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The rest of the night is spent getting to know the small group you and Din have acquainted yourselves with, especially the Mirialan couple Garo and Bela Ville. They've been eager to get you and Din familiar with the schedule of the week, which includes a plethora of activities that make you want to curse Boba out personally. You listen as best as you can while you simultaneously plan ways you can get around participating. Din's silence at your side, where he sits with your entwined hands resting on your thigh, proves he's thinking the same exact thing.

You're laughing at something Bela's just said when you feel Din's grip on your hand tighten. You turn your head to look at him, fighting off your concern as best as you can manage. Din's gaze tells you all you need to know—but the sudden move he makes to bury his face against the top of your head further informs you of what's going on.

"We're gonna head to our room for the night," you inform the couples around you. You let go of Din's hand to lift yours over your shoulder and hold the side of his head. "Rix decided to pilot us here himself and he's exhausted."

Bela lets out a huff of sympathy. "Oh, poor thing!" she exclaims, earning a raised brow from Garo. "You two get some rest. We'll see you at breakfast in the morning, yeah?"

You nod at her as you lift your glass to your lips. "Yes you will." You drink whatever's left and set the glass on the small table next to your chair. Din moves with you when you start to stand, his hand slipping back into yours as he gains the faith to lift his face and bid farewell to your temporary friends. You can feel the way his pulse races when you take a tighter grip on his hand.

"Here." The word sounds suffocated coming from Din's throat as he lifts his wrist to show you the watch. It already has the path to your room set in holographic light, though your gaze remains fixed upon the tightening in his jaw.

"Are you okay?" Your voice is hushed as you wrap your free hand around his upper arm for comfort.

Din tilts his head and keeps his eyes fixed on the way ahead. "I will be."

"Okay." You offer a small smile and give his hand a squeeze. "Just keep breathing."

Din nods to acknowledge your words. You let him focus on the task of getting you to your room as quickly as possible. Your own worries for him stay quiet; you want to talk him out of this job and keep him from these uncomfortable situations where he feels so vulnerable, but you also know Din's own sense of honor and duty to his friend will keep him from listening to you—and the last thing he needs right now is to feel more pressure.

After a few more winding hallways and a ride in the lift, you and Din close in on the door his watch has been leading you to. Din presses his watch against the panel to open it, revealing the sight of the most luxurious bedroom you've ever seen. You have to keep your jaw from dropping as you observe the large bed at the center of the room, the crystal lighting fixture hanging from the ceiling, and your own personal bar. You chuckle under your breath at that. With the schedule you've been told about, it'll prove useful for the next few nights.

The door closes behind you and immediately Din releases a shaky breath. You move to stand in front of him and set your hands on his shoulders as he closes his eyes and tightens his fists. Din focuses on his breathing for a while as you silently remind him of your presence. You've only had to do this once before, on Gideon's cruiser. Thankfully, the circumstances now are a lot less upsetting than they were then.

Din remains gentle as he finally reopens his eyes and wraps his hands around your wrists. "I'm... going to use the 'fresher," he announces in a low voice. His gaze avoids yours and you don't blame him for it. "I won't be long."

"All right." You smile at him as you step away. "I'll be here." Din nods and shuffles forward to retrieve his bag that the staff had left on a nearby furnishing. You wait a beat before you go on. "I can wear a blindfold or something tonight if that'll make you feel more comfortable."