I think I feel something

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

Been a week after her surgery, thankfully a successful operation, however stardust was to remain for a few weeks to.allow her body to recover from the surgery alongside her few other wounds she had upon her

Yet she hated it, hated the fact she was setting there, unable to do much but rest or watch holos... and occasionally do some business on her holopad when she could. However she wanted to insure another person she deeply cared for was still good and shot her a message


come visit me vallory, I've much to talk to you about

 

[Vallory]

Vallory had been out training herself with a training saber in her...home of sorts that had been given from [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] herself. A rather dark cave that Vallory had made feel more like a home. Even had a wall and door installed. It was better this way, considering her past and all of that. So when Stardust sent her a message, and she had heard of everything that had happened the Vahla vampire went right on her way to meet with her master. Taking a speeder, she went straight to the hospital. She was known here as a handmaiden to the queen, and was welcomed right in.

Wearing a handmaiden's cloak she came to the bedside. "My lady...what seems to be the problem?" she asked, keeping up the facade. "Are you in need of something, my lady? Something I may help you with?"

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

shhhh... there is no need to act like such we are alone and it is private

She said smiling up at her as she sighed, feeling in the force how strong her apprentice had gotten as she reached out to touch her hand

you've gotten better on the force havent you vallory?

She still felt a bit weak and tired as well as she took a deep breath and sighed

 

[Vallory]

Vallory sighed and rolled her eyes, dropping the cloak. "What a relief...I enjoy taking up 'personas' but handmaiden has gotten a bit...underwhelming." Being sure no others were in sight as [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] had said, she leaned forward to give her a kiss as soon as she touched Star's hand with her own. Then she pulled back up. "Been waiting too long for that..." she sighed, then went to take a seat by her bedside. This secret of theirs, she still kept but every now and then, how could she resist?

To answer Star's question, Vallory willed a glass to her hand. And found it was empty so sent it back. "They don't give you any drinks up here?"

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

She kissed back gripping her hand then pulled back smiling as she adjusted the bed to sit her up as she stretched a bit

mmmm still a taste I will never tire of

Her secret she enjoyed only one person knew of course her husband being that one person. Sighingas she relaxed back and adjusted herself again she watched the glass fly to her hand then back as she laughed then coughed putting a hand to her chest as she lowered to a chuckle

oh you know alcahol will hurt you more blah blah havent jad ahh ic my good tea either stuff sucks i need to have them out commenor tea in here or some of that flower tea...

 

[Vallory]

Vallory was always up to mischief, and she formed a grin across her face as [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] spoke of the kiss. Holding such a secret, it could be dangerous even. Then her grin grew as Star began talking of teas. From her cloak, using the Force she lifted up a bottle of brandy. "One drink can't hurt, right?" Vallory was always good at sneaking things out of sight. Whether out of a place or into a place, it didn't really matter. She poured herself a glass, then one for Stardust.

"How are the injuries? I heard the battle was fierce...I am glad I am no longer on the Sith side or I may have been there herself" she said, sipping delicately from her glass. Indeed, it would have no doubt been her facing Stardust once more.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

oh you sneaky little vampire you... hell pour me one not like it even affects me

Dhe waited till hers was poured and took the glass using the force to stir it and smiled as she took a long drink of it and groaned out and closed her eyes smiling

required some surgery....I wont lie I about became one with the force, but this old veteran cant die just yet to much to be done....darben got lucky and only has burn scars however hat is something I need to talk about vallory...
[member="Vallory"]

 

[Vallory]

Vallory snickered, which almost sounded like a hissing laugh coming from her. She passed Stardust her drink, and took another along sip of her own. "Good brandy? It cost a lot..." She paused. "Or would have, if I used credits. Got it for free" she said, smirking a bit. Star would no doubt know how she got it, not that Vallory minded. The vampire watched Star's eyes carefully as she spoke, and felt a tug of her heart. So Stardust had almost died, what she had heard was true. A shot close to the heart...

Vallory tilted her head a bit. "And what might that be, my lady?"

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

now come on you dont need to go doing that vallory I give you enough credits to buy...I think ph well guess when I'm better I'll punish you

She said jokingly before taking another drink, glad that she was alive to be able to enjoy this drink as she savored it letting silence take over before she looked to her

I can not let darben fo back out fighting with me...I nearly lost him...vallory as much as I hate saying since I have you as protection here but...if I do that again i need to bring you out with me

 

[Vallory]

Vallory said nothing on the habit of stealing. But did smirk a little. Then, Star spoke of what she needed from Vallory, and the vampire listened...and nodded. "I will...as much as I hate fighting, I will. I am your apprentice."

Vallory thought back on the stealing of the drink and smirked at that lightly. "Old habits die hard, don't they...like how again and again you go out fighting?" she asked, taking a drink. Perhaps that was a nerve that did not need to be pushed, but it had somewhat just slipped out. But perhaps it was also her growing worry, seeing Stardust in this condition. And how Darben had seemed when Vallory had seen him here and there as they were on the same planet.

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

thank you...I am glad you did not run off....you've be on more then a apprentice to me

Stardust frowned at her next words and looked into her drink and sighed sipping it as she solemnly nodded


mmmmm...I wont lie its habit I'm not a creature that rest....yet now afte this injury i..mi may look into retiring in the years to come....come back home and merely train or hell find a nice high position and be someone on the home front training and giving orders

 

[Vallory]

Vallory managed a smile at that now, and lifted Star's hand to plant a smaller kiss upon it. Star and Vallory, there was most definitely something growing between the two. Something that had been most unexpected, perhaps even forbidden by some if they knew. "I am glad I did not run...I am glad I returned upon your offer to me and I thank you" she murmured, lifting her head from Star's hand but keeping her gaze locked.

She made a light chuckle at that. "You, in a high position...you are a queen, I can't see higher unless you become a chancellor or something like that. But, you already lead and train so how different could that be?" She asked, and finally finished her glass.

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

hahaha yes you are right I do indeed train sorry i guess it's my old habit coming out again

Stardust watched her with admiration as she finished her glass and sighed happy she had a good drink. Letting silence take over as she bought for a minute she spoke

it's about time I shore up my home defenses, zeltros being my main concern....this planet ow far enough off I do not worry about heavily defending it

 

[Vallory]

Vallory shrugged, training wasn't so bad at least. As Stardust began to speak of her main concerns, Vallory felt a strength. "I can help...train me, I can help train those on Zeltros. You train here, I can help them" she said, assuring Star with a hardened look to back up her own words. She was sure that she was absolutely capable of this, capable of leading and training a force if it had to come down to it. "You have friends who can help...you don't have to alone."

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]


She looked at her, sighing with a smile as she pulled the girl down into a tight hug before letting go as she relaxed again

I know....I'm no longer alone and never will be again I have those I love and hose I care for dearly who I know will help me

Stars hand gripped her and smiled

I'll warn you before I begin training

 

[Vallory]

Vallory held the hug, embracing [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"], and she actually felt a tear. Stardust, the first person the vampire cared so much for was here, so close to death. She hugged her tighter, accidentally before quickly releasing her grip, not wanting to strangle her or hurt her chest. Then she gripped Star's hand tight. "I will be fine...I have an excellent master who no matter what, always manages to go forward."

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Vallory"]

you are, the first apprentice, to not leave me or disappear, I've put my trust in you and put my daughters life for you to protect and you've done it all vallory...I couldnt ask for a better apprentice


Sighing stardust felt quite tired and laid back letting her hand go as she was smiling big

you may resume your duties my handmaiden, continue your training of my daughter well

 

[Vallory]

Vallory nodded, holding [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]'s hand still. She had been the best apprentice she could be, and yet still had so much to learn. Still every now and then she feel the dark touch of the Dark Side, trying to lure her back with the promises of power she had before yearned for. But she had a better master then back with the Sith. "And I could not ask for a better master..." She kissed Star's hand before letting go.

Then she went back to her handmaiden persona. "As you wish, my lady...she will be in the utmost care" she promised as Vallory put the cloak over her once more. With one last smile, she left the room.