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Unfamiliar {Han and Luke oneshot, post-Sacrifice} **Best Canon - Thanks!**
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Myriad_Daydreams
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Jun '07
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Date Posted:
3/15 11:57am
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Unfamiliar {Han and Luke oneshot, post-Sacrifice} **Best Canon - Thanks!**
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Title: Unfamiliar
Timeframe: Post-Sacrifice
Characters: Han, Luke
A/N: Hello. I wrote a fic today.  It's un-beta'd (sorry diva!) because I wrote it on a whim, as a reaction to the events in LOTF, trying to get into the minds of the characters. Not really expecting much feedback, mostly because this is a strange manifestation of my thoughts... though I'd love to hear your kind words  I hope this isn't too far off the mark 
As Han Solo, I can definitely say I’ve known the kid longer than most people. And I should know, more than most, that power doesn’t change Luke the way it would most people.
First being the only Jedi, then only Jedi Master, then self-promotion to Grand Master, it is natural to think all that power would go straight to his head, right? Not Luke. He’s about as far from controlling than any of us. When he’s needed most and his advice is the most sought in the galaxy, he takes it in stride, never placing himself above others. Heck, even when I’ve seen him teaching the little apprentices on Yavin he’s as approachable as it gets.
After Mara’s death, everything changed.
Suddenly the levelheaded, observant, and thoughtful farmboy-turned-Jedi Master seemed to dissipate into the rest of the mess this civil war has caused. Suddenly I’d turn on the holo and hear something he said, or an action he took, and think to myself “Is this the right Luke Skywalker here?” It hurt to know it was that very same Luke Skywalker.
I know death hurts, kid, but did you really have to take it this far?
Him and Mara, they were close. I could feel it, even without that Force business. I was skeptical at first, but over the years I’ve come to realize there could be no other woman for him—the complemented each other perfectly. It did not surprise me how much her death affected him… but is it cruel of me to think he needs to pick himself up a little bit?
He seems so empty. Unwilling to keep moving. The galaxy continues to spin on without him.
Now when someone walks into the room, its like he puts on a mask for everyone. Hides the real Luke inside, pretending to be the Jedi Master for however long it takes to finish a task. No more approachable Luke Skywalker, father, husband, and brother. Just an empty Grand Jedi Master.
Sometimes I think he leaves the mask on without realizing it, and even his own damn family can’t get through to him.
Leia invites him over whenever there’s time, and tries to make everything better. Hell, even I find myself saying sentimental things quite out unusual for me… but it just doesn’t help. At times he’ll seem to be all right, but it never lasts.
Sometimes I’d glance over at him when he thought no one was looking, and I’d see something in his eyes that was never there before. Or rather, saw the lack of something. His eyes can pierce a person’s soul, I’ll tell you. Be friend or foe, there was intensity in the way he looked at you. But at that moment they just seemed empty. Like someone had flipped off a switch. It was near eerie the way I’ll just catch him staring off into the distance, glazed over. That never used to happen.
After awhile he’ll snap back into reality after staring like that, and plaster a weary smile over his face. Who did he think he was fooling? I didn’t buy it for a minute.
He is a changed man. Leia has noticed it, Ben’s noticed it, hell I’m sure the whole galaxy has noticed it except for him. And the only person who could set him straight is the only one not here—Mara.
Here he is now, coming though the door of Leia and my apartment. Once again he’s got that artificial smile on again. Leia embraces him, smiling as well. I suppose it’s my turn now to exchange the frivolities of conversation and pretend everything is normal once again.
Wary as I was of the Jedi, we could always have a civil agreement between us. After all, all of my kids were Jedi, not to mention we’ve been through so much I have to believe in it eventually. Now when the subject gets brought up, I feel like its confrontation, Jedi verses non-Jedi. And that just doesn’t feel right between friends.
He clasps my shoulder, and I embrace him warmly.
It’s a hectic galaxy, and you need to know who’s on your side or else you won’t survive. It would be nice to know I’ve got Luke on my side… but half the time, I’m not entirely sure he is.
What I used to know, what I used to rely on, is unfamiliar now.
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Jade_eyes
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Date Posted:
3/15 4:21pm
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RE: Unfamiliar {Han and Luke oneshot, post-Sacrifice}
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Myriad, you nailed it!!! That's exactly how it would be if that actually happened Luke's like an emotional amputee. Your things on the whim are quite excellent.  Hugs!!!!!
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Jaina_and_Jag
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Date Posted:
3/15 4:25pm
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RE: Unfamiliar {Han and Luke oneshot, post-Sacrifice}
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Oh! I liked!  Very nice perspective with Han. And completely believeable. 
My favorite line:
And the only person who could set him straight is the only one not here—Mara.
 Too true. But we love you Luke, we're here for you. 
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Dana-Skywalker
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Date Posted:
3/15 4:37pm
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RE: Unfamiliar {Han and Luke oneshot, post-Sacrifice}
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 to Luke, and to you for writing this.
Great introspection, you nailed Han and Luke's characters -- they were both very believable, and I just wanted to give them hugs. Mara should be around to set Luke straight. Although, he'd never be in this mess if she was still around.
Nice job, Myriad! 
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Jade_Pilot
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Date Posted:
3/15 5:51pm
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So sad! We can only wish him some peace.
Well done!
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dancing_star
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Date Posted:
3/15 9:27pm
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That was wonderful!! Perfect job on Han's voice. Perfect characterizations. Loved it!!
Heartbreaking, but very believable and real. Lovely job!! Hugs for writing such a great fic!!
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Jedimaster_JainaSolo
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Date Posted:
3/15 9:42pm
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WOW...very deep. awesome characterization and precise analysis of Luke. And I loved it from Han's perspective. Amazing fic!
 Dana
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Idrelle_Miocovani
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3/15 10:01pm
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That was awesome, Myriad! You nailed Han's characterization perfectly! Loved it!
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divapilot
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3/17 2:49am
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Nice job! I like how you used Han's voice here. Sometimes the most incisive looks at a character's personality come from how people around him react, and this is a great example.
What is sad/creepy here most is the beginnings of distrust. But it's totally believable.
Good work!
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KELIA
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Date Posted:
3/17 3:50am
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What I used to know, what I used to rely on, is unfamiliar now.
That was so heartbreaking!!
Poor lost Luke.
I'm going to believe a day came when his family was able to reach him.
Great job on this
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JadeLotus
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3/17 8:53pm
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Very nice - I liked the insight into Han's thoughts about Luke.
Great last line.
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dancing_star
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3/18 3:47am
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KELIA posted:
Poor lost Luke.
I'm going to believe a day came when his family was able to reach him.
Me too!!
And Myriad, would you mind PMing this lovely fic to me for the Luke/Han friendship index? (which I hopefully will find some time to get up and posted soon  )
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3/18 8:58am
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Nice job on Han's voice!
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brodiew
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3/18 10:17am
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Well done, Myriad! Han's voice is at once a criticism of Luke and a lament of his change.
Now when someone walks into the room, its like he puts on a mask for everyone. Hides the real Luke inside, pretending to be the Jedi Master for however long it takes to finish a task. No more approachable Luke Skywalker, father, husband, and brother. Just an empty Grand Jedi Master.
Nice description of Luke after Mara's death. I hope he snaps out it soon.
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Mira_Jade
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. . . wrote it on a whim, as a reaction to the events in LOTF, trying to get into the minds of the characters. Not really expecting much feedback, mostly because this is a strange manifestation of my thoughts...
Okay, seriously, you need to write on a whim more often, because that was just bloody brilliant! Han's voice was so IC, and you've perfectly picked apart Luke in LoTF. Thanks for that!
~MJ
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Skywalker277
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3/19 3:55pm
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that was soooo beautiful!! That was just the Han I wanted to here about, or read about.
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