Sunburns & Hyperdrive Troubles

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

Kurt just leaned up against the wall.

There wasn't really much for him to do or say right now, especially in a situation like this. Kurt was hardly experienced when it came to droids. He had a few on back on Taotoine, mostly the odd disc droid to help with standard maintenance on his podracer, some of the protocol droids that his father had kept around for repairs. He didn't mind droids really, though Darktroopers...darktroopers weren't really droids. They were something else, something different.

Monsters, really.

He had heard stories from his father of what those things did. Of what they were capable of.

It was said that a single darktrooper was enough to take on an entire platoon of regular troopers. They were dangerous, deadly enough that Kurt was tempted to just abandon the entire bunker and get the feth out of here before anything else could happen. Of course he wouldn't actually do that. This could be a good thing, but he was still weary, and it was one of the reasons that his fingers rested on the handle of the WESTAR-35 in the back of his coat.

 

[Kaile Vera]

So there was power.

What else was there? A deep frown of concentration drove upon the Lorrdian's forehead. In her mind she patched through circuits much like one would through a nervous system. Let's kick start into a little bit of juice. Breathing out, Kaile would manipulate the Force to conduct to her will. Amazingly enough, she didn't have to worry as much as she did to begin with.

The Dark Trooper activated, his eyes turning a bright red. However, instead of attacking, Kaile had managed to take control over its systems. The following few minutes resulted in Kaile reprogramming new protocols. By the time she was done, a bit sweaty and more than a little out of breath, Kaile snapped open her eyes and gave a little grin.

She weaved a bit, but it was done. One Dark Trooper manipulated through the Force to her will.

"Well... that was a new kind of weird," she mused, as the Dark trooper shifted. It gave a ninety degree turn to face her.

Awaiting new orders.

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[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

"Hm?" Kurt said, picking at the nails on one of his hand. He still wasn't quite sure what to do with himself at the moment, mostly because...well this really wasn't his area of expertise. Dark troopers, droids, all of that were something that Kurt was wholly inexperienced with, especially given that...well he was just about useless when it came to electronics. He had barely managed to create Kaile's gift and...a sudden realization hit him.

He had never given her the gift!

The Courier suddenly jumped away from the wall as though he were extremely alert and awake, suddenly becoming far more self aware. His face became bright red and his eyes darted about. Really there was nothing to be embarrassed about, Kaile didn't know about the gift, didn't know that it was late, but it was awkward enough that he'd never given it to her in the first place. Kurt shuffled in place slightly then peeked over the closet door.

"Almost done here?" He asked sheepishly.

He didn't want to get shot after all.

 

[Kaile Vera]

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Kaile beamed him a smile as bright as the Twin Suns. With notable enthusiasm, she gestured for him to come over.

“It’s okay! I did it!” pearly white teeth would flash as she stared up at the Dark Trooper droid. His eyes were red, but there was no menace in his present action. At least, besides simply appearing rather frightening.

“I managed to rework his protocols. Their powercore isn’t drained. Just low. I bet the rest of them are the same though.” Her attention would pan over to the other Dark Trooper droids.

“I can probably do the same and maybe have them clean up the hanger!”

That would be quite the comical display. Dark Trooper droids cleaning up the guano off a hanger deck.

 

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

Kurt nodded. "That seems like a good idea, just be careful not to program the wrong things."

That would be rather unfortunate.

The Courier really didn't feel like being smashed into bits today, especially if one of the Darktroopers mistook him for a piece of dirt. He paled slightly, shaking his head as he thought about how likely something like that would be. Fidgeting a bit more he back away from the door and headed back towards The Messa. As far as he was concerned the Darktrooper issue was now solved with Kaile's expertise in the matter, and as such he could keep exploring the hangar.

"Why don't you work on that, I'll see if I cant get us something to eat?" She had to be hungry by now, even he was getting a bit peckish. "There should still be something on The Messa."

He offered the words with a smile, already on his way back to the ship.

 

[Kaile Vera]

[member="Kurt Meyer"]

"That's a great idea!" She'd sing out to him. Kaile was in a good mood, he'd be able to tell that by the excitement in her voice and that renewed sense of confidence. Now that she'd done the reprogramming with one, she had more confidence she could do the same with the rest.

It was, however, going to take quite a bit of energy. That required food. "Yeah, I'm gonna need somethin' to fill my belly... Else I'm liable to crash if I do 'em all." It was a reminder about their earlier conversation. Force users have their limits too.

"Something to eat would be great!" She told him with a bright smile, already moving to the next droid.

 

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

Kurt flounced up the ramp of The Messa and headed into the galley, immediately taking a dip into the refrigerator to see what they actually had. There wasn't much, honestly, though they had established that much yesterday. He made a musing sound, thinking for a moment before slowly closing the door to the ice box and searching through the cabinets. Oddly enough the alcohol that he and Kaile bought had mostly survived the hyperdrive explosions, though that likely wasn't the best thing right now.

He mused for a moment more, searching until he finally found what he was looking for. It was a small package, fast rising yeast. They still had some flower remaining as well and that meant that he could make a quick loaf of bread, something that they could both enjoy.

Fast rising bread was a staple of Tatooine, something that even an idiot could make without much effort. Kurt had watched his mother make it often enough, especially when his father had been gone on trips, she'd often not wanted to cook an entire meal for just the two of them and thus had opted to make bread. It was easy, simple, and Kurt had never really minded it all that much since the end product was just as delicious as any meal. "Alright, here we go."

Kurt said with a smile as he began to gather ingredients.

 

[Kaile Vera]

[member="Kurt Meyer"]

The next half hour was spent on scanning, running diagnostics and finally reprograming the droids. Each one took about five minutes of Kaile’s time. Each subsequent time drained her energy and just a little bit of her focus. By the time she managed the last two, she was already sweating. Beads of if clung to her cheeks and temples, making her hair and shirt damp with perspiration.

Kurt would find her a shade or two paler, plopped down in between the half circle of Dark Troopers. She was exhausted, cheeks flushed shoulders sagging; but with a weary smile.

“Got ‘em.” she’d tell him, leaning back on her elbows on the floor. Her legs were spread, not giving a care to her posture. Right now, she simply wanted to rest. Half of the droids were already moving along the hanger bay. Each had been reprogramed with cleaning protocols. Bat guano was slowly, but steadily being removed.

“Be smelling like flowers here soon enough!”

Well, one hoped!

 

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

"Breads in the oven." Kurt said as he jerked a thumb towards The Messa.

It hadn't taken much time to make the dough, less so to mold it into four little loaves that they could use to easily make sandwiches. It wouldn't take long to bake, probably another five minutes and then they would be done. The recipe was simple, from start to finish. For some reason he wished that his mother was here to bake it still, perhaps missing her slightly after the rather moody way that he had left Tatooine. She wasn't mad about that of course, but the feeling still stuck with him.

"You okay?" Kurt said as he crouched besides her. "Need a nap?"

That wasn't such a terrible idea.

Today had been far more exciting than the two of them had actually ever expected. The Bunker had been a massive surprise, and the fact that they had found all of this within the place was simply startling. A part of him still wondered if he wouldn't wake up soon.

 

[Kaile Vera]

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The corner of her mouth rose a bit wearily. Truth be told, that didn't sound like such a bad idea after all. Maybe hit the sonic after she ate. Curl up under the blankets and take a small nap. The more she thought about it, the more appealing it became.

"I just might, I reckon." She'd drawl out with a tinge of exhaustion in her tone. Slowly, the Lorrdian took a long, deep breath through her mouth. It helped taste and smell the bat guano less. Blowing it out her cheeks, she found herself relaxing. After a moment, when her brown eyes settled upon the cleaning droids, she began again," I wasn't sure if I'd be able to do it." She said honestly, admitting her trepidation from earlier. Slowly she began to bite on her lower lip.

"Been a while since I've used the force on something as big or complicated."

 

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

Kurt peeked up at the droids within the hangar bay for a few moments, eyes wandering over the darktroopers who had now somehow found brooms and were slowly clearing out the floor to the hangar. He frowned for a moment, shaking his head and then offering Kaile a hand up and off the floor.

"Come on." He said with a smile. "Let's get you cleaned up."

After she went into the refresher again she could have a nice meal and take a nap on the couch, or even go to sleep in her bed.

It wasn't like they were rushed exactly, they had all the time in the world and this Hangar was pretty secure in it of itself. He glanced wearily at the darktroopers for a moment, eyes wandering over them as if he still wasn't quite sure that the massive automatons were trustworthy enough to actually allow to wander around on their own. He trusted Kaile of course, knowing that she had done a good job in reprogramming them, but still, he had heard enough horror stories that he couldn't help but be weary.

Kurt waggled his fingers at Kaile.

 

[Kaile Vera]

[member="Kurt Meyer"]


In that moment, Kaile’s expression would soften, the tiniest of crinkles at the corners of her eyes. She saw Kurt there, hand extended with his fingers wiggling to take her hand. A small flush of pleasure filled her, and she tucked her head for a moment.

Another deep breath rose her shoulders. Lost in her thoughts for a few seconds, the Lorrdian gave a half chuckle and then brought her face back up. Their hands gave a soft clapping sound as she slipped her smaller hand into his own.

“Up we go.” she said in a low murmur, a ghost of a smile frosting her lips. Easy does it, Kurt tugged her up to her feet. A slight dusting of her clothing, then a quick stretch of her hands over her head.

A half smile would turn at the pilot. “Join me?”

Bring the tactile creature that she was, it had been a common request. The insomniac regularly would come over to cuddle and sleep with the pilot. Sometimes it came with some vigorous fun times for that pass out cold mode. Other times it was just the need to feel another there.

 

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

"After we eat." Kurt said with a smile, bringing her closer and then guiding her towards The Messa. Kurt didn't mind the idea of a nap, actually it sounded rather nice all around, but food first. He smiled slightly and slid his palm to the small of Kaile's back.

"I'm starving." He wasn't really, but he knew that she likely was and The Courier didn't want her to feel bad. "Bread will be done soon."

Kurt was almost entirely sure that Kaile was ready to drop onto the floor and permanently pass out, she was practically being carried by him as they walked up the ramp to The Messa. There was a smell of fresh baked bread in the air, hanging about and completely eliminating the scent of bat guano. It was a perfect change of pace really, and even though Kurt hadn't really noticed it before he realized that for Kaile it would likely be a wave of complete delight.

Something that made him smile.

 

[Kaile Vera]

[member="Kurt Meyer"]

The aroma of fresh baked bread just saturated the entire interior of the Messa. It was like being engulfed in a warm blanket, comfy and cozy and so delicious. Her mouth began salivating, a gurgle in her stomach in anticipation. Fast rising bread may not quite be from scratch, but for Kaile it was such an absolutely divine thought.

“O-ohhh… That smells so good,” her exhausted voice sang. There was the most adorable, weary smile on her grimey face. The salt of her sweat had crystallized to scatter over her temples, but she brushed them off as she seemingly caught her second wind.

It was just hunger really that drove her. “You are amazing.” she complimented the pilot, his hands giving her a light rub as he encouraged her to walk on forward. It was so very tempting to dig in. Eyes as large as saucers, she crossed the threshold to the galley.

Aware that she should at least clean up her hands, she took the extra bit of time to wash her hands.

“What you reckon you want to do later? Finish up the repairs or go wandering more?” there could very well be more droids who who knows what else.

This entire day had been crazy. Interesting, mindblowing, but crazy. Kaile couldn’t well be surprised by anything more.

“Just seems like some kind of weird dream…” she mumbled under her breath, bending over a small sonic sink to clean up her hands and arms.

 

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

"I know I am." Kurt said confidence dripping from his voice. The bread wasn't quite ready yet, still puffing up in the oven to a degree where it would actually be edible. The outside wasn't really the problem there, it was the inside that really mattered. He didn't want a doughy consistency, mostly because that was awful to eat and he'd rather have bread that nicely fell apart and crumbled when pulled at, not something that just stuck together like a gross piece of gum.

"I guess explore more of this place." He said quietly. "Though I want to look at some more of those closets first."

If they could find a hyperdrive in one then they wouldn't have to take apart the shuttle.

That would be nice, and maybe they could sell that to get something else for themselves. A ship like that, in the shape that it was in would go for quite a bit of money. He shifted slightly, pushing at the small of Kaile's back to urge her from the kitchen. "Go clean up, bread will be ready when you're done."

He wanted her comfortable, relaxed, not covered in bat poop.

 

[Kaile Vera]

[member="Kurt Meyer"]

“But I can --” the expression she caught from the pilot would prompt a sheepish smile. He meant well and wanted her to be comfortable. Sometimes, Kaile spent too much time worrying about others instead of herself. Kurt managed to remind her that she had to had a little ‘Kaile time’ too.

“Okay,” she said with a sheepish grin. A sonic would do her some good. And the kitchen, considering she was still covered in guano. With a quick rise to her tippy toes, the young woman gave his cheek a brief peck.

“I’ll be back in a bit.” rocking back she said with a half smile. “Try not to burn down the Messa” in a light tease. Sore of arms and legs, Kaile went stepping around him. A sigh blew out of her mouth and her shoulders sank.

“Mann…” she’d say with longing. “We really need to get that hot tub going.” out to Kurt as she headed off for the sonic.

Now that would have been amazing to sit at the end of the day.

 

[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

"After the hypdrive." Kurt called after her, a smile on his face. "Easy enough."

Well, they just needed the last few parts. Most of the Hot Tub was actually already all set up, including the water filtration system, what they really needed now was certain pumps and drainage tools so the water properly went in and out of the hot tub. It should be easy enough to get all that, and he was going to get it on Raxus Prime. Kurt was almost entirely sure that they wouldn't be able to find what they needed for that particular project here in the Bunker, mostly because it wasn't military equipment.

A shrug rolled over his shoulders.

"Okay, bread." Kurt said to himself as he wandered over towards the oven and crouched down. The rolls had turned a healthy looking light brown color, signifying that they were nearly ready to come out of the oven. The Courier let out a loud yawn, smiling slightly and standing up to wander over towards the fridge. He checked the contents then pulled some things out that they would need for the sandwiches. Simple things mostly, some thinly sliced nerf, tomatoes, cheese.

Easy and delicious.

 

[Kaile Vera]

"Ughh..." a groan fell from Kaile's lips, rumbling in a hum of weariness as she brought her hand to cup the nape of her neck. Her fingers would rub at the flesh there, kneading at the small kinks. Her slow hip rolling amble would take her to the refresher. One good thing about the Messa is that everything was so compact. You really didn't need to walk too far to get from point aurek to besh.

Her hands began tugging at her shirt halfway there. Fabric sailed over her head. A button flipped and zipper unzipped with a tiny hip hop, shorts coming off with a skip. Off went everything else, leaving a little trail that she decided she'd pick up after. The hum of the air recycler was a familiar sound, enough to lull. A few press of the buttons once she was inside brought with it the soothing vibrations of the sonic.

"ohhhh..." came her sigh of contentment. It was the half tingly massage that she got along with the removal of the dirt and guano that made it feel nice. Not as good as a water bath, but nice.




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[Kurt Meyer]

[member="Kaileann Vera"]

Kurt meanwhile was busy with crafting delicious meals of bread, nerf, and various accents. This was something he was rather expert at, having done it since he was a small child. He smiled slightly as the cut the freshly baked bread, steam still rising from within as he parted the pieces and grinned. It was perfect, the smell of it was almost enough to make his mouth water. His fingers waggled as he choose different delectable toppings, creating four of the most perfect sandwiches that the galaxy had ever seen.

When he was finished he looked down at the bounty that he had created.

"I should open up my own shop." The Courier mused with a grin on his face, only half joking about the fact. Maybe that would have been nice, opening up a store on the beach, making sandwiches...having Jamie run around in a bikini while Kaile roller skated around on the shop floor delivering meals.

Not a bad ideal.

Not a bad idea at all.

 

[Kaile Vera]

The scent of fresh baked bread would waft over to the refresher. It was all the encouragement Kaile would need to find her way out. Turning off the sonic, she would step out of the 'fresher. Hands went finger coming through her hair, threading through the clean shoulder length hair. It was softer, and at least all of the bat guano was gone.

Sooo much better, she mused.

"Almost done," the Lorrdian called out, leaving the refresher to head off to her room, picking up on the way her soiled clothes. She'll have a decent pile to put through the sonic cleanser later. Her door slid open with a slight hiss, where she would dump the dirty laundry into the small bin beside the wall.

"Hey Bobo," Kaile would sing, stepping alongside him to give him a slight brush of her finger across his back. The bubble hit her, and she gave a faint grimace. Just breathe, let it flow. It was getting easier now, but Kaile had a feeling the vertigo would remain one way or another. Just had to keep working on it.

Moving on, the young brunette would move on to a wall locker. Opening it up, Kaile gave a small sigh. Deciding that she rather be comfy, a pair of loose sleeping pants and a loose tee-shirt resulted in her ensemble. A hop of one foot and the other slid the pants up, her fingers tying the ties at her waist.

"Ugh... I swear there are muscles I didn't even know could get sore." she mulled aloud, pulling the pale blue shit over her head, curves swaying as she slowly ambled from her bedroom over towards the galley.


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