What Happens in Space Vegas Stays There...Normally Pt. 2

[Matreya]

Damien stood in front of the mirror, eyes taking in his appearance. Dressed still in fine silks, the appearance was of a more laid back variety. His hair was combed back, his facial hair finely cropped and proper, while his clothes were plucked free of dust or other finer molecular issues.

Smiling slowly, he nodded. It was the best he could look in his opinion.

Walking for the door to his apartment, he let a sigh free again for the hindredth time. At the exit he grabbed a bouquet he had purchased for her, then walked free of the hindering indoors. Outside he looked skyward, then shrugged and walked instead of calling his ride.

He had sent her a message just a bit ago saying he would be stopping by to talk. It was pure hope now that told him she would be there still.

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[Deneve Verd]

She had received his message a short while ago. And as such as had scrambled to make herself presentable. Her hair was woven into a elegant braid decorated with flower petals here and there. Soft curls were allowed to escape and frame her face. The laid back outfit she wore the night before was replaced with something a bit more classy than before; A pair of black dress slacks adorned her lithe pegs paired with a pale violet cashmere sweater that hung over her shoulders in an elegant fashion.

Her cat was scooped up off the floor by the door and placed on a nearby chair. Her room was straightened and she moved to keep herself busy by picking her paperback book and beginning to read it, her left hand shooting out to absently scratch beneath the chin of the massive displeased cat. Humming softly, she waited impatiently at that for him to arrive.

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[Matreya]

Knock, knock, knock.

Damien had taken a moment outside to gather his wits. But simply being so close had taken a toll; he didn't want to wait. So he only stood for a second before the knock left him. At which point he smiled to himself in a humourous self loathing. She would soon be here, and he didn't want to waste a second getting to that point.

"Huh." Damien said as he realized how stupid he was.

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[Deneve Verd]

She heard the knock and rose to move to the door, ignoring the hissing of the massive furred beast the followed after her. In few short steps she was at the door pulling it open. Offering up a smile, she would step back and motion him into the room. "Ignore the massive hissing ball of fur. He isn't a people person."

That said, she would wait for him to enter into her room. "It's nice to see you Damien. "

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[Matreya]

Damien entered, holding out the flowers. Glancing to the cat, he released a pulse into the Force of a calm nature. He was not quite a beast tamer, but he knew how to effect emotions. Then he looked to his beautiful lady, "I am glad to see you as well." He said.

It made him think back to their first meeting. What had only been a few hours had been filled with teasing passion that was unbridled in his knowledge. It had all at once made him feel innocent to the universe, and powerful enough to conquer all. She made him wary yet hopeful as well. He hoped to keep these feelings.

"How have you been?" He said as he looked down at her. The distance between them was small, but enough to let them both breathe well.

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[Deneve Verd]

She watched him quietly, a soft smile playing upon her lips. It was then that she was gifted with the flowers. Her face lit up in a delighted smile. Reaching out, she grasped his hand and guided him inside. "I have been well. How about you?" The question that plagued her out of the way, she would study him silently, a sudden nervousness taking hold of her. Moving towards the cat, she would pat a place next to her, indicating that he should join her. Turning towards the stand beside the couch she would place the flower he brought in the vase along side the wild flowers that were there.

"Is everything okay?"

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[Matreya]

"I haven't had much happen. Honestly? I'm great." Damien said as he sat, "Just wanted to see you I guess. Sorry to call so soon. Some say you shouldn't contact the equal other so quickly. But... well like I said last time. You're like a drug." He grinned, he said as he put his arm behind the woman on the rim of the couch. His fingers played lightly against her hair while he eyed her.

"Why? Do I seem off?" He asked curiously.

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[Deneve Verd]

"I was going to reach out to you. You just beat me to the punch.." Angling herself so that she was facing him, she reached out and touch his cheek lightly."You seem puzzled about something. I might be wrong but I believe I've a feel for you.." That said, she would lean in and place a light kiss upon his cheek, her free hand dancing upon her lap absently.

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[Matreya]

Damien reached out to lightly turn her face when she kissed him, letting their lips lightly meet, "Puzzled? Well, I guess you do know me already. I feel a certain curiosity as to what it is I feel for you. In all my life, that I remember, I only have felt concern or caring recently. That was for friends. This...

"Is it love?" He asked with a serious expression, "I hope that doesn't scare you off."

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[Deneve Verd]

She smiled once more, her head tilting to the side as she listened to his voice his thoughts. Lifting his hand, Deneve would press her lips to the back of it before placing it down once more and turning to him.

"I believe we have a strong pull towards each other. A pull that could very well be more towards the love side. I want to be near you. I am comforted and content when you are around. I felt very Restless after we parted ways. Restless enough that I may of done a few rash things. "

Pausing she took a deep breath and exhaled it before continuing on with what she was saying to him. "You are very dear to me. I want nothing more than to make you happy and see you calm and relaxed. So when you look at how I feel yes it could be considered love.. "

Offering him a smile, she would purse her lips slightly, going over her next words careful."Some would view what we feel as infatuation but I know the difference. I hope what I've said has helped but you at ease." She gave him a long look before once more speaking softly."When you you realize that nothing you say or do. Short of killing my cat could scare me off. Everyone acts and is a way for a reason. My being afraid of who you are is the same as my fearing my cat for whom he is. "


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[Matreya]

Damien listened to the beautiful woman's words, and when she finished he had the largest smile on his face. It almost hurt his face. With a silent delight he stared at her face for a time, then slowly let his vision dance along from her hair down to her feet then back. He was at once beyond happy he had won that paintball game!

"So, what would you like to do? I have some plans if you want me to choose. But I did last time, so I figured I'd offer you a shot." He said. If she chose, he would feel like he could get to know her better, but he also did have a few plans. Either way worked wonders for him.

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[Deneve Verd]

It was her turn to give him a sheepish smile."To be honest I was just going to stay in and read a few books. But, I am more than eager to see what you have in mind.. " Whilst she spoke she had managed to lean over him and snatch up her book, quickly hiding it beneath the cushion behind her, all the while acting as if nothing was wrong at all. Giving him an innocent look, she would then turn her gaze at the cat once more laying by the door." What did you have in mind Damien?"Yep, she was hoping to distract him from her hurriedly hiding her book from him.


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[Matreya]

Damien arched a brow, "Sounds good. But what was that? What did you hide?" He asked as he attempted to reach over and find it. It was a bit out of his reach so he pulled back, staring at her with his curious expression.

"I guess we can talk about the plans.. but it might be more interesting to show you."

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[Deneve Verd]

"That was just a simple romance novel. Nothing to worry about.."Giving him a smile, it wasn't long before she hopped up off of the couch. Giving a slight yawn, she would extend her arms over her head and stretch for a few moments before she turned to look at him."Lead the way." That said, she would move her cat onto the couch before heading towards the door.


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[Matreya]

Damien openly admired her figure when Deneve stretched, not even attempting to hide it. She was his, and he hers, so why not admire? When she finished he winked then opened the door, gesturing for her to step out, then followed. Wrapping his arm loosely around her waist he walked down the road.

"So, what's your take on leading?" He asked, pretending to forget she was reading romance novels despite the macho woman facade from last time, "Personally I find it outright irritating, the idea I mean. Who would want to be in charge of billions of people? If so, who would follow said leader? No one would want to have the burden of helping with those decisions!"

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[Deneve Verd]

She noticed his appraisal of her, shooting him a wink , she would soon purse her lips at his question. Drifting into silence, she would enjoy his closeness before voicing her thoughts on the matter. Her hands moving to pick at invisable threads hanging from her clothes whilst she gathered said thoughts.


"Some people are meant to lead. Some are meant to follow. As long as the leader can do what is needed. If they feel they are inadequate then they shouldn't be in the stead in the first place.. With power often times comes responsibility.."

Thoughts voiced, she would glance at him from the corner of her eyes, her lips still pursed slightly.



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[Matreya]

"Hmmm." Damien mulled her words over, "True. Though, I have to say that some are born to power, some earn it, and some have it though dislike the fact. Wouldn't you agree?" He sighed then grinned, "Honestly, the question was thinly veiled. I represent a growing faction, one that I find do not follow my exact choices nor demands. They need a power capable of leading though, so I do so."

He looked down at her for a long moment, "I wonder if you would come, stand by my side and help me lead?" The look he gave was completely blank. He did not want her feeling pressured by his emotional responses.

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[Deneve Verd]

She listened to everything that he told her. Drifting into silence for a few moments, it was only after he had gotten done speaking that she took one of his hands in her own, her thumb absently stroking the back of his hand.

"I will join your side. I'll doe whatever is in my power to be of assistance."With that said, she would lean up on her toes and press a light kiss to the corner of his mouth."Come let us discuss lighter topics . I want to think of positive things when I am with you."Taking his hand in her own, she motioned for him to continue leading the way to their destination.

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[Matreya]

Damien nodded with a thin smile, "You're right. Sorry." He said then gestured ahead with their free hand, "I have some fun events planned. Such as a nice dinner, that shock boxing match I mentioned... free falling without a parachute." He added the last like it was nothing, though for people like him it really wasn't.

Several times he had vacated falling crafts, caught himself through the Force, and landed with zero issues. No they would both see two things: did she trust him to catch her, and was he powerful enough. He knew he was, but did she? No. So this was of course, in a sense, a trust exercise.

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[Deneve Verd]

Everything was fine and dandy until he mentioned free falling which meant from somewhere up high.. She looked at him and visibly pales."You mean from some where up high?"Her calm demeanor suddenly took on a slightly panicked air at the mention of heights. Taking a deep breath, she would offer up a smile then take his hand. He would be there so she knew all would be well even if she had an irrational fear of heights. Biting her lip, it would take her a few more moments before she spoke."It seems you have it all planned out. Though you do know you don't have to go above and beyond for me right?I am just as content with being in your company.."

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