Clothes to fit the man

[Claire Organa]

[SIZE=12pt]She held his hand, or he held hers until he pulled it away. Food was involved so it was not a problem.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]What did she like to do, “I do a lot of walking, swimming, reading, but I also realize that I may have been too busy. So. Perhaps.”[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]She smiled openly at him, “You’d show me some new things like driving the bike” If they were going to be partners, and if he was going to keep her sister in his…house then they would have to get to know one another a bit more. That meant spending time not only as business associates, but also as friends.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Claire looked at her meal it smelled tempting, and the salad was so fresh. “What do they do to food to make it so delicious” She examined her salad, “Do you think it is because they prepared it and I didn’t have to that made it so good?”[/SIZE]

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[Bolt]

Zaiden tapped his chin thoughtfully, "I'm not sure about that. Sometimes it seems food tastes like I made it, others it is exquisite. So...I guess a little of both." As he finished this, his Steak arrived and so he scooted the last of his macaroni to the side but kept the cheese sticks near. As he sliced a nice bite, he smiled, "I love to read and go for runs. But I also enjoy games that challenge my mind. Whether it is physical or strictly mental.

"The bike is already in my schedule, but we can definitely add in other things." Zaiden chuckled at a thought, "I'm guessing that you would be against an atmospheric jump? Of course you would be in a vacuum sealed suit with oxygen supply and the like. Your choice of parachute or jetpack." He grinned. It was said as a joke, but he was actually very serious if she would enjoy the idea. Jumps from space were things he did very often - she didn't need to know when he had done them in the past that they were during planetary invasions.

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[Claire Organa]

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She gave it considerable thought as she chewed her salad, she looked over at Zaiden, and then back to her food, "I'd try it, why not. Only live once right?" She smiled. It was true only live once, only die once, so why not live like your dieing.

She felt like a princess though sitting in a fine restaurant with excellent company who not only understood her business, but was handsome and seemed well intentioned. She put her fork down, "Zaiden I never had a partner who wasn't family, it will be hard to share my company with someone. but if you are serious about everything, I'd like to try it, even if it's only for a trial basis to see how we do"

She picked up the fork, "Course now if I go splat when doing the atmospheric jump, just know Victoria will drive you crazy"

 

[Bolt]

Zaiden chuckled, then took another bite of his steak before replying, "I won't be taking any portion of your company! I will take the barest return profit, but that is to reimburse the money loaned! The company is wholly yours and your families!" Taking a large drink of his Scotch, "Never forget that. A persons heritage means more than most people understand, and thus far it seems the shop is a bit part of your family. How could I take that from you??"

He then chuckled, "Splat? Won't happen. I have space jumped over 3 dozen times with no chute or thrusters to save me. The ones that I did use those, are even higher numbered. You will be under great training." Zaiden offered a confident smile, then took yet another bite. It was kinda sad, his food was almost gone! They would be done soon..

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[Claire Organa]

[SIZE=12pt]The meal was almost done, but they had another engagement ahead, they were going to do some bike training, and he was going to teach her to jump.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]She wouldn’t be telling her mother anytime soon about the jumping. “Well then Zaiden draw up the papers and I’ll have my lawyer look it over and we’ll get started. Have to find a location, staff, and look into the other things you have suggested”[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Was she really going to have another location, she smiled. She looked at Zaiden he had started out a customer, and now he was a partner.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]What would tomorrow bring?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]She took another bite, “I really look forward to spending more time with you, learning, and getting to know you”[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=12pt]She reached over and touched his wrist briefly, “Thank you”[/SIZE]

 

[Bolt]

Zaiden chuckled and finished his steak then the cheese sticks quickly. Next, he pulled out a holocom, and began to type away. In the contract, he stated the mentioned the 10% discount on clothing by JAC personnel and himself, with the 5% monthly payment from the shop to Zaiden. Next he wrote that Zaiden would aid in purchase of supplies, workers, and shops, up until deemed otherwise unnecessary. Lastly, as a last portion he added that so long as the alliance went well, he would house and provide for Claire's family.

"There you are. Simple and sweet. No loop holes what so ever." He said sliding the Holocom to the woman across from him, "If you need your lawyers to look it over, you may send it to them forthwith. Otherwise, let's get going."

Next he rose from the table and led her by the hand down the stairs and back to the front of the building. Stopping by the Hostess, and handed her a chip with 200 credits on it. He murmured under his breath to keep the change. No need to be even more flashy in front of his new friend.

From there he pulled up a comlink, dialing on it he called his chauffeur to come to them. By the time they were out front, a nameless ship appeared, sleek and black, "He will take us directly to a shop to get the gear needed if you are truly up to the jump.."

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[Claire Organa]

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Well she had already taken one leap of faith today why not actually do it, "Sure let's do it!" She flashed him a bright smile, "you sure you're up to it?" They had eaten a heavy meal, and she wasn't sure how all of it would affect well jumping.

She just needed to send the contract on, and to let her sister know that she was ok and still with a client.

She looked at the ship, "you certainly are a man of action Zaiden" wow she thought, he's quick. I bet he has women on speed dial, or lined up. She couldn't help but look around, no one seemed to care.

She liked that.

 

[Bolt]

Though he was a man sure of what he wanted, one that didn't let time waste, he had no other women. Well there was one, Alexis, but he had no clue what had come of her. He pondered her a moment, would she like Claire? Probably not after the closeness that he and she had achieved.

He smiled down at Claire, "Don't worry. It will take some time getting up there. You won't vomit unless you grow motion sickness." He chuckled at her teasing, "Of course I want to go. I love jumping." With a smile he held the door open for her then when she was within the ship he climbed in and shut it behind them.

"The nearest store that would house equipment for an atmospheric jump." He told his pilot whom nodded. He sat back and buckled in, smiling over at his friend, "I am a man of action. This is true. But only because I do not wish to see life wasting away before me!"

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[Claire Organa]

[SIZE=12pt]They were dashing around almost as quickly as Claire blinked. She couldn’t help but smile at him, he was being the ultimate gentleman and she could not help but enjoy it.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]“If I think I’m going to be sick, I will let you know right away,” She leaned a little closer, “I don’t usually get that kind of sick though” She made sure she was buckled in as well, not wanting to fall out.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]“I agree, life shouldn’t be wasted, we should live, not just exist” She sat back, “so” she could still see it that flicker in his eyes that said he was ready.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]“Do you have children?” She asked, going to make some more conversation while they drove.[/SIZE]

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[Bolt]

Zaiden sighed, "I didn't know the answer to that question until recent times. I thought not, but found I have at least two boys. I checked their DNA, and it matches. Beautiful kids though, hardly children however. My youngest is 17." He wondered how she would react, but hoped it meant nothing to her, "And yourself? I doubt you did. Something just says no mother about you!"

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[Claire Organa]

“No none for me.” She let out a gentle sigh, “too busy” She looked down a bit disappointed in her life on that front. She had pictured so much more by this time, but, that was regret.

She didn’t need to regret building a business and taking care of her family. No. It had all been worth it. She smiled again, “so DNA tells me yeah you didn’t know. Do you spend a lot of time with them? Are they on Val’halla?”

She was curious who her sister would be around, now that she was thinking on it.

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[Bolt]

Zaiden chuckled, "Sometimes. The eldest shows whenever he feels like it, for training or whatever the call is. Younger, he is present a lot, but still doesn't seem to be there." (Lol both are inactive) Zaiden smiled, "Ever plan on them?" He asked, it was a personal question, but one he hoped didn't cross any boundaries.

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[Claire Organa]

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Ever plan on them, she half smiled as her cheeks turned pink, "yes actually, I'd like the whole thing one day. A bit of the fairy tale with a touch of reality" She laughed this time, perhaps it was a dream.

But it was something she hoped to have when it was the right time.

"Do you want others? I mean, more children?"

 

[Bolt]

Zaiden mulled this over for a moment. He hadn't really thought about it beyond the context of past children found in the recent times. It seemed that yes, he did want more kids. Some that he could have a part in raising, ones that would love him and not wonder if his reasons for not being there were genuine!

With that, he nodded slowly, "Yes I do...but I am just waiting for the proper woman, one that can be a great mom and still a great wife." He said slowly, then smiled, "An amazing woman is what I'm looking for..." then he turned to her and winked.

Just as he said that, the ship slowed to a halt. Climbing free of the ship, Zaiden went inside and held the door for his companion. When inside, he would steer her towards bodygloves that would insulate her from the cold, then onto a suit that would hold the vacuum of space at bay. Lastly, he paused before a row of jetpacks, "Which would you prefer, jet, or parachute?" He asked with a glance at her.

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

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She understood this was for warmth and that was for slowing down, so which,did she feel more comfortable with. How about, "parachute I'd like to get a good view, besides I'm not sure I can handle a jet pack"

She couldn't believe it they were going to do it. She could feel the excitement building adrenaline surging. And an uncontrollable smile on her face .

 

[Bolt]

Zaiden smiled then gathered all the items needed for her jump. Walking to the nearest worker he handed her a 2,000 credit chip. For there he headed back to the ship, again he sat and buckled in.

Turning his head to her, he smiled, "You sure your up for this? I've done stuff like this before, without a chute or jet, thanks to my talents with the Force. I've done it with both as well. You have not, and I don't wanna push you to something that can scare you to much..." As he spoke, the ship lifted up and began to rise straight up. Soon enough they would be in the atmosphere.

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[Claire Organa]

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"Oh don't worry about scaring me, isn't that part of the rush of something like this, being scared?" She had to make sure she was ready for this, and it might be the last thing she does, after all she could just go splat.

She looked at Zaiden, no he wouldn't let that happen. He'd do something unexpected and save her. "So this force thing you do, how long have you had it?" She made it sound almost like a disease, even though she knew it wasn't. She just wasn't sure how it worked, how did one get the force.

 

[Bolt]

Zaiden chuckled, "True enough, but still. Always wanna be cautious right? But don't worry, you won't get hurt." He said then grinned, "How long have I had it? Isn't that almost like asking how old I am? I thought you weren't supposed to do that!"

But then he sighed, "Longer than you would expect!" He said, with a slight exasperated tone, "Well technically since birth. But...well I am older than I look." This he hoped she wouldn't go into, as mentioning that he had died several times might scare her a bit! But if she did, she would only get the truth.

He glanced to the window, "It should only be a few more seconds before we are at a good height."

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[Claire Organa]

[SIZE=12pt]Claire laughed, “OH I didn’t know I shouldn’t ask” She did not have much interaction with a force user so what was the etiquette[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Older than he looked, she looked at him again, well how old did he look?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Not too old, but not too young either.[/SIZE]


[SIZE=12pt]She looked to the window to just then, a nervous little laugh escaped. “So you say you’ve done this lots right?” Was that a hint of nerves in her tone?[/SIZE]
[SIZE=12pt]She smiled, and thought just for a second, I’ve lost my mind[/SIZE]

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[Bolt]

"No, don't apologize. It was a joke." Zaiden offered a grin, "Some women say that ya know? 'Dont ask me my age'! They say that all the time. If I tell you my age, I hope you will be open and not judge...

"Though I appear early thirties, my real age is almost three times that. I have died several times, and been reborn to new ones repeatedly." He gazed at her, trying to gauge her response to such words, then sighed and pointed to the door as he rose. The ship had ceased rising and he was ready. Pulling on a jumpsuit over his clothing, he then would help her do the same, even putting a helmet in place.

"I have done this more times than I care to count. If something goes wrong, give me a shout. I will save you." He said confidently. Then he opened the door and waited for her to come close.

When they were about the same distance from the door, he wrapped an arm around her waist and drew her close... then he jumped and pulled her with him. After a few moments, he slowly pulled his arm back, but still within reach. He smiled at her, he without a helmet, her with hers in place. His hair whipped and writhed like a living thing. He didn't use a helmet or oxygen as a way to show he was powerful enough to not need them - which meant he could save her in the event of a malfunction.

"How ya feeling?" Though there was a deafening roar of wind, and the helmet between them, the Force carried his words to her ears easily as if he was speaking into her comlink.

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