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Chapter 38 by conceptmonger conceptmonger

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chat with Leia about what just happened

You follow Leia back to the cabin of the spaceship, and see her sitting at a table, twirling a spoon around a bowl of soup she seems intent on staring at, but never eating.

As you approach the table you get a whiff of the soup, and then you understand why. Space rations aren't exactly a delicacy.

"So..." you begin awkwardly. This was never your strong suit. "Solo was close to you?"

"I... we..." she pauses, not looking up at you, trying to find the words. Her face is wet with tears, but they seem to have stopped. "We were very close. I'm going to miss him."

"What you did was brave you know, trying to rescue him? I'm sure he was proud of you."

"Thanks, I hope so, but really, I'll be alright. I owe you my life, I can't bear to think of what might have happened to me had you not helped me back there."

The images fill your mind, slimy flesh squelching into you, filling you up... you banish the thoughts. You won't be going back.

"Happy to help, and it's been a pleasure to make your acquaintance," you get up, preparing to head to a bunk to get some rest.

"Wait-" Leia says, cutting off your escape by grabbing your hand. You spin around to look at her. Her pleading, wet eyes meet yours. "Please, don't go. I don't know how to explain this but... you make me feel safe and comforted. I... could really use a bit of comfort right now."

You're unsure how to react. What exactly is she asking for?

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