Chapter 6: If I Were A Betting Man...

Rey watches as the guards walk away, leaving she and Hux very much alone. Well, as alone as they can be with Ben all but glaring in their direction.

"He's with you?" Hux asks, nodding towards the disguised Supreme Leader.

"He serves his purposes." Her voice is still husky, and she spins her finger around the delicate rim of her glass. "However, I'm currently in the market for some new...entertainment."

"Is that so?"

"It is. This one isn't quite as large as advertised." The corners of her lips turn up in a smile. "Quite disappointing, really. However, he does keep away the riff-raff."

Not funny. I can assure you I've had no complaints...

No one asked you and now is not the time. Given your size, how else am I going to make Hux feel like the bigger man?

There is absolutely nothing bigger about him...except maybe his ego.

Ignoring Ben's displeasure and implied slight against his manhood, turning her attention back to Hux, Rey asks, "So, you're here on a mission? Is it anything I can help with?"

Hux uses a finger to try and loosen the collar, tight around his neck. "I don't know if I should tell you."

"I'm very good at keeping secrets." To accentuate this point, she slides her foot up the inside of Hux's leg, causing him to react by more or less spasming and knocking over his drink with flailing hands. The liquid from the glass pours into his lap, to which Rey grabs a napkin and discreetly begins pressing the cloth into the General's crotch.

Hux grasps her hand, then, taking the napkin, turns as red as his hair and mumbles, "I can manage."

Must you be so…obvious?

What exactly would you have me do?

I'm sure Finn has made it to safety. You can end this conversation now.

Why? I'm having ever so much fun. Who knew antagonizing the First Order was as easy as this?

In response, Ben rolls his formidable shoulders.

As if to compensate for his unfortunate reaction, Hux says, "We're tracking a criminal."

"An enemy of the First Order?"

"Something like that."

"Ooh! Sounds exciting. What did this criminal do?"

"He's been stealing from us."

"That sounds incredibly daring."

Hux frowns, his entire face looking as if he's sucking on a lemon. "No one can steal from the First Order."

"This man must be very dangerous if the Order has sent such a prestigious General after him."

Hux puffs his chest out a bit and then clenches his fist. "I want to personally be the one to kill him."

Rey crinkles her nose. "Must we talk about death? It can be so ugly."

"Sometimes it's necessary."

"Well," she reaches out again to place her hand on his arm "If you stay with me, perhaps this man can enjoy a few more minutes of living..."

"I…"

"Imagine all the things you can do this evening, General."

Out of the corner of her eye, Rey notices Ben's formidable arms clenched, but he remains silent.

Nothing?

Oh, I'm imagining some things to do with you all on my own. Ben innocently raises a dark eyebrow from behind his covered face, and sends images across the bond which have Rey immediately blushing. Certainly, she's seen holos, but never where she is the star performer and never were the scenes quite so explicit. No doubt Hux has something similar in mind. He is only a man after all, scavenger.

Can we not bring Hux into this?

Why? Would you rather find somewhere private and-

"Such as?" Hux's voice is somewhat choked.

"Let us start with some time together at the tables!" Rey claps her hands together in delight. "Since you walked in, I'm feeling very lucky."

Hux's stern face instantly falls, as he's obviously been hoping for some sort of delivery on her suggestive promises.

Why are you moving? This is a safe location.

In case you have been too busy doing your silent sexy smirking thing in the corner, the gun is in play two tables behind us.

I… It doesn't matter. Hux knows nothing about cards.

I assumed as much.

Then what's your plan?

Besides making Hux lose heaps of money? I hadn't thought that far ahead just yet.

There is more on the line tonight, Rey.

I'm well aware of that, scoundrel. Just watch.

Rey smoothly moves off the stool she is perching on and 'accidentally' stumbles, more or less forcing herself to crash into Hux, who gladly catches her, his arms going around her entire body. Ben can't stop himself from moving towards her as well, only stopping himself at the last minute. Fortunately, Hux's entire attention is captured by Rey, who playfully laughs, and unwinds some of the layers of her dress from around the General. Hux offers his arm, which she takes, calling over her shoulder, "Matt darling, please settle the bill and bring some new drinks to us, will you?"

Utilizing the Force, and hoping for forgiveness, Rey casually drops some hints for the ginger to sit at the table where she recognizes the female creature Finn has mentioned. The blaster of Boba Fett is on display in the middle of the table.

"Do you play?" Rey asks, once again forcing a breathless tone. "I find all of this so fascinating."

Collecting the drinks, Ben almost feels sorry for the General. A man who has ruthlessly made his way in the First Order, a General feared by thousands...yet in front of Rey's flirtation, Hux is simply hopeless. Ben leans on the bar, quite honestly a bit enthralled at how quickly and efficiently Rey has managed the situation.

Not waiting for a clearly flustered Hux to response, she says, "How much should we bet?"

"I… Uh…"

"How many credits does a General make?" Rey asks impishly, then produces a fan from somewhere in the depths of her dress, and flicks it open.

"I… Uh…"

"Here comes the pit boss."

Should we make this painful?

How do you mean?

This man is behind the Starkiller base. I think he should suffer.

I won't stand in your way, but…

Yes?

The Force can be applied in many ways. Is this our best use of it?

I… Are you…?

You still need a teacher.

Are you warning me off of the Force?

There is a time and place to use the power. You'll do fine without it. You're doing fine without it. Using it against Hux is below someone who would call themselves Jedi.

I… I suppose you are right. Before he can say anything else, she adds, For once.

You are too kind, Mistress Jedi. What happens now?

Once he's lost enough money, can you provide a diversion?

Of what variety? And when?

Just wait for it. You'll know.

I'll be watching.

I know.

Although she would never admit it, she feels safer under Ben's protective stare, and turns her attention to Hux, who has begrudgingly passed over his credit details to the creature in charge.

AN: Because why shouldn't Radar Technician Matt moonlight as a sensual servant? Also, I'd love for Ben to be forced to flirt with someone in front of Rey... Reviews make me smile.