As the morning rays of the sun begin pooling into the room, Rey's eyes flutter open. A gentle smile plays on her lips as she recalls the night's events with Ben. She yawns softly and sits up slowly, stretching her arms overhead as she wakes up her body. Her eyes open slightly as she raises her fingers to her lips. They still feel warm from where his lips had been. Rey feels her heart flutter as her mind replays everything they did together.
She is brought out of her reminiscing when she hears a soft beeping coming from the comms unit on her desk. With a sigh, Rey staggers over to answer it. She pulls on her blanket and wraps it around her as she clicks the switch on the comms.
"Yes?" she say through a rather lengthy yawn before releasing the button for the other member to respond.
"Mistress Rey, the Princess - er, General requests your presence at once," the nervous voice of C-3PO states in a tone of urgency. Rey nods with another yawn and click.
"I'll be right there," Rey replies, clicking the comms unit off as she makes her way back over to her bed. She dresses quickly and walks out of her quarters at a brisk pace. Maneuvering her way with ease to the command center, Rey walks through the threshold to see General Leia Organa standing in front of the holomap. Before Rey can say anything, Leia turns towards the young girl and smiles. She waves a hand for Rey to join her.
"What is it, General?" Rey asks.
"I need you to go to the planet Batuu, Rey. You'll be providing some reconnoissance for us at Black Spire Outpost. We've received word that the First Order is setting up a base there," Leia explains.
"I thought the Outer Rim territories were off limits? The First Order has no right to establish a base on a neutral world!" Rey exclaims, baffled at the audacity of this dark regime.
"With the Republic gone, the First Order has no true laws to abide by. They would have never attempted this if the Republic was still here," Leia says with a sigh.
A moment of silence passes between them. Rey tries hard not to think that Ben was the one who would have given this order. She shakes her head and turns her attention back to the task at hand.
"So for reconnoissance, you want me to report anything suspicious?" Rey asks.
"Yes, anything and everything you can see or find out. Then come right back with your report," Leia commands.
"I can do that," Rey says with a smile. Leia nods and returns the smile, patting Rey on the hand.
"Be careful, Rey. Black Spire Outpost may look beautiful on the outside, but it can be dangerous. You'll need to keep your wits about you," Leia remarks in a serious tone.
"I will be," Rey replies with a nod. Leia pats Rey on the hand again, giving her a gentle squeeze.
"May the Force be with you, Rey," she says as Rey smiles and leaves the command center.
