The slowest burn is the most painful

[reversesock]

Arranged Marriage Turned More To have and to hold, you said, till death do us part, all while the sharp, swinging pendulum of obligation hung overhead. But how could you have truly meant those words? This union has been tainted from the start, forever bearing the chains of an arranged marriage. It would be understandable if you couldn't bear to look at your new life partner, eternal reminder of your stolen future that they are, much less like them. Much less love them... Still, things can change. You could realize that they are in the same boat as you or, that when compared to others around you, they are the lesser of evils. Perhaps you even open up to the idea of a friendship; at the very least, an alliance may be in order to become a power couple in a perilous world. From that innocent decision or sense of self-preservation, a new feelings sparks. Something like affection. Something, you realize in the wake of speeding heartbeats, like love. Will you acknowledge this? Can the two of you have a happily ever after - happier than if you'd met in another fashion - or will you hold firm in your distaste? how to play. - Everybody loves "couples forged by less-than-ideal circumstances" tropes! - Comment with your character, prefs, all that good stuff. - Reply to others. - IDEC where you set your threads, it's wide open. Fantasy world with hairy hobbits, old-timey lands, future AUs, do a space marriage for all I care. I'm sure they're still getting married in Star Wars or whatever.

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[forcevisions]

I understand why the Jedi eschewed romantic ties now.

[ You can tell this is a joke because Rey, of course, understands the real reason: putting feelings ahead of purpose. Fortunately she and Kylo are aligned in purpose. Putting her feelings aside for purpose is what had brought her to him, in fact. ]

They'd never have gotten anything done.

[vaderstan]

[ He nearly snorts. Nearly. ]

The shapeless robes didn't help matters.

[ Kylo's Got Words about the Jedi Fashion sense. Which is none, for the record. He'd like to add. HIS OPINION IS IMPORTANT. ]

[forcevisions]

Do you prefer gowns, Your Worship?

[ She's grinning as she says it, a savage bite at his privilege. ]

[vaderstan]

Mmm-- [ His eyes trail to the length of silk which had been tossed off of the bed ] I'd have to see how it would look on me.

[ I'm. ]

[forcevisions]

[ She erupts in laughter, perhaps predictably. ]

Good. Maybe then they'd finally fit me with some armor.

[vaderstan]

Then you'd complain about how long it would take to fuck me.

[ He knows her priorities.

Though it is genuinely annoying that they keep ignoring his wishes to give her something befitting a warrior. They have to play along to keep Hux satisfied and he's starting to seem like an obnoxious mother-in-law more than a general.

Oh well. One more reason to get rid of Hux. Get Rey Practical Clothing. ]

[forcevisions]

We are doing more of that than fighting lately.

[ Admittedly. Gowns may be more appropriate to her new station. She hates admitting that, but it's the truth. ]

RISES FROM THE FLAMES LIKE A PHOENIX??? (hi suddenly got New Responsibilities @ work)

[vaderstan]

That should be a good thing. [ Not a lecturing tone, but there's an existential crisis to be had there. Peace wasn't something he had really planned for. No one had. But-- that is what Rey and his mother were here for. ]

I can wear gowns and you keep to armor. [ ---I'm done. ] That should be a fair trade off.

[ Everyone can see that Rey is here for business, Kylo's just there to look pretty(He's pulling a reverse Padme ig), and she gets easy access to the family jewels at all times. That sperm is valuable rey. Could sell for thousands of credits on the black market. ] What color would you prefer me in?








[ I'm done for real. ]

THROWS A PARTY FOR UR RETURN

[forcevisions]

[ Rey is absolutely 100% here to call his bluff. ]

My wedding gown's just there. [ She waves a hand vaguely. ] It was roomy. You're welcome to try it.

Need to get my kylo head painted so I can get him on his body and in a gown

[vaderstan]

[ Rey you are ruining this party. WOW.

He glances to the side of the bed, where ever that slip of a thing (And filled with (grand??)Mommy issues) fell. A soft dramatic sigh heaves at his chest. ]

Maybe tomorrow. [ Just wait. Just a few seconds ] I don't think it would fit my neck either way.

[ He's just Too Swole ]

attach it to a different disney princess doll

[forcevisions]

Your neck's not that thick.

[ She holds her hand up to it as if to mime choking him, but ... nah she couldn't even do that with one hand if she tried. ]

I think you're quite slim.

That is a horrifying thought but he'd wear elsas dress cause it's got the cape action

[vaderstan]

[ He has the neck of a rhinoceros Rey. We all know this. He runs his fingers up her arm and to her hand. Twining them together because he is so fucking gay for her in a show of affection. ] Not quite as slim as you.

[ She'll need protein shakes to get as swole as he is. Sorry Rey, dresses just fit your body type better. This is not the start of a sudden career in drag for Kylo Ren.

And Really. They should probably spend this short period of peace discussing their continued plans to take down a fascist regime, but-- this was just for them. Just tonight. Kylo's antsy need to make sure everything fell into the right place would have to wait for Bae. ] Would you like anything sent up?

[ A new vagina? A new ass? Probably actually some wearable armor that doesn't make her feel like a goddamn puppet?


I mean he's really talking food but.


He could TRY??? ]

perfect do it

[forcevisions]

[ He's nervous. She gets the hints of it creeping across the bond as he starts to consider the anxiety-inducing future and the various ways in which she might be uncomfortable, but most of all she suspects that nervousness has a deeper source.

They haven't been allowed to just be themselves with each other. There have been no quiet moments. She's a little nervous too, honestly. ]

Those little fried rolls with the meat. [ She crinkles her nose a little as she asks. ] But then we're through with outside contact.

Like how we took over this meme for ourselves?

[vaderstan]

[ This is a man who hasn't known peace for years, and even during peace time was tormented. His natural state of being is a state of agitation so where is the space xanax? Someone get him an RX. Even after sex he cannot chill.


But yeah, this is also the state of "Wow so my crush likes me back enough to marry me???" Things are happening at breakneck speed in the past few months. He's having a bit of an adjustment period. It will be a Day when Rey finds out most people (INCLUDING KYLO'S PARENTS) Court each other for more than a week before getting married.

Yes i know it's been a few months in this AU since the start of the new trilogy BUT THEY HAVE ONLY HAD INTERACTIONS THAT HAVE SPANNED THE SPACE OF A WEEK. PROBABLY LESS TBH. ] We can always call a droid if the revolt has been quelled.


[ Could Lando successfully wrangle an entire droid rebellion he started himself? Questionable. But you know. To not face humans, it was worth it. Cause Ew People. ]

DON'T DRAW ATTENTION TO IT.

[forcevisions]

[ Affirmation comes in the form of a vigorous nod. A droid is the only terms under which she will accept food entering this room. Otherwise it counts as violating their private time. Droids are only mostly people. ]

You'd better hope it has been. [ She makes to pull the sheets around them then, though it requires more seriously disrupting her comfort. It's a weird feeling. Her ass is a weird feeling. Just. The whole thing. But she's dealing with it. ] Because you're certainly not going anywhere.

IT'S TOO LATE LITERALLY EVERYONE KNOWS

[vaderstan]

[ I mean if nothing else cements how much things have changed in a week-- that does. He'd claimed her as his in... a various colorful amount of ways. But hearing her over and over take him as hers was something different. Yes they had their ceremony with family (or what counted for them), but this was private and real and... well perhaps some part of him was still prepared for all of this to be a trap. ...Or wishful thinking on his part.

But yikes. wow this is all genuine. what the fuck does he do with this???

She pulls up the sheeks and he has to make the effort to sit up. Sorry Rey, you have been somewhat thwarted in your sheet pulling attempt. At the very least he isn't leaving the bed. He holds out his hand in another gross blatant abuse of the Force and his datapad comes zooming straight into his palm with a solid 'thwack'. ] You'll have to consult Lando on those matters.

[ Has Lando told her about his robot girlfriend? Kylo's actually fairly sure Lando doesn't talk about it and he probably heard it from Han. Man how did Kylo ever stand a CHANCE at being normal, everyone in his family is insane in some way.

But here he is ordering food for his space wife and this is just a wild domestic turn of events. ]

You don't want dessert?

[ Her stomach


Is endless. ]

TOO LATE NOW LITERALLY EVERYONE CAN READ THIS SHIT

[vaderstan]

[ Okay tho I srsly need some subway I burned calories writing these ]