twitter user @ likewatercress speaks the truth
yeah, people go around saying the “i know” is like “haha obviously because i’m great, but i’m not gonna say it back.” which is such bullshit.
in context, with the rueful smile? as he’s going to his probably-death? “it’s okay, i didn’t doubt you. i’m aware i’m loved. don’t worry that i’m ending on a bad note.”
Even if you go back to the old EU, he only had like 5 girlfriends total before he met Leia
The reason “I love you.” “I know.” works is because of all the arguing/banter before that moment. When it looks as though Han is really about to be killed, they both drop all pretense.
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