Protecting all that is Pink

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]​

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"You've heard of The Ghost he does seem to get around quite a bit, but as you say he is most reliable" Bree knew the next time she saw [member="Jericho"] the things she had to say to him would cause a conflict perhaps between them, perhaps forever, she did not know.

But she knew that it was time to come out about it all. "So Miles, no family, just a lone soldier? I thought all soldiers had a special place, and special women they called their own. That way" she smiled and looked over at him, They had something worth surviving for, coming home to. Am I disillusioned?"

 

[Miles Varden]

It was a personal question he'd seen coming but it still always takes him back when anyone asks about his home life. Whether making dmall talk or showing genuine interest, Miles didn't hear that often.

"I have no family. My parents are long gone and I have no woman to come home to. As for what I use to keep me fighting, it's just what needs to be done. I fight for those who cannot or won't, it doesn't really matter. I think I fight for the sake of fighting."

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]​

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The words seem to have no emotion attached to them, that he had just come to accept that his destiny was to be a fighter with nothing else to compliment his life. She did not know how to handle that.

She would look at him and then look away. She would go to say something and stop. She finally got to a point where she couldn't hold it in anymore. "Why? I mean that makes no sense to me you have to have something that makes your, or inspires you to live. You have no joy it sounds like, that living like that must just suck every positive emotion from you. Do you feel that way. you know emotionless?"

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

Miles thought about it for a second before responding. Then the look on his face became less tense and it appeared like he was relaxibg a hold he had on his personal life.

"I was once a man in love, but it was misguided. I was left standing with my heart on my sleeve and blood on my hands. Ever since that day, I've kept everything close to the vest. What keeps me alive is the pain that remains and the training to never become compromised. Emotional reactions aren't safe and could get someone like me killed in battle. I have accepted that it has happened but haven't let go I suppose."

Mikes then returned to stone. No emotional markers or gestures made. Cold and calculated like a well oiled weapon. That's what he was now, a weapon, and nothing more.

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]​

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He was certainly very serious perhaps the most serious she had ever met, more serious than Jericho. Bree being what she was, and now who she was, "Miles, you don't mind that I call you Miles I hope. But Miles, everyone deserves love, deserves someone to touch and hold and be wanted. Otherwise life is empty"

She made a face that said she hurt for him and his circumstances maybe in time some of the zeltron spirit would rub off on him and he could find love again. "Come on now tell me what else we need around here, without turning the palace into a fortress"

That was a concern, but it could be a necessary plan, but she hoped not.

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]


"Maybe some day miss Volsh." Love was out of the question as of now, it was an unnecessary distraction.

For security purposes that didn't involve building a fortress, that was relatively easy. Some simple protocols and systems to install, no big changes.


"Well, for starters, all enployees should wear an ID tag, be it a braclet, earring, or other piercing. Something that wouldn't be removed usually, code the tags and install a biometric scanning software. It's like IFF tags but for employees instead of soldiers. You would know who was an employee and who wasn't. Second, some protocol droids to act as surveillance. Implement a direct link holorecorder to each to have a roaming camera team. And lastly, an office for me. Somewhere close to yours for safety. And we should establish evacuation plans and escape routes."

That sounded like a lot, but it shouldn't be too hard to accomplish.

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]

For some reason when he talked about tagging the staff she felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand up it made her think of the slaves she looked down, "Jewelry, I wouldn't mind them wearing jewelry" She felt the goosebumps run down her back and arms as a wave of nausea hit her. She tried to smile at Miles to show she was ok. She sighed.

"We can get a couple protocol droids, and an office. I think I can find a place to turn into an office" She took a few steps, "Anything else?" Not that he had made a bunch of demands but he certainly was taking the job serious, she could appreciate that as it would benefit the Palace.

"By me..." there were a couple of other rooms up there certainly one could become his office.

"Well we'd have to find time to do that when there's no customers in the Palace." the last time they had closed it was because of gang activity that Jericho had taken care of for her.

"evacuation and escape are not the same thing?" She didn't know

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

"The evacuation plan is for the customers and employees, while the escape plan is for our VIPs here. It shouldn't be anything difficult or highly prioritized. Just in case of fires or VIP hunters."

"As near to you as possible, considering you are my first priority. Even if it was a storage room we reconstitute. Just somewhere to set up a security center."

"I can see the tags are an issue, I assure you that they are purely to make sure all your employees are safe and in the event of an emergency, they can be located for assisting customers and head counts. Also, to ensure no one tries to sneak in to gain access to the VIPs."

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]​

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"The tags are an issue my people aren't slaves and the tags make me think that, so something else. A piece of jewelry I can handle much better" She half smiled she was uncomfortable and it showed.

Near her as possible, she was the priority. "There is a room next to mine it is the supply closet we can work to get it repurposed into an office, i'm not sure how big it is though" she shrugged her shoulders, she had never looked or thought of that as an office.

VIP hunters, yes there had been some recently. They'd come in asking questions and everyone was unaware except for Bree so when questioned they answered truthfully. "There were some people in the other day asking questions about if anyone had seen someone, they flashed a holo and it's one of my guests" Seems interest might be growing in the palace.

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

"I'm the last person to want slaves, it will only be a way to log where your employees are. Someone asked about a VIP? Well, can't fault them for trying, but on my life, they will not get any information on anyone as long as I breathe. Whichever room will suffice. I'm Not picky. Just gotta keep an eye or two on you. For your safety."

Mikes crossed his heart and placed a sincere hand on Breana's shoulder. He was hoping to convey that he was just doing what he thought was best to ensure the safety of everyone under the roof of the Palace.

 

[Breanna Volsh]

She was trying to understand that he was only trying to protect it just sounded awful to her, tagged. She would need to fight her urge to be afraid of what he suggested she would also have to be calm.

Which so far she wasn't doing so well.

When he reached over and touched her shoulder she looked into his eyes this time, she wanted to know was there something in there that gave her reason to be alarmed. Was she still good enough to feel emotions, she knew she could project her own but could she feel someone else's still.

She nodded, "Ok Miles...I'll try it your way, and yea we will look at the closet" She took a few steps and looked up, "ok...now that the boss is um...freaked, what else?"

[member="Miles Varden"]

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

"Now that planning is done. Would I be staying here or should I rent a place nearby. Since I'm your guard, would you prefer me near you?"

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]​

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[SIZE=12pt]She had not thought of that should he be here, at near her apartment. She scratched her head on that one.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]“I don’t know” she laughed nervously, “I didn’t think about that” She was occupying a small place not too far away but if she were in trouble...but then her guests were..[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]“I think I should be looking for a new place closer to here, maybe you can help me find a new stronghold that is good and had a place for you.” She did not know how Jericho was going to take all of this, but then again they never did define their relationship.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]What would she say…on again..off again…was that a relationship? She closed her eyes she wouldn’t think about it.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]“How about that?”[/SIZE]

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

Miles pondered it a moment and nodded agreeably. A new place that had a place for him to be near her as well would be most beneficial.

"I think that would work just fine. A place where I'd be one step away from you whenever you needed me. We can look in the morning."

He looked to his new employer with a true smile, not forced yet not over elated. Now they were getting somewhere.

"Alright, with the details completed, what shall we do now Miss Volsh?"

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]

Bree wasn't really sure what to do next. "I honestly don't know, I guess pull the strong hold listings and see what's out there" She smiled ok she felt a lot better she was protecting her business and protecting those that couldn't really protect themselves.

"You don't mind traveling do you Miles?"

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

"If it's for my position as your guard, of course I'm up for traveling. Where do you need to go?"

Miles turned and ushered Breanna to the hallway so they may walk and talk.

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]

"there are times I must go and retrieve guests" She smiled, knowing he would understand. She hoped.

Her guests were special on the run and always afraid for the lives. Bree often went after them knowing they needed a guide, and that her own life could be in danger. She smiled, hoping he understood.

 

[Miles Varden]

[member="Breanna Volsh"]

"As your guard it is my duty to aid you in your business ventures. Wherever you go, I go."


Miles knew she was serious about her task and anyone under his care would receive the same care regardless of tasks they underwent.

 

[Breanna Volsh]

[member="Miles Varden"]

"Ok, then it's settled" Bree wasn't sure how she felt. She laughed though, "goddess help you Miles you have signed on for headaches for certain" She smiled at him wanting to make sure he understood, and that she was serious.

but she was a zeltron and they did have certain behaviors that well...couldn't be held back.