A Pleasantly Gray Afternoon

[Gray Raxis]

Gray had an idea not long ago. It was an idea he thought was good, but that was for someone else to decide. Who that person was was [member="stardust"] and he was on his way to her cottage to see what she thought. He hoped it would go well for him, but knew there was a chance it wouldn't. He wasn't exactly nervous because it was just a small thing he had planned, but he still hoped it went over well none the less. He knew how stressful things had been lately for Star and hoped this could help her relax a bit. He knew he would need to relax if he had as much on his plate as she did.

Gray came up to her door dressed in his newest set of casual clothes. He had on a gray and blue shirt with blue jeans and his leather boots on. He didn't have his blaster pistol on, which made him feel kind of naked. He always had it with him unless the situation demanded he didn't, and when it did he always felt like something important was missing. He knocked on her door and got a smile on his face. There was still about an hour and a half till lunch time on Naboo, and he was glad to see he was on schedule for his plan.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Stardust sat on her front porch as she closed her eyes and sighed, she had been here a full three weeks four days one hour and six minutes...being here meaning on naboo while she recovered and watched over her child to which she visited every couple days

So yes it was quite stressful however rshe had gotten used to the peace and quiet as well as visits from her good friend [member="Gray Raxis"]...speaking of which...she could feel his force signature approaching...she'd need to reach him to conceal it"hahah your force signature is like a beacon "she said to gray as she laughed lightly" what brings you here all dressed fancy and handsome

 

[Gray Raxis]

[member="stardust"]

Gray looked down at his clothes after Star spoke to him. He didn't think he was dressed all that fancy, and since when was he ever handsome? That big scar across his face saw to it that he never was....or at least not to him. He smiled at her and walked over to where she sat. He said, " Well I'm here to see you beautiful. I had an idea and I was wondering if you would like to hear it."

Gray just waited for her to respond. He just kept smiling at her and looking at her and.... Well there wasn't much else he could do that wouldn't get him into trouble.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Stardust smiled hearing him and rubbed her chins for a second"hmmmmm well go ahead and tell the idea I could use something to do"she said and chuckled

She smiled uo at him as she could see him smile back at her

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[Gray Raxis]

[member="stardust"]

Gray said to her with the smile still on his face, " I was going to see if you wanted to go for a walk around the lake with me. You always sit here at your house or you might go into town, but you never seem to really enjoy the lake you live next to. I figured we could get a little fresh air, see some animals, and watch the water roll into the beach. Just have a nice, peaceful time. Help you remove some of that stress." He really hoped she would be up for it. It was a minor thing, but it might help her out.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She thought for a moment and smiled rubbing her shoulder, true she didn't use the lake by her house and honestly hadn't of thought of it....was she getting wrinkles from stress...she rubbed a hand on her face to feel...no the age renewal chamber still was doing its job to keep her young"you know I love that idea I honetsky do need to walk around"she said as she stood and smiled stretching

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[Gray Raxis]

[member="stardust"]

Gray offered his arm out to Star with a smile. He watched her feeling her face and smirked he said, " What is the matter beautiful? Think you are becoming more attractive? I can tell you that that is impossible because you are the most beautiful thing that will ever exist." He had just said that. He didn't know where it came from, he didn't know why he said it, but he was glad he did. He just kept holding his arm for her to take as he winked at her after he spoke.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled she chuckled and took his arm as she looked at him"no just making sure stress has caused any wrinkles "she said as she laughed and smiled at him " well I believe there's a path to the lake beach...of its not overgrown"she said and chuckled"I think soon I'll lay stones to define the path
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[Gray Raxis]

[member="stardust"]

Gray placed his hand over her hand when she took his arm. He patted it as he said, " Maybe you should think about doing some other work around here. Add on some room to the house for your kid, maybe a guest room, and a study. Maybe add on a shooting range and a brothel. You know, the basic necessities in life." He winked at her before he added, " I'd be more than happy to help you around your house though if you need it. Bet James would too if you asked. Or you could make some of your employees do it.... Although I'd fall under that category so I guess I'm helping out no matter what." He smiled at her as he finished and started to head down to the beach.

Gray was glad to see it wasn't overgrown yet, even though it could use some trimming. The sun was up and a gently breeze pushed his hair back a bit. He still kept it in that braid style his mother had always put it in. He just smiled as he made sure to keep pace with Star.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled and blushed lightly feeling his hand on hers then patted "hahah I'm guessing that's you requesting the brothel and shooting range?" She said and laughed winking"hmmm I could call James up soon I mean I have been looking to expand the place for the kid and a study would be great "she said staying in pace with him

Yea it needed a trimming not much though and a stone path would make it looking better as well...maybe a small shack down here to

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[member="stardust"]

Gray just smiled at Star as he said, " The brothel would be for you silly. A lady has needs to now doesn't she? Or do you already have someone taking care of that for you?" He winked at her and patted her hand again. He added after, " You really should add on a guest room or two. Maybe a hide out as well under the house for James. I've heard that he is playing with fire right now, and by fire I mean suns."

Gray looked out at the lake as they got to the beach. He never did get many chances to enjoy the view of nature like he was right now. He grew up in space moving from planet to planet, and he spent his time working usually. Space was beautiful, very beautiful, but that was only in places. For the most part it was dark and empty and solemn. It was probably why he enjoyed beautiful things so much. The emptiness of the void just made the things of beauty intensify.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Hmmm you are right but it would only have one person in it"she said laughing as she sighed"ohh noy James getting into trouble with the suns huh"she said shaking he rhead with a smile

She looked out amongst the lake, she enjoyed looking at it...she had a mixed life of space and planets mostly she visited planets and got to see many different things...and she took joy in the beauty

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[member="stardust"]

Gray began to move them down the beach. He said, " Yeah. You would think James would learn not to play around with so many women so seriously at once. I like to be flirty and playful, but I try to avoid getting into anything too deep....Usually." He turned to her and smiled at her. He patted her hand again and began to massage it with his own. He added, " So how are you doing beautiful? Besides trying in vain to look less attractive than the day we met?"

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled "James is a natural player i wouldn't alter that about him for that is how he is" she said and smiled over at [member="Gray Raxis"] as hassage her hand..even if it wasn't real it still stimulated the nerves.."hahah me good I've just been relaxing helping folks in town and such"she said and laughed"hahaha we both no I'd never let my beuty falter

 

[Gray Raxis]

[member="stardust"]

Gray squeezed her hand as he said, " You don't have to try so hard you know. You will always be beautiful and find the right person no matter what. And as far as James goes, I hope there is someone in line to take over when he gets murdered by all of these women he is playing around with." He smiled at her as he went back to massaging her hand. He knew it wasn't her real hand, but this was the only way he had ever known her to be.

Gray had been walking with her for a decent amount of time and they were almost on the complete opposite end of the lake from her house. He saw a little opening in the trees not far away and smiled. He said, " How about we take a rest over there? We have been walking for some time now." As they came up to it, she would be able to see what Gray had set up before hand. There was a small stone circle built with a stack of wood next to it for a fire, a large basket next to a small tree trunk that had fallen over, and a blanket spread over the tree trunk.Ttwo bottles of Naboo red wine were sitting next to the basket. He just smiled to her as he looked to see her reaction.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled and looked at him"its not that intry hard I actually sometimes don't try...see....well OK I look 20 and I'm 28 anything weird about that"

She said as she then smiled and sighed"oh in that opening sure I mean you could use it"walking for her was nothing especially this"wait..what"she sjad as she stopped seeing it all laid out, she awed before looking at him then back at it"did you...did yius set this up
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[Gray Raxis]

[member="stardust"]

Gray said, " What? No. Have I ever been that thoughtful to you before?" He smiled at her and squeezed her hand. He said, " So what do you say? Care to stop here for awhile and rest our tired legs?" He was glad she seemed to like it. His effort wasn't wasted after all.

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled and patted his back"heheh thank you"she said and squeezed bacj"you know what yea I'd like to mostly cause you got my favorite wine hehe
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[Gray Raxis]

[member="stardust"]

Gray took her over to the clearing. He walked her to the tree trunk. He smiled at her and said, " Why don't you get comfortable and I'll get things completely set up for us? Oh and there is glasses in the basket for wine as well as some sandwiches from that deli you really like. Feel free to start eating, it is lunch time after all." He went over to the fire and started to put sticks into the fire pit. He got it all set up and then started the fire. Once it was done, he got sat down next to Star.

Gray said as he got comfortable, " So how is it? You comfy?"

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

She smiled big as she sat down and got the sandwiches and glasses out setting them on the trunk as she poured in wine into the two glasses*there we go and yes im comfy"she said and smiled

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