Private All These Squares Make A Circle | Sylvia

[Var Talon]

NABOO - BEFORE THE END

What even was Dating?

When Var thought back to the "good old days", there wasn't much he did in the way of "dating." He and the gang were usually so wrapped up in their illicit shenanigans that survival was an event in of itself. Therefore, when there was a quiet moment between the gun running and spice chugging, he and Sylvia Alvaro would enjoy the silence. Sneak off to a corner of the local watering hole and just relax. So, as far as the Echani was concerned, that was dating. Fast forward to the present day and Var was given a rude awakening. Now that the pair had gone straight (as far as he knew anyway), there was far less "excitement". And therefore, far less excuse for his partner to accept kicking their feet up at a bar as acceptable.

And don't get her wrong, Sylvia wasn't the type to stamp her feet and demand bottle service.

But, Var could tell she wanted more. The little wrinkle over her nose when he suggested his favorite bar on Naboo for the seventeenth time was all the tell he needed. To the holo-net he went. Most searches came up with grand, romantic gestures and highlights from the latest heart-warming flick. This was not his speed at all. Finally, he found some advice that called for "KISS". The universal gospel of keep it simple, stupid demanded using one's surroundings to his advantage. Well, Naboo was the capital of their nation. It was full of royal and regal things. Why not...go for a stroll Shiraya Square? Yeah, that sounded about right. This time of year, there were vendors selling hot cocoa, plenty of shops to explore - it was perfect.

Or so he hoped.

Var had instructed the Ace Pilot to meet him at the Square right after she landed - which was about three o'clock in the afternoon Naboo time. She'd find him waiting beside a fountain, dressed in his trademark bomber jacket. His offhand clutched a small box whilst his dominant hand tapped upon his mini-datapad.

He was either attempting to look really cool or hit a new level in Flappy Nuna.​

Sylvia Alvaro​

 

[Sylvia Alvaro]

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tag: Var Talon
wearing: xXx

With lately being so unpredictable as of late, not to mention fethed up and sideways. it was nice to have a moment of peace. And Sylvie enjoyed spending those rare moments with Var - so when he'd asked to meet her at Shiraya Square, she'd jumped at the opportunity. She wasn't the best romantic partner - she'd never tried to hide that. She'd been hurt in the past and had a difficult time opening up to people but after a while, she grew tired of the midnight pub crawls and lounging around in bed that had become hers and Var's relationship.

Sometimes she wanted to go out - she loved to dance. She wanted to have dinner, and flirt with him, and have wild adventures, and do things that adult couples did; not people that were stuck in the lovestruck teenager phase. So, yeah, she'd dropped a hint here and there, made it know that she wanted more than drunken nights and staring into space. And it was this revelation that had her strolling toward was Var, who had an adorable, and dopey little expression on his face, the same one he had whenever he played those holo games. As she approached, she couldn't help but smile while she watched him. Yeah, she was sort of smitten by him.

He had this air about him, this casual confidence but also this world-weary quality that told her he'd seen some chit and could take care of both himself and her if it came to that. But at the same time, Sylvie wasn't worried that he was going to smother her - Var gave her space when she needed it and recognized the signs of everything becoming too much for her.

When he looked up and their eyes met, she smiled at him. "What's with the expression?" she jested when she reached him. Before taking a seat at his side she'd leaned down, a hand resting on his shoulder and she kissed him - nothing extravagant or inappropriate for their public surroundings, but enough to tell him that she'd missed him. "Do you need help beating the level again?"
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[Var Talon]

NABOO

Click. Clack.

Boots sounding off upon the pavement alerted the Echani that the Ace had arrived. His people had this way about them - a knack for noticing the finer details. Var could tell when Sylvia put in the extra effort, such as this very day. And he could pick her footsteps out from a crowd of thousands. Fortunately, the Square was quiet this time of day. Looking up...and down...and up again, he offered an appreciative smirk. What's with the expression? She asked, sliding into the seat beside him. He quickly paused the game with a tap of his fingers and returned the sweetness.

He missed her too.

"Hey hey, I would've beaten it last time." he said, before stuffing the micro datapad in his pocket. He wouldn't have, but he wasn't going to admit inferiority in a game out loud.

The moment itself was...nice.

The sun reflecting off the water and shining in her eyes. The breeze. Var could definitely see why folks preferred running around together during the day than at night. He reached over to the box that he had brought along and slid it over to Sylvia. "Before you ask, yes, I actually bought it." He motioned with his head for her to take it. Inside would be a simple, silver necklace and charm. Nothing to extravagant. Just enough to show that he tried.​

Sylvia Alvaro

 

[Sylvia Alvaro]

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tag: Var Talon
wearing: xXx

Var had this thing about him, this silent quality that made her feel happy and safe when he was near. His presence, just knowing he was close, had a way of putting her at ease but he also kept her on her toes. He was kind and gentle, but wild and undoubtedly free. And he had this habit of interrupting her thoughts so that she'd stare at him like she'd been caught in the lights of a speeder. And that was exactly what happened when he slid that box over.

Sylvia looked at him with a mixture of surprise and suspicion as her thoughts raced in a dozen different directions - what was in that box? There was one prominent thought above the others - a ring? Was he asking her to marry him? She'd not really given it much thought before now. Hell, even back when they were going steady, before Larsa had been killed, and they'd broken up. It wasn't something she'd thought about. It wasn't even something they'd discussed.

Marriage, kids, happily ever after - it wasn't a life she'd ever imagined for herself. Some days couldn't imagine a life past thirty.

But he'd actually bought it, not stolen it. And he was putting an effort into their relationship and she adored that he was and she... didn't have an answer for him. With a click the box opened, revealing a gorgeous necklace and charm. A slow smile crept across her mouth as her expression softened, a fingertip stroking the charm softly, appreciatively. "Oh Var," her voice was gentle as she looked at him, leaning into his space to kiss him. "It's beautiful."
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