For This to Succeed, There's Someone Else We Need...

[Ben Corscifine]

Only after Ben had said something stupid did he realize that she had been inquiring about when Ben intended to launch the mission to Coruscant. Well, at least she hadn't rejected him for his enamored response. He tried to put out of his head the thought that he would become a target of James Justice's.

Ben knew this girl was trouble.

He resolved that he would have to eventually let go of the obvious attraction that he had for Jessica. After all, she was a criminal, and she was not a servant of the Order and the Republic in the way that Ben was. A relationship with her could compromise his ability to uphold his vows, and could cloud his judgement. Perhaps a weaker soul would not create this sort of...distraction, but as the lovely near-human extended her hand and led him out into the perfect, starry night, Ben knew that she was far from a weaker soul.

In fact, next to his death master Corvus Raaf's, hers was the strongest he had ever come into contact with.

The two walked silently through the streets, as if engaged in a mutual pact to draw out these moments. There were preparations to be made, and business to be attended to, and Ben knew that this had to become his focus.

Yet, he would be lying if he said something of moment hadn't occurred in that cantina tonight...and in that cafe..and on these streets. Every moment of the night had felt like it carried a weight to it, something indescribable and inescapable.

And now they had arrived at Jessica's ship. It was time to say goodbye. Ben and Jessica stood silently at the base of the entrance ramp.

[member="Jessica Justice"]

 

[Jessica Justice]

The emptied to-go cup had been discarded several streets back, and now that her hands were free, she'd taken both of his in both of hers. Smiling warmly up at the taller young man, a subtle biting of her lower lip would be seen. "Ye know.... Me da, he be not as scary as people make him out ta be." She'd give a knowing wink. "What started as a business meetin' turned into a friendship. Ye are a good person. A good man. And.... I dannae believe ye being some part of me life, and meself in ye own, would be a bad thing at all." A faint flush colored her cheeks as she spoke.

"What I be tryin' ta say is.... I had fun tonight, and I look forward for our next opportunity to spend social time together again. I just hope ye feel the same." She'd say, a furious flush threatening to take her face, and only her sheer force of will prevented it from spreading much beyond her cheeks.

"Ye have me personal com-line. Feel free, please, ta contact me at any time. Also, send me a list of what we be needing for ye plans. I be having some ideas meself, but I need ta be sure we have all our bases covered if'n I can." She'd say, her head bobbing as she spoke. She was always quite animated. Finally, she seemed to simmer down slightly, and continued to watch the boy, her blues lost in his own chocolaty hues. Again, a soft bite upon her bottom lip, contemplating what to do next.

"So.... I guess this be 'so long for now' then?"


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[Ben Corscifine]

Ben remembered a moment on Lothal, with Quinn Colson. After he had all but saved her life, they young woman had expressed interest in a relationship with Ben. When they met together one evening to discuss it, Ben had felt the urge to kiss her, but decided against it. Honestly, it wasn't a decision that Ben regretted, he had been sort of infatuated with Quinn, and that had been elevated by their experiences together. As far as real feelings, however, there was nothing substantial between him and Quinn.

It was clear that Jessica liked Ben, and the young man had assured his companion that he enjoyed her company as much as she enjoyed his.

"I guess so...but I hope not for long." Ben was grinning compulsively, he couldn't help it.

The young man had a theory that when you stand face to face with someone, the urge to kiss them means that they reciprocate that urge. If he could kiss this powerful, pretty, challenging young woman, the whole night would be more than made.

Still, the two had just met. Ben hadn't kissed many girls in his time. He didn't know what was appropriate.

Maybe it would be best to save it.

Still, he did not move, his eyes still locked into hers. He breathed smiling, "So long for now."

[member="Jessica Justice"]

 

[Jessica Justice]

She couldn't help but grinning. She could feel the intent rising. She'd gently reach up and tap the tip of his nose with her index finger, before motioning for him to bring his face closer to her own. As soon as he brought his face nearer, she'd gently reach up, and pull his face to her own. Gently she'd press her lips to his forehead, before letting her eyes twinkle, staring playfully into his own. "Perhaps, another day, on another world, another display shall be shared. I will be looking forward ta our next meeting." She'd give another flirtatious wink, before breaking away from his hands, and his stare.

Pausing at the base of the ramp of her ship, one foot on the ramp, the other on the landing deck, a light pressing of teeth against her lower lip, eyes locking on Ben's once more. "I really do hope ye contact me... I truly do..." Offering a slight bow to her head, she'd rummage through her mind for yet another reason to dally longer, before her astromech trundled into view atop the ramp, whirling and whistling tauntingly. "I'VE DONE NAE SUCH THING YE SCAMP!" She'd yell back up the ramp, flushing furiously. "Speak a word ta me da, I'll see ye scrapped ye brat!" She'd say laughing, as the droid warbled mockingly, before rolling away to start pre-launch preparations.

"P-please forgive him. He tends ta be... a bit of a pest... He means nae harm though..." She'd say, flushing still as she looked to Ben.


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[Ben Corscifine]

Ben couldn't muster much of a response, but merely smiled, still tingling from the kiss. It had been a small, simple gesture--the most potent kind. When Jessica seemed nervous, Ben couldn't help but feel playfulness welling inside of him. She had no reason to feel anything but confidence in how deeply she had made an impression on the young man. It wasn't a question of if he would contact her again, but how long it would be until then. How long he could hold off, and remain professional.

Ben grinned at the astromech droid as it rolled away, "Seems like an endearing little thing." Ben hesitated for a moment, looking Jessica deeply in the eyes, "You know you probably shouldn't keep this a secret from your dad. As I understand it, he has ways of knowing things...maybe it would be worse to lie. Then again, you know him better than I do."

Ben hadn't wiped the wide smile off of his face. He didn't know how to. The sun was beginning to rise on the edge of Chazwa, and it threw rays of splendorous light over Jessica's hair.

Ben was in trouble with this girl.

"I'll be in touch soon. Goodbye for now, Jess."

[member="Jessica Justice"]

 

[Jessica Justice]

A few moments later, still grinning, and flushing furiously as the droid continued teasing and taunting her, Jess was in the pilots seat, leaving Chazwa, head back to LC-2. Home. And her over-protective father. "Listen ye little scamp. Ye speak nae a word of this ta me da. If'n he be ta learn of Ben, it'll be from me-own lips, not ye servos, ye hear?" The droid whirled another taunt, before whistling and squealing an apology when it saw her level that holdout blaster in it's direction. "Ye..... hear?!" she snarled, to which the droid acquiesced.

"Good. Then get us ready ta jump for home. I be in need of a shower before I see me da. Notify me when we be close." It was a good day. a good day indeed. Now to the agonizing wait till Ben did call her again....

{Exit Thread}​

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