Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 4, 2023 23:17:11 GMT -8
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Lucine purses her lips in thought as though contemplating the veracity of Forcias' assertion that she enjoys him being dirty and then admits with a mischievous grin, "It's really more the cleaning up after getting dirty part that I enjoy," then jogs after him as he makes his way to the kitchen to give him a playful swat on the bum to repay him for trapping her in his arms. After the detour to the kitchen to clean the brushes leads to her being dragged to the bathroom, said dragging not necessary but fun in and of itself as the squirming and wrestling she does along the way gives them both plenty of opportunities to permit their hands to wander.
Taking one of the cold adult bevvies that Forcias sets on the coffee table, Lucine settles herself on the sofa, curling her legs up under her as she rolls her eyes at his suggestions for what they can do after eating and watching a holo movie, grinning as she says, "I am sensing a theme, then shakes her head and answers his first question with a snort suggesting the answer should have been obvious, Action, of course, winking as she explains, You'd just use the horror as an excuse to curl up with me when you get all scared."
As much as she would like to sleep in, Lucine intentionally wakes up before Forcias the next morning so that she can make him breakfast in bed, which in her case is not quite impressive as the bacon, toast and eggs he had woken her up with. "Wake up, Lucine says as she bounces onto the bed and lays beside him, setting a prepackaged Blue Bespin breakfast bar still in the wrapper on his chest and says proudly, I made you breakfast!"
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Elikapeka enjoys Delaana's method of trying to soothe her frazzled nerves that after being told to just be herself on the holo-call with the Hapan's brother, she crinkles her nose and smiles as she says, "I'll try, my Ceesi, for you, then puts a hand behind Delaana's neck and suggests, Maybe another kiss would help, before pulling the Hapan's lips to hers. Breaking from the kiss, more passional than the first had been, Elika, cheeks a bit flushed, brushes a lock of blonde hair behind Delaana's ear and sighs as she pushes her spectacles up on her nose and says huskily, Yes, clears her throat, then nods and confirms, it helped, I feel much more relieved now."
When the holo-call is getting set up, Elika finds herself unsure whether to sit or stand, moving towards the couch and then away from it, then wonders whether she should keep her spectacles on or take them off, taking them off and cleaning the lenses before deciding to put them back on, and is about to start worrying about her hair when the call begins and relieves her of at least that concern since she doesn't imagine anyone wants to watch her putting her hair, currently loose and parted on the left side so it hangs down over the right side of her face, into and out of a ponytail.
Waving at the image of Nash as he and his cat play around together, the sight of which is so disarmingly cute that it makes her smile despite her anxiety, Elika says, "Hello, adding unnecessarily, I'm Elikapeka, then adds another addition to the first, or just Elika, explaining unnecessarily, Elikapeka can be a mouthful, I know, then laughs as she realizes that Delaana has almost certainly told her brother her name, crinkling her nose as she says, You probably knew that already though, my name I mean, not the mouthful part, which, actually, I guess you would know, you know, if you knew my name, pointing at Delaana as she says, I'm sure my Cee . . . Delaana has told you my name, then rocks back and fourth on the balls of her bare feet as she guesses, She's probably told you more than my name too, right? Staring to tug at her right sleeve, Elika catches herself as she searches for something else to say and, stopping the messing with her sleeve as she realizes she is doing it, smiles chipperly and asks, So, how is the weather there in Nystao? Nodding for no particular reason while looking over at Delaana with an expression that silently asks why she hasn't shut her up yet, Elika reports, The weather here is . . . misty, laughing as she points out, You know it's misty. It's always misty here. We are known as the mist covered planet after all. Because of the, she waves a hand around the apartment as though they were outside rather than inside, mists. Nodding again, Elika smiles brightly and asks, So, do you follow any sports, Nash?"
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jun 5, 2023 9:57:56 GMT -8
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Prior the comm, Lana had winked at her Shakal after the more passionate kiss that actually got Lana to bite the corner of her lower lip. Deep down though Lana knew that the Architect would only be relaxed briefly and she was certain that Elika would start fussing once again. Not really wanting to make her feel more uncomfortable than Elika already was, Lana just sat next to her as the holofeed started.
Laughing at her brother's interaction with his cat who could definitely stand as tall as any baseline human sentient beings, Lana understood from her brother's statement to the cat that Lindsay was not home and that she had probably been dragged out by one of her friends. Nash always knew how any animals or whatever beast said or felt, one of his advantages. From her pasts travels to Honoghr, Lana also knew that Karamel loved dearly Lindsay much like her brother did, and those two were always in cahoots for whatever reasons just like in the past.
Lana was only smiling and waving at both Nash but also Karamel, she did notice her Shakal's look but said nothing of it, instead Lana just took Elika's hand and intertwined their fingers together. "Held my promise, like I said I would." Lana told her brother before glancing at Elika to explain "Before joining you at TaSpa, Nash suggested if possible we should get on a holo-call, and you can just talk together about whatever you want."
Looking straight at her brother who had Karamel on his lap, Lana was wondering what the cat was now telling her dad, as from what she also knew, whenever Lindsay wasn't around, Karamel loved to bug Nash too. "Kassidy, or Stefanie did the convincing?"
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Nash W. Leed
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jun 5, 2023 13:36:32 GMT -8
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Comfortably settled on the couch and listening attentively to Elikapeka, or Elika, Nash smiled knowingly and didn't look at her for too long each time as he really didn't want to make her feel more uncomfortable than she already was. Thankfully also Karamel was with him, and she just stepped off his lap purring, and meowing while Elika spoke which got him to look at the feline with a warm smile. Good at multitasking, but also following conversations, Nash had nodded with a smile to confirm that indeed he knew her name and the fact that he also quite a bit about her, but not all of course. Just enough at least.
Yes, she indeed told me your name, and the first thought I had it was a very beautiful and unique name. Replied Nash knowingly as the constant purr from Karamel kept coming and she even tried to touch the the people with her front leg until the cat turned around and mowed even louder at him. Lifting his index finger up with an apologetic expression, Nash rubbed Karamel's neck gently and just looked into her eyes peacefully while the cat just looked back at him before purring again. I know, sweetie. You'll be able to meet her in person soon, I am sure. Feeling quite content, Karamel just settled next to him and laid her head on his lap just comfortably.
Sorry about that, Elika. Nash apologetically said though he still smiled as he looked at the cat who he kept petting, Karamel said that you sounded a bit like her mom, and that she already loves you, and that she'll have to watch over you when you come here. Nash just decided to answer the weather question. Temperate here, though pretty balmy today. Do you miss the sun, just the sunny skies? Oh and also more documentaries for me than sports, really. Do you have any preferences? Nash asked dubiously then he shook his head pursed his lips thoughtfully. Not really the team sports thing, though I do like watching some of the racings, but I am more of a trek, rock climbing person type of thing.
Leaning back against the couch and just watching his sister interact with her girlfriend, certainly to calm her nerves, he decided to answer his sister's question Kassidy did, who else? You all had a nice time at the spa? Crazy as usual with your own attorney there?
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jun 5, 2023 14:18:37 GMT -8
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Groaning from being awaken, Forcias grabbed his pillow and buried his face under it before feeling something being placed on his chest after the bouncing on the bed stopping. Moving the pillow aside, and noticing the package on his chest, being the breakfast made, Forcias actually laughed, he was touched for the gesture, even if it was nothing compared to what he had made the previous day. He just grabbed the wrapper and placed it on the nightstand before turning to look at her and wrapping his arm around her waist.
"Thank you." Said Forcias sincerely kissing her lips to show his gratitude, he was already aware from their Naboo trip that she wasn't much of a cook and that most often she survived on MREs, well this was a nice gesture all the same, and so he wasn't complaining. Sitting up and unwrapping the Blue Bespin breakfast bar, Forcias took a bite and gave her some if she wanted some also. "We probably should eat some more if we are going to finish the painting on the man cave, and I certainly do not want to see the hangry side of you." Kissing her lips again, and moving soon after towards the kitchen, Forcias looked into the fridge to grab what he needed, fruits which he cut and some bread to toast them plus also some jam to go with it while he started on brewing some caf for them both.
"I don't think that'll take the whole day, unless you decide to go on a war paint again, but did you want to do something later, like hit the firing range, or something?" In any case, he wasn't too worried about how they should keep themselves occupied during the day, after all, he did also enjoy lazy days too. So it wasn't a problem either way for him. Pouring their cups with some caf and putting the toasts on some plates, along with their fruit salad, Forcias leaned against the kitchen counter sipping his caf as he handed her hers.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 5, 2023 19:21:13 GMT -8
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After eating the rest of the breakfast bar when Forcias makes the mistake, or intentional sacrifice of it if he wasn't intending to finish it, of offering her some of it, Lucine tosses the wrapper at his head as she stretches and yawns while replying to his suggestion about finishing his man cave by pouting playfully, "Can't you finish it by yourself? I was planing on doing nothing all day, and then nods in agreement when he says he wouldn't want to see her hangry side, warning him with a theatrical narrowing of her eyes meant to look sinister and threatening despite her playful tone, No, no you don't ever wanna see that, trust me, and turns onto her side to curl up against him as she says, I guess if I have to help out I will try and restrain myself from painting you rather than the walls this time."
Pouting again when Forcias gets out of bed and heads to the kitchen, Lucine follows him since she correctly guess from what he has said that he will be making sure she isn't at risk of getting hangry. "I sure hope not, Lucine sighs in reply to Forcias' guess that the painting will not take all day as, after sitting on the counter and being rewarded for getting out of bed with not only a more substantive breakfast than her prepackaged breakfast, but also caf. Shrugging as she bites into a piece of toast, Lucine grins as she says in a sing-song voice, Someone wasn't listening, after being asked what she wants to do since she had already revealed her plans for the day. Pursing her lips in thought, reminding herself that she is no longer living alone and that living with Forcias is like having a pet she needs to be sure gets regular walks and attention, Lucine offers, We could go laze around the pool after we paint, which would allow her to at least be lazy while providing Forcias with an activity, and then . . . she trails off as she hears her datapad buzzing from somewhere, shrugs when it stops and figures she can find it later, then continues,And then we could throw something on the grill and chill back here."
After finishing her breakfast and leaving the dishes for Forcias to look after, Lucine hunts around for her datapad in case the buzzing signified something important being received, and, after finding it under the coffee table in the living room and reading the message, tells Forcias, "Might have to do the grillin' and chillin' later than planned, handing him the datapad after replying to the message from the VeeGee in three sentences. Hopefully that means I won't be officially dead and broke for much longer, right?"
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Giving Delaana's hand an appreciative squeeze when the Hapan laces their fingers together, Elikapeka smiles as Nash compliments her name and then starts talking with Karamel as though the cat understands him, after which he amusingly explains what the cat had supposedly said to him. Assuming that her Ceesi's brother is doing that thing that some pet owner's do where they pretend to understand their pets, Elika plays along, leaning forward as though the holoprojection of Karamel were present rather than far, far away on Honoghr as she coos to it, "Oh, that is very sweet of you, Karamel. I am glad to know that I will have you to protect me when I visit, and love you already too."
Hoping that she hasn't made an even bigger fool of herself than she feels she already has, Elika tells Nash, answering his questions with marginally less awkwardness than before as she continues holding on to Delaana's hand and her brother's casual and open demeanor begins making her feel more at ease, "I do miss the sun sometimes, crinkling her nose as she admits, I am more of a homebody though, so not so much that I miss it enough to, you know, pine after it, you know? After Nash says that he is not into team sports and more into hiking and climbing, Elika laughs and admits yet another thing about herself, Oh, I'm not into sports at all, really, watching them or playing them, then, realizing she is sounding like the sedentary introvert that she often is, tilts her head to the side and smiles as, thinking of one physical activity she can claim to partiipate in, she says, Oh, I jog, bobbling her head from side to side as she admits, sometimes, when, you know, I have the time. After pausing and pursing her lips, she tells him something that she suspects her Ceesi has already told him just in case her suspicion is unfounded, I'm more into painting and music than anything, I guess."
More than happy to let Delaana take over the talking duties for as long as she would like when Nash asks his sister a few questions, Elika rocks back and forth on the balls of her feet while holding fast to her Ceesi's hand as though not yet willing to let it, or the sense of ease she gets from their interlocked fingers, go for even a moment's time.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jun 6, 2023 9:57:56 GMT -8
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From what she knew, the feline that belonged to Lindsay first and foremost just loved her owner and by extension her now boyfriend. Thanks to Nash's abilities, Lana was not surprised to learn that whenever he wasn't around, Karamel was his eyes and ears. Now that he even translated the animal's purring and meowing, Lana laughed softly and looked at her brother knowingly. "Pretty safe to say that you and I have a common type, Nash..." Lana didn't mean it the bad way of course, but it just felt right and obvious why Karamel would say that to him. A reason why Lana turned to look at her Shakal with a knowing smile, and even pecked her chin affectionately.
"My brother understands every animals he comes face to face with. Unlike myself, he is actually attuned to the Force, and he is pretty good with comprehending other sentient's speech, languages." Lana explained, she knew that her brother never made that a secret, it was one of his valuable characteristics back then, not that he truly ever talked about his past, nor did she for she figured that would open a major can of worms. "Karamel must have seen a little bit of Lindsay when you were talking to him."
Remembering his question about their spa day, but also Elika not answering that part, probably due to the fact that Nash seemed to be addressing Lana for that, she showed off her free hand that had been newly manicured and then glanced at her nails before grinning. "In retrospect, I probably should have done it like my boss, at least she won't be breaking any of her nails when boxing. I might." For she too, indeed had that in her workout routines sometimes when she hit the gym in the city, but it wasn't that big of a deal truly although that perhaps wasn't something that Elika knew about her just yet, as they were just starting to get to know one another before that hyperdrive mishap. "As for the crazy part, not so much actually." Lana did look at Elika dubiously because it didn't go overboard, at least not how it would usually go with Lily up front and center with the shenanigans. "She arrived this morning from her trips, completely jetlagged." Remembering how it went that very morning, Lana shrugged nonchalantly before adding on. "Though I am very sure that once she re-adapts to our time, I wouldn't be surprised if things go crazy again."
All in all, they did have a nice day at the spa, it was just a nice way to relax, and just reconnect one way or another. But that matter aside, Lana just informed her brother of what might happen the next time she does go to Honoghr with Elika. "Which reminds me, it might not just be me and Elika heading there, there is a possibility that your Childao's friends, and maybe their significant others too join. But I suppose one of them will reach out."
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jun 6, 2023 12:34:45 GMT -8
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Purring in response to what Elikapeka was telling her, Karamel stretched her legs before sniffing Nash's pocket and placing a paw on top of it meowing again, it got Nash to look straight at her grinning. You do know that Lindsay will call me a traitor for spoiling you. That got Karamel on her feet before headbutting him again and then rubbing herself against his cheek. Fine, fine, stop. You know I cannot say no to you. Grabbing the treat from his pocket and unwrapping it from its foil, Nash presented the bar to her but didn't quite give it just yet. Now will you please let me talk to my sister and her special someone who you have come to love too? Getting another headbutt, Nash just ended up giving her a treat before she dropped off the couch to enjoy that from the terrace, presumably to see when her mom would come home.
Shaking his head while rolling his eyes too in amusement, he again had his undivided focus on Elika, Completely understand what you mean about the sun, or lack thereof there. In the end it's all about what you are more comfortable with, and what makes you happy at that moment. And an architect too, so I have been told. The time when the senior partners of my lawfirm headed there, they were hoping to meet you, potentially about some offices renovation Shrugging as not really knowing the full details on that part, Nash just left it as such.
When his sister began speaking again, Nash focused on her with a knowing smile Looks like it, yep, Karamel just loves watching over Lindsay too. A reason why he had a smile on his face as he looked at Elika warmly before noticing his sister's nails, nodding and actually approving, it went with her current outfit, but he still chuckled at her lamenting at the choice of getting her nails done that way but also laughed at the non crazy that happened today.
Sounds good, they have been missing them, a comm isn't enough, which I understand. And I certainly cannot wait to welcome you here as well, Elika. Nash told her sincerely, I do not want to hold you both longer than necessary but I just wanted to thank you for getting on a holo-call with me, Elika.
After a little bit more exchange, and just bidding one another a goodbye, even goodnight, Nash hanged up the comm.
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jun 6, 2023 12:49:14 GMT -8
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While Lucine went for her search of her datapad, Forcias did actually wash all the dishes, dried them off before storing them back again. He still had that cup of caf on the side that he figured he'd wash later after finishing this, or probably after his second, he put the cup down on the counter and took her datapad reading the said message from the VG which Lucy of course replied to.
Smirking and handing back the datapad to her, Forcias pursed his lips and tilted his head on the side slightly. "You were never declared dead, just MIA, also Andros calls you by your name, now?" Asked Forcias dubiously and rhetorically. He knew that Andros had changed, but knowing that Vyridian brother, the man wasn't the type to be all carebear and rainbows so to speak. So yes, it was surprising to Forcias, but also in a way just heartwarming. He could put that under the assumption that Andros, the VG, but also the person actually appreciated Lucy too.
"New plan, you do nothing, I'll finish the painting, and you just go be lazy considering that this might be one of your final days where you actually can just be that. Do nothing." Grabbing her chin gently and giving her kiss, Forcias grabbed his cup and finished his coffee before heaving over to the other room to finish the painting solo or not, that was up to her, but as mentioned, it did not take too long, as he wanted this done and just let it dry off before doing the other finishing touches in moving in his stuff inside.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 6, 2023 18:46:43 GMT -8
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Lucine gives Forcias a suspicious look when he points out she was only declared missing, asking despite the fact she knows it was not what she said, "Isn't that what I said? Punching him lightly in the arm, she smirks and informs him, The woman is always right, kissing his cheek and adding with an eye roll, You really should have learned that by now."
Smiling happily and raising her arms in celebration when Forcias announces the new plan is that she indulge in the bed rotting she had planned on treating herself to while he does all of the painting, Lucine says, "I like the new plan," patting his chest after the kiss he gives her before taking his coffee and going off to paint.
Leaving her coffee mug for Forcias to clean up, Lucine goes to the bedroom and curls up under the covers with a contented sigh. After about thirty minutes, finding that being lazy does not suit her quite as well as she thought it might, Lucine gets up and dresses in a pair of overalls that are old and ratty enough to be suitable for painting in and then goes to help Forcias with finishing painting the walls of his man cave, managing to keep her promise to not paint him more than the walls, and even helping him arrange his junk in the room once the painting is done.
Dancing around the punching bag they have just finished putting up, the last bit of the work needing to be done, Lucine practices her footwork and jabs as she asks, "So, is your man cave all set up to your satisfaction now? Dodging back away an imaginary punch, Lucine lunges back in and unleashes a flurry of chain punches on the bag, then finishes with a shovel hook before she steps back from the bag and smirks as she asks, No posters of scantily clad Twi'leks or anything you want to hang up for decoration or anything?"
After taking a shower and changing into some casual civves, Lucine grabs her flight jacket as she tells Forcias, "Meeting with the VeeGee shouldn't take long, then frowns as she remembers how her principle can make her liar if the geek babbles like she has a tendency to do, adding a hopeful sounding, Probably. As long as Hekekia isn't too chatty. After giving Forcias a kiss, Lucine tells him with a grin, See you soon," and then heads out to pick up the geek.
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Elikapeka smiles happily when Delaana pecks her chin, continuing to hold her Ceesi's hand as Nash and his sister talk together while Karamel begs for and ultimately receives a treat that she retreats with to presumably enjoy somewhere privately. Elika looks surprised and curious when Delaana explains that her brother is a Force sensitive that has the ability to not only understand animals, but also other languages, smiling as she tells Nash, "That must be fascinating, being able to understand animals, adding with a laugh as she recalls the way he and the cat had been playing together and sees their interaction in a new light, and I'm sure Karamel takes full advantage it too, doesn't she?"
Without realizing it, Elika looks and sounds more at ease as the conversation goes on, laughing comfortably when the fact she is an architect comes up, "An unemployed architect at the moment, jokingly suggesting, So if your partners are still thinking about renovations, be sure to put in a good word for me. I can make it a working vacation. Waving her free hand, using her thumb to keep her sleeve from riding up and revealing the cross shaped scar on her wrist and forearm that is mirrored on her other arm, to let Nash know that he doesn't need to thank her for getting on the holo-call with him, Elika says sincerely, It was my pleasure, Nash, and I look forward to meeting in person soon."
Once everyone has said their good-byes and the holo-call is ended, Elika turns to face Delaana and puts her hand on the Hapan's cheek as she says, "You're brother is lovely, my Ceesi, smiling as she leans in to press her lips to the Hapan's and adds, Not as lovely as you, of course. Brushing an errant blonde curl behind Delaana's ear, Elika, being Elika, crinkles her nose as she asks in a mildly concerned tone, I didn't embarrass you too much, did I? With the babbling?"
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jun 7, 2023 11:51:53 GMT -8
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Lana had definitely noticed that Elika had grown more comfortable as the conversation with Nash kept going and just flowing easily. Again she was not surprised that her brother would manage to put the architect at ease, he had always been a great people's person. After bidding her brother a goodnight and to give her regards to Lindsay, Lana just settled comfortably against the couch, as she was still holding onto Elika's hand.
She had that knowing look and even batted her eyelids after that kiss, Lana kissed her once again but this time more passionately than last before pulling her head back and resting her forehead against her Shakal "Now why would you think you have embarrassed me, when there was no embarrassment to be had, my Shakal, plus I could tell my brother just like yourself have enjoyed that conversation." Pecking her lips once more, Lana tugged the architect's loose hair behind her ear and smiled quite content.
"But honestly, I'd rather not talk about that right now, as I'd rather focus on us, on you currently..." Releasing Elika's hand and moving both of her hands on her Shakal's cheeks, Lana kissed her again passionately, with want and need, and wherever that led them if Elika was willing just like she had been...
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jun 7, 2023 14:35:24 GMT -8
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"Later, your imperiousness." Replied Forcias with his own grin paired with a wink. Watching her go and definitely staring down at her backside, he bit his lower lip before actually doing some other chores, he knew he needed to get his laundry down, and he even did hers in the process, while that was going on Forcias just occupied himself like he would use to, for now it was just meditating, and he sat there in the room that was his now to just allow himself to connect to the currents of the Force.
He truly wasn't sure how long precisely that meeting she had with Andros would last, but he figured that after having spent all that time with Lucy ever since she came back, this was a nice way to just sit down and relax. After all, he was pretty sure that it wouldn't be long before Lucy was offworld again for whatever assignments or jobs Elika picked up.
Truly though he hasn't felt this peace in a while and it certainly was going him some good, which was the reason why when he opened his eyes again, he was smiling. Picking up his datapad and actually seeing an encrypted message from Horsea, Forcias read and smirked at the content. Well then he supposed he'd have to give Lucy, Horsea's comm frequency. Even if he was already certain that the Director of Intelligence was already aware of Lucy's, Horsea was all about private life, and whatever.
There were other parts of that message that definitely made him groan but there was nothing much he could have done about it, at least not anymore. Which was the reason why Forcias answered with a 'not going to happen.' Pushing that matter aside, he figured he'd take out the meat from the freezer to let it sit on the counter on a counter for now to let it defrost on a plate. At least it would be ready to be grilled later.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 9, 2023 0:22:11 GMT -8
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Delaana's first kiss causes a tidal flow of ardor to spring forth within her, and yet as their foreheads rest together after it ends Elikapeka can feel her old familiar anxieties floating and bobbing within it's waves, threatening to rob it's strength as they swell and she worries about how her body looks after neglecting her jogging, or how it has been so long since she has been with someone that her awkwardness might ruin the experience, about how she feels she might be betraying what she once shared with another that was taken from her should she allow what she feels for Delaana to grow more than she already has, or about whether it is just attraction or something more that she and Delaana feel for one another.
The next time their lips meet, however, Elika feels the warm, intoxicating waves of her concupiscence surge up anew, even more vigorously than before, dampening and then drowning her apprehensions until, when her Ceesi's cool, soft hands rest against her fevered cheeks and their lips come together once more, there is no longer any hesitation or doubt as she opens herself to the torrential surging waves of desire and fervor that match in intensity the want and need she sees in Delaana's eyes and feels in the frenzied beating of their hearts as they move into one another's arms and embrace as they surrender willingly and wantonly to what has been building within them for so long.
When morning comes, Elika surfaces briefly from a sleep deeper and more restorative than she has known in quite some time, smiling when she feels Delaana''s warm softness against her back and feels her slow and steady breaths against her neck as they lay together in bed, and then, not wanting to leave the safe, snug cocoon of her Ceesi's arms, closes her eyes and lets sleep take her once more.
Umgul City Morgue
Watching as Dr. Nic Claus, a jolly looking elderly human male with a snowy white beard matching the neatly trimmed hair upon his head, opens the body bag containing the remains of the unidentified female vic found in the Cetoasa Mountains, Nazani asks the medical examiner and coroner, "How long will it take you to do an autopsy and . . ."
Nic, chuckles as he gently removes the body from the cadaver pouch and then covers it with a sheet, "This is hardly your first autopsy, Detective Pakchoian. Taking off the white lab coat he wears over a red vest and white shirt, he says, Three hours, maybe more, as usual. You wouldn't, he peers over the rims of his bifocals while tying on his poly apron, want me to rush and miss something, now would you?"
Raising her hands and backing away from the slab as Nic starts laying out his tools, Nazani says, "Of course not, forget I'm here," and then, not overly fond of watching autopsies, excuses herself and steps into Nic's office to check in with her partner, Detective Kallas, who had gone to the precinct to start pulling missing persons cases matching the preliminary description they have of the vic, too decomposed to make using a holophoto to ID her possible. Kallas, having worked as fast as usual, had found eight possible matches for their vic based on her apparent age, height, skin tone and hair color, which is only possibly promising given that some missing persons are not ever reported, and lets Nazani know she had gotten their chief's permission to consult with a forensic facial reconstruction specialist to, hopefully, make obtaining an ID for their vic easier. Letting Kallas know what Claus' expected time frame for completing the autopsy is, Nazani starts brewing a pot of caf to make the wait more endurable, sure that she wouldn't be able to sleep even if she took advantage of the opportunity to do so.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jun 11, 2023 1:03:56 GMT -8
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At first, Lana wasn't certain at all if Elika was actually ready, or actually wanted the same thing she wanted right then and there. The way she had looked at the Architect between the kiss they had exchange, it was in no way lust, but edging to love. They had not truly spent enough time alone together yet ever since Elika had come back after that hyperdrive incident, but the three years built up for Lana, the fact that she still stayed here on Umgul, when she could have gone a long time now, Lana knew that her feelings had deeply changed on a personal emotional level. However if Elika decided to halt where this was going, Lana would respect her decision and would not force the issue.
As the moment went by, Lana could tell that passion was overtaking both of them and there wasn't anything that would stop this moment...
Morning came, Lana found herself spooning Elika, and had her arm thrown around the Architect's waist. Breathing peacefully, Lana slowly opened her eyes feeling quite content and actually this had been one of the best restful sleep she had had in a long time. Not actually wanting to move at all, or just make a sound, Lana did not want to wake her up but she could not help it, she kissed the architect's neck softly and gently.
"Morning, my Shakal," Lana told her softly when she noticed that Elika was stirring from her slumber. Having no care right now on how Lana looked, probably tangled hair, whatever, she just couldn't tear her gaze away from Elika which was why she was looking at the architect with a very content, and happy smile. "I hope that, just like me, you had a great time last night." Biting slightly her lower lip just remembering the previous evening them together, Lana knew she did not regret it one second, and hopefully her Shakal did not as well. Although not wanting to actually stir her anxiousness, Lana asked, "Coffee?"
Getting out of the bed after pushing her side of the cover aside, Lana stretched at bit and went to retrieve not only a robe for her but also for Elika. Putting hers on, which was knee length but also long sleeved just like the one she had provided Elika, Lana tied a knot and looked at the architect with a wink. "Refresher that way," Pointing at the adjacent door in her room, "I'll go make us some coffee, I'll be in the kitchen." Pecking Elika's lips softly first and then stepping out of her room, Lana went to the kitchen to fix them some coffee, and something to eat for breakfast.
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 12, 2023 20:35:00 GMT -8
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"Good morning, my Ceesi, Elikapeka tells Delaana with a warm, loving smile that only grows wider and is joined by a flushing of her cheeks when the Hapan asks if she enjoyed their evening together, serving as her answer to the question every bit as eloquently as any words she might have found had the question not caused her to become tongue tied while searching for the words. Sitting up and using an arm to keep the sheets from falling from her chest, Elika, feeling silly for her rather absurd shyness after what she and Delaana shared the evening before but unable to keep the timidity from rearing its head, nods with a smile as she says, Yes, please," when asked if she would like coffee.
Nodding once more when Delanna leaves for the kitchen, Elika lays back down and looks up at the ceiling with what she is sure is a loopy, thoroughly contented and blissful smile on her face as she feels a heady, dizzying concoction - of elation, excitement and just a faint note of unreality, as though she cannot quite believe that something she had been dreaming of and hoping for is happening - of emotions washing over her. Smacking herself in the forehead lightly as she feels her anxieties and neuroses beginning to bubble up as they are so often wont to do, Elika silently begs them to shut up for once, and then gets up, pulling the robe Delaana provided her with on as she tries ignoring her foundationless angst and goes to the refresher.
Joining Delaana in the kitchen, Elika, successfully battling her timorous nature so that it is not mistaken for regret or hesitance, walks up behind the Hapan and wraps her arms around her Ceesi's waist, kissing the nape of her neck as she purrs silkily, "What can I help you with, my Ceesi?"
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jun 13, 2023 10:21:44 GMT -8
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Lana, by the time Elika had joined her in the kitchen, had already brewed the coffee, poured some in two cups after putting some creamer and sugar on the side, and was currently cutting some fruits when she stopped mid-action and faintly moaned upon receiving that kiss along with feeling her Shakal's arms around her waist. Leaning back against Elika and looking over her shoulder as she let go of the knife, Lana moved her hand back to the architect's back and slid her hand gently back and forth. "There are a few things that come to mind right now, my Shakal, but I am very afraid that we might not be able to drink our coffee, or even eat our breakfast right this instant, if that happened." Her hand stopping at her girlfriend's backside and giving it a teasing ang gentle squeeze, Lana turned around to face her before giving her a playful peck.
"Now, if you could just stop turning me on for a few moments and let me finish cutting the fruits, that would be perfect." Lana told her laughing softly and giving her a longer kiss this time before glancing at the coffee cups. "Creamer and sugar, I don't know how much you put those to your coffee, so you'll have to tell me, or show me." Lana depending on the days, either she took her coffee black or just added some sugar, but not creamer, but then again it really depended on her mood, and right now she was feeling happy and just content a reason why her smile didn't seem to leave her lips.
"Then if you could just sit down over there, I'll bring over the fruit salad with some nuts, if of course you are fine with that?" Biting her lower lip again before stopping right then and there, Lana just waited patiently, and did nothing further, otherwise she knew she wouldn't be able to stop herself.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 14, 2023 1:20:13 GMT -8
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Pulling Delaana closer as the Hapan leans back against her, Elikapeka pouts playfully when told that breakfast and coffee might not happen should the things their closeness brings to her Ceesi's mind, as well as to her own, lead where those things might lead them should they indulge in them, "I wouldn't mind that happening at all, my Ceesi, and then giggling as her girlfirend's hands wander lower and teasingly squeeze, warns her, Well now, that certainly isn't helping your case for coffee and breakfast at all," closing her eyes as her lips are pecked, sighing theatrically in resignation after the lingering, sensual kiss that follows the peck as she reluctantly releases Delaana from their embrace.
As she adds a generous helping of sugar and cream to her coffee, Elika teases Delaana, "Only a few moments? I think I can manage that. It will be torture, but, she taps the tip of Delaana's nose with a smile, I shall endure it for you gladly. Stirring her coffee and successfully managing not to make the very obvious and very cheesy joke about liking her coffee hot, sweet and blonde, Elika lifts her hands up as though surrendering when Delaana asks her to sit down so she can finish preparing their breakfast free from the temptations their proximity to one another might invite, and then goes and sits down as asked, telling Delaana with a playful smile, This is me exercising absolutely heroic levels of restraint, just so you know. I can't guarantee it will last long, she adds with a saucy wink, just so you know."
Taking a drink of her coffee, Elika watches as Delaana returns to the breakfast preparations, telling her, "Fruit salad sounds delicious," and then holds her mug in both hands as she smiles upon realizing that, if only for now, her anxieties and worries about whether the night they shared means the same thing to them both have gone silent; nothing in Delaana's words or actions suggesting there is any need to do anything other than let herself enjoy the warm fuzziness of what she feels now that she and Delaana have taken their relationship to this new, excitingly intoxicating level.
Cipriani Arms Apartments
Swinging the door to their apartment open so that it bangs against the wall, Lucine calls out to Forcias, "Honey, I'm home! and then, as she hangs up her flight jacket, adds the almost necessary follow up that her particular sense of humor suggests should be added, Where's my dinner? Dropping onto the couch and kicking off her combat boots, Lucy plops her feet on the coffee table as she starts typing up a holonet message to UDF HQ to request a date and time for her to handle all the red tape her reinstatement will require, telling Forcias, Got a raise in that stipend I get for babysitting the geek, pursing her lips in thought as she thinks back on what Andros said and can't recall if that is actually what was said, shrugging as she adds to herself, I think, before, hoping that Forcias is actually here and that she is not just talking to herself, telling him, Gotta deal with some B.S. before I get officially reinstated though, then tosses her datapad onto the couch beside her and asks, Please tell me you're here and I'm not gonna have to repeat that all later."
Umgul City Morgue
Covering her mouth as she yawns and steps back into the morgue after leaving Claus to his work for three and half hours, Nazani sees that he is washing his hands and asks, "So, what's the story, doc? Autopsy turn anything up that is going to make closing this case a piece of cake?"
Drying his hands off, NIc tells Nazani in a somewhat uncertain tone that doesn't synch up with the playful glint in his eyes, "I'm not sure, but I guess we'll find out once I show you what I've found."
Arching an eyebrow, not sure how to interpret the coroner's reply, Nazani asks while waving a hand to hurry him along to the part where he reveals what it is he found, "And what is it you've found? Remembering Cleite's request for an estimated age of the vic to make narrowing the missing persons case list down, she asks, Got an approximate age for me?"
Still looking like he is just about bursting to tell her what he has found but intends to draw out the reveal, Nic jollily replies, "Ah, now that is an interesting question, detective. Would you like the age our mystery woman appears to be, or the age carbon dating of her bones suggests she actually is, or was?"
Stepping closer to the slab the victim's body is laying on, Nazani asks, "That mean there's a significant difference?"
Nodding, Nic decides to stop being coy and says, "The most useful answer for your investigation is that she appears to be in her mid to late thirties, which is more likely than not how old any friends or co-workers you might find believe she was. Her bones, however, tell us that she was actually over 900 years old at the time of her death."
Her eyes widening as she looks down at the victims badly decomposed face and takes in what Claus has said, Nazani says, "Only one near human species I know of that lives that long. She have the, she lifts a hand and rubs her cheek, things in her cheeks?"
Nic, by way of answering, takes a pair of forceps and delicately opens one of the concealed pouches in the victim's face, then gingerly pulls out the proboscis normally hidden in the pouch.
Her mouth curling up in disgust, Nazani waves for Claus to cover the body, no longer sure she cares to close the case, and says, "Anzat," in a tone perfectly matching her expression.
Nodding, Nic covers the body and, seeing the expression on the detective's face, says, "While I can understand your reaction, detective, I think it is worth mentioning that I have seen no bodies coming through here in all my years as coroner that had any injuries matching those a victim of an Anzat would exhibit, nor have I heard of any such cases in the news. She may have found a way to control her urges, and, he reminds Nazani, was still a murder victim."
Rubbing the back of her neck and nodding, Nazani says in a tone suggesting she is still struggling to think of the body as anything other than a natural predator with a uniquely disgusting method of killing its victims, "Point taken. Shaking her head, accepting that her job requires her to try and solve the case, Nazani asks, Did your autopsy turn anything up that would help identify it?"
Taking his bifocals off and putting them in the pocket of his labcoat, Nic chides the detective, "It? Giving up on what would likely be a losing argument, Nic sighs and says, Unfortunately, there was nothing I found that would make an ID possible. I did, however, recover fragments of the slug that killed her. Walking over to where he had set a small plastic bag containing the fragments he recovered, Claus gives it to Nazani and explains, Ballistics will almost certainly show it was from a Dissuader KD-30. The fragments themselves, along with the victim's skull bones and brain tissues all show signs of acid damage. Perhaps that can help you find the murderer."
"Maybe, Nazani says, thinking that the KD-30 is not a weapon commonly found on Umgul, and then pockets the bag and tells Claus, Let me know if the tissue and organ analysis shows anything useful," before thanking Claus and heading for her speeder so that she can go to the precinct and help her partner start narrowing down the open missing persons cases now that they have an apparent age to work with.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jun 14, 2023 13:10:38 GMT -8
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Just the way her Shakal looked at her, just the way she spoke, it was all enticing, and it really wasn't helping Lana that much at all. Which was why after Lana was done cutting the fruits and adding some nut to the bowls, she brought those over to the table to where Elika was sitting and just said in a low voice, as she leaned forward, next to Elika's ear. "What if I don't want you to show any restraint, my Shakal, what if I told you I'd rather devour you right now than my breakfast?" Looking right at the architect, Lana had that brief, just brief moment of clarity until she got lost into her girlfriend's gaze and just ended up taking her coffee to put it on the table to just kiss her passionately as her hands wandered to Elika's robe to remove it...
Several moments later, quite satiated, Lana was sitting on Elika's lap looking at her with a playful smile while they did end up eating their breakfast. "Definitely delicious." Winking saucily as Lana popped a piece of fruit into her mouth, she giggled softly feeling quite happy honestly and just carefree right now that everything was just perfect, and again she really could stop smiling at the simple thought that this was now her reality, her Shakal was definitely here after nearly three years, and she couldn't be happier, even if she tried.
Rubbing Elika's forearm with her free hand, Lana knew that Elika had been anxious about people seeing her scars, and with how their relationship had now progressed, it wasn't that Lana was curious about them, it was just that she really wasn't bothered about them, which she hoped that Elika would understand when she kissed her arm, where her scar was, softly. All Lana wanted was for her girlfriend to just love herself as much as she had come to love her. "If only I could freeze the moments we are together so I wouldn't have to let you go." Lana mumbled softly while she was kissing Elika's neck. "But I suppose I do have to be selfless even if every part of me wants to be selfish and not return you to your friends, or they might get mad at me." Lana pecked her lips again, and softly something that she apparently couldn't stop doing when they were alone and together.
Standing up winking teasingly as she held onto her robe. "Just going to go take a shower, feel free to join me?" Biting her lower lip slightly, Lana turned around and headed to the fresher to shower...
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jun 15, 2023 1:22:28 GMT -8
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Elikapeka is trying, after Delaana has brought their breakfast to the table and whispered in her ear and causing gooseflesh to break out on her arms and a heated flush to appear on her cheeks and neck, to think of something clever or witty to say in reply to the whispered question when her Ceesi's lips and hands make it easier to answer with actions rather than words, so instead of saying anything she takes Delaana's face in her hands and hungrily intensifies their kiss.
One hand resting on Delaana's thigh as the Hapan sits in her lap while they finally get to the breakfast that was set aside until other appetites were sated, Elika uses the other to bring a piece of fruit to her mouth, a lopsided grin accompanying her agreement with Delaana, "Oh, most definitely, my Ceesi, I am feeling very fulfilled, the grin becoming a smile as she realizes that she is feeling more content than she has felt in a long time, and that the anxieties that are so seldom quiet have been quelled for a longer stretch of time than she can ever remember them being stilled. Elika cannot remember exactly when it was that some invisible line had been crossed allowing her to feel at ease with her scars being on display, or when she had come to feel so free with Delaana as she feels now, and smiles as her Ceesi's lips brush the thin, white cross-shaped scar, wondering how it is that she is so lucky to have found and been found by Delaana. Lifting a hand to cup Delaana's cheek and tilting her head to the side to make it easier for the Hapan to kiss her neck, Elika sighs and agrees, If only, wishing that this morning, this moment could last forever even though she knows that is not how life works, and then pouts her lower lip when Delaana says that she will have to be selfless, telling her girlfriend, I am perfectly fine with you being selfish."
After replying to the invitation to join Delaana for the shower by accepting it and joining her, and eventually emerging from the shower, Elika leans her head to the side as she dries her long red hair while walking to the living room to get her brush from her backpack purse while Delaana is finishing up in the refresher. Once she has the purse and is sitting on the edge of Delaana's purse as she goes through it to find the brush, Elika sees a light blinking on her datapad that lets her know she has received one or more holonet messages. One message is from Andros, requesting that she and her lieutenant meet with him, and the other is from Crystal, making her smile and shake her head as she read the postscript about Lily. After sending replies to both Andros and Crystal, Elika sends a message to her lieutenant asking if she wants to go together to meet Andros. Returning the datapad to her backpack purse, Elika starts brushing her hair as she calls out to Delaana, "Do you have any idea where my clothes wound up, my Ceesi? Jokingly adding, I may need them eventually."
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jun 15, 2023 10:19:05 GMT -8
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Dimming his datapad after reading that last text and even when he had felt Lucine approaching, Forcias heard the door slamming followed by her words which made him look upwards the ceiling before shaking his head and pushing away from the kitchen counter before heading towards the living room and looked at her with an amused expression.
"I take it that it went well then?" Asked Forcias with a grin, obviously he already knew some details thanks to Horsea as he had just been talking to her. "Once you head to the HQ you'll be officially reinstated, and you got a raise on your stipend. Do I have everything?" Sitting down on the couch and actually leaning over to kiss her lips, Forcias leaned back. "Feel like grilling now or just want to lounge around and get some take outs, again?"
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jun 15, 2023 12:57:41 GMT -8
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Stepping out of the refresher with a towel wrapped around her body with a brush in hand, Lana pursed her lips and nodded knowingly. "Mmm, pity my Shakal, I quite like your state of undress right now, but I do see your point." Lana told her playfully before walking towards the living room and collected some of Elika's clothing and hers before putting shirts, and pants on the bed and then she looked down the bed and found the undergarments scattered around. "I believe this one is yours, right?" Lana asked her innocently, Elika's undergarment hanging on her index finger.
Winking saucily and just deciding to not say or do anything further otherwise they might truly not end up leaving her apartment. Lana gathered her clothes from yesterday and tossed them in her laundry basket along with the towel she had wrapped around her before heading to her dresser to get some of her clothes and underwear to wear for the day.
"Do you by the way need any clothing, my Shakal?" Lana asked genuinely as she held onto her dresser's door and gestured to a the variety of clothes she had, if Elika wanted, it wasn't a problem to her at all. Lana did have different sort of clothes, from casual to formal and just corporate, she did like fashion too and if her girlfriend needed anything, definitely not a problem to her. Sitting down by the vanity mirror, Lana started to get dressed into her sports clothes, figuring she would jump at the gym in the city once she and her Shakal went on their separate ways.
"Any plans for the day that I can hopefully interrupt from time to time with a message?"
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