gaze flicks back and forth a few times, uncertain. no, not quite uncertain because finn is absolutely sure about what he wants and is intent on at least asking. more like he doesn’t know the words to bring thoughts to voice. this is probably the hardest part of freedom :: the choices, the AMBIGUITY. for all that the first order was HELL was dehumanizing and toxic and WRONG things were easier there. there were no choices. there was no ambiguity. your words were NOT your own ;; therefore they could not be wrong. parrot the propaganda spewed into their minds since inception and all was well. but here he has learned the power of words, the ability to traverse the GALAXY and take down empires with just the right words. teeth press down into lower lip, worrying the flesh. a breath. another.
❛ teach me how to speak droid. ❜ a wince follows quickly after, only just realizing how callous that may have seemed an order rather than a request. another breath a pause an exhale. ❛ I mean... will you teach me how to speak droid ?? please.... ❜
@cneofakind because wowowow I need all the bb-8 interactions in my life plz and ty
