Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Oct 14, 2013 9:32:48 GMT -8
"Work hard and play harder ... I say in a sing a song voice, besides, it is not fun when people don't play, and we are no exception. I do agree with Elika's statement to include Crystal, besides a get together it's about us three being together, right? Right ... At least now you know the secret incantation, but it doesn't work for everyone. If say someone else that I barely know at work tells me those statements, I turn them down." It is a known fact about me, or at least Crystal knows, that I do not mix my work colleagues with my personal life, too demanding. Obviously Elika and Crystal, I do not work with them per se, at least Crystal is in a different department.
I focus my attention at Crystal when she tells me that Andros is a very complicated man, but still, I have somewhat seen the caring side of his. This morning, for example, he came all the way here to inquire about Elika and he was adamant to do right by the farmers. Shrugging and pushing away the thought, I arch an eyebrow still looking at Crystal before laughing softly. "Okay, I admit, my mind temporarily went into the gutter then and there but ... Better stop there, before I start, again. You know what, never mind too. I finally carry on laughing while rolling my eyes playfully. Although I am told to stand down and let the Lieutenant's case go, I just lift my hand in surrender and smile in understanding. I rest my case, gorgeous, not going to plead my case on this matter any longer." Zippering my mouth and taking a sip of my wine, I still think that Lucy should be able to relax while being here, after all from what I understand, lover boy has that connection with baby girl and he'd know if there is any trouble. The guy would simply come rushing, that much I know. He is the caring type, we've talk a few times anyways and it was all good exchange.
"Liar, liar, pants on fire ... I say in a sing a song voice again as I glance at Elika when she says that she isn't a workaholic. You might have lasted a few hours, gorgeous, when lover boy left, what did you actually do, huh? Also I won't be counting the fact that you might have slept or something because that doesn't count at all. Keeping a serious face for a moment until I purse my lips, I just clear my throat quickly knowing that I am yanking her that much and just teasing her. Besides, I have missed Elika, so I am entitled to a little teasing right? Since Crystal will not do it, I will do it for the both of us. Lifting my glass of wine for the toast and smiling, I seriously wouldn't have minded if Elika says a prayer for Shiraya. Then again, that is up to her and I am not going to fuss about this anyways. To being together and having a great afternoon I repeat with a warm smile. Also here is me hoping that Kalyani still works at TaSpa! for obvious reasons." Stifling a laughter before placing my hand in front of my mouth to stop talking for the time being, I end up winking at Elika with a knowing expression.
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Oct 14, 2013 11:53:40 GMT -8
"Sweetie, I wouldn't miss it for the world." Crystal replied with a faint chuckle. It was always a good time with the both of them, they never spoke about the same things and she was genuinely having a great time with her two closest friends. Be it gossiping or just talking about random things. She pointed at Lily while rolling her eyes playfully before dropping her finger quickly. "And people ask me why you are being anti-social and a bossy nemoidian." She said with a stifled laughter before shaking her head still amused. Lily just cultivated that kind of appearance, hence the whole department being intimidated by her, but she was certain the people respected her for all the work she had done. That was a given. "Point in fact, baby girl, you are like Andros, but a woman, and prone to PMSing, at that point, they should all duck for cover." Crystal added on laughing by that time and shaking her head.
She knew that much, they were in sync before and now they were in sync again, she guessed it was one of the reasons why Atlantis tried to avoid the place, thank whoever there was to thank for the malla petals outside because that certainly soothed her when that happened. Putting to rest the matter about Lucy and her not joining them, Crystal understood all of Elika's reasoning. Still, Crystal thought that the Lieutenant might get bored out of her mind by standing guard here at their home for no particular apparent reason.
But that was the Lieutenant's job, Crystal guessed and she wouldn't do anything to contradict that, when soldiers were ordered to do things, they always saw it through, no matter the time or the place. Atlantis was the same in a way but then again he was somewhat lax in his duties from the things she had witnessed about him. Then again, the Jedi here always worked great together, it was like they never needed to perpetually be in contact nor ask what they had to do, they would just do it without asking for directives whatsoever.
"Don't mention it, sweetie." Crystal replied when Elika thanked her for the preview before glancing with an amused expression from Elika to Lily who was still going on with that same singsong voice. "Hello, Lily inquisition, I haven't missed you. At all." Crystal said laughing before rolling her eyes playfully. "Stop yanking her, baby girl." Poking her tongue out in her childhood friend's direction before laughing, her laughter only doubled when Lily put some addendum to that toast. "You are so impossible." She told Lily jokingly before glancing at Elika with a warm smile and inclining her head faintly. "No need for thanks, hon', my absolute pleasure to having you back here and just have a no drama afternoon." Crystal raised her glass before taking a sip from it and began to eat the food she had prepared...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 19:21:34 GMT -8
Elikapeka raises a finger, about to protest Lily's assertion that she is a workaholic by pointing out that she did not spend the entire morning working, but slumps her shoulders comedically when Lily states that napping will not count as not working, muttering, "Ok, Ok, so I'm a little bit of a workaholic. A teensy weensy bit. Very tiny. When Lily goes on to mention that she hopes that Kalyani still works at TaSpa!, Elika endeavors to look confused despite the fact she is not confused at all, knowing perfectly well both who Lily is talking about as well as the obvious reasons for hoping that the olive complected woman is still in the employ of TaSpa!, asking in as bewildered a tone as possible, Who do you mean darlin'?"
Laughing and nearly aspirating her wine when Crystal points out that Lilly and Andros are quite alike, Elika wipes her mouth with her napkin, looking at Lily and, composing her features once more in an exaggerated befuddled expression, says, "I have no idea what she's talking about. No idea at all. Really. I just laughed because it was so outlandish. Yep. That was it," and even manages not to laugh as she begins to eat her meal.
Later that evening . . .
Upon returning from TaSpa! with Lily and Crystal, Elika is more relaxed than she has been in a while as well as comfortably tipsy, and despite the fact that she is not, by virtue of being an insomniac, tired at all, declares that she is off to sleep since she knows that even though her friends both have to work in the morning they would stay up and talk if Elika were to seem as though staying up and talking were something she were inclined to do. Going to her room and changing into her long sleeved pajamas, Elika smiles as she thinks back to the afternoon spent at TaSpa!, where the exuberant owner and host, Cosimo Sapora, had, with his customary manic energy and habit of deftly guiding his guests from one activity to another, ensured that Elika and her friends had a memorable and relaxing experience, beginning with massage treatments - Crystal's therapist a blonde haired, blue eyed Hapan male, Lily's a dark haired Corellian male, and Elika's a blue skinned male Ortolan - and ending, after more pampering, with an evening meal and wine in TaSpa!'s restaurant, where, at Lily's insistence, they were served by Kalyani.
Sitting cross-legged on her bed after taking her sketchpad and a tin of pastels and charcoal pencils from her closet, Elika absently traces the cross shaped scar on her left wrist with her right thumb, repeating the gesture on her right wrist with her left thumb as she tries to think of how to occupy herself until sleep seems possible, already feeling the anxiety that the afternoon had temporarily allayed beginning to seep upward once more. Elika knows, intellectually, that Crystal would sense any threat by virtue of the fact she is Force sensitive, knows that her lieutenant has been relived by another member of Umgul's defense force who will be watching over the house, but, just as she can at times recognize her compulsive behavior as mere compulsions, is not freed from her baseless anxiety any more than she is freed from her compulsions upon recognizing them as such. Making a fist with her right hand, Elika hits herself in the forehead twice as though the act might cause something to come loose or perhaps fall back into place within her mind, sighing when, naturally, her thoughts are unaltered. Sketching does not always serve to distract her, but Elika picks up a charcoal pencil all the same, hoping to lose herself, at least for a time, in her art, and thinking that she will have to call her employer in the morning and ask, beg if she has to, if she can return to work sooner than anticipated.
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Oct 15, 2013 7:37:28 GMT -8
Well, that has been an interesting lunch and afternoon coupled with a dinner ... Maybe next time, we should also invite Kayne's PA or something, that should be fun, right? Right ... Unless Crystal won't be mixing work and personal life. Come to think about it, Kayne is not known for mixing those two features in her life, so that would be highly unlikely.
For now, I know that I am not even buzzed, and that maybe I could have another glass of wine or something before going to sleep, it's too early to sleep. Yep, definitely too early for me. I think quickly while I glance at my wrist chrono, but it looks like Elika is bent on going to bed. Not really wanting to push it, since she has after all endured all of my shenanigans this afternoon, I just end up blowing her a kiss and bidding her a goodnight. Looking at Crystal with an amused expression, I end up telling her with a theatrical sigh. "Remind me again to teach her what the being the Kayne - Jankovic 101 entails."
For all I know Elika might have forgotten, and well maybe I can put that into the whole factor of often being off world to work and not really spending that much time together in the evenings. Who knows? But what I do know, Kayne would unlikely be sleeping right about now, besides, something is lacking! Right! Lover boy hasn't shown up yet ... Cringing on the spot and looking at Crystal with a very innocent expression, I just blow her a kiss and decide to push her towards her room. "Oh please, don't say you haven't missed your man, at least do me a favor and live vicariously for the both of us. I laugh before shaking my head slightly and add on. I am prepared this time." I wink at her teasingly and just walk towards my own room to dump my stuff debating on either going for some lapse now to wear myself out or just take a shower right about now and read, or really review some stuff that might be work related.
While I decide on what to do, I cannot help but to start daydreaming about that spa moment. Although I do have to admit that the therapist of mine was a hottie, but still the one before still had more of an edge to him ... Ugh! I really have to stop, okay no I cannot ... Flaying my arms over my head, I just decide to take a quick shower and change into my pajamas, just jogging pants and t-shirt before walking out of my room barefoot to get a glass of wine and just sit by the pool to relax.
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Oct 15, 2013 11:34:53 GMT -8
The Lakehouse — Later that evening
Crystal had just walked through their home with her roomies and she had a satisfied expression upon her features. Everything had just gone great, from the lunch and onwards. TaSpa! did not deceive her, although she, again, couldn't believe that the experience there played tricks on her so to speak. It was like, someone or anyone was doing it on purpose to give Elika, alien therapists. Not that she complained overly, but she had that sense of déjà vu, and it always looked like she always ended up with a Hapan therapist, the one before, one she nicknamed Thor and that new one, whom she nicknamed Ollie. It fit, and if they had a problem with that, in own Lily's lingo, they could sue her. She had requested for a haircut, it was shorter, shoulder length now and she liked the results. Other than that, nothing eventful.
Right, there was one thing that she remembered, Lily requesting Kalyani as their server because apparently last time she had been a great hostess. She remembered pursing her lips at Lily's words, knowing her childhood friend was definitely doing it on purpose. She loved her friend for that.
Now that they were back home, she actually didn't feel like sleeping yet, although Elika seemed to be headed that way. After bidding her a good night and focusing her attention onto Lily, since both of them remained right there for the time being, Crystal cracked up a smile and shook her head with an amused expression. "Baby girl, you are already driving her crazy by your own." Lifting her hands quickly before adding on. "Which I endorse completely, but she is exhausted, and might be tipsy, because her alcohol tolerance is lower than ours. So, let's cut her some slack." She laughed softly before dropping her hands.
Soon enough she arched her eyebrow dubiously because she distinctly heard Lily's words even if they weren't spoken. Come to think of it, that was true, she had not seen Atlantis the rest of the day but just that very morning. But being pushed gently towards her room, did not help her think about her boyfriend further and she just looked at Lily with an exasperated expression. "You are so impossible, Jankovic. So impossible, it's unheard of." Crystal said with a strict tone, although she was just joking but before she entered her room, she looked over her shoulder and narrowed her eyes in her direction. "Bossy nemoidian." She muttered under her breath before blowing her friend a kiss and finally entering her room.
Now, what? Right, she was still restless and she really needed to do something about that, work was out of the question and well there was one thing she could do. Easy enough. Changing into her sports gear, she walked back out of her room and went into the workout one. Grabbing the combat gloves there, she put those on after bandaging her hands and started to go into a punching spree onto the punching bag... Even if that was supposed to clear her head, at the same time it made her think about perhaps contacting her brothers or her dad, particularly her dad about that conversation they both had a while ago. It was something she had not spoken about with Lily or Elika and certainly not with Atlantis. She really had to find a way and at the same time, with the things Virgil had told her a few months ago, she knew that she had to either erase her existence, or at least keep it to a minimum, or just completely evolve into something else, which she refused categorically because that would mean her embracing fully the Force. Which was out of the question for her...
Unknown to her, due to her thinking, she gave one final punch to the punching bag which caused the metal to snap and send the bag flying against the wall, leaving a dent, again... "Oh great..." Crystal muttered under her breath and sighed exasperatedly before shaking her head and just looking at the broken harness, she, like the other times, punched the bag with the Force due to a moment of frustration. One thing she knew for sure right now, she needed to at least see Atlantis, if he was around...
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Oct 16, 2013 6:47:57 GMT -8
Atlantis had spent the entire afternoon with his cousin, they had caught up and well, it really felt like old times. Although the two of them already knew that a lot had changed also. Events, people and just stuff led to other stuff and so on. While catching up had always been a good thing, some people were just missing, so to speak, but Atlantis did not blame them at all, for some, things had happened and things had been said and for others, they were just taken by their duties or things to overlook. That definitely brought another question existing to him. Atlantis sighed softly and just shook his head before pushing those unwanted thoughts away...
But in any case, Atlantis did tell each and everyone of them about something that was going to happen if it was possible and that they should all get there but do it discreetly because he didn't want to draw any attention for that event in particular.
Time flew and the next thing he knew, he was with his cousin, Franz in front of...
The Lakehouse
Atlantis did make a somewhat unspoken promise earlier that morning, he had told Elika that he wasn't going to be joining the three roommates at lunchtime but he would make it the evening with hopefully Franz, if he could find the man. The thing was, Franz was the one that had found him. One thing was for sure, despite some setbacks in the last few months, nothing had really changed about the guy for sure. Pushing those thoughts aside and the catching up they had gone through, Atlantis was sure that the three roommates/ housemates were back here, he actually felt them earlier in the City and knew deep inside of him that they were having great fun, that was a good thing, he smiled as he was about to ring the bell but he stopped midaction because someone might be sleeping although he knew that Crystal wasn't at all for he had felt that familiar current emanating from her.
Furrowing his eyebrows though that always happened when... He really had no time to think about that more thoroughly and finally, just finally he rang the bell of the home and waited to be admitted inside with Franz. He glanced at his cousin and shrugged his shoulder somewhat deliberately for he really couldn't explain what just happened a few moments ago. Sure, he knew Crystal and sure he knew that she had a lot of things on her mind and sure, he would never ask her straight to the point to tell him what was going on because, when it came to him, she never actually questioned him about the things he was doing or just things that concerned the Mist Order. She had told him that she still needed to wrap her mind around things, then he'd let her. Simple as that.
"Yeah... Don't ask me." Atlantis replied to his cousin's unspoken question, it was all in the gaze anyways. "Because I have no idea, whatsoever."
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Oct 17, 2013 11:54:34 GMT -8
All the information that Atlantis had provided them, those were good enough, it allowed him to catch up and be on par with current events. Even the Drakes had left then... It wasn't just Arhiana. Arhiana, due to some personal matters, he had told her goodbye but he actually did not show up at her departure. He, actually, did show up but he remained hidden and had concealed his signature so she would never know. Usually Franz was the one to up and leave, he was glad for one thing though, the fact that he had never done anything with her beyond the simple attraction. The rip wasn't that bad then.
Concerning the Drakes, he wondered what was going on with them, he was even surprised that Atlantis had not gone with them or even Andros, the Vyridian brothers were after all the Drake's Masters, right? So what was going on... He knew there was something going on, it was on Lara's features the whole time ever since she had come back, so to speak. He was certain that Mace knew but as always, she would reply, if anyone asked, that it wasn't her story to tell. Franz would never dare ask then.
Then, it came back to the occupants of this lakehouse or more particularly Elika...
Something had happened on Rori and she had been pulled away from that job and was back here earlier than they had all anticipated. Of course, Franz had worried then and there, even if he didn't have the details saved for the whole "attacker", "target Elika" and, "Lucy saving the both of them". Now he was here and while he was lost in thoughts, he felt something that he still wasn't used to. Crystal's signature heightening briefly with the use of the Force. Right... He had been present that evening, even though he had not spoken much, or at all, but he had seen some things, heard a lot of things right there.
Snapping out of it, he glanced at Atlantis with an impassive expression but soon he arched his eyebrow, but his musing wasn't about what might Atlantis had thought, it was about something else. It actually made Franz chuckle briefly before he shook his head as he glanced at the doorbell. "Put that under a woman's thing, one that we will never understand." Obviously, since both of them were guys, but that wasn't actually why he was amused to begin with.
"Model Face, tell me again, how long it has been since you and Crystal have been dating?" Franz asked rhetorically before smirking. "Don't you have a key or something, can't you just enter?" Oh, right and then he remembered something, Atlantis was just Atlantis, he did things very thoughtfully and carefully. "Oh right, don't mind me... I am sure you do, it's just you will not use it unless they are all asleep or something?"
Well then, they would play the whole wait and be invited in. But one thing was certain right now, he was glad to be seeing people again, or at least soon to be seeing people other than Atlantis.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 18:14:11 GMT -8
When she hears the chiming of the doorbell, Elikapeka shakes her head as though snapping out of a trance, which is not, in fact, far from the truth; though she had not accomplished anything artistic or otherwise, Elika had been drawn rather deeply into the trance-like state that she can achieve at times when surrendering to her obsessive compulsive behavior, which, in this particular instance, had taken the form of meticulously arranging her pastels and charcoal pencils neatly around her sketchpad in intricate patterns of color that, should they have a meaning at all, possess a meaning that even she has never divined. Though she wants to get up to answer the door, Elika, prisoner to her compulsions, is unable to do so immediately, forced instead to complete the grouping of pastels she had been working on when the bell sounded and broke her from her near trance. Only when the last of the pastels has been placed precisely and tapped exactly three times with the ring finger of her left hand can Elika free herself from the confinement of the ritualistic behavior, which is always exacerbated when she is under stress.
Walking to the front door after wrapping herself in a blue pinstriped bathrobe, Elika wonders absently where Crystal and Lily are, guessing they are outside by the pool. Smiling when, upon opening the door, she sees that Atlantis has decided to visit after all, and with Franz just as he had intended, Elika opens the door and steps back to admit them as she says to Atlantis, "Made it after all I see. Come in. Looking past Atlantis to Franz, Elika, though clearly pleased to see him, frowns for an instant so brief it might easily be overlooked when she sees something in his eyes that suggests to her that he has, in the time since she saw him last, undergone a subtle change of some kind which has left him with a more somber comportment than usual. The slight change in her expression fades just as quickly as it had appeared, and Elika's smile is genuine as, hoping both to conceal her own anxiety as well as to cheer Franz, she says, And look at you. I feel like it's been ages since I've seen you, old woman. Tugging the left sleeve of her robe down and then her right twice, Elika catches herself in the compulsive behavior and, as she places her hands in the side pockets of her robe to keep from indulging in it, she says, I'm not exactly sure where Crystal and Lily are at the moment. Out by the pool maybe. Nodding towards the back of the house, Elika begins leading the way, saying, Come on, we'll go find them. Looking over her shoulder as they near the kitchen, Elika asks, Would either of you like anything? Wine or caf?"
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Oct 20, 2013 4:24:32 GMT -8
While they waited, Franz just glanced around momentarily knowing that there was at least one more person that he did not recognize in the premises. Although that signature wasn't belligerent, it just made him wonder why they would tighten security in the lakehouse. Atlantis did tell him earlier that the Lieutenant had been here, and might have stayed and now, someone must have taken the relay. Not that it bothered him so to speak but a part of him, at least that major part of him, knew that if there was anything wrong here, Atlantis, just like Andros, would be the first one on the scene.
Franz was standing a little behind Atlantis, he was wearing new clothes at least compared to the ones he had been used too in that secluded spot he had found but still he had that cloak over his shoulders and his lightsaber clipped on his belt. When the door was finally opened that allowed them access, he zoomed in onto the person that had opened the door and smiled. He just smiled for now, but soon his smile grew wider and he placed his hand onto his heart when Elika joked with him. "Ooooooooooh, be still my heart, PekaPeka!!" Franz said jokingly, he remembered a long time ago, when that nickname was spoken, Elika saying to not even think about calling her that. He was glad to be seeing her that was for sure and he was grateful that she was fine, although a part of him wondered something important.
Did that event in Rori heighten her anxiety levels?
Franz decided to not comment on that even, her tugging her sleeves, he knew, for briefly seeing it a long time ago when they had returned from the raceways, that she had scars on her forearms. He just knew, but he never spoke a word about it, to anyone at all. It was Elika's prerogative to share with him or whoever she wanted, and if he wasn't the person, then far from him to cause a fuss about it. "But ages, really? Has it been that long?" He asked dubiously feigning confusion, although he knew that it had been a while, so she was dead on about that. Letting Atlantis in first before following suite, Franz closed the door behind him.
Crystal and Lily were nowhere to be seen, at least they weren't in his own peripheral view but he knew that they were around. He raised his finger and looked at Elika with a smile, despite what might have been his somber stare but at least his jokes were still there, right? It was easy to joke around people he was used to be surrounded by before anyways. "Would it be cheating if I told you that Crystal is no where near close to Lily but Lily is actually on her own there, and as for Crystal..." Franz patted his cousin's shoulder and pushed him in the direction of where he could feel Crystal. "Wifey first, Model Face, and drink later for you." Franz said with a wide smile even though he knew that Atlantis might have been worrying about Crystal due to that surge they have felt a moment ago.
Franz just followed Elika with an amused expression before pursing his lips thoughtfully. "By the Force, PekaPeka, you three are addicted to coffee and even wine, now?!" He asked in a theatrically exaggerated tone before chuckling. "Is hot coco, possible?" He asked with a pout and a wide grin before glancing over his shoulder to see Atlantis disappearing perhaps into a room.
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Oct 20, 2013 6:27:13 GMT -8
Atlantis had in mind to actually use the key that had been given to him by Crystal considering that no one was manifesting to open the front door. At that moment he was actually starting to get worried that something might have happened and usually he would never use the key if he knew that all of them were awake, and he even had in mind to call out for Crystal through the Force and just when he was about to grab the key to open the door, he heard someone unlocking the door.
He could not help but to have a worried expression on his features and he just looked at Elika for the longest time with that same expression. He was a worrywart! Could he be blamed about that? He guessed not but as he continued to look at Elika, he slightly tilted his head on the side as his expression asked if everything was alright. He remembered that she did not want the attention at all, so he relaxed his posture and his gaze before smiling warmly as she spoke. "I did say I would drop by this evening." He told her with a faint chuckle as he rubbed the nape of his neck before pursed his lips and walked inside.
Elika was already in a bathrobe, well that only meant one thing, she was readying herself for bed. He was about to ask that question he wanted to ask her but instead, he was pushed by his cousin towards the work out room after Franz and Elika exchanged a few words. Atlantis narrowed his gaze towards Franz and mimicked a head smack with his left hand. "Caf for me, my dearest Architect!" He said with a smile before looking at her momentarily. "And I actually need to ask you something in a couple of minutes when I come back with..." Atlantis just pointed in the direction of the closed door of the work out room before smirking.
Crystal He called out softly before twisting the knob and entering the work out room. He had decided to warn her first and foremost, because the last time he had pulled a similar stunt when she was concentrated with her thoughts, it just did not end well for him and the door. He peeked behind the door and noticed that she was standing there and the punching bag was next to a dented wall. He winced at the sight and just entered the room before closing the door behind him. He leaned against the door and just looked at her in silence for the time being before finally walking closer to her and placing his hands onto her arms to rub them back and forth.
Atlantis had told Elika this morning that Crystal was in control of her abilities which was the truth but he did leave out the fact that sometimes it would manifest whenever she was thinking of something that might potentially frustrate her. "Hey..."Atlantis murmured softly before tilting his head on the side to look at her. He really wanted to know what was bothering her but at the same time, he knew he would find himself with that answer of hers maybe. "I know you are frustrated, because that always happens whenever you are, but sometimes you need to speak about it?" If there was one thing that he had learned it was to never bottle up things because that would end up badly in a way. "And I do not care if it's not me, but I just need to know that you will be okay." He looked into her eyes and maybe he was begging at that very moment, he didn't like being in the dark, that was for sure and he certainly didn't like to see his girlfriend frustrated by whatever stuff.
"Franz is here, I am sure you already know that, but why don't you go see him while I clear this out?" Atlantis suggested with a genuine smile before looking at her once again with a wider smile. "I, also, love your new haircut." He took a step back and admired it on her, it really fitted her. He nodded and added on. "It really looks good on you."
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Oct 20, 2013 11:47:43 GMT -8
Crystal was slightly breathless and she looked at the damage she had caused which made her shake her head. Sighing softly, she walked over the towel rack and grabbed one of the towels before dabbing her sweat on her face. Looking over her shoulder when she heard the bell chiming, she knew deep inside of her that Atlantis was there and Franz too. The latter's signature wasn't hidden but Atlantis' was, but she still knew that he was there. It caused her to smile slightly. To think that she had just thought about her boyfriend a few moments ago and there he was. Crystal, nevertheless, did not move yet, she wasn't just ready to go and meet the guys considering that she had gone through a frustrating moment.
In the meantime, she removed her combat gloves and put those on the bench while keeping the bandages onto her hands. She clearly heard the voices of Elika, Franz and Atlantis, even though it was faint, it somehow brought her some sense of comfort to know that Franz was okay. She was about to walk out of the room but she did not move just yet when she heard Atlantis calling out her name. She looked at him when he walked in and she furrowed her eyebrows for a moment wondering why he was standing there and what he was going to tell her...
Crystal did not have to wait for too long when he spoke to her, she closed her eyes for a moment and looked at him soon after, still in silence. She knew she couldn't hide her feelings to her boyfriend, especially a Master Jedi who was so attuned to the emotions of the people around him, but at least she was thankful for the fact that he did not inquire about that thing, that messed up thing. She knew he was right, she knew she needed to speak about it, but she refused to burden any one with this. "Atlantis," She sighed softly and bit her lower lip before shaking her head. "I just need to get a hold of my dad and I am sure that by then, after I have spoken with Virgil, I will be okay." Her dad, the one that had dropped several bombs on her a few months ago, was currently unreachable. She had left him a few messages last week but, she had no return.
"Thanks, by the way." She had that need to thank him, of course, and she only shook her head when she looked over to where the punching bag was lying. "No, don't worry, I'll take care of it, later or tomorrow." Crystal said before she grabbed his hand to lead them both out of the work out room, but before she could do that, he had to compliment her on her new haircut. She gave him a genuine smile and wrapped an arm around his neck to kiss him softly. "Thank you, lover boy." She told him after she pulled away and just shook her head with an amused smile. Her hair was shorter, that was for sure, she had decided on a bob hairstyle. "Now, c'mon, let's go be with Franz, Lily and Elika. Or we can get Lily in a moment." Crystal said with a smile as she walked out of the room with Atlantis before finding her way towards the kitchen with him. On the way there, she was removing her bandages from her hands and she saw Franz and Elika there.
"Hi Franz." She greeted him before looking over towards Elika with an amused expression but also teasing one. "Going to bed, huh?" Crystal pursed her lips before chuckling and shaking her head faintly. She moved over to one of the cabinets and grabbed a glass of wine, before grabbing a bottle from the fridge, blossom wine, good enough, and she glanced dubiously at Elika. "Want a glass, hon'?" She asked curiously before looking at Franz after whether she had served or not Elika with a glass of wine and smiled at Franz. "It has been a while, but it is good to see you." She closed her eyes momentarily and knew Lily was by the gardens. "Are we going over there, the pool I mean, or want me to call her?" Of course, she meant Lily, and she asked the question to Elika with a dubious expression.
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Oct 21, 2013 8:56:31 GMT -8
Relax, it's the reason why I am here, by the pool ... So why did I grab my datapad that contains some of the things I have to look over? Never mind about that, I suppose, I just end up taking a quick glance on the pending things that I may have missed this afternoon and just shut off the datapad tossing it next to me before taking a sip of my wine.
Sighing softly and closing my eyes before relaxing further onto my seat, I end up taking a sip of my wine and then look at the glass seeing that it is nearing empty. Not good ... I knew I should have taken the bottle but it is never fun to drink alone and I think that it's not really a good habit to have. Standing up from my seat, I grab the datapad on the way and make my way back inside, only to hear several voices that are coming from the kitchen.
Once there, I smile very amused and just put my glass down onto the kitchen island before focusing my attention towards Elika for a moment and then glancing at Kayne with another amused expression. "Wasn't she supposed to go to sleep? I ask rhetorically before winking at Elika just to let her know that I am joking. Looking back at the other occupants of the kitchen, I smile seeing lover boy and the one that I have come to know, at first, P.B. But I had been warned by Crystal a while ago to not use it considering that it was Arhiana that had given him that nickname apparently. Glancing meaningfully at Crystal before smiling. Don't worry baby girl, I remembered. Hi again, lover boy and hello to you, Spikey. Did you guys eat?"
I have to ask, of course, unless that question has already been asked then, but either way, since they were the guests, and since I have offered, I am sure that I can come up with something to make. Or just order in, even though I still think that CKayne aces perfectly all the dishes she can do. Walking to one of the stools, I sit upon it and grab the bottle of wine that is left there to refill my glass and just leave my datapad there making sure that it is muted, etc, etc ...
"It's nice seeing you both again, by the way. Which is the truth, Atlantis makes Crystal happy, so it's always nice to have him around and he makes it so easy to get into trouble. As for Franz, I never had the opportunity to speak with him that much. By the way lover boy ... Any news concerning your greatest fan? I purse my lips and glanced at Crystal and Elika before adopting a very serious expression. The weathergirl, I mean."
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 19:11:30 GMT -8
Elikapeka, who does not possess a terribly positive self image at even the best of times, simply rolls her eyes with an amused expression denoting disbelief when Franz, hand over his heart, jokes about said heart being stilled; in her pajamas and bathrobe, hair up in a careless ponytail, and with her emergency spare pair of thick framed black spectacles, Elika imagines that she looks atrocious, but is at least presently in a frame of mind that enables her to realize that Franz's intent is not malicious and so takes the joke in the spirit intended. Nodding her head as she and Franz enter the kitchen after the latter has sent Atlantis off in the direction of Crystal's workout room, Elika, having nodded to let Atlantis know that she will see that his caf is ready when he joins them, confirms for Franz that, "It has been ages, yes. Well, she amends her statement with her head canted to the side, not literal ones. Just figurative ones. Smiling with an arched eyebrow as Franz, after pointing out Elika and her housemates' addictions to caf and wine, asks if hot coco is possible, Elika says, Possible? Possibly. Laughing at her quip a bit self consciously, Elika adjusts her spectacles as she turns towards the pantry and says, I even just might possibly be able make the possible coco a reality, provided we have the required ingredients. We might, she looks over her shoulder with a mischievous grin, even possibly have some little marshmallows."
As she is collecting sugar, cocoa, salt and a package of tiny marshmallows, Elika tries in vain to think of something to say to let Franz know that she is happy to see him and, as she knows what it feels like to have a relationship that seems promising to be aborted due to this or that seemingly logical reason that is, while logical, not at all comforting, to let him know that she is there should he need someone to listen. In the end, however, Elika fails to come up with anything that feels as though it would be at all comforting and so, as she takes what she has gathered to the counter beside the stove and sets it down before searching for a bowl and a saucepan, falls back on banter, bantering, "Do we all need to worry about your new wardrobe? All black really doesn't suit you, you know. You could stand to shave too," Elika adds in an amused tone intended to convey beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is merely giving him grief rather than voicing a sincere opinion. Elika can see that Franz is even more in shape than usual, and guesses that he has buried himself in physical training in much the same way she has buried herself in her work or her art in order to move past disappointment or stress. Elika also knows that the fact his sense of humor seems intact means little insofar as his true emotional state is concerned; she herself has often put a brave face on to keep from worrying others after all, and so naturally worries that Franz may be doing the same now. Knowing that she may not be Franz's first choice as confidant, Elika tells herself to stop worrying about whether she should reach out in some way, trusting that, unlike herself, Franz is well able to make it clear that he wishes to be reached out to, and will do so should it be the case that he wishes to do so.
After whisking the sugar, cocoa and salt together in the bowl, Elika begins to brew the caf for Atlantis and to warm milk in the saucepan, and she looks up from her preparations when Crystal and Atlantis enter the kitchen, letting Atlantis know that, "Caf coming up in just a moment, then shaking her head as she says to Crystal, No thanks, hon'. I think I'll stick with cocoa for the moment. Before she can suggest that they join Lily out by the pool once everyone's beverages are ready, Lily joins them in the kitchen, and Elika smiles a comedically guilty smile when she calls Elika out on the fact she had not actually gone to bed as intended. Oops, you caught me, darlin'," Elika says to Lily with a wink, turning off the stove after stirring the coca mix into the warmed milk. After sprinkling some tiny marshmallows in the mug of hot cocoa she made for Franz, Elika pours some freshly brewed caf for Atlantis, and carries the two steaming mugs to their intended recipients, squeezing Franz on the shoulder as she walks back to pour some cocoa for herself.
Laughing after Lily has teased Atlantis about his weathergirl, Elika, mug of cocoa held in both hands, asks Atlantis and Franz, "Are either of you hungry? I'm sure we can scavenge something up, and maybe bring it out by the pool?"
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Oct 23, 2013 2:15:15 GMT -8
Franz took a seat around the kitchen island and actually he could not help but to glance around the place before walking inside. He had been here before and had helped out with the move but he never had come back here per se after that. It was nice to see that this house really turned out to be this welcoming and comfortable, a reason why it made him smile. Looking over Elika when she told him that hot coco was possible and that marshmallows would even be added to that, he perked up and smiled again. "Marshmallows?!" He repeated with a chuckle before smiling widely and tilting his head on the side. "You are spoiling me..." Franz said before adding on more seriously. "Thank you."
It was more than he had been used to these last couple of months, granted he was never used to much but lately he had been so disconnected with the world that it was nice to simply be here with people he cared about and knew that cared about him too. He slightly leaned forward on the kitchen island and followed for a moment Elika's movements and then averted his gaze because he knew that she never liked being observed too much. Although the silence was a comfortable one, at least to him, there was just something that seemed wrong to him, he didn't know how to describe it but there was just maybe something out of place. When he heard Elika speak again, he turned his head in her direction and smiled. "It doesn't suit me huh?" Franz asked with a chuckle before shaking his head. Yes he was in black and yes he had preferred to blend into the environment those last few months but he sighed softly and kept his gaze onto Elika.
He knew that she was trying, he also knew that she might have wanted to find something to speak about. "Elika..." Franz began softly with a warm gaze and soft tone. "Don't worry, too much, okay? I will be fine, I just need to reconnect myself with the real world." He told her to alleviate her concerns so to speak. "I just need a little time, and it helps that Atlantis brought me here to see you all." He said sincerely. It was the truth, he just needed some time, being alone for a few months made him forget some automatism so to speak, but they were coming back slowly and gradually. "But tell me, you are fine, right?" That question could have meant a lot of things, several subjects but he did not steer that in any precise subject, so that was just her own decision to decide whichever subject he meant.
He sat up straight when he felt Crystal walking closer and he was sure that Atlantis was with her, he looked over his shoulders and smiled. "Hi Crystal." He greeted back with a smile before tilting his head on the side and smirked. "Last time I have seen you, you had longer hair, love the new haircut." He looked from Crystal to Atlantis with an amused smile before looking back in Elika's direction when she handed him the cup. "Thank you." He inhaled the scent while closing his eyes momentarily before feeling his shoulder being squeezed, he looked at the person and smiled warmly.
"Hey, Lily." Franz said when Lily came in and greeted him before raising his eyebrow when a weathergirl was mentioned. "Weathergirl, huh? What did I miss?" He asked with an amused tone before glancing at everyone who asked if he was hungry and Atlantis too, as a matter of fact. "Oh no, thanks, we ate before coming here, we didn't want to be a nuisance more than necessary by coming here. I am fine with this." Franz said as he glanced at his hot coco with a warm smile. "So why don't we just go by the pool and I can find out what is that all about." He suggested with a grin.
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Oct 23, 2013 4:11:48 GMT -8
Virgil?
Atlantis understood partially, but beyond that, he had no clue. He knew that Virgil had talked to Crystal a while ago, told her things, etc... but the content of those things, he had no idea what those things were all about. He kept glancing at his girlfriend for a moment and knew not to push, she was independent and she certainly never needed a guy to save the day, so to speak and whatever she needed to deal with, she usually did it on her own. Although the fact that Crystal couldn't get a hold of her dad quickly, that was surprising. If there was one thing he had observed, Virgil would have come rushing instantly for his daughter, heck even for his sons even though he never showed it. The last thing he had heard from Ryan and Ares was that, they hadn't really talked with Virgil and they clearly were making no efforts anyways. Crystal though was a different case.
He snapped out of his musings and looked at her with a warm smile before inclining his head. What did he actually do, right now? Nothing whatsoever and yet she was thanking him. He had done nothing but he knew better than to contest things anyways, so he just settled with a "You're welcome." Atlantis told her softly before laughing softly when she added another thanks. He returned her kiss wholeheartedly and rested his forehead against hers briefly before pulling away and looking at her again before he followed her out considering she wanted to take care of the punching bag later or tomorrow, whenever really... He was still going to fix the wall again maybe he should ask Elika for some tips about that issue.
There she was actually, he smiled when she gave him the caf, and inclined his head. "Thanks, Elika." He blew softly into the content and looked at her briefly, well she was in her pjs and didn't look like going out. "By the way, Elika, any tips on a material that is sturdy, just resistant enough that wouldn't dent when something is thrown against it?" Atlantis asked dubiously before noticing that Lily was there even though Crystal had offered to call her. Atlantis waved his hand in her direction and smirk. He was about to take a sip of his caf and thankfully he did not because her own question just made his eyes widen.
"Huh?" He asked before looking at Elika and shaking his head about food and he just ended up gesturing to Franz before he glanced at the three women, Elika had seen it since she had laughed and knew what Lily was talking about and he was certain that Crystal also knew about that. "No news, nope, nothing happened whatsoever." He said before taking a sip of his drink finally and putting the cup down. "But what I do know, Elika is an insomniac, so her going to sleep at this time, it's unthinkable." He said like he knew best, well actually he was hoping to divert the attention but he soon glanced at his cousin and narrowed his eyes. But yes, the pool! Let's go there." Atlantis declared as he actually made the first move, and walk in the direction of the gardens, to just get away from that predicament and quickly.
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Oct 23, 2013 7:15:06 GMT -8
Of course, she is an insomniac, the three of us are, but Elika is the worse, I am guessing ... Hey, wait a second! I look at Lover Boy with a deadpan look and narrow my gaze in his direction. "Stop ducking, lover boy! He is already leaving in the direction of the pool, rolling my eyes and looking at Crystal and Elika with an amused expression before shaking my head, I just take a sip of my wine before smiling. He is ridiculous."
Yes, I am yanking him, and yes I know that nothing would have happened between him and the weathergirl but still it's fun putting him in trouble right? Right ... Still in the mind to pursue that story because not only Franz has asked but also because it's fun. Something makes me smile nevertheless, I look at Spikey with a grin. "A guy that notices a woman changing her hairstyle, that is kinda rare ... I stare straight at Kayne with a dubious expression. Did Lover Boy comment about it? And what was his comment about material and dent?" I, of course, cannot help but to ask, because I do know a few things, those things have clearly happened a while ago but not lately, at least not recently. So I look at Kayne with a dubious expression asking whether she is alright or not.
Putting the matter to rest for the time being because I know this little get together is not really about that, it's more about Franz coming back in the land of the living, I smile and wave my hand dismissively to push that subject aside and declare. "Pool it is! Picking up my glass of wine and my datapad, I knew there was a reason why I brought my datapad outside to begin with ... I smile mischievously and usher everyone to get outside where we can sit down and relax and the whole nine yards. As for the weathergirl, actually Kayne found out about that interview earlier and she transferred it to me and Elika. I tell him factually and loud enough so that Atlantis can hear all of this. So easy to put him into any kinds of trouble ... Either you ask him and he can tell you all about a girl jumping at him with only her bra on and pants, or I can show you." I wave my datapad in the air and smile the most innocent way ever. Except there is nothing so innocent about my smile.
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Oct 23, 2013 11:04:58 GMT -8
Since Elika was going to have some cocoa, Crystal just placed the bottle on the kitchen island. She pursed her lips when Lily asked her a rhetorical question concerning Elika before glancing upwards momentarily. But, her attention quickly focused onto Franz when he complimented her about her new haircut. He was the second man to give her a compliment about that. From what she remembered back then, guys usually never complimented her about a new haircut and cousins doing that now, that was just surprising to her to be honest. "Thanks Franz, time away clearly didn't make you forget." She said teasingly before glancing at what he was wearing. All black, she knew three people who usually wore black. "Trying to go with the Andros look? I am sorry Spikey, but black isn't really you, unless it's Andros, Mace or Lara..." Crystal told him sincerely although she just pursed her lips because she really didn't want to offend him, but that was too late she guessed, since she had said it anyways.
Crystal smiled at Lily grateful that she remembered, at least she caught some of her sentence but since she wasn't really concentrating onto that and was thinking of something else, she was glad that she had called him Spikey and not PB due to the fact that it had been Arhiana that actually gave him that nickname. That was a story for another time and right now one that she wanted to keep buried in a sense for Franz's benefit. Crystal had no idea how he was doing emotionally so she wasn't even going to venture into that anyways. Soon enough though, her eyes widened when Atlantis asked for any sturdy material that would stop from denting whenever she sent either the punching bag against the wall or Atlantis himself. She just looked at her boyfriend for a moment and raised her eyebrow placidly, but there was nothing placid about her emotion right now, it was just a muck and she really did not want to add anything else on any one's plate.
One thing was for sure, she was glad for Lily's diversion about the weathergirl and her trying to grill Atlantis on the spot. Even though she mentioned a dent, she was glad that she was went alone with the haircut comment. "Yes, he actually did notice and told me that he loved it." Crystal replied after Atlantis had set off towards the pool trying to avoid Lily's inquisition. "I really do not want to be Atlantis, right about now." She commented with an amused tone and since she was going to stick with one glass and so would Lily probably, she grabbed the bottle and placed it back inside the fridge before following everyone towards the gardens. On the way there, she gently bumped Elika and smiled at her friend warmly. "We knew that you weren't going to sleep, and Lily actually mentioned something about teaching you or reminding you what it meant to be our roommate." Crystal said with an amused tone before shaking her head.
"But yes, also what Atlantis said earlier about a resistant wall that wouldn't dent whenever I send the punching bag hurling against the wall, or him as a matter of fact." Crystal said with a sigh before shaking her head. Thankfully though they were reaching the pool and they were near enough some of the millaflowers she had planted outside, the effect of those started to relax her gradually, thankfully.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 17:53:45 GMT -8
Elikapeka, electing to keep the bantering tone that Franz nearly always seems to favor as she imagines it is the best way to cheer him should he be in need of cheering, crinkles her nose when Franz says that she is spoiling him, tilting her head to the side with a comedically exaggerated apologetic smile as she says, "Well, don't get too used to it old woman, and then smiles more sincerely when he thanks her, replying, It's my pleasure, and it is good to see you again, so let's not you make a habit of disappearing for ages, alright? Alright," she concludes, nodding her head decisively, as though he has not only agreed, but as though the matter is settled and there is no argument to made against it.
Elika, looking down at her sleeves after meeting Franz's gaze when he states that he is fine and that she should not worry, nods to indicate that she has heard him, a small smile curling the left corner of her lips upward to denote the fact that she is relieved by his answer even though the slight hesitation that precedes the nod suggests that she is not entirely convinced that he is as fine as he claims to be, tugs her right sleeve down, then her left, and then the right again twice as Franz turns the question she had asked him back around to her. After a pause, in which she summons the cheerfulness necessary to make her answer sound convincing so as to not add any concerns to those she imagines Franz is already dealing with, Elika looks back up, answering in a light tone, "Oh, me? I'm fine, really. Keeping busy, you know?"
As she hands Atlantis his caf and he thanks her, Elika waves a hand shooingly with an eye roll to suggest that he should not feel the need to thank her at all, and then, a mildly confused expression on her face as the question had sprung seemingly from nowhere, answers his question about building materials, "Plasticrete would probably be a good choice. It's strong enough to withstand quite a bit of abuse, isn't too expensive, and is more versatile in terms of decorative potential by virtue of the fact it can be cast in different colors or patterns. Before Elika can ask why Atlantis has asked the question, Crystal makes her laugh by reminding her what it means to be a housemate with Lily and Crystal, and Elika smacks her forehead with her right palm, her thumb keeping the sleeve of her robe from slipping below her wrist, as she jokes, That's right, how could I possibly forget that I have a nightly drink quota to meet? Silly me."
As they all begin making their way outside to the pool, Crystal adding more detail to Atlantis' question and enabling Elika to understand what had prompted it, Elika laughs, asking, "Is that what those thumping noises coming from your gym are? Bobbling her head from side to side, Elika says, Plasticrete would do the trick. Lifting her left hand from her mug, Elika gestures towards Crystal as she suggests, her tine enthusiastic as the idea of a project to keep her occupied is inviting, as is the opportunity to do something for Crystal, who has always been there for her when Elika has been in need of a friend, You know, I could design you a new workout area, hon'. Make it look like a combination meditation area and training area, maybe? Shaking her head, not wanting to lead Crystal's thoughts in any particular direction, Elika says as she sits on a corner of the lounge in the recessed seating area near the gardens by the pool, curling her legs beneath her, Anyway, if you want, I can call one of the contractors I work with and have them come and replace the walls with plasticrete at least, but if you want to do something with the decor, just let me know and we can come up with something."
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Oct 25, 2013 2:53:13 GMT -8
Franz had a half thought to say that he did not believe Elika to be just fine, but he refrained himself from commenting on it, he knew that she might have so much onto her plate and he didn't want to worry her even more but perhaps his gaze betrayed his concerns he had about her. Still he kept his silence and just masked himself so to speak behind his coco mug and sipping it slowly. Just when he put his mug down, he smiled at her warmly and inclined his head just to let her know that he wasn't going to disappear for ages again. He wasn't promising because he had no idea how life could turn out to be but he would do his very best to just stay.
The moment Crystal asked him if he was trying the Andros look, or Mace's or Lara's, Franz pursed his lips and looked at her with an amused expression. "So I was trying the badass look but considering that you and Elika are both telling me that it doesn't suit me, I will return to the whole white or green clothing." He said as if it was the hardest thing he would ever do right about now. Franz, soon enough, laughed when Atlantis walked away after asking for a different type of wall but that wasn't the wall in question, it was the weathergirl that apparently made him split. Now, he was really curious what that was all about and thankfully Lily was partially updating him about that. He stood up from his seat grabbing the mug on the way as he made his way out towards the gardens while listening to Lily.
"Oh, I'd rather see it first and ask him later." Franz said as he glanced at Lily's datapad with an amused expression. Funny the last time he had pulled the same near stunt that was on Naboo when that gossiper had interviewed Atlantis and now Lily was practically doing the same, it just amused him that Lily was purposely putting Atlantis into any kinds of trouble. Franz wiggled his fingers in the datapad's direction and looked at Atlantis just there with a smirk on the corner of his lips.
"From people turning their heads in your direction, to someone actually jumping at you with only her bra on." Franz commented before saying. "Good thing, you do not have a jealous girlfriend." Shutting his mouth and glancing in Crystal's direction momentarily before looking back at Atlantis with wide eyes. "She isn't the jealous type, right?" He looked at both Elika and Lily asking tentatively again. "... Right...?" Nonetheless, he just shut up for the time being and got the datapad from Lily to watch that interview from Atlantis.
By the end of it, Franz was laughing wholeheartedly and he even shook his head. "Oh man, however you get into those predicaments, I really do not want to be you, broham..." He said after his laughter died down and he returned the datapad to Lily, thanking her for that. He sighed softly before taking another sip of his coco and grabbing one of the marshmallows to eat it. "So... I was also told that one of my other cousin dearest came here regularly." Franz meant Ryan that was for sure. "Ever perhaps suggested to him that maybe he could work here or something unless he preferred Honoghr where his brother is?" Franz asked dubiously but he mainly focused on Lily since apparently she was the one that saw him more than anyone reunited here. At least that was what he was told.
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Oct 25, 2013 5:18:56 GMT -8
Atlantis had been standing right in front of the pool as he continued to sip his caf. He thought about that tip that had been given to him by Elika concerning the wall. But that really wasn't Atlantis' concerns, even though he wasn't showing it physically or emotionally, he was worried about his girlfriend. Good thing too that he wasn't facing the lounge spot because he knew that Crystal would see through him that easily. Maybe he should just play the part currently and be under that inquisition from Lily... She had after all told him to stop ducking. He had to admit she had a way with words, just down to earth and always pointing out the obvious without sugarcoating it and still she remained polite.
He glanced over his shoulder momentarily when he heard Franz's voice and actually shrug indifferently about what had happened to him at that interview. For all he knew, if Crystal was really bothered by that, assuming that she had seen it, and knowing from Lily's earlier words, she did, then he would have ended against the wall maybe or she would have slapped him or something. Atlantis actually did not know how Crystal handled the jealousy front and maybe he never wanted to find out but then again, he had no reasons whatsoever to make her jealous because she was, is the only one...
The moment his cousin asked him if Crystal was the jealous type, he turned around to face all of them and walk over to the lounge area, jumping and landing next to Crystal before sitting down and wrapping his arm around her after he had placed his empty cup on the table. He placed his forehead against her temple and closed his eyes, for now. "Glad that you do not want to be me..." Atlantis replied to his cousin with a small smile on the corner of his lips while he kept his eyes closed.
That reply meant a lot of things, that was a given and quite honestly he wouldn't have it any other way anyways. He finally pulled his head back and pecked her temple before looking at Crystal with a knowing smile. "Ti amo con tutto il mio cuore..." Atlantis murmured softly and he knew that he did not need to say it frequently but he also knew that every once in a while was a good thing, for him just like for her, he guessed. He smiled and looked at Elika when she suggested to Crystal to make some changes in the work out room. He laughed softly and shook his head knowing that Elika was actually hoping to get this side project so that she could just be busy and not worry about anything at all.
"You didn't sleep immediately after I have left, did you?" Atlantis asked teasingly with a knowing smile. "Earlier, I said that I wanted to ask you something, but it seems that you might get ready for bed, unless you are motivated," Atlantis actually looked at the three women with a knowing smile. "The three of you as a matter of fact, to walk through the night and see about that Academy?" He suggested with a knowing glance in Franz' direction before smiling upon hearing his cousin's suggestion about the Solaris brothers.
That was a matter that he would stay out of knowing that Crystal was somewhat grossed out whenever she would hear her childhood friend's thoughts about Ryan Solaris. "He only followed his brother to Honoghr because, well for obvious reasons and the fact that Ares wanted to reconnect with Alisha Mercotti or something." Atlantis shrugged and glanced at Crystal hoping that this would allow her mind to venture to something else besides the Ryan and Lily relationship. Although they were talking about relationships, right now. "Solaris decision, they are all independent bunches anyways." Atlantis said with a smirk glancing knowingly at Crystal because she was, in fact, a Solaris too anyways.
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