Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Feb 7, 2015 12:13:22 GMT -8
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Franz opened his mouth to begin with when Atlantis told him to not even bother to ask but then he understood entirely with Serrin's statement, from there he faked disappointment. "That is so..." Franz tried to find the correct word, but came up with nothing clearly and so he gave up and looked at Serrin with a grieving expression. "Okay I can live with that." Nonetheless Franz smiled warmly to let her know that he wasn't holding it against her, and he guessed that it was between her and Andros.
"Not from whatever Andros went through with Serrin, I was busy being traumatized elsewhere." He told Crystal with an amused grin, that being said, what had he actually been doing that day, oh right? Ryan and Ares were treating him due to a head trauma he had gotten from a lampshade falling on his head. "When Crystal's childhood friend is involved, it is very common definitely." Franz told Serrin as if he was confiding the most guarded secret and he even looked down at his nails that were still painted black, although Lily had nothing to do with that. He looked at Serrin with wide eyes and showed her his fingers. "Me at the spa, and me getting my nails painted black and I will not even start with the conversation that occurred in the steam room." Franz laughed softly and shook his head before glancing at Crystal and Lana since the two of them were there after all and then there was the restaurant.
Franz looked at Atlantis when his cousin asked him that he was in the city without them, Franz nodded and grabbed his napkin to wipe his mouth. "Yeah, see about that." Franz started to say as he looked upwards towards the ceiling. "Attorney General Jankovic told me that if I managed to invite Ayodele, my massage therapist, for what she dubbed bikini fantasy tomorrow, she wouldn't traumatize me at all." Franz briefly shifted his eyes and took a deep breath. "I blame Lily and our Toydarian waiter, and also to some extent Elika for telling me to stay in the speeder and heard back out there after I dropped them off here." Franz grumpily said before shaking his head and rolling his eyes even.
"But, that being said, Lily scares the hell out of me, and you were right," Franz slapped Atlantis' arm slightly and shook his head. "Lily never backs down, ever, no wonder she is the AG and Andros recruited her to begin with..." Franz shrugged and looked at Serrin with a knowing smile, he was in fact just kidding, the trauma well he had worse really, but Lily did not need to know that. "Oh, and I forgot to mention that I was the only guy there with four women, so imagine how that feels like when you are on your own and a lawyer is scrutinizing your actions, your words, that she retains that much and will use it against you when the time is right, Lily all by herself is the bane of my traumatic experience at the spa." Franz, of course, did not mean that at all, he was just joking and he enjoyed his day, he felt more like himself than he had been for a while now. He had Atlantis to thank for that, for telling Franz to act as Elika's bodyguard.
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Post by Delaana Wan on Feb 7, 2015 16:44:34 GMT -8
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Delaana kept eating silently but had acknowledged Crystal's reply, whatever the file the AG had received, she was banking on the fact that it was work related, and from knowing her more or less especially when it came to work, Lily could be workaholic, every one residing in this lakehouse was anyways. She was amused though by what was being said and she rubbed her nose just to cover her mouth before taking a sip of her water. Wiping her mouth soon enough when Atlantis asked her if they met up at the spa, Lana bobbled her head from side to side. "Just a fortunate coincidence really." She said with a knowing smile before glancing at Crystal since after all when she had walked into the steam room, she had no idea that the four of them would be there, really. "I was done at the gym and decided to treat myself after that, and that was when I saw them, and I got dragged along to the restaurant. She explained and Lana figured that Atlantis would know immediately who had invited her and whatever else.
Franz though was recounting things that had happened before she even got to the steam room and she looked genuinely amused. Lifting her right hand as if to say that she clearly had nothing to do with his traumatic experience, because she in fact wasn't, Delaana was more than amused by his antics right now, he really seemed traumatic. "To be fair, Franz, Lily did try to help you out and asked if you wanted to borrow her white foundation and her eyeliner?" She said seriously, but she was just joking of course, and the little interaction they had before at the spa really said to her that he was the kind of guy that rarely took offense despite what she had thought of him when they originally met back at Andros' office floor.
Smiling due to amusement and due to his rant, Lana resumed eating silently as from time to time she glanced out of the window to look at Elika and Andros in the gardens. She clearly could see them as the mist got cleared away and she was glad that she had bowed out from their moment together.
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Feb 7, 2015 17:06:12 GMT -8
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"Stay long enough around Lily, you'll understand what type of trauma Franz has gone through." Crystal told Serrin with an amused expression as she looked at Franz knowingly since he had said the same thing anyways and she realized that she had only repeated it, she figured that Franz could explain what really traumatized him. Though her mind had temporarily gone back several months ago when Atlantis brought up Roon, right. Crystal remembered that Serrin had contacted Atlantis and he had made his way to Corellia originally, then got to Roon and came back to Umgul with not only Serrin but also the Vice Chancellor back then of the Republic, those memories seemed so long ago when she thought about it while eating some of her pasta that was done the right way, so really Crystal did not understand either why Elika kept saying that she didn't know how to cook.
"Hold on a second, Pookie." Crystal started to say after she had wiped her lips with her napkin. "Do not make it sound like it was our fault or that we dared you to begin with to get your nails painted black because that had originally been your idea this morning." She said teasingly and then she pointed at Lana who had a point and she did not hesitate to say that. "She has a point, although you also said that Elika should be taking care of your makeover while Lily handles your wardrobe." Giggling at the thought and shaking her head at those great moments spent at the spa, she had to admit though that their waiter had indeed done a great job by pretending to having forgotten Franz's water. "C'mon Franz, it wasn't that bad, you have to give it to our waiter, he did a fantastic job of forgetting your water at the bar just when your therapist had walked in for her break?" And as things were said the rest was history. Ayodele was coming tomorrow, and Crystal was looking forward to getting to know her.
Crystal looked at Atlantis when he asked her what Lily wanted to talk about earlier, Crystal sighed and rolled her eyes somewhat exasperatedly before shrugging noncommittally. "To tell you the truth, handsome, I really have no idea what Lily wanted to talk about with you concerning me, and yes I am alright." She told him sincerely before reaching out for his hand and giving him a gentle squeeze. Leaning over to kiss his cheek, she sat back correctly and looked at Serrin remembering something that Atlantis had told her before. "By the way, Serrin, Atlantis told me that you were a practitioner of Broken Gate?" Crystal rhetorically said with a faint smile. "Do you think at some point, when you have the time or when you feel like it, you could teach me perhaps?" Crystal had already asked Atlantis a while ago since Serrin did start to teach him a while ago but he said no for understandable reasons, "I already asked him, but he doesn't want to do it because he keeps saying he doesn't want to punch me or throw me." Shaking her head at that, she looked at Atlantis again and winked at him teasingly.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2015 21:11:39 GMT -8
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Andros' earlier pained expression makes a little more sense after he comms Horsea and then pulls his sleeves down to reveal the bracelets that he has on his wrists; the measure seems exceedingly drastic to Elikapeka, but she says nothing since, as she is not a Force user, she has no real understanding of what Andros has gone through or is going through to have led him to make the decision, and only her concerned expression gives any hint as to what her thoughts are. Looking slightly incredulous when Andros suggests that Delaana might be similar to Elika in that she has not been in a relationship in a while and would therefore be feeling some apprehension, which seems unlikely to Elika given how confident Delaana seems, and how comfortable with herself she appears, Elika crinkles her nose with a shrug and says dubiously, "Maybe, as she knows that you cannot always assume things based on how someone carries themselves either. Arching an eyebrow when Andros says he will go big brother should Delaana mess anything up, Elika smiles and says lightly, Well, I guess I'll just have to hope that neither of us mess anything up then, won't I?"
Frowning was Andros describes how he is feeling after having devoted so much of himself and his time to trying to make things better for Umgul's citizens only to have so many of those same citizens seem to be ready to believe the worst of him with the allegations that have been made, Elika finds that she, again, can only understand what he must be feeling from an intellectual standpoint; not having been in politics, or in the public eye to any extent, much less having been wrongly accused of such heinous acts as Andros has, she can only guess what toll it would exact on someone. Breaking a piece of bread in half absently, Elika, answering what may have only been a rhetorical question on Andros' part, says uncertainly, "I guess it really comes down to whether you, or anyone really, does the things they do for recognition or praise, or just because it's the right thing to do, or maybe what they feel they need to do, or what they think is necessary. I think, and I'm just speaking for myself, I know it might be different for you, that so long as you know you're doing the right thing, or like you said, that you're doing all you can, then that should be enough. Anyone in a public position will always find that someone somewhere will question their motives or whether they are doing a good job, you know? Just look at history, there hasn't ever been a single leader that is universally loved or reviled; we seem, as a group I mean, to have a need to dig and dig into the lives of anyone in a public position for anything we can find to tarnish their image, or bring them down. The media loves to knock heroes or leaders, or anyone really, down; and the public eats it up. If you accepted the position of Vice Governor to be universally appreciated, or recognized as a good man or a good leader, I think you were being more than a little bit naive, Elika says crinkling her nose, her tone making it evident that she does not think those things motivated Andros at all, though she can also see how being doubted in so very public a manner would be trying for anyone, no matter how little they might care about public opinion. Shrugging her shoulders, Elika asks somewhat rhetorically herself, You know you are doing all you can to help the citizens of Umgul, right? Smiling she points out, And your friends and family know it too, so maybe that just has to be enough? Narrowing her eyes and arching an eyebrow angrily, Elika suggests, And if the press or some of the public are so easily distracted from what you've done by a few lies that are bound to be uncovered sooner or later, then I say frak them all."
Nodding that she understands when Andros explains, in answer to a question she had not asked verbally, when it was that he began using the bracelets to try and prevent himself from using the Force, Elika decides not to delve into the subject further since, ultimately, she has no way to understand what led him to make the choice to do so, or whether it is even a good way to deal with whatever he is trying to deal with. Returning to the topic that Andros had addressed prior to speaking of how long he has been dealing with his Force issues, Elika, not giving up so easily, points out, "No one, outside of us that is, knows where we live; the press wouldn't find you, if that's what you're worried about. Frowning theatrically, she jokes, So the only thing we'd have to be worried about being impacted by, really, would be your constant crankiness. Think about it at least, Elika argues, then grins as she says, I mean, you three could all speeder pool to work together in the mornings, and we'd all be able to mother or sister you when you got home to make sure you eat enough and get plenty of rest. Leaning over and elbowing him playfully in the side, Elika grins and says, Come on, it would be good for you, you know it would."
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Feb 8, 2015 3:59:36 GMT -8
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For the time being Andros just dropped the matter concerning Delaana aside, for his own reasoning although it did not show for the time being as he was more concentrated on that matter concerning he had done or what he had not done as his tenure of Vice Governor for Umgul. Only a few knew why he really got into that position, or why he had come to take that decision for what seemed a long time ago. Andros had not chosen it so to speak, but towards the very end he supposed that he really wasn't complaining about it despite the fact that he temporarily had been in charge so to speak. "The thing really, I do not need all of those things, I do not need to be recognized for something that I really never take credit for." Andros knew that it sounded that he was contradicting himself from his earlier statement. Either way if the people wanted to think the worse of him, then so be it.
The thing that really had been boggling him to begin with, he only had a few public appearance really. He evaded those to begin with so really, whoever did those was a Force user or was that much in touch with others' emotions to begin with. "I knew I should have never offered myself to begin with for that position, but I had no choice," Andros said looking at Elika with a frown and a noticeable glare but it had nothing to do against her at all, it had everything to do on how he felt towards his biological family and that wretched uncle of his. He did play nice back then, but he was appalled by his uncle's need and want to control everything and even try to get this planet under his hold. "The day you and I first met, I had just come back from a strenuous meeting with someone." Whether Elika remembered that or not, that wasn't important really, although he had never said why he had taken that position of Vice Governor to anyone, only Raan, Atlantis and Mace were really aware of that for being informed or present back in City Hall that evening.
"But I digress, the point being is that I never wanted to be into politics, I am soldier, Elika." Andros smirked at that thought, it seemed so long ago that he factually had been a soldier or just a generic Force user, or a Dark Jedi, at least that was how he branded himself but then again he had so many unresolved issues that he knew weren't going to be resolved overnight anyways. "But yes, I am aware that I am doing everything I can, but often times, I feel like I want to stop and give up on doing those things for the citizens of Umgul." Closing his eyes briefly, he soon placed his unfinished plate on the table, at least for now, but right now he really did not feel like eating more. It seemed like to him it had become unnecessary really. "In the end though, you are right, I don't care about what the others really think of me, or whoever has really done those things want to get by the end of it, but by the end of it, I am going to be done with this political bullcrap." It was going to be Andros' first and sole term for Umgul, and that was fine by him, whether Raan wanted to go on or not, that was his decision but for Andros, he just had about enough with all of those responsibilities.
Nodding when Elika told him that the press did not know where they actually lived, Andros was quite aware of that, Crystal always had that policy anyways to have a semblance of a private life, and more often than not he also had been quite aware of the fact that whoever had been assigned to the overall security of this place intercepted people who tried to find this place, always unsuccessful anyways since some decoys had always been deployed also. Andros soon laughed genuinely when Elika elbowed him, and he looked at her with a faint smile. "And here I started to think that you were starting to like my crankiness since you did try to emulate it a few times earlier." Andros said as he wrapped an arm around her and leaned over to kiss her temple. "Give me till the end of the night to think about it, okay?" Removing his arm from around her and looking at her with a softened expression, he figured that she would understand that he had just thanked her with that action of his. Taking his plate once more to keep on eating and also finishing his food, he looked up momentarily.
"Hmmm, Delaana won't stop looking in your direction." He commented before looking back at Elika with a knowing expression. Andros often knew or he often could tell when eyes were on him, or in his general direction... But that said, he stood down from that matter since that was Elika's private life but then again, he supposed that he was glad that she had found in the midst of this chaos the Hapan woman. "Don't overthink too much about who is going to mess up or not, okay? Just have that understanding between you two and no matter what no one should ever change for someone because they were asked to do so." Andros said with a thoughtful expression, he might not have looked like it but he knew about those things intimately and he was sure that Elika knew about those as well anyways...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 6:10:09 GMT -8
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I smile as, listening to Franz describe the traumas he had been subjected to, I try to look more sympathetic than amused by his recounting of his far more fun than traumatic sounding time at the spa with Lily, Crystal, and Elika. Arching the thin ridge of muscle over my right eye when Delaana pokes the first hole in Franz's tale of woe by revealing that Lily had offered Franz the use of her eyeliner and white foundation to go with the black nails he, as Crystal makes it clear, himself requested. Listening to them talk together, it is clear how close they all are despite the differences in their personalities, and having seen earlier how supportive they are of the Vyridian twins, it is easy to see how tightly knit their group is, and how it is a source of strength and a haven for them all. "Well, I say to Franz in a serious and sympathetic tone as I try to keep a straight face, I am glad that you came through your traumatizing ordeal relatively unscathed, at least physically. I do hope the emotional scarring heals in time. Looking from Franz to Crystal, lifting my eyes towards the ceiling to convey that I am not truly fooled by Franz's efforts to paint the experience at the spa as in any way traumatic, I say in a somber tone accompanied by an amused expression, I shall heed all that Franz and you have said, and consider myself forewarned about Lily's penchant for dispensing trauma then."
As Crystal and Atlantis speak together, I turn to Franz and, recalling what he had said earlier about the plans for tomorrow, ask, "Tomorrow's gathering is a bikini fantasy themed one I take it? Trying to keep a straight face, I say in a sympathetic and concerned tone, I hope you do not find it as traumatic as your day at the spa proved to be. Perhaps your new friend will be able to keep you safe from harm," I suggest, managing to maintain my serious tone and expression even though I am sure that Franz will know I am merely gently kidding him.
Nodding with a smile when Crystal asks if I would be willing to teach her Broken Gate, I say, "I would be more than happy to share my knowledge with you, be it Broken Gate or any thing else I might know that you wish to learn. Laughing when she speaks of Atlantis' reluctance to instruct her in Broken Gate, I say, That does indeed sound familiar, as Atlantis had shared his views on the subject with me during our journey to Roon. The academy is sure to have spaces available for training, and yet Crystal might prefer to learn in her own space, and so I say to her, Let me know when you would like to begin, and we can arrange how often and where to practice."
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Feb 8, 2015 9:45:15 GMT -8
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Franz faked a theatrical gasp and even pretended to be shocked when Lana said a few things and those things were even confirmed by Crystal. "That's not helping, you two." Franz huffed before shaking his head obviously he was just joking about his complaints but he still looked serious despite his theatrics. Now even Serrin seemed to try and keep her seriousness, he could just see it, she really wanted to laugh, well good because so did he. What wasn't amusing by the whole story anyways. "Serrin, please at least do try to look sincere with those statement of yours." He told her teasingly as he soon pursed his lips and started to chuckle and just shake his head. "Okay, okay... I admit that was completely ridiculous but it won't change the fact that Lily still scares me and she can be traumatizing."
He was actually quite content of his day if he did not take into consideration that whole thing with the press and the entire accusation. Obviously none of them believed that, and it was quite easy to just be trouble free somehow in this space. "It was a little bad, just a teensie bit, I blame Lily it's totally her fault." His eyes widened and he looked around just to make sure that the coast was clear really and that hopefully Lily wasn't going to walk right back into the living room. "Mhmm, pool party, Lily's own bikini fantasy apparently." Franz rolled his eyes playfully at that before shaking his head, he supposed that Serrin did have a point about that, perhaps so, but then again he wasn't really expecting Ayodele to safeguard him from those what could be traumatic experiences tomorrow. "I might also need an entire durasteel wall between me and Lily." Franz was joking really and he also got the fact that Serrin was indeed just teasing him, no offense at all, it was funny talk and it allowed for the environment to just be chilled and clearly be trouble free for now.
"If I survive tomorrow, I may do something drastic and I may even agree to sing for Lily's benefit." He probably shouldn't have said that at all, well damn, that was going to be a tough situation for him. But that aside, Franz looked from Crystal to Serrin and even Atlantis when Broken Gate was brought up and Atlantis refusing to teach Crystal to begin with. "Atlantis really, why can't you indulge your girl to some physical training when necessary huh?" Franz's eyes widened when he realized what he had just blurted out might have taken the wrong way, and really he was glad that Lily wasn't here just yet, at least for now...
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Feb 8, 2015 10:26:16 GMT -8
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While the folks are talking in the living room, I had taken that opportunity to excuse myself, so I could hook my datapad up to my dataterminal, I have stayed in the office that I have come to share with Kayne to check on the progress of that transfer. Cringing at the fact that it really is a huge file once I open it, I find myself with all of Monite's cases and all of his background info. Well that is ... Sighing softly and skimming the document to focus for the time being on the cases that Monite's has won, I shake my head and decided to come back to that later, really much much later one because I am quite certain that this is going to take me all night and I am probably being rude right now.
But I definitely keep in mind to perhaps thank that paralegal for the document because quite frankly I am a little impressed by that amount of work, especially on a weekend. I'll decide what to do on the start of the week ... Stepping out of the office and hearing that the food is ready, honestly for the time being, I am not that hungry, so I gesture that I will eat later and that everyone else should go ahead without me really, even Ryan if he wants to, I really don't care since obviously right this instant I have more in mind the fact that Monite has won most of his cases and he seems to be a narcissist who just thrives for attention, no wonder he took this case.
Looking up from my screen when I notice Ryan walking into the office to tell me that it is time to eat, I nod to let him know that I have heard him but soon enough I feel that need to sneeze which I do and I furrow my eyebrows before gesturing to Ryan that I'll be there in a minute and that he should go ahead. Now, who the heck is talking about me now ... One way to find out, which is why I walk out of the office and find myself into the living room, hearing my name spoken a few times. "No wonder I went into a sneezing fit a moment ago." Glaring warningly at Pookie but also playfully, I just walk away to go retrieve some food, only the salad for now, since I don't feel like pasta just yet and return to the living room and sit down on the couch looking at Serrin thoughtfully. "You have probably heard a few things about me, and those things are probably true but really, don't believe that Franz is that innocent at all."
Winking teasingly at Pookie, I start eating my salad, not really that hungry but I suppose that this beats than being locked up into the office with that novel, I remember though that I still need to speak with Lover Boy about something that I really need to ask him because it's to make a point. "Lover boy, answer me this, what if you were told that your girl was called hot mom?" I ask him dubiously before lifting my hand for whatever reaction he might give me then and there. "Oh don't worry, she is not pregnant yet, although gorgeous and I are waiting for that so we can plan that baby shower, although I can only take part in that if and when I do cook for a week." Making a face at that before looking at Crystal and poking my tongue out at her, before looking back at lover boy expectantly.
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Feb 8, 2015 12:27:32 GMT -8
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"I am very sure that Lily did you a favor, Franz..." Atlantis told him with a knowing smile as per Lily's instructions, Atlantis supposed. Trauma or inviting Ayodele, Franz's masseuse, as Atlantis found out. It really was a no brainer at all, and he was guessing that Franz had done it, perhaps had met up with her back in the city. Feeling a slap from Franz, Atlantis looked at his cousin with a 'what else did you expect' kind of look as he finished his meal and just put his plate down onto the table right there. "I told you that was the case about me, but you did not believe me at all, so don't look at me for backup, and besides whether you were the only guy or not, it wouldn't have changed a thing. Lily is an army all by herself." Atlantis said playfully, which had some truth in there anyways, but yes Lily could be relentless, but she also had that faculty to make people comfortable and make them have a good time. It was what he liked about her.
Atlantis looked at Delaana when she explained how they all met up and apparently she had been dragged to the restaurant, Atlantis chuckled at that and soon shook his head. "Let me guess, Lily again?" Atlantis asked rhetorically, really he wasn't surprised at all, more often than not the Attorney General was the architect to several schemes, just like for Elika and Lana he supposed, but despite his curiosity on how all of that worked out, Atlantis did not ask and would never toy with the asking part.
Currently though he was glad that he was no longer eating or that he wasn't drinking because the subtle pun tossed in his direction by both Serrin and Crystal on one side but also Franz on the other just made him blink a few times and he looked at them just deciding to remain silent for now, really lest he got into trouble, he wasn't going to speak at all because that clearly was starting to look like a minefield to him. Atlantis tried to recompose himself before looking at Franz with narrowed eyes. "Franz, do not make me slap your head upside." Atlantis muttered through his lips before he rolled his eyes and shook his head. "You already should know it by now, I do not punch, or kick even throw because that is just too weird for me." Atlantis shuddered at the thought. Of course Serrin remembered that, it was on their way to Roon, she taught him some moves in Broken Gate, and he had been paying attention of course but there was no way for him to execute those moves on Serrin, no way. Just impossible. "Really Serrin you are breaking my heart, that should have been our secret." He told her jokingly as he laughed at the thought.
His laughter was cut short when Lily herself showed up and his eyes widened for a moment, although he wasn't prepared for what came next at all when she came back from the kitchen. His eyes widened again at her question and he briefly glanced at Crystal for a moment he was wondering if she had been pregnant but Lily had provided that answer. "Ha..." Atlantis started to laugh a little nervously but thankfully it was right at that moment when he heard his datapad signaling him that he had received a message. He knew though that he wouldn't get away so easily, so he just looked at Lily and shrugged slightly. "I'd say it was untrue for the second part, but I would also say that the adjective befits her, but either way, since that nickname isn't about me, I would also say to ask her permission before calling her or referring her as such."
Atlantis answered, and he stopped there before looking at Crystal for a moment but soon he took his datapad and read the message from ATC. "It appears that Master Calmcacil has arrived. So," After sending a thank you message for the notification, he pocketed his datapad again and looked at everyone apologetically since he had to take his leave for a few hours no doubt and finally his gaze found Serrin's. "When you are ready, just let me know so we can go?" He suggested as he placed his hand on Crystal's lower back and leaned over to kiss her cheek. "I don't know if I'll be back tonight, but either way don't wait up, okay?"
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Feb 8, 2015 14:21:51 GMT -8
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Crystal saw Serrin's look which got her to only nod with pursed lips as she looked back at Franz innocently. "I thought you were wanting to build your immunity when it came to Lily?" Crystal retorted teasingly after Franz had said that she wasn't helping at all. It was a fact she wasn't helping but then again she saw no clear depiction of Franz truly being traumatized despite his theatrics. Fact was, Crystal was glad to see him that way especially that from when she had seen him again after such a long while, he seemed too serious and too withdrawn, he wasn't the Franz she had come to know and now he was just here, acting like a clown as Atlantis always put it.
Soon enough, Crystal winced at the thought that Franz would even get to singing if he did survive tomorrow. Clearly that was a bad idea, not because she did not believe he could sing, but Lily would not only drag him to singing but she would also drag Crystal in the process. "Don't bring that up, Pookie." Crystal told him with a playful grin and wide eyes. Hopefully that would be forgotten and it wouldn't be brought up by Lily any time soon because that often times ended up in weird situations, at least those were her memories from Coruscant and Alderaan. Crystal winked at Franz and placed her index finger over her lips to tell him to actually not say anything further about having a karaoke any time soon, she put her hand down on her lap and looked at Serrin when she agreed to teaching Crystal in Broken Gate. "Obviously he hasn't changed at all in that department." Crystal said as her attention momentarily turned to Franz when she heard his comment but ultimately she returned her focus onto Serrin. "Here or there at the academy, I do not mind." Crystal sincerely said as she nodded grateful that perhaps she would have the chance to learn more potentially. But for now she would stick to Broken Gate, "We can certainly talk about details at another time." Crystal knew that the case about Andros and Atlantis would be taking precedence, and there was no way she would impose her own schedule on Serrin when really, her learning of the art could come for later, much, much later.
Crystal glanced at Atlantis when he jested about Serrin breaking his heart, and she only shook her head before rolling her eyes but before she could even come up with something to say about that, Lily had joined them with a clear cut statement. Crystal lifted her hand as if to say that she was innocent, although she wondered where her brother was... "Where is Ryan, did you cuff him some place?" She asked nonchalantly with an arched eyebrow. Right now she was regretting to having asked that question as she knew that sooner or later it was going to backfire at her. Like right now, Crystal looked upwards somewhat exasperatedly before glancing meaningfully at Serrin to convey that this was it. "Conditions, baby girl, conditions." Crystal looked at her childhood friend and shook her head but then she looked at Atlantis with a warm and loving expression, just in silence.
Alas, all pleasant moments came to an end like this one for Atlantis had been notified that the Jedi from Felucia had arrived, Crystal nodded understanding completely and she just looked at him for a moment. "We'll see," She told him softly before pecking his lips. Looking at Serrin this time, since she might have been done with her salad also, Crystal smiled warmly and told her. "Please just leave it on the table, also perhaps see you tomorrow?" Considering that she did invite Serrin to come but she'd understand if she wasn't able to make it now that another Jedi had arrived, Crystal was still grateful that Serrin had come all the way here to help the brothers out and she showed that by placing a hand onto Serrin's, giving it a gentle squeeze before saying to her. "Thank you and may the Force be with you."
She figured she would show the both of them towards the exit whenever either one of them or both had indicated that they were ready to go...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 19:10:13 GMT -8
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Putting on a sincere expression, complete with sympathetic frown, I refrain from laughing or sounding even the slightest bit amused as I ask Franz, who had requested that I try to look sincere, "How is this? Better? I cannot keep from laughing long, Franz's theatrics as he continues on with his assertion that Lily frightens him so proving too amusing in the end for me to contain my amusement. Lily herself joins us not long afterwards, and I smile as I assure her Franz has not fooled anyone, least of all me, with all of his theatrics, Oh, I'm quite certain no one thought for even a moment that he was as innocent as he claims, you needn't worry." Nodding when Crystal explains that we can make the arrangements for when and where we will work on her instruction in Broken Gate, I smile when Atlantis rejoins us as well, tilting my head to the side with a skeptical and amused smile when he he says that I have broken his heart by not keeping his evidently already well-known disinclination to practice hand to hand combat with women as it might require that he go against his nature by striking them a secret when it is not a secret to begin with.
Lily's exchange with Atlantis gives me an indication of why, perhaps, her friends feel that she requires some degree of warning be provided to those that are not yet familiar with her frankness or tendency to, or so it seems to me, hold little back when engaging others. Giving Atlantis a sympathetic, yet amused, expression, I finish the last of my salad as he converses briefly with Franz and Lily before, after he receives a message on his datapad, he informs us that Aerandir has arrived at the Mist Order's academy. "I am ready now, I tell Atlantis, sure that he would like to leave sooner rather than later so that he might make it back to Crystal before too long, and then tell Crystal, Thank you, when she says that it is alright that I do not help clean up after the dinner. I don't have a bikini, I fear, I say, glancing towards Lily with an amused and apologetic smile, but perhaps I will see you all tomorrow all the same. Bowing at the waist, I tell Crystal and the others, It was nice to see you all again. Thank you for the dinner and the company. May Ashla guard and guide you all."
Following behind Atlantis and Crystal, who accompanies us to the door, I smile at them and, so that they can have a moment alone together to make their farewells, tell Atlantis, "I'll meet you in the speeder," and then pull the door closed behind me after stepping outside. Sitting in the passenger seat, my lekku pulling themselves onto my shoulders to fall over the front of them so they are not squashed between my back and the seat, I wait for Atlantis to join me so that we can get underway. Unsure whether Ael had shared the news of my return, or of what precipitated my disappearance, I do not know what manner of reunion with Aerandir I might be in store for; it being as possible that he will be as angry as Ael had been as it is that he might be glad to learn that the rumors of my demise were unfounded. Time will tell, I tell myself, and there is nothing to be gained by worrying.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 22:28:46 GMT -8
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Listening to Andros, Elikapeka is left primarily with the sense of just how little he must enjoy the position; which she finds completely understandable since he is, however well intentioned he might be or how much good he has accomplished during his tenure, ill-suited for the job he was asked to take on due to his temperament and personality. Andros has never struck her as a politician, and can therefore also understand that he would take so little satisfaction in the undeniable accomplishments he has made while acting as one. Whether he would be any happier as the soldier he feels he is at heart is a question only Andros could answer, and so, while she does not like thinking of him doing something that would not only put him in frequent danger, but also possibly invite him to delve into a side of himself that he has clearly been struggling to keep in check, when Andros says that he plans to step away from politics when the current situation has been resolved, Elika says, "That would probably be the right decision for you, and I really hope you stick to your plan." Stepping away from politics and doing something that you'd actually want to be doing. Others might believe that Andros would be stepping away from his duty, but Elika doesn't share the view that one owes it to society to take on responsibilities that they do not want, not when there are other individuals that are probably just as qualified to perform those duties and that want or are driven to take them on. Some beings are called to politics, just as others are called to law enforcement, medicine, or any other profession, and Elika feels that answering one's calling is more important than duties, like the vice-governorship that Andros was handed, which are assigned by need or circumstance. Andros, from all that he has said, is not called to politics, and asking him to remain in that arena feels unjust to Elika, though she knows that there may very well be reasons that other candidates have not yet been considered.
Glad for the change in subject that Andros' reply to her invitation to stay with her, Lily, and Crystal presents, Elika laughs when he mentions her attempts to imitate his crankiness, asking, "Who said I didn't like it? You can be as cranky as you want, I kind of like it, she says with a smile, as he would not be Andros if he were any other way, and she considers herself lucky to be one of the few to have seen that there is so much more to him than crankiness. Nodding after he puts an arm around her and kisses her temple, understanding perfectly what he had meant to convey with the gestures, Elika smiles as she nods and says, Ok, and then pushes her spectacles up on her nose as she says, No more trying to twist your arm, I promise. Smiling happily and glancing towards the window that faces into the living room when Andros says that Delaana keeps looking towards her, Elika, clearly pleased to learn that is the case, blushes slightly as she asks, Really? Taking a deep breath and trying not to act like a woman with a crush even though she is, in fact, a woman with what she thinks has already gone beyond a simple crush, Elika listens to Andros surprisingly insightful and gentle advice, and then nods with a pensive frown, not sure that her anxiety issues will be easily set aside, but wanting to believe that she can overcome them. Lifting a hand to gently clasp her shirt over where the figurine of Shirya she wears lays against her chest, Elika falls quiet for a a moment as she thinks that, not long ago, she would have considered even the idea of considering entering a relationship with another woman a betrayal of what she and Noelani shared; an idea that her brief relationship with Hyun Ae finally taught her was, in the end, as cowardly as it was mistaken. Noelani would not want Elika to be alone, any more than Elika would want to think of Noelani remaining alone if their positions were reversed; Elika knows that now, just as she knows that she will need to work on her self-esteem if she wants her relationship with Delaana to develop as fully as it could. Andros, Elika thinks, has enough on his mind without being made to listen to her worries, which seem small enough in light of what all has happened and may yet happen, and so she smiles and crinkles her nose as she says, We only just met, really, so it's probably way too early to start worrying about anything. Smiling and patting Andros' shoulder, Elika tells him sincerely, But thank you for your advice. She has promised not to try and convince him to stay at the lakehouse for awhile, but since she said nothing about trying to persuade him to come to Lily's bikini fantasy party, Elika asks, You'll be coming for the thing tomorrow right? Leaning over to elbow him in the ribs playfully, she grins and bobs her eyebrows as she lists some of the advantages of attending, Bikinis, barbeque, sun, all your friends? Come on, you have to come."
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Feb 8, 2015 22:44:10 GMT -8
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Franz looked at both Crystal and Atlantis with straight thin lips when both of them said that not only Franz probably was grateful for what Lily had done or said to Crystal saying that he was supposed to build his immunity against Lily. "Okay, I admit you are both right." Not long enough his attention was onto Serrin who had put on a sympathetic expression completed with a frown, but the whole situation was really starting to be laughing worthy. Franz snorted a laugh when Serrin asked him if it was better. "I am thinking that, yes it'll do." Laughing at the whole situation because he was quite aware that he was acting ridiculously and had no one fooled anyways, Franz just enjoyed laughing moments and if it was at the expense of him playing clown, actually he did not care it was still fun anyways.
His playful expression soon disappeared when Lily herself arrived and Franz looked at her with wide fake fearful eyes when he noticed her glaring at him. He swallowed roughly and looked at Crystal when she told him to not bring that up.
Wh-... Oh right!
Mimicking being silent about the matter when he placed his own index finger on his lips to mirror Crystal, Franz was half way expecting to have a retaliation come his way when Lily returned from the kitchen, thankfully though all of her attention was onto Atlantis, and that got him to breathe gently for now. "No matter what the Attorney General says, Serrin, bikini is not compulsory at all." Franz reassured her with a knowing smile as he, too, stood up from his seat soon after when Atlantis said that he had to go back to the academy since Aerandir had arrived. Bowing respectfully to Serrin with a knowing smile, Franz looked at her with a grateful expression. "And you, Serrin." Franz smiled as he looked at the plates and bowl onto the table and waited for the others to actually be done with their meal so he could start clearing those up and bring them to the kitchen.
Franz knew that there was a chance that Atlantis would be coming back if he could help it, if not well he guessed that the lakehouse would have enough guys around with himself, Andros if he stayed and Ryan who was Force knew where, but for now Franz placed every dished into the kitchen's sink and left it there for now since not everyone was done eating, especially in the gardens and it was quite rude to start washing the dishes before everyone was done eating.
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Feb 9, 2015 2:48:00 GMT -8
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Atlantis figured that Crystal wouldn’t be able to fall asleep, at least not as early than he was hoping for her to do so, her words right there said it all and he nodded faintly, despite saying that he might not return that very evening depending on the circumstances, he’d still try to make it happen. He did not want to worry her more than she already was, so yeah…
Standing up from the couch, Atlantis turned to face the window that led to the gardens and started to gesture in code to his brother, some automatism had always been kept from his CorSec days and he knew that Andros would understand. Either way Atlantis told him that he was heading to the academy with Serrin and maybe he’d return later, if he could.
Before leaving, Atlantis gathered everything he needed from Crystal’s room and just traded his coat, grabbing his favorite long red one along with just a single lightsaber, his first one and he walked out of the room joining Crystal and Serrin that were there already. Atlantis looked at Serrin gratefully when she gave him and Crystal a moment together saying softly that he’ll be there in a few. Taking Crystal’s hands, he looked at her with a somewhat tired smile before he leaned over to kiss her cheek and then her lips softly and passionately.
“I love you,” Atlantis murmured when he pulled away from her and he gave her one last peck as he looked back into her eyes knowing that he still had that thing to explain to her, and that hopefully she’ll get to just say something to Elika about it.
Smiling once more, Atlantis pulled away and made his way out of the lakehouse and got into the airspeeder since he was after all going to pilot towards the academy… Atlantis looked at Serrin in amusement before chuckling briefly. “Trust me, you haven’t heard the worse of it, just yet.” He told her playfully as he started up the airspeeder and made sure that everything was in order; hopefully he wouldn’t crash this, or have problems with it.
Maneuvering the transport towards the academy, Atlantis briefly glanced at Serrin and he smiled faintly. “Serrin, if you want to bring in some people from Corellia, feel free, I did not contact the academy there considering that you were here…” Atlantis explained thoughtfully, either way for all of those things, Atlantis no longer had a say on the case, he wasn’t going to stand in the middle of the detectives and the SEO but he will still work in the background because really that couple was bugging him too much and he clearly had a bad feeling about them.
That moment aside, Atlantis finally got the speeder well under way after exiting the lakehouse so that he could lead him and Serrin to their destination…
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Feb 9, 2015 6:48:55 GMT -8
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Andros knew that it was probably the right decision for him and just like Elika's wish or hope, he truly hoped to stick by his decision and quite honestly? That was going to be very simple for him, the thing was, he hated the attention, he hated when camera flashed in his direction and he often sent in a proxy for those press conferences when it was necessary either way, there was no way he always went on the stand, so to speak, and clearly only a few knew how his demeanor was, to think that he had been painted as the guy by those witnesses of wanting them harm or just killing people? Andros just had about enough, and if he could, he would just knock onto Raan's door and tell him to find someone else to lead this planet in his stead. Sure everyone were busy and sure everyone had things to deal with, but didn't Raan realize to begin with that his absence was causing more harm than good?
He took in all of the memo, when Mace handed those to him, he took in every responsibilities because it was demanded of him but now, to what end? Perhaps yes he was being a rodder for thinking that way but Andros.was.not.the.Senator. "I'll be sticking to my plan for I have other plans to see through." Andros sighed and shook his head, he still had to find out where Lara had gone off to with her brother, or more importantly why? It has been a while since he heard from his supposedly apprentice, that had actually been the same day he started to wear those bracelets. Clearly he wanted to just go back to having less responsibilities and have more free time than be stuck in an office, slaving himself away for something he never found fulfilling for him.
He could not help but to smirk when Elika admitted to him that she liked his crankiness. "Here is a secret for you, half of the time, I am not even cranky to begin with." Maybe it was surprising to her and maybe it wasn't really considering what he had shared with her that evening at Crystal's birthday. He was just cranky so to speak because it was easier for him to filter who was worth his time and attention and even him caring about them, or just not really give a damn, as crazy as that sounded for most, but that was the only way he had found and also the most effective one.
Glad that he was going to have that moment to think about staying here for a while, he soon found out that for tomorrow, that wasn't the case, Andros groaned and looked suspiciously at Elika. "I thought you said that you weren't going to twist my arm anymore." He told her with a playful scowl this time and he just nudged her as he looked back in the living room's direction. "Bikinis?" Andros repeated with an arched eyebrow as he looked back at her. "Now who actually had that twisted idea to begin with?" He asked jadedly although he was amused by how Elika had put their tomorrow plans. "Let me guess though when you say all of my friends, you are including in that Delaana, right?" Andros looked at her with a knowing expression before he shook his head but just as he was about to reply to not only that matter but also potentially staying here for a moment, he noticed that Atlantis was standing in front of the window and was gesturing.
Andros inclined his head and gestured back to his identical twin that he got it loud and clear. "Atlantis said that he was heading to the academy with Serrin and there might be a chance that he comes back later." Andros translated to Elika before looking back at her thoughtfully since obviously earlier it sounded to him that Elika might not have been sure about Delaana, and he understood that. "I am sure that sooner or later, whenever you two do get some time alone to just talk and spend it together, it'll be clearer?" Andros suggested knowingly before shrugging slightly, what did he really know anyways? Actually he did in a way. "Anyways, for tomorrow, that thing as you have put it, sure why not but I am still thinking about that other suggestion of yours." Andros admitted with a faint smile as he momentarily looked up in the clear sky. "If you do want to get back inside, please don't let me stop you, but for now I'd rather stay here." The millaflowers around were relaxing him and he preferred the sound of fire nearby plus the faint chill than being stuck inside, out here he really felt free, it wasn't something he could actually do while working since he avoided being into open air for people or even the press to always be on his case...
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Feb 9, 2015 9:58:09 GMT -8
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"Yeaaaaaaaaaaah, see about that," I tell Serrin before suspiciously looking in Pookie's direction, since obviously his theatrics haven't worked on Serrin but they worked or are still working on Elika. "He has managed to fool Elika who is covering his sweet and young tender ears, whenever she can at least." Laughing softly because I am quite certain that gorgeous hasn't really fallen for that, although it's fun really and everyone is clearly having a good time. It's perfect to me especially that I need to temporarily shelve that novel for later consult.
For a moment I am thinking that Lover Boy is going to be ducking because he is consulting his datapad, but to my dismay, he has given me a good answer, and I would have actually preferred that he did duck than answer to me like that. Anyways ... "Good answer Lover Boy, now please get on with it soon, okay?" It is a joke and obviously, they can take all the time that they want and I obviously do not care at all, that is their life as a couple and I do not see both of them dive into that when there is clearly that thing that is ongoing. "He wished," Replying to baby girl about her brother's whereabouts before laughing. "But no, he said something about trying for the umpteenth time to contact Ares, so he is around, no idea where around but around."
Pouting when Serrin tells me that she has no bikini, a very easy fix issue, I offer genuinely. "You can always borrow one from us?" I gesture to baby girl and myself before smiling and actually reiterating Franz's statement. "He is right though, not needed, just some time around the pool with the sun guaranteed and barbecue. Really feel free to join us, and if you think whathisname," I am obviously to the guy or woman that lover boy has mentioned just now. "Would like some break time, feel free to come with."
Waving my hand with a friendly smile to Serrin and returning her sentiments genuinely, I do like her, because not only she came all the way here to help the guys out but also when everyone first discovered that Crystal was Force sensitive, Serrin started to train her and taught her how to control it. Even though what Serrin has done for Crystal never had an impact on me, I am still grateful for her and I do feel like I owe her in a way ... Finally noticing that there are some absentees right here, I look around and my gaze lands onto both the Hapan Bombshell and Pookie when he has returned from clearing the plates. "Where are gorgeous and boss man?"
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Post by Ryan Solaris on Feb 9, 2015 10:55:08 GMT -8
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After finding Lily in the office and telling her that it was time to eat, Ryan left soon enough to head to the kitchen with his comlink to try and contact his brother.
Ares Solaris, man really mind contacting me or Crystal and soon, because believe it or not, our sister is so ready to haul herself to Honoghr and kick your ass, and trust me you don't want that to happen. So really fratello get back at me or Crys, si? Grazie!
Putting his comlink down, Ryan went to take another beer from the conservator and returned to the living room, since he wasn't that hungry yet, for the time being at least, he got into the kitchen noticing that Atlantis had gone and so did Serrin, and he even did not get the chance to tell them goodbye, but he supposed that he would see them soon enough.
Since he had heard his girlfriend inquire the whereabouts of Andros and Elika, Ryan pointed behind her towards the garden. "Outside, amore." Ryan told her as he sat down on the couch and took a chug of his beer while he momentarily closed his eyes, as surprising as that might have looked, he was absolutely tired from doing nothing whatsoever, but he figured that maybe later he should at least wash the dishes since he had seen Franz bring those into the kitchen after he was done with his comm...
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Feb 9, 2015 13:15:00 GMT -8
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When she looked straight into Atlantis' eyes, she had a feeling that he was still pondering on that matter she told him to hold off for the evening. Crystal couldn't understand it at first, but ever since she retrieved her ability to manipulate the Force, because yes she had found out from her father that he had sealed off her ability to protect her originally, she seemed to be more in touch with Atlantis. Knowing more or less what he was thinking, understanding more or less his decisions and also his warnings. As ludicrous as that might have sounded to most or some if he tried to explain, Crystal just knew that constantly Atlantis' intentions were pure and whenever he was warning her about something, she knew deep inside that those were founded and that she wouldn't question it. Crystal stood for a moment at the threshold of the lakehouse and waved her hand slightly to the pair that were leaving, only when they were gone of her view did she shut the door behind her and returned towards the living room with a faint smile but also pensive expression.
Crystal noticed that the plates and everything else had been cleared away, by who? No clue. Probably Franz since he was no longer in her view and Ryan was coming back from the kitchen. Looking at him dubiously since she clearly heard what Lily had said about what Ryan was doing. "Well, did you manage to get a hold of our brother?" Crystal asked softly, though she wasn't holding her breath about that, she figured that whenever Ares was ready he would reach out, not before and not after. Waving her hand dismissively, Crystal looked in the gardens' direction and smiled faintly. "Why don't we join them?" She suggested as she walked to the kitchen to take whatever else they would need to make their stay in the gardens more relaxing, whether it was the wine or a bottle of beer for Andros, and even water, Crystal told Franz to come along with whatever he could think of and she walked out with all of that on a tray before looking at Delaana with a faint smile.
"You too, Lana." Crystal said softly with a faint blink, sure she and Andros did not know one another that much or maybe her PA would be uncomfortable around the VG but then again, what better way was there for them to getting to know one another without the whole decor. Also Crystal was guessing that considering that there was a big chance that Elika and Lana were going to spend a lot of time together, it might put Andros at ease to know the Hapan woman.
Stepping into the garden after managing to open the window that led her outside, Crystal walked in the direction of the recess area and placed the tray onto the table there, "We thought we'd join you. Although," Looking in Andros' direction not knowing exactly what he might have wanted to begin with, Crystal carried on by saying. "I have no idea if you wanted beer or wine, or water, which is why I got all of them." She pointed out as she handed Elika's glass to her and then picked up her own glass before sitting down comfortably on the seats there. "Tomorrow there is a chance that Serrin will be joining us, if she is available." She informed the both of them with a knowing smile, as it seemed to her that Andros and Serrin did get along, and the Twi'lek Jedi had even gone as far to pushing Andros to sit earlier.
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Post by Delaana Wan on Feb 9, 2015 13:32:36 GMT -8
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Throughout the entire interactions occurring in the living room, Lana remained silent, not due to the fact that she had nothing to say but more due to the fact that she did not want to intrude at all. She clearly could see that they were getting along perfectly despite how different they all were in personalities. A part of her felt that she really was already intruding, and she really did not want to impose any more than she already did thusfar, it started from her time at the spa, to being invited back here and even meet Master Roma. Delaana understood the inner workings of this group and understood why it had to remain as such, it was a haven to all of them and the Vyridian brothers always found their support within each individuals.
Even though she worked for Crystal to begin with and technically their rapport was boss/ employee, the CFO always treated her as an equal, even the AG, who apparently wasn't the same with her own team of paralegals, those were office talks but Lily did have that tendency to separate her work and her private life from what Lana understood, which was why Lily never really spent some time with anyone from the legal department. Why would she when obviously she already had everything she needed right in this lakehouse.
It started to make Lana wonder though, why her exactly? Questions aside, perhaps she would understand sooner or later, for now she just said her farewell to Serrin and Atlantis and put her plate down, she was about to clear that off along with the other plate but Franz got there before her and Crystal had returned suggesting that they all join Andros and Elika outside, as much as she would actually love to, she had half in mind to actually take her leave so she can give them the privacy they needed, but again Crystal got there first and smiled warmly but also gratefully before standing up from the couch although she first went to the kitchen to retrieve her sweater and followed everyone else outside into the recess area. For a moment she looked around noticing the view of the clear sky as the mist was no longer present and she smiled at seeing further than what she had been used to while being in Umgul for three months now.
"Now I understand the whole sun guaranteed thing." Smiling briefly and walking over to sit down wherever there was an empty space, she figured that it was better if she stayed away for the time being from Elika since this wasn't the right time nor place to just be stuck to one another especially considering that Andros was here and when she had been looking at them from time to time, Lana had seen a different side of Andros, and she could tell that the man was very protective of Elika.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2015 20:31:47 GMT -8
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"Good, Elikapeka says with a nod accompanied by a smile when Andros states that he does indeed plan to stick to his guns where stepping away from politics when the current situation has been resolved is concerned, not surprised since she has always thought of him as someone who does not say he means to do something unless he really does intend to follow through. While she does wonder what plans he has in mind for after he steps away from the political arena, Elika doesn't question him about them, knowing Andros well enough to know that, if he wanted her to know what those plans were, he would have told her without the need to ask. Lifting her hand to either side of her face with a theatrically surprised expression when Andros, telling her something that she already knows, admits that he is not cranky as often as his demeanor might suggest, Elika leans over and whispers to him, I won't tell a soul," and then smiles as she pats his shoulder companionably.
Holding up a finger with an amused smile when Andros says that she had promised not to twist his arm, Elika points out, "True, but only about staying here. I said nothing about tomorrow's bikini fantasy, did I? Laughing when Andros asks who had the idea for the bikini fantasy, Elika explains, Lily, naturally. Nodding theatrically with an expression that suggests he has asked the single most ridiculous question ever asked, Elika says, Of course Delaana is included. Any friend of mine is a friend of yours, right? Right. And, she narrows her eyes to look stern and scowls crankily as she playfully warns him, you will be nice to her. Nice like you're nice to me, not like you're nice to the rest of the universe. Got it? Good. Taking a sip of her wine as Andros looks towards a window where, inside the house, Atlantis looks as though he is signaling something to his twin, Elika nods when Andros explains what Atlantis had been conveying to him, and then smiling as she agrees with him where time making things more clear is concerned, Absolutely, then crinkles her nose as she says less confidently, I hope," and then laughs at herself since it only makes sense that time would make things more clear, whatever that added clarity will bring.
Before she has the chance to tell Andros that she's perfectly happy where she is, and that she is enjoying their time together, Crystal comes out to join them, and Elika smiles happily as she accepts the refilled glass of wine Crystal offers her, laughing when she says, "Somehow I just can't see Serrin in a bikini, as the idea of the dignified Twi'lek Master in a bikini just seems too strange to her, but I'm glad she might come. Both Andros and Atlantis seem to enjoy the Twi'lek Jedi Master's company, and she is sure that they would both welcome the chance to spend more time with Serrin. Smiling brightly when Delaana comes out to join them as well, Elika pouts playfully when she chooses to sit further away than Elika would like her to, even though she can understand why Delaana might choose to do so in the present company. Well, Elika jokes when Delaana says that she knows how the sun will be guaranteed tomorrow, there goes that big surprise. Frowning slightly after taking a sip of her wine, Elika asks, Have we lost Lily and Ryan for the evening? Please tell me she isn't working on something work related? I'll go and march her out here if I have to. And where's Franz? Hiding from Lily?"
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