[Poe isn't wrong. This is exactly why they're doing this, whatever this is. John still isn't entirely sure. What's important is he's been where Poe's been, and knows where he's coming from.
John said he would help Poe through this, and he meant it.]
You're not a traitor.
You need this. It's important to recharge if you want to stay sharp and on the level.
If you're in the fight too long, you start losing sight of what you're fighting for. That's when you make mistakes, and do things you can't undo.
[A pause.]
Good, because you're not getting out of it. I already bought you a surfboard
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John said he would help Poe through this, and he meant it.]
You're not a traitor.
You need this. It's important to recharge if you want to stay sharp and on the level.
If you're in the fight too long, you start losing sight of what you're fighting for. That's when you make mistakes, and do things you can't undo.
[A pause.]
Good, because you're not getting out of it. I already bought you a surfboard
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[ Because that's easier than focusing on the rest of what John says, no matter how true. ]
I don't even know how to surf.
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That’s why you’re going to learn.
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[Poe can imagine the cocky grin.]