Do you miss home? (Anastasia Rade and Rescuers, 6 months ago)

[Darth Odium]

GRAUG SLAVE YARDS


The broad shouldered figure walked through the slave pens with his Graug escort. His heavy black green cloak covered all but his boots and his hood bathed his face in darkness. His hands in his sleeves were hed in front of him as he gazed at the dirty creatures of various sorts. He saw men women and children some clothed others not all in pens of different sizes seamingly without rhyme or reason.

"What you want?" The Graug slave master asked.

The figure said nothing and handed the graug a flimsi sheet.

"I no read you symbols." The Graug said.

The figure stopped and the graug was over come with a look of confusion and then settled again.

"What for breeding? Work? Food?" The Graug replied and again silence was all that followed, "I bring them, you pick."

.......not long after

A group of slaves was brought into a smaller pen and forced to stand in line. The Graug Roared and the figure stood infront of them. He pushed back his hood to reveal a black eyed Nautolan. Who would he take?


[member="Anastasia Rade"]

 

[Anastasia Rade]

She had never been brought out to the slave pits before. The Graug had always thought that she was worth something to them but as of late they had been angry at her. Anastasia figured that this was a tactic to scare her into doing what they wanted and giving in to being their oracle. What they didn't know was that she didn't care. If she was sold at least she would be away from them. Things couldn't get any worse than they were right now.

As she was told to line up for a potential buyer Anastasia quietly followed behind the others to stand in a straight line where they could be examined more closely. Her eyes glanced from side to side to the others whom were in line with her. They all seemed so tired and run down like her. The tattered brown clothes that she wore matched theirs as well as her demeanor. They all knew how to handle themselves. One kept their hands to their side and didn't make a sound. They only moved when instructed to.

Looking straight ahead she saw the potential buyer standing in front of the line. As he pulled his pull hood down Anastasia felt her stomach turn into knots. There was no way he would want her, she unlike the others wouldn't be a great worker. There were men for that but what if he was looking for something else? She had always tried to hide her looks to keep something like that from happening. Her eyes closed for a brief second as she tried to compose herself. Hopefully this would be over soon.

"Here, take a closer look," the Graug pointed at the line. "I believe you'll find these to your liking."

[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

The Sith went to the end of the line his hard soled boot tapping on the hard ground the only sound other than the breathing of the scared slaves. He had not taken a slave before and he hated the hordes of Graug but they didn't need to know that just yet.

Cold black eyes looked into those of the first slave and the woman began to weep and nod her head yes. The Nautolan made a disgusted face and continued to the next slave a male Devorian. He stared at the man for a moment and the Devorian shook his head no feverishly and backed against the wall while the Nautolan continued to stair until he finally shook his head and moved on. That went on for a few minutes until he reached a woman with a defiant gleam in her eye who didn't cower, cry or scream under his unblinking gaze. He nodded once and moved on to the next. He walked further. The slaves were mostly broken. They were of little use for anything other than menial work. None were a suitable template nor compannions.

Odium however felt something as he approached one. She had power and strength, much like his Master, or perhaps just a similar aura in the force. He stopped in front of a human woman perhaps just old enough to call herself such with long brown hair and brown eyes. He looked at her for a moment before his eyes met hers and a deep echoing voice like a cascade of echos sounded directly to her mind.

"Do these things abuse you or bed you?" Odiums voice echoed in her mind.



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[Anastasia Rade]

She did her best to remain brave, emotionless as he walked the line. The last thing Anastasia wished was to be singled out of the crowd. If she were lucky he would just pass right by her and not even blink an eye. It was better in her mind to stay with the evil she knew than go with evil that she didn't. Things were bad here however they could be worse and this she realized as he went past and questioned each slave. Anastasia hadn't been touched by them in that way yet but she was sure he was now giving them ideas. They had only been up to this point interested in getting her to use her gifts or harvesting them.

When he reached her he didn't question her the old fashion way. She didn't hear anything out loud but instead Anastasia heard his voice in his mind. It unnerved her as that had never happened before and she wasn't sure what to do. She wasn't sure how to speak back so she couldn't do that however she could acknowledge that she understood. Nodding she looked to her uncovered feet for a second back up to him.

"They abuse me but..." Now that she was grown her looks were becoming more of an issue and she was drawing unwanted attention from her captors. They way they hungrily looked at her and their touches always sent shivers down her spine.

She didn't know what he saw in her that made him stop and take notice. It was probably because she was different than the others. While she was beaten and abused as well Anastasia had always tried to keep hope alive. She wasn't going to give into them.

[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

Odium staired into her eyes for a long moment as he snaked his head tresses toward her. She smelled of fear and hope. She was afraid and her fear had increased at his question. She feared they would begin using her for other less savory things. The disgusting Graug likely would, as they had with others in the line, eventually. Odium walked to the end of the line and pointed out a Male. Then walked passed Anastasia and pointed out two females before returning to the young woman. He looked at her again for a long moment silently before pointing at her and motioning for the four to be taken out of the line.

"That one is worth too much for you!" The Graug declaired.

Odium reached into his satchel and produced a sparkling blue gem and a large denomination stack of creditsand handed them to the Beast. Then took the creatures hand and looked up at it.

"You know future?" The graug said confused and excited, "tell me!"

Odium held the hand by the wrist as he reached into his satchel and pulled out a needle with a black thick liquid on it.

The graug shook his head.

"I not die from a sting." He said just before Odium plunged the needle into his hand. "Ahh! Why you do that?"

Odium released the hand and turned to take Anastasia firmly by the arm and began walking to his ship qith the other three. The Graug stood speachless as he watched Odium walk away with their Oracle. The things would have to learn to guard their thoughts better next time.

He pulled the slaves behind him by their new collars and the Girl by the elbow as he walked aboard his GR-75 medium transport. Each slave was brought to their own room and let in while the others waited. Each room was clean and furnished with a change of clothes on small beds. He let the three others into their rooms and pulled the woman along to another room much larger than the others filled with datapads, datacards, books and scrolls of flimsi sheets. A large crystal of violet sat behind a small energy shield on a pedestal in the corner.

Odium's mind raced as he led her to the bed and pushed her to sit. He stood and blinked once before turning and walking toward the door.

<<You will stay in my quarters.>> the mute again said to her mind, <<wash and dress. You may read if you like. I will return in one hour.>>

With that he removed his cloak from his broad shoulders to reveal his black armor adorned with bones. He paused for a moment before walking out and lock8ng the door.

From the viewport as he went to the cockpit he cpuld see the Graug in confusion as their slavemaster collapsed from the poison. Odium smiled as he fired the engines and began to exit the atmosphere. What was he going to do now? He didn't know for certain. He let emotions he had not known he could feel guide him in taking the woman and he would have to wait and see.

 

[Anastasia Rade]

She had expected to be one of the chosen ones from the group. Anastasia had no skills to speak of and she hadn't been used as a work horse. She had no idea what she could possibly do for him or what he would want her for. Nobody wanted her, she was nothing more than a rag doll to be used and abused.

Before she had time to react to being one of the four picked she was being pulled by the arm to his ship along with the others. Instead of resisting she went along with him. She had been taught well that resistance was futile.

Instead of receiving her own quarters like the others which was expected she was brought to his quarters and told to clean up. As he left she only nodded in compliance as her mind swarmed with thoughts and questions.

Why had she been brought to his personal quarters? What did he have in mind for her? Was she to be his plaything? Companion? Maid? Did he have plans to experiment on her?

Taking a deep breath she pulled herself together before she became too emotion. Tears wouldn't help her, they only were a sign of weakness. As she composed herself she looked around the room. She had always wished to get her hands on a book and now was her chance.

Pulling herself up from the bed she did a sweep of the room and all it had to offer before going to the refresher as instructed and cleaning herself up and changing.

It was nice to be able to clean up without being watched. She couldn't remember the last time she had been this clean and dare she say she actually smelled good.

Finding he hadn't returned yet she took this opportunity to look through his collection of books. He had told her that she could read so she would but first she needed a book.

They all interested her and she wished to read them all but for now she the one on Dark arts interested her. She would start with that one and go from there. The violet orb peeked her interest as well but she didn't want to anger her master. If she could gain favor with him life would be easier.

Carefully she pulled the book off the shelf and curled up on the bed where she began to read. Tuning herself off to the real world and absorbing herself in the pages of the material. She could forget if only for a few minutes that she was still a slave and her future was unknown.

[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

He sat in the cockpit quietly contemplating his action of taking the young woman. Dark gears of an ever turining mind churned plans that would soon be set in place and whether or not this woman would be the proper material to suit him. Her strong will yet pliable demeanor were both well suited to one day accepting his course but slaves were notoriously good actors and unless great care and patience was used along with the proper stimulus there could be bo certainty she would accept his purpose. She likely thought herself to be his mate and would detach herself as best she could. That was good in its way and such could build an attachment to him but it was a two edged sword to say the least. It could also fail completely and only serve to alienate her then the experiment would be a failure. Also a concern would be development of feelings for her himself, which if controlled could be a boon but the situation would be overly complex.

Slowly he stood and made his way back to his quarters and unlocked the door. He entered to find her on his bed with a book on the darker arts, a recent acquisition. She was beautiful without doubt and unspoiled despite slavery, which is more than he could say for himself. He considered going to her for a moment the curiosity of companionship tugging at his senses, but instead he walked to the otherside of the room and began to change out of his armor. He took his bone fetish necklace off and hung it on his old wall locker and then removed the light breastplate and letheris shirt. The scars of his own enslavement still prominent on his back and shoulders, while the dark mark of the one sith wound around his torso to terminate near his collar bone. He removed his boots and pulled a towel down as well as his robes and entered the refresher with not another glance at her.

He washed quickly and dried his hands and face before putting on his wrap-like lower garment and walked back into the main quarters. His ability to speak verbally long since beaten out of him he said nothing as he stood half dressed and looking to the young woman. Thinking better of his attire he donned a simple grey tunic and took a seat a the desk beside the bed. His large olive hands activated a datapad and removed a stylus from its casing then began to write in a slow flowing hand.

<<Are you afraid, girl?>> he projected to her mind without looking at her, <<tell me what you fear happening and what you think I plan for you.>>

 

[Anastasia Rade]

As he walked back into his quarters the book lowered as he walked back in looked at her for a moment before heading to the refresher without a word. It was a little unnerving however she kept her cool and went back to the book.

Anastasia loved to read however as a slave she never was really given the chance. The young girl had managed once to get a book from one of the guards. It was old and tattered but she loved it all the same. If she played her cards right here perhaps he would show a kindness and let her read all he had. She could be kind to him, not cold or standoffish.

The moment he began to speak to her again she set the book down. She had never tried to before however perhaps she could speak back to him in his mind so she tried.

"I believe that I'm to be your mate or companion." She paused for a moment to look up from the bed to look up at him. It only made sense to her that is why he bothered with her. She unlike the others could converse with him. i]"I am lead to believe this not because of my beauty or because I'm untouched. I think it has to do more with the fact that you can connect with me in a way you can't with the others. I'm different, I have these abilities and I can see thing others cannot."[/i]

She wouldn't say it but she also partly believed it was because he was lonely up here with all of his book. He did want someone even if it was a slave girl. Everyone wanted someone no matter whom they were.

She could be wrong and she was nothing more than a sick experiment to him. She was sure that he would tell her one way or another. Her gaze went back to the bed for a moment and she sighed.

"As to what I fear, not much. I have been a slave for as long as I can remember." [\i][She sighed again and shook her head. She could be useful to him however that was up to him.

[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

She had reasoning ability, that was an excellent quality. Some would have not put that together so quickly, but he was unsure if he should allow himself a companion or if he should leave her a slave. He did not look at her, could not yet, as he was teetering between what he wanted for himslef and what his original plan had been. He found himself staring at the datapad unable to write as he comtemplated his course.

<<Yes...yes I desired a companion.>> he said as he resumed writing.


The words were out and his weakness was revealed. He replaced the stylus and turned off the datapad. He was at a loss as to what to do with her. This was not his plan. He had been looking for innocent lives to mold and use for his future goal and this was not expected. Her sensitivity to the force was strong even if untrained she could speak to him telepathically and she was not a Sith which was a welcomed change in acquaintance. He decided to let her know the truth about him so she could choose him or not.

<<I was a slave, am a slave, like you.>> he said turning to look at her, <<though my bonds are of a different sort.>> he paused noticing her beauty again and with it the contrast between the two of them, <<I have been since infancy.>>

He was now unsure of the wisdom of this. He looked away and turned back to his desk pulled out a book and opened it. It was a psychology book and he stared at it without reading.

<<I will not force you to be anything.>> he said finally, <<You're only job will be to read to me, the rest is your choice.>>

There the wheels of fate were now in motion and he had avoided looking like the monster he was. He still had the other slaves to deal with but later. He moved to the bed and sat with the book in his hand as his ever turning mind began the task of sorting out his confused emotions.

<<Tell me of your abilities and your name.>>

 

[Anastasia Rade]

Anastasia was shocked at his response. It caught her off guard as that was the last thing she had expected to hear from him. The young slave had expected to be beat for her smart response and told what her position would be. This confused her and for once she didn't know what to say or do. Nobody had ever been this kind to her before but here he was asking her to just read to him. Unless she was mistaken it sounded as if he was going to allow her freedom to do whatever else it was she wished.

As she sat there still in shock she resolved not to be closed off to him as perhaps he wasn't as cruel as she originally pictured him being. He deserved a chance to show her that he wasn't a monster like the other slave owners.

Anastasia, I don't know much about my abilities. I only am aware that I am able to see the future because I have. It's nothing I have been able to control or understand. I never have had the chance to see what else is there." If ever given the chance she would very much want to explore her gifts further.

She was curious what he meant when he stated that he too was a slave. Instead of asking though she remembered her place as his slave. It wasn't appropriate to ask him such things not right now at the very least.

"May I ask your name? She turned to look to him as he sat down next to her with a book. She had a feeling that he was going to want her to read this to him. This task was one she was more than willing to do.

"I wouldn't mind being your companion." He had stated that he wanted a companion so she would offer that to him as well. Reason being, he had made it her choice not a demand. He hadn't demanded she do anything as of yet.

[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

Odium listened as she spoke to him. His head tresses picked up the change in her emotions and moved. The temptaion to reach into her mind was strong but he fought the urge. Anastasia, an elegant name for a slave girl, he would never be able to speak it but the spund of it was pleasing. He listened and gave a slight turning up of the mouth in a grin as she said she had the ability to see future events but knew little else.

He looked away and set down his book as he looked at others on his desk. She would be an interesting person to be near if she was an oracle like his master. His last few years had been at the feet of an oracle acting as her hand as well as her slave. He looked over his shoulder as he sat and wad surprised she asked his name. The realization that she could quickly become dangerous had been lingering in his mind since leaving the slave pens but now was fully accepted. Did his name matter in truth, no it was of little consequence but it may serve to comfort the young seer.

<<I have been called many names. I was born as Ket nothing more, you may call ne that here or when no one can hear. My other name is Odium or Darth Odium you may use these or Master when around others.>>

He stood slowly and walked away for a moment before taking a book copied from a holocron in the jedi temple. He had destroyed the temple but much of the knowledge had been copied In his own hand then placed here in his quarters. This book was about farsight. He nearly dropped the book when she said her last words. He wanted that in a deep part of him that no one saw. Only his master and this young woman were aware of his desire to be accepted. She could be his undoing but for now he would allow himself the secret privilege. He walked back and set the book in front of her unsure of what to say. He had never learned how to be affectionate or how to treat some one that was close. He had not felt a soft touch until his master patted his shoulder once. So he sat turned to her and with deep concern he would do it wrong brushed her cheek with the back of his finger tips.

He lay on his back and closed his black eyes.

<<Read the book it will help you begin to understand yourself. I will listen. When you finish I you may do as you please for the evening.>>

 

[Anastasia Rade]

Anastasia instinctively flinched as he went to touch her cheek. The only touches that she had ever received ever negative in nature a slap or an unwanted touch. She had never been shown the slightest bit of affection before so this to her was odd. Nobody had cared for her well being or loved her.

The young girl had always told herself that she needed nobody else. It was her against the galaxy and that was the way she liked it. This of course was just a front to how she really felt. She longed to be loved, for someone to care about her. If she ever ever got out of here perhaps she could find something real.

The menial task he was having her do was puzzling to say the least. He was a smart man and she was sure he was just looking for companionship. The reading was an excuse for just that.

Turing the book he handed her in her hands at first before opening it to the first page. He hadn't said anything to her in regards to what she stated about what she was willing to give. His real name however was a start to something.

What she would do after she finished the book was unknown to her. She had never had "free time" as it was before. Perhaps he would allow her to get off this ship and go somewhere and explore together. She could pretend she wasn't a slave even if it was only for a little bit. He could come with her too, she wouldn't mind that. She would ask after she was finished with the book.

"Those with with the gift of farsight are often called seers or oracles.." She began starting to reading from the book.

It was about the history and those with farsight a subject that very much interested her.


[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

He lay motionless eyes glued to the cieling as she read. Her presence in the force that was scared now grew a little more confident. He moved a head tress in her direction to taste for emotions from her as he considered what he was to do. The only companion he had ever had was a droid years ago while he was being trained to build the machines. Two large jands rested on his broad chest as he listened. What would he even do with a woman? He had never thought to ask and until now he had never thought to learn.

As she read he slid slightly closer and continued to listen. His head swam with confusion as he tried to bring his mind and body into line. When she finished he placed a big green hand on hers and wondered for a moment what it was that he had been thinking. He patted her hand and rolled onto his side.

<<you may go anywhere on the ship.>> he said closing his eyes, <<if the door is locked you will have to wait to enter until I am with you. The ship will be in hyper space for a day or so. You can return here when you wish to rest wake me if you need.>>

He pretended to sleep as he lay there not sure what to do now that he had someone willing to be his companion. Until just now he had never offered delicate touch, nor was he sure how to receive one. Could he ever love another creature when he didn't know what it was to feel an emotion of that kind. Either way he would be kind to her. It served no purpose not too.

<<You may take my clothing if you need to change and may use my bed to sleep.>> he said at last. He would let her enjoy her freeness of movement now and later she could leave the ship with him if she chose.

 

[Anastasia Rade]

She understood a little of why perhaps she had been kept as a slave all these years. They must have been scared of who she could become or perhaps they were trying to harness her powers and make her work for them. The book gave her a little insight on whom she could become one of these days. Anastasia believed that he may allow her to grow her abilities and if that was the case she won't have an issue helping him out. She wouldn't fight him like she had her other masters.

As his hand touched hers she turned her hand around to grab onto his. The young seer felt blessed for the moment to have been picked up by him. He was warmer than any master she had ever had and more affectionate in a positive way. She didn't mind the hand holding really. It was actually was kind of nice and she liked it which was why it wasn't long before she intertwined her fingers with his.

"Where are we headed?" It didn't much matter to her, she hadn't been anywhere. Anastasia would be happy to go and explore anywhere by his side. She had a feeling it would be fun and for once she could pretend not to be a slave. Since she was to be stuck on the ship for now she would use her time to explore it. It was weird being able to do things on her own but she could get used to it.

"Thank you," she smiled lightly leaning over to gently kiss him on the check. As she pulled back she could feel her face turning a light shade of pink. He had also been displaying signs of affection himself but nothing like this. She hoped that she wasn't overstepping her boundaries with this one. Anastasia had no idea what provoked that display of affection. It just felt right and she kind of liked it too. She had never kissed anyone before but dare she say she would do it again.

There was a long pause before she spoke again "I was going to go explore this ship." She was more asking him if he wished to join her than telling him what she was going to do.

[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

Odium lay still deciding what to do when she asked where they were going. It was a secret he had kept his small layer on Anobis the place he hid planned and meditated.

<<Anobis>> came his telepathic response as he considered training her to use sorcery as he did. She could be powerful. Her visions could lead her as she took anything she wanted from the galaxy that had left her a slave for so long. He could make her a Mistress of many things and a lady of the highest sort. They could cut out for themselves a place from which to rule whatever they chose. Her could give her the means to gain glorious power.

Her hand turned and took his and soon her fingers entwined with hers. What was this sensation he felt at the simple gesture he had seen many times and never experienced. Softly he squeezed her hand unsure of what he should do. She spoke again and surprised him by thanking him. If she had known he had planned on using the slaves for Sith spawn or worse she likely wouldn't have felt the same gracefulness.

<<Don't thank m...>> he began as her soft lips pressed against his dark olive green cheek. His other hand reached for the spot she kissed and he could feel his heart rate increase. What did that mean? How should he respond? He didn't know. He pulled her hand that still rested in his up and kissed it gently and left it against his lips for a moment.

<<I'll join you.>> he said again to her mind as he had not been allowed to speak for his whole life. He could have spoken but he still after all this time believed he could not. He stood slowly still clutching her hand and helped her of the bed with a careful manner. He waived a hand and the door swished open. <<Come, I'll show you the ship.>>

 

[Anastasia Rade]

Anonis. She had never heard of the planet before and wondered what it was like. The young woman thought of asking him but decided it was better to be surprised when they arrived.

She didn't know what to expect after her display of affection towards him. Anastasia didn't even know what the correct response would be as she had never done anything like this before in her life. Soft touches, kind words were not something she was used to but she could get used to this. The young seer could get used to being by his side. If she could take control of her gift she could perhaps even be useful to her master. She could be more to him than just a companion whom read to him and kept him company.

As he kissed her hand she felt a warming sensation cascade throughout her whole body and she felt butterflies in her stomach. It was a feeling like no other and she couldn't describe it nor understand it. All she knew is that this feeling made her happy and she wished for more of it. She had never been happy like this before in her life and she didn't want to squander away the opportunity to feel like this more. Anastasia didn't know what any of this would lead to but a part of her wanted to find out.

A bright smile appeared on her face as he stated that he would show her the ship. She was hoping that he would be willing to accompany her. It would make the tour much more fun for them both!

Still holding his hand she stepped out into the hallway. Glancing to her left and than her right she wondered which way to go first. Anastasia planned to see it all so it wouldn't matter where they started so she turned left. She would allow him to lead the rest of the way after all it was his ship. There may be a few things that he didn't wish to show her.

As they continued to walk she kept her gaze straight ahead but occasionally would turn to look to him. She wondered what he thought about all of this, the hand holding, the kisses. Did he feel like she did or was he just playing along with her. She didn't want to think that this could be a game to him so she didn't. It was naive and silly of her to not be on her guard but she wanted happiness. She wanted something real despite being his slave. Life didn't have to be horrible.

"Are their windows on this ship?" She was curious as to what everything was and what space looked like.

[member="Darth Odium"]

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

What could have prepared him for this? Who would have imagined that the creature that had taken the lives of so many would wander his ship hand in hand with a young woman as if he were just a normal man. In truth he cared little for what others would think. His inky black orbs looked ahead as they walked and occasionally glanced at her soft features. Was this a trick to gain freedom? He didn't think so he could sense her emotions and they did not seem to be in-genuine. He pointed to the right. <<Medical station.>> and to the right, <<Galley, you may eat whatever you like and tell me if you want to try something. I will purcahse it.>>

He looked over as she asked if there were windows and realized she likely had never seen space from a ship and hyperspace would be un imagined. He walked to the nearest defensive turret and opened the door.

<<This is a weapon access.>> he said calmly, <<one of four and rarely used.>> He walked in first and sat in the gunners seat then gently pulled her onto his lap as he fully gave into the idea of her being his dear companion. He normally shied away from even the touch of another being but he felt differently about her.

The blue cloudy mass of hyperspace swirled around them and occasional dark spots could be seen through the blue haze. It was beautiful and from this position they could almost feel as if they were in a bubble in the midst of it, completely alone. He looked at the cloud and up at her.

<<This is called hyperspace.>> he said unsure of what she would know about it, <<it is used for traveling great distances through space.>>

He held her a little more tightly as he allowed a desire for her to grow in his chest. He could see her has his queen. No longer a slave but an equal, companions, lovers and friends. Did she want that, could she? It was an intoxicating thought either way.

<<Do you like it, Sia>> he said using only the end of her first name, unsure if that was proper.

 

[Anastasia Rade]

[member="Darth Odium"]

As he pointed out different areas of the ship she made mental notes of where everything was located. There was something that told her she would be spending a lot of time in the galley trying all the different foods the galaxy had to offer. The only delicacy she had ever had was rations she had given which tasted like garbage.

Anastasia followed as he led to where the weapons where located. She guessed it was used only when they were getting attacked by an enemy ship. It was nice to hear that it was rarely used. The last thing she wanted was to be attacked and taken from him. If she were to be a slave, she wanted to be his. His actions however were showing that he wanted something more from her as she wished from him.

Upon being pulled into his lap she leaned back into him snuggling up close. The view of hyperspace was breathtaking. The swirling blue haze seemed to make shapes within the sky dotted with little black spots. The blue haze never stayed in the same place for long. It was ever changing and she found herself getting wrapped up in the moment. She could sit here snuggled up in his lap for hours just enjoying the view. Anastasia wanted to make this moment here with him to last. Everything was just perfect.

She couldn't help but smile as he called her Sia. He had already given her a nickname which was cute and sweet. "It's beautiful Ket," she smiled turning to face him as she gently wrapped her arms around his neck drawing herself in closer to him.

The thought of kissing him again this time on the lips crossed her mind and so she decided to go for it. All the signals she was receiving from him told her she should so she did. Her lips lightly brushed up against his in a soft small kiss. As their lips parted she snuggled up closer to him if that was even possible. Turing she sighed happily looking out into hyperspace. She was perfectly happy right here in his arms. Her head was spinning with all these feelings for him. Even though this had all happened so fast and these feelings were new to her Anastasia didn't want to play around. She wanted Ket to know her feelings were genuine, that she wanted to be his. She could see herself by his side and putting to use that purple orb in his chambers. She hoped that her actions showed that that as words were failing her right now.

Anastasia's heart began to beat just a little bit faster as she awaited his response. She was hoping for a kiss back which would tell him he wanted her too. She wanted him to accept her as his companion.

 

[Darth Odium]

[member="Anastasia Rade"]

Odium watched the mass of hyperspace and then her eys as she stared. He was happy to see her react so. He looked at her as she leaned down and touched her lips to his. He had seen enough holos to know how picturesque this moment was. He was not sure what to say and he had never been kissed before.

His hand again moved her hair aside and he lifted her chin. He was not sure how he would reconcile his goals and his growing feelings for her but he knew his final goal would be all the more important with someone to share it with. He lifted his chin and pressed his lips to hers at first unsure then more firmly before stopping.

<<Do you still wish to see the rest of the ship?>> he said to her mind. She was turning out to be more than he had expected.

 

[Anastasia Rade]

Anastasia did want to see the rest of the ship but at the same she was happy here gazing out into hyperspace snuggled up in his arms. She couldn't explain it but she felt safe in his arms and she was happy. It was funny as only hours before she had been scared of her master and what he may do to her. What was his brand of cruelty that he wished to impose on her. Now she firmly believed that he wouldn't hurt her.

She didn't respond to his question right away as she was blissfully happy here in his lap. The young oracle wanted to savor this moment with him as long as she could.

She sighed lightly as she lowered her hands from his neck and took his hand once again. Hoping off his lap she turned to face him. "I would like to see the rest of the ship. We can always come back here later and I definitely do want to return when we get out of hyperspace."

As time passed she felt more comfortable with him and as such she felt a little more free to speak her mind. Anastasia was acting much more like a friend would than a slave. She wished to know more about him but decided it would be best to allow him to do that when he was ready.

"Do you live here on this ship or is Anonis your home?" She was just curious as to where she was more than likely going to be spending most of her time. If he needed an assistant as well she could maybe help with that too.

[member="Darth Odium"]