It's leather for leisure and a Velcro for sport

[jedi_librettist]

Ben stared at his brother for a full minute before he said anything. He couldn't believe what he'd just heard.

"No! You promised, Bail! You said I could just be Ben still. What do you call walking around with you and an honor guard? Do you really think no one will figure it out? I'm not doing it!"

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[jedi_librettist]

"But you need to get some more things," Ben objected. "I can make it."

[middleoftheforce]

"You don't have to be with me when I get the stuff." It's not pointedly out unfairly, but in a matter of fact manner. "If you're tired, go back to the ship and rest."

[jedi_librettist]

"But I..." Ben sighed. "Someone has to watch Ani. I can't do that if I'm sleeping."

[middleoftheforce]

"The kid can stay with me." Simple solutions: often the best.

[jedi_librettist]

Ben smiled and squeezed Ani's hand. The kid had finished his own food and reached for Ben's. "As long as he doesn't give you too much trouble."

[middleoftheforce]

Solo glanced at the kid. "Think we'll be okay."

[jedi_librettist]

Ben ruffled the toddler's hair. "Be good for Bail."

He gave his brother a tired smile and stood. "Thanks."

[middleoftheforce]

"No problem."

[jedi_librettist]

Ben walked away, focused entirely on getting back to the ship without getting lost. He didn't know how much he'd be able to sleep this time but even a little bit would help.