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Posted by Civilian Vaelir th’Renn (Governor) in SOMA: Lets Dance, Shall we
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“Im glad I could bring you” he paused unable to really put it into words. “Comfort” the word was wrong ,but she and him could sense the truth of the feeling. The next course came. “Ah the moon broth” he said

Vash was aware he had avoided answering her question. But the experience was too enchanting to focus on it. “Moon broth?” She sat up slightly to get a better look at it. Her father had mentioned he had shared this a few times with her mother. It was something he was never able to fully describe, but Vash had felt his bittersweet longing.

He poured s clear broth over the translucent mood petals, white river herbs, and tiny spheres filled with concentrated mineral stock. The spheres dissolve against the tongue, releasing alternating waves of cool salt, floral sweetness, and deep savory flavor.

As they ate thier heartbeats slowed slightly and thier breath became slow and relaxed. Warmth settled through the stomach while a sudden sensation and awarness of thier mouths sent tingling and warth into them. Next came the throat evermy milimeter lit up with tast and feeling as the food worked its way into the stomach. A sense of calm and peace filled them.

“Mmmm, unique,” she commented on the flavor and the physical interaction with the food. The effect of the food was something quite different. She felt she might should be concerned over the way the food seemed to drug her. She was aware of the effects, but unable to control them. It would be unsettling, but the food relaxed her, made her giddy and euphoric, and feeling Thalen’s reaction, or hers? She couldn’t tell anymore.

There was only them now, it focused the attention clearly on eachother. They were aware of what was going on around them but focus shift heavly to eachother and thier conversation.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash leaned back with a sigh of pleasure and relaxation. “Tell me about you Thalen. I want to know all about you.” It was true, she was extremely curious about him and he could feel no ulterior motive.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalen leaned back with her, letting thier joined hands settle on their legs which had gotten closer together. He had felt a moment of concern as she was enjoying her food. “Me, I’m not sure where to start, ” he said closing his eyes to let her voice settle more. “And you need not worry the effects of the food will stop quickly if we stop eating and focus on something else for a few minutes. ” he noted. “Ask me a question” he said

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Something about the way he eased her worry pinged at her, but it slipped away for the sensory euphoria. “Why a night club?”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalen had been hoping for something less surface level, but she was right. He took a sip of his drink then layed back. “Im not entiring sure, ” he paused searching his mind. “I attended one on earth, and the people were having so much fun. The emoition of it all was intense, when I entered the dancefloor I could alter the mood even more.” he said. “I have always wanted to create a place where non-deltan’s could experience the intense emotions we do, without becomming addicted to us” he looked around the roof. “It seems a club was a good way to do that”

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

“Why? Why do you want others to experience what we do? Not that people are not curious, but it is part of what makes us unique. They have their own uniqueness.”

She lifted her glass and drank. “Do you like it? Being able to influence others? To control their feelings, their reactions, and they are so happy when you do it.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

He smiled. “I do for my general needs” he said, and she felt his thumb softly brush the top of her hand, there was a seeking in the touch. “But I find it lonely, a lack of truth in my relationships” he noted. “There is something to be said for someone wanting to be with you of thier own free will” he took a bite, “mmm” he said. “And what about you Vashkilu, do you like it, the control it offers?”

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

“I do.” She shivered at that light touch. He was seeking something, and she was curious what he was seeking. She lowered her guard a little to see what he would do.

“I do not see them as personal relationships. Though I have never needed to manipulate someone unknowingly in that way. And I have not been interested in anything deeper previously.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

His thumb pressed down, as his fingers squeezed a little then laced in and out of her own. “I guess seeing how happy my parrents were, I have always wanted that with someone,” he said as the next course approached. “Alas I have yet to find that kind of connection with anyone.” he smiled. “And what do you chase after, what is it that you want?” he asked as the trays settled down.

Vash shifted at the touch of his thumb. It was different, she felt more in tune, more aware of everything around her. And she was always aware. It was almost overstimulating, but it was delightful. It could be addictive. “Mmmm my parents were only together a couple of weeks. My father raised me.” Sort of. Little sparks moved through her palm as he laced their hands together. “Me? My freedom.”

the plate was filled with small, delicate shells opened and filled with a rich golden cream, flavored with pepper blossoms and roasted sea grain. The first taste was smooth and buttery, followed several moments later by a slow heat that spreads across the tongue not uncomfortable heat but heat none the less. The pepper blossoms raised body temperature and deepened the warmth in their skin. The golden cream coats the palate soon pressure is more noticeable, they could feel the weight of water against the body and the preausure of thier fingers intertwined

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

The new dish was very good. Vash liked spices and heat and flavor. “This is quite good. Pepper blossoms? One of my favorite.” The water suddenly felt heavier, like she had dived too deep. She took a deeper breath before taking another of the shells. The pressure increased, soon it was too much. This wasn’t gentle or subtle. She felt like she was being crushed. She needed out of the water, but her body was lethargic and relaxed. And the pressure seemed too much. She was ORION! She was stronger than that. She wasn’t weak.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalen could sense that she was becomming uncomfortable and hew how to ease the discomfort. He reach around her shoulder and pulled her close, the focus of preausre shift away from the water to the connection of thier bodys comming closer together, every contat point highlighted and sending warm chills. “I’m sorry that you are not free, does that mean you are working for someone now?” he asked his palm now rubbing her shoulder softly. Another corse floating thier way.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash couldn’t breath, the pressure of the water was so heavy. It wasn’t an empathy thing. It was the fact her body was extra sensitive to input. More than even normal Deltans. Thalen’s arm went around her, but rather than easing the discomfort it only shifted the cause. “No.” She pushed at him with enough strength to get away and stood, lifting herself out of the pool. She took a deep breath and let her lungs fill with completely with air. She had felt Thalen’s intent, to help her relax, but he didn’t understand or know anything about her.

Vashkilu, New Arrival
He was startled by her sudden departure, what had he done, had he over stepped? he looked at her briefly standing out of the water grabbing a towl and holding it out to her, looking at the next course of food hovering over the pool

“I have offeded you?” he asked

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

Vash shook her head. She was tempted to signal Papa, but he would panic and she didn’t want that. “No, Thalen you have not.” She took the offered towel and carefully pat her skin dry. She wasn’t sure she should say anything, but he already knew she was half Deltan. “My mixed heritage makes sensory experiences complicated.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

She could feel his embaressment, and the shift to dissapointment, or saddness. The connection now could she was feeling things seperatly again. “Im” he paused. “Sorry Vashkilu, I , if you would like to end the evening I would understand” he said.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

She gave him a dazzling smile, “No. Here, come sit next to me. I’ll be alright in a moment. Please?” She wasn’t ready to end the evening. It had been wonderful. She held out her hand for him. “The water was crushing me, making it hard to breath. Let’s continue here or on the couch together?”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

He gave a small nod and moved to sit beside her. The tray followed, rising from the pool and settling in front of them. Long ribbons of tender Seliath were folded around roasted root paste and brushed with a dark reduction that carried the scent of smoke, vanilla, and rain on warm stone.

“This one should be easier,” he said softly. “It steadies the body after the earlier courses.” He took a bite first, letting her feel the slow warmth and weight of it before reaching for another.

“Does that mean our evening is almost over?” Vash asked casually, but Thalen could feel the ping of disappointment. She felt his response to the food and let it wash over her. She had no idea how much she’d been missing from this part of herself.

“Well no there are still more 3 more courses and a drink to close out the dinner” he said with a soft smile, he loved the newness of the experience for her, it allowed him to experience it again for the first time. It was delightfull

The texture nearly melted against his tongue, while the filling settled deep and satisfying in his stomach. As the reduction opened across his senses, memory and emotion began to overlap. There were no clear images, only impressions. Safety. Longing, Affection. Desire, Joy. Setting his hand back on hers, they moved between them so gently that even Thalen could not tell which belonged to him and which had come from her. He looked at Vash for a long moment, quieter now. “This is why the meal is usually shared,” he said. “Not for the food alone.”

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

The first bite was warm and almost like it was what she craved. It melted and washed her tastebuds in texture and flavor. She sighed, letting the excitement and delight at the new experience was over her and to Thalen through their hands. “Mmmm,” she nodded in agreement meeting his gaze and holding it. “It’s quite thrilling really. I’ve missed out on so much.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“I am happy to experience what ever you like within reason” he said softly. “It’s like i’m experienceing it all for the first time again in a way, it’s very refreshing” he said, his had once again stroking hers. “You did not answer my question though? are you on a job? it’s ok if you are, its not like you would have a choice” he said, rather indiferently. He turly was not concerned, she was a syndicate slave, she had to be on OED for a reason as long as she did not harm business there was room for both of them. “Really, I expect it with your background” he said. He never spoke the more criminal sides out loud or directly incase someone was monitoring.
Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

“One is always working for the Syndicate. In this case my task is a simple one. To prove I am of value to my Mistress. To find work, create a contract and make her a profit on my talents. What work I do is up to me.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival
Thalen considered her answer for a moment, then gave a small nod. “Then Soma gives you exactly what you need. Honest work, a contract, and enough profit to prove your value .” There was no judgment in him, only understanding. “That, I can work with.”

The next tray drifted between them carrying a black crystal bowl filled with pale violet ice. Warm nightflower vapor curled around them as Thalen took the first spoonful. The sharp cold silenced his senses before berry, mint, and floral sweetness slowly bloomed across his tongue, clearing the lingering haze from his thoughts. “This is the course of honesty,” he said, offering her the spoon. “You may refuse any question, but you should not lie. It is considered rude, and it is also rude to ask a question that you know someone would not normally answer, business is forbiddne” he said. “You may ask the first question, we each get three.” he grinned.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

As the vapor danced over her skin, it tickled and Thalen felt a ping of innocent amusement from her. She took the spoon and carefully scooped a bite of the ice. Vash was careful to not take too big of a bite since her body was now overly sensitive. The idea of this stage was exciting. The cold jolted her and numbed everything for a moment and then flavors hit her. It was delightful!

“Hmmm…” She studied Thalen for a moment. What question would did she want an honest answer to. And what questions would be rude to ask? She didn’t know him well enough to know what he wouldn’t normally answer. “If you want a relationship like your parents had, why aren’t you in a relationship with someone now?”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalen smiled warmly, his hand continuing to move softly over hers. “It is difficult to find someone who meets the criteria,” he said before taking another bite. The cold washed through him first, followed by the burst of fruit and floral sweetness that made his body tingle. “My parents were deeply in love. My father adored my mother in a way I am not sure I can properly describe, and she loved him more than life itself.” Through their connection, Vash could feel how much he had loved them both, and how deeply their relationship had shaped what he wanted for himself.

“And you, Vashkilu?” he asked, watching her carefully. “What do you want to do with your freedom?” His thumb brushed lightly over her hand. “There are birds on Delta that return to their cages after they are released. No one really knows why.”

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash smirked, “I imagine because they are fearful and lack imagination,” she commented on the birds. She didn’t answer right away. “I’m not sure what I will do with my freedom. I have many talents and skills. I excel at them all, but I am not sure which I will use to create a life for myself. Right now my focus is on buying my freedom. It is still a ways off, and I haven’t put much thought into it yet.” He could feel the honesty of her answer.

“And what is your criteria for a perfect match?” she asked before taking another bite.

Vashkilu, New Arrival
Thalen looked at her for a long moment. His thumb stopped moving over her hand, the sudden stillness making the change in their contact impossible to miss.

“Love.”

Vash thought Papa would agree with that even though he thought he didn’t deserve it. She kwot those thoughts tightly controlled and hidden.

The word left him like it was the answer to everything, Like the word bore life itself. She could feel the truth of it, and the depth of the need behind it. He looked away from her and out over the city. “Five million people, and I have yet to find someone who will love me as deeply as I can love them. Someone who will stay beside me through all of it.” He gave a small shake of his head. “Perhaps it is only a foolish boy’s fantasy I have never been able to let go of.” He finished.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

“I do not think it is a foolish fantasy, but I think you might be making a self-fulfilling prophecy. As empathy we can sense the emotions of others and we automatically react to those feelings like we would our own. That does not mean the other person will react the same way.” Vash scooped the ice and took another small bite. “The person who loves you may be as deeply effected by their love as you are effected by your love for them. It may not feel the same, or they may not even react the same. That does not mean they do not live you as deeply.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thanlen sighed a heavy sigh, it’s more he hand not found someone that could keep up with him and his life. “For certian” he responded, “Though I need someone who can keep up, so maybe it’s more that or a combination there of?” he said shaking his head, “No Mater, and you vash, what does love look like to you?” he asked. “Have you knowng it?” he smiled as the next course came out.

“I think you are right, Thalen. It is a combination of both. You are in a dangerous position. It is difficult to keep ones own self safe, much less someone that would mean so much to you.” She sipped at her drink and shook her head in the negative. “No. My life does not allow for such privileges. There have been many who think they are in love with me, but knowing love myself,” she gave an elegant shrug, “No I have not. Have you?”

He shrugged, “Once I thought, but she was using me” he said, “Was it love, maybe more a facination, I do know that the betrayal gutted me for a time” it was more revealing than he intended but he was not going to dishonor the meal by lying. “I shall tell you maybe, if love comes again”

“That would be up to you Thalen, to share or not,” Vash said quietly.

The nex course came served on a silver tray polished to a bright reflective shine. Thalen lifted the the cover revealing thin slices of dark roasted meat arranged around a small blue flame. They were not cooked fully and still cool. He selected one carefully and warmed it over the fire, his hand resumed its message of hers as he cooked. “Now I must guess how you like your meat. “It’s a fun game, do I play it safe and find a general medium or go for rare or burnt” he lauhged, “I’m afraid I don’t know you that well, but I think you have a delicate pallet something that wants flavor, not brute force” he said letting the meat set on the plate in a just past rare state.

He seasoned it with various spices that he lattered up the meat, one hot , one sweat, and a mix there off. A spice that was similar to a light salt and pepper. He then stopped, “I’m told orions have thier own form of what is the small cold cup, It is a form of aphrodisiac, but I will understand if you wish to skip that part of the meal. He held open the lid and waited to see if she would draw the spoon.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash reached in for the spoon and added it to the meat. While the aphrodisiac settled into the meat she began to prepare something for him. “It is interesting trying to decide what someone would like best. I think, however, you would like to try something completely different. Whether you find it delicious or have a preference, you want something new.” She lifted each of the spices and sniffed. She was precise and exact in adding what she choose to the meat and then carefully cooking it before adding something different.

Then she set the meat on the plate and offered him the spoon. “Up to you of course.”

He dipped the spoon into the tray and took and amount that he thought would equal her own, he knew the orions were imune to some and not effected by other substances and that was ok, she would feel it through him anyway. “It would be rude to let my dinner partner trally down the more intimate side of the meal alone, I will follow suit” he noted.

Then she lifted what he had made for her and ate. He felt the first shivers of anticipation, knowing the effect, but that it hadn’t happened yet. The food was done quite well. “Delicious.” Not the best she’d eaten, but for guessing he did well.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

He took in her fealing, his hand squeezing hers softly as he took his bite, his delight in what she had put together was clear. The aphrodisiac hit him almost the second it hit his tougue, It hummed through him relaxing him more fully. She could sense the change in him. “That was well thought out,” he said his eyes more heavy, soft and plyable looking

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Her thumb rubbed hypnotically over his pulse in his wrist. “One of my favorite talents that is often over looked for others, is my cooking. In truth I enjoy cooking very much. I cook often wherever I am if I can. I hate replicated food.” She leaned back enjoying the sensations. “Well Thalen, you have one more question.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

He placed his other hand on hers finding the top of her forarm,. “And are you enjoying yourself? On OED I mean”

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

“Mmmmm well it’s certainly started well. I’ve only recently arrived, but I found this magnificent night club that just makes me shiver with delight.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

He laughed, “That is most excellet” he said laying his head back on the couch. The next course was comming soon, he reached for more of her meat and offered to feed her some.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash leaned in, allowing him to feed her. It was good, and she enjoyed the give and take. She reached over picking up a piece of his food, offering it in return. “Am I still allowed to ask more questions? Or is it required that we cease questions now?”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

The chemicals were now in full effect for thalen, his attraction and need for vash was increasing steadly. He was poised and controled however. “You may ask questions if you like” he said his hand now feeling her smooth skin on her forarm. His own emotions poring out of him and in to her.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

The chemical was slower to affect Vash, but quicker than a normal Orion. She leaned back and stared up at the stars. She smiled as his hand traced the skin on her forearm. She could feel his emotions and his control. “Hmmmm, I feel I should have so many questions, but I am too pleasantly relaxed now.” She twined her fingers into his again as she stared up at the stars. “What is Delta like?” Vash asked after a long quiet moment. She was full of curiosity and wistfulness.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

It is beautiful water covers more than half the planet, the cities are tight balls of spires and and full of life. It is very hard to describe, so much feeling and emotion. The technology is amazing and sadly well protected. ” he said with a gin. “I’m going next month actually, to help my mother ” he said his fingers dancing with her’s. Perhapps you will go someday.”

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

She shook her head, “No. You are lucky, they don’t let half breeds or non-Deltans planetside. My mother didn’t want me. Told my father he had to take me because they wouldn’t allow me to stay on the planet.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“Varsh, ” he said, she could feel emotion behind his response, uncertainty, and promis. “That is not the case anylonger, there are rules but Delta droped thier restrictions some time ago, I’ he paused he was hiding something personal. “Its not the case anylonger.”

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

She felt him hiding something. She couldn’t tell if it was threatening or just private. She was too relaxed, too distracted at the moment. Was he lying to get her to go and do something to her? It would be a little soon for him to attempt such a tactic. Unless he thought he was able to influence her. “Well, maybe one day then. I doubt I missed much.” Her mother hadn’t wanted her, no one had really. Her father, in his own way she supposed. Had he known?

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“hmm” he said letting himself relax again, “Vash, its a wonderful place to visit, a little too touch feely fore me to live there but you should not deny yourself the experience” he said, there was not indent beyond what he was saying, she could feel that what he as saying what how he felt. “No preasure of course but it is worth the trip”

“Maybe.” She didn’t think so. Her childhood couldn’t be changed.

The final tray carried a small dark cake, its center still warm beneath a thin thread of golden honey. Thalen cut into it and offered her the first bite. The flavor opened with deep chocolate and toasted spice, then shifted into something softer and more personal as the memory honey reacted to her. “This one is different for everyone,” he said. “It finds whatever your mind connects with comfort.”

Vashkilu shivered as the honey glided over her tongue, but soon it wasn’t honey she was tasting.

As he tasted his own bite, the sharpness of the earlier courses began to fade, but the connection between them remained. Touch no longer felt overwhelming. It settled into something quieter and easier. Thalen looked at her, still holding her hand. “The meal is meant to end this way,” he said softly. “The sensations pass, but whatever remains between the people sharing it is real.”

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash held his hand in both her own. The flavor changed to something very simple. A sandwich. The first time she’d woken up and seen Eli standing over her she had been injured and near death. He’d fed her with light and then fed her with food. It was simple, but she knew she was safe with him. It had always been that way since that day.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalens food memory was a Betazoid ceremonial dish that was fruity and sweet. It brought him a great deal of joy and fond memories of his family. ” that safty you are feeling, who is that that touches you so?”

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

It wasn’t going to hurt to name Eli. It was well known that they worked and traveled together. And Thalen already knew that Eli was here on Ied with her. “Elias Trenor. We have been through a lot together.”

She felt the jealousy it was light, more of a longing really. “It must be nice having that kind of trust.”

She felt the jealousy, but didn’t know the cause. “It is, it was hard won and fought for. It is something that has no purchasable value, but it is my most valued posession.” She could tease him about it, but instead she only rubbed his arm.

She turned her head to look at him rather than the stars. “And your joy?”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalen heard the motion and turned at the same time thier faces were an inch apart. She was beautiful, he thought to himself, he licked his lips slightly, and subconsciously. It would not hurt for her to know he was also a batazoid, she was able to protect her mind, which he liked, bit could he trust her to not tell others. Time would tell. She could feel a moment of increased trust but it was overshadowed by desire.

“My parents took us to batazoid, its my favority dish” he said

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

“I have heard they have excellent food,” she whispered before leaning in that last breath of space and brushing her lips softly over his. She tugged his hand gently encouraging him to move closer if he wished.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalen’s nerve centers lit up when her lips brushed hers, the feeling reflecting back at her as he took her lead pulling him self closer. His other arm found her shoulder giving a light tug. His lips danced lightly against her’s there was no need to rush such a wonderfull feeling. “This is wounderfull” he whispered taking in every emotion every sensation, his telepathy searching the surface of her mind for thoughts needs and desires that were not reflected in her emotions.

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

Vash moved closer, lost in the pooling of their combined feelings. It was very quickly overwhelming and addictive. She was okay with being addicted. “It is,” then she kissed him again.

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The light breeze danced over her skin, raising shivers up her arms. Now she understood how the myth about Deltans got started. Her head rested beside Thalen’s and her fingers danced until they were intertwined with his again.

She could feel a very unfamiliar emotion welling up in her at the thought of this connection fading - vulnerability.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Thalen felt light, lighter than he had in some time, he had not really expected them to, proceed down the path they did, but it was the most pleasant suprise. Between her Orion nature, her training, and the newness of the experience for her. It was the most enjoyable experience of his life to date. A large sigh escaped his mouth, he turned his head and kissed the area infront of her ear lightly, more of a peck really. “That was” he said, “I do hope, what I mean is” he paused he was not sure how to say it without potentially causing offence. “Would you like to stay? well go to my place I mean?” she could feel the need to be with her, but not just the physical need and emotional one, a connection.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

“Hmmmm. That was exceptional.” Thalen felt a gentle ping across the connection. “You are exceptional.” She stretched languidly. She was tempted, very tempted to stay. “As much as I wish this could continue for an indefinite amount of time, I regret,” and she really did, “I can’t stay tonight.” She shifted so she could raise her head and look at him. Her violet eyes searched his gaze before she kissed him again. It was slow and lingering.

“We will see each other again tonight. Yes?”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

He knew she was right , but he did not have to like it. “Yes” his tone and feelings were displeased but understanding. He kissed her briefly then opened a channel.

Vash grinned. He was cute when he pouted.

“Computer delete all rooftop records from the system from the time Vashkilu and i were alone on the roof until we leave the roof, and have my personal sled waiting in 10 minutes”

She gave him a quick kiss before she stood to get dressed. “Thank you for the privacy.”

He brushed her cheek softly , pecking her lips a few more rimes. “5pm, the sled will take you were you want to go” he said smiling.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

“That’s thoughtful, thank you, Thalen.” She disappeared into a changing hut and reimerged in her dress, looking far too put together.

When she came out Thalen was already dressed, back in his suit.

She made her way over to him, “This has been an extraordinary experience. I can’t wait for more.” Bshe twined her arms around him. “One more, so you think about me all day.” She leaned into him, kissing him, allowing their still new connection to flare brightly.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“Mmm” he moaned into the kiss. “Want me to escort you home? ” He asked more as an excuse to be with her for a few more minutes.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub

“That would be,” she purred slightly, “Lovely.” She wasn’t worried about him taking her home. She and Eli had already secured a second location as a cover for such cases. It was the address she had given on her application.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

He smiled and held out his arm, he was sure she was not taking him to her actual home, he certianly would not in her position, but if it gave him some more time to linger then so be it. “Excellent,” he said pulling her toward the stairs.

The sled was luxury, about as nice as you could get on OED, and maybe better by the looks of it. For a single night club owner he sure seemed to have a lot of money. He opened the door, “After you.” he said holding out his hands.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash slid into the sled and settled into the plush seat. “Selat leather. Hard to come by, expensive, and highly regulated.” The whole thing was luxurious from the seats to the sound of the power core. Vash was used to such things the way her father was. She actually preferred the way Eli and she lived. More simple, less flashy. She could pull it off of course. But it wasn’t her.

She gave the driver the address and then turned to curl into Thalen’s side. Vash reveled in their connection.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“Not imressed with the luxury? Guess you have seen plenty in the pressence of the Orions” he smiled. “I’m not sure I am either, Its ” he paused and leaned his head on hers. “Expected” he said a slight disapointment. “Between the image, and my parrents, I have to appear to be someone important” he noted. Trueth was his plan was to have so may businesses running themselves that he could just go live away from people somewhere and not have to work, spending his days traveling and resting with who ever the love of his life ended up being.

“Luxury is nice. And I will be the first to admit I’m pampered and like it. But when it comes to my… personal connections, I prefer to leave it behind. Luxury, no matter the species, brings out falseness and unrealistic expectations and disappointment,” Vash said, while letting her fingers play with his.

The sled moved into action, it was quiet and a smooth ride. “Would you like a drink?” he asked

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

“Mmmm, yes please. Something tart if you have it.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“You are wise” he said punching up a Tart Cherry Mule, a human drink he found interesting once and handed her one. He really did like her, but she was also dangerious she was on OED for a reason and not sent by his benifactors, who was brave enough to send someone into Thongels territory, she was a slave after all, slaves had masters and they would know she is her and likly sent her. His mouth found and earlobe, and then he kissed her temple. “An earth drink I found, interesting” he suggested

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash let out a delighted laugh at his touch, even though she felt a twinge of conflicting emotions from him. She had the same feeling. Was his for the same reason as hers? She could only speculate. They couldn’t read minds. If they ever got close enough, she had been told she could. She lifted the cup to her lips and sipped it slowly letting the flavors dance. “Mmmmm, very good.” She took another drink. “What will you do today to distract you from thoughts of me?” she teased bodly.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“Im not sure such a thing is possible” he said kissing her shoulder. “You have left an impression”. He wanted to tell her everything about him, his other side, who he really was, and maybe sometime soon he would be able to but not today. “Vash, I know you can feel me, and I you. There are things I have to keep from you, personal and buisness, I hope you understand, and that should they come out, you’ll try to understand?” he asked.

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

She tipped her head back, which gave him an advantage, but she laughed. It was full of delight and irony. “Oh my dear Thalen. We both have secrets. You think you know so much about me, but do not be confident in that. The nature of our lives requires that we keep things, personal and business, from others. It will make life intriguing.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

His pulse raced as she tilted back her head, exposing her neck, he half tuned out what she said. He knew far more about her that she was aware, and he would find out more when he got back to his flat, thongel had sent him a special packet. He abandoned the thought as he practically lunged for her neck kissing it and giving it a small bit.

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

Her fingers traced over his bald head and she sighed. But too soon, the ride was over and the driver was awkwardly clearing his throat. She sat up and kissed Thalen one last time. “Thank you for escorting me home, Thalen. Very old world. I like it.” When the door opened she stepped out on the side walk and swayed her hips as she made her way towards the condo complex.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

“Your going to be the death of me, ” he called out to her as she walked away. “Take me home” he said closing the door. He opened the Dosier once they were underway. Her father had recently submited the paper work to release her from his debt, and then soon after she is in Valaria’s court, transfering a slave for her, “Dangerious indeed” he said out loud.

“What was that sir?” the driver asked. Thalen waved him off. Why is Valaria sending an operative to Oed, it’s Thongels teritory that could get Vash killed. His fingers drumbed nerviously as he read through the trail that he could find. He opened a channel using a burner coms. “Get me Vonn” he command over the line, and her team. He would keep her safe even if she did not know he was doing it.

Thalen Kirell
Owner: Soma Nightclub.

Vash sent a silent message over the comm to let Papa know she was safe at their secondary location. She spent a few minutes scanning the condo for tampering, surveillance, and the such. Then she changed into something far less noticeable and slipped out a side door and headed across the city, slipping from shadow to shadow. She kept her senses alert and talents useful before she slipped into their flat.

She went straight into Papa’s arms. She shouldn’t be, but she was scared. She told him everything (well almost everything), mostly about Thongel and those working for him and the fact he was coming. She couldn’t prove it was Thongel but that was the most likely conclusion.

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Eli let out a sigh as she returned, thongel what in the universe was he doing operating on OED, “Hes a dead man if he comes” Wli said flattly, “If i don’t kill him you or Valarria will, just do it smartly” he said kissing her forhead. “How is the owner of the club?” He asked

Vaelir th’Renn
Govenor OED V

She sighed. Papa was dangerous and she knew he would take care of her. “You know he will. I got away last time. He can’t stand that.”

She hugged him tight. “Thalen is… interesting. I had every intention of using an alias, but he knew who I was before I walked in the door. And he knows I’m half Deltan. He’s Deltan and sensed it. It was different. I’ve never interacted with another Deltan. He is trying to enamore me to him. It is a game. He know Thongel is dangerous, but I don’t know if he knows Thongel is using an alias.”

Vashkilu, New Arrival

Eli sighed into her head,”ok” which meant he did not need to know details. “If he is in bed with Thongel he is either aware Thongel is infringing on Valeria’s territory, then he is dangerous. If he does not know, then he is dangerous to be around. ” he said moving to the kitchen. “Be careful”

Elias “Eli” Trenor
Medic

“Always.” She sighed, “Dangerous or not, I know this is where the trouble is that Valeria wants taken care of. I have to do this if I want my freedom.” She rubbed her arms. The last time they encountered Thongel, Vash had been extremely hurt. She knew whatever day the man showed, a trap would be laid. “I want you to come with me.” It might not be possible, but Vash wanted that all the same.

Vashkilu, New Arrival