text.

[ventifact]

[rey had never received a package before. suspicion had been her first response when she'd gotten the message on her MID. it had to have been some kind of trick. she's prepared for the absolute worst when she picks up the box, holding it as if it might detonate at any second.

inside was dosmit ræh's helmet.

her heart had constricted. ræh had been her imaginary friend as a child, and was still someone rey looked up to even though they'd never met. and since her helmet had been inside a wrecked ship, they probably never would. so having the helmet back was a gift she'd never dreamed of. but it also meant that someone had been in her home, in her private space. and that makes her furious.]

how do these packages get here? who retrieves them? i need to know

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[text]

[imahologram]

Why do you ask? Looking for a new job?

[text] hello there

[ventifact]

just trying to figure out how it works

[imahologram]

Well, it looks like you got your answers.
You should know that sometimes you're sent items you'd prefer not to receive, or items you've never seen before. It's a gamble, but there's no avoiding it.

[ventifact]

most of the answers are "magic," which isn't really an answer
so no opt-out?

[imahologram]

You're right. Just because we don't understand the technology doesn't mean it's some kind of silly superstition.
None. I'm not convinced the captains understand the Ingress much more than we do. If they do, they aren't making any effort to adjust who or what it drags through.

[ventifact]

that's ridiculous
kidnapping people is not just something to ignore
if you don't understand the tech, you find someone who can
and there are plenty of people on board who would at least like to try, i think

[imahologram]

We need to learn more about the ship and the Ingress. Unfortunately, it's taking time.
The more captives interested in trying to figure out how to get home, the better, though. What's your name?

[ventifact]

time isn't something we all have
rey

[imahologram]

Believe me, I know.
I'm Leia. If I learn anything that might help get us home, I'll look you up.

[ventifact]

[hold the holo]

leia?
organa?

[imahologram]

That's right. I'm guessing you spoke to a friend of mine.

[Or they share a galaxy--either is possible at this point.]

[ventifact]

[shiiiiit]

i just
know you
i mean know about you

[smooth]

[imahologram]

From here or at home?

[ventifact]

home

[imahologram]

Are you a member of the Alliance?

[ventifact]

no
it's complicated

[imahologram]

[...Well, now she's suspicious.]

What kind of "complicated" are we talking about?

[ventifact]

[SHE'S SAID TOO MUCH
oh well no going back now]

there is no alliance anymore

[imahologram]

[She starts, staring at the answer. Hurriedly, she answers with the question she's been using to situate everyone on a timeline.]

How many years has it been since the Clone Wars?

let me know if my math is right??? i think it is but the sw timeline fucks me up

[ventifact]

[leia u should see her thread with han up there it'll blow your mind]

over fifty

you got it no worries <3

[imahologram]

[This is enough of a mind-blowing experience. Kylo Ren had said he was from her future as well, but he'd refused to give the specifics.]

Thirty years from my time.

[I'd be in my fifties--if I live that long. Who knows when they met?]

I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage. What's your name?

sweet

[ventifact]

[that kylo ren, always being a little shit]

rey

[she's getting a... feeling about this person. a familiar feeling. thanks, force!!]

[imahologram]

It's nice to meet you, Rey. Did you arrive this month?

[Her own feelings are essentially It seems like I would have noticed if you'd been here longer.]

[ventifact]

[how can she talk to the general so casually... her soldiers would've had none of it. but it's also kind of nice.]

yeah
fresh on the ship

[imahologram]

Welcome. I'd say I'm sorry we can't meet under better circumstances, but only one of us is really meeting the other.
Have you been settling in?