Oh, no. He hadn't meant to embarrass her. Quickly, Luke's expression sobered, and he ran his fingers along the side of her face, sliding just slightly into her hair.

"Oh, Rey," he sighed. "Not that it matters, not one bit. But this isn't the sort of thing you can really teach. Do I have some experience?" He shrugged. "Certainly. I was a starpilot during a war--you don't come out of that without some fairly embarrassing memories. But you needn't worry I've got... expectations. My life has been, while very active, very... lonely."