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SHE’S NOT LYING, she couldn’t to him. That would be needlessly cruel and she was sure that he’d had enough issues of his own without her adding dishonesty to the list. She can practically feel his nervousness from here as she gently, ever so gently presses a kiss to his forehead before pulling back and humming softly, hand out and ready for him to work on again. She’s trying, she really is but her life wasn’t exactly one of luxury, even if she could in theory practically bewitch a man into giving her all his credits. 

That wasn’t the life she wanted to lead, so what she had would do for now. Anna hadn’t really noticed the blush, not yet as she held her hand out to him once more so he could continue to fix it. It already felt much better, though she had done little to nothing. Making sure to stay completely still she continues to watch nimble fingers at work, all the while smiling, unwilling to say anything else just yet. He needed quiet for his work after all. Her constantly talking would only distract him and she had come to him for help, the last thing she needed to do was hinder him. 

The plush of her bottom lip is drawn into her mouth, teeth digging there for a second as he puts the finishing touches, a small smile on her face quickly turning into a beaming smile as she easily moves her fingers. “It’s … it’s perfect. Thank you so much Anakin.” Hand reaches up to tap his cheek again, making sure to be extra gentle. “Let me know if you ever need anything. It’s the least I can do to repay you.” A pause, another smile as she removes her hand. 

    “Would your Jedi Master kill me if I offered you a drink? Not Bantha Milk.”

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               && NOW IT’S time for him to return that smile, warmth sinking in with a gentle pressure that finds the strangest echo in Anakin’s throat. The bruised look in his eyes begins to heal, scattering the shadows that had collected at his brow, regaining its wry tilt. Never in his life has he been treated with such softness. Or at least not since he’d met Padme all those years ago on Tatooine. The dark broil of untamed energy that sits ever-present beneath the boy’s skin begins to abate, settling into a low purr that’s easy to ignore. For now.

              He sits back to admire his handiwork, sharp-tipped tools poking at each of her mechno-finger’s sensors to check its stability. Satisfied, Anakin sets his multitool aside, instead reaching for the glass of water he’d requested from Vi at the beginning of the project. ❝ I don’t know about perfect, but it does the trick. You should really look into upgrading — a mechno that old requires constant maintenance to stay up to shape. ❞ He swipes his tongue across his upper lip in thought, catching the salt of his sweat in a swallow. ❝ I could build you a new one, but it might take a little while. ❞

              A dark glance sweep from Vi’s arm to her face with a secretive glitter. ❝ Jedi don’t kill unarmed opponents. ❞ His way of answering the question without really answering it at all. If the Order has taught him anything, it’s how to be cryptic in casual conversation. ❝ …Could I have something sweet? ❞

 
independent & private roleplay blog for anakin skywalker/darth vader of all star wars media. written by scout. || est. feb 2016.