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[Where is that ringing bell coming from? What about that whistle? Is it the kitchen? No. The garden?

Still no, but you're getting warmer.

Han is waiting for everyone on the field, whistle in his mouth, and bell on the ground (because his hand got tired of ringing the damn thing).]

Finally! Alright, 1, 2, 3.... Do we have everyone here?

[close enough. He then says easily,]

We've got a fun activity today. We're doing trust falls.

Falls. As in multiple.

I expect you guys to partner off-- and don't just stick to someone you know!

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Ah um... well... okay. You... can go first then?

[He readies his long skinny stick arms for catching.]

Alright.

[ he nods and turns around. ]

Are you ready?

As.... as I'll ever be.

[God, he hopes they build androids light in the future.]

[ he's definitely light enough that poe can catch him. he falls back so he can do so, not even worried in the slightest. ]

..oof.

[WELL. He's still mildly winded, but still manages to catch Conner, much to even his own surprise.]

Well.... that ah... that went far smoother than expected.

[ you did it poe!! ]

I knew you would catch me.

I'm... I'm flatterd by your faith in me.

[Connor definitely had more faith in Poe than Poe had in himself.]

It's the only logical thing to do.

I.... I guess?

If you didn't, you'd instantly inform the entire group that you weren't trustworthy.

[ clearly. ]

I'm.... I'm glad you only told me that after.

[Because that is a lot of pressure.]

At least you know I'll catch you.

....True.

[It's hard to mess up catching a tall stick like Poe.]

So.... um.... it's... it's my turn now... right?

[He is not ready.]

That's right. Whenever you feel comfortable.

Okay. Right.... um....

[Just.... just give him an minute to prepare mentally.]

..... okay. I'm.... I'm trusting you.

[and there he goes...!]

[ connor catches him, as promised! ]

That wasn't so difficult, was it?

...... Huh.

[That.... was way easier than he thought it'd be.]

That.... that really wasn't.... I suppose.

[ connor helps him back to his feet ]

It's supposed to be a team-building exercise.

Well.... it... it is admittedly working.

[He.... does actually trust Conner a lot more than he did before.]

That's good to hear. You should try it with the others.

I'll.... I'll consider it with everyone..... except for the clown.

Does he make you uneasy?

Very.

[Wow, that's a lot of feeling behind one word.]

What happened?

Everything. The clown just keeps following me around and... and tormenting me.