[ She's a little surprised by the lack of protest, but she also takes it as a sign of how he's feeling. Which makes her all the more intent on having him seen by the medical staff before she attends to anything else. ]
I thought you might have noticed how many accompanied him to retrieve you. [ No matter, she could sort out if there were others who were indulging in the thought of mutiny with Hux.
The expected signs of a fight greet them in the corridor. Walls marked by blaster fire, a few sparking electrical panels, several troopers and fallen weapons on the ground. One of the Knights still on scene supervises a few other troopers with collection of the bodies. A small group of officers and troops have gathered at one end of the corridor, observing the situation with curiosity and unease.
Kylo and Poe's appearance causes a pause in activity, not unexpected, though Kylo ignores it, addressing the Knight nearest her. ] There's a few more bodies inside. Keep Hux's separate from the others, I'll tend to his disposal myself. [ Seeing him become ash will be almost as satisfying as watching Snoke's body fall to the ground. ]
"General Hux is dead?!"
[ The quiet exclamation comes from one of the officers who looks to almost immediately regret giving voice to their thoughts as it draws Kylo's attention. Her free hand reaches out and while she doesn't Force choke them, she does draw them forward from the group. ]
Yes, General Hux is dead. He disobeyed my direct orders and led a small mutiny attempt, and an attempt on my life. Do you know what the punishment is for mutiny?
"Y-Yes, Supreme Leader." [ The officer stammers out, shaking slightly as the Force holds them halfway between Kylo and the group. ] "The punishment is death."
Did you know anything about what Hux was planning?
[ Their eyes widen and they rapidly shake their head. ] "No, my lord, I had no idea, I swear!"
[ After a tense moment Kylo makes a gesture, releasing them and half pushing them back toward the group. ] Let it be known that any with knowledge of General Hux's treachery who do not confess to it will meet the same fate he has. To betray me is to betray the First Order. Am I understood?
[ A small chorus of "Yes, Supreme Leader" comes from the group, and the working troopers, who stand at attention as they reply.
Satisfied with the display -- and not sensing any untoward thoughts from those gathered -- Kylo turns at last to begin leading them toward medical. As she does so she casts a glance at Poe. ] If you feel like you might pass out, don't worry. I've carried heavier.
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I thought you might have noticed how many accompanied him to retrieve you. [ No matter, she could sort out if there were others who were indulging in the thought of mutiny with Hux.
The expected signs of a fight greet them in the corridor. Walls marked by blaster fire, a few sparking electrical panels, several troopers and fallen weapons on the ground. One of the Knights still on scene supervises a few other troopers with collection of the bodies. A small group of officers and troops have gathered at one end of the corridor, observing the situation with curiosity and unease.
Kylo and Poe's appearance causes a pause in activity, not unexpected, though Kylo ignores it, addressing the Knight nearest her. ] There's a few more bodies inside. Keep Hux's separate from the others, I'll tend to his disposal myself. [ Seeing him become ash will be almost as satisfying as watching Snoke's body fall to the ground. ]
"General Hux is dead?!"
[ The quiet exclamation comes from one of the officers who looks to almost immediately regret giving voice to their thoughts as it draws Kylo's attention. Her free hand reaches out and while she doesn't Force choke them, she does draw them forward from the group. ]
Yes, General Hux is dead. He disobeyed my direct orders and led a small mutiny attempt, and an attempt on my life. Do you know what the punishment is for mutiny?
"Y-Yes, Supreme Leader." [ The officer stammers out, shaking slightly as the Force holds them halfway between Kylo and the group. ] "The punishment is death."
Did you know anything about what Hux was planning?
[ Their eyes widen and they rapidly shake their head. ] "No, my lord, I had no idea, I swear!"
[ After a tense moment Kylo makes a gesture, releasing them and half pushing them back toward the group. ] Let it be known that any with knowledge of General Hux's treachery who do not confess to it will meet the same fate he has. To betray me is to betray the First Order. Am I understood?
[ A small chorus of "Yes, Supreme Leader" comes from the group, and the working troopers, who stand at attention as they reply.
Satisfied with the display -- and not sensing any untoward thoughts from those gathered -- Kylo turns at last to begin leading them toward medical. As she does so she casts a glance at Poe. ] If you feel like you might pass out, don't worry. I've carried heavier.