Private Forgetting troubles

[Saba Erath]

Location: Coruscant | Uscru Entertainment District | Random Cantina
Tags: Kat Decoria

Saba Erath wasn’t sure which cantina she had stumbled into. In truth it didn’t matter. She was going to forget about that bastard from the mining guild by drowning the memory in a bottle of booze. Whether that resulted in her crying and face down on a bar or dancing on a table would greatly depend on the mood of the cantina, but Saba honestly didn’t care which outcome came to pass.

This particular cantina was an upbeat dance type of cantina. That would suit Saba just fine, she surely would start moving and seeing what the prospects of the night might be going forward, but she would need to get nice and drunk first. “Pink Nebula,” she said to the bartender as she approached and took up a seat. Pink Nebula was not her normal drink, but it had some kick to it and it had the sound of something that a naive university girl might order. Saba liked to see the sort of flirting that would go on in a cantina. And sort out any possible predators before she got into harder drinks. Saba had grown up on a mining station after all. Might have been the spoiled princess of the king of Erath Dedlanite Mining Corp, but that still led to spending time with miners. Miners didn’t drink fancy princess drinks, as it turns out Saba didn’t prefer them either.

“Can’t believe that bastard told me to go talk to my Dad,” Saba muttered to herself as she waited for her drink to come. “As if my company wasn’t just as profitable to the mining guild as Dad’s. And then his underling patting my ass on the way out of the office. Like I am just some piece of meat. What is this galaxy coming to that I pretty girl can’t be in the mining business. I mean I’m mining gemstones for Force sake! What could be more girlie than that?”

The bartender returned with the drink and a smile for Saba. Saba returned the smile, took the drink and handed over a credit chit. “Open a tab. You keep my orders at the top of your list and there will be a nice tip in it for you. I have to wait. I won't be as generous. Ever have live music in here or just the synth stuff pumped through the speakers?”

The bartender scanned the credit chit and seeing the balance he smiled wide. “Your order will always be first up miss. No live music, but there’s a unit on the wall. Can change the mood if you like.”

Saba smiled and turned her stool to look out over the cantina. The normal club music would be just fine if Saba could find the right dance partner. If not she was good at blocking out the music to just have a conversation or drink in solitude. “It’s fine for now thanks,” she said over her shoulder as she looked out over the club.

 

[Kat Decoria]

Location: Coruscant - Cantina
Outfit: Dress
Tags: Saba Erath

Things were picking up at the Jedi Temple, at least for Kat, she had been working harder and sorting things out in order to move that step closer to being a Jedi once again. However, with those steps forward, the nightmares would return and she would wake up screaming, crying and unable to fall back asleep. It was a clear sign that she was far from ready to be a Jedi, and the only way to help her was to go out, to drink the night away and just end up passing out for the night. Was it healthy? No, not at all but it was all she could think of at the moment. Braiding her hair down her left shoulder, Kat admired the dress in the mirror. It wasn't often she wore a dress but going to clubs for a night out, it felt important to wear something nice.

Entering a new place that she hadn't been in before, Kat looked around and noticed the vibe of the place wasn't offensive and nodded her head. She could hang out here for a few drinks, maybe even get some dancing in if she got the chance. Heading over to the bar, she put in an order for whisky, it was the only thing she would drink when she knew the nightmares were clawing at the surface. Nodding her head in appreciation to the bartender when he handed over her drink, she paid the creds, thankful that her tech company was still officially profiting even if she hadn't been involved with it that much as of late.

Leaning against the bar, Kat surveyed the dancers, the people that were around to see who was around and check out if there was anyone she found attractive or anyone that could be interesting to hang out with for awhile. Drinking her whisky slowly, she tapped her foot to the beat of the music and took her time looking around as she sighed. It seemed to be a quiet night and there were plenty of other places for her to head out to. Looking at the bar, she couldn't help but notice a woman, pissed and drinking some bright pink beverage. Curious choice for someone to drink but not outrageous. It was the pissed out attitude that had her curious.

"Hey, everything okay? Just you seemed pissed and starting a night out like that is never good energy, especially if drinking." Kat mentioned in a concerned but friendly tone, smile etched on her lips.

 

[Saba Erath]

Location: Coruscant | Uscru Entertainment District | Random Cantina
Tags: Kat Decoria
Wearing: Dress

The frufru pink drink had a couple guys come up to Saba, but she quickly waved them off. Word must have gotten around to the small crowd of guys looking for a quick hook up with a young woman, because the interruptions stopped almost immediately. It wasn’t that Saba was opposed to a casual hook up. But she was fuming over her treatment at the hands of the Coruscant Mining Guild. As a result she was going to require quite a few drinks before accepting male companionship.

The music was good, considering there was no live band, but the bar wasn’t as lively as it could be. Saba wondered if she had picked the wrong bar or the wrong day. But there seemed to be plenty of alcohol present and she’d already seen to it that her glass would always be full. No use in changing things up just yet.

An attractive woman approached to emphasize that staying put would be the smart move of the night. Saba gave the newcomer a quick look over. The dress was cute for sure. Saba wasn’t sure if her hair was blonde or white, either was right up Saba’s alley. And the woman started off by warning of the dangers of starting a night off with the wrong attitude and a smile. Saba couldn’t help but return the smile and gave a nod. “Funny I thought being pissed was a good reason for the first drink. Either makes it so you don’t care the Mining Guild frakked you over because you’re a woman with no distinguishing wrinkles.” Saba gave a laugh and raised her glass. “Or it knocks you flat on you ass and you don’t remember why you started drinking. I’m Saba,” she said with a nod. “You drinking alone? That’s usually not the best way to keep good energy. Let’s say we chat a bit and see if maybe we can’t change both our outlooks for the night.”

 

[Kat Decoria]

Location: Coruscant - Cantina
Outfit: Dress
Tags: Saba Erath

Taking the glass of whisky, Kat sipped slowly and smiled warmly at the complaint of not being taken seriously in the mining business. "Well, unfortunately too many assume that you can't be capable when you are head of a company. I have dealt with plenty of guys objecting to me being the head of my tech company, even though I built it from the ground up." Kat shrugged unfazed by that kind of attitude. "I would have gone for something harder and more expensive as my first drink if that was the reason I was drinking to begin with. Just show everyone in the room that a, I can handle my drink thanks and b, I earn a lot more than you do and you gotta accept that." Kat smirked as she downed the rest of her drink.

"Kat, Kat Decoria." Kat said, "I usually start drinking alone but makes it easier to end the night not drinking alone if you catch my drift." Kat chuckled deeply, "though, not too many women around here that are catching my interest." She shrugged slightly as she gestured for a refill of her drink. "I am happy to chat and help improve your outlook if you like." Kat smiled warmly as she leaned against the bar.

"Is leading a mining company the only thing you get up to?" Kat asked curious

 

[Saba Erath]

Location: Coruscant | Uscru Entertainment District | Random Cantina
Tags: Kat Decoria
Wearing: Dress

Saba smiled as she watched the woman drink from her glass of whiskey. She explained that she had dealt with some of the same negativity from men in her time as the leader of a tech company. This opened Saba’s eyes and her smile grew wider. A fellow female entrepreneur. One without the noble connections of Saba’s partner Amalia teral . Someone who likely struggled just like Saba was doing now. Someone she could talk to.

“Grew up on a mining station,” Saba said as she pointed to her drink. “Old habit. Any girl gets a good deal of attention on a mining station. Even the owner’s daughter. The soft drink let me know right away what type of date a guy was expecting and I would let them down easy. Also found that girls find me more approachable with a pink drink in my hand. Not sure why. I like a girl who will down a bottle of whisky personally.”

Saba drank the rest of her pink drink with one long swig and raised her hand to stop the bartender from bringing Kat another. “My friend. Bring me and Kat here a bottle of Whyren's Reserve,” she called out. She turned her attention back to Kat. “I know exactly what you mean about the company changing over the course of a night. I hope your willingness to chat is an indication that I’ve managed to catch your attention. Cause I’m not looking to spend tonight with any man.”

Saba considered how to answer the last question. “Dad runs a Dedlanite operation. I apprenticed under him you might say. The crew found some gems unexpectedly and I spun off my own company. I’d like to get into jewelry too, maybe at some point. I like to make the run of the cantina scene on the planets I visit. Most of the time not in such a foul mood though.”

 

[Kat Decoria]

Location: Coruscant - Cantina
Outfit: Dress
Tags: Saba Erath

A mining operation background was interesting and it seemed that this woman came from a wealthy background if her father owned the operation. Kat wasn't really one of wealth herself, her family were never poor but her father had a very blue collar profession and it was only his skills that allowed him to support his family the way that he could. Kat was similarly blue collared mindset, always hardworking and ensuring that she was the hardest working employee in her own company. Testing everything and building the prototypes when she got the chance. "Well, I was never one for people will softer drinks. My type always tends to be whisky drinkers from experience." Kat chuckled deeply as she looked over the bottle that Saba had ordered for them both.

Slowly pouring herself a glass of the special whisky that was ordered, Kat took a sip and nodded her head, it was nice and smooth but Kat also dreaded the cost of such a bottle as well. "Finding company can be the hardest part of an evening if that is something you are pursuing. Well, tonight doesn't seem to have a great variety of intriguing companions so seems that we have both lucked out." Kat smiled coyly, avoiding herself appearing too eager or wanting from this interaction

"Jewellery sounds interesting, will have to keep an eye out for your company's make when I go out shopping with my sister in the future." Kat rarely wore much in the way of jewellery but her sister tended to be the one to adorn herself in expensive jewels. "I have been hitting the cantina scene a fair amount when I travel. Good way of knowing the people around an area. Zeltros was very unique experience in that regard. Ideal for a holiday and taking time away from work I found." Kat mentioned as she sipped her drink slowly.

 

[Saba Erath]

Location: Coruscant | Uscru Entertainment District | Random Cantina
Tags: Kat Decoria
Wearing: Dress

Saba gave a bit of a shrug and a smile towards Kat’s comment about softer drinks. “Something I picked up when I was under aged and hadn’t discovered whiskey yet,” she admitted with a bit of a blush. “First as I said the girls on a mining station either were looking for boys or a softer girl. I was happy to oblige. As I grew older I realized a certain type gravitated towards a girl with a bright pink drink. It didn’t take long for me to realize those aren't the type I wanted to pursue. So a first round of a Pink Nebula, a couple nice refusals to the poor guys and gals that approached and I could move on to something harder. Keep up the habit even though it’s not as needed now that I’m off the station.”

Saba waited for Kat to finish with the bottle and then poured her own glass of whiskey. “The right company is the hardest part of an evening,” Saba responded before taking a sip. “I am quite sure you have no trouble finding company. But if you’re like me, the worthwhile ones are rare to find.” She took another drink as she looked around the cantina and nodded to Kat’s comment about the other patrons. “I honestly didn’t care about finding any company other than a few drinks. But it seems that I did indeed get lucky stumbling into this cantina. And gaining the attention of the right company.”

Kat seemed interested in jewelry, but Saba noticed that the woman did not seem to be displaying much. “Certifying the gems and designing the pieces is much more fun than some of the dog and pony show that goes along with getting into the high end shops. Still haven’t gotten into that part myself. But my partner is pretty good at it.”

She took another sip off of her glass and gave a look around again. “You sound like you enjoy being in the middle of the party. Haven’t been to Zeltros myself, but once my company is established I’d love to visit. Heard it can get quite crazy.” Saba finished her glass and poured another. “So you manage to keep a company going and stay the life of the party. Any tricks of the trade? My worst fear is turning into my Dad. All business no fun.”

 

[Kat Decoria]

Location: Coruscant - Cantina
Outfit: Dress
Tags: Saba Erath

Shrugging, Kat didn't need an explanation but the woman seemed intent on providing one. "Well, I drink what I like, approach those I like and go from there. If anyone tries approaching me that I am not interested in, I just turn them down. Filtering people doesn't always work for me, just approach and make my intentions clear. Forward and blunt sometimes but dancing around the matter only causes issues from what I have seen." Kat shrugged with a chuckle.

"The right company is impossible to find, I tend to settle for the most enjoyable company of an evening. Company is easy to find, sometimes they can linger for longer than you like, other times they vanish from your life before you were ready. The Force can work in mysterious ways and guide people into each other paths." Kat stated as she reflected on the way things worked and how coincidences guide people together and form bonds from nothing.

Nodding her head, the jewellery business was curious work and it was different process than one might have thought if you had no idea of how an industry would work. "Well, fingers crossed that you get the best of luck in sorting all that out, I would never be able to wrap my head around that time of work. I stick with tech and medic work and that's it really." Kat chuckled deeply. "Having a partner sounds helpful, is it purely business between the two of you?" Kat asked curiously.

"Nah, I wouldn't do well as the life of a party but I am an admirer of free spirits and being there was able to wash away my issues and just enjoy the moment and the people around me. I know that's because of the pheromones but still, being there feels different to the rest of the galaxy." Kat thought about the lack of progress from her company and shook her head, "my company was never built to have massive profits and my lack of attention means not much goes on but right now, my focuses are elsewhere."

 

[Saba Erath]

Location: Coruscant | Uscru Entertainment District | Random Cantina
Tags: Kat Decoria
Wearing: Dress

“I admire people who do what they want,” Saba responded with a smirk. “Aim to be that sort of person more often than not, but too often than I’d like I act like Dad’s still looking over my shoulder. Suppose I should forget about Dad if I’m expecting the mining guild to do it too.” Saba shrugged again and took a long drink of whiskey.

Hearing Kat describe her method of using the drink as filtering seemed to point out to Saba that it was a little dramatic. “The only dancing between us will be on the dance floor I promise,” Saba said with a smile. “The best available and right can be the same thing. For a night at least. Right doesn’t have to be a forever thing.”

Saba nodded and smiled at the luck wished. “Thank you. I am sure I will need luck. I’m sure tech and medical fields have an equal number of challenges. Maybe familiarity helps. I wanted to get into gems, but it was completely new when I started. I hope your business is going well for you.”

Saba blushed when there was mention of it being purely business with Amalia. “No pleasure has been a part of our relationship. But it is pretty much a physical thing. At least until we completely figure out the business side I don’t think that romantic feelings should be mixed into that.” Saba smiled. “You don’t need to worry. My partner won’t come looking for you because we shared a drink, or a dance, or anything else.”

Saba gave a laugh at the protesting of Kat being the life of the party. “So you just want to be a part of the party. It helps you feel free. I can see where Zeltros would bring that out pretty well.” Saba nodded at the mention of the state of Kat’s business. “Focuses change all the time. It’s good that your company can survive when it is not your main focus. Then when inspiration hits you can shift your focus back.”

 

[Kat Decoria]

Location: Coruscant - Cantina
Outfit: Dress
Tags: Saba Erath

"It can be hard to forget where you came from and the importance that they have on your life. It can be also important to have safety nets and accept the doors and possibilities that you gain from having the connection with your father." Kat spoke from someone who had to do it all from scratch since she didn't really have anyone she cared about or respected help her out, guide her or allow her to meet people who could help her business grow.

Kat nodded her head and chuckled deeply, "smooth transition there. Very impressive if I do say so." She commented on Saba stating they would only be dancing on the dancefloor. Drinking a bit more whisky as she looks at Saba. "Maybe, but could also be that the best could end up being very wrong. But you can only ever know that after the fact I suppose." Kat chuckled, she wasn't suggesting that this was the case here, just enjoying the conversation, debate.

Tilting her head, Kat thought on the matter, "running a tech company was very different from just repairing and building trinkets which was where I started. Medical field is fraught with challenges and expectations that can be difficult to maintain. I just have to reassure myself from time to time that I can doing the best I can." Kat shrugged, "I am sure that you'll do find since it is a related business haha!"

Smirking, Kat saw the blush and knew that look, it was a look she held when she was ever asked about women she was interested in or held more that platonic feelings for. "Well, I just want you to know that if you are truly interested in your partner, confess before it is too late. Lay out your feelings and wishes before the decision is taken away. That comes from experience." Kat poured herself another glass and downed it swiftly as she felt the memories of Allyson and the strong feelings of regret wash over her.

"Yeah, it can be nice to just be part of the group. One of many bodies, no eyes truly focusing on you or expecting something from you." It had been freeing to not be expected to work, teach or fight. Just party and enjoy company of others.

 

[Saba Erath]

Location: Coruscant | Uscru Entertainment District | Random Cantina
Tags: Kat Decoria
Wearing: Dress

Saba didn’t really want to forget where she came from. While her company was looking to mine something completely different from the station she grew up on, the labor part of things was pretty similar. Things she had learned from her father over the years would be quite useful to use for her own endeavors. Saba just didn’t want to use her father as a crutch. Didn’t want to run to Daddy when the mean men don’t give her what she wants. “Yeah. It’s a tough balancing act to become your own person, but not forget the valuable lessons that you’ve learned to this point. Also a thin line between name-dropping because your dad’s a bigwig in the industry and you’re just starting out, and having Daddy do all the work for you.”

Saba laughed as Kat pointed out her mentioning a true dance instead of the metaphoric dances of life. “Can’t blame a girl for wishful thinking right. I’m sure after a bottle or so I’ll be able to get at least one dance out of you.” She took a drink of her glass and gave a nod. “I guess I’m just too young. I’m always willing to take the risk of finding the wrong company as opposed to ending the night with no company at all. I suppose it will only take one really bad experience to change that.” She shrugged hoping that wisdom would come in an easier form.

Saba was not surprised to hear that Kat had her struggles. She was a little surprised that the woman who approached her so easily had to reassure herself that she was doing alright in business. But she was right. Making a hobby into a job was easier said than done. Making it successful was even harder. “You seem like you’ve got your shit together to me. I’m sure your business is doing great.”

As much as Kat recognized the blush on Saba’s face, Saba recognized what a quickly downed full glass of whisky meant. “We’re both young, somewhat privileged. We get along well enough, but I really am not sure that it will develop into anything serious, even without the business implications. She’s a hell of a lot of fun, but we’re just too much alike. I’m going to need someone to help ground me and see things I usually miss to make my life complete. I don’t think that is going to be her.” Saba filled her own glass as well as Kat’s. “If she really makes my heart start beating fast I’ll be sure to let her know though. Any hope that you’ll get to reconnect with your regret?” she asked, her smile fading a little bit. “I'll be a good friend if that's what you want, but I’m not looking to be a temporary replacement.”

Saba nodded to the sentiment of the party atmosphere. She’d felt it the first time she’d come to the Core and joined the club scene for a short stay. “Well, if you stay with me I will say that you’ll have at least one set of eyes on you most of the time, but I only expect you to be you. If that means you gotta work, that’s what it is. If that means you want to go out and have some fun and get crazy. I’m down for that.”

 

[Kat Decoria]

Location: Coruscant - Cantina
Outfit: Dress
Tags: Saba Erath

Nodding her head, Kat couldn't understand too much of how tricky it would be to balance that line of needing support from her father but that was also because hers past so long ago most outside of Eshan never really knew him or thought highly of his work. So, Kat really did start from scratch herself. "Well, I am sure your father could help you find the balance if you communicate clearly with him. Maybe he had similar issues before he got big in the industry?" Kat suggested, she was very much about clear communication and that sorting any issues when it came to discussions and the likes. It wasn't always so cut and dry but putting your foot down enough and being firm enough would make it so.

"Oh, sure, as long as the right song plays I can't get on the dancefloor fast enough." Kat chuckled deeply as she smirked, "well, not necessarily about age since I was always selective with the company I picked. It can take one bad experience to make you cautious, or one really right experience to make you realise that you should be selective in order to obtain the best night instead of settling." Kat smirked, showing signs of being a little optimistic and somewhat romantic at heart.

Kat couldn't hold back and laughed, she was definitely not someone who had their chit together at all. "Nope, far from being all together. I am one bad situation, or awkward incident, away from breaking down in the bathrooms over there." Kat sighed deeply. "Nah, far from collected but not doing terrible either, slowly working back to being my normal self. Spent a long time wallowing in self pity I suppose."

Nodding her head, she listened to Saba describe what she had with her business partner and the promise to keep the partner informed if things were to ever progress. Kat smiled and nodded her head, when she noted the vanishing smile and question about reconnecting with the old regret, Kat poured a very large glass of whisky and swiftly downed it. "No. Only ever able to reconnect as friends, she picked another woman and last I heard, they were getting married." Kat shrugged her shoulders. "But enough lingering on the past, only gunna bring up scars best left alone."

 

[Saba Erath]

Location: Coruscant | Uscru Entertainment District | Random Cantina
Tags: Kat Decoria
Wearing: Dress

Saba nodded at Kat’s assessment of her situation. “Dad would probably be the best person to teach me if I am willing to listen to his advice,” Saba responded with a giggle. “He’s a bit more aggressive than I am. A bit more rough around the edges. He is smart as a whip though. Mom says it’s like they split up Dad and gave bits and pieces to me and my brother. I got the smarts and the drive. My brother got the gung ho spirit. Of course that might be nature over nurture. I was treated like a princess growing up and he was in a rig when he was four.” For Saba Dad wasn’t all that approachable in terms of getting advice. He just liked to pat her head and fix things for her, or give her pretty things.

Saba smiled at the fact that it seemed that it required only the right song to get Kat out dancing. A part of Saba wanted to push away from the bar and take a stab at finding that right song, but she was enjoying the conversation too much. She’d wait and see. Maybe she’d get lucky and the right song would come on by chance. Saba gave a laugh at Kat’s admission to being selective. “Dip your toes in the water before jumping in type of person huh?” Saba surmised. “Growing up Dad took care of any consequences, so I wasn’t quite as careful. More a dive in the deep end personality. As you say, it will probably only take once to change that.”

Kat stated that she was not that put together. “You fake well then,” Saba said in response. Partying and getting away from life always helps me with reset. Though I haven’t found many real reasons for wallowing.”

Kat didn’t seem to want to get into her past relationship, which was good for Saba. She wasn’t really comfortable being someone’s shoulder to cry on. And whether Kat pined over her lost love in private was up to her. “Past stays in the past. I’m good with that. Moving forward. I know you like your drinks hard. How do you like your music?”

 

[Kat Decoria]

Location: Coruscant - Cantina
Outfit: Dress
Tags: Saba Erath

Kat nodded her head, "that can definitely have an impact on people's attitudes and relationships. I was always closer with my father than my mother, my sister was the opposite and we are two very different people." Kat smiled warmly as she leaned on the bar a little more herself. "Well, perhaps you should talk to your brother, learn from him how to have some of that spirit of his?" Kat suggested as she spun her glass slightly in order to stir her drink slowly, idly.

"Well, I think I tend to know whether things will progress in terms of feelings for me beyond the first encounter. I have had many one night stands, I mean taking a trip to Zeltron, that is almost guaranteed to happen. But following up or progressing a relationship from those encounters?" Kat shook her head, "never happening. Friendships possibly but I find people to be clingy after a single night at times. Better to keep some distance and go from there." Kat shrugged as she poured herself another glass to drink. "Sometimes you need to dive in deep end to get the right things in life. Being too cautious can lead to letting good opportunities slipping through your fingers."

Shrugging, "you say I fake well, my family say I am an utter mess right now haha. Think Echani stoicism might be hiding a lot of what is under the surface." Kat admitted, "being young has its perks in that regard." Kat admitted, "think hitting my thirties has got me wallowing more."

"Hmmmm, how about this: you go pick a song out and I will tell you whether you are getting closer or further from what I like?" Kat chuckled, enjoying the little tease that she could give Saba and not revealing anything yet.