You Got Something I Need II (Coryth)

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Galina Kerrigan-Alcori"]



"My sweet little girl," Siobhan spoke with great, evident fondness. "You know we can cuddle any time you want. Well...maybe not every single moment, but you get what I mean." With that Siobhan kicked off her slippers and led Galina over to the bed, climbing onto it with her. Then she wrapped her arms around her daughter, holding her tight and close to her. As has been said a few times, Siobhan really liked to cuddle and tended to be a very affectionate person in general. So she did not bat an eyelash at Galina's heartfelt request.



"You're beautiful, super smart and tough as nails. How could someone not want to love you? Some day, the girl of your dreams will come your way and sweep you off your feet. Love won't be perfect, but it will be well worth it, sweetie," she spoke feelingly while she stroked her daughter's firemane. One might note the inherent assumption that Galina would end up dating girls, but then Siobhan was a bit biased!


"If you ever want to talk about these things, I've got an open door. I didn't think I'd find someone like that to settle down with for a long time. Well, to be honest I didn't want to settle down. Then Tegs came into my life and, well, she put a ring on my finger and walked me down the aisle."





Meanwhile, downstairs Harmony gave Coryth a bright smile, evidently feeling very satisfied with how her efforts to 'Pretty Woman' the redhead up had been received. "Thank you, Mistress. Your toenails look beautiful, like those of a pretty princess." No, she was not trolling at all. Even a workaholic Jedi Master needed some pampering once in a while!


"Would you like me to do your fingernails as well, Mistress?" she asked sweetly, while her loving fingers travelled up Coryth's legs, massaging, fondling and stimulating as she rubbed the tension out of them. "Or give you a backrub? I'm here to please." She would be perfectly willing to 'please' Coryth even more if the redhead was in the mood for Sapphic pleasure.

 

[Galina Kerrigan-Alcori]

Galina happily followed to the bed, curling up close against her mummy as she laid her head on her chest with a heavy sigh. "Thank you, mum." Spoken as she laid her arms over her mother's to cling closer to her. "I just like being close to you, makes me feel safe when I .." The young woman bit at her lip, sighing softly. Galina hated to admit that such a little thing, she was afraid of. A Doctor seemed the smallest thing in the world for her to fear after all she'd been through. Though none the less she couldn't help it.

The redhead suddenly found her cheeks flushing a bright red shade, "Aww mum, you really think so?" Asked softly as she shifted onto her side against Siobhan, so that she could look up at her. "What was it like, the first time you fell in love?" The little girl quite curious about the subject now that they'd started to discuss it.
"I ... I think, I want to date. I ... I just not sure exactly how, or who, or or even when." The Wildling finally getting curious about things outside the villa's walls and wanting to explore the Universe a little.

"I also, have been thinking, I'd like to see another planet, sometime soon maybe. Every world is so different." More of the girl's unique curiosity coming out of her as she was now better able to communicate her desires.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Galina Kerrigan-Alcori"]


Siobhan's chest was characterised by rather...bountiful assets, so it was a comfortable place to lay your head on. "Admitting you're afraid doesn't make you weak, Galina. No one's free of fear. Not even me. No one can blame you after the helll you've been through. I can't think of a girl stronger than you," Siobhan said feelingly, holding her daughter tight.



As Galina shifted onto her side against her, Siobhan smiled at her daughter. The way her cheeks flushed a bright shade of red was just adorable. "Of course, I do, sweetie. Just go look in the mirror!" There was a pause before she spoke up next. She had loved Adril dearly and probably idealised her more than was warranted...but the rosy memories were accompanied by ones characterised by pain and disappointment.


"The first woman I loved was Adril Tythorin. It wasn't perfect...I think I had the wrong expectations and often it was as tempestuous as a storm, but for all her flaws I know she loved me. She was the first person who really understood me...so we just clicked together. When things were tough, I knew she'd have my back. And when she smiled at me, it was like I was the most important woman in the universe and all was beautiful. In the end...she gave her life for me. I'm alive because of the choices she made."


She reached out to cup Galina's cheek. Part of Siobhan wondered whether her daughter really had to bring up the subject of wanting to date? Could she not wait a bit? However, by inclination Siobhan was rather liberal in her parenting, unless she experienced a bout of overprotectiveness. Her daughter was a smart cookie, so she preferred treating her like that.


"Sweetie, you have your whole life ahead you. The most fulfilling love doesn't come when you try to chase it, it finds you, as cliched as that sounds. But...I think it would be good for you to meet more people your age. There are plenty of learning institutions on Kaeshana you can attend and I'm sure we can find company projects for you to work on. Of course, any potential suitors will have to be grilled by me first!" she joked. Well, actually she was not totally joking. She had a questionnaire prepared in her mind.


"If you're up for flying in a starship, we can visit some worlds. My schedule is a bit busy, but I can make time for you. Or you can accompany me on a business trip. We could go to Dahomey - that's Tempest's homeworld, very different from Kaeshana. Or Naboo, where Tegs and I got married. Both are among my favourite planets."

 

[Galina Kerrigan-Alcori]

They most certainly were a comfortable place to lay your head! Galina couldn't complain about it at all. "I just ..." The girl sighed heavily as she pressed her ear against her mother's chest listening to the heartbeat within. A most soothing sound to the young woman. "I been through, so much. Doctor, should not fright-ten me. But does." Her attention drifted downward as she fiddled with her fingernails nervously.

Galina managed a smile at that, though the wildling never really thought of herself as pretty or anything of the like. Granted her ideas of beauty had probably been fairly twisted with the way she had grown up, on an island alone for the most part with not a thing to even look at herself with. She still would walk past a mirror now, and find herself shocked at the person staring back at her. It just never felt quite like it was her in the mirror. It looked like, someone older, different, and entirely a stranger to her.

Galina listened to Siobhan's story quietly, taking in every word as she snuggled against her mum. "Sounds beautiful." It didn't seem like the perfect storybook romance, it was more than that. Galina could feel that as her mother spoke about Adril. "I'm sorry that she passed away, but I'm very glad for her sacrifice. She gave her life for you, which let you be here for me now. To rescue me. If not for her, I am not sure anyone would ever have found me." Funny how such an unrelated event, a first love of Siobhan's tied into the young woman's life. It gave Galina a huge appreciation for the sacrifice, knowing eventually it led Siobhan down the road to her rescue, and giving the little redhead her own chance at life.

The little redhead nodded as Sio went on, "You mean, I could go to one of the schools here? I want to start, like yes-ter-day." The idea excited her a great deal, almost enough to get her off the idea of dating all together. She'd been essentially tutored and home-schooled since she'd been taken in by Tegaea and Siobhan. Perhaps getting out into a real classroom would be good for the her. "I'd like that too, working with the company, to learn more." Always about what she could learn, and do when it came to the young Firemane heir. "I'd really like it, seeing more, learning more, doing more." Yup, it seemed for the moment, she was distracted by those idea and dating had slipped to the back of her mind.

"Flying still scares me, a lot. But I don't want to stay on Kaeshana forever and miss out on other things out there." As her mother spoke of her schedule and business trips, the young woman smiled a little, "I would like to come, maybe I learn something on business trips too, and see more." Cocking her head to the side, she thought about the planets Sio had suggested, "Could we visit both?" Asked softly, as really, she didn't want to miss out on a thing at all. "And do you think Tempest might like to join us?" Galina wanted to see it all, that much was certain. She'd been on an isolated planet for the first ten years of her life and then spent eight more alone on an arctic island, was quite understandable why she wanted to get out into the galaxy and see so very much. The things everyone else took for granted.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Galina Kerrigan-Alcori"]


Siobhan was very proud of her...assets and quite happy to let them be used as pillows. After all, they were large, soft and very comfortable. "When you go see the doctor, I'll be there. No questions asked. You'll see everything will be alright," she promised and left it at that. Her words could only do so much, Galina's short life had been awful and no one could blame her for being afraid. Frankly, she had already shown great courage by letting two complete strangers take her off the island in the first place.



On top of surviving on said island for eight years when she had just been a child. She had to smile at Galina's words in relation to Adril. It was not a conventional way to look at things, but it made sense and gave her a new appreciation for what her mentor had did for her. "Yes, that's true. She was a great woman and a good teacher. Without her I'd have died on Nar Shaddaa, never joined the Jedi, met Tegs, saved you." she spoke warmly.


Part of Siobhan was relieved that she had unconsciously managed to distract Galina from the idea of dating. Her daughter being an unrepentant bookworm was a lot easier to deal with, even if she had the feeling that she would have difficulty understanding half of the geeky but awesome things she came up with! Who knew, maybe Galina should meet [member="Elanil Saedaris"]! "Of course, dear! I'll talk with Tegs and we can pick a good school for you. There's a number of colleges that cater to expats on Kaeshana, so you communicate in Basic rather than Eldarai, and many Eldorai nobles send their girls there as well. And we can look at company projects you could try out and familiarise yourself with the way it works. We can have a look at it tomorrow. I'll get a brochure on schools and company work for you," she chuckled slightly.


"You'll be the first Kerrigan in ages with an actual education!" she joked. At Galina's questions she gave her a nod. "We can visit both, sure. Hell, we can go out camping and go on safari on Dahomey. Tegs and I did that during our anniversary." She left out the part about kinky sex parties and hardcore bondage with Amazons. That was not the sort of thing her little wildling needed to know since it might scar her for life! "I'm sure Auntie Tempest would join us."


[member="Valiens Nantaris"] would not get around writing Storm. Galina needed quality time with all her aunties after all! And this one still thinks she needs to get to master.

 

[Galina Kerrigan-Alcori]

"That would make me feel safer." She finally admitted, still feeling incredibly nervous and anxious about it deep down inside. "Feel better with you or mum there." Her adoptive parents did offer her that, safety in their presence, and Galina rather much enjoyed such. For her safety had never been ensured before.

Galina looking all the part of a loving daughter, beaming as Siobhan, "Wish I could have met her." She whispered softly, but knew that would not be able to happen. Not this time.

"Can't wait." The girl was grinning from ear to ear, already daydreaming of what it would be life to be in classes everyday with other girls her age, and all the endless possibilities it would bring to her. "I just want to do more, help mum and you, and learn more. Thank you mummy." She finally said as she shifted onto her back, laying against her mother most happily, the contentment clearly written across every feature of the little redhead. It was the happiest she'd been, since she could remember. And right then in her home, laying against Siobhan, she felt safe and like she somehow could take on the Universe and win.

"Really?" She asked with small, nervous laugh.

"Camping. I'd like it. I like outdoors. Maybe I teach you archery." Grinning a little, she did love her bows and always loved to show others her talents and passion for the subject. And even for spending eight years alone, something about the natural world she felt close to, and quite comfortable in. Out there, she understood most things, the laws of nature and the way things works. Now how things worked with Sentients were still somewhat of a mystery for her.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Galina Kerrigan-Alcori"]


The irony was that Tegaea and Adril had not gotten on well, since it was a massive personality clash! "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm sure you'll be a big asset. I'm so happy to have you as my daughter," Siobhan said warmly, happiness and contenment written over her features as Galina lay against her.



Having a child around had taken some getting used to and she was sure that raising a teenager would come with its share of problems, but she felt it was well worth it. Moreover, it was Siobhan's belief that motherhood had been good for her. It made her feel calmer, more responsible and settled. Doubtless some people would say that she was shirking her responsibilities by enjoying her life and focusing on her family rather than heroically charging into battle to fight the evil Sith, but Siobhan felt like she had done her part. On a certain level, she was tired of it.


Galina helped to keep her grounded. "Teach me archery, huh? That'll be fun. I'd so be down. Maybe I can have a chat with folks in R&D about upgrading your bow, making the arrows more powerful and stuff. We could set up an archery range for you so you can practice," she thought for a moment. "I should give you some training in the use of modern weapons. Blasters, bolters etc." After all, it was a dangerous Galaxy and Galina was the heiress to the bolter empire.

 

[Coryth Elaris]

Coryth smiled brightly, "Thank you, dear. It's much appreciated." A content sigh came and went.

"Oh, well I suppose I can't leave my fingernails unattended to, when my toes look so beautiful, now can I?" She said, as she leaned up, looking at the work on her toes. "And no, I don't think my body would take kindly to a backrub as nice as it might feel when I have a few broken ribs to deal with, but thank you none the less Harmony."

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Coryth Elaris"]


Harmony aimed to please. Well, that and to get a tip! Fortunately for her, Mistress Kerrigan, though extremely demanding and needy, was very generous when it came to monetary rewards and gifts. That said, Siobhan was not good at keep tracking of her own money, hence why Harmony, who unlike the Countess actually was good at it, usually had to accompany her on her shopping trips.


So sheg gave Coryth an understanding smile. "I'm sorry about your ribs, Mistress. I hope they're healed soon. Then you can test more of my skills," she said sweetly, planting a kiss on Coryth's lips before going back to work, this time focusing her attention upon bringing the redhead's fingernails into a state of perfection. Nails were cut and filed, buffed and soaked, then the cuticles were prepared and finally after applying cream and pleasant smelling lotion she began polishing them, gently and expertly going about her work.


"Pink looks good on you, Mistress." Coryth might not be her employer, but it could not hurt to butter her up!

 

[Galina Kerrigan-Alcori]

Galina nodded,"I hope so, don't want to get in the way." That was really her only worry with it, was not being good enough to actually be able to help out with company projects and the like.

"Yes, Archery." She said with a most proud expression upon her face. "You will love it, I promise." Her eyes lit up at the idea of R&D helping to upgrade her bow, improving the design of the arrows. "You think they can?! It would be amazing! "

For a moment she paused, as she shifted to sit on her knees beside Siobhan, so she could better see her. "I would love an archery range, it'd help a lot. I don't want to lose the skills I learned upon the island. They helped me survive there, and if ever I fall into a bad situation I want to know that I have what it takes to get out of it alright." That was one worry for her. "I am sure blasters, bolters ... knowing those weapons would be of great use to me. Would you teach me about them? "

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Galina Kerrigan-Alcori"]


Galina's seemingly boundless enthusiasm was so...adorable. It was the best word Siobhan could think of to describe it. She knew she was being terribly mushy, but she could not help it. It made her so happy to see that her daughter could enjoy life again after all the terrible events she had seen and lived through in her young life.



"My sweet angel, of course I'll teach you. We can go to the shooting range tomorrow and I'll show you the ropes. You'll be a badass with them as well in no time," Siobhan said brightly. Oh, and yes, once she had been instructed in their use Galina would get a hold-out bolter of her own. "I'm sure our scientits can upgrade your bow as well. The woman in charge has a massive stick up her arse, but she's a genius." She was also incredibly hot, though unfortunately she was still oblivious to Sio's attempts to get her between the sheets despite all the gifts!


"Well, I'll be going back down. Auntie Miri and Auntie Coryth are going to be...working on some things with me in the basement. If there's anything, just call the maidens or me. Dinner'll be ready for you. And if there's anything you ever feel like talking about...I'm here." Did it feel like Siobhan was overcompensating a bit? Perhaps, but she was determined to give Galina family and prove that she could be the mother the wildling deserved. One might come to the conclusion that her own childhood might have been...rather deprived when it came to maternal warmth. Maybe she also wanted to prove to herself that she could do more than just kill and destroy.

 

[Galina Kerrigan-Alcori]

"I cannot wait." Speaking eagerly, and seeming so excited to learn as well as spend time with her Sio, her mummy.

Galina nodded, "Okay, mummy. I'll be fine, don't worry. I'll find something to do for a while and all." She smiled softly, "Thank you mum, I'll come to you if ever I need." Reaching up she wrapped her arms around Siobhan and hugged her tightly, before releasing her to let her go back down stairs to Coryth.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Galina Kerrigan-Alcori"]


Siobhan seemed to melt in the embrace and let her daughter pull her tightly against herself. For a few moments she stroked Galina's firemane, something which always seemed to relax her. Who knows, maybe she would take pleasure in doing her girl's hair. Then she let go.



"Ok, sunshine. Don't work too hard! Love you," Siobhan spoke warmly. There was a bright, moderately cheesy smile on her lips. This one one wonders whether board games exist in this Galaxy. Would Galina be more the monopoly or the chess type? In any case, after giving her daughter another happy look, Siobhan departed from the room and walked back down the stairs to the living room, where apparently [member="Coryth Elaris"] was getting femmed up a bit. Of course, Siobhan loved the redhead just the way she was.

 

[Coryth Elaris]

"It's alright dear, accidents happen. I'll have them healed by tomorrow as if it didn't happen at all. But for now I must be careful." She smiled up at Harmony, "Perhaps then I might take you up on such an offer."

Coryth had almost, just almost fallen asleep upon the couch as Harmony worked on her nails. "Mmm?" Almost a question as the maiden's words disturbed her from her peaceful rest. Gazing down to her nails, even she couldn't help but feel a little strange with polish on her fingers. It was such a small thing, yet so strange to her. The thought had never occurred to her to have them painted or treated well in any way. She'd always had more important things on her mind than the color and condition of the nails on her fingers. "Yes, I believe it does."

For a moment she just stared at them, uncertain. It certainly felt girly, more feminine than she'd ever felt before. "Thank you, my dear."

It was then that she sensed Siobhan coming down the stairs, all too familiar with her force aura and her empathy always an early indication of someone approaching. Slowly, she sat up, and patiently waited on Sio.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Coryth Elaris"]


Naturally Siobhan just had to have a cheesy quip on her lips when she walked in on Coryth and Harmony. "I see Harmony is showing you her special skills? The nailpolish looks good on you, Coryth. The first step of my evil plan is complete. By the time I'm done, you'll be a lipstick-wearing, girly femme just like me and love it," Siobhan joked, with a rather trollish grin on her lips.



She loved 'her' Coryth just like she was, though she felt the redhead could do with some pampering now and then. She worked so hard and gave so much of herself to help others, so it was only fair that she gave something back to her whenever she could. Or left sexy lingerie and clothes in her room. Or help her fix her boat.


"Mistress Elaris is very kind," Harmony said genuinely, before giving Siobhan an impish smile. "So, do I get a raise at last?"


Siobhan just looked amused. "Naughty pet, I'm far too kind a mistress...but maybe. You're certainly earning your keep," a hand travelled down Harmony's back towards her butt.


"And without me, you'd lose all your money when you go shopping," Harmony said cheekily.


"Point," Siobhan conceded reasonably and gave Harmony's arse a good, possessive squeeze before turning to Coryth. "How are you feeling, sweetheart?" she asked warmly and with clear concern about her ribs. "Do you need more rest?" She did feel bad about hurting the redhead after all!

 

[Coryth Elaris]

Coryth couldn't help but blush a little bit at Siobhan's words. "Well, I do have to admit, a foot massage and pedicure probably is the the most relaxing thing I've done of late, aside from that time at the Haven." She said with a wink as her skin flushed a brighter shade of red. "So maybe you aren't too far off with this diabolical plan of yours." Teasing Sio, just a little.

Cory certainly loved Siobhan, the best friend she ever had and in no way wanted to let go of. The woman had helped her in so many ways, saved her life a few times as well. She chuckled softly at the exchange between Sio and Harmony, mildly amused by it.

Her attention shifted to Sio quickly as she spoke to her, "I'm just a little sore at this point, most of the pain has eased off, and what hasn't is under control, so I'll be fine." The redhead sighed softly, "The rest just has to wait for a healing trance this evening before bed and I can mend the rest. I will be good as new in the morning. And no, no more rest for now, I'm fine." This time actually being truth about her ribs. It wasn't like the redhead could lie anyway. That was the one thing she was horrid at, and often forced to tell the truth even when a lie would have been better.

"So shall we find Mirien? And get this show on the road?"

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Coryth Elaris"]


"Excellent. Then I'll soon introduce you to lipstick as well! And there was that magnificien dress from The Lady's Haven that you really need to have...and those hot satin panties. We can have a day at the spa together," Siobhan said enthusiastically, deliberately being over the top in her girly femme rant. Over the top, since she did actually think about things other than fashion!



"Will you be playing crochet in the whirlpool where anyone can walk in any time?" Harmony asked cheekily. It seemed that the Kerrigan-Alcori only hired maidens and harem girls who were total trolls. Siobhan made a mental note that her attendant might need some discipline, though she would probably enjoy it.


But she turned her attention back to Coryth, actually looking and feeling serious now before she concluded that Coryth was telling the truth. It was convenient that the redhead was not a good liar, though she had many other good qualities that Siobhan earnestly loved her for. "Ok, glad to hear that, darling. Let's go find Miri, she should be in her guest room. She's...a bit of an ice queen to people she's not close to, but don't let that put you off. She's one of the sweetest, most devoted women I've ever known," Siobhan said with mushy sincerity. Of course she was probably a bit biased, but the two ladies had a profound and deep connection she treasured very strongly.

 

[Mirien Valdier]

Mirien was sitting in her room, as she sorted through a massive amount of datapads. Lots of intel had come in that she was dealing with, checking on contacts and resources. Making sure people like Coryth were watched twenty-four seven. Mirien had even been alerted to Coryth's presence with Siobhan at Firemane and then as they came to the villa. Nothing really ever caught her off guard anymore, and that was her job, to know all. Corporate intel had actually been more difficult than government intel and actually twice as dangerous. Funny how tightly corporations guard their secrets and frightening exactly how far they will go to keep them. There's a reason major corporations like Firemane hired former spooks like Mirien.

Sighing she could hear footsteps coming up to her room, but she only waited for them and decided not the meet them at the door the second they arrived, for that might have been seen as odd. Coryth did seem like a normal Jedi to her, just a little bit to the hermit side of things. But otherwise normal and someone she thought she could tolerate. Though little did she know that the two of them shared a past, one that was about to come back to haunt her in a most painful fashion.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Coryth Elaris]

Coryth really turned red at that words, as her red hue brightened and spread down her neck and clearly went much further under her tank top, and even her arms were turning red at the mention of satin panties. "I um.. er ... Yeah..." It was about all she could say to that.

The redhead covered her face with her hands briefly trying to hide her embarrassment, for it was rather easy to make the girl blush but it took a lot to make her turn this red. "Uh, yeah let's go upstairs now." Coryth managed quickly as she rose to her feet and motioned for Siobhan to lead the way.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Coryth Elaris"]


Even after all this time, seeing Coryth blush was just adorable. The same with her being tongue tied and flustered! However, Siobhan decided she should not troll her too much. Pissing off the short stack of fire was never a good idea, though she was very hot when she got angry.



"Sure, sweetie," she said brightly and took the little redhead's hand, leading her out of the living room. She could feel the presence of Mirien as she headed towards her bond sister's room. It was a very reassuring presence and, despite Mirien's well-earned reputation as an ice queen, to Siobhan it was a very warm one. If she was honest with herself, then she was drawn to both Mirien and Coryth. The redhead's light attracted her just as Mirien's darkness.


The Paragon of Light and the repentant Queen of Shadows could not be more different, but both were women of power, stronger than they gave themselves credit for, not to mention fiercely loyal and loving in their own way. Hence why Siobhan cared deeply for both of them. Mirien accepted her inner darkness and showed her it was not a bad thing but could be used for good, Coryth showed that there could be value in the Jedi principles, even if she was not formally affiliated with their Order anymore, not to mention that the light was worth something.


As for 24/7 surveillance, it was meant in the most loving manner. Firemane was like a big family and thus had to look out for its members. So Siobhan knocked at the door and then entered the room. Undoubtedly Mirien had already known they were coming. "Hey, Miri, darlin'. This is Coryth...well, obviously you know that. How are you doing?"