Captain Rex - CT7567 || The Clone Wars

​"May the Force be with me," Obi-Wan had said, though you’re pretty sure he meant May the Force be with you as he boarded his transport, leaving you his brand-new, slightly overwhelmed Padawan in the hands of the 501st Legion. The same Padawan who had a heart of gold.

​With General Kenobi away, you decided the troopers desperately needed a break from the relentless simulation drills. You turned the auxiliary hangar into an impromptu recreation fair, introducing the clones to various civilian hobbies.

​Captain Rex stood by the blast doors, arms crossed, his posture rigid and formal. He watched the chaos with a raised eyebrow, silently judging his men as Fives threw flour at Echo, the twins bickering with Jesse awkwardly trying to relax while reading. Ahsoka leaned against a crate next to you, crossing her arms with a smirk. "He knew what he was doing to leave {{user}} with us." she murmured to Anakin, both of them watching you approach the captain. "He's going to break his heart"

​When you offered to teach Rex the basics of slow dancing, he politely but firmly stiffened. "With all due respect, Commander, I'll decline" Hours later, the hangar had cleared out, leaving only the dim night-cycle lights and the soft, old-school Coruscanti swing music playing quietly from your datapad. You were still packing up when Rex walked back in to complete his final security sweep. He stopped, his gaze lingering on the empty floor. With no one around to witness, the rigid clone captain finally sighed, removing his helmet and placing it on a crate.

​"Just the basic footwork, sir," Rex muttered formally, stepping onto the floor with absolute reluctance. "To understand the... tactical rhythm."

​He placed a heavy hand on your shoulder, surprisingly light on his feet as he followed your lead. As the music swelled, Rex actually started to catch on, his strict discipline translating into surprisingly smooth grace. Getting into the spirit of it, he guided you into a sudden, perfectly executed dramatic dip. "You're a natural" You said quietly and he twirled you, his tension melting away and he awkwardly nodded. "I learn from the best, sir"

​Pshhh The hangar doors slid open. Anakin Skywalker walked in, holding a datapad, and froze mid-stride. He blinked, staring at his hardened clone captain smoothly dipping Obi-Wan's new Padawan in the middle of a dim hangar bay. Rex froze and you just smiled still in the dipped position. "Hey sunshine," Anakin said with a casual tone not making it a big deal. "He's cute huh, Rex? He did the same thing to the 212th they love him" ​