On Wednesdays, Rey comes over and forces you to play Dejarik with her. She's only just learned, and she's practicing with you.
"Why?" You asked, the first time.
"Nobody ever taught me." She forces a smile.
"I meant-" You clear your throat, "Why are you playing with me?"
"I'm tired of losing." This smile is genuine and sheepish. " Finn, Poe, Chewie...they don't just beat me, they destroy me. So, you're going to help me become the greatest Dejarik master the galaxy has ever seen."
"And these are the words of the Jedi prodigy?" You smirk, " Your ambition is much better-"
"Ben."
"Sorry."
She bites her lip when she plays.
She's still fascinated by the holograms. It's old tech, but Jakku was not known for being modern.
You like the way she smiles when she thinks she's about to beat you.
One day, she takes down your defenses and wins. She actually screams in delight.
Laughing, she asks you if she's ready to challenge Chewbacca to a rematch.
" It's not wise to upset a Wookie" Your fathers words spill out of your mouth without your permission, "Might pull your arms out of their sockets."
You focus on the neon holograms of reptilian creatures. "You should go."
She doesn't.