Is not what he was expecting in the least. To ask to speak just so he can say words of acceptance for whatever vision he had of the young man's future, rather than words of skepticism or contrary nature. Again, he's pulled into 2187's unique way of connecting with others, so tickled by what just came out of his mouth that he doesn't even realize there's a flabbergasted smile on his face.
The feeling of laughter about to burst out of him snaps him out of his trance and he brings a hand to his lips, elbow resting on the hand of his opposite arm crossed over his chest: a barrier and reminder to not do that. It's becoming more and more clear why Phasma could foresee trouble with this one.
He shakes his head, hand still lingering over his lips, hovering away only when he speaks.]
Power is useless to reach for unless you want it for yourself. I can't tell you to want more. That kind of hunger should be in you naturally. If being a pillar suits your interests more, then it would be a poor decision of me to place you in a different position.
What are your interests here, FN-2187? [It's a risk, encouraging him to think about his role in the Order, and he knows this, but it feels vital to establishing an equal level of trust here.]
rips out my own heart with my bare hands and throws it in the garbage
Is not what he was expecting in the least. To ask to speak just so he can say words of acceptance for whatever vision he had of the young man's future, rather than words of skepticism or contrary nature. Again, he's pulled into 2187's unique way of connecting with others, so tickled by what just came out of his mouth that he doesn't even realize there's a flabbergasted smile on his face.
The feeling of laughter about to burst out of him snaps him out of his trance and he brings a hand to his lips, elbow resting on the hand of his opposite arm crossed over his chest: a barrier and reminder to not do that. It's becoming more and more clear why Phasma could foresee trouble with this one.
He shakes his head, hand still lingering over his lips, hovering away only when he speaks.]
Power is useless to reach for unless you want it for yourself. I can't tell you to want more. That kind of hunger should be in you naturally. If being a pillar suits your interests more, then it would be a poor decision of me to place you in a different position.
What are your interests here, FN-2187? [It's a risk, encouraging him to think about his role in the Order, and he knows this, but it feels vital to establishing an equal level of trust here.]