Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 2, 2023 0:36:07 GMT -8
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Elikapeka laughs, as much in genuine amusement as in relief, when Lily cracks a joke about Andros knowing her taste rather than reacting with any outward signs of holding Delaana's having been essentially assigned to her, Crystal and Elika as additional security rather than having befriended them naturally; Lily's wink successfully conveying that she won't be letting anything change despite what they all know. "I guess he does, Elika says, giving Delaana's hand a squeeze before, when Lily gets a message of some kind that prompts her to ask if there is anything Elika would like to share, looking puzzled as Lily shows whatever the message had been to Crystal and then to her. Oh, Elika chuckles, that. There is actually a very good explanation for that. Which, she takes a sip of her wine with a mischievous smile, I will share with you . . . eventually."
Arching an eyebrow when, after Crystal tells her Ceesi that she is also not concerned about the fact Delaana withheld the fact she had been, or is, a Chume'doro, her friend tells her girlfriend that should she ever hurt Elika there will be consequences, Elika tells her friend teasingly, "Okay, Mom, that's enough of that, smiling to let Crystal knows that she appreciates the sentiment. Nodding with an amused smile when Crystal, referring to the notorious elevator footage, says that it suggests the meeting with Andros went well, Elika says, It went very well, thank you," not yet electing to share the story behind the footage.
When Delaana, after being shown the elevator shenanigans, asks if she should be jealous, Elika smiles enigmatically as she playfully leans over to whisper beside her Ceesi's ear, "Not at all, my Ceesi, and I plan on proving it to you later tonight," and then adds a suggestive wink before sipping her wine, and turning as Andros returns looking as though he has recovered from his earlier worrisome mood.
Crinkling her nose when Andros suggests the elevator theatrics had been her idea, Elika protests, "I think you really started it when you kept going on and on about the rumors always circulating around about you, Mister Vice Governor, poking her tongue out at him playfully as she adds, Besides, even if it was my idea originally, you certainly had no problem adding a few embellishments and flourishes of your own that took it to a whole other level. Giving Andros a look that suggests he is ridiculous for asking if she would, were it to come to uprooting her life to Hapes should Delaaana not be able to extricate herself from her oath, be making the trip to Umgul from time to time since she is still his Master Architect, Elika asks, Do you really need to ask? That position is filled, Mister Vice Governor, and I will make as many holographic conference calls or hyperspace journeys as it takes to convince you that I can do all that the position requires, then grins as, realizing she has yet to share her promotion with her friends or Delaana yet, she tells Andros, Go on and tell them," more than happy to move on to a more celebratory topic now that things have calmed down a little after the rocky start to the evening.
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 2, 2023 4:33:22 GMT -8
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"Eventually. Repeating Gorgeous' statement with a jaded expression, and with pursed lips. Household and besties rule book says you are under the obligation to share when asked about it. Probably something that I just made up but I do look at her and sound very serious there with my statement. But it's truly not something that I do need to know, or at least hear the whats and whys that has come about. It's just their thing, and they are privy to it, plus I love the fact that Boss Man and Gorgeous seem to have a siblings relationship too. Which again does not surprise me why Andros keeps looking over us in general, and more particularly Gorgeous. Glad that tonight's meeting went great, hon'."
That is something I can assume, and I am also certain that officially now Gorgeous is back in the land of living, so to speak, after being tagged as missing for three years. Not that I have handled those paperwork for her and her Lieutenant, but I know that whomever has been entrusted by that definitely did a good job. Or maybe they were just scared that Boss Man was breathing down their necks, which wouldn't surprise me at all ...
Giggling when Baby Girl is being referred as mom again after warning the Hapan Bombshell, I cannot help but to look at Gorgeous with a knowing expression that says 'Total Mom, right?!' before watching Delika interacting with one another that actually makes me smile. Well I am very certain that those two ... Ah hell, definitely not helping here and where is my doctor already?!
Noticing Andros joining us again, he actually seems more at ease and just relaxed, plus he is smiling, I look from him to Gorgeous with that same amused expression. So much for the eventually part ... Which actually makes me giggle, Yup totally a siblings relationship between those two ... However that matter is quickly pushed aside as I listen to Andros talking about a position, and then I look at Gorgeous dubiously. "What position dare I ask ..?" From the looks of it, or the sound of it, Andros offered her a position, and I start to wonder if it has something to do with the continuous vacant space in my floor at the Government building.
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 2, 2023 7:33:11 GMT -8
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Groaning but also laughing for once again being called mom, Crystal looked from Elika to Lily, as she noticed that familiar look from the attorney, pointing at them both looking exasperated. "You two are impossible." Crystal told them both with an amused grin before telling them teasingly, both. "Can't help it." It was her way to say that she accepted it, although it did not mean she liked it either, but she accepted it even if deep down the fact that potentially being a mother might be out the window, but that wasn't something she let show on her features, for she still kept an amused smile on her lips. Nonetheless she was glad that Elika's meeting went very well.
While thankfully she no longer she could her childhood friend's thoughts, being attuned to the Force and the fact that she had come to be in tune with her closest friends feelings was not helping her at all, especially from Delika over there, to which Crystal said nothing at all and just took a sip of her wine to keep her mind occupied, at least.
And then there was Andros. The back and forth between him and Elika actually made her smile, plus the Vice Governor seemed to be in good spirits now, although there was something about that position to which Elika deferred to Andros for the announcement. "Sounds very official, indeed..." Crystal was trying to figure it out, and was by then trying to remember if she had noticed something in particular, but nothing as Andros was also the type of man that kept things close to his vest.
Elika, even if she was uprooted from Umgul due to that situation with her Ceesi was still going to come here due to a position that had been offered by Andros. Wait... Something probably about her job calling, and during the last three years, the landscape of Umgul had changed a bit. Crystal already had an inkling, potentially, although she wasn't certain, and not wanting to steal their thunder whatsoever, she just waited patiently for the announcement.
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 2, 2023 8:05:18 GMT -8
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Locking her jaw in place when she heard her Shakal whisper in her ear, Lana squeezed her girlfriend's hand a little tighter, but not to tight before looking at Elika as Lana slightly bit the corner of her lower lip. Taking that opportunity when Elika takes a sip of her wine, Lana sneakily kisses her neck as while she whispered. "What I have told you this morning, still stands, my Shakal... Stop turning me on." Straightening up and composing herself, seemed like the VG had made his way inside and thus would pretty much at this current point avoid them from joining him outside.
Looking quite amused at their bantering, Lana already knew that Andros cared about the women here, after all, she had been instructed in the past to keep an eye on them and particularly her now Shakal. They really looked out for one another and were deeply attached to each other in their own ways, on having their own personal jokes to which Lana found heartwarming.
Just waiting on that announcement, or at least it looked like it was going to be an announcement, Lana took a sip of her wine, and waited patiently on what Andros had to share about her girlfriend, it definitely sounded like an important position judging again from his question, to then Elika's answer. Her girlfriend was also here to stay so to speak, and due to that, Lana was hoping that her being recalled, and her showing up to Hapes, hopefully she could find a way to be relieved from her oath...
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 2, 2023 10:50:04 GMT -8
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From memory, sure he had talked about some rumors, actually several of them, although he had made that comment in jest also before stepping out of his office, he had clearly remembered that she had been the one who suggested about something new for them to talk about. Shaking his head and looking at her laughing, Andros verbatim repeated that statement of hers that actually caused him to add those said embellishments. "Darn it, I should have messed up your hair and buttoned your shirt up wrong or something before we left your office. Okay granted too, that you said as well Maybe next time. but totally your idea." He chuckled, as not only he had been amused by her tongue poking, but he also clearly remembered clearly that moment spent there, plus retention was a strong suit of his...
Pushing away from the wall, when Elika asked him if he even had to ask, Andros shrugged with uncertainty truly, for all he knew maybe she'd prefer to do something else if actually she did have to move to Hapes, but he appreciated all the same her dedication to her new job within Umgul. Arching his eyebrow when she actually told him to tell everyone else what job she had now, Andros shook his head while smiling, for a moment he considered actually telling her that it was her news to share.
He supposed he could do the honors. "Meet your new Master Architect." He gestured towards Elika with a smile before looking at Ljiljana. "She'll be at your floor in the government building, and have already mentioned to her to avoid your space." Actually he was quite amused by that, Ljiljana was just not what people would expect if they didn't know her outside of her work environment. "Which also reminds me, Crystal, I'll have to send you a few things about our Ms. Master Architect here, but also her very own Lieutenant." Andros informed the Chief Financial Officer of the Government, but that was shop talk, one that was unneeded presently, which is probably why he did not pursue the matter at all.
"I am surprised that your other halves aren't here yet." Andros pointed at both Lily and Crystal, not that it was alarming, Atlantis and Ryan probably were busy with their duties, or something. But not important really, Andros just looked at Elika knowingly. "I recall that you probably wanted to brainstorm about your first project?"
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 2, 2023 21:59:00 GMT -8
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Elikapeka crinkles her nose when Lily mentions the Household and Besties Rule Book, looking theatrically as though searching her memory as she risks a joke about her years long absence, "I must have forgotten that particular rule after having been denied the opportunity to study it while I was stuck in a crossroads between realspace and hyperspace, beautiful, then winking as she teases her friend, Just as you seem to have forgotten that patience is a virtue, all good things come to those who wait, and other similar pearls of wisdom."
Smiling when Crystal tells her and Lily that they are impossible, Elika shrugs apologetically while joking, "Well, to be fair hon', your Mom-ness brings out our impossibility, so I'm not sure you can, that being the case, really blame us, then laughs and nods in emphatic agreement when Crystal admits she cannot help her Mom-ness, telling her, No, no you really cannot."
Feeling her arms break out in gooseflesh when Delaana whispers a reminder in her ear about the request that had been made whilst the Hapan had been trying to make breakfast, Elika feels her cheeks and neck flushing when the reminder is accompanied by a stealthy kiss on her neck that makes it very difficult to do as she has been asked, and looks into Delaana's blue eyes as she pouts in a whisper, "But it is so hard to exercise such absolutely heroic levels of restraint when we are together, my Ceesi, sighing softly as she adds with a sultry wink, but as you are always worth the wait, here is me exercising it again."
Elika tries not to laugh after Andros quotes her verbatim, and playfully looks at Lily as she says, "I'm going to need an official ruling, beautiful. Does not the fact the Vice Governor took my suggestions for, as he freely admits in his own testimony, the next time and chose to run with them this time, prove incontrovertibly that any and all blames lays squarely on his shoulders"
Bowing theatrically at the waist, still holding onto Delaana's hand, when Andros reveals her official new job title, Elika rises from the bow and, after Andros, exhibiting yet another example of his impressive recall, asks by way of reminding her of her having wanted to brainstorm with him about the Raceways project that will be her first job in her new position, tells him, "Absolutely, then purses her lips in thought as she considers where they would be most comfortable continuing to discuss it for a moment before suggesting, Why don't we go and sit around the pool?"
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 3, 2023 3:50:25 GMT -8
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"Touchรฉ, but ... Gorgeous actually debating there perfectly makes me smile and actually does impress me. She totally could be a lawyer! Why even delay the inevitable, plus sharing is caring, right?" Winking at her playfully as it turns out in any case the whole point, or perhaps at that point the whole debate is moot when Boss Man shows up and mentions that it is all Elika's fault which gets them into debating mode too.
Oh this is great. The whole exchange there makes me laugh and Andros recalling Gorgeous's words previously even makes me look at the pair with amusement. Lifting both of my hands, with both my datapad and glass in them, I look at Gorgeous and shake my head. "Fact remains, hon' Slightly shaking my datapad that still has that infamous feed that still shows the both of them together. You two are equally guilty, and this evidence says it all. Smiling once more, they could toss the blame to one another all they wanted, but in the end, this was just irrefutable proof that they were in cahoots no matter whose idea it was first. Also in case you are wondering, I am totally being Umgul here, The whole neutrality stance of the planet, that is what I am also adopting. Taking a sip of my drink and looking at Boss Man who informs all of us that Gorgeous is the new Master Architect for Umgul, and will also be at my floor, my eyes widen briefly. Oh boy ... Wait, oh actually good news! Which makes me smile knowingly. I can totally visit you whenever I want, right for a coffee break, or because I got annoyed by whatever?"
Wondering what project Gorgeous had inherited and then it dawns on me ... "He put you up for the Raceways, hasn't he? It's the most logical to me, as I remember those have been somewhat left aside, and Andros did have a file back then about it but couldn't get quite those started as apparently he only trusted one person to do those justice. Gorgeous, now the Master Architect, sounds so fancy and just sexy, really. Speaking of sexy. Approaching Delika both and looking at them teasingly. I'd tell you to get a room, but alas that will have to wait it seems. Giggling softly and just winking at the two of them, after all I did notice Gorgeous blushing so ... Do you actually need us to join you?" I ask them dubiously, not knowing if that is actually just going to be a brainstorm between those two or they wanted me, Baby Girl and the Hapan Bombshell as well ...
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 3, 2023 10:42:24 GMT -8
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Pretending to sew her mouth and just tossing it above her shoulder, Crystal shook her head in playful exasperation before watching her friends with an amused smile. Thankfully the atmosphere now had definitely shifted to a playful one, and that actually did put her at ease. It truly felt like as if Elika had not been missing for free years. Plus she seemed to be in a good relationship even with that revelation from Lana, and Crystal was actually hopeful that this would work out in the end. Hopefully...
Laughing now when Elika asked for Lily's ruling about that matter that occurred in the elevator after Andros mentioned what Elika had said before it happened, she just took a sip of her wine, and probably they would be needing more wine. Especially with that announcement, which made Crystal smile happily. "Congrats, hon', I guess that indeed you no longer have to worry about credits and what not." Crystal said with a wink before looking at Andros who addressed her. "Of course." Inclining her head in understanding, she already knew what he meant, Elika was going to be on the government's payroll and she was the one who set up those transfers to the employees, or at least validated those and approved most if not all of them.
That definitely shouldn't be problematic, and she'd just wait for the instructions from Andros for both Elika and Lucy it seemed like it. Finishing the last of her wine, Crystal tapped her empty glass before hooking her arm around Lily's "Of course, otherwise our dear Vice Governor wouldn't have stay here, sweetpea. Now let's go get a few more bottles in the kitchen." One of the ways for Crystal to pull away Lily for now to potentially stop embarrassing Delika, maybe, as she too had noticed Elika blushing previously. "Just press the button to clear the mist, and we'll join you right away."
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 3, 2023 11:01:29 GMT -8
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"If you could also not do that. It'll help." Lana whispered about her sultry look right there, which wasn't helping at all indeed but she would have to endure, unfortunately. Taking a sip of her wine, thankfully the following conversation was distracting and just made her focus on the matter at hand, even if she was still holding her girlfriend's hand. She had to admit that seeing this side of Andros was different, in the sense that he seemed relaxed and just playful all the same.
Lana never saw him that way, and maybe the fact that he was just being that way meant that she was indeed fully accepted, for that once again, she was grateful, and she really was feeling guilty of the potentially uprooting her Shakal from here. It would have been so much better if she had not been recalled by the Ereneda but unfortunately her rank made it so probably. Pushing those thoughts away, or at least trying to push them away for the time being, Lana was looking forward to see her brother, but at the same time, the fact that he was the one coming here, while previously she was supposed to be the one going to Honoghr, it wasn't something that Nash was fully excited about she thought.
Smiling happily for her girlfriend, Lana gave her hand a squeeze before pecking her cheek as a congratulations. She was truly happy for Elika, everything seemed to be falling right into place for her, she did have a job, once that she would keep and Lana guessed that they would be able to sort it all out after going to Hapes, whatever might happen there...
Hearing Lily's whispering, Lana actually wasn't shocked about it, and she wasn't even surprised to know that the attorney had noticed, or probably got the gist of the interaction Lana and Elika had previously. Lana wasn't embarrassed, and she wasn't even apologetic about that, but as it stood it definitely would have to wait, and wait wasn't a problem for her. "Let's go to the pool and sit over there, I am sure you will have some good ideas about that project, indeed." Lana released her Shakal's hand and instead wrapped her arm around her waist as she took a sip of her wine while they made their way towards the pool to get settled there after pressing that said button to clear the mists from the are.
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 3, 2023 12:12:05 GMT -8
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Lifting both of his shoulders paired with his hands turned palms up at his shoulders height, Andros laughed and shook his head. "I suppose we can, and should respect the ruling of our Attorney General, and share the guilt, my dearest Master Architect? Andros said with an amused expression and tone. The whole being Umgul did amuse him truly, it was fitting there too.
Nodding about the place where they could brainstorm, Andros gestured towards the outdoors as Crystal dragged off Lily to the kitchen to take more wine, but he did confirm Lily's guess. "Yes, the Raceways indeed, and things that could be also put there." He left it at that for now, and just walked over to open the sliding glass that led to the gardens, pool and whatnot.
"That place definitely needs to be rebuilt, for so many years after destroying it, gangs have been infesting that area too..." Andros said thoughtfully, mostly to himself too but he did remember assigning the Epicanthix twins there back then to infiltrate those said gangs and get some proof of any criminal activities to dismantle those altogether. "I guess ramping up security there once the raceways are rebuilt will be another good way for more jobs to be available for the people." He mused, though not a problem for now, right now they had to decide on what to exactly do.
"What would you put in the raceways to cater to people's desire as a global rule?" Andros asked to the four ladies, at least after Crystal and Lily had joined them. In the meantime he just lit up the fire pit with the available lighter on the side before taking a seat on the recess lounger. Primarily Umgul attracted gamblers, and the blob racing was prime, but perhaps other kind of race could happen here...
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 3, 2023 19:58:33 GMT -8
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Elikapeka pouts when Lily's ruling is that she and Andros share the blame equally for the infamous elevator incident, asking teasingly, "Are you sure there isn't anything in either the household or besties rulebooks about having to always back up a bestie and housemate superseding one's desire to be Umgul in matters of debate, beautiful? Nodding when Lily asks if she can visit her office whenever for whatever, Elika tells her, Of course, beautiful! Tilting her head to the side, Elika arches an eyebrow and jokingly add a proviso to the open invitation, So long as you check your she-demon-ness at the door, I will make sure my lieutenant adds you to the always allowed list, and then finds herself blushing when Lily not so subtly reveals that she and her Ceesi's attempts to be discreet with their displays of affection had been more public than intended, replying to the attorney's question about whether she, Crystal and Delaana are invited to join her and Andros around the pool as they discuss the Raceways Project, telling her, Of course your welcome to join us, beautiful. The more the merrier, and I'd like to hear everyone's ideas about the project too since it would add another perspective to consider."
Laughing when Andros says they should respect Lily's ruling, Elika lifts her hands as though surrendering and tells him, "I suppose we should, Mister Vice Governor, glad to see that his mood has improved exponentially, having returned to the more open and buoyant level it had been at earlier. Arching an eyebrow playfully, she wags a finger at him and quips, But I will be more mindful of what I say or suggest in the future in light of the fact there is a chance it might be used, verbatim no less, against me at anytime later."
"Thanks, hon'," Elika tells Crytsal after her friend congratulates her on the promotion, smiling as Lily is led away by Crystal to get more wine to bring out to the pool.
"So sorry, my Ceesi, Elika, sounding more playful and pleased with herself than apologetic, tells Delaana when informed that her provocative wink had not helped with stopping what she had been asked to stop doing, and then gives her girlfriend a quick, tender peck on the lips before promising just a little more seriously, I'll try to stop now," smiling as Delaana puts her arm around waist and starts leading them to the pool.
Deciding to dip her feet into the pool while they talk, Elika shares her plan to do so with Delaana and then, after kicking her shoes off and setting her wine glass down, sits down to pull her socks off and roll the legs of her pants up before putting her feet in the water after turning her upper body a bit so she can face Andros and whoever else joins him in the recessed lounger. Picking her wine glass up and taking a sip as Andros asks everyone for their thoughts about what other shops or services they think could be included in the Raceways rebuild, Elika sums up what she and Andros had talked about earlier so they have an idea of what kinds of things are being considered for the Raceways project, "Andros and I were thinking one or more hotels would help bring in off-world visitors, and that a mall featuring high end clothing boutiques, jewelry stores, and possibly even a TaSpa! location would not only increase revenue, but also draw in Umgul's citizens by virtue of having so many services in one place. And, she adds after taking another sip of her wine, as we've also discussed having at least one casino situated near the hotels, the mall would also provide them with convenient opportunities to put their winnings right back into Umgul's coffers, so to speak. So, with all of that in mind, what other kinds of things would you want to see included in the Raceways. . . she purses her lips and tries to think of the right word to describe the overall location as it will include more than just the Raceways themselves, campus? Shaking her head, Elika tries again, Compound? Crinkling her nose, Elika tries one last possibility, Complex, maybe? then reconsiders concluding her search and instead muses, Or would just calling it the Raceways cover everything included in the same area?"
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 4, 2023 5:16:49 GMT -8
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"Oh there certainly is, Nodding in agreement with Gorgeous about that fine print of those so called rule books with a grin, I might be squashing her hopes then and there though with But, again fact remains with this irrefutable proof, the jury, being me since you called upon my ruling, will not even bother on pondering whose idea it was to begin with, when your closeness here puts the blame on the both of you. Winking and even laughing because this evidence is enough, which actually makes me proud with the both of them. I must say though, well played, and this will be the talk for the few days to come. Ah those rumors those are just going to spread like wildfire, and I wonder how all of the government employees will react when they realize that it's the new Master Architect ... Oh don't worry to much, hon' about that, I just have a rep to keep up with folks at legal they do not need to know about the me that you know."
Walking over the kitchen with Baby Girl, and grabbing a few bottles, actually two more should be sufficient and a glass for Boss Man, how this evening turned out to be, it is not one that I had expected to begin with, but I must admit, it is looking great. Here is hoping that the Hapan Bombshell and even her brother won't be ordered to stay in Hapes ... Positive thinking. "Hmmm ideas for the raceways and what to put there ..." I cannot help but to think about it. I remember some talks back then, maybe ...
Walking into the gardens and by the pool, I refill everyone's glasses if they want to but also hand a glass to Boss Man wherever he is. Listening to Gorgeous about the ideas she had thus far with Andros, I can already somewhat picture it in my head. Somewhat a high end spot but also filled with other amenities, concerning the name, I just end up suggesting. "Or Raceways Metropole? Kinda fancy maybe, but whatever. Then probably it could give you that possibility to expand from it? As for the other things, coffee shops, granted, or make it like a resort too, maybe?"
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 4, 2023 10:43:45 GMT -8
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While Lily had been in charge of taking the wine, Crystal took some bowls and put some snacks in those to accompany the wines. She was already looking forward to the talks of the Raceways, finally that project was going to go forward. That file seemed to be on hold for so long, and she had been staring at that said file, she supposed that now potentially the budget would change with whatever ideas they would come up with or anything. Crystal wasn't worried about it, the coffers of Umgul was very healthy and it had never been in the red ever since she was in her position.
Finally stepping out into the pool area, Crystal deposited one of the bowls next to Elika who had decided on sitting by the pool, she even gave her friend a wink before placing that other bowl to wherever, whomever preferred to sit. For her case, since she loved being next to the fire pit, Crystal sat down there and listened to the conversation at first as she thanked Lily for the refill, and the mall idea was actually a solid one too.
"Why not also use the raceways for another event as well. Convert the tracks into a limmie field for whatever tournaments galaxy wide, maybe, it would probably attract more people too, and not just keep it as one purpose?" She suggested thoughtfully, and she should probably thank Saoirse for that too after Atlantis had told her that he had approached her after a university bolo-ball game.
"Another TaSpa! also probably another Clothe Encounters but also why not a potential club even that can be used for celebration to whomever has won the raceway, or potential game if the Raceways could be repurposed differently?" Pursing her lips in thought, she did have another idea also, but those were just logistics so to speak. "Secured lockers area would be good too, so that people won't have to drag constantly their purchases around if they aren't done with their shopping, as they'd probably would want to explore more?" Taking a sip of her wine and grabbing some of the peanuts, Crystal was just tossing ideas that were coming to her mind truly, and for now she really didn't have anything else to add or to go on with.
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 4, 2023 11:10:02 GMT -8
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"You better, my Shakal" Lana told her playfully before quickly pinching her backside teasingly after their kiss. Giggling faintly as they stepped outside, Lana inclined her head understanding where her girlfriend wanted to sit, Lana figured that this would actually be a good time to have some little separation as her Shakal was turning to be a tease from what she knew which was why she just winked at her girlfriend and actually went to sit by the fire pit for some warmth.
Even though it was not ideal, and potentially she'd prefer to be next to Elika, Lana figured that this would be a good solution for now, hopefully. The raceways had always been a project, one that had never been started, from memory, she recalled that Andros only trusted her girlfriend to oversee that said project, and thus she understood the delays, especially when the now Master Architect had been missing for three years, but now that she was back, the project definitely seemed to be underway again.
"Cater also for all age? Provide some activities for the younger ones." Lana suggested, as she did not see kids being allowed to set foot into the casino, or whatnot, but perhaps it would be also ideal for people traveling with their family, and younger kids. "So arcades or some simulations of whatever they have in mind?" Truly Lana, didn't really know what the vision was to begin with, but apparently this was a brainstorming session that would potentially shape a solid idea.
In terms of childhood and whatnot, it wasn't that she did not have a happy one, because it was just fine, but sometimes she felt like she had never been allowed to just be a child, plus she did often look out for her brother who was always somewhat treated unjustly just because he was a male, but that wasn't about her, or him, it was just about the possibility to perhaps allow kids to have their own safe space in the raceways and whatever would end up surrounding it.
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 4, 2023 12:29:10 GMT -8
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"Ahuh, we shall see about that, my dearest Master Architect." Smiling at her wagging finger Andros could not help but to add. "You never know, after all, if being in my position has taught me anything, it was to often, if not always retain things, so that I may indeed use it against them." Winking playfully before arching his eyebrow actually, he also decided to as well. "Shall we also discuss that particular candy matter?" He just looked innocent and just left it at that as they just settled themselves around the pool, or by the pool.
Thanking Lily for his glass of wine, but also the snacks, Andros had actually decided to also dip his feet into the pool after lighting up the fire pit. Removing his shoes and socks, Andros rolled up his pants and sat down at the edge of the pool just soaking his feet into the water as he listened to the ideas that actually seemed to be flowing in.
"This is why I'd rather brainstorm with people in a relaxed setting, than some in the government..." He muttered under his breath as he took a sip of his wine and chuckled. Sometimes it felt like some of those meetings were like a war zone conference. People arguing about what was better, what would be better and always wanting to have the upper hands in things. "Kinda like the metropole idea..." He mused as complex and even campus somewhat felt too cagey, but also scholarly. Plus indeed it would focus on the raceways but at the same time, as a whole it could be a satellite town to the capital of the planet.
Grabbing his datapad, and actually inputting some notes in there from all of the ideas that have been shared. He also liked the fact that there could be a space for children as mentioned by Lana, also the idea from Crystal to have a locker temporary storage probably to let people put their purchases aside so they aren't hindered by things to carry if they did not have a service droid with them.
"Sounds like the Raceways might turn into a City of its own, it could definitely house some limmie game when races are on that day. Plus I was thinking not just blob races, but also speederbikes, or even airspeeders. People seem to have some love for speed too." He'd know, he was one of those people, plus he also knew that a certain Kiffar loved tinkering his speederbike to make it go faster. Looking at Elika with a grin, "Sounds like it's going to be a huge project indeed, you sure you do not need any staff?" He asked teasingly.
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Ryan Solaris
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Post by Ryan Solaris on Jul 6, 2023 6:17:57 GMT -8
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Ryan, still in his scrubs, had walked into the Lakehouse holding on a box of chocolate and an arrangement of flowers in his hand before scanning the area to locate his girlfriend. He was surprised in feeling Andros around, and not Atlantis, along with his sister, girlfriend, Elikapeka, and Delaana. Hoping to not interrupt, he made his way towards the back of the house and just found them there sitting, or with some of them having their feet in the pool.
Smiling and greeting everyone. "Buona sera." Then remembered that not everyone here would understand him so he repeated in Basic. "Good evening." Walking over to Lily and leaning over to peck her lips, he looked at her apologetically, as after all, he did not come around last night, and he did get a message from her earlier. "Ciao bella, mi despiace, questo รจ per te..." Hoping that at least she'd forgive him for not being able to greet her, he handed her the bouquet of flowers and the chocolate, before looking over at Elika with a knowing smile.
"Happy that you are back, safe and sound." He told her sincerely, even if they were never close, or never had the chance to talk much, he had seen the effect of her missing for three had on his sister, and girlfriend, and so he was thankful that she was unharmed. Jumping over the recess area after putting his bad down, he sat down next to Lily and wrapped his arm around her with a knowing expression. "Oh and I am totally sorry for interrupting your talks there, it seemed interesting too." Considering he had heard Andros' last words, it sounded like it was going to be a huge development, about the Raceways, and for that, he was just fine in taking the back seat and just having Lily in his arms, as it had been a while since he did see her with her trips and all, and him not being able to pull away last night.
Well thankfully he had some days off... So he would endeavor to make it up to her.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 6, 2023 6:51:06 GMT -8
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Elikapeka smiles in theatrical relief when Lily explains that her she-demon side is reserved strictly for the legal department, and therefore not likely to make any appearances when the attorney visits at work, after poking her tongue out when Lily had not changed her ruling save for an amendment that the blame for the elevator incident was on both her and Andros. After they have all made their way out to the pool, Elika almost gets up to get her datapad when the ideas for the Raceways begin flowing, but elects to stay sitting by the pool with her feet lazily swinging back in forth in the water when she figures that between her and Andros' memories there is little need to worry that anything will be forgotten. "Hallowed Grounds, Elika tells Lily with a smile when, after suggesting Raceways Metropole for the name of the overall plan, the attorney proposes that coffee shoppes be added to the list of locations that might be included in the area, Excellent idea, beautiful!"
Nodding after Crystal adds the suggestion that not only Blob races, but also Limmie games might be featured at the Raceways, Elika says, "I like that idea, making a note to add locker rooms and other spaces team sports would require, along with whatever stables or pens would be needed for Umgullian blobs would require, to her designs, to which she soon adds a possible club and storage lockers for the mall when Crystal adds a few other suggestions, making Elika wink as she tells her friend, Maybe I should add you all as a consultants, hon', these ideas are fantastic!"
Smiling as her Ceesi - whose playful pinch of Eliks'a bottom before they had gone to the pool had earned her an arched eyebrow as though to say now-who-is-not-helping-with-the-turning-on - adds the idea of including features in the Raceways that appeal to all ages, Elika chuckles and says, "I knew it would be a good idea to have you all join in the brainstorming, catering to all ages is an excellent idea, my Ceesi. Making a mental note to add an arcade and possibly indoor and outdoor parks for younger children and maybe even a holo-vid theater. Adding a suggestion of her own, Elika asks, What do you all think about having a space for outdoor concerts or theater performances?"
Having chuckled at Andros' mention of the candy matter, Elika had given him a playful warning glance but said nothing more about the subject, not wanting to get off topic, and finds herself smiling as, once he has turned his mind from candy to the Raceways when they are out by the pool, he offers some ideas about how the Raceways could feature not only blob racing but also speederbike or even airspeeder races, she says, "It does sound like it could be a small city of its own, and then purses her lips as she replies to his question about needing any staff, I think I'll start with that assistant we talked about and see how it goes, preferring to handle all aspects her projects alone even though she is starting to think she may need to at least consult someone more experienced with what is needed for speederbike and airspeeder racing to make sure that she incorporates those things in her design for the Raceways, the thought prompting her to ask Andros, How large of an area is set aside for the Raceways themselves and for the additional things like hotels, casinos and a mall?"
Waving cheerfully to Ryan when he arrives, Elika smiles after he says he is glad she is back safe and sound, telling him, "Thank you, and then shakes her head when he apologizes for interrupting the brainstorming session, reassuring him, You're fine, grinning mischievously as she glances at Lily and adds, In fact, unless Lily needs your help with a certain vitamin deficiency right away, I'd love to hear any ideas you might have about what all you would like to see included in the Raceways when they are restored."
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 6, 2023 10:57:35 GMT -8
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Pointing at Gorgeous when she recalls the name of the place, I wink at her as a thanks. I also remember that was where Pookie went on a date with ... Makes me wonder too, whatever happened to Ayodele, she was so chill and just cool. From what I do know, Pookie had mentioned that he had no idea actually, made me think that she had ghosted him but apparently no matter what he did, he just couldn't find her or sense her any longer. Maybe she went back to her homeworld ... Polus or something, that was what Franz had said when he had been worried about her cold hands.
Mostly listening to the ideas coming in for the raceways, I quickly forget about Pookie's could have been boo since I am taken by the suggestions that even Gorgeous is liking. "Oooo concerts, or theater performances, that's good, it'll up the cultural activity too for the planet. I cannot help but to agree to her suggestion. Plus there was something that Bodacious had mentioned about her Adorkable doc, apparently, him giving drama classes to UoH to up the students drama, for apparently Sam was good with drama. And it could even showcase the University's comedy or drama club if and when needed. Not that they do not have an auditorium, but another venue would appeal to them too."
With all of those ideas, I am very certain that the space where the raceways once stood, plus the terrain beyond would definitely house plenty of the things discussed, and would totally fit, letting Andros answer that, I actually hear Ryan's voice, which causes me to look at him with a knowing smile. Noticing his apologetic smile, I shake my head to let him know it's okay, but then he does surprise me with a bouquet of flower and chocolates. "Grazie, bello I end up telling him and pecking his lips once more before getting comfortable with his arm around me, I just lace our fingers together because narrowing my expression towards Gorgeous. You sure you don't want to praise your Moon Goddess soon, either, Gorgeous? I ask her with a mischievous grin as well before looking at Ryan with a faint laugh. Oh don't worry, Hot Stuff, just answer her if you do have ideas, then I will have to ask for a private examination when you are done."
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 6, 2023 12:12:38 GMT -8
Lakehouse
Laughing softly and winking at Elika with a grateful smile, Crystal wasn't surprised that Andros said he preferred brainstorming in this kind of setting where talks could just happen, and ideas could just come naturally. Plus the fact that she had an idea more or less of what potentially Andros was envisioning, and with the other ideas he was probably getting from this, it will definitely be helpful for Elika too. "Just love spitballing, plus it's not like we have to impress our dear Vice Governor," Crystal told her playfully, as for the consultant gig, Crystal didn't mind at all. "Any time, and any place, hon', you know where to find us when you need to talk about ideas." It was true, beside her official job in the government, Crystal was always willing to help out a friend, it could turn up with something good.
Agreeing with Lana's suggestion, she did reiterate as well. "I am sure also that some of the younglings at the Academy will like that prospect, it'll give Atlantis to take them there from time to time whenever he knows they need some down time truly." She knew most of the younglings there, even some of the Initiates, and Padawans, while they were indeed focused on their teachings, she knew that the Councilors at the Academy allowed them to just be them plus she also knew that Ryan often played limmie with the students there too.
Agreeing with what Lily had just said by pointing at her about the concerts, and even theater, Crystal nodded knowingly, and didn't need to add anything more than what was said. "That would also allow celebrate any festivals, or anniversaries with those, have an event other than races indeed, or anything else." She added to the idea besides the showcasing of some artists, even musician, it was definitely sounding more and more like a plan was taking shape and form for the raceways, that might indeed be a city of its own. "Depending also on how big the Raceways Metropole is going to be, the monorail that goes around the city, and the spaceport might have to be extended so people can just come in from the spaceport, and just travel via monorail towards their destination."
But that was a completely different matter entirely, some that probably Andros would have to consider and talk about the people overseeing that infrastructure. Unfortunately before she could even say anything about that, she felt her brother who was nearby and looked over to where he was standing. Smiling upon seeing him with flowers and chocolate, Crystal shook her head at the exchange between Elika and Lily. She did chuckle before covering her mouth looking at the both of them, and lifting her hands at all as if saying she wasn't going to get into that, or was going to be a mom.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 6, 2023 12:34:32 GMT -8
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Lana was definitely glad that her idea was also taken into consideration, it felt nice to be heard, not that she wasn't heard or people did not listen to her before, because they did, but just to be in this kind of comfortable setting where there were no ranks, no title or whatsoever, just being between friends, and loved ones, it definitely felt nice.
Another reason why she didn't want to give this up. Hopefully when they get to Hapes, maybe the Ereneda would see how much her life had change, and how comfortable she was here now, not needing to constantly looking around, or just put her life on the line. Granted it was her oath, but now that she knew how her life could be outside of Hapes, she really didn't want to give this up. Lana knew that she might be asking for a lot, and would be setting a precedent if the Ereneda agreed, but even so, Lana tried to not be too hopeful.
She should definitely stop thinking about it for now and just enjoy this moment, which might be some of her last ones. Hence why she was listening to the ideas still. Lana arched her eyebrow teasingly when her Shakal mentioned about getting an assistant and playfully looked up. Honestly Lana meant nothing by it, she was not the jealous type honestly, at least, she didn't think so, and whatever her Shakal needed to perform her job, she just knew that her girlfriend would be greatly surrounded.
Smiling when one of Crystal's brothers, her sole brother here in Umgul, as a matter of fact, joined them, Lana smiled as a greeting before looking from her Shakal who seemed to be teasing the attorney, to the attorney who returned the favor. Lana pursed her lips and bit the corner of her lips looking at her girlfriend with an amused expression. Though that statement just brought back that encounter she had with that other Chume'doro who taunted her about her girlfriend. Thankfully, at least she thought so, Lana just managed to keep her amused but also dubious expression on her features but in the back of her mind, she knew that if she saw that Chume'doro again, especially in Hapes, Lana might slap her, or worst.
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