Private A Crucible of a Cruise

[Vulpesen]

Vulpesen winced a bit at Aren's question. In all technical honesty, yes, she had. Still, the Valde refused to shed tears over such a man as the one that was now a drifting pile of ash. "Best if we meet the captain some place with less people. And when we do meet him, please refrain from turning him into ash as well. I understand the catharsis, but its not a proper habit for civilized people."

For a brief moment, he found himself almost shouting to be heard above the alarms which pierced his ears with their wailing. Then, as quick as they began, they were silenced by a sudden telekinetic pressure. It was further evidence that the strongest bonds were those that one placed on themselves as Vulpesen was quickly beginning to realize that Scilla's own perceptions kept her imprisoned more than the bars of her cage ever could. "In any case, we should get moving before the panic dies down. My authority here isn't exactly absolute, and that includes any immunity I can offer you for offering free cremations.

Aren D'Shade

 

[Aren D'Shade]

Scilla-

The woman accepted the hand Aren held out and tentatively stepped out of her familiar cage. Her pet walked by her side, and she left everything behind except him. Nodding at Vulpesen, she hadn't planned on roasting anybody else.

"I'm not civilized, though. I should go back."

Starting to turn away, the hold of Aren was firm, and she didn't allow Scilla to retreat.

"Let me go."

Firmly pulling her hand away from Aren, she attempted to stand up straight and leave the area.

Aren-

Jogging to keep up with Scilla, she stopped to wait for Vulpesen to follow and walked with him.

"What are we going to do with her? I promise I won't space you or her. Or anybody else unless they deserve it."

Saying the last part with a joking tone, she just wanted to get back to the unfinished drink and sleep it off tomorrow.

Vulpesen

 

[Vulpesen]

"Because something always was, doesn't mean it should always be," Vulpesen called after the draconian woman. "Come with me and you'll have shelter, and a pace to learn how to live among the general populace while you get your feet together." He motioned to the crushed alarms. "And if you can convince me that you're willing to give civilization a shot, I can teach you to do more than displays of brute strength with the force."

He turned to Aren, his tail flicking and lashing behind him. "I intend to take her along. She needs a place that's not here. And she'll need friends if she's to start anew. In any case, we need to get a move on. People tend to notice when the host turns into an overcooked flash fired brisket."

Aren D'Shade

 

[Aren D'Shade]

Aren-

"She's already got the idea. Do you think she's going to roast the captain? I hope not. Getting sick once was enough."

Thinking about what he said, she was quiet. When he mentioned brisket, though, her stomach growled. Rubbing at it, it was no longer upset and was now just empty.

Scilla-

Noticing her two new friends had fallen behind, she stopped to wait for them. She was leading them away from the zoo and into a quiet area. It was darker, and there seemed to be waves of water reflecting off the walls.

"This is an area where only people living here can go."

Not stopping at the pool, she continued and let them through another door. Inside, it was a breakroom. Closing the door behind them, she locked it. Taking a seat, she sat down, but the chair was too small for her.

"Let me know when your men show up with the captain."

Lowering a hand, she petted Darum as she took what comfort she could from him.

Vulpesen

 

[Vulpesen]

"I'll make sure she doesn't. One man burned to cinders will be hard enough to handle. Two will be impossible, and I'd rather not throw her into a cell after getting her out of a cage." He followed Scilla into the break room and took a seat himself, offering an apologetic look as Scilla struggled to find herself somewhere to rest. [Valde to Trident. Reroute to my location. Keep it quiet, though. lets not make this a parade.]

The affirmative buzzed into his ear and Vulpesen leaned back into his seat before reaching into his jacket to produce a flask. "Well, so much for a nice vacation away from the troubles of the galaxy." Despite his 'complaint,' there was a small smile on Vulpesen's face as he swigged from the small container. As much as he enjoyed his R&R, he couldn't deny that he was never one to stay out of trouble.

Aren D'Shade