Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 6, 2023 13:19:20 GMT -8
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"Hmmm, at least with them you might get somewhere, too." Andros concurred with making them Elika's consultants, considering the ideas and all of that. It was a great brainstorming session, and relaxing too. Andros took a sip of his wine, and even picked up some of the snacks brought in by Crystal, and just munched on them before looking at the Master Architect about her own idea. Concert, and theater venue. Nodding in agreement and even pointing at Lily. Certainly another spot for the University of Umgul to perform if they wanted to. And like Lily said culturally speaking it would be good for the planet too.
Looking at Crystal when she talked about the monorail, Andros nodded with a smile, that was a great consideration too since when they had destroyed the raceways, he got that stop be condemned and thus people no longer could go there, but some of the gangs had in fact taken that opportunity to squat the area. "Yes, you are right about that, thank you..." Adding another note to his datapad, Andros looked at Elika when she asked him about the area that would be dedicated to the Raceways and everything that would go with it. "Considering the terrain around the former raceways being barren so to speak, you can make it as big as the capital city of the planet if you wish. The land belongs to no one in particular but the planet, and thus the government. So you can think as big as you want, funds will not be an issue." Andros reassured her before glancing at Crystal for confirmation, not that he didn't need it necessarily since he remember the figures, at this point sky could be the limit truly, plus he also still had some of the funds given to him by his uncle and didn't necessarily touch those, but that wasn't too important.
"We can get you map of that spot, and you will see what I mean from the surveys we have. Of course some of the farmers are nearby and I promised them they wouldn't be impacted when the development would start. It'll also be a good place for them to expose their produce in the mall, perhaps add a market too, for an extra income for them?" He suggested thoughtfully, plus the restaurants and anything else could use them as suppliers too if needed. Andros wasn't worried about it he was more concerned about their livelihood in general.
"Ciao, fratello." Andros greeted Ryan as he came in with a faint smirk before looking or actually listening to Elikas and Lily's banter after Ryan got asked for his opinion. Pursing his lips and playfully kicking some water in Elika's direction, Andros shook his head with amusement. "Ah... Women, and besties always give as good as they get..." Andros mused pretty sure he knew what they were talking about. After all he did know how to read between the lines, and actually the fact that Elika was bantering with her friends, well it definitely validated what he told her previously. She had changed too, and something told him that it was also in large part to the Hapan.
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Ryan Solaris
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Post by Ryan Solaris on Jul 6, 2023 14:29:43 GMT -8
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Elika did seem happier, and different from the last time he factually saw her. He remembered that she wasn't that comfortable around him and with her waving at him cheerfully, he was glad that she was in good spirits, and most likely due to the fact that she was well surrounded and was taking that situation that occurred to her in good spirits.
"Cool and good to know!" He sincerely said with a smile before glancing from Elika to Lily with an amused expression, yep they totally reconnected alright, plus the fact that the Hapan was here too, probably something else happened there between Elika and Lana, not that he would ask because that was none of his business, and his girlfriend, plus his sister would tell him off.
"I see." Ryan pursed his lips to stop himself from laughing. That was probably something that his sister said, and often he wouldn't even side with anyone right there, he definitely knew what was good for him, plus just like right now, Ryan just knew that they were just good at bantering with one another. No, totally not going to say anything further, although he did look at Lily with a knowing smile. "Most certainly, bellissima" Pecking her forehead, and looking at Elika remembering some of the things that have been discussed thusfar, at least from the snippets he had heard. Something about the raceways being larger than what it used to be. "Mmmm a clinic, probably? The closest to the city is Furgan Medical Center, and having already first responders there might increase the attractivity of the place?" He suggested thoughtfully although he wasn't sure if it was gonna fit with the plan overall.
All he knew was raceways, monorail, and some suggestions about a market for the farmers. That again would work in terms of healthcare at least if necessary. "I mean, I don't know what your overall plans are going to be for that, but a clinic or hospital would work. It'll also avoid the congestion at FMC often times, and maybe the planet could also attract other docs or healthcare providers too..."
That was his sole idea truly, as for the rest, the how big, or whichever, that was definitely above his paygrade at least, but he knew that Andros as the Vice Governor was often implementing things around the planet for the betterment of its population too.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 6, 2023 21:25:38 GMT -8
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Elikapeka nods and smiles when Lily suggests a stage for outdoor concerts or theater performances could also be used for productions from the University's drama or comedy clubs to give them a larger venue and increase the attention given to Umgul's more artistic and cultural offerings, telling the attorney enthusiastically, "I think that's a great idea, beautiful! Keep them coming please!" Even though she had not expected her playful teasing of Lily to go unanswered, Elika still blushes bright red when her friend makes a masterful comeback involving Naboo's ancient Moon Goddess, the amused smile accompanying the flushing of her cheeks revealing that she is enjoying their banter more than she is embarrassed by it for a change.
Giving Crystal a wink to let her friend know that the offer of using her and Lily as sounding boards or even unofficial consultants whenever needed, Elika smiles after her friend points out that Atlantis might even take some of the students from the academy to the Raceways if they include all that has been discussed, Elika says, "I think that is a lovely idea, hon', feeling her excitement for beginning the project continue to mount the more they talk about it and she realizes how many citizens of Umgul and tourists might be drawn to the Raceways should her design successfully capture the spirit of community, family friendly entertainment and cultural offerings that the ideas being discussed could bring to the project. Pursing her lips in thought when Crystal suggests that the scope of the project could result in a need to add the Raceways Metropole to the monorail system going around the city, Elika says, Good point, hon'," already beginning to think of ways to incorporate a monorail station into the design and of how she will definitely need to consult someone involved in the monorail system to determine whether it is feasible and, if so, what it would entail.
Giving her Ceesi, who seems to be lost in thought at the moment, a loving smile accompanied by a glance silently asking if she is alright, Elika finds herself wondering again, as she suspects she will be wont to do every so often, how she was so lucky to have - with a little behind the scenes help from Andros - found Delaana and all that they have come to be to one another; though there was a time she felt she would never allow herself to feel as deeply as she has come to feel for her Ceesi due to the pain she endured when losing the first love of her life so suddenly and tragically, Elika knows how deeply she has already fallen for her Ceesi, and senses that, if she can only keep her anxieties and fears from sabotaging her as they have in the past, she and Delaana's love and bond will only grow stronger and deeper despite the adversity they may waiting in store for them on Hapes.
Turning her attention to Andros when he chimes in, pointing out that while most of the land around the Raceways is currently unowned, there are farms nearby to consider, and then suggests that a market of some kind could be included among the Raecway's other attractions, Elika nods, agreeing and expanding on his suggestion, "An open air Farmer's Market, either as a permanent fixture or a seasonal attraction, maybe? Bobbling her head from side to side, Elika muses, Perhaps even a few produce or butcher's shops in the mall as well? Arching an eyebrow in theatrical annoyance when Andros kicks a bit of water in her direction, Elika returns the favor, placing a hand in the pool and flicking her fingers to playfully spritz him with a few droplets of water, winking as she agrees with his comments about women in general and besties in particular, Don't you ever forget it, Mister Vice Governor."
Finishing the last of her wine as she listens to Ryan's ideas about adding a clinic or medcenter to the Raceways, Elika runs an index finger around the rim of her empty glass as she says, "With the hotels and other features included in the Metropole, a medcenter would be a fantastic addition, and if it was situated conveniently enough could, as you suggested, even serve as an overflow center should the FMC be at capacity. Nodding, liking the idea and looking forward to the challenge of designing a medcenter, Elika smiles and quips, Consider it added to the official list, Doctor Solaris, and welcome to my growing list of unofficial consultants for the Raecways Metropole Project, looking over at Lily as she adds with a wink, I am so stealing your name for the Raceways, beautiful. I'll be sure you get an honorable mention somewhere, joking, Maybe I'll include a Vitamin shoppe in the mall and call it Jankovic's or something, with Vitamin D being it's signature item."
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 7, 2023 4:39:27 GMT -8
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I will certain inform her if I do have more ideas, though right now, there aren't any others ... Mmmmm, oh wait, is Gorgeous blushing? It's dark, I can't see well but she is smiling. Which actually causes me to wink at her playfully as I am just taking a sip of my wine. Pointing at Baby Girl to convey that I am totally with her about everything she has said thusfar, and even the Hapan Bombshell who seems to be silent right now. I am actually not too worried about the latter. Wherever her mind is right now, perhaps she is thinking of other ways ...
Nope, better stop there, my mind is in the gutter, everyone here already knows about that. I think, or hope. Though it's not like they haven't heard it from me before anyways, so. Including the farmers also to the Raceways Metropole is a good idea, and the monorail. Come to think of it, I have never taken the monorail, maybe I should at some point to see it for myself.
Another medcenter, now that is definitely a good idea, and it'll definitely attract people more into the city and its surroundings. Though my gaze turns towards Gorgeous when not only she states that she is going to use my idea for the name, but there are a few added things into that which causes me to slowly put my glass down on the table there just looking at her with a knowing smirk. "Oh please, Gorgeous, think about catering for everyone too, perhaps the signature item should be shaken to the core, it might be more appealing to the masses. Winking at her yet again and then glancing at Baby Girl with an amused expression, I cannot help but to say. At the rate that is going, perhaps we should put her in contact with Bodacious' man. Oh if only ... Oh wait! Giggling and looking at Gorgeous with a knowing expression. Listen Gorgeous, if you are going with what I think you are going. Adult shoppes and all, you might want to speak with Stefanie, or even her doc, who is also a club owner and provides to particular tastes."
Winking playfully and just looking at Ryan, that talk about that actually didn't help me much, which is why I just grab his scrub and kiss him. "It's an emergency now." Standing up and giving everyone flying kisses, I just tug Hot Stuff with me towards our room ...
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Ryan Solaris
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Post by Ryan Solaris on Jul 7, 2023 9:09:10 GMT -8
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Smiling and waving his hand horizontally to let Elika know that it was no problem at all, Ryan could not help but to quip "Hopefully I can fill in that unofficial position, that is if I am not taken by some in house emergencies." Pursing his lips and looking at his girlfriend with a knowing expression, he soon stifled a laughter upon hearing that exchange between Lily and Elika which made him look at his sister with wide eyes. He definitely wasn't surprised about it coming from Lily, but from Elika, that was a new one for him.
Ah yes the infamous Samael Canaan, back in Honoghr, who was Stefanie's boyfriend, and apparently there was also something about one of Lily's lawyer being the doc's sister. Something about Dinah who had been trying to find her long lost brother, and only when the lawyers of P.M.S. had come here on the planet did they make the connection. But Ryan did know about Saam, as he had been referred as by Ares, he was RDMC's psych and OBGYN too peculiar man, and always had out of there ideas apparently but definitely a good chap from what Ares had told him, even Alicat.
"He does run a club in Honoghr." Ryan confirmed knowingly although before he could say anything else, his attention was caught by Lily and he smirked against her lips before pursing his lips and looking at everyone apologetically and just walked back with her back inside of the lakehouse to cure his girlfriend from her apparently vitamin deficiency...
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 7, 2023 11:17:01 GMT -8
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Getting into the lakehouse after having spent the day at the Academy, teaching and just guiding the students there, Atlantis a few times felt some fluctuating emotions coming from here, but he had been tied up that he couldn't pull away right that moment before. Though now he was certainly glad that the general atmosphere seemed to be appeased, and not wanting to interrupt their ongoing talks, Atlantis stood by the sliding door just after he had noticed that Lily and Ryan had gone off...
Shutting down all of his senses, he had deposited his gears into Crystal's room and was just watching peacefully the ongoing outside with his arms crossed.
Walking over to where Crystal was sitting, he stood behind her and kissed the top of her head affectionately as he noticed that Lana was in the recess spot with Crystal while his brother and Elika both had their feet into the pool.
"You know, I think you are owed a pool party once again, Elika." He told her with a smile, after all she probably needed some relaxation, although he definitely had no idea what had transpired this very day, or that Hapes was going to be a thing, but he supposed that he would soon find out.
Nonetheless he did greet them all by saying "Evening, seems like I have missed a few things today." Gesturing to the wine glasses, and the snacks plus also the relaxed atmosphere.
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 7, 2023 13:17:20 GMT -8
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One thing Crystal was very certain of, Elika was definitely excited for this project, everything just seemed to be definitely going in the right direction for her. Crystal had noticed the look Elika had given to her girlfriend after the architect said the idea Crystal had given was a good one. But fact remained, there was that chance about that potential relocation to Hapes in the cards for Elika. Of course, she would always have a place to stay here at the lakehouse and that would never change at all. Plus there was always holocomms when and if Elika was back on Hapes, that would never change either. Crystal though was still hopeful and she was going to keep on hoping until the end.
Crystal did remember that Andros made that promise to the farmers, and he even had their support through and through ever since apparently he got rid of the nuisance as they called it. The raceways were very contested by the farmers, not because of what it symbolized so to speak, but more of who was at the head of the Raceways back then. Turned out that it was someone from the Vyridian's extended family, one they never discussed or talked about that much as it was irrelevant all the same. Though she did smile at Andros and Elika acting like siblings definitely when they started flicking water at one another.
And it was back again to the banter, biting her lower lip to stop herself from laughing, Crystal breathed softly and shook her head and then noticed her brother's look, which only made her shrug slightly. Laughing fully when Lily stated what was presumably assumed, to which actually Crystal's mind veered in that direction too, she waved her hands as it to ask enough, but she was still laughing. The stories she did hear about her ex's current boyfriend, well those always made her laugh when Kassidy would share, or even Stefanie.
Breathing softly and shaking her head when both Lily and Ryan took their leave for obvious reasons, Crystal laughed again and looked up the sky before feeling that Atlantis was actually around. Looking up and smiling at him after his kiss, Crystal pursed her lips and nodded that indeed he did miss quite a few things. "Pool party might not be anytime soon, handsome." She told him sincerely, though that was also a fact, they needed to have a pool party again at some point. "Question to you, you ever been to Hapes? Because that is were we are going in the next few days." Crystal informed him as she turned to look at him with a look that said she would fill him in later.
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 7, 2023 13:43:05 GMT -8
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Not surprised that her Shakal noticed her silence, Lana looked at her girlfriend with a warm smile and nodded to let her know that everything was perfectly fine, and even winked at her as she bit the corner of her lower lip teasingly. The easy banter between Lily and her girlfriend just amused her truth be told, and she was glad that her girlfriend seemed to be far more comfortable and not so anxious anymore.
Though why would she be anxious when she was surrounded by people that loved her, and Lana was one of those people. Not ready to say it, at least not in this setting, Lana figured that waiting for the opportune time would be best, that was if she truly was ready, and also because she still had that memory of saying it the last time and everything came crashing down. Now, she did not see it as such. So perhaps...
But her mind wasn't set on it for the banter between the lawyer and her girlfriend was just honestly amusing, and what the Vice Governor said, that definitely applied to them. And it appears that the arrival of Doctor Solaris after giving out his idea definitely got the lawyer to wrap up the talks on her side by whisking her doctor away.
Giggling in amusement, Lana finished the last of her wine, and noticed that Atlantis had arrived, greeting him with a smile. Remembering actually that sole said pool party they had a while ago, she remembered lounging there and enjoying the water, while her Shakal also sat at the edge of the pool. It seemed like a while ago, at least to her, and for Elika it probably wasn't, but that day was just relaxing, that much she remembered.
"That would be my fault." Lana told him apologetically about that impromptu trip that Atlantis' girlfriend would be taking, because of her, and also because her Shakal was coming with her no matter what. Plus there were those other things, but she figured that Crystal would fill in him, and so she did not say anything further but just "I am a Chume'doro, or Hapan Royal Guard, and I have been recalled by the Queen Mother of the Hapes Consortium."
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 7, 2023 14:27:33 GMT -8
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"That's pretty good." Andros agreed with Elike's suggestion, it would definitely help the locals and just show what Umgul as a whole had to offer. "I'll be sure to mention it to the farmers group, and see what they would prefer. They are easy going and like to have constructive talks especially when it concerns their livelihood." Andros explained before he closed his eyes briefly when she playfully spritz him with some water. Looking at her playfully "Might probably not forget definitely, Ms. Master Architect." Smirking and actually liking Ryan's idea about a medcenter over at the raceways, it would definitely increase the traffic there, people visiting, locals working there, or just a nice place to relax and where they knew that a medcenter was around in case.
Nodding in agreement, and again smiling at that returned banter between Elika and Lily, Andros just shook his head with that relaxed smile on the corner of his lips. It wasn't awkward, at least not to him, he just found it amusing and they were both firing at one another back to back it seemed. The finishing statement though from Lily about that adult shoppe, that one made him laugh, he supposed that it could be put in the mall in some corner or something, but it looked like that for now the banter was going to stop there when Lily just too Ryan with her.
"Well... It looks like she caved in first." Andros chuckled and then looked at Elika with a playful wink before noticing that his brother had actually arrived. "We are going to Hapes, too." Andros said pointing at himself and his brother, not even asking for his opinion before he shook his head to Crystal's question and just gestured to Lana when she gave the reason why. Though he was certain that Crystal would fill in him anyways.
"Plus, I am sure you need a break too from your duties, so call this a galaxy hopping, and we are heading there to prove a point that Major Wan belongs here with our Ms. Master Architect." Finishing his wine and actually standing up from where he was sitting, Andros didn't even bother to roll down his pants, and just grabbed his shoes, and socks, he still carried the wine glass in his free hand. He didn't know how they were going to prove that said point, but he believed that they would find a way one way or another. "We probably should stop here for the brainstorming, I believe that you have enough materials, yes and in any case." He tapped his temple with a smile. "We can always revisit the things when needed. I should probably take my leave now, and let you all enjoy your night..." He told them with a smirk as he picked up other glasses to take them inside, but after bidding them goodnight and thanking them, and in particular Elika for that lovely evening, despite that Hapes situation, Andros took his leave.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 7, 2023 20:30:14 GMT -8
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Elikapeka arches an eyebrow in amusement as Lily, taking the Vitamin Shoppe joke off in a direction so far afield from where it was headed when delivered, suggests an Adult Shoppe be added to the list of businesses in the mall. crinkles her nose and says, "That is so not where I was going with it, beaut. . . trailing off when Lily drags Ryan off, Elika shakes her head and lifts her hands in the air as she tells Crystal and the others, I plan on keeping the Raceways Metropole family friendly, and, she chuckles, will clearly have to choose my jokes more carefully in the future," since she is still unsure exactly how the topic of Adult Shoppes wound up in the conversation.
Smiling happily when Atlantis arrives and joins them out by the pool, Elika waves her hands towards Crystal after her friend replies to the Grandmaster's suggestion about having another pool party before she can do so, stating that they will be going to Hapes in five days. Smiling in support when her Ceesi explains that she is the reason they will be making the trip to Hapes, Elika gives Andros and Atlantis both a grateful nod when the Vice Governor makes it evident that he and his twin will joining everyone going with Delaana to try and convince the Queen Mother that the Chume'doro should be released from her oath and allowed to remain on Umgul. Touched by the show of support from their friends, Elika gives her Ceesi a hopeful smile, feeling even more optimistic about their chances of swaying the Queen Mother than she has since first learning of the situation earlier in the evening.
Nodding when Andros suggests they call the brainstorming session to an end, Elika chuckles when he taps the side of his head to remind her that, should she need any reminders of all that has been discussed, his impressive recall will available to her. "I'll want to arrange to meet with the farmers myself once I've had an opportunity to examine the maps and surveys you mentioned, just to personally assure them that the project won't go forward until we're sure it won't adversely affect their livelihoods, Elika tells Andros before waving and telling him, Goodnight, Mister Vice Governor, I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner together."
Standing up after taking her feet out of the pool and picking up her wine glass, Elika asks Atlantis, "Can I get you anything? A glass for some wine? Resting her hand on Delaana's shoulder and giving it a tender squeeze, she tells her girlfriend, I'm going to go and get my datapad to make a few quick notes, do you want anything from inside, my Ceesi? Turning to Crystal, Elika asks, What about you, hon'? Can I get you anything?"
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 8, 2023 1:40:43 GMT -8
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There were moments in a certain situation where people were just dumbfounded, in this case it was Atlantis and he was looking at his girlfriend when she informed him that they were going to Hapes, and that was because of Lana who was a Hapan Royal Guard, and she had been recalled for the Queen Mother, and then there was his very own brother who just went ahead and said that he and Atlantis were going because Major Wan was meant to be here with the Master Architect. "Uh... Okay..." Atlantis finally replied after a pause when he had been filled in so to speak. It not like he didn't have a choice, and be trusted that Crystal would fill in him, he did notice that from her expression.
But!
Actually, that but would have to come later, as his brother was taking his leave. Atlantis inclined his head to let his brother know that he would also come to Hapes definitely, from the gist of it all since it concerned Major Wan who was high ranked with the Chume-something had been ordered, he guessed to return to her homeworld. He wasn't even aware that she was a Hapan Royal Guard, and he definitely did not know what all of things meant, but what he did know was that he certainly needed to support Elika, Master Architect now, and her girlfriend.
After Andros had taken his leave, and Elika joining them at the recess area, Atlantis looked at her when asked if he needed anything, but instead of saying something first, he put up his hands in a letter Tee formation. "Time out, please." He requested with a grin before looking at her as he dropped his hands down. "Miss Master Architect." He emphasized that title because that was new. "This is the part where I am supposed to say congratulations, right?" Looking at both Crystal and Lana for confirmation since they were both much more aware of this fact, and he had entered in a territory that seemed foreign to him only not really. Getting a confirmation from either Lana and Crystal, Atlantis looked at Elika with a happy smile. "Congratulations!" He repeated with more certainty and a smile but he supposed that Hapes thing and everything that went with it might have a sour note on that promotion. Though he figured it's a government thing which was why he gestured to all of the women here who were technically all government employees, only Lana had to go back to Hapes.
"You know what, I am sure I'll find out soon, so, not even going to ask further questions and just answer yours." He told Elika grinning. "Only if you are all joining me for another glass, otherwise, nope thank you."
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 8, 2023 5:41:17 GMT -8
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"Well, that does settle it, but..." Pointing to where Lily had gone off too with Ryan, Crystal couldn't help herself. "It's Ljiljana Jankovic, who hasn't been with her man in seven weeks. You know where her mind will lead with the banters you two have been having." Though again, she did raise both of her hand to say that she wasn't going to side with anyone, not that she needed to but it was just Lily and of course she would link those things together, guttery mind and all.
Grinning when Andros also enlisted his brother to go to Hapes, Crystal appreciated that as well. Though what did amuse her it was not a suggestion that Andros has made, and just told her boyfriend that he was coming. Waving her hand to bid him goodnight and thanks, she then looked at Atlantis when he asked for a time out, it was cute how he seemed to be confused, he did miss a bit, but when he rhetorically asked about congratulating Elika, Crystal did nod to confirm that congratulations were indeed in order.
Crystal didn't see why they couldn't have one final glass while Elika typed in notes in her datapad. "I am good, sweetie, thanks." Lifting her glass, plus there was still another bottle here. "Probably one last glass will do the trick before turning in for the night, after you are done putting some notes in." She suggested, not that it was that big of a deal but it would also probably give her a chance to update Atlantis, though perhaps she'd do that at the comfort of her room when they were alone.
Probably for the best. Right now though, Crystal did smile knowingly. "I can't wait to see how the Raceways Metropole will turn out. And you must be pretty excited too." Winking and looking at Atlantis just asking him to just sit down next to her, she leaned against him and just breathed peacefully. "Day okay?" She asked turning to look at him with a warm smile before pecking his lips softly and just leaning against him once more comfortably after pouring some wine into her glass and Lana's as well if she wanted to.
It definitely was a rollercoaster day. But she knew that she had to put in her notice that she would be offworld in the Finance department of the government, and they would have to handle things. At the same time though she truly was looking forward to go to Hapes and hopefully with how many of them would go there, it would convince the Ereneda to release Lana from her oat.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 8, 2023 6:14:16 GMT -8
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Lana could definitely just see how much supportive her Shakal's friends were. The Vice Governor was going, and he had included his brother, the Grandmaster of the Mist Order here. At first Lana wasn't even sure that Andros was actually going to come when he had asked her girlfriend to take her lieutenant with her. Now it did look like it was turning out to be a bigger matter than she had anticipated, than what potentially the Ereneda had been anticipating. Lana was also already amused with the fact that she was certain that the one from Purity div would be surprised to see people with her once she did leave the planet for that trip.
"Goodnight, sir." Still used to calling him that way, honestly, Lana didn't even think twice. She did put her hand on top of her girlfriend's and just turned shaking her head, though she did take her Shakal's hand and gave the palm of her hand a kiss. "No, I am fine, thank you, my Shakal." She told her with a knowing smile and wink before looking at Atlantis who had congratulated her girlfriend for her new official title, position within Umgul's Government.
"One drink will do definitely," Lana smiled and looked at her girlfriend with a playful wink, waiting for her to come back with the said glass for Atlantis, and Lana just scooted close to her just placing her chin on her girlfriend's shoulder as she began typing. "I love how excited you seem to be during that brainstorming my Shakal" She told her teasingly before pecking her cheek and moving her lips to her ear whispering still. "Though I have to admit, I am far more looking forward to have you for myself later..." Pulling her head back and biting the corner of her lower, Lana winked playfully before looking just innocent and natural while Elika kept typing her notes.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 10, 2023 7:56:02 GMT -8
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Elikapeka smiles when Atlantis asks for a time out to confirm that her new title warrants a congratulations, motioning towards Crystal when her friend confirms that Atlantis' suspicion is correct, and then tells him, "Why thank you, Mister Grandmaster, even adding a curtsy as she uses his formal title. Be right back," Elika tells Atlantis after he says that he will only have a glass of wine if she joins him, and then, after Crystal and Delaana have let her know that they don't need anything, makes her way inside to get her datapad and a wine glass for Atlantis.
Sitting down on the recessed lounge beside her girlfriend, Elika smiles when her Ceesi's chin rests on her shoulder as she begins making notes about the ideas that had come up during their brainstorming session. "Very excited, Elika tells Crystal when her friend says that she cannot wait to see how the Raceways Metropole will turn out and that Elika must be excited about the project, adding happily as she taps away on her datapad, I think it's one of, if not the biggest projects I've undertaken, hon', but I am really looking forward to the challenge," and then smiles as Atlantis starts filling in Crystal about how his day had been after he, thankfully, decides to leave any questions about the Hapes of it all until later as it is something that will inevitably be a topic of discussion in the coming days as they all get ready to make the trip to accompany Delaana for her meeting with the Queen Mother.
Smiling as she shivers when Delaana teases her by whispering in her ear and pecking her cheek before whispering beside her ear once more, Elika tosses her head so her long red hair falls over the right side of her face as she faces her girlfriend with her very best sleepy eyed kittenish look and coos in a playful whisper, "You aren't making it very easy to maintain my concentration on my notes, my Ceesi, and then, resisting the temptation to kiss Delaana's lower lip as her girlfriend pouts, purrs softly to let her Ceesi know that she is just as eager for her girlfriend to have her for herself later, adding with a coy smile before turning back to her datapad, Almost done, my Ceesi, promise."
Closing her datapad a moment later, Elika stretches her arms over her head and yawns theatrically, probably not fooling anyone as she says, "Well, I for one am quite exhausted, standing up and taking Delaana's hand to help her Ceesi up as she adds, Very busy day, so exhausting, then smiles as she tells Crystal, Thanks so much for being an unofficial consultant, hon', and then tells Atlantis, Thank you for the congratulations, adding, I guess we'll see you in the morning? After Atlantis replies, Elika tells him and Crystal, Night!"
Doing her best to walk inside hand in hand with Delaana in a calm, unhurried way, Elika manages to get into the kitchen before pulling her Ceesi into an embrace and kissing her deeply and lingeringly for a moment before tugging her girlfriend along as, her cheeks and neck flushed with ardor, she leads the way to her bedroom.
Waking in Delaana's arms in the morning when she feels her girlfriend stirring, Elika purrs as she turns around to face her Ceesi, smiling happily as she wraps her arms lovingly around Delaana and pulls her closer to kiss her lips tenderly as she says huskily, "Good morning, my Ceesi, indulging in the feeling of their warm, soft entangled bodies for a moment before pouting and saying, I don't want to get out of bed, sighing as she says, but I suppose we'll have to eventually, then props herself up on an elbow as she strokes Delaana's hair and says, I'll go and make us some caf," before kissing up from Delaana's neck to her lips and then reluctantly getting out of bed to remind her girlfriend where the fresher is and to show her where she can find robes and pajamas or sweats to wear.
After dressing in a pair of teal colored, long sleeved pajamas with matching pants, Elika pulls her hair into a messy ponytail as she heads to the kitchen and starts brewing a pot of caf, all but skipping as she feels, despite the uncertainty of what will happen when they go to Hapes, happier and more excited about the future than she can remember being in a very long time; so happy and excited in fact that she does not allow her anxieties to make her wonder what sort of disaster is laying in wait to pull the proverbial rug from under her as she normally would when feeling nearly anything other than anxious.
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 10, 2023 12:34:00 GMT -8
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"You are very welcome, Miss Master Architect." Atlantis replied with a smile as he proceeded to get settled into the recessed area next to his girlfriend and just wrapping his arm around her. He inclined his head as a thanks for the glass that Elika had brought back for him, and poured some wine into it, lifting his glass to toast her once more. Taking a sip while listening to the exchange between Crystal and Elika, Atlantis was definitely happy for Elika, and it certainly sounded like a massive project. The raceways, those definitely were out of commission, and for a while now.
Looking at Crystal and nodding briefly, he pecked her lips and tilted his head on the side. "Yes, gave some classes, also told the kids that unfortunately you might not show up for a bit there, which bummed them a bit, particularly Nickala because he absolutely loves the food you cook for them. Though I did say that you'll probably go to the Academy again, and maybe you'll be coming in with maybe Elika, and even Lily." He told her chuckling, his reaction was the best too, "They are looking forward to that, because they know that Elika designed the Academy, and they also know that Lily is with your brother who they absolutely love having there because they get to play limmie with him."
That had been more or less his day, classes, and just guiding the students always, further than that, nothing special, at least nothing compared to what happened here at least. Finishing his wine, and looking at Elika who theatrically yawned, Atlantis said nothing at all, and in the corner of his mind, well probably for the best that Lily was no longer here, or the attorney might have said something.
"Yes, you'll see us tomorrow, have a goodnight both." Atlantis said smiling, before looking at how casually they seem to depart, he chuckled under his breath and looked at Crystal reigning in his emotions. "Shall we?" Atlantis asked as he picked up all of the glasses to take them to the kitchen once he knew that the coast was clear there and joined Crystal into her room who had updated him about everything that occurred pertaining Lana, and the Hapes situation, but also Elika's promotion, and everything else that had transpired throughout the day until they were no longer talking...
The next morning, Atlantis had been in the workout room with Crystal and doing some sparring, or he was being the live human punching bag, he kept parrying and dodging her punches or even her kicks until he found himself locked and pushed against the wall with a loud thud against it. "Ow...!" Tapping the wall for a surrender, Atlantis laughed before being released and tilting his head from side to side. "I'd like not to be black and blue, please." Not that he was, but it sometimes did happen when she'd land a punch, and that was often. Thankfully today, he came out of this fine, and he just picked up the towel to wipe away his sweat before walking out of the work out room wearing sweats and a t-shirt.
Walking into the kitchen he found Elika there "No, no, noooooo!" He said jokingly as he pointed to the caf being brewed. "You got there first." He smiled and placed his towel around his neck before pointing at his girlfriend who was right behind him. "She won." Opening the cabinet and grabbing some mugs, at least six of them, though for the time being he pushed aside two of them. He took the creamer and the sugar for Elika and poured the freshly brewed caf into their mugs. "And good morning to you by the way."
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 10, 2023 13:57:09 GMT -8
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In her sportswear, Crystal was currently wearing a sports bra and leggings, and had combat gloves while sparring with Atlantis. He never did hit back, that was to be expected, but she did like him being a good sport and often making it difficult for her to actually land a punch or a kick since he did block those. Though that time around, she had decided to change things up and joint lock him after she had pushed him against the wall. Releasing her hold and kissing his shoulder blade that had his tattoo, Crystal looked at him and shook her head.
"Don't be dramatic, handsome." Rolling her eyes playfully and removing her combat gloves, Crystal picked up the other towel wiping her sweat away before following her boyfriend out, only to hear coffee being brewed plus the scent coming from it was just marvelous. Stretching a bit and entering the kitchen, and noticing Atlantis still be dramatic, Crystal shook her head smiling. "He is usually the one brewing the caf in the morning." Crystal grabbed some ingredients from the fridge, figuring she'd cook some breakfast.
"Morning, hon'." Smiling and remembering how Elika walked unhurriedly last night, she could not help but to say. "I won't tell her about last night Winking playfully and placing the fruits on the counter along with some eggs, and nerf bacon, she also figured some toast would do the trick and jam.
"By the way, before I start this," She gestured to the ingredients she had in front of her after she had grabbed the pan, "Is there something in particular you want for breakfast, or even Lana?" She asked dubiously, from what she did know, the Hapan wasn't difficult at all when it came to food, but again she wasn't certain at all.
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 10, 2023 14:20:54 GMT -8
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Waking up completely rested, and just happy truly, Lana held onto her girlfriend and kissed her back softly tightening her hold slightly. "Sallan, my Shakal." She whispered softly before pouting and looking at her girlfriend definitely not wanting to get out of bed, or even do anything right that instant but just to stay here locked up. That would just be fine with Lana, honestly. Groaning, and still holding onto her girlfriend's hand, she looked at her Shakal playfully and somewhat accusingly. "Now that is just not playing fair," Biting her lower lip and chuckling, Lana also had to remember that they were not at her place, but at the Lakehouse, and her Shakal shared it with two of her friends, and so reluctantly, she got up nodding and blowing her a kiss, before going to the fresher and grabbing some blue pajamas from her girlfriend's closet.
Before heading out though, she picked up their scattered clothes, and placed them on the bed after she made it, and then she noticed that the portrait on the wall was no longer that said portrait but now it was what seemed to be Naboo's landscape.
On the one hand, it pleased Lana, but at the same time, it was not that she felt bad, but she figured that the woman in the portrait before that was hanging up there meant a lot to her Shakal, and while Lana was touched, she also knew, or at least she wanted to let her girlfriend know, hopefully in the kindest way possible that she understood, and perhaps they could maybe talk about their past at some point. Now that at least Lana no longer had anything to hide at all...
She just hoped that her girlfriend wouldn't take her curiosity the wrong way at all if she ever got around to asking about the woman in the said portrait...
Finally heading to the kitchen and finding Atlantis along with Crystal there, Lana walked up to Elika and pecked her lips before grabbing one of the mugs filled with caf, and put some sugar in it. "Morning." She greeted both Atlantis and Crystal with a smile before making an apologetic face. "Oh, sorry. I remember that you were supposed to wake her up for a jog this morning." It had been Crystal's promise the previous day from what she could recall. "And I am fine with anything," She reassured Crystal before pointing at the ingredients. "Anything I can help with?"
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 10, 2023 23:04:00 GMT -8
Lakehouse
Stepping back as Atlantis arrives and starts taking over the caf preparation, Elikapeka arches an eyebrow in a theatrical display of irritation as she tells him, "Good morning, then smiles as she tells Crystal who is right behind the Grandmaster, Moning, hon', adding, Congrats on winning your sparring session . . . as usual, poking her tongue out at Atlantis playfully as she shrugs and jokes, Maybe if you'd get over that silly rule of yours you wouldn't lose all the time, then waves her hands over the mugs, creamer and sugar he had taken out and reminds him, You're the guest, she shoos him towards the table, so go and sit down please, before telling Crystal playfully, Well, when I'm here he's just going to have to surrender his barista hat to me, isn't he? Laughing when Crystal says she wont tell Lily about last night, Elika looks as innocent as she can while asking in an imitation of her bewildered tone, What is there to tell, hon'?"
Shaking her head when Crystal asks if there is anything other than what she is already preparing to make that Elika or Delaana would like, Elika smiles when Delaana arrives and answers one half of that question and tells Crystal, "I'm good with what you've got ready to get going there, and then says, I'll help you, hon'."
Moving over to Delaana, Elika puts an arm around her girlfriend's waist and pecks her cheek, pausing to whisper in her ear, "You look lovely in my jammies, my Ceesi, quickly biting her girlfriend's earlobe gently before adding, not as lovely as you do without them though, and then steps back and winks flirtatiously as she decides not to wait for Crystal to ask for help since her housemate is more likely to just do everything herself and announces cheerfully, I'm on toast duty! Pointing at the table where, assuming he obeyed instructions, Atlantis should be sitting, Elika tells Delaana with a theatrically stern look, You go and sit too, my Ceesi, house rule number 57 clearly states no guests are permitted to participate in cooking or caf making without the explicit written permission of at least 2 household residents."
After putting a few slices of toast into the toaster and getting butter, jam and a knife ready, Elika prepares her caf with cream and sugar as she asks, "What are everyone's plans for today? After sipping her caf, Elika tells Delaana, I thought we'd go and get you packed for Hapes, explaining, I'd feel better with you staying here until we leave for Hapes, since she does not like the idea of the Chume'doro that had contacted her Ceesi with the Queen Mother's message being out there somewhere laying in wait. I'd also, Elika adds while taking the first slices of toast from the toaster and adding butter and jam to them after putting the next slices into the toaster, like to go and see my office space," as, even if she does end up having to relocate to Hapes with Delaana, she will be traveling back and forth as often as her position of Master Architect requires it and so wants to start planning the layout and decor of her office as well as begin looking for an assistant.
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 11, 2023 6:26:17 GMT -8
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Blowing some air and seeing Elika's theatrical display of irritation, Atlantis put his hands up and looked at her with wide eyes before he scoffed playfully when she poked her tongue at him. "It is not silly. I refuse to hit back." Gesturing to Crystal, his girlfriend with an amused smile, and expression. "Why would I want punch her or kick her back, do not want to damage this gorgeous woman that is my woman." He might have sounded serious there, and probably maybe sounded vain, but none of it really, he knew that Crystal wouldn't care because that was the point, they were sparring, but at the same time, he just did not like injuring as a general rule people he cared about, moreso women. "Plus I have already agreed to a demo with Valaras in front of her and everyone else at the Academy."
"Fine, fine, fine." Atlantis moved over when Elika started to shoo him and he just quipped teasingly. "Feisty." Chuckling and just sitting down, since apparently he was a guest, which yes technically he was, for he did not officially lived here, but had often been here in the evenings anyways, Atlantis just relented, and he guessed that maybe he should definitely listen to the women in general since he was going to Hapes anyways.
He had greeted Lana, and of course he definitely got the whole gist about the recall from the Queen Mother, and that the Hapan was a Chume'-something, Hapan Royal Guard, and considering he wasn't too familiar with the customs, and all of that he wanted to ask some questions, but at the same time he did not want to sour the mood in general and let it be a reminder for everyone about the reason for that impending trip. "Wait, fifty-seven?" Atlantis asked with a dubious expression glancing at his girlfriend this time around. "What happened to the other fifty-six?" And there was a rule book? What rule book? "Well unfortunately Lana, you and I are both benched because apparently there is a Lakehouse rule book that is foreign to me..."
Grinning, and he knew that rule had just been made up on the fly, something that Lily would often do, but since the lawyer, the financial officer, and the architect were all besties, in the end, there was even no point in arguing against it. This was their house, and therefore their rules. Grabbing his cup of caf that this time he was just going to take sans creamer and sugar, Atlantis considered her question, with no expectations on what would happen today truly after getting in the Academy. "Academy, and probably check up on Franz's Padawan and see his progress about that investigation that his Master has given him, and I'll probably just go from there." Probably give some classes, or even whatever else that was needed, and. "Ah right, also catch the cousins, and my cousin too to update them me being absent from the planet for a few days..." Which wouldn't even be the first thing he'd inform them at all as it turned out.
"Probably best if you head there with Lucy, or whomever, not that I don't think that you cannot handle yourself." He told Lana raising both of his hands, after all she was a Major apparently and that entailed a rigorous training altogether. "But I do not see Andros being too trilled with you returning there with Elika without some others watching over you?" Atlantis knew his brother, that was a fact and just like Andros, he was very protective of the people they cared about, Elika even more honestly. Plus he was also very certain that Andros had ordered someone to look into that breach...
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 11, 2023 9:37:49 GMT -8
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Looking up towards the ceiling and shaking her head, Crystal grabbed the front of his shirt and pulled him in her direction to kiss his lips. "Dork, but I appreciate the compliment, handsome." She whispered against his lips and pecked him once more before pulling away and starting with the eggs and the nerfbacon on the side. "Oh, I am with you, sweetie, best to settle that with him." Grinning, although she was certain that she wouldn't be too hard pressed in convincing Atlantis with that. "Well that is if you do wake up before him." Winking playfully, after all it really was whomever got to the kitchen first who started brewing the caf, plus it depended if she and Atlantis sparred, which truth be told she had not done in a while but that morning she really was motivated. "Precisely, nothing whatsoever." Giggling as she knew that the two of them were quite aware of that fact, plus between Crystal and Lily, the attorney always was at the forefront in the teasing department.
Inclining her head, when Elika said that she was fine with what she had laid out on the counter, Crystal looked over her shoulder when Lana joined them, shaking her head when the Hapan apologized, "Morning, and no, don't worry, did not go for a jog this morning." Crystal said with a wink, besides she was not going to pull out Elika from her room, at all. Chuckling when Elika pretty much ordered Crystal's boyfriend much like her very own girlfriend to just sit, Crystal pointed at the architect that she concurred with what was just said. "What she said." Smiling and platting the first batch of eggs and bacon, she placed those onto the kitchen island they used as a table in the morning since it was at the center, with barstools around.
Starting on another batch of eggs, and bacon, Crystal picked up a knife and started chopping the fruits quickly before putting those in a bowl and repeated the action with the eggs and bacon that she knew were already perfectly cooked. Grabbing plates and cutleries, she placed those on the kitchen island and listened to Elika's plan for the day, and with Atlantis suggesting she and Lana headed to the Hapan's apartment with Lucy or someone else. "I can accompany you both if necessary." Crystal said without ounce of uncertainty, after all she was attuned to the Force, and more, and more she was comfortable with it to the point that she figured perhaps at some point she would be ready to reveal that fact about her. "Besides, I also have to go to my office and send out some messages to the people in my department." Crystal explained since after all she was also going to Hapes, and she also figured that she'd have receive by now Andros' memos about the Master Architect, but also the Lieutenant. "That being said, hon', you do remember that the message yesterday about you and our dearest Vice Governor has been sent to everyone..." Crystal teasingly told her with a wink, she was certain that her friend knew where this was going.
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