#[[ Camaraderie ]] vimetxartem

[darktclight]

@vimetxartem​ said to darktclight: “How about this? When you succeed— which I know you will, I’ll take you out for dinner to celebrate.” (Cisst to Aukuna!)

This upcoming mission had the Zabrak nervous. Not for any enemy or obstacle that would be in the way, but the fact that this would be the first time working with other Jedi from the temple ever since he went grey. It was.. slightly nerve wracking, especially under the idea that they might judge him for straying off ‘the path’.

His lover’s words, however, brought a sense of peace to his mind, unable to help a light chuckle. “You spoil me, dear” Still, it was motivation nonetheless, and one he needed. “..If I may suggest where, perhaps that same place we went to a couple months back? Their food was quite amazing.” 

After a moment, he gave a slight sigh, leaning against the commander with his head on his shoulder like some over sized puppy “..I love you”

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Well. This put a damper on things.

Kass gave a small hum as she walked around her room. In a desperate call for power, she bound ghosts of the dark side to her soul. …No one told her that such power, and binding more than one ghost, would actually kill her slowly. Now she needed a cure, or she was gone by, she guessed, the end of this week or the next. She wouldn’t have cared, really, if it didn’t damage her reputation or teared Zech’s heart into pieces.

The sith sighed under her mask, the soft thuds or her boots making it known she was heading to Zech, standing near stiffly a little ways away behind him.

“…Zech. You know I do not ask for help often, but there is urgency in the most recent mission I have planned. Sit down. Let me explain.” Just like the mission, her tone was urgent, but there was cautiousness. How would she say this lightly?

Zechariah, to many people, was a heartless, cruel, dead bastard who only cared about himself, if that.

But not with Kass. 

Stars above no, not with Kass. He couldn’t even pinpoint an exact moment she managed to worm her way into his dead heart, but she was there, and she had been pretty much the only person Zech gave more than half a shit about. She was strong, independent, badass, and had a similar kind of sadistic sarcastic humor that he had. Honestly, what more could he ask for in a person? He was surprised that she could love this dead man walking.

He knew the sound of her footsteps all too well, simply turning his head to look over his shoulder at her and offer his usual smug smirk.

It quickly faded with the seriousness Kass spoke with. The bounty hunter turned and, with her being the only one he’d ever listen to, sat against the table he was previously facing. “...Okay..? I’m all ears, babe, what do we have to do?”

[darktclight]

@vimetxartem​ said to darktclight:“Cuddles. Now.” (Kass and Zech :Dc)

“Yes, dear, right away.” Zech wasn’t about to argue this. Honestly, he desperately needed some affection from his queen, so her timing could not be any more perfect. With a quick sweeping motion, Zech scooped Kass right off her feet and into his arms, heading to their private quarters. 

He’d then set her on their bed, kick off his shoes, and join her on the plush surface. Large arms naturally wove around her, pulling the sith close to his chest and nuzzling his face against her hair with a content sigh. 

“Will that be all, my queen?” The bounty hunter questioned, voice already much softer and more relaxed than it was moments ago.

[darktclight]

Shifty

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Something about this new guy rubbed Zech the wrong way. No, not cause he was almost as tall as the bounty hunter was; he had that dealt with with Cisst. This guy just looked.. not alive, in all the wrong and weird ways. And that was coming from someone who was already, literally, a walking corpse.

‘Cipher Nine’ or what ever. He and his partner ‘Cipher Ten’ were helping Cisst with some bullshit mission, some ‘delicate work’ or what ever the fuck was going on. 

“Hey” Zech finally spoke up after a moment “Yeah, you, motherfucker. Blink. You ain’t some wax figure.” Stars, it was almost creepy.  

[darktclight]

All in a smuggling day’s work

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When it came to smuggling, Audraki usually worked alone. But then again, ever since she joined Deadshot Donovan’s crew, she’s been working alone less and less. It was.. a change. She wasn’t going to admit if it was a good or a bad one, even though it was.. kind of nice. Hell, they’ve put up with her too long and too realistically to have been planning to stab her in the back, so she might as well enjoy it.

And make no mistake, she loved a good smuggling adventure.

Spinning her blaster, she surveyed the loot that Rashyyn and her had gotten away with. “Not bad” She whistled, holstering her weapon and setting her hand on her hip instead. “Dare I say, a pretty good job. Not as pretty as us, though” Audraki smirked, placing a hand under her chin. 

“And did you see the look on the managers face? Hah! I think he shat himself” She turned to her partner in crime, a wide grin set on her features 

[darktclight]

Brotherhood

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“Would this one work?”

Aukuna wasn’t the most knowledgeable when it came to makeup and jewelry, having no real exposure to it all his life. But he wasn’t going to turn down spending time with Tymbios regardless of what they were doing. He picked up a palette off the peg, turning it side to side to see how the light reflected off the glittery powders. 

“This one’s rather pretty” He then turned the packaging over, scanning the rather bare back, a brow raising in confusion “They never have an ingredient list, do they? How are people supposed to know if it contains something they’re allergic to?”

The Zabrak hummed, before glancing over at the jewelry section nearby “Are you allergic to any kind of metals? Or was it just a certain ingredient in makeup you needed to avoid?” He looked back over to his brother, a confused but nonetheless happy smile on his face.

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Genuine

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“Say goodnight, Zewa~” 

“Goodienight Cish!!” 

Field disappeared into their designated room for a moment as he put Zewa to bed, making sure the door shut quietly behind him on his way back out. He let out a quiet exhale, before green eyes would land on his Commander. 

“Hey, um.. Before you go anywhere-” He paused, one hand going to scratch the back of his neck while the other dove into his pocket; a nervous tick of his “Can we uh- Can- er.. I wanted to- uh..” Field stumbled, before sighing and deciding to just sit next to Cisst.

“I wanted to thank you, for.. you know-” Field finally got out after a moment, a genuine thankfulness in his eyes. “Everything. It.. finally feels like I have some room to breathe for the first time in, like- half a decade” A small, quiet laugh left him.

That didn’t mean he wasn’t still scared, of course. Hell, up till recently he had been absolutely terrified of the bounty hunter before him, but it was hard to be scared of someone whose saved his and his daughter’s lives in more ways than one. 

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@vimetxartem​ continued from here

The relationship sped through stages faster Rashyyn expected, but slower than she would have possibly liked. However, she and Field were finally married, and Rashyyn still wasn’t off cloud 9. Field was everything she dreamed of in someone to marry. Now they had a slightly calmer, but still adventurous, way of life. Nothing could make Rashyyn happier.

Except when she got word. She thought she was sick, but… the medical droid told her otherwise.

The Togruta paced around the main holoterminal, nearly chewing her fingernails off. What if Zewa was enough for Field? What if he didn’t want another? Of course, there were options, but… how would he take the news, especially about something unplanned?

She jumped in the air when she heard the main ship door open. She couldn’t help but force a smile. “Field-! How are you, honey?”

Field was always a speedy guy, and perhaps they did go through the big stages of a relationship fast, but Field did actually try not to go too fast. He didn’t want to mess up the one actual relationship he’s ever wanted and felt loved in. He still felt like he was still on his honeymoon, everything was just so perfect.

Though when Rashyyn was feeling unwell, he insisted she see a doctor. He almost went with her.

Seeing her up and about when he got back to the ship was promising, but he couldn’t help but notice how jumpy she was, and the forced smile. Not only was he still good at reading people, but he knew Rashyyn.

“..Love, are you okay?” He went straight to the point, walking over and taking her hands with his “Did you go to the doctor? W-What did they say..?”

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Sarentyl looked up at his older brother, a quick exhale leaving him as he looked away. Somehow, he couldn’t help but be annoyed. Of course, Aukuna would say that to him after hiding.

…Of course, Sarentyl hid.

‘That’s easy for you to say, brother…’ He grumbled voicelessly. ‘Because you’re neverafraid. Everything is smaller than you.’

He looked up at the sky before closing his eyes for a moment, a deep breath drawn from him. No, he shouldn’t get angry. Aukuna was trying to help him. He shouldn’t be mad about that or let anger blind him.

‘…The Code says “There is no emotion, there is peace.” You can easily allow yourself to put fear away, while it consumes me like power would to a Sith. What Jedi am I, letting fear blind me this much? You face your fears, yet I hide from my own shadow.’

Aukuna’s expression shifted from reassuring to worry, giving a slow sigh as he settled himself next to the smaller. He allowed some quiet for a moment before he spoke up to respond to his younger brother’s words.

“Just because I am bigger than most, does not mean that I do not fear.” He starts, looking over at Saren “..There are many times I have been afraid. Many a time I have felt the fear take hold of my hearts. ..Sometimes, that fear even wins”

Aukuna followed his gaze to the sky, admiring it’s unique beauty and giving Saren a moment to collect himself. When he looked back, Aukuna shook his head.

“No one ever said what I do was easy, besides.. There are some emotions I have failed to put away. I.. I don’t even know if i can still really call myself a true jedi.” He paused, turning his attention back around “..Brother, being angry at yourself isn’t going to help any either. There is no chaos, there is harmony. You need to find peace with yourself.”

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Say that it’s possible

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‘No-!’ Saren jumped, waving his hands frantically. ‘No, no, no! I-It’s not because of you, Ximena! I’m being absolutely truthful on that!’

The young Jedi’s heart pounded in his chest, and he almost shook. An abyss of dread was starting to form in his gut, and a pleading look took over his eyes. She thought he didn’t love her. She thought she was to blame. This was all his fault, wasn’t it?

‘It’s… I-It’s complicated…’ He worded carefully. ‘The… The Jedi Code… it forbids it. Romance should not happen with a Jedi, because emotions can cause bias, and then the bias to rage, then… the Jedi turns to the Dark Side. Ximena, I…’

Carefully, his shaking hands took the trooper’s, and he looked up at her in desperation. He wanted it, but… it was banned, wasn’t it?

‘…I want it. Desperately, I do… But…’ Tears budded in the younger’s eyes. It wasn’t fair! ‘I-I… I don’t know what to do-!’

She had overreacted, she could feel that she did, but there were so many raw emotions that it was making her head spin. Go figure, when she finally got the courage to speak up about the feelings she’s been holding back, her fears get confirmed. 

Even as he told her it wasn’t because of her, she couldn’t look him in the eyes, the sense of dread in her heart was too strong. Was it all a mistake?

The trooper bit her tongue, trying hard not to let her emotions cause anymore trouble for the situation. It was forbidden, and yet she’s witnessed several Jedi find themselves happy in a relationship with another person. Did she let that give her a false hope..?

Ximena finally looked up when her hands were taken, a shake within her own. She couldn’t fight back the tears, nor the hopelessness in her eyes.

“I... I’m not going to force you to chose.” She finally spoke up, her normally strong voice wavering weakly, and far quieter  “You’ve worked so hard to get where you are, it.. it wouldn’t be fair of me to take you away from that.” 

[darktclight]

‘ i long for a life i have control of ’ (Cisst to Aukuna, vimetxartem)

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“My Love..?” Aukuna questioned, closing what little distance between them there was as he sought the hands of the Chiss before him. 

“Is this what has been eating at you lately..? Or.. has this been an ever present weight? Please, ๔คภ, talk to me..” He let his voice soften to it’s more natural gentle baritone, his thumbs going over the back of his Cisst’s hands in a slow, loving motion. He knew he could only feel one, but it was the thought, right? 

Aukuna pressed a gentle kiss to the scars either side of Cisst’s lips, before one soft but solid one on the lips themselves. “I’m here, Cisst, you don’t have to hide anything from me- You’re safe.” 

[darktclight-a]

Cocoa with Dearest

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Audraki normally would be miserable on such a cold planet, being far more used to arid heat and dry deserts, but no where was miserable when Eluri was around.  

The Zabrak gave a soft smirk, glancing at the window at the ever falling snow. Inside, when it wasn’t brushing past her face in a way that felt more like icecicles than snow, it was a nice sight to watch indeed. 

Audraki turned her attention to the mugs, taking the second one in her hands and taking a grateful gulp, a relieved sigh passing her lips as she indulged in the feeling of having something so warm in her hands. The kiss, though, warmed the rest of her.

“Yeah..” She agreed simply, wrapping an arm around the other to pull her close- and to plant a warm kiss of her own to Eluri’s temple “Heh, you’re too cute for your own good, you know that ‘luri?” 

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**I feel like I should at least make a mini post about this, so remember this post? Well we talked it over, and if you hovered over or visited our blogs you might’ve spotted this before this post, but vimetxartem and I are in fact, partner blogs now! I’ve since swapped ‘VIII; One big family’ for the new main verse, ‘VI; The Stars We Travel’, so this is kinda an announcement/tag dump post, anyway follow your memes and have a good one ya’ll**