I'm hardly worthy of that sort of attention. And yes, they probably should have, I'm not one for being ... gracious. Perhaps that's why you've been stuck escorting me? You've still got it in you, I'd imagine.
And then a very private dressing down by Draven afterwards. I'm sure we'd all be in the brig if he had his say. Trust me - I've already thought of that possibility.
I'm not nearly as uncivilized as others would have you believe. I know how to use utensils and everything. But yes, I'd be happy to see what you've got.
I think you're always at least two steps ahead of everyone else, which definitely means that you've got an idea or two in mind. Am I wrong?
Who cares what he thinks? He's mostly bark anyway, those by-the-book types. Mon Mothma likes you, that's all that really matters.
I'm sure I won't have to work too hard on you. I was never exactly one for these fancy events myself, even back... then. It was mostly just schmoozing and playing nice with your superiors and all the competition.
You think you know me so well, hmm? Color me impressed. We'll see if I can't disappoint you, then.
I care ... but only insofar as that I don't want to find myself behind bars ... again. She does like me, doesn't she? I suppose that's served me well thus far.
Oh, I'll still appreciate any effort that you put in, though. I'd rather you impress than underwhelm. Don't let me down, it would be a real shame if you didn't live up to the hype.
If it makes any difference, Draven isn't too fond of me, either. Probably for the best - can't stand that bastard, anyway.
That she does. Pretty sure I know why she likes you, too.
What hype? The hype that I was a proper gentleman once? Sweetheart, I'm not sure where you've been getting your stories from, but I'll thank you not to spread such nasty rumors about me.
I'll do my best. It sounds like you could use a bit of fun in your life.
Oh, if looks could kill, we'd both be long dead and buried by now.
Do tell. Sometimes, I wonder. I'm not exactly the best soldier there ever was, nor do I follow directions all that well. I leave a lot to be desired, I think.
Not the kind of hype that I was talking about, but okay! I hear plenty of things bandied about, but nothing regarding your tendency toward propriety. Quite the opposite, as a matter of fact!
Thank you, yes, I absolutely could use a little more fun in my life.
Well... suppose it would probably do good to put me out of my misery.
Because you're not boring and by-the-book. You don't wait for orders before taking action. You're impulsive and rebellious enough to get yourself killed... but that doesn't stop you from doing the crazy things you do, anyway. If you ask me, this little Rebellion needs more people like you.
Oh, I'm so relieved. Good girl, carry on. I don't mind people thinking that about me - keeps them from mistakenly assuming I'm all noble or something to that effect.
Right then, I'll make it my mission to make sure you get the fun you're owed.
You make it sound like you want to retire! Put you out to pasture, as it were, and that would be sad for me, considering the fact that you just promised me a whole hell of a lot of fun that we can't have if you were to find yourself suddenly six feet under.
I'm looking forward to that fun. Again, don't let me down. :(
... I'm flattered. No, really. You've found a way to make all the traits that others shame me for sound like they're ... I don't know ... almost enviable. I might actually be blushing.
Ah, just fleece someone out of all their credits and they'll go back to calling you a scoundrel - or worse - in no time. Nobody'll ever make the mistake of thinking you proper ever again.
Now, would you look at that. You actually sound like you would be sad to see me go. How touching, Jyn. Really, I didn't know you cared.
I'm not planning on going anytime soon. Takes a hell of a lot more than that to put me under. I mean, I was just considering how much easier life would be if I was still on my own. People just keep trying to pull me back into this war. It's annoying is what it is.
Well I did mean it as a compliment, so... you're welcome. Blushing, though? Really? Now that's something I would like to see.
Don't think I haven't thought about it. I've got a reputation to maintain, you know. You bloody Rebels are trying to make me into something I'm not. It's horrible.
I will neither confirm nor deny the sentiment. You'll just have to take it as it is. :P
Noted. And glad to hear it. Who else am I supposed to have fun with? But, yes, I understand where you're coming from. I don't know that I'd enjoy being out on my own again - I was barely surviving as it was, but sometimes ... this all feels exhausting, to say the least.
Well, no promises, but who knows, you might see it for yourself at some point. Maybe. It wouldn't do for anyone to find out that I've got any weaknesses, after all.
Do it. Some people might need reminding about not underestimating you. And hey, don't lump me in with the rest of them. I'm the one encouraging you to go out and get into shenanigans.
Suit yourself. But I'll get it out of you eventually.
Well, I haven't had any real fun in a while so... I'm looking forward to this, too. Sounds like we both could use it.
I shall endeavor to make you blush more often, then. Don't worry, people around here should know you can take care of yourself. If they see it as weakness, you can show them just what kind of survivor you really are. Hell, even I'm a little wary of you. Wouldn't want to run into you in some dark alley.
Before this night is over, people will know better than to underestimate either of us. That's how much fun we're going to have.
I'm certainly feeling much less trepidation about it now, now that I know I've got a partner in crime to get through it with. Between the two of us, I think we'll make it through just fine.
So I've got that to look forward to, then? You trying to fluster me into flushing prettily for you? I draw the line at batting my eyelashes, though, that sort of thing belongs in holo-novels. [Pause - ] Although, making me feel as formidable as you are now might be just enough to do it. If it makes you feel better, I have no intentions of doing anything too untoward with you, especially while in a dark alley. You're pretty safe with me.
Oh if nothing else I'll wear you down, you'll see.
I am totally confident in our combined powers. What could possibly go wrong?
You underestimate the abilities of a scoundrel, Miss Erso. I just might surprise you. I think I would rather you didn't go overboard with batting your eyelashes, though apparently for some women it's just the thing to do. You don't need to.
I feel so safe now that I'm under your protection. What fun we're going to have.
You know, your asking that is really tempting fate! At least I had the good graces to say 'I THINK we'll make it through just fine'. After all, you DO know the saying 'what can go wrong will go wrong', right?
Well, if I am, perhaps it's because I've never known anyone quite like you before. I think you'll definitely surprise me ... I might be looking forward to it, actually, although I'll deny ever saying it if anyone else asks. But if no batting eyelashes, how WILL I interest anyone??
So you should. And yes, I'm absolutely counting on it.
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Who knows? Perhaps they'll kick us out if we made a scene. That's not a terrible idea, really...
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You might be onto something there. It's something to consider, in any case, if it gets too boring.
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I'll keep something up my sleeve, just in case.
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Oh, believe me, I am not doubting that at all.
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I'm hardly gentleman material myself. Guess they wanted to show off the Imperial defector who joined the 'good guys.'
Then we can suffer through this together but maybe, just maybe we can have a bit of fun, too.
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Yeah, but you can probably fake it well enough to make it. I'm just hopeless all around, I think. Mostly feral. Dangerous.
I'm all for having a little fun. Do I get a hint or are you intent on surprising me?
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I could show you a thing or two, if you'd like. Just enough to get us by. You're not nearly as feral and wild as you seem to think, though.
Who says I've even thought of anything yet? Maybe I'm just waiting for the moment when inspiration strikes.
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I'm not nearly as uncivilized as others would have you believe. I know how to use utensils and everything. But yes, I'd be happy to see what you've got.
I think you're always at least two steps ahead of everyone else, which definitely means that you've got an idea or two in mind. Am I wrong?
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I'm sure I won't have to work too hard on you. I was never exactly one for these fancy events myself, even back... then. It was mostly just schmoozing and playing nice with your superiors and all the competition.
You think you know me so well, hmm? Color me impressed. We'll see if I can't disappoint you, then.
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Oh, I'll still appreciate any effort that you put in, though. I'd rather you impress than underwhelm. Don't let me down, it would be a real shame if you didn't live up to the hype.
No disappointment at all. Don't ruin my fun.
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That she does. Pretty sure I know why she likes you, too.
What hype? The hype that I was a proper gentleman once? Sweetheart, I'm not sure where you've been getting your stories from, but I'll thank you not to spread such nasty rumors about me.
I'll do my best. It sounds like you could use a bit of fun in your life.
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Do tell. Sometimes, I wonder. I'm not exactly the best soldier there ever was, nor do I follow directions all that well. I leave a lot to be desired, I think.
Not the kind of hype that I was talking about, but okay! I hear plenty of things bandied about, but nothing regarding your tendency toward propriety. Quite the opposite, as a matter of fact!
Thank you, yes, I absolutely could use a little more fun in my life.
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Because you're not boring and by-the-book. You don't wait for orders before taking action. You're impulsive and rebellious enough to get yourself killed... but that doesn't stop you from doing the crazy things you do, anyway. If you ask me, this little Rebellion needs more people like you.
Oh, I'm so relieved. Good girl, carry on. I don't mind people thinking that about me - keeps them from mistakenly assuming I'm all noble or something to that effect.
Right then, I'll make it my mission to make sure you get the fun you're owed.
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I'm looking forward to that fun. Again, don't let me down. :(
... I'm flattered. No, really. You've found a way to make all the traits that others shame me for sound like they're ... I don't know ... almost enviable. I might actually be blushing.
Ah, just fleece someone out of all their credits and they'll go back to calling you a scoundrel - or worse - in no time. Nobody'll ever make the mistake of thinking you proper ever again.
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I'm not planning on going anytime soon. Takes a hell of a lot more than that to put me under. I mean, I was just considering how much easier life would be if I was still on my own. People just keep trying to pull me back into this war. It's annoying is what it is.
Well I did mean it as a compliment, so... you're welcome. Blushing, though? Really? Now that's something I would like to see.
Don't think I haven't thought about it. I've got a reputation to maintain, you know. You bloody Rebels are trying to make me into something I'm not. It's horrible.
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Noted. And glad to hear it. Who else am I supposed to have fun with? But, yes, I understand where you're coming from. I don't know that I'd enjoy being out on my own again - I was barely surviving as it was, but sometimes ... this all feels exhausting, to say the least.
Well, no promises, but who knows, you might see it for yourself at some point. Maybe. It wouldn't do for anyone to find out that I've got any weaknesses, after all.
Do it. Some people might need reminding about not underestimating you. And hey, don't lump me in with the rest of them. I'm the one encouraging you to go out and get into shenanigans.
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Well, I haven't had any real fun in a while so... I'm looking forward to this, too. Sounds like we both could use it.
I shall endeavor to make you blush more often, then. Don't worry, people around here should know you can take care of yourself. If they see it as weakness, you can show them just what kind of survivor you really are. Hell, even I'm a little wary of you. Wouldn't want to run into you in some dark alley.
Before this night is over, people will know better than to underestimate either of us. That's how much fun we're going to have.
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I'm certainly feeling much less trepidation about it now, now that I know I've got a partner in crime to get through it with. Between the two of us, I think we'll make it through just fine.
So I've got that to look forward to, then? You trying to fluster me into flushing prettily for you? I draw the line at batting my eyelashes, though, that sort of thing belongs in holo-novels. [Pause - ] Although, making me feel as formidable as you are now might be just enough to do it. If it makes you feel better, I have no intentions of doing anything too untoward with you, especially while in a dark alley. You're pretty safe with me.
Oh, I do like the sound of that.
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I am totally confident in our combined powers. What could possibly go wrong?
You underestimate the abilities of a scoundrel, Miss Erso. I just might surprise you. I think I would rather you didn't go overboard with batting your eyelashes, though apparently for some women it's just the thing to do. You don't need to.
I feel so safe now that I'm under your protection. What fun we're going to have.
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You know, your asking that is really tempting fate! At least I had the good graces to say 'I THINK we'll make it through just fine'. After all, you DO know the saying 'what can go wrong will go wrong', right?
Well, if I am, perhaps it's because I've never known anyone quite like you before. I think you'll definitely surprise me ... I might be looking forward to it, actually, although I'll deny ever saying it if anyone else asks. But if no batting eyelashes, how WILL I interest anyone??
So you should. And yes, I'm absolutely counting on it.