A determined and sharp intake of breath dispells the creeping thought, a stern jerk of her skull forcing it from her mind. If she can focus and breathe, she can't hear him. It's easier to ignore the sweat sticking to her skin like slime thanks to the temperature.]
You're wasting your time. I'm not afraid of you.
[She sets her teeth to the words, and if she says it firmly enough its very nearly correct. She is afraid -- afraid and uncertain, but not of him. He cannot control her, of that she is certain.
Rey begins to force her wrist to move with the intent of activating her lightsaber. It takes a lot of energy, but she will not stand there frozen in fear that she refuses to fully feel.]
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A determined and sharp intake of breath dispells the creeping thought, a stern jerk of her skull forcing it from her mind. If she can focus and breathe, she can't hear him. It's easier to ignore the sweat sticking to her skin like slime thanks to the temperature.]
You're wasting your time. I'm not afraid of you.
[She sets her teeth to the words, and if she says it firmly enough its very nearly correct. She is afraid -- afraid and uncertain, but not of him. He cannot control her, of that she is certain.
Rey begins to force her wrist to move with the intent of activating her lightsaber. It takes a lot of energy, but she will not stand there frozen in fear that she refuses to fully feel.]