Free time was such a foreign concept to them both. Even when they were off-duty, there was always something else to see to, always assistance that could be offered elsewhere, always preparations to make for the next mission.
And now ...
For the time being, at least, they had nothing but time. Jyn hardly knew what to do with herself, but at least she could focus on Cassian instead, on steadying him if he needed her to, offering answers to questions that she didnt' even think she had the answers for if it helped in any way.
Jyn huffed out a breath, shrugging slightly. "Getting discharged from medbay on Home One. I'd gotten burned on the last mission, and needed the bacta tank. They were mobilizing a strike team when the news arrived. After the initial shock, it just erupted in laughter, tears - nobody knew how to react, least of all me."
She paused, offering another gentle squeeze, and continued.
"I would've come to find you even if they hadn't asked me to."
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And now ...
For the time being, at least, they had nothing but time. Jyn hardly knew what to do with herself, but at least she could focus on Cassian instead, on steadying him if he needed her to, offering answers to questions that she didnt' even think she had the answers for if it helped in any way.
Jyn huffed out a breath, shrugging slightly. "Getting discharged from medbay on Home One. I'd gotten burned on the last mission, and needed the bacta tank. They were mobilizing a strike team when the news arrived. After the initial shock, it just erupted in laughter, tears - nobody knew how to react, least of all me."
She paused, offering another gentle squeeze, and continued.
"I would've come to find you even if they hadn't asked me to."