Appartum

[Natalie LaForte]

"That AI has a name. Also, I don't belong to Natalie." The screen was overcame with the same image, this time, disconnecting any form of external management. "I can't believe I was bested by some idiot." One by one, the reactors began to flicker to live, and began to operate. "And if you don't want to be at risk of nuclear radiation... you should leave."

Serenity on the other hand, was now manipulating the figure to the exit, through a series of removing parts of the stasis in his legs, it was timely but it made sure he wouldn't escape again. The facility began to power back online, the elevator becoming functioning once more, being sent down without a begin on it. When she met Ignus near the beginning of this maze-like construct she sighed and spoke once more.

"I thank you. That contract was completed... and those funds will be re-deposited. I'm assuming you want re-occuring payments?"

Then, the elevator came up once more, two of the heavy droids from earlier, pointing their guns in an aggressive manner at Neimodian who was thrown towards them, now being escorted down the complex to whatever fate awaited him, and accepted it for the insolence he had committed.

[member="Ignus"]

 

[Figure In White]

"Feisty, but fair enough."

He tipped his head to the machine, and then turned to walk out, where he waited for her to join him. She brought the Neimoidian with her, so he dropped the illusion, which allowed her to toss the stupid cretin down to be dealt with by the others. She indicated that their contract was already completed and he tilted his head to the side, but then nodded. Yes, recurring payments would be the best method. It would allow them to order as needed instead of spending a ton of credits all at once, or necessitating repurchasing each time they needed to resupply.

Leaning against the railing, he crossed his arms over his chest as he regarded her.

"You've managed to land a contract with the Ascendancy. That's really good work."

He offered her one of his disarming smiles.

"She," and he knew she would understand he meant her AI, "cracked me up earlier. Coupled with your reactions, I'd not hesitate to say you had more interest in all of this than just landing a contract."

[member="Serenity Loveheart"]

 

[Natalie LaForte]

"Well, you may be correct in assuming that, Mr Ignus." Warmingly smiling to him. "Given the situation, I can't really do anything right now. That fool needs taken care of, but... you should call me sometime. I'd like to become acquainted."

Then, she moved in and offered him a hug, waiting for his response.

Overcome with glee though, she was excited to put in the production order for the Ascendancy. It was her first successful business transaction, heck, it was a business transaction, something to hopefully legitimize herself to those who doubted her years ago.

[member="Ignus"]

 

[Figure In White]

"Yes, you do seem to have your hands full."

She came over to hug him, but he stopped her. Not roughly, but he did. And the reason he did, was so he could gently grasp her chin, lean down, and kiss her. Not a long kiss, not a salacious kiss, just a kiss. One to tantalize her and leave her wanting more. That done, he did hug her lightly before he ruffled her hair and stepped away from her, making his way towards the elevator again. Sometimes it was quite nice to be a tease. Besides, he'd already known she was more interested in him than she was in just the business transaction. That had been evident the moment she'd giggled while looking at him.

Tarz, for his part, should have stabilized the other two for her. He tapped his commlink on and checked in with the others. They'd nearly finished infiltrating the facility, so him telling them to back off felt kind of like crap on his part, but it was alright. Tarz would meet him back at the ship.

"Take care of yourself, Nat. I'll be in touch."

He hit the button to take him where he needed to go, leaving her to her business.

[member="Serenity Loveheart"]

 

[Natalie LaForte]

What? She had only met this person an hour or so ago, and he denies a hug and goes straight for the kiss? That was skipping at least 4 bases, according to her high school knowledge. And calling me Nat? Damn AI must've let him know her name.

For some reason though, she felt like she definitely wanted to meet him again.

"I'll... see you later!" Waving with her right hand and blushing, while waiting for the elevator once more to deal with this Neimodian...

[member="Ignus"]