Steady On.

Chapter 4.

(Edited 04/03/2021)

Later that evening, Rey sat on the bed in her small room, deciding that after lots of meditation and contemplation, it was finally time to get dressed for the event.

On the other side of her door, she heard bouts of laughter and greetings, groups of people already gathering in anticipation for the party. It was times like these, surrounded by so many others, that Rey was grateful to Leia for securing a private room for her, one that included her own fresher.

After a soothing shower, Rey wrapped herself in a towel and went to examine the dress that lay on her bed. Biting her lip, she timidly picked it up to take a closer look.

The dress itself was gorgeous, undoubtedly; A long sleeved, velvet wine dress that exposed her shoulders and neckline, dipping low between her breasts. Stumbling through shock and slight discomfort, Rey chose to try it on nonetheless, still in awe at the texture, taking care not to make any sudden movements with the garment as if it would disintegrate with a mere pull.

Pulling the dress up and over her head, Rey brushed over her abdomen with an open palm, smoothing any wrinkles that may have been created as she dressed.

To her surprise, the dress seemed shorter on her than when she had seen it on the bed, and it exposed more flesh along her legs than she was ever used to. Shuffling to the bathing room, Rey figured a glance in the large mirror wouldn't hurt.

Her reflection was shocking, and Rey noted that Leia, once again, knew exactly what she was doing.

Tanned skin peaked from the top and bottom of the wine-colored dress, the shade of it complimenting her tone quite lovingly she had to admit. The tie at her waist was longer than the dress itself, and Rey used her opposite foot to scratch at the tickle below her knee.

Still though, it was stunning, and the fabric was comfortable even though it appeared to hug her body in every way.

Rey watched her reflection, her cheeks turning a shade of pink from a creeping blush. Never had she worn such a thing, but she could not deny how beautiful the dress was.

With a sigh, Rey turned back to the small bedroom, caught off guard as something shined so brightly off of the bed that she nearly winced. Taking another step closer, Rey re-focused on it, finding that a silver necklace lay there beside a pair of black shoes.

For a moment, Rey was stumped in awe as she stared un-blinking at the necklace, studying the curves of silver, black and emerald gems perfectly placed along each point.

It was breath-taking, but what was so enticing, was the gem itself. It seemed as though from the second her eyes lay upon it, the force itself began to sing, to rise from its nestled resting spot and awake so ferociously that Rey nearly stumbled into the bed.

What is this? She wondered, hesitantly reaching towards it with a pointed finger. The moment she made contact with it, she was filled with promise, her blood heating and mind racing with possibilities, with determination.

Rey truly couldn't make any sense of it, and when she tried to scan it using her force senses, the trail went cold.

Whatever this gem was, whatever it was wanting to say, it succeeded in making Rey more than curious.

Inhaling deeply, Rey held the emerald between her thumb and index finger, giving it another rub as she tried once more to grasp it with her force, but still came up empty handed.

Despite the failed attempt, she carefully moved to put the necklace on, clasping the hook behind her neck and letting the cool metal lay along her neck, pausing briefly to let it settle, to see if anything else flowed from it as it had a moment ago.