Accidental Video; Horrible Roommates Being Horrible

[darthvaderfanboy]

[The video turns on haphazardly, staring up as if someone had flung it across the room and accidentally turned it on. Which, incidentally, is exactly what happened. There's a red glare as Kylo's lightsaber comes into view. He slashes at someone just out of view, missing them, and instead taking out part of the couch.]

I've had it with you! I'll make you wish you'd died as a child!

[Then his toe hits the video, sending it spinning and landing in another spot.]

Oh like I'm going to be scared of a pathetic version of Darth Vader. You have no idea how many times I wanted to abandon you on Hoth.

[There is a loud clambering as Hux got out of the way and when the video settles he can be seen with his blaster in his hand, eyes shining with a mad fury.

He raises the blaster and fires a few shots aimed at Kylo, but a few shots hit the walls and destroy the couch.

Kylo blocks the blaster shots with an almost contemptuous ease, his lightsaber twirling in front of him in a back and forth pattern. He stops the last shot in midair, sending it sailing back towards Hux.]

Is that the best you can do? My mother is a better shot, you Tarkin-wannabe.

[Now he was just hitting below the belt.]

You did not-

[Hux barely manages to dodge the reflected blast, which hit the opposite wall, leaving a deep mark. He's back on his feet to fire a few more shots with a growl of fury. He doesn't care where they land, he just wants to make Kylo suffer.]

Oh, please, you just sit and talk to your grandfather's helmet. 'I will finish what you started' - that's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. You're just an embarrassment.

[Kylo goes very still for a moment, the video's skewed perspective making him look about seven feet tall. Everything nearby him begins to rattle with the power of the Force. Then, with a roar of fury, they all lift up, and began hurling themselves at Hux.]

I have more power than you could ever dream of! You think firing off your little superweapon gives you power? You're nothing. Just a bastard who got lucky.

[Hux's expression turns ugly, he's spent his entire life being called a bastard no matter how much he tried to put his past behind him.]

My little superweapon? The superweapon I could use to command the power of the stars when I destroyed the entire Hosnian System? I destroyed the Republic, their Senate, and their entire fleet in a moment while you sulked like a litt-

[He paused suddenly as he noticed the device, walking towards it.] You idiot, you left your phone on.

[Kylo looks over his shoulder at the phone. Great. They'd just broadcast that entire argument to the network. Now everyone knows about the Hosnian System. With a frustrated growl, he picks up a nearby lamp, and throws at Hux's head, not caring if it actually connects or not.]

This is your fault, you smug moron.

[Their physical altercation is done. The bickering is far from over.]

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[darthvaderfanboy]

Sure. He can go take a walk right off a cliff. That'll definitely be helpful.

[Kylo is grumpy. Having your dirty laundry aired public will do that to a Knight.]

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[therewillbeorder]

[tiredly throws a destroyed pillow at Kylo.]

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[darthvaderfanboy]

[He bats the pillow away with one hand. Really? They're still doing this?]

Don't think I won't strangle you into unconsciousness.

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[therewillbeorder]

[Hey, he had to do something.]

Do it already then even though I know you won't

[Hux's voice is flat from where he's laying on the destroyed couch, stretching out.]

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[darthvaderfanboy]

[Want to bet? He reaches out a hand, curling his fingers slightly as he presses down with the Force. This is the most satisfying thing he's done all day.]

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[therewillbeorder]

[Kylo had never dared to do this before and Hux's eyes widened as he started to feel the pressure. He wasn't going to struggle, wasn't going to claw at his neck in a futile attempt.]

Do it if you dare, snap my neck.

[The words were strained as he gasped, his heart beating hard in his chest.]

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[darthvaderfanboy]

[His face is impassive as he continues his merciless hold on Hux's throat. He's been wanting to do this for a long time.]

Why end it so quickly? Death by strangulation takes much longer. It's so much more satisfactory.

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[therewillbeorder]

[His breath was more ragged now as he gasped for breath, his gaze never wavering from Kylo's face as the color started to drain from his already pale cheeks. He would be defiant to the last just to take the satisfaction away from Kylo.]

Enjoy it while you can.

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[darthvaderfanboy]

I intend to.

[He'll just continue strangling Hux till he falls unconscious. There's no point in killing him when he'll be back in a few days. Way to take all the satisfaction out of the act.]

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[therewillbeorder]

You're pathetic, Kylo Ren- nothing but a pale-

[This time he did clutch at his throat as he felt the edges of his vision go black. He's certain this is how he dies, he always knew that Kylo Ren would eventually be the death of him. It's not long before he's unconscious, hand falling limp from his throat.]

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[darthvaderfanboy]

[Kylo watches as Hux finally shuts up. The act is extremely satisfactory. Once he falls unconscious, he lets up. He knows Darth Vader would never have been so merciful. Or would he? He'll have to ask Anakin on the proper protocol for dealing with difficult generals later. For now, he's enjoying the peace and quiet.]

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[therewillbeorder]

[Hux didn't wake up until hours later, apparently he needed to sleep. He woke with a gasp as he was able to breathe deeply once more, coughing.

He couldn't believe Kylo had strangled him, maybe even killed him, growling as he clenched his fists. He would make him regret that later. For now, he just felt too lightheaded to get up so laid back on the couch, trying to think what he could do.]

[darthvaderfanboy]

[Kylo, for his part, had cooled down considerably from their altercation earlier. He'd even cleaned up part of the destruction that had been wrought upon the room. The entire time, he'd ignored the unconscious body lying on the floor.

When he saw that Hux was awake again, he looked him over with no surprise whatsoever.]

Oh, you're awake again? Pity. I thought you might be dead.

[therewillbeorder]

[He had to clear his through before speaking, his voice raspy at first.]

You didn't kill me? I'm surprised you held back.

[He was surprised to see some of the destruction had been cleaned up but didn't get up. He didn't want to give Kylo the satisfaction if he fell over. His anger was still there but cooled for the moment, he wouldn't forget this.]

[darthvaderfanboy]

[Kylo shrugs.]

What's the point of killing you? This place will just bring you back. And I'm going to need help moving.

[Like they're going to be able to stay in an apartment where everything's destroyed and there's scorch marks on the wall.]

[therewillbeorder]

I've never known you to be practical and think things through.

[He tried to make that as biting a possible but he was exhausted. Instead, he watched Kylo from where he lay on the floor thoughtfully.]

We'll need at least a two bedroom apartment. Three bedrooms would be ideal, though.

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[elegant_and_proud]

Perhaps some fresh air and some training outdoors might do you some good as well? At the very least, it would be better for leaving your living space in tact.

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[darthvaderfanboy]

[He looks around at the destroyed room with woe. There's not much left in it that isn't broken.]

It might be a little late for that.

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[elegant_and_proud]

If Hope has the power to revive the dead, perhaps he might also have the power to restore furniture?

[There's a small shrug of her shoulders before she changes the subject.]

What was that power that you were using just now?

[darthvaderfanboy]

I would think that a so-called god would have better things to do that put pillows back together.

[There's quite a few feathers floating through the air, just adding to the chaos.]

The Force.

[elegant_and_proud]

You never know. The so-called gods have nothing better to do than keep us all here, yes?

[She doesn't believe for a moment that they can't send them home. It's an issue of won't.]

Is the Force like magic? How does it work?

[darthvaderfanboy]

To the ignorant mind, it seems to be magic. What it truly is can be described as a living energy field that surrounds and lives in everything. Those with talent can harness it to use for their own purposes.

[elegant_and_proud]

That sounds remarkably like the way magic works in my world, actually. Magic particles called ethernano exist in every living thing. The majority of people cannot use it, but there are those who can.

[darthvaderfanboy]

I'd say that's a remarkable coincidence, but I don't believe in coincidences. Are you one of these people who can use it?

[elegant_and_proud]

Some would say probability is rarely so lazy.

[Especially since she's already spoken to people from another world where magic and technology is similar enough to hers. Similar, but not exact. She already knew other dimensions could exist. It makes her wonder if even more universes are connected than anyone had ever realized.]

Yes, I am a mage.