*WEEPS* it's all so perfectly bittersweet! And a perfect reversal of roles with Hux as the defensive, unknowing one and Ben with the aching memories. That call back to "Just Brendol" though, how dare youuu. And the faded hexagons too -- I forgot to mention how much I loved that detail on the Finalizer when he was connecting the planet dots with First Order insignia and truly absorbing the meaning of it all. And is that the same 'best week of his life' holiday house from Cycle 302?? I AM GOING TO COMBUST. A++ 10/10 WOULD COMBUST.

Please update the thread with your Ao3 link when you're set up, I can't wait to stalk everything else you might write <3 <3 <3