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[notallofus]

There's tension on the Ghost. Kanan isn't sure if Hera's contributing to it at all, or if it's just him and his awareness of how colossally he messed up. Letting Zeb bet Chopper was bad enough, but Calrissian sold Hera as the end consequence of Kanan's bad deal-making and it just --

He's not even sure it's something that can be fixed. (Should it be fixed? It is a truly epic fuckup.)

But since avoiding Hera's only going to make it worse, he makes his way to the cockpit once they've landed again, and he won't distract her from piloting.

"So, uh -- "

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[notallofus]

"I won't," he says, looking up at her. Carefully, he reaches up his hand to rest it over hers.

"I swear."

[for_everyone]

She waits a few second before pulling her hand away.

"Then I'll go with you when you talk to Chopper."

Because that way is a lot less likely to end with Chopper's shock prod coming out.

[notallofus]

The sweep of relief over Kanan is sweet, and still tinged a little with guilt.

"Would you? Thanks."

Even if Kanan feels like he probably deserves a judicious prod or two, that doesn't mean he's looking forward to it.

[for_everyone]

"We should get Zeb, too."

Which Hera isn't particularly looking forward to, mostly because a conversation between Zeb and Chopper now seems likely to result in a mess in her cargo bay. But better to do it before they get any actual supplies down there.

[notallofus]

Kanan closes his eyes in resignation, but --

"We should. Want me to get him, and then we can circle up with Chopper?"

He pauses.

"Or I could go and get Chopper, and you could find Zeb . . . "

[for_everyone]

"I'll get Chopper."

Again, they're more likely to avoid any shock prods that way.

[notallofus]

"Right. Meet you in the . . . " He trails off, trying to think of a space on the ship that could survive a tussle without annoying Sabine and Ezra.

" . . . cargo bay?"

Since they have yet to really refill it, it's probably the safest place.

[for_everyone]

Hera doesn't sigh, just nods, and steps away toward the doors.

"I'll see you there."

[notallofus]

"Got it, Captain."

He doesn't toss off a salute as he leaves, largely because he's very serious about her title. He always has been, but especially now. He doesn't plan on forgetting who really runs this endeavor again.