Finn nods, thinking about it. The First Order had done their best to glorify war, of course; it had been difficult for him to think of it any other way until his fateful first battle, and then he'd done everything to get as far away as he could. Poe had had the chance to choose this life long ago - he could easily get a job flying a freighter or an in-systems shuttle or anything, but here they are.
"I'd like to meet him, Poe." Maybe not tell him about the Stormtrooper part, unless it's followed immediately by who switched sides and rescued your son. "Will he back by the time we're on the return trip?" If not, Yavin's demonstrably not far from the base; maybe they can visit again some time.
Why does the thought of introducing Finn to his dad warm him so much? Well, because he knows dad will like Finn, and probably about adopt him on the spot, and that would be pretty good for Finn too.
It's just the teasing he'll no doubt get from his father that's making him cringe a little. Kes Dameron had an instinct for smelling out trouble and making it worse that almost put general Solo's legend to shame.
"I'll send him a message when we're getting ready to head back. He was vague about his dates." He laughs. "He usually is."
He's just imagining what around the ranch he'd show Finn. Well, everything. Starting with the shed where mom's old A-Wing still lived.
Given the generalized lack of paternal role models--Solo had been like that, briefly, but more for Rey than for him--it probably would be good for Finn. Not to mention the general curiosity about Poe in general that he's barely scratched the surface of. What could it have been like to grow up in the shadow of the war, with both parents involved? It had certainly turned Poe into the man he is, and Finn can't complain about that.
"Yeah. And if he doesn't get back to you, we'll just have to spend more time on the beach." The medics had said laying around and relaxing in the sun would be great for his back, even if they were smiling about it and exchanging some amused looks. What, like he didn't know they'd be jealous of getting to see Poe Dameron in a swimsuit?
"What a trial," Poe says, laughing. He gives Finn a gentle shake 27th the arm around his shoulders.
... He should probably let go sometime soon. But... Well.
He'd kind of guessed Finn didn't have a bathing suit. Which is fair, because, "I have to get one too, so no problem. Haven't hit the beach in years, that's why I thought it'd be so much fun. So we can help each other out."
Finn sure doesn't mind. It's comfortable sitting like this, leaning against Poe. And he is supposed to be relaxing on this trip, isn't he?
"Good, because I don't even know where to start. You really are okay with babysitting me the whole time, huh?" Yes, Poe hasn't got sick of him yet and Finn knows he asks a lot of questions, but--except for Rey, there isn't anyone he'd rather spend time with, and he's pretty sure Rey and Poe would get along.
"We'll figure it out." Buying stuff is generally easy, and there should be plenty of shops on Spira just for guys in their situation. He tightens his arm around Finn's shoulders a little too pull him in closer, rest their heads against each other for a second. "Not babysitting, Finn. Taking you somewhere and having fun. Nowhere I'd rather be."
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"I'd like to meet him, Poe." Maybe not tell him about the Stormtrooper part, unless it's followed immediately by who switched sides and rescued your son. "Will he back by the time we're on the return trip?" If not, Yavin's demonstrably not far from the base; maybe they can visit again some time.
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It's just the teasing he'll no doubt get from his father that's making him cringe a little. Kes Dameron had an instinct for smelling out trouble and making it worse that almost put general Solo's legend to shame.
"I'll send him a message when we're getting ready to head back. He was vague about his dates." He laughs. "He usually is."
He's just imagining what around the ranch he'd show Finn. Well, everything. Starting with the shed where mom's old A-Wing still lived.
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"Yeah. And if he doesn't get back to you, we'll just have to spend more time on the beach." The medics had said laying around and relaxing in the sun would be great for his back, even if they were smiling about it and exchanging some amused looks. What, like he didn't know they'd be jealous of getting to see Poe Dameron in a swimsuit?
"You gonna help me pick out a swimsuit?"
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... He should probably let go sometime soon. But... Well.
He'd kind of guessed Finn didn't have a bathing suit. Which is fair, because, "I have to get one too, so no problem. Haven't hit the beach in years, that's why I thought it'd be so much fun. So we can help each other out."
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"Good, because I don't even know where to start. You really are okay with babysitting me the whole time, huh?" Yes, Poe hasn't got sick of him yet and Finn knows he asks a lot of questions, but--except for Rey, there isn't anyone he'd rather spend time with, and he's pretty sure Rey and Poe would get along.
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