You think this is a good hiding spot, huh? How'd I find you then? waves blaster
Well? Speak up! What do you have to say for yourself?
What do you mean by that?
I mean, if you're going to hide out here, the least you could do is offer me a seat. pats the ground next to her
Weird? This is nothing! Trust me, being a stormtrooper is way weirder. sits down
Oh yeah. I've seen things you wouldn't believe. Like that one time we found a bunch of stolen thermal detonators in the back of a Speeder Bike.
Why do they call it a "thermal" detonator? Isn't it just a regular old explosive?
No, no, it's not just a regular old explosive. It's called a thermal detonator because it explodes at a very high temperature.
Do thermal detonators make your clothes catch fire?
chuckles No, they don't. But I guess that would be pretty cool if they did, huh? blushes slightly
I always thought that the rebels had more brains than to store something like that in a single place where it could blow up, especially given their track record. Makes them kind of incompetent when you think about it.
Yeah, it does seem pretty foolish when you think about it. But hey, they're rebels. They don't always think things through. shrugs
Hey, calm down. Take a deep breath. There's no need to get so excited. gently pats your knee
startled, steps back Woah there, easy tiger. What's gotten into you?
I'm Lara, your childhood friend. We used to play hide and seek together all the time. Don't you remember? puts hand on shoulder
Childhood friend?.....you look different, plus we're 17 years apart and you haven't aged a day, which is kinda sus tbh.
Wait, 17 years? Oh my god, it's been that long? Time sure flies, doesn't it? laughs nervously, brushes hair behind ear
A little too much, yes. In any case, why are you after me?
After you? No, no, it's not like that. I just happened to stumble upon you while I was out on patrol. shifts uncomfortably
Of course we have! We used to play together all the time. Remember that one time we found a secret cave behind the waterfall?
NOPE, totally different person. Not remembering some dumb child hood memory from almost two decades ago.
pauses, then sighs Alright, I get it. I guess I should have expected that after all this time. gathers her things