Steady On.

Chapter 7.

Rey glanced over, following his gaze. The bar was absolutely surrounded by people cheering and laughing, spirits at an all-time high since this was a night that the base could fully relax.

She couldn't help the curiosity that pooled within her. Rey had never had such a drink, but she knew it made people loopy and out of tune with their senses if one drank too much of it. It looked fun, to give up the restraint and sobriety if for but a moment, but she couldn't deny that the idea made her a little uncomfortable.

Still, though, it looked somewhat enjoyable. If it was a way to ease the tension and anxiety she has had all day, having dealt with Kylo, the vision, and lack of response from the force... Then yes, Rey thought, she was willing to try it.

"Well, I've never..." she trailed off, feeling slightly embarrassed at having to admit such a thing. If she did say yes to drink, she wasn't even sure what to ask for.

From her time being with the Resistance and submerged into a world full of people that had teachers for everything, Rey had grown used to asking her friends for help.

Life on Jakku came with its ups and downs, but a part of the downside was there were so many little things she had never experienced. Rey was able to pick up a few stranded books here and there, even listened to old comm recordings that she found on ships, but still, the only thing she knew for certain there, was how to survive.

Yet, one thing was very different here; Yes, she knew how to survive, but her friends taught her how to live.

Rey was sure that was why she was so comfortable around them, Poe included. He always wanted to help her, and though she could feel some sort of longing for her, in a way that was more than friendship, she knew the help he offered was sincere.

Which was easy to take up on when she needed up help deciphering the words from the Jedi textbooks she had stolen from Master Luke. Poe wasn't able to make out the words, but still, he offered a non-judgmental ear when she needed to vent about the way the books called to her.

Since then, their friendship came easier every day that passed as Rey learned to trust him, well enough to experience having a drink with Poe for the first time.

At the admission, Poe's brows shot up, forgetting for a moment that she was new to things like this. "Oh! Well, it can be good. You may not like the ale, but they do have a spiked punch that is a good alternative, or wine... Why don't we-"

Before he could finish his offer, Poe was cut off with a small jump, having been hit in the knee by the one and only Maz Kanata.

Rey glanced down to the small woman and smiled widely, though Maz's attention was on Poe for the moment.

"Get away from the girl, you charming fool. Go fetch my boyfriend will you? I miss that wookie." She said, giving him a knowing smile. Poe chuckled and grinned down at her, knowing he was caught trying to swoon Rey.

"Chewie's at the bar with BB-8. Even you can see him from here." He teased. One thing he loved about Maz, was that he could always throw words around with her and she would never take it to heart.

Maz chuckled and pinched his shin hard enough to make him wince. "I said go fetch him. I'm sure all that flying about hasn't damaged your ears that much!" She laughed.

He chuckled again, and glanced at Rey, who was watching the exchange with amusement. He winked at her before leaving the pair, heading towards the bar as Maz had asked.

Maz watched Rey for a moment, wanting to see how the young lady felt towards the pilot, but was unable to pick up anything from her. From the distant look Rey had in her eye, Maz knew a much-needed discussion was to be held.