Private Break Away

[Jas Katis]

Lothal/Capital City​

Morning/Clear Skies​

Jas woke up early. With them bouncing around so much, he had to make a quick fuel stop for his ship... and he wanted to try and do something nice for Millie-Millicent. He might have asked her to be with him merely two days before, but it felt like the right thing to do.

He rose from his bunk and glanced over to Millicent across from him. A small smile crept up as he adjusted his sleeping trousers and quietly made his way to the cockpit. He decided on Lothal. It was out of Sith space and it was remote. A day or so to relax didn't seem like too much danger in a place like this. He turned back around and entered the kitchen, where he was left with a conundrum.

He wanted to make breakfast... but he wasn't sure of what to make for her. She barely ate anything at all... literally a fraction of his daily intake. So instead he decided to brew some caf for them and sat on the couch as he waited.

Closing his eyes as the kettle boiled, he took in the presence of the Force on the planet. It was strong with the Light. It was a peaceful planet. Everything felt right... and that annoyed him. Although it also intrigued him. He wouldn't admit it to anyone, but the peaceful aura was helping him to relax. The kettle finished and he opened his eyes. With a grunt he rose and poured the water in... which in turn caused another issue for him.

Was he going to wake her up so early? Or was he going to leave her and brew a fresh mug when she woke up? He also still needed to establish on things like nicknames, physical touch, what she liked to do, her birthday...

This was already becoming an intimidating prospect that he found himself in.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

Break away

It was never hard to tell whether Jas had been away for long or not. She could feel it. It was nothing like force or something mystic like that. Rather, it was because the room became so much more warm and comfortable when he was there. The Pureblood liked his ship at a much cooler temperature than she would have preferred and so, all she had to do upon waking up was to see if she was feeling comfortable or cold. The former meaning that he was still there and the latter than he had left. Needless to say, she preferred waking up first. At first, Millicent just wanted to bury herself deeper under the bedsheets to avoid letting the cold of morning get to her. But then, she heard the coffee on brew outside and once more, her mind went to him.

Reluctantly, Millicent swept her sheet aside as she got up from bed. Turning around, she quickly tidied her bed and walked over to do the same to his. Her somewhat oversized white t-shirt draped over her shoulders and front but hung down loosely over her further down, only brushing up against her as she moved. It only took a few moments for the bunks to be made - it was nothing too fancy, but a little touch that would make them both more comfortable once they returned.

Opening the door, Millicent looked over to where Jas was - she paused for just a brief moment to admire his form, thinking of how she was rather lucky, in a way - and then immediately started walking over to him "Good morning" she said whilst letting her arm brush lightly against his back as she walked around him. With anyone else, she would have been careful not to touch them as they handled boiling hot liquids, but with Jas, she wasn't sure if she could make him budge even if she tried, and so, she allowed herself to steal some of the warmth he exuded. Ending up on his freer side that he was not handling the coffee with, Millicent brought her arm around his and leaned her head against his side while looking up to him. "You got up early." she said with a tired smile which soon became a little worried "Did you not sleep well?" she asked.

Millicent lingered by his side for a while longer before looking up at him with bright eyes "Let me make some breakfast" She would head over to the fridge and bring out eggs and bacon, making it rather obvious what she intended to make for him. The last thing which was brought from the fridge was a large tomato which she bit into as she started to heat up the pan. With a smile, she reached out, extending her hand holding her own breakfast "Want a bite?" she offered.

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

Jas was so deep in his thoughts that he didn't even notice when Millicent joined him and walked over to stand beside him. Though his worries and concerns vanished for a moment when he glanced down at her. "Morning." he muttered with a small smile. "I made some caf. I uh... forgot how many spoons of sugar you drink so I left that out." he admitted awkwardly as she leaned against him. His face quickly started to grow a darker red as he studied her sleepy face and bed hair.

Wrapping his arm around her shoulders, he held her close and took another sip of caf. "I slept very well, thank you. I'm just used to being up early. Though you look like you could do with a few more minutes in bed." he joked as he lightly squeezed her shoulder. His smile disappeared, however, as he looked at his arm around her. "Uh, I hope you don't mind... this." he commented with a hint of embarrassment as he gestured to his arm around her.

Already feeling like he was pushing some sort of boundary, he let go of her and sat down while she started with breakfast. When she offered him a bite of her tomato, he raied a hand and gently carried the fruit into his hand with the Force. He took a small bite then carried it back to her with a gentle flick of his hand. "Thank you. Though I will be lying if I say I'm not confused. You barely eat anything at all but you still offer me your breakfast. I am worried you will starve at this rate." he commented with a slight chuckle as he watched her.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

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She already knew that he had made coffee, it was hard to miss. But hearing him say it somehow made it that much sweeter. A sleepy smile grew on her lips as she looked up at him "Thank you" Her hand moved over to carefully pick up a sugar cube to drop it into the coffee. While she was well used to drinking it black since sugar wasn't always available to her, Millicent did very much prefer to avoid the bitterness. Her eyes went up to his as she moved her delicate hand back to the sugars, carefully watching for if he would disapprove as she picked up another one. She would watch his reaction for a few more moments before putting it into her cup. Letting her head tilt back down as she picked up a spoon to give it a swirl, the thief smiled sweetly to herself, happy that he didn't seem to mind her going for two.

It only got better as he wrapped his arm around her, both giving her comfort and warmth. Her voice was still in a soft, newly awoken state as she replied "I'd be more alert if I didn't feel so safe" it was really a compliment to him, for her peaceful state of mind was all due to him. But she didn't say it out loud. Instead, she simply kept spinning motion of the spoon whilst relaxing under his arm. Millicent was just about to let go of her spoon and let their forms meld into one when she felt him tense up with his muscle harden and shift around her. But she never felt threatened by it, in fact, it made her feel even safer underneath his arm. She looked up to him with a slight blush before he had even asked the question and shook her head with an amused smile upon hearing it. "I like it" she said, trailing off towards the end as he removed the arm to go take a seat.

Her gaze followed the tomato as he levitated it towards him, only occasionally glancing over at the pan to ensure that she didn't mess anything up. Once he had it in his hand, she forced herself to tear her attention from him for a bit to concentrate on the cooking. It almost took her by surprise as the tomato floated back in silence, appearing in her cone of vision just as she could reach out and take it. After taking another bite, the thief put it down onto the board whilst transferring the egg and bacon from the pan onto a plate. "We have lead very different lives, you and I" she said, throwing a glance at his full fridge and then to him. Her eyes studied his impressive form with a smile appearing on her lips. Picking up the plate, she then walked over to him with it "I just don't need that much to get by"

After putting down the plate in front of him, Millicent allowed her eyes to linger on his for a while. It felt like a weird conversation to have, for nobody had asked her about how she ate for years. But it was nice regardless - it showed that he cared. Instead of returning to the stove, the girl lingered by his side and put a small hand on his forearm to steal his attention "Don't worry. When I get hungry, I will look for food. Always have." She winked at the end, knowing that he was very well aware of what she used to do, glossing over the fact that she didn't always find food when she went looking. At least not before meeting him.

Millicent walked back to her tomato by the stove to pick it up again for another bite "Considering how many blaster bolts that you draw on average, I'd say that you are at much greater risk than I am" she joked. "What are we doing here anyways?" her question was a casual one and was followed by a sip from her cup and an equally casual statement "Doesn't look like your kind of planet" she said, alluding to how it didn't seem very Sith-like at all. Before he answered, she'd sneak in a quick question "Are you going for a second pan?" clearly prepared to start round 2 of his breakfast.

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

He naturally noticed her going for a second lump, but he merely smiled down at her. It was a bad thought that she was still afraid of doing something "out of line" around him. As a slave it was understandable. But she was no longer a slave. She was free to do as she pleased. Thankfully she was fine with him holding her which was a relief to him. He was going to have to figure out the boundaries one at a time.

He chuckled at her comment on their lives, giving a shrug. "We both fight to stay alive. The details and way of fighting might be different, but our lives are very similar. On Athiss I was nothing. Very similar to your own previous position." he admitted to her. His breakfast was placed in front of him and he quickly dug in. The plate was empty in a matter of minutes. He quickly looked up at her as her hand rested on his arm. His gaze drifted from her eyes to her hand as he gently places his own over hers and gave a light squeeze. "There is more than enough on the ship. You will not have to look far." he reassured softly as he looked up to her.

A shrug was given as she asked about the planet. "Lothal was close and we need fuel. I figured we can stop here, refuel and have a little break before I need to go back." he explained. Though he tensed up a little as she asked about a second plate. He couldn't deny that he wanted more, but he didn't want her to keep acting like a slave for him. He shook his head and scooted the plate out of the way. "N-no need. It was plenty, thank you." he stammered out, internally kicking himself. Thinking that she would guess he didn't like it, he quickly got up and pulled her into a hug. "It was delicious, though. Thank you, Millie." he spoke gently before looking down nervously at her. "Is it okay to call you that?" he asked her as he kept his arms wrapped around her back. He was quite careful on where his hands rested.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

Break away

Her eyes lingered on him for a few moments after he mentioned that they were similar in more ways than she realised. Most of it, she could confirm to be true but the part about his 'previous position' confused her. Had he been a slave too? A wave of compassion washed over her and filled her eyes for a few brief moments - but he moved on from the topic and she knew that she would have to do so too. He continued speaking of the plentiful amounts of food there was on the ship. Of course, she was rather well aware of the fact but it still warmed her heart to hear him declare that she was welcome to have it when she wanted or needed it. Just like always, she could rely on finding safety when she was with him.

It was not hard for the thief to feel the movement of his muscle under her hand as he tensed up. She was good at picking up only minor movements people made but when it came to Jas, she paid extra attention. Besides, he was a pretty big guy - it would have been hard for her to miss. Tilting her head to the side, Millicent wondered what was wrong as she listened to him stammering out a 'no'. Had it been anyone else, she would have poked and prodded at what it was that bothered him for something seemed off - but it wasn't someone else, it was Jas. Her gaze fell a little as she made just the bad conclusions he worried about. But her dip in the mood wouldn't last for long as he soon rose to wrap her in his arms, causing her to put away the tomato before instinctively bringing hers around him and lean her head against his lower chest. She didn't even know why he did it yet but was still happy, for it was always nice when he hugged her.

"Awwh, thank you" she said sweetly whilst leaning back against his large arms to look up at him. The girl nodded with a degree of eagerness while her eyes formed two happy lines as she smiled "Yeah, of course!" Her eyes went up in thought but instead of continuing thinking about it, she asked him "Then what do I call you? Jas is already pretty short" For a few brief moments, her eyes narrowed in thought before she stood up on her tip-toes, almost bringing her head up to the level of his chin while loosening his grip around her back. With that, the girl made a cat-like spin in his arms to lean her back against his front while putting her smaller hands on top of his - all while remaining in his embrace.

"Ass?" she asked, proposing a ludicrous nickname as she started to giggle furiously in his arms. Then, she closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of resting against him. Eventually, her eyes opened again. She could feel his warm breath against the top of his head as they stood there as one. The many ingredients still lied on the kitchen island in front of them. For a few moments, she wondered if she should start putting the stuff back into the fridge but this time, she let go of the feeling and instead moved to nestle herself deeper into his embrace "It would be nice to stay like this forever, wouldn't it?"

 

[Jas Katis]

Internally he breathed a sigh of relief about the nickname. He figured it was a nice name so he was glad that she didn't mind. His grip loosened around her as she fidgeted and spun around in his embrace before she made herself more comfortable. He snorted at the nickname she proposed as he hugged her close. "I know I can be one but I'd prefer for it not to be my name." he joked as he rested his chin on her head, careful not to let the tendrils on his chin poke her.

He simply held her like that, enjoying her soft and delicate touch as she rested against him. He was still unsure of this relationship and how it would play out, given his personal views and occupation, but for the moment it was nice to hold her against him.

He hummed at her comment, his thumb caressing her gently as his hold on her tightened slightly. "It is nice, I must be honest. But... will it not get boring after a while? There's plenty for us to do." he commented as he glanced down at her, oblivious to how the whole moment worked.

"I wanted to know. Are you comfortable on the ship? I know the ship's temperature can be cold for humans so I just want to make sure if you are comfortable." he asked her carefully. This was just the tip of the iceberg with the amount of questions he had. "Also, if I make you uncomfortable or anything, please tell me. I can feel that you are calm, but I just want to be sure of everything." he continued, feeling a degree of nervousness cropping up.

Was he overdoing it? It felt like bombarding her with questions wasn't very subtle. Not that he was one for subtlety. "I think I'm overdoing it..." he admitted with a guilty smile as his face grew a few shades darker.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

Break away

A soft and subtle smile spread across her relaxed features as his arms tightened their embrace. Millicent let out a light laugh upon hearing his question and let her eyes wander back to the food that needed to be put back in the fridge and the dishes that needed doing. Her thumb slowly caressed the upper part of his hand over her abdomen before discretely trying to get higher by once more standing on her toes to gently brush herself against his more sensitive areas. It was not an overt move but instead a rather subtle one before she let herself drop down to her feet again "Would it?" she asked, keeping a playful tone.

His nervousness was cute. Jas seemed to wish to hide it, at least a little, but it was nothing Millicent's trained eye couldn't spot. He spoke of wanting to make sure that she was comfortable and about her needing to speak up if he made her uncomfortable. Another smile could be seen on her lips as she let out a sweet "Thanks. But I'm fine." Even though it had only been a little while since he gave her a rather brutal beating in the mining town and could easily repeat the feat without any difficulties whatsoever, Millicent now felt safe with him. She was typically not very quick to trust people but there was something about Jas that made her feel like he was truly fond of her and wouldn't want to see her hurt. In fact, she only felt safer when he was near. And that pattern repeated itself "The ship can get a little cold sometimes... but you do not" she chirped, turning her head to the side to brush it against his chest. "Sooooo, as long as this won't change, we're good" she said, giving his thumb a squeeze with her hand.

Millicent was about to do something bold. At least by her standards. It pained her to see him worry so much, for while it was nice that he cared, she also didn't want to make him feel bound or restricted by her. All the worrying he did was not very Sith-like and the last thing she wanted was to make him suffer, regardless of whether it was professionally or personally in terms of who he was. At least she thought that there was a difference between being anxiously concerned and caring. When she responded to his last comment, it was with a warm voice "No, you're not. Just do what you feel is right. I'll let you know if I don't like it" her gaze fell after completing the sentence, but only for a brief moment. Deep down, she knew that it was far from certain if she would have the strength to stand up against him if their wills collided. But in the end, she wanted what was best for him.

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

Jas smiled as she reassured him that she was fine. Glancing down at her as she pressed her head against his chest, he couldn't help but feel that he made the right choice.

She went on to tell him that he could do what he felt was right. "Good to know. So you won't mind if I do this?" he asked before planting a kiss on her head. In one quick motion he picked her up in his arms with little effort and smiled down at her. "I must admit, the bed hair looks nice on you." he joked as he gently placed her on the couch. "If you want, you can relax on the ship while I get the fuel and other items sorted." he offered her as he sat down next to her.

Her worries about his image wasn't unique to her. He had the exact same thoughts. But he was determined to keep their relationship as secretive as possible. He couldn't afford to let anyone find out. Even deeper than that, he enjoyed her company. He enjoyed making her smile and seeing her happy. Something that a Sith like him was told to avoid. Passion was their way but this was dangerous.

The thoughts were pushed back as he regarded her for a moment. Her gentle features and warm touch. He was going to make this work.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

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It did... nothing. Millicent had expected some kind of reaction from him after her move and subsequent question if they'd really get bored, but Jas seemed as unmoved as ever. Maybe Sith were wired differently? Or maybe she didn't notice because he already seemed to be on the nervous side? In the end, it all seemed like excuses, for the reason that her mind was drawn to was that he simply wasn't that into her. It was a blow to her confidence because it seemed like she was much more fond of him than he was of her but she tried to play it cool. To keep up the appearances and make sure that he was pleased with her.

Suddenly, she let out a joyous shriek followed by a happy-sounding laugh as he picked her up. She kept laughing for a while longer as her one hand went up to keep her steady by holding his forearm. She enjoyed the warm sensation in her palm upon touching it. A sweet, almost shy, smile grew on her lips as she gently shook her head. No, she didn't mind. Just like he had dealt a crushing blow to her confidence earlier, Jas was now building it up as he gave her another compliment. Part of her started to realise how much control the Pureblood had and how much his approval mattered but then, it wasn't really something she minded.

The girl got up from the resting position he put her in and crawled up to hug his arm and rest her head against his shoulder "I'd much rather be with you" she said sweetly. Without him, the ship felt cold and after their last shopping round, she only really felt safe when he was near. And so, she added "I'd like to stay with you as long as you let me" She allowed a few moments to pass in silence - it didn't feel awkward when she was with him, in fact, she enjoyed just being there in his company. After a while, Millicent shifted a little, "Let me get you another pan" she said, glancing over at the food by the stove "And then I'll get ready while you eat." The girl looked to him for approval before doing anything.

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

Her laughter made him grin. It was such a wonderful sound to hear. She cozied up against him and he instinctively wrapped his free arm around her as he turned towards her. "Then I hope you don't mind being here for a long time. Because I don't think I want to see you leave any time soon." he muttered as he rested his cheek on her head.

A comfortable silence came over them. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath as he allowed himself to simply relax with her. It was likely the first moment in years he allowed himself to be vulnerable. He usually avoided moments like this as much as he could. But he had faith in Millicent. He trusted her to not take advantage of this moment like Sith would normally do.

His eyes opened when she offered to make another pan for him. He let out a chuckle as his grip on her relaxed. "I certainly want more, I won't deny it. I simply didn't want to make you feel like you were still in servitude. For the past few days you have been busy with food, cleaning, making the beds... I don't want to make you feel obligated." he admitted before planting a kiss on her cheek. "Your food is amazing, though." he continued before letting her go.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

Break away

Millicent felt his hold of her soften after she asked the question. It brought a smile to her lips for she had accurately been able to guess that the Pureblood still wanted more food. Moving under his arm, the girl turned to look up at him as she tried to look as cross as possible. Normally, she would be able to be fairly convincing but to Jas in this moment, her 'angry look' failed miserably. "I knew it!" she exclaimed, still pretending to be upset. "You wanted more but didn't tell me!" another "angry" exclamation came at him before she turned to stand with her knees on the sofa so that her eyes would finally be on the same level as his. She was still small in comparison to his muscular frame but now, she was no longer looking up at him. Looking him deep in the eyes, she spoke with a clear tone "I like making you happy" she said, knowing how it made her feel all warm and fuzzy inside as well as making her feel more relaxed and safe. It was a weird cocktail of emotions for on the one hand, the idea of his guaranteed protection and restraint in not killing or hurting her when she made him happy was mixed with her genuine attraction and fondness to him. Both feelings which reinforced the same behaviour.

"Besides" she said, leaning her head to the side as she admired his strong jawline before letting her gaze shift back to his stark eyes "When I help you with that stuff, you can spend more time working out, training, meditating or whatever it is you do that ensures that you can keep us safe." she said with a new lighthearted tone whilst looking as if she had just thought of the smartest idea ever.

With that, she slipped out from his grasp and got off of the sofa. Millicent didn't like the feeling of leaving his embrace. It was like getting out of bed on a cold and rainy autumn morning. She was now exposed to the cold when all she wanted was to go back to Jas, if only for a few more minutes. But it would have to be another time. Before long, the stove was once more on and the pan was heating up. It would not be long before the kitchen once more smelled of eggs and bacon as she finished up her tomato that had to be left behind earlier. Once the second pan had been served, she quickly snuck off to the crew quarters where she still kept the clothes he had bought for her.

Jas ate fast, but the thief was used to being swift when changing too. Oftentimes, she needed to be ready to go on a moments notice and being able to change clothes in a trial booth quickly could be a lifesaver when on the run. Needless to say, Millicent would reappear after only a little while. A pair of tight jeans went up to her waist where they absorbed the grey t-shirt which would otherwise have hung loosely. The t-shirt was now stuffed into her pants and was draped snuggly over her chest and shoulders but still wouldn't sit tight by the sleeves. Her hair hung in a ponytail with generous bangs running down along her face and a pair of sunglasses sitting on the top of her head. Compared to the simpler outfit in which she had slept there most significant change was the jeans, but a few small changes here and there made quite the difference in the grand scheme of things. "Think I should bring my, uhm... toolkit?" she asked, obviously referring to the gear she carried as a thief.

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

Jas was a little taken by surprise as Millie tried to act cross, but it was quickly replaced with amusement as a smirk appeared on his lips. He chuckled with a light shake of his head as her mood shifted again and she admitted to the enjoyment she got from making him happy.

As she finished speaking, he wrapped a hand around the back of her head and gently placed his forehead against hers as he smiled. "Thank you, Millie." he muttered as he let her go to get started with the second dish.

She rushed off as he started with his meal. He was rather curious about who would be faster. Apparently his eating was rather close to her dressing time. He set the empty plate aside as she emerged from the crew quarters, looking her over with a hint of admiration as he rose from his seat. "Bring it, just in case." he commented as he walked towards her. He planted a gentle kiss on her head as a hand wrapped around her shoulders. "Thank you for the breakfast. It was very nice." he spoke with a gentle tone before parting to get ready for the day.

After running through the shower and getting dressed in his robes, he emerged ready for the day. "Let us depart. I am hoping to finish up with the refuelling quickly. This planet is known for having an old Jedi temple somewhere in its plains. The Force is strong on this planet. I want to take a speeder later and explore a little. Connect with the Force. I hope you don't mind if I leave you to your own devices for an hour or two?" he explained as he led the way down the ramp and through the docks. He snuck in a quick hug and peck when they passed through a secluded pathway, letting go just as quickly as they emerged between people again.

"I promise we will still explore together later. This is just something I have to do." he continued gently as they approached a dock worker. Jas organized a group to refuel the ship for them while they got to know the city a little better. Awkward stares and wide arcs surrounded Jas as they walked through the streets. People obviously knew what he was. He didn't seem bothered as he walked with a strong posture and a neutral face.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

Break away

She flashed him a smile as he thanked her for the breakfast "Don't mention it" she said. The happy spark in her eyes in and cheerful tone revealed how happy she was that he had enjoyed it. She looked up at him as he held her, appreciating his hand holding her shoulder and affectionately brushing her cheek against it before looking back up at him. It was a sweet moment before he had to get prepared for their journey outside the ship.

After taking her toolkit out and hanging it to her side, Millicent went back to the kitchen, figuring that she could do the dishes whilst waiting. It was something which would need to be done at some point and since she was already ready, this was as good of a time as any. Once he got back out from the shower, the girl walked up to him, letting her gaze move from top to toe and then back up "Lookin' good" she chirped as she closed the distance. Her hands came up to hold him by the collar of his robes. Her movements slowed as she could feel his heart pounding under her knuckles. This time, she would allow silence to linger and simply straightened the robes, ensuring that they sat just a tad more snuggly and comfortably before they moved out.

Her cheerful mood seemed to falter a bit as he proposed splitting up. But then, he snuck in a hug and a peck by her temple, making it feel much better again. It was amazing how much he could accomplish through so few actions. "Are you sure?" she asked as they emerged from the secluded pathway. "I could help you with technical stuff. Y'know, getting the speeder to work properly, looking stuff up on the datapad." her gaze fell as she was reaching the core of the plea "And I'd feel safer if I could stay with you." Momentarily forgetting that their relation were to be kept low-profile, she took hold of his left arm with both of her hands - naturally, this was not done in an aggressive manner, for her lithe frame wouldn't be able to make him budge even if she wanted to. "I promise to be quiet. I won't get in your way, you won't even notice that I'm there." she said, hoping to win him over and that he would change his mind.

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

Jas could tell that she wasn't very much in favour of the idea. In all honesty he wouldn't mind her help either, but it was a moment for himself. A chance to train without her seeing him or bothering.

He glanced down at her as she held onto his arm. He came to a halt as he thought the situation over. Finally he sighed and rested a hand on hers. "Alright. You can come along. But if I tell you to wait somewhere or to do something, please do." he asked her softly as he gave her hand a gentle squeeze. "It is an opportunity for me to train. I don't want you to... get injured accidentally." he continued, trying to figure out how to get her to listen.

A grocery store caught his attention as they walked. He came to a halt and studied the adverts outside. "Do you think we need anything for the ship?" he asked as his eyes drifted from the signs to the windows. "The chocolate is on special." he muttered as he approached the store. Upon entering, the people inside didn't seem too fond of his presence.

He ignored them and browsed the items with Millicent. He let her do the choosing of the crucial things while he turned his attention to the sweets rack. He didn't waste any time in stocking up on chocolate treats. "See anything you like? he asked gently as he smiled down at her. From the corner of his eye he noticed the clerk peering from around the corner. She was obviously a bit sceptical about them.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

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"Thank you!!" she exclaimed, her excitement standing in stark contrast to the calmness and gentleness he showed. Her smile lingered while she slowly but surely cooled down, realising that she had 'broken cover' and allowed the outside world to get a clue as to their more cordial relations. "Have I ever disobeyed you?" she asked with a smile until she realised that she had. Quickly subdued a laugh "Wait, don't answer that!"

"Why would I get hurt?" she asked, looking up at him curiously. A subtle streak of fear crossed her mind - she had a hand which still remained on his arm and she could feel the strength it possessed. He used it to keep her safe but the memories of how he had used it to hurt her were still there. The fear was short lived, however, for when it mattered, Millicent trusted him to keep her safe.

As they continued, she looked to the grocery store after he highlighted it. "We could certainly use a restock" The girl threw a glance back to the ship and then up to Jas and his impressive figure "Can probably empty out their meat section if you want to carry it back to the ship" she joked - but there was some truth to it. Regardless, she take a shopping cart as they entered and start picking out wares.

Millicent rolled up to him as he browsed the sweets rack. She glanced over the rack before looking up to him. "Yes" she answered with a bright smile on her lips and and her blueish eyes admiring him. The cart was filled up with various foods and groceries "You think this is good?" she asked before picking up a big slab of meat, quite clearly struggling with the weight "I think this will last us for like... a day" The girl slowly started to move down along the aisle, eyeing the candy before turning to Jas "It feels so weird. I haven't been shopping for real in ages."

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

Jas was utterly oblivious to her joke as she looked up at him. He glanced down at her and nodded to the selection of treats with a smile. "Then take what you like." he quipped as he tossed a slab into the trolley. He moved on to glance at the meat selection with her, chuckling as she picked up an enormous piece with some effort. "We definitely need more. This is a good cut, though." he admitted as he took the piece and studied it with very little effort. A snicker escaped the Pureblood at Millicent's comment as he glanced around. "Probably a good idea to not say that too loudly." he spoke as his eyes took note of the shopkeeper watching them with a mixture of caution and fear.

He helped Millie load up with the meat and walked with her to the checkout aisle. The lady fumbled and trembled with fear as she scanned the items, but she didn't say a word. Jas idly played with his lightsaber hilt as he glanced around, unknowingly causing the lady to get a little more worked up. When it came to paying, he was surprised to see that the cost was tremendously reduced compared to what it was supposed to be. "Well that is very pleasant." he commented as he paid for the groceries and led the way back to the ship.

"Why do you think she charged us so little? Was it something we did? he asked Millie.

Millicent Tharoul

 

[Millicent Tharoul]

Break away

He didn't catch the drift at all. Millicent continued looking at him fondly as he told her to take what she liked. Of course, Millicent had noticed that the shopkeeper was nearby - it was something she kept in mind when she normally visited supermarkets. Although, usually, she'd be able to keep a low profile. Something which was out of the question when she was there with Jas. Speaking loud enough for the shopkeeper to hear, she stretched out her arm to grab a random piece of paper-wrapped candy "Yes, Master" her voice was filled with gratefulness as she walked back to him and put the minute 'gift' next to the massive slab of meat he had just tossed into the trolley.

For some time, they kept shopping, exchanging idle jokes and quips as they went. The girl's gaze drifted to the wares they had thrown into the cart as she pushed it along. She was glad that he was the one who would carry them back to the ship - if not, she'd probably need to borrow the trolley. Regardless, they soon made it to the checkout where Millicent would help load the wares onto the band and then into the bags as he payed. While working, she glanced up at the Pureblood - he dwarfed her in size - that was nothing new - but he also dwarfed the cashier. And what's more, he was playing with his lightsabre in a way that only a Sith could. She shook her head with an amused smile, thinking of how she actually had to work to get those kinds of price reductions and more often than not, without the knowledge of the staff.

As the two left, he asked of why the prices were lowered. She looked up to him with utter confusion. "They don't give you reduced prices in Sith space?" The girl's puzzled expression lingered until she decided to explain "Well, I think she was afraid that you'd kill her or wreck the place. Y'know, you Sith aren't known for your peacefulness and you carry the destructive capacity of an APC." Her eyes scanned the path ahead - the speaceport was already visible and the ship was nearby. In the distance, a wealthy-looking Neutolan could be seen. A mischievous smile spread across her lips "Look, if you go tell that guy that he owes you a hundred credits, I'm betting that he'd pay what he owes." She slid a little closer to him and dug into one of the bags with her slender arm, eventually coming up with the piece of candy she had taken earlier. "What are you willing to bet?" she asked lightheartedly, holding up what she was offering.

Jas Katis

 

[Jas Katis]

Jas cringed slightly at her comment as she took hold of some candy. He glanced down at her with half-squinted eyes as he shook his head. "That was on purpose, wasn't it?" he quipped with a small smile.

Luckily the rest of the shopping spree was calm. Millie asked about discounts with Sith and Jas merely shrugged. "Depends on where you are. On some planets they respect and fear you. On others, they know you have money so they charge even more." he answered calmly as they walked. She went on to explain why they got such a lovely discount which earned a chuckle from Jas. He didn't say anything but winked at her as they walked.

What she suggested next caught him by surprise. He stopped and watched the Nautolan, then glanced back down at Millie. At first he was going to dismiss it as a simple waste of time. Then he looked down at her. The daring look received one in kind as he bent down to bring his face to hers. "Alright. You win. If he doesn't give anything, you can have my chocolate. If he does give me the credits, I get yours... and if I get anything more from him... you are going to be my blanket tonight." he, rather boldly, suggested. The red hue on his cheeks darkened at the suggestion, but he was fairly confident.

With that, he left her and marched towards the Nautolan. His expression hardened and he rolled his shoulders. His lightsaber was also on display as he adjusted his robes. "Nautolan. Where are my credits?" he asked coldly as he reached him.

The look on his face was priceless.

The man fidgeted and glanced around, completely caught off guard by the sudden appearance of the Sith. "You still owe me one hundred credits, fish. Pay up." he ordered. The Nautolan was about to try and argue but fell quiet as Jas' hand rested on his lightsaber. He paid up without hesitation. Jas took a moment to flash a grin at Millie then looked back to the man. "Come to think of it, wasn't it two hundred?" he continued with a dark grin. He knew he was pushing his luck. The Nautolan knew he was pushing his luck. But he wasn't going to try and argue with a Sith twice his size and certainly ten times his fighting capability. He fished out another handful of credits and handed it over. Jas looked the credits over and gave the man a pat on the head. "Thank you." he said simply as he turned and walked away, motioning for Millie to follow.

Once they were out of sight he turned to face her. "And how was that?" he asked as he held out the credits to her.

Millicent Tharoul