

"You're right. Intent does make up for a lot of deficiencies. And there are more forms of power than just the Force." She knew that better than most people, surrounded as she was by Jedi and stuck finding her own footing. And doing it well enough. For a while.

"I can see how you would feel that way. Forgive me." She swallowed, feeling a scream building up and shoving it down so that she can fall apart later if need be. No, Kylo Ren was her main concern at that point. "I am still trying to come to terms with all of the news myself. However, I would like to get to know you, if you'd allow that."

He was a grown man, after all, and had every right to deny her this, since they were of an age and it was just another awkward situation on top of what they already had to deal with.

"Lo-" She cut herself off before she went into full worry like she would with Anakin. She didn't have that right, not really. "Have you been unable to find something that would suit you?"