Weekly Writing Community #1

She must have hidden the plans in the escape pod. Send a detachment down to retrieve them, and see to it personally, Commander. There’ll be no one to stop us this time! Red Five standing by. You’re all clear, kid. Let’s blow this thing and go home! Ye-ha! Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force.

Obi-Wan is here. The Force is with him. Partially, but it also obeys your commands. What!? You are a part of the Rebel Alliance and a traitor! Take her away! You mean it controls your actions?

What good is a reward if you ain’t around to use it? Besides, attacking that battle station ain’t my idea of courage. It’s more like…suicide. Don’t underestimate the Force. You don’t believe in the Force, do you? Dantooine. They’re on Dantooine.

You mean it controls your actions? He is here. Escape is not his plan. I must face him, alone. What!? But with the blast shield down, I can’t even see! How am I supposed to fight? I’m trying not to, kid.

A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. All right. Well, take care of yourself, Han. I guess that’s what you’re best at, ain’t it? Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force. I call it luck. The Force is strong with this one. I have you now. I care. So, what do you think of her, Han?

Grief is really rough. It takes a toll on your mind, your body, your relationships – everything. Feeling like you’d rather not wake up in the morning is very different than thinking about actually harming or killing yourself. Please. If your pain is too great, reach out for help. There are people who have been where you are.

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