something had changed in Cal ever since the encounter with Vader, ever since the crew split up five years ago.

he had become tougher, colder, meaner

and to say it was slightly frightening would be more than truthful, however when you know someone for so long it’s hard to accept it when they slowly fade into someone you do not recognize

the engine on the Mantis had busted on your last mission for Saw Gerrera, leaving you both temporarily stranded on Koboh until you found Greez to help fix it.

upon finding him, you felt like life slowed down a bit. for once your mind wasn’t plagued with problems of the Empire, everything stilled for one, simple moment.

after catching up on some much needed sleep, Greez took the opportunity to talk to both you and Cal, expressing how he believed it was time to just.. stay, settle.

Cal refused immediately. he claimed that you and him were one of the only ones still protecting the galaxy. but you? you stayed silent, imagining yourself with the capabilities of someone who is stationary, calm, not fighting for once.

he walked away from the conversation, entering the back tunnels to start the search for the right engine part.

“got it, c’mon” he urged once the part was safely in possession but you didn’t move, causing BD to chirp sadly, like he understood

“what’s wrong? you hurt?” Cal questioned, stepping towards you and grabbing your forearms.