Two Small Fish in a Very Big Sea

[Alexia Preston]

Alexia was quite lonely with her daughter away and her lover busy. She decided she needed a trip. Coruscant was just the place. The literal "hub" of the galaxy was always fun to serve as a reminder why she hated people. Plus, it had the added benefit of being her hometown, where all her dirty laundry was laid out like a beacon of disgust for humanity as a whole.

In truth, she did not mind it that much. But in her mind, being slightly melodramatic was a touch more fun.

Alexia arrived late enough and without any notice at night that her servants weren't prepared to recieve her for a formal meal. It would be excusable, if only just this once. She changed from her traveling clothing to a business pant suit and heels, deciding to see what Coruscant had to offer to lonely travelers.

She walked along the lower streets until a nice bar and bistro caught her eye. She decided to slip into an open stool at the bar, signaling the barkeep she would like a menu.

@[member="Tamara"]

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

@[member="Alexia Preston"]

Now if this was another of this writer’s characters they’d be prowling for new victims. Or possibly debating that her pineapple’s name is Clarence.

Tamara was different though. She was not only quite stable but rather sane as well; a dangerous combination.

However, her encounter here was by chance as she came in and found most seats taken, so she headed to the only empty stool available and sat next to Alexia.

Peering at the menu she was handed, Tamara glanced sideways. “I hear the nerf steak is good…avoid the relish though if you don’t like spicy.”
Certainly not the most profound introduction ever, but at least she wasn’t trying to show Alexia a collection of pet rocks like a certain blonde might.

 

[Alexia Preston]

If another writer's said other blondie had shown up, debating if the pineapple was not named Fritz but actually Clarence, Alexia would have had to insist a change in sunglasses. And the story would have ended up with the robbery of a local bra shop and the most outrageous parade of panties through the biggest local street that Coruscant had to offer while on run from the local police.

This time, though, the story may be a little tamer. Well ... maybe. Because sometimes to hell with the rules is way more fun. Even though it isn't advised when the admins are watching.

But this totally sane not-blonde actually offered mentally easy to follow advice. Lexi turned to her from the menu and smiled the closest thing she could manage. It almost looked right, but not quite natural. "Thanks. In that case, two scoops of the relish on the side, please," she directed at the waiter. She gave back her menu and waited to see what brunette would order with curiosity.

@[member="Tamara"]

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

@[member="Alexia Preston"]

Tamara picked through the menu carefully, and finally ordered a vegetarian fritter and bread with sauce. It was rather more complex than the usual fare at such places, but Tamara enjoyed a bit of a change now and then.

She noted the extra relish and smiled. “If fire starts coming out of your ears, I’ll know why. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!” she said happily.

Admittedly it was not shaping up to be the Great Panty Raid of 836, but that might change. At least where a certain blonde was involved things got very interesting and bizarre.

It was as they got their meals that Tamara realised the salt was out of reach. Reaching out her hand, inadvertently (or perhaps advertently if that’s a word) showing off her power, the salt shaker obediently came to her hand and she dusted a bit of salt onto her bread.
Not many people felt so free as to show off the Force in this way, but perhaps it was a test for her new acquaintance?