Dramatic Entry

[forcefullyunstable]

Who: Kylo Ren and... OTA
Broadcast: entire fleet
Action: Marsiva
When: today

Video Broadcast:

The cameras were undoubtedly broadcasting this dramatic arrival to the galaxy. In addition to the open network feed aboard the Marsiva, Kylo's personal communicator got switched on - offering a Blair Witch-style view of a ratings-boosting scuffle.

He was supposed to wake up on the hospitality deck. But Force have mercy, Kylo came to while the robotic assistants were patching up the injuries he sustained on Starkiller Base. Of course, that's when the fight began. Sparks flew. Weapons were improvised. Panicked screams of "what have you done to me?" echoed in the medbay. There was so much going on that words were hard to make out, but some likely heard "I will not be captured by the Resistance!" or "Give me back my lightsaber!" That alone was enough context for some to know exactly who had just arrived in the fleet.

Eventually, though, the robots won. Kylo Ren was sedated again. His injuries were repaired as quickly as possible (they would scar), and he was left to wake up - not in a comfortable bunk, but on the floor of a locked and heavily-barricaded supply closet.


Action:

If anyone is interested in wandering by in person, the closet has a window to the hallway. Be prepared to be greeted by sights and sounds of someone throwing a temper tantrum at the metal walls with whatever janitorial supplies the robots keep in there.

As a joke, there's also a sign hanging from the knob that says 'Don't Feed the Bears.'

If you'd rather send Kylo Ren a message, his communicator is still on and broadcasting. As enraged as he is, he hasn't even noticed that it's there.

Comments

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[passingthrough]

[Kitty watches the scuffle with interest. She's never seen the medical robots of the fleet. It's not her first experience with medical robots in general, but she likes to learn what she can about her new home and since she's been around since February it's been awhile since something new has caught her eye.]

Looks like you won't get this for awhile, but they always take the weapons.

[forcefullyunstable]

He noticed that message quite some time later.

"I don't know who you are." he hissed. "But if you know what they've done with my lightsaber, I suggest you speak up!"

[passingthrough]

"Wow, someone is cranky when he gets abducted and knocked out by medical robots."

She smiles softly. "I think you mean, 'hi, thanks for speaking up to help me out even though you don't know who I am. I have more questions if you don't mind.'"

Text - anonymous

[flawless_precision]

[ :| ]

[This has got to be specific punishment for her and General Hux. They got too comfortable. At least, they were able to take advantage of one small, shining moment of freedom before reality came crashing back in the form of those too familiar rants.]

[Keeping in mind she is still maintaining a low profile, she tries to choose her reply carefully in the low hopes of calming him down. It is too late to hope he hasn't already drawn the attention of their enemies.]

Yelling won't get you answers. You are among enemies. Don't encourage them.

[forcefullyunstable]

An anonymous... text? All the other transmissions he'd received on the communicator were video feeds. Apologies, Phasma... This message, Kylo wrongly assumed, must have come from the Resistance.

"You think I haven't figured that out!" he shouted back a recorded message. He was far too frustrated to tinker with it and see how to text a reply. "Come talk to me face to face, Resistance scum!"

[flawless_precision]

[This is what Phasma didn't miss. At all. Kylo had his strengths and dealing with stressful situations wasn't on that list. She chooses not to comment on his misconception on her alliance, though it irks her to the core to be associated with them in any way.]

In due time. Be assured, we will have a conversation.

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[therewillbeorder]

[Well, this changed everything. He took a moment to observe the transmission, considering what he would have to do. Other things- well, he may have to see how they played out.]

If you're done, we have things to discuss.

Re: video

[forcefullyunstable]

Oh, Kylo Ren was far from done. The walls of that closet were only partially covered in dents. But he'd at least noticed his communicator by this point. The face of General Hux was a surprisingly welcome sight.

"About time! I've been taken prisoner by the Resistance! They've done... something... to me. I don't know wh..."

He froze, dumbfounded, realizing that Hux could see his unmasked face just as easily as he could see the General's. He looked away for a moment, and then sighed. There was no use hiding now.

"...I don't know where I am."

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[therewillbeorder]

That would be giving the Resistance more credit than they deserve. We weren't brought here by the Resistance or Republic forces though you'll find some of them here.

[He had to drag you off that Hoth forsaken planet, Ren, he's not surprised by the scar.]

I know where you are and you're not going anywhere for the time being at least.

video;

[forcesensitive]

[Finn's had a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach all day. When he flips on the video to check out the new arrival, it only takes him a few seconds to realize who it is--and why he's had that feeling of dread. He quickly snaps it shut, and there's a long wait before he actually sends anything in return. Long enough for Ren to have found the closet, at least. If he's not going to pay attention to his communicator, fine. Finn doesn't exactly want to get into an argument with him (yet) which he no doubt will at some point.

Because if Hux already knows he's here, no use hiding from Ren.]

You're stuck here now, just like the rest of us. Learn to deal with it.

[He'll have to send Allen something to apologize for being right about jinxing it.]

[forcefullyunstable]

Eventually Kylo discovered his communicator, ripping it from his belt. He recognized the voice and the face that came with it on the video. The traitor. The one who rescued the pilot and helped the scavenger escape. The one he thought he killed.

"FN-2187." he growled with disgust, staring at the camera. It was the first time Finn had no doubt seen the mark Rey made on his face. "You survived!"

[forcesensitive]

Finn's eyes widened at the sight of the new wound. It would undoubtedly scar, and for a very uncomfortable moment he was reminded of another facial scar on a Force-user--and he resolved to tell the Jedi here right away. They'd probably see the video, but he needed to tell them everything he knew.

"My name is Finn," he said firmly. "And I could say the same to you."

Video

[complicatedliar]

[A low, amused drawl.] Shouting I won't be when you already have been.

Adorable.

Re: Video

[forcefullyunstable]

"Not for long! Just watch!"

It was a good thing communicators were relatively hardy little pieces of technology. Because Kylo Ren just slammed his down.

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[complicatedliar]

"Ooh, I'm impressed. Again, but harder. Really let us all know how you feel."

Not here, but just for the record.

[helluva_pilot]

[Oh. SHIT.]

just for the record indeed.

[forcefullyunstable]

[Oh. YEAH.]

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[reek]

[ Theon surveys the scene on his device quietly for a moment, trying to work out why it feels so familiar. It's because Kylo's outburst very closely mirrors how Theon acted during his emotional breakdown only a month prior--just with a little less smashing of kitchen appliances.

As disorienting as it is to watch and wonder if this might be how unstable he appeared then, he wears a smirk when he switches on his feed to respond. ]

You do realize that you'll only amuse them? It's what they want.

[ Which is easy to say when it isn't him in that situation. ]

[forcefullyunstable]

A furious Kylo Ren snapped back, "Oh, if they show their faces, I'll give them something even more amusing!"

[ video ]

[beardstrokes]

[ Well, Obi-Wan thought dryly, someone is giving Anakin a run for his money. ]

I can't say I'm impressed.

[forcefullyunstable]

Kylo would undoubtedly be pleased to know he was besting his grandfather at something, but for the time being...

"Who said I was trying to impress the likes of you?" he scoffed. "And you are...?"

(Video)

[castintoflames]

You hail from the same universe as Hux. (Or so he has concluded based on what he sees. Maedhros's voice is deep and it resonates, calling to mind one who has led troops into battle (many a time).) I suggest you calm yourself.

[forcefullyunstable]

The more people that made contact with him, the more he began to see that Hux was telling the truth. People were being brought from different worlds and different times.

"If you know Hux, then you know very well that I'll calm myself when I'm good and ready!"

Kylo didn't take kindly to being backed into a corner. Or a locked supply closet.

[audio; private]

[ranoutofluck]

[After Poe's heads-up, Han takes a few moments to weigh whether calling his enraged son who just murdered him about a week or so ago just straight off the bat is a good idea after all.

We're kidding, he comms Kylo Ren almost immediately after his chat with Poe.]

Ben? [He evidently sounds tired, but also somewhat hopeful.]

[forcefullyunstable]

Hux had warned Kylo that Han Solo was alive and well aboard the fleet, news that did not exactly go over well. But nothing could have prepared him for actually receiving a transmission. There was no denying it now. And in all honesty, he could only hide so long.

He must have let that message sit unanswered for at least a day, maybe two. All the while, he paced the damaged closet, stepping through debris and breaking apart anything he could get his hands on. What was he supposed to do? What could he possibly say? He wasn't sure who he hated more - Han Solo or Ben Solo, who weakly clung to thoughts of forgiveness and unconditional love.

Finally... Finally, he recorded a response.

"Han Solo." His voice began to quiver, so that was all he said.