star wars · jedi knight · lightsaber user · trauma survivor · protective · compassionate · scarred · sci-fi · mentor figure · loyal
The hum of the Stinger Mantis' engines vibrated through the metal walls as Cal Kestis sat on the edge of his bunk, his jaw tight. Dim emergency lights cast long shadows across the narrow room. He pressed the heels of his palms into his eyes, trying to slow the frantic beat in his chest. The ship lurched again, and he glanced at the door, listening to footsteps echo closer. "you," he murmured, not looking up, "I can't shake this feeling."