Afraid of the Dark

[Claire Organa]

Mutual admiration and he paid attention to the details. It just wasn't lost on me how much he picked up without me really even saying a word. "thank you" was all I could really say. I hadn't been looking for a compliment in return I was just remarking about him. I...well I wanted him to feel good too.

"Corellia, your home. Is this my opportunity to see the ancestral grounds that brought forth such a man as yourself?" I had shown him my home well I showed him a cavern restaurant and a mountain palace. We usually didn't get much further we were...creatures who enjoyed each other.

I began to eat the salad it was always my favorite bright green leaves, sunset orange vegetables and a dressing I hadn't quite figured out what all was in it. I knew only that I loved the taste.

"I think there are a number of places in the galaxy that we should, that is if you want to, go looking into. So much has been lost or forgotten. We coiuld find it, maybe what we would find could help your shadows. Maybe, what do you think?"

More adventures something other than politics..maybe it was time to become Claire Treadway again

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]​

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

A man such as myself. Chuckling at her comment I said "In all seriousness Claire there are things about Corellia not many know. I myself don't know everything because of our government. There's scratches in journals here and there, vague mentions of old battles and ancient ruins but they're only pieces. Our government is like a box puzzle with metal rings that connect to the other rings if coordinates were hidden that was done at every level of government outside of the nobility."

"The reason I had to fight to the death is it was tradition and the noble traditions are respected above the government rules. They fear us and rightly so. There's things about noble houses they should fear, my lightning and ability to create glass...those were ancient battle skills."

Running my fingers through her hair gently I said lowly against her neck "It's not the place that forges the man, but the experiences....." Kissing her neck softly as she ate I continued. "Yes though, Corellia may be a good place to start and more than that there were rumors last time I was there that got me thinking. We may need to head into the deep wilds to find the grain of truth there's stories of lakes and large bodies of water dotted with islands and surrounded in mist. Some of the oldest stories come from that area so it'd be worth looking into...."

I wondered if I'd shift in the middle of the night....that was another thing I'd been seeing more of recently was the need to shift since Corellia. Hopefully if I did Claire wouldn't draw on me....

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

I was captivated, old journals, ancient ruins all in pieces. Oh how I would love to put the puzzle together find something that would make the past come to life.

"An ancient battle skill." I had to think about that really, I remembered how he manipulated the sand how it moved effortless as if it had a life of its own. He made it seem easy.

"Alderaan. I don't know if it is the same as Corellia. There are rivalries among the houses. They jockey for position with the Queen, with each other, and perhaps even their own families." Her family did not do this but they did have their own ancient customs.

I looked at Andorreth again as he leaned over to kiss my neck sending chills down my spine, I loved the attention I was getting.

"Not the place, "I was repeating what he was saying about the man, "does it not provide the environment though?" I turned to put a kiss to his forehead I wanted him to know I could be as affectionate to him, "the deep wilds you say. Sounds like we need camping gear and transportation." I reached over and put my hand on his arm for a moment he had a faraway look.

Was it the thought of returning home so soon?


"I think it's something we could do together."

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

Snapping out of my reverie I responded to Claire's questions. "Aye, sand can be used as camouflage, to blind or shield. Sand and lightning? Blades can be made at will, barriers of razor sharp glass too. Houses that have power to defend themselves and oppose the established government are feared."

Smirking at her question of the environment I said "Corellia definitely has the environments to shape multiple kinds of men. I spent time there in the wilds when I was younger under the tutelage of Seras. We trained in an array of ways to kill without weapons, with weapons and more importantly by far how to mind our manners and tongues. Etiquette, when and when not to show it to others. In regards to camping gear.....probably. Transportation however? There are still a few bikes left around where I grew up when I'd been exiled."

"However it's better to pack light in the deep wilds...There are.....raiders in the deep wilds. They hate human or any contact and quite a few are flesh eaters. Being able to move, trap, hunt and kill. That's how I survived the training under Seras. As it was I had to survive a month there alone. We're not doing that cya'rika, we'll spend the night on the outskirts but if your goal is to have me to yourself then there's a few places that are quite serene on the outskirts of where The Deeps are."

The kiss to my forehead send chills across my skin and I said "Artemis, engage stealth course to Corellia docking point Seras." A moment of silence then the avatar of Artemis appeared before us in hard-light form "Acknowledged m'lord, Prince Vikarr. A word of caution. The coordinates you asked me to match against Ms Organa's star-charts were purposefully erased by several guilds of Corellian government. Including the science, military, and honored history guilds. All working in concert together to erase those particular co-ordinates. If the guilds erased those from galactic maps they wanted something to stay buried you've been warned my prince. Two hours until Corellian landing."

She brought her right fist against her chest then winked out of existence. Looking towards Claire I said "Vespera, a star in the the night. A point of light in darkness. Up to us to uncover why my government worked together so extensively to hide this cya'rika. Plus, you get me all to yourself for this adventure."

Kissing her lips softly I laid back and began drifting...I'd be home in two hours and then we'd be "roughing it" my skills as a cook would be brought out even more. For now though I wanted to simply hold her, snuggling up against her I draped my left arm across her tummy. The ivory silk slipping against my hand and the soft warmness of her skin under the sheer silk fabric. I'd likely shift in bed prior to us arriving but I figured Claire knew me enough to know I'd never hurt her....

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

If he shifted in his sleep Claire would likely be shocked and unsure after all she didn't know about his ability to change. It would be interesting to say the very least.

I couldn't help but laugh really, "I always like having you to myself Andorreth. Don't you know that?" I always thought of him as very perceptive but perhaps he didn't understand the depth of the feeling for him, how much when he was around I relied upon him or even why I enjoyed touching him.

Don't get me wrong the sex is great but sometimes just his hand upon mine made me feel secure, the way he looked at me made me feel sexy, and always when we talked it was as equals he never left me hanging in the wind. Yes he was very special to me.

Artemis appeared and began updating Andorreth on what she had been up to. I looked down at the bed as Artemis called him 'Prince Vikar' I then had a thought that replaced all the others. Something ingrained in my mind since serving in the court. He was a prince he would be expected to make an alliance with another great house. I was part of a great house but I was not a suitable rank for a prince.

I was beginning to realize our time together had a time stamp. I looked over at him and smiled weakly somewhere in the center of my chest there was a dull ache.

"I think this trip will be great Andorreth, just think of what we can find out there. We will be looking into something no one wants us to." I couldn't help but laugh, "You know how much people hate that. There's likely to be some opposition to it. Do you know if they patrol that area to keep folks out?"

I was going to make the best of it.

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

I noticed the subtle and very brief mood shift when Claire heard Artemis call me prince. "Claire, don't let the prince title bother you. I may be a prince but not of a great house, Corellian nobility is....wilder than the government prefers. As it is House Vikar is on the lower tier of whatever nobility actually means these days. It's honestly about how much you back the guilds and government that grants you what most consider benefits. House Vikar? Me? We're considered exile warrior nobles. Basically noble in name only. We have resources, but those were gathered through alliances made based out of friendship, service, necessity and love. Not for political gain. Never for political gain, as a rule House Vikar if there is a gain to be made from houses coming together it has to benefit both houses. Nobody is above the other, and you? You don't need to let that though bother you."

Sighing I said "as it is I trust you implicitly. So I have something I need you to know about me, when I went back to Corellia and reclaimed my place there I went through a change due to Fives releasing a bio-weapon engineered from the blood of Force sensitive wolves. He'd genetically engineered it to mutate the people exposed to it making them super soldiers....I used The Force to keep the gas from affecting anyone else...." Breathing in I triggered the change by touching the mint green tattoo of clan symbols along my left ribs. My muscles starting to warp, the bones snapping and reforming and my features becoming more feral until finally I stood before Claire a mix of silvery grey and ink-black fur.

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My eyes an icy blue color I looked at Claire as my nails shifted to a softer rounded tip. Looking at her I spoke I a low, throaty, earthen baritone. "This would've been contagious to you had I scratched or even accidentally bit you in any aspect. I had to backwards engineer it.... now though you won't have to worry about being changed. Unless you wish it, in which case it can be done. I thought you deserved to know. I'll understand if you want other sleeping arrangements or to be taken somewhere else....I thought you should know this about me, if you were wanting to leave that's understandable too...." I padded softly as a wraith over closer to the fireplace while she came to terms with things and made up her mind...

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

"The title doesn't bother me Andorreth." It didn't I had become accustomed to titles and what they meant. Perhaps he didn't understand. I sat and listened to him as he explained to me what it meant to him, what it meant to Corellians and I would have to admit i wasn't sure.

I felt myself smile I knew about alliances too. One great house makes a deal with another for a price. Just like he said, resources, friendship, necessity and love. I agreed I really did. The title would carry weight on a number of world if not on Corellia. He could make a deal for his house...for...necessity...for love. My chest hurt again. I knew why it hurt. I nodded when he stopped.

"Yes Andorreth" I'm sure I didn't sound convincing but there was time for it.

Just when I thought I had it all in control he started talking about bio-weapons and changing and.....then...I got the surprise of my life. I watched fascinated and yet my heart was pounding out of my chest as he changed before my eyes from the man I admired and....well might just as well say it, I loved him. He turned into....a creature. W...what did he say wolves.

I honestly didn't know what to do. I'm sure my mouth was wide open, he talked about if I wanted to change, he could do it...I wasn't even sure of my shoe size right now let alone being a wolf.

I did see something though even in the creatures eyes he needed to know I was accepting of this. Was I????

He was...fur all over, with claws...and...he was standing by the fireplace as if waiting for judgement.

FETH!!! Why does life had to be this complicated?? We were doing so well....GAH!! I would have to admit it...again...."it's a bit frightening." I slipped from the comfort of the bed we were sharing.

"It is still you in there right?" I walked slowly towards him. If I was going to say I loved this man that meant I had to love all of him....and not be a wuss about it....but I would need to understand.

"You are always full of surprises I have to admit this..tops them all so far. So...um...what does it mean to be a ...wolf" I had made it to the fireplace I reached over and put my hand on his furry arm....It was coarse yet soft. I wasn't sure I was breathing.

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

Smirking as Claire asked if it was still me I shifted back down as her hand came to my arm. Now simply the form of any other wolf, Nuzzling my head against her lap I spoke to her through The Force "Simply that I can shift into either of these forms. The first.....I'm sorry if I scared you. This is probably the most vulnerable form I have, nuzzling against her I hoped for the best. First form is a mix between speed and combat. This? As an actual wolf sense of smell, sight and sound are all heightened by about three times what is normal. Plus emotions are felt more intensely, things like love, fear, anger all feel multiplied."

She was very still and I shifted back a final time to my human form. Arms wrapped around her and I whispered against her ear "It's me Claire...cya'rika I'd never hurt you." Picking her back up and going back to bed with her I asked softly. "Why did you seem sad Claire? From the word prince of all things....I mean I'm not exactly going to be high on the list what with my secrets and all. Besides Claire, I love you so I figure hang the politics." To illustrate my point I softly tucked a strand of hair behind her cheek and kissed her lips as I pulled covers over her tummy and slipped my arm back to where it'd been originally.

Nuzzling back against her my voice wavered a bit.... "I'm sorry I frightened you Claire...."

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

I just didn't know what to think really one moment he was....and now he was... I felt drawn to pet his fur. His voice though I could hear it in my head, warm as always assuring me everything was alright.

"It is a bit frightening. I just never knew that...well that it was possible." It was a bit like something I read out of those smutty holo books I had taken to reading lately.

Speed and combat, I repeated it in my mind. So the big scary one with the claws is for combat. This form a...wolf emotions...oh my that meant he knew what I was feeling and his own would be intensified. That was good and bad right?
I felt his human arms wrapped around me all I could do was bury my face into his neck. "I know." Once again he lifted me off my feet and carried me back to the one place where all the emotions could be poured out.

"I was sad because I love you so much and I just know from being at court that Princes have to make alliances to further their houses. I'm of no rank in my house that would be worthy to have a Prince. I saw myself losing you and it hurt." I had said many things to him at different times since our first meeting and all the awkward flirting but now here in this place where I had my own voice.

I didn't fret over the content I just said it from my heart so that he would know it, and feel it for the truth it was.
As we lay back I couldn't help but turn to him. "Does changing like that hurt you?" I was concerned for him. Things I couldn't bear number 1 was him being hurt. I reached over to lay my hand on his chest. An assurance I guess to feel the warmth to know he was breathing.

He was here. I was going to learn to deal with the rest of it.

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

"Cya'rika....think the way of House Vikar. We don't marry for rank we marry for what's in our hearts and what benefits both peoples. I'd never hurt or desert you little gem...." The shifting left me....hungry for her. She asked if it hurt and I said "The first time? Excruciatingly so, I actually passed out from the pain. Woke up covered in the blood of hired guns. Since then though it feels more natural the mutation is simply for defense or for the sharing and experiencing of things. I guess now it feels uncomfortable in the extreme but once you adjust to the shift it's not as terrible." Suddenly that hunger was back again and it DID need to be fed. Lest I lose control when I actually did need it.

"Claire....one...uh other thing about shifting is that it leaves me.... carnally primed." As I'd been speaking my hands had slipped to cup her perky cheeks and I'd mounted over her hips. Squeezing those perky cheeks with one hand I tilted my head to the side of her neck and gently licked her neck before placing a smoldering kiss on her neck by her ear and said "Force you're gorgeous!" I'd leash my carnal side if I had to, she had just been released from the hospital...I felt awful but I'd feel worse if I was to protect her in the wilds and wasn't on point. One hand tracing lazy sensual circles across her toned tummy my lips against her neck and my breath gently warming her skin.

"Cya'rika....do you want me to stop?" If she said yes I would no questions. My left hand stopped squeezing her cheeks and instead stayed perfectly still. My fingers softly dug in her posterior....I wanted her to want this it HAD to be her choice..... We still had two hours and a full trip ahead of us....

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

It was hard to understand but he explained it and I accepted it. He seemed to endure so much I couldn't help but rub his arms as if I could ease any pain he had.

"I'll remember. " I grabbed his face and kissed him he wouldn't desert me. If only he knew what it meant to me to hear those words.

He had been hurt. A reminder that it was better was relief but I needed to know he really was ok. Not subject to the will of his wolf. So much to take in. Damn. His muscles seemed stronger, he was leaner, seemed there were blessings to this change.

"Carnally primed sounds like a perk " his hands were everywhere the weeks apart the injury, now this was I going to say no. Not likely I needed his closeness. God he was starting to tease my nerves.

Lightness across my stomach the heat from how close he was. I was putty in his hands, "No. Don't stop. Don't ever stop" if my voice didn't reflect the pleading surely my eyes would. I settled my hands on his shoulders, "I'm yours cyar'ika"

A soft kiss I placed on his chin as I pulled him to me.

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

Smirking at Claire telling me carnally primed sounded like a perk. Those words telling me not to stop igniting the fire in my blood.
Hand reaching up to cup her cheek softly as she said that she was mine. Growling softly my canines emerged a bit more and I softly but firmly bit on the hollow of her throat I could feel her carotid artery under my tongue and ran my fingers along her silken skin.

Triggering light electrical impulses through The Force sparks literally passed between us. Surrounded by the stars and with a fire heating the room I flicked shut the privacy settings ship-wide and began working on making sure Claire knew she was MINE.

*FADE TO BLACK*

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

Two hours had gone very quicky as I learned about just how much the transformation had affected [member="Andorreth Vikar"]. My body felt tired and yet alive in ways I hadn't even dreamed of. The show of teeth at the beginning had been enticing.

Each time together was very much like the first time if there had been any doubt about where I belonged or who I belonged to that doubt had been pushed to the side replaced with the lust and love that we shared for each other.

I put my hand onto my stomach and had the oddest of thoughts ....with this change did that mean......Andorreth would have children or pups? Oh that was just...too..much to think about. Really what I wanted to focus on was Andorreth and the idea of exploring which was just a short time away now. Could I do it? What would we find? If we got in trouble I no long held that political title of Ambassador we'd be on our own..figuring it out..

I took a pause...yes...WE would figure it out. I really was becoming what I had always saw....my own person.

"Andorreth are you awake love?"

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

Every time with her was....intoxicating. I heard her ask if I was awake. I'd been awake for the last bit literally looking at her through Force Sight. The colors tied to her emotions were beautiful to watch...."Aye I'm up cya'rika." I'd actually felt the Prudii'kad land in the underground bunker. Landing ramps had gone down and now it was time to actually get up. Triggering the onyx shutters closed I re-activated the anti-grav lift and my bed descended back into my cabin. Rising from bed I pulled on a pair of compression shorts and dark jeans. A charcoal grey shirt went on and I shook out my shaggy black hair strapping the breastplate back on I heard the magnetic locks engage and slipped the sword and belt on.

Looking at Claire I smiled and kissed her lips softly before saying "Get two days clothing and meet me in the armory." Pausing I said "Artemis have one of my guards escort Claire to the armory once she's finished here. Make sure the Prudii'kad remains cloaked to any but my or Claire's DNA signatures." There was a slight chirp and I smiled at her and headed down to the armory. Glancing at the door I saw my guards and continued on.

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Recently I'd been re-working my normal armor of beskar'gam to fit together as a more flexible suit. The breastplate I was wearing now was ancient in how it worked. Flexible beskar to the point and feel of leather. The DNA markers in the armor recognized my body and with the Wolf mutation I'd re-worked them to release the armor and lock it until I was in human form again.

Beskar hidden blade, Force imbued blade, sabers magnetically locked against the ribs of my breastplate. While I could go for blasters I instead chose the Verpine rifle Seras had gifted me and my old compound bow. I was going old school weaponry that wouldn't have energy blasts. I wouldn't use my sabers unless I had to. I felt the presence of.....something or someone ancient...... Disorienting flashes of memory hit me like a punch. Mist, howls, feral scratches and screeches. Blood? My blood from a cut on my left hand. Dark shadows all turning towards me as one. Then, a lake surrounded on one side by forests and the other greenish blue glaciers. Then I was underwater and looking at a dark, onyx fortress. No a temple or laboratory....

Shaking my head gasping I heard footsteps and the pad of my guards feet. I had two packs that my guards had put together for us and now I had to present Claire something as we were going into the wilds where I needed her to be safe. Hand't been cheap either which was fine I had the talents to make as many credits as need be.... We'd have to get a swoop bike that I kept in the garage here on Corellia to pack our gear into but it'd be the fastest way to travel.... Looking towards the door of the armory I slid a few throwing knives along the magnetic lock points of my ribs and then I simply began twirling a knife in my hand and weaving patterns with it as I clipped a container of sand to my belt. Grabbing my helmet I slid it into place then locked it. Triggering it open I waited for Claire...

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

[SIZE=12pt]Two days’ worth of clothing I nodded half in a daze as he kissed me and like the sand he manipulated so well within moments he had disapperaed. Yes gone from my view and yet I knew here was there.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]A heavy sigh escaped my lips; “ok” I wandered back into the magic closet of women’s clothing and began looking for what was needed. Something sexy wouldn’t cut it I needed clothing to fit the job, jeans, T-shirts and everything to go with it. I stuffed it all into a pack I found at the bottom of the closet.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]I was taking a little longer than he probably expected. I stopped for a shower something said it would be at least two days before I got the chance for another. Finally trudging along I exited, “ok let’s go find Andorreth, Or Prince Vikar.”[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]It felt weird to say it even Prince…not that he wasn’t a prince I just was use to calling in Andorreth. He was still that to me, and more. Prudii’Kad yes..ner prudii’kad . Nodding to myself as I walked this little conversation going on in my head I didn’t notice a whole lot yet.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Once we passed through another door and I saw him there I couldn’t help but smile, “Hope I didn’t keep you waiting.” I was ready to go, finally standing there is my jeans, and t-shirt.[/SIZE]

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

Smirking as Claire said she hoped she hand't kept me waiting I spun the knife one last time and slipped it into a sheathe by my left hip. "Cya'rika you're right on time actually. I have a couple things for you Claire..." Pulling out a set of black leather leggings and a beskar plated corset with crimson inlay in the threadwork, a black terantatek leather duster I also lifted a sword that had been imbued with Force. Even a saber wouldn't break the blade, a second blade and sheathe inverted against the corset. The duster was Force impervious as well... offering the bundle to her I said "Somehow I think black and darker shades are your colors love." I waited for Claire to get changed and as she did I dismissed the guard.

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Waiting for Claire to finish I wondered what those images I'd received meant... Odds were we'd be in the thick of it soon enough...

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

[SIZE=12pt]I was stunned, “Black my favorite but Andorreth you didn’t need to do this” He might have needed to do it I just wasn’t prepared that he had. A terrible expense for certain. I couldn’t help but admire the fabrics and construction of it all. It was beautifully done.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]I gave him a quick kiss to the cheek and disappeared to change. It was snug fit like a glove when I looked in the mirror I wasn’t sure I was looking at me. I pulled out the hair clip this wasn’t a fashion show not that the jeans said fashion.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]But I wanted to give a serious…image. Pony tail would work so I swept it up and pulled it back not too severely but enough that my eyes weren’t covered.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]I still couldn’t believe I was looking at me.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=12pt]Walking out I waited to see what [member="Andorreth Vikar"] would think was it what he expected?[/SIZE]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

As Claire walked back out I let out a low, appreciative whistle. "Well that was easily the best use of credits I could have come up with. Then again you'd look incredible in anything Claire." I meant it she'd look incredible in anything. Heading down the ramp with Claire behind me we took a short walk to the garage of a facility Seras had trained me at. I'd picked up the packs while Claire had been changing and now I carried them to the stealth class ground car.

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Popping a panel in the back I slid the packs inside then latched the panel shut. I'd had several quivers inside the back storage as well which was good. Walking over to the passenger door I pulled it open and gestured for Claire to get in.

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Unclipping my sword and hooking it against my seat I slid in next to Claire and placing my hand on a panel the onboard AI said "DNA signature identified. Welcome back Prince Vikar, would you like to register your guests' DNA signature for access?" Gently grabbing Claire's left hand I placed her hand on the panel and a few moments later there was a soft chime "DNA signature verified authorization granted." Pulling Claire's left hand to my mouth I gently kissed her palm and fingers before capturing her index finger in my mouth and softly sucking until her fingertip where I pulled back away. Giving her a devilish grin I put my foot on the gas,revved the engine and triggered the garage open. Then I took off, I'd worked on the car myself and even with me running the engine on blast nobody would hear it with the stealth module I'd installed. Claire would be able to feel every single rumble.

We were already close to the wilds withing about an hour we'd be entering the deep wilds. Hopefully there weren't any hungry raiders tonight. Also hopefully Claire was getting a thrill form the car and rumbling engine and being close to me....

[member="Claire Organa"]

 

[Claire Organa]

"I feel very sexy in this you shouldn't have but I'll think of a reward later" he became this chic suave dark haired enticement oozing charm. I loved it.

Slipping into the car I felt like a spy. All the bells and whistles anyone could want. I was lost in the land of the gadgets when he took my finger in hand.

Oh. My. God. He did the sexiest thing with my finger. Holy feth.

I knew I couldn't speak. But. I had to. "Do I get to drive?"

When we took off I grabbed his hand my goodness if we were going to keep this life up. I was going to need vitamins. And. Maybe a wolf.

My heart was pounding. But it was all great! We were together.

[member="Andorreth Vikar"]

 

[Andorreth Vikar]

As we drove and Claire mentioned rewards later I said "You're creative I'm sure you'll come up with a suitable reward...yes by the way you'll get to drive. I'd like to make it past the deep wilds first though.... too much could go wrong before then." Switching into another gear I kept driving with my left hand on the wheel and moved my right hand over to her left thigh. "Cya'rika those blades are Force imbued, they'll withstand saber blades. In the coat there will be two modified blaster pistols with flash suppressors and sound suppressors. We need to be quiet as we can where we're going. The deep wilds will not be good for anything but silent kills. Blades and silenced weapons only Claire there are things much worse than raiders who eat flesh there."

Driving more aggressively I continued. "I say run you do, no questions." We needed to get to the border of the deep wilds while the sun was still up. Setting up camp while the sun was up would be dangerous enough but if the sun was down when we arrived.....that'd be asking to be hunted by everything that lived in the deep wilds. My hand squeezed her thigh softly and I said "when all of this is done I'm going to have you. All to myself for days at House Vikar and I'm going to drive you mad with pleasure."

[member="Claire Organa"]