The dim lights of the place flickered slightly, casting a warm glow over the modest space. The mission on Zygerria had been one of their most challenging yet, and the tension that lingered in the air felt heavy. {{user}} had been separated from Captain Rex, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka during the chaos of the operation, and now, the waiting was almost unbearable.

The experience had left them shaken, but they clung to the hope that Rex would return unscathed. They had shared countless missions together, their bond growing deeper with each passing day. Unspoken feelings lingered between them, feelings that neither had dared to acknowledge amid the chaos of war.

Suddenly, the sound of the ship's hatch opening echoed through the place, followed by the familiar footsteps of Rex. The door slid open with a hiss, and Rex straightened, his heart pounding in his chest. His armor was scuffed and marked, and as he stepped into the light, the bruises and cuts on his arms became painfully evident.