I gotta FELing, that tonights gonna be a good night...

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian was stuck here, with her. On his ship, apparently she wasn't good enough to have a ship pick her up separately. She was going to annoy him the whole way back to Bastion. No doubt suggest detours and other various activities. However, Astrian had left the tough body guard attitude at the landing pad. But that doesn't mean he wasn't on his toes, his cloak covered the seat. The blue navy fabric covered a small area around his seat, his arms crossed over his chest; his eyes remained on the screen in front of him. Watching for signals of incoming vessels or anything of the sort. He wasn't in a good mood; Neveah's antics during the fight had been enough to tick him off, running out into the open streets. Unprotected and vulnerable to unsuspectable dangers. However, she wasn't that experienced in the outside world.

He couldn't blame her. Honestly, but her naivety and arrogance together were irritating. One of the two he could handle but, the two as a combination just angered him beyond belief. He felt like he was being picky, but he couldn't help it. It was like she was being insensitive towards Astrian and his worries. But was doing it to get at him, and it was. Or maybe he was over analysing, like he did in most social situations. He wasn't used to the whole 'people do stupid things for reasons' thing. He folded his legs over and sat silently. He was trying to look on the bright side of things. At least, he wasn't on a battlefield or fighting Vlad Darrow in a narrow alleyway. But, his lightsaber had been destroyed. In that case, if they came under attack. He'd have to rely on force powers and physical strength. But, it wasn't likely that they'd come under attack. Even if they did however, Astrian was more than equipped to deal with anything that came their way.

@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

Neveah paced up and down, her eyes scanning the inside of the ship. This was someone's personal vessel but she still walked up and down the cockpit greedily taking in each of his personal possessions, occasionally fingering them. She straightened her body, pushing a finger tip to her lips as she moved to take a seat in the co-pilots seat. She stretched her legs out, spinning clock-wise once or twice. "Where are we going?" She spoke as she spun, her hair catching the breeze created by her motion and fanning out to her sides. When she stopped it hung in damp ringlets on her shoulders. Her clothes were also damp, puddles of water spread variously over the cabin.

She had no idea why she didn't call for her own personal vessel, or why she didn't stay on the planet and drink more. Either way, she was merrily tipsy and couldn't care less of @[member="Astrian Callus"] opinion of her. She spun the chair another time, splashing water droplets over the small radius.

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian twitched a little in his chair, water droplets sprinkling his ships floor. However, there wasn't much she could do. She was wet, however he tried to not pay attention to her. Her clothing was damp and sticking to her body underneath, and she was waving around like it was nobodies business. Astrian however didn't even give her a full glance, for what he might actually see. So, with that he kept looking on straight. However, upon hearing her speak. He sighed under his breath, as her question left her. "We are heading for Bastion." He replied, unfolding his arms and sitting forward. Looking out through the cockpits screens, the depths of space lay out before them. She spun again, releasing droplets all around her. Astrian bite his lip, resisting the urge to lecture her. He closed his eyes and breathed, then opened them again. Hopefully they would arrive at Bastion soon.

@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

She lent her head back against the chair and exhaled toward the ceiling. Ship journeys always bored her and she was with less then pleasant company. "Why are we heading there?" Neveah stood up from the chair and began to pace the room again. It seemed she had too much energy for her own good, that, or she was drunk. She pursed her lips a little, leaving large puddles behind each footstep. The effects of the alcohol had left her totally unaware to the goose pimples that began to litter her skin. Gingerly, white teeth sunk into her lower lip as she continued to pace back and forth, back and forth. It was almost a sad attempt to warm herself up. "Will you be telling my Father what happened? Can we have some more to drink?" She spoke the two sentences so fast they almost became one.

@[member="Astrian Callus"]

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian took note of her expression of boredom, but chose to ignore it. He was vexed by the battle he had fought with Vlad, the bounty hunter was known for killing jedi. Luckily, Astrian had beat him and he had gotten away narrowly on a speeder. However, next time they fought. He wouldn't get away again; but he was glad Neveah had been hurt. However, some part of him wished she could be a little more quiet. However as she posed another question. He turned his head to her a little, acknowledging her at least. Maybe they could get along. "Because, someone just made an attempt on your life." She didn't answer, but merely got up from her seat, and then paced around. Leaving blankets of water behind her, then she asked another question. @[member="Neveah Fel"], was she always this hyperactive? He wondered, she might actually be a pleasant girl under this charade. "I have to. It's important." He replied, then turned his entire body towards her. Though, his eyes weren't completely on her eyes at first.

His eyes found their way quickly up her thigh, her dress was wet and torn. Almost her full upper thigh was completely bare skin, however her waist was covered by dress, however this did little to help as her clothes stuck to her. Her bare body was almost fully apparent, however. The dress shielded some of her body from him. However his discipline returned to his as he turned his head away from her. "You should take a shower, clean yourself and put on some dry clothes." He commented, biting his lip angrily at himself.

@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

Neveah stopped her pacing. Standing in the middle of the floor as he suggested she change. "What's important on Bastion?" She didn't wait for an answer of course, moving off to the door. It hissed as she flicked it open, stepping out to take a shower. She had barely reached the shower door and she was already nude, her dress was abandoned the second she stepped out of the cabin, her underwear littered the bathroom floor.

All in all Neveah was gone for less then 15 minutes, returning with just short towel wrapped around her body. She held another one in her hand, pressing her curls in between her finger tips. Her feet padded against the floor, making tiny splashing sounds as they hit against the puddles. Neveah returned to her seat, lifting her leg to cross it over the other. "So, what's important on Bastion? Are there more drinks here?" The last question she stressed. Steam rose from her skin, twisting and fading into the air as she adjusted to the cooler temperature of the cabin.

@[member="Astrian Callus"]

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

"Its the capital of the Fel Empir-" He stopped, almost like he was choking on his tongue. He was caught off guard by Neveah's less than formal attire. She folded her legs, clearly showing off a large part of her leg. Thigh included, the towel covering her body just about covered her from the top of her thigh up to her chest. However, Astrian didn't need too much to get a good idea of what has underneath. She certainly didn't leave much to the imagination. Astrian, couldn't help but stare at her bare leg, but pulled away. Diverting his eyes back to the screens on his controls. "I'm sure there are more drinks on Bastion Neveah." He said, his voice followed ensuite with his wording of his reply. He was playing along, hopefully that would divert her attention for how he had stared longingly at her thigh for a few moments. However, if that was not the case. Astrain didn't know what he would do or even worse, what Neveah would do.


@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

Neveah dragged her tongue across her upper lip. The way he stared at her was certainly noted. She offered him a short grin, still patting her damp curls in an attempt to dry them. "So, what can I wear?" She stood up, the towel almost slipping from her body. She caught it in a bunched up fist and took two short steps toward @[member="Astrian Callus"]. She lean forward, pressing her lips to his temple quickly. All in all their skin connected for less then a second. "Thank you for saving my life today." She smiled a little and took a step back, leaning her weight onto one foot, her hip bone clearly defined by the thin sheet of material.

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian almost couldn't help but notice her response to his quick glance at her thigh, then she asked what she could wear. But, before he could answer her question. She was moving again, this time she rose to her feet, the towel almost slipping away from her body, although she luckily caught the towel in a bulbs we in her fist, it was barely covering her whole body. Then, she leaned in her lips brushing against his temple. His eyes widened a little, but he could help but want to smile, however he did not let the moment keep him. But as she thanked him, he was surprised by her courtesy. "You are more than welcome Neveah.." He commented, then following it up with an answer to her question. "There is a selection of clothing that you could wear. It's in the resting room near the end of the ship. My bed is in there, but there are also a cupboard with clothing." Most of the clothing in that cupboard where robes, however he was sure Neveah didn't mind.



@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

Neveah grinned a little and nodded her head. "Great. I'll go put something on then, you can find drinks." She couldn't help but allow her cheeks to flush a little as she turned to walk from the cabin for the second time. The way he stared at her was more then exciting, the way his eyes widened at her thighs, the way he tried to fight back a smile when she kissed him. She opened the door and dropped the towel in a damp heap on top of her dress in order to go and change. "Call me when we're home! I'd like to take a nap." As she got into his room, she simply collapsed onto his bed face forward, pulling the sheets around as much of her body as she could, which was surprisingly little.

@[member="Astrian Callus"]

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian didn't reply, but assumed that Neveah may have girl dressed into a gown and went to sleep. So, Astrian decided not to wake her up. An hour or so with piece and quiet would be good. Astrian lay back in his seat, deciding to savour the silence while it lasted.

An hour had passed and Astrian was bringing his ship into the lower atmosphere of Bastion. The auto-pikot took over and Astrian jumped from his chair, making his way down the corridors of the shop he halted at the doorway to his private quarters. There lay the towel. How careless, Astrian sighed feel my. Moving o the door it slid open, and what was ahead if him was not what he was expecting. Neveah lay face first in his bed. The sheets covering barely any of her body. It seemed that very little would ever be left to the imagination. Then, his eyes ran over her features, his eyes trace liked up and down her body. He then leaned in to her, casually tapping her on the shoulder, shaking her. His face looming over hers, he watched her as he shook her back to wake. "Neveah..." He whispered, trying not to be over load.


@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

Though his words were gentle, Neveah was startled awake. She was painfully aware that she was stark naked, with nothing but a sheet covering her body. She brought the sheets up to her chest as she glanced up at Astrian. "You scared me." She grumbled, turning over and stretching her arms above her head. The sheet fell dangerously below her collar bone while her body sank a little into the bedsheets. She raised a brow. "Are you going to stand and watch? I suppose you deserve it." She flashed him a charmingly tempting smile as she brought her body up, pressing the sheets to her chest with two finger tips. Her face seemed only an inch away from his and her eyes made no move to look anywhere else.

@[member="Astrian Callus"]

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

At first, she jumped a little. Pulling up the sheets of his bed to cover herself, using what little dignity she could display to defend herself. She spoke, "My apologies I didn't mean t-" but he was cut off as she turned and allowed the bed sheets to fall below her collar bone. So much so that it stopped Astrian where he stood; his whole body tensed for moments as she turned around to him, sending a tempting grin his way. Then she pushed her body against the sheets, and with two finger tips; she pressed the sheets against her bare chest. Her eyes lingered on his, and his on hers. He bit his bottom lip for but a second, her face was but moments say from his. His bearded face was inches away from her own. For once he could see her properly, her beautiful azure eyes and rose lips, one of his hands slowly moved up her thigh, then passed her arm and up to her neck, then taking a gentle grasp of her hair, he leaned in a little; his other hand slid across the bed sheets towards her hand planted on her chest, he slowly took hold of her small hand, her smooth skin contrasting to his battle hardened skin. He leaned in further, his lips centimetres away from her. Then, he halted his approach, what was he doing? He was an Imperial Knight! Not some boy toy. Then, he succumbed to reason. Closing his eyes and tilting his head away in shame of what he had considered doing.


He released her hair, pulling away. One large trailed along he bed from her own hand, the rest of his body had been pulled away instantly. However it lingered inches away from her own. "I..." His cheeks were full red as he turned away from her. "I cannot..." was all he could muster. But, he sat silently. Listening intently for whatever Neveah would do next.


@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

She didn't expect such a reaction, but his calloused hand against her thigh, even though the sheets, made her tempting smile fade away into nothing. All that was left were her dazzling eyes gazing back at him with a mixture of extreme confusion and maybe even lust. She exhaled slowly and heavily, almost fearful that any sudden movement she made would pull him away. Her fingers flexed against his, curling inward to his touch. He was so close, Neveah could feel her chest rising and falling rapidly against his hand. Her own finger tips lifted from the bed, stroking up the side of his arm and sinking into the flesh on his neck as his lips drew closer to hers. She was excited, he was a hairs breadth away...

Neveah caught her breath. Nothing was left but a stiff silence between the two. Thoughts invaded her mind violently, allowing Neveah little to no time to ponder on them. All she could do was stare at him, the confused expression disappearing from her face and replaced with disappointment. She finally inhaled, her chest expanding against the sheets as she brought herself back into the room. "I'll need to change." She shot her glance to the door. Neveah knew when she needed to stop teasing people and now was one of those times. For some reason she found @[member="Astrian Callus"] intoxicating. Their short, shared moment replayed itself over and over in her mind, rendering her mostly speechless save a few words.

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian had listened to her breathing pattern during their short confrontation, and her hand taking to his neck had only encouraged his lusts further. But this was wrong. He couldn't kiss her or do much; she was the Imperators daughter he just couldn't do that. Then, she inhaled. He stretched out with his feelings, his senses picking up on her disappointment. Then, she spoke. But he was almost numb to her words; however he understood. He simply shot a nod her way and made for the door. He stopped in the frame of the door; like he was going to say something. But, merely allowed one of his eyes to express his apologetic feelings in her direction, then walked out of the door.

Waving a hand; the door shut. He didn't speak however he clenched his right hand into a fist. The hand he had stroked her body with, he was irritated, confused, lustful and regretful. But regretful for what? Walking away or being in that situation in the first place. This was were the confusion stemmed from and with that the thought of the different possibilities created his lust and with such frowned upon feelings. Irritation engulfed the other feelings, he sat back down in his seat on the ship, taking his brow into his hand. He sighed deeply; why had that happened? He didn't understand, what was he feeling? He was overcome with a feeling of longing. He hated it, he didn't like not having control. Even so much, that he felt like ramming his fist into the control pad. But; instead sat in silence.

@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

She disregarded his apologetic look by turning her head toward the robes, lined up neatly in the wardrobe. She waited for him to shut the door before the sheet fell to the floor in a crumpled heap. Neveah made no move to pull a robe over her head, instead she just stood there, contemplating the experience. It was in her nature to flirt with men, it's how she got her kicks, it's how she got by. @[member="Astrian Callus"] brought forth a whole new feeling for her. Something she had never felt before and she craved more. She finally shook her head, clearing her fogged mind though it seemed a thousand and one thoughts till rushed through it. She exhaled, pulling a robe off the hanger and slipping it over her body. It was too big for her, of course, but she enjoyed the way it billowed behind her as she walked toward the door and to the cabin. "Come on then. I might need you out there." Neveah shot him a look of mock distress. "Someone could try to kill me again."

To Astrian it would have appeared that Neveah had already forgotten about the incident and was back to her usual hyper active self. In Neveah's head thoughts were clashing. She felt euphoric to have been so close to him, angry that he pulled away, sad that he didn't kiss her, confused as to why she didn't receive an explanation of some kind. Either way she decided it best to leave the subject alone. For now. After all she was a very determined woman.

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian sat in silence for what felt like a long time. Then the doors to his rest room opened, however Astrian was busy landing the ship onto a platform to take note of her attire. However, the tone of her voice cut through his like a poisonous blade. He didn't show this, he didn't want to look like the recent events were on his mind at all. As Neveah played this game, so did he. No emotion took his face other than concentration as the ship descended and reached its destination. Gently bouncing the innards of the ship as the landing gear connected with the solid hangar bay landing pad floors. They were in one of the many hangar bays that lead to the Fel Palace. As you'd expect they were restricted; but Astrian had full access as he was the Princess's Guardian.

Exiting the seat, his navy cloak followed. He didn't speak to Neveah as his long strides allowed him to pass her, leaning forward to pass under the landing pad door frame. A large summers breeze reached him, taking in a full breath of fresh air. It was good to be home, Bastion had become his home over time. However, he had only been to the Fel Estate once or twice. But, he was escorting 'Lady Neveah' to her personal quarters. So, he would have to be around her for a while longer. He dreaded the thought, his mind gave him thoughts unbecoming of a Knight. "I'm taking you to your personal Quarters. I'm sure you can get all the drinks you want from there." He added, waiting for Neveah to take the lead so that he may follow.

@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

Neveah exited the ship in a rather hyperactive fashion. She stepped out with her arms open and span her way across the landing pad toward the palace doors. She had noticed his sudden change but had decided it best to continue on as normal, he'd warm up to her again eventually. Neveah wasn't going to let this go, she was addicted to him already. "Good, you can join me for a while." She waved her fingers, the door opening with a hiss as she stepped inside the cool corridor. It was decorated with fine things and expensive looking decor. Even so, Neveah seemed less then careless as she made her way through the halls, her finger tips brushing against the cool wall. At the door to her chambers she paused for a moment, craning her neck to face @[member="Astrian Callus"].

"You won't blush if I invite you inside will you?" She grins, backing up toward the door and allowing it to hiss open as she steps inside. She lent against the door way, leaning her weight onto one foot. Even through the over sized robes her curves were clearly defined.

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

Astrian followed Neveah silently through the corridors of the Fel Estate, however the journey wasn't long as they reached the end of the tunnel. The room to her estate, he had imagined that this would be the end of their association. That that one moment on his bed would be the only time they were so close. However, this seemed to change as Neveah asked him in. Teasing him with the idea of blushing, then as the door's programming came to life. It opened quickly allowing Neveah to step into the doorway. She leaned her body against the doorway, exposing her curves to him. Astrian was drawn in by her features; however he did not allow them to draw his eyes or disrupt his focus. "As you wish.." he said almost as if she was his master. But this was not the case, Astrian found himself walking into her quarters, passed Neveah and taking in the whole place.

The room was extravagant compared to the quarters of the Imperial Knights. It ranged from three different rooms and a balcony over looking the cities of the planet, the view from even so far away was beautiful. However, he did not pay too much attention to it as he continued to scan the room, directly ahead was a small dining table. Covered with fruits and meats of all kinds, even some puffed up pastry tarts at the side. However, the room to their right was the bedroom. From where Astrian was standing, it was a double bed with several decorations over it, polls connecting to the ceiling were dipped in gold. The third room was a private office room for working and study. However, he doubted Neveah used such things. The actual ceiling was circular and covered in strange art. The room was beautiful, but the first thing Astrain went for was the dining table, however his mind nor eyes sat upon the food. He found his eyes lingering on Neveah for but a moment, then diverting them to the vast amounts of food below him. He simply stood in a sombre silence.

@[member="Neveah Fel"]

 

[Nevaeh Krytal]

Neveah followed him with sparkling eyes as he made his way to the dining table. She hadn't expected him to accept her invitation. "I hope you accepted because you actually want to spend some time with me. I won't throw myself into a royal rage if you say no..." As she talked she made her way to her bedroom, letting the door shut behind her. Her voice was still audible as she changed from his robes. "Help yourself to food, a drink, whatever takes your fancy." The door hissed loudly as she stepped out, wearing a silvery grey dress with a neckline that dipped far too low, stopping just after her navel. The sleeves, loose around her arms, billowed out as she walked to join him at the dining table.

She lowered her weight into a seat, immediately picking up a sweet fruit and sinking her white teeth into it. The juice washed over her tongue and she let out an involuntary groan of satisfaction. "Delicious." She finished the fruit, licking her fingers one after the other, perhaps spending a little too much time sucking the sweet liquid from her skin. "Do you know the man who killed the Zabrak in the bar? You seemed to chase after him pretty quickly. I'd say he did us a favor if anything." Neveah offered him a coy smile.

@[member="Astrian Callus"]