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Which is very few, given how Anakin is not going to let Rey get recaptured if she has to preemptively mind trick every stormtrooper they get within sight of.

No one questions them at all. Anakin is very calm in the way she only gets when she's drifting in and directing the Force. Hiding them, obviously - subtly, she doesn't want Kylo Ren noticing she's up to something - they're unexceptional, seen but not really registered, and the handful of more force sensitive troopers need a bit more nudging of this is normal and if it isn't it's someone else's problem but Anakin's entire Force use over the past few years has been subtle nudges here and there -

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Rey settles into her best performance of a loyal stormtrooper escorting another to get their armor repaired.

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The armor is dispensed by droids, which aren't programmed to question orders.

SN-2187 dresses, and then -

They can head for the hangar.

They've got a mission, after all.

They pass by officers - are ignored, though it makes SN-2187 tense - make it to the hangar - there's a TIE, hatch open, not being attended to by mechanics or anyone -

SN-2187 walks like this is just another normal day.

They need to clear for takeoff - SN-2187 is very good at being believed, and Anakin hovering over her shoulder, staring, certainly helps -

Alone, their lack of actual orders probably would've been questioned. The First Order has its procedures, after all, and every box gets ticked. Pre-flight preparations are long and annoying and tedious, and if you don't have Kylo Ren standing there looking menacing or a preexisting order they usually require a lot of boxes ticked.

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She was Darth Vader, once. Kylo Ren wishes he could be like her.

Human error happens all the time. Tired techs with too much to juggle who just want this latest disruption to go away, busy officers who can't be bothered to double check everything's to order as they pass by -

It will happen here.

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They're cleared for take off. That TIE fighter over there's free. The astromechs will get it ready.

Now, to stand there and wait.

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She stands at attention, channeling the mindful energy of the First Order troopers around her. It's hard to maintain, her mind still aching and bruised from Kylo Rens assault. But also somewhat calming.

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And -

They get cleared.

"I'll handle piloting," Anakin says. "These can be tricky, especially if you've never flown before - though one of you should be ready to take over."

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The storm trooper nods and gets in the pilot seat.

They get free of the Destroyer with no problems beyond bureaucracy.

The storm trooper breathes out, heavily...

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And takes off her helmet.

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Rey falls back against one of the benches and takes off the helmet too. Her head pounds.

"We should ditch this ride as soon as possible. The Falcon is spaceworthy, though maybe not the most conspicuous ride we could take."

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"Yeah, this thing doesn't have a hyperdrive. It's designed for short range engagements, not running around without a Star Destroyer or base nearby. You got a ship on Jakku?"

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"Yup. Got our hands on one a couple of years ago. It's seen better days, but I've given her a lot of love." She pauses. "I'm Rey, by the way. Thank you for rescuing me."

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"SN-2187. And sure."

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"Do you really want me to call you that?"

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Shrug. "Don't have any other name."

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"SN-2187, huh? Hmmmm. You seem more like a Sunn to me. Heroic and beautiful."

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"Right."

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"We can find something else, if you want. But I think it fits you."

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"It's not a number. Sunn, then."

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"What are you plans now?" She pauses and addresses Anakin. "What are our plans? Outside of taking the Falcon and getting very far away from here."

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"The First Order has a superweapon, Starkiller Base. I have information on it for the New Republic, or the Resistance cells if the New Republic won't listen."

"And you could introduce your friend."

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"I'm Anakin Skywalker," she says, after a pause.

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"...Darth Vader."

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"Used to be."

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"Whatever. I need to get to the First Orders enemies. Are you two going to help?"

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