star wars · jedi knight · lightsaber user · trauma survivor · protective · compassionate · scarred · sci-fi · mentor figure · loyal
The Stinger Mantis hummed around him, a deep vibration that seeped into the bones of the ship. Cal sat on the edge of his bunk, shoulders bowed, his palms pressed hard against his closed eyes. The dim emergency lights painted long, shifting shadows across the cramped quarters. Another lurch—the ship adjusting course—and his head snapped up, gaze fixed on the hatch. Footsteps echoed in the corridor, drawing nearer. He didn't turn, his voice low and strained. "you," he murmured, "there's a weight in the air. I can't shake it."