[ han could be here. ...which would be utterly disastrous for reid, especially now that people have noticed the two of them, and word is beginning to get around. hell hath no fury like a jealous corellian who's been madly in love with her for years. he nearly mauled an alderaanian guard on bakura she had an innocent conversation with. she doesn't want to think of what he'd do to reid. ]
I didn't have that luxury, [ a sad smile ] but I understand it. The attention, the questions... Dealing with other people when you're just barely handling yourself.