How’d you get so small? She said. Would you believe me if I told you? You said. Can’t be that crazy. She said. Get ready to have your mind blown. My mother worked for a group of scientist working on to develop some sort of teleportation device. It looked good so far, until it was deemed to dangerous for human testing. The project was pulled, and my mother was going to lose her job. So I tested it myself. Turns out it did work, but had a side effect. You said. Making someone small? She said. I guess…. They never gave a reason why it was too dangerous for human testing. They just said it was. …..So, crazy right? You said. It’s not as farfetched as I thought it would be, but it’s still shocking. She said. What about you? What’s your back story? You said. Uh….. W…Well…. She said. She’s hesitant to tell you. Did….something bad happen? You said. You could….say that. She said. Rey looks away from you. Do you want to talk about it? If it’s too much for you, you don’t need to tell me. You said. No, no. It’s fine. She said. Rey takes in a breath before telling you.
I….never knew my parents. The only thing I remember is being in this AT-AT. I’ve been here on Jakku all my life, wondering if my parents are coming back. She said. All your life? You said. Here. Let me show you. She said. Rey walks over to a wall of metal with a long row of tally marks. Wow….. You say stunned. I’ve been keeping count ever since I could count. I had to take care of myself. Scavenging was the only way. And this AT-AT was the only home I could have. Days turned to months, and months turned to years. They haven’t come back yet. She said. Not even a holo call? You said. Nothing. No call, no messages. It’s as if they just- Abandoned you. You interrupt. Y…Yeah. She said. Rey slides down the wall to sit on the ground. At least you had someone to worry about. I don’t even know if my parents are alive so I can worry about. She said. Man….. That blows mine out of the water. You said. So. Now you know about me. She said. You see she’s sad from talking about her past. Rey. Can I tell you something? You said. What? She said as she looks at you. If your parents just left you here, then screw them. You said. What….do you mean? She said taken aback. To just leave their daughter by herself on this planet. Those aren’t parents. No parent would leave their child alone by themselves. You don’t need people like that in your life. You’re way better off without them. You said. I am? She said. Yeah. Make your own credits, have your own place, you have all the necessities. I say you’ve done well for yourself. You said. Rey remains quiet for a second.
You’re right…. I am better off. If they haven’t come back by now, then they aren’t. Wherever they are, I hope they are happy. I have almost everything I need here. She said. Almost? What are you missing? You said. A tiny friend. She said. M…Me? You said. Anyone else thumb size? She said. I….don’t know what or how I can contribute. You said. You don’t have to contribute anything. Just don’t push yourself. She said as she got up. We’re going scavenging already? You said. Not with that arm you aren’t. Besides, no need to rush things. I say we loosen up a bit. She said. Like a few drinks at the cantina? You said. I think that teleporter gave you mind reading powers. She said as she pats your head. Rey walks to her speeder and hops in. Now. Where to put you? She said. How about the other seat? You said. I don’t want you flying out while a drive. Hm. I know. She said. Rey brings you to her…..
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