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Who: Fingon, OPEN.
Broadcast: Fleetwide.
Action: S.S. Huntress
When: October 20th.

{The kitchen on the Huntress will have tasty smells coming from it once again as one of the resident Elves is hard at work adding fresh vegetables to a stew with a soft song on his lips. Fingon notices, this time, that he's being watched, and turns a warm, bright smile.}

I hope no one has suffered from excursions on the planet too badly. If anyone needs a warm meal, you are welcome to come here - or ask and I will go to you.

Closed to Hux:
{He smiles gently when he sends a closed message to Hux.}

I hope you are well. I brought some fresh food from the planet, if you are interested in a meal. Come to the Huntress, if you will, or I can bring it to you. {Ulterior motive? Nah.

Maybe a small one.}

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[Why is this happening to him? He'll never understand the Elves and he doubts he ever will.]

If you wish you may bring me something. It's not necessary, however.

{Because Elves.}

Then I will be right over!

{As soon as the stew is done, Fingon sets it on a back burner on low, putting a sign beside it saying available for self-serve. Then packs up a couple portions, a couple brownies, and makes his way to find Hux.}

[Hux didn't bother to tell Fingon where he was so he was slightly surprised when Fingon stepped into his quarters. He had settled down for the afternoon to read while he had some quiet time.]

Well, it seems you found me.

[Not that he had been hiding but he hadn't been expecting the Elf to basically hunt him down to give him food.]

{Don't ask how Fingon found you, Hux. Just don't. It's an Elf thing. Or a Fingon thing. Who can tell for sure? And don't ask how he manages not to spill or drop anything.}

Food is important. And I know anything remotely tasty is hard to come by here, so I also brought some brownies.

What is a brownie? [That sounded questionable and he wasn't going to touch the food just yet. He closed his book, still wary.

He wasn't sure what Fingon wanted from him and that was troubling.]

{A grin and Fingon quickly holds out a wrapped nugget of chocolate brownie.} It's a dense chocolate cake, essentially! And without frosting.

[Hux slowly took the cake as he set aside his book. He was still wary but again, he couldn't determine if Fingon had any motive to poison him.]

Why are you really doing this? [He unwrapped the brownie, breaking off a small piece to try.]

I doubt you came here just for food.

{The Elf gently sets the bowls with stew down on a table and pulls out a brownie for himself to nibble on.}

Is it so hard to believe there are people who do kind things because they want to, and no other reason?

Yes. Everyone has their motives and as selfless as I'm sure you think you are, you want something.

[Hux was blunt, he didn't feel like beating around the bush. The brownie didn't taste terrible at least.]

Or to at least say something.

{Fingon tips his head, acknowledging the point. Then shrugs, taking another bite before answering.} Peace. Friendship. The right to walk outside Shadow and with little to no fear it will encroach on those I care for.

{Here, sorrow touches his gaze.} It sounds to me as though your home is full of Shadow.

Shadow? [He had a feeling Fingon wasn't referring to actual darkness. He frowned, wondering if this was something close to the Dark Side or some other Force related matter.]

What shadow are you referring to?

Darkness and Evil. It permeates the fabric of the universe - or, I suppose I should say the multiverse? {And it clearly hurts the Elf.}

Yes, I've heard about it. The Force. The Light and the Dark Side. Something about balance and evil and good.

[Honestly it doesn't really matter to him. He has more admiration of the Sith than the Jedi anyway, so he considers the distinctions meaningless.

He didn't deal with the Force but rather with what was tangible.]

What about it?

{Here Fingon hesitates, studying Hux with a small crease of concern.}

I do not know this Force, though the concept seems familiar enough. Does it truly not disturb you that your home is more Darkness than Light?

Not particularly.

[If the Dark Side is what would restore order to the galaxy than so be it. But he believed that they were restoring the natural order, what was for the greater good.]

I don't deal in mystical forces or light and darkness. I deal in star destroyers and advanced weapons technology. I don't care about the Light Side or Dark Side, Jedi or Sith. I care about the power of science and technology.

{Part of Fingon mourns. But it's not his world, not his universe, and he knows so little.}

You are a very intelligent Man, Hux. I would hope you use that intelligence well, for the benefit of all around you.

What I do isn't for my personal benefit, I have dedicated my life to restoring proper order to the galaxy.

[There is a light in his eyes as he calmly ate the brownie neatly.]

I never hesitated to make the necessary sacrifices.

Sacrifices? {A frown. Fingon slowly finishes his brownie, eating just as tidily as Hux.}

Would you mind explaining what sacrifices you have made?

To wipe away a corrupt government, it was necessary to sacrifice a star system.

[While Hux had marveled at the power he had commanded, it wasn't something he had done lightly. He knew that once the New Republic was gone they could set about restoring stability once more.]

{Fingon finds he has to lean against the wall, breath leaving him. The death of a whole star system was no small thing. He isn't aware of a few tears slipping down his face.}

Were...all those within that system corrupt? Are you absolutely certain?

It was necessary take out the planets and moons to ensure we got the rot that was festering in the system before it spread even further.

[Hux had no regrets about what he had done. It had been the practical choice to prevent years of another galactic war on a larger scale than even the Clone Wars had been.]

A day which will never be forgotten, the day which ensured the Republic will never rise again.

{Fingon shakes his head, eyes closing as he feels his heart ache for lives that were lost. And yet...}

I...think I am having difficulty understanding the scope of what was done. Even one world has to have good within it.

{Proof he doesn't expect to be given.}

[Hux didn't respond right away as he took out his datapad, gesturing for Fingon to come closer. A small holo image appeared just above the surface of the data pad showing three planets and, if Fingon looked close enough, a couple of moons. It wasn't the best quality but he believed it would be sufficient.]

This is - was- Hosnian Prime. [He pointed to the largest planet.] The planet was the seat of power and the Republic used the surrounding planets and moons as bases for their operations of the bulk of their fleet.

{Fingon does so, and bends down to look at the images displayed. A shiver of dread comes over him but he hides it with a careful breath.}

A massive army, surely.

Not particularly. They were decommissioning their official forces but those funds were diverted to a secret, illegal, militia under the command of a terrorist leader who invaded our space on a regular basis.

[He swiped his finger across the surface of the datapad to play the holo so Fingon could see the beams of light impact the planets- first Hosnian Prime which ignited and broke apart in an instant. The smaller planets and moons soon followed, lighting up before breaking apart.]

{It sounds reasonable. And that's the scary part. Fingon jerks back as the light beams slam into each planet and moon. No sound to signify the scope of loss.}

...How? How could such a thing be done with ease?

It was the practical decision to make. The alternative was a galactic war which would have caused wide spread conflict to spread across the galaxy instead.

[So no, he didn't lose sleep over the Hosnian System. It made a statement to the galaxy and they were rid of the Republic once and for all.]

{Fingon closes his eyes and rubs a hand briefly over his face, finding wet cheeks. He wipes at them, breathing carefully as he listens.}

Then you work for peace. Even if it involves a great loss of life. I... Forgive me. I will leave you to your meal.

{Air. He needs space, so with a quick bow, the Elf turns and climbs out of Hux's room. He has much thinking to do, and searching for what to do next.

And leaves two bowls behind. Enjoy the second meal, Hux!}

Thanks to you. (Maedhros slips into the kitchen and steals a few bites of what Fingon is cooking.)

I do what I can!

{Fingon laughs and cuts out a reasonable piece of brownie, then holds it out to Maedhros.} Try this too!

You do far more than you realize. (He blinks and takes the brownie, sniffing it.) This smells...

(Divine. He takes a bite and hums.)

{Fingon flushes happily and rocks back and forth on his heels. Maedhros earns a hopeful look before he grins.}

I have been practicing! Have some more! {Because anything his cousin likes that much, he should get more of!}

What makes them so sweet? (He has never tasted something so warm, comforting and flavorful. It is very difficult - read: impossible - for him to turn down another.)

Where did you find the recipe?

Sugar and chocolate! {Fingon answers with a laugh. And why should Maedhros turn anything he likes down?}

Among the traders we passed a couple weeks ago. There were many different sweets and I discovered this one! I had to have the recipe.

Meaning I will grow fat if I eat the lot of them? (Maedhros sighs sorrowfully.) Why must that which tastes good be fattening?

(He is eating a second brownie regardless.)

I shall thank the traders personally should we cross paths again.

Do you say I grow fat, cousin?! If I do not, surely you will not! {Though Maedhros could use some meat on his bones, as the saying goes.

Fingon still feigns a pout, though a smile is quick to claim it.} As will I!

I would never dare! (Because it simply is not true! Fingon is, as ever, slender and handsome. ~~Even if he gained weight, Maedhros would still find him lovely. It is his cousin's spirit he loves most.~~)

Do not pout so!

{~~Maedhros has always been biased towards Fingon!~~

He laughs and offers another tasty cookie to his cousin.} I can hardly pout with you near!

(~~Always.~~

He cannot refuse! The cookie is enjoyed in all its warm softness.) I would have thought it the opposite.

Hello, Lord Fingon. [She is a little down, but at least she's herself again.] I miss your cooking.

Ah! Rey! I would be happy to come to you, you are very welcome to my cooking. {Fingon won't ever not try to take care of those he likes, and Rey has quickly become one of them.}

I was thinking of taking a shuttle to you, actually. [She is traveling anyway to deliver some notes.] Save some for me?

Of course I will! It will be here waiting, either in the kitchen, or if you give warning as you approach, I will portion some out and hide it in my room. You are welcome to go straight there!

I would like to visit you for more than food. [He makes her feel warm and safe.] Do you mind company in your room?

[His littlest grandson has always been so kind and generous in offering his services to others, Finwe can't help but be so proud.]

What are you making today? [Of course he has to wander in when he smells something cooking, curious.]

{Grandfather has always been kind and supportive of Fingon! He quickly ladles up a portion of the stew and offers it.}

More stew, but this time it had fresher ingredients.

{Just don't ask about the meat. He doesn't even know.}

[He leaned forward to take a taste, smiling with delight.]

That is delicious! I'm glad we have some more fresh food for you to work with.

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