#thekesselrun

[shmisolo]

That water’s too dirty to wash away your sins.

“They’re not sins. I didn’t commit them against god. There is no such thing as god.”

Then whatever you want to call them. Crimes don’t get washed away by a river.

“It’s a cursed river,” Ben points out.

No, it’s a polluted river. Curses aren’t real. Not like that, anyway.

“Are you really well-actually-ing me?”

Yes, I am. Because you’re an idiot. Some extremely oily and not remotely potable water is not going to be able to remove the guilt you feel about killing your father, turning your back on your mother, murdering hundreds of innocents, and helping the First Order destroy the world. Especially when you knew I wasn’t going to let you die.

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In which Ben Solo washes up on shore, very still alive and unsure of what to do next until a passing scavenger offers him a lift on her boat. Who is he now? Who does he want to be?

Written for @thekesselrun as part of @thereylowritingden‘s Summer Exchange.

the water won't have ya if the devil's too blind || Ko-Fi

[reylo-positivity]

@thekesselrun is amazingly sweet and lovely, always such a joy to talk to and a positive presence to have around.

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[endtheempire]

Pretty stoked on our next run. Come and check us out in Charlotte and Charleston before Easter and have a blast with us and @astemplessc!! #begintheend #endtheempire #thekesselrun #astemplescollide #charlotte #charleston #sightssetnorthagency #bands #music #tour

[melisusthewee]

Happy happy birthday, Melis! I hope you're enjoying your special day so far and it continues to be absolutely wonderful! And enjoy your donuts!!! :D

TOO MUCH SUGAR TODAY.

But thank you!!