He feels a kind of SUCCESS in catching Mako in a smile – his own not faltering in the slightest at the sight. Poe feels as though they deserve these moments – to smile, to laugh – despite the loss they’ve collectively suffered, they’re still here and that’s NOT for nothing. “Luckily, I didn’t really get too banged up – I’d say Black One took more of a beating than me, but we still came out pretty lucky. I think they just wanted to look me over t’be sure – standard stuff.” Poe laughs at the shove, shoulder rocking back probably a little bit MORE than it actually needed to for emphasis. “BB-8? Spunky as ever, far as I can tell,” he adds with a warm grin, “He’s pretty fond a’Rey and Finn so, I think he’s been hanging around them ALMOST as much as me.”
AT THE MENTION OF THE X-WING, mako would immediately nod in agreement. she had already taken the liberty to begin repairs on the t-70 model, making notes of some of the parts & pieces she would need to bring her back to fighting condition once more. it was a beautiful vessel to be sure, one of the best she’s seen in years. it would need extra care in her eyes to bring it back to it’s proper glory once more. the hand that playfully shoved him would rest against his shoulder, a slight squeezed offered at the mention of the resistance newest recruits, rey & finn. word had already gotten out that rey had taken off with the map to find luke, but no update on finn. she realized that he & poe had already formed a strong bond since the former storm-troopers defection from the first order, & wondered if he was aware of his well-being. “ how’s finn doing ? “ her tone soft mixed with worried uncertainty. “ any update on his condition ? “