Day 1- Shaky Hands: Rex
Rex drew his hands away from Fives' body, but he didn't want to. He closed them together tightly to prevent them from shaking, but to no avail. He shoved them down between his legs, but he could still feel them tremble.
A hand was placed on his shoulder; it wasn't very steady either.
Rex turned his head to see General Skywalker standing over him, doing his best to give comfort. Though Rex doubted any comfort could come now.
He reached out a shaky hand and clasped Fives limp one. He stared for a moment at the hand, then looked towards Fives' face. Tears sprang up and Rex shut his eyes tightly, gritting his teeth together. His hand began shaking badly again.
He placed his other hand on top to stop it, but it didn't work. He choked down a sob and sank down even more.
Hands, only partially steadier than his own, came around his hands.
"Rex," Anakin whispered. "It's time to let go."
Rex knew he was right. And he hated how calm he sounded. But all the same, he let go and allowed Skywalker to help him stand up.
The General began to let go of Rex's hand, but the captain held onto it, sure that if he had nothing to ground him, he would do something he shouldn't.
Anakin didn't object.
The members of the guard bought in a stretcher and moved Fives' body from the ground onto it. Rex would have helped, but he was sure that his hands would only hinder them.
Next, they placed a blanket over the body. Rex watched in silence, but he wanted to scream. He wanted to scream, and struggle and fight. But he knew he wouldn't.
So he just stood there and watched, hands still shaking despite the grip he had on Skywalker's hand.
Rex looked over and watched as they carried the body out. He turned and saw as they left the building. Then he noticed Fox.
The commander was still standing there, helmet on, gun in hand.
But Fox's hands were shaking too.
Rex was surprised he had maintained a grip on his gun.
He couldn't tell what Fox was looking at, if they'd made eye contact, or even if Fox was really seeing anything at all.
Rex was about to say his name when Fox turned on his heel and walked out. But his hands still shook.
Rex let go of Skywalker's hands and brought his own together. He looked down at them, as uncontrollable as when they'd started.
Would they ever stop?