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Oh. [ Rey was raised by herself. To look pretty for the sake of it was a luxury she did t have growing up.

But wait, was he saying she looked beautiful? No, she wasn’t going to dwell on it. ]

If you want, I wouldn’t mind. [ Because learning something new means she’d have another skill that could be useful. ]

[She's hopeless. How come he has to be the one to explain all this stuff to someone as clueless about things as he himself is?]

Good. It's better to start off with three strips of cloth or cord so that you can see what you're doing instead of just doing it on your own head.

[ She’s hopeless when it comes to superficial things. If you need her to fix something, fight, or pilot a ship, she’s in her element. Doing things that any other girl or woman would do, then she’s at a loss.

There’s a soft chuckle from her. ]

You’re assuming people would bother to take notice.

[ Of her hair or even her. No one paid attention to her, but Poe and Finn would most likely notice. ]

[Ivar just sighs and runs his hand down his face. She really is oblivious. Why does he always have to be attracted to oblivious people? First Ronan, now Rey. Was he a sucker for punishment or something?]

Most people here aren't blind, so yes, they are going to take notice if you go out differently.

[Pretty, independent, compassionate, and able to handle herself in a fight. That was the full package right there.]

[Rey just gives him a look. What? What was wrong about not being noticed? It meant no one paid attention to you and let her listen in on a few things. ]

I don't think they will, maybe Poe and Finn might notice..

[But then she shrugs her shoulders a little.]

It's still me..just..one slight change to it. [A change that also involved flowers...so there's that.]

Poe and Finn? Those new arrivals?

[There couldn't be that many other people with those names in the Quarantine, could there? So how did Rey know them?]

It's a nice change. [Those words are out of his mouth before he can even think about it. Whoops.] I'll have to try this on you again sometime.

Yeah, they're new. [One way of putting it. Poe's arrival is more complicated than that.] They're from my world, friends from back home. [Her face lights up a little then, happy to have both of them here.

...Oh? It's a nice change? And he wants to do this again?]

Are you trying to make this a habit? [Spoken in a teasing/joking way. Not being serious about it. Nope.

...But if he was being serious...well, there wasn't really a reason to say 'no'.]

Interesting. [That was the 'interesting' of someone who was considering tying them individually to a pair of chairs and interrogating them in a dark room with one bright light shining on them] Just friends? [No reason for the clarification. Nope. None at all.

He pauses for just a moment before answering Rey, trying to sound neither too serious or too much like he was joking.]

I might. If you like it.

[A concerned and confused look danced across her face, wondering what made it 'interesting' that her two friends were here. Or why she had to clarify that they were all friends.]

Yes, just friends. Even BB-8 is here---he's a droid, a uh, robot. I wasn't expecting to see any of them here.

[There's a pause from her, debating if she really did like the design...or maybe she preferred Ivar's company? It was hard to say.]

It's interesting. This.. [She gestured to her hair.] It looks nice, but..I don't know, maybe a bit too formal? But, I wouldn't mind learning more from you. [A pause as she started to smile a little.] I like learning from you.

I bet it's good to have people from home here. I'd like to see the droid.

[Ivar feels very relieved when Rey clarifies she's just friends with them. It's just that she's got two handsome men that she's friends with. He has to keep an eye on that...for reasons. Yes, that's his story and he's sticking to it.]

Good. You're an interesting person to teach. [He gives her a genuine smile then too.]

I'm sure he'd be interested in meeting you. BB-8 likes meeting new people. [And the droid had a penchant for getting into trouble. Though, with her around, how much trouble could the three of them actually get into?

...And who said her friends were handsome? That didn't dawn on her, nor had the idea that she looked pretty entered her mind. Though, she supposed she wasn't bad looking, so that was fine with her.

Though Ivar...seeing him grin was refreshing in a way she couldn't put into words.]

And how much will your lessons be now? [Considering now she has braiding and sword fighting to pay for.]

BB-8? That's a strange name. [Just wait until he met the sentient soccer ball. He'd be absolutely amazed.]

Oh, this? [Ivar waves his hand in a nonchalant manner.] No charge. It was just something to pass the time with. However, I still expect you to practice with the sword-fighting even if you're not showing up today.

It’s his name, Poe gave it to him. But, I’ll see if you can meet with him and maybe with the others too.

[ It would be nice if they met each other.

As for her hair...it felt odd just to accept it. No payment or exchange or anything. ] You sure?

Yes, yes I’ll keep up with my practice. I just...I need to do research on something from my world. See if I can find some answers.

I did meet both of them briefly after they first arrived. But I'd be up for meeting them again.

[Besides, he needs to judge the hell out of them and make sure they're good enough for Rey. That's what all good friends do, right?]

I'm sure. This was fun for me. [Not a word Ivar used very often in response to anything.]

Good. I guess I'll see you at our next practice session.

You did?

[Well, that's something of a shocker. But, if everyone is still alive, then she can only surmise they all got along well enough. She would like to think they would all get along and become friends. That shouldn't be too hard to do, right? Besides, she was a good judge of character.]

I feel like I should still do something for you. [Something will come to her. Something to show she was grateful for what he did.]

Yes, you will. I won't change the date again, promise.

Yes. Poe and I had a drink.

[He liked the man as much as Ivar ever liked anyone. But now would come the judgment now that he knew Poe had a connection to Rey.]

I'm sure you'll think of something. [He's sure he'd like whatever Rey came up with. She was so nice to him, sometimes he couldn't really figure it out.]

Good. I guess I'll be seeing you.

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