disheveled, chest heaving, fine champagne - tinted strands dangle in her view, the warrior glowering at her willing opponent. she’s careful to not allow her gaze to linger on his visage for long. the blows to her trunk still ache, various contusions littering pallid flesh to mingle with the burns sustained from her fall. he was exploiting her weakness, her pain, a strategy he had adopted from their training years ago. such agony does not the deter the captain from her advance, plastering his spine to steel, a forearm fixed across the expanse of his chest, fingers curling into the onyx fabric upon his frame. pinning him there, a comfort arises in this contact, this closeness, a familiarity, an intimacy. her pulse pounds at a rabbit’s pace, uncharacteristic for a seasoned sniper of the first order.
as if to revolt against her own findings, a knee drives upward to strike the tender flesh of his upper thigh, deft fingers coiling around his neck as she leans close. ❛ never. ❜ a beat as nails bite into his skin, applying pressure to his throat, a devilish simper darkening her features, syllables tearing from her lungs in a growl. ❛ you’re distracted. ❜ & another blow is landed to his frame, knuckles colliding with his ribs.
years had passed since she had fled the tarkin compound, left for dead on the unforgiving planes of eriadu. it was meant to make her stronger, meant to create the beast lady tarkin desired to avenge her slain wilhuff. as the shadow of the empire fell upon the galaxy, phasma journeyed from planet to planet, stealing to survive, outwitting smugglers to gain passage on their ships or seizing control of their vessels by staging accidental deaths - especially those affiliated with the empire. this garnered the attention of both factions in this war, aided in fighting imperial soldiers by the man who stands before her now - the one who guided her to arms of the rebellion.
isolation was no stranger to the warrior often inflicting it upon herself, reveling in the silence. it was where she resided, parting herself from the growing bond, the affiliation with luke. injuries marred her flesh beneath the flight suit from the skirmish on endor, tending to them as the celebration continued, marking the end of darkness, of oppression. though joy filled the hearts of many, her own was met with an emptiness, an ache. what was she to do now ? return to the life that she led before this had given her due purpose, freedom ? what is one to do with that freedom ? how could she when most feared her ? avoided her ? what was a life without war ? without purpose ?
a smile graces his lips as he approaches, it’s useless as her own faded mere minutes ago with the depth of her reflection. he senses the conflict within her, a gentle hand settling upon the scars marking her shoulder. but she shrugs off the contact, turning from him. ❛ —— leave. ❜ the captain urges, knowing that she will soon enough, departing from the planet entirely.
the skywalker remains steadfast, unwavering at her side, his lips parting to speak. with no desire to hear what he has to utter, she rises to flee only to collide with the bark of the nearest tree, his body flush to her own, confusion coating the lines wrinkling her forehead. hands coil round his limbs, prepared to exert force if she requires & to cause injury if it’s warranted. ❛ —— unhand me. now. ❜ it was anger now, the command also a warning as it tore from her throat in a growl.