Private An Unexpected Guest

[Silas Westgard]

Location: Azbrian, Westgard homestead
Objective: Say goodbye to Imogen Solace
Tag: Lily Decoria

Within the cosy warmth of the Westgard homestead, the brisk morning sun poured through the windows in golden streams. At the sink, a lone figure stood scrubbing away at a pile of dishes, eyes focused in quiet resignation. Silas had drawn the short straw when it came to cleaning up after last night's dinner, a chore few people enjoyed, no matter how diligent they were. Still, it was a small price to pay for an evening spent sharing a romantic meal with a woman he found himself growing fonder of by the day.

Whistling a local tune under his breath, dressed only in slippers, shorts, and a loose t-shirt, Silas heard the heavy thud of a packed bag hitting the table behind him. He glanced back briefly, and a faint smile tugged at his lips at the sight of Imogen preparing for yet another assignment.

"Hm. I see you're eager to leave," he remarked dryly.

Imogen grinned as she crossed the room and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, resting her chin on his shoulder. Her eyes gleamed with playful amusement as she looked up at him. "I wouldn't say eager," she replied. "Do you really think sneaking around the underworld of Coruscant sounds exciting? If anything, I'd rather stay here with you." She punctuated the comment with a teasing squeeze of his nose and a quick kiss on his cheek before slipping away to check through her bag once more.

Silas rolled his eyes, though a quiet chuckle escaped him all the same. Drying his hands, he finally turned to face her properly. Crossing the room, he leaned in to give her a brief kiss before flicking her lightly on the nose in retaliation.

"Yea yea... Stay safe out there," he said with a wink. "You wouldn't want the embarrassment of me having to come rescue you, right?"

A crooked grin spread across Imogen's face.

"In your dreams, loverboy. I'll be back before you even have the chance."

Her voice softened with the words. Slinging the bag over her shoulder, she headed for the door. Just before stepping outside, she paused and glanced back at him.

"Keep safe, Si. Try not to get yourself into trouble."

This time, her smile carried a warmth that lingered after the door shut behind her.

Silas stood there in silence for a few moments, eyes fixed on the now closed door. Eventually, he exhaled softly and turned back to the sink, a thoughtful smile resting on his face as he resumed washing the dishes.

 

[Lily Decoria]

Location: Azbrian
Outfit: Jedi Attire
Equipment: Arwr Da, Hydrangea Moonblade (concealed)
Tag: Silas Westgard

Lily had kept her distance from Silas for a while. He had taken a step away from the Jedi life and was exploring a way of life that Lily hadn't been able to think about, had figured that she would never achieve because there was always a need for her right now. There was always a mission that Lily needed to get herself involved in, and there was always a fight that Lily felt that she needs to jump into. Lily just could never step away from all that, until things felt safer, that the evils were defeated in the galaxy and stepping away would not inevitably cause more harm. But that was her demons, her burden, she totally appreciated and knew that others sought out peace. Relief from the life of being a Jedi.

Unfortunately Lily needed Silas's help with something. There was guilt in her heart as she wanted to respect the break that he was taking, the time to celebrate the life that few would ever find themselves in. But this was a situation that she couldn't think of anyone else to turn to.

Arriving on Azbrian, the Jedi Knight took her time in approaching Silas, there was still a lot of conflict since she feared that this could be a slippery slope. Lily knew that she would never need to be pushed much to jump into things, there was still a recklessness in that regard for the Jedi Knight. Breathing in deeply, she finally made her way to where Silas called home. Letting the final moment of hesitation pass, Lily raised her hand and knocked on the door. She needed to get through her fears on dragging someone back into the chaotic life that is the current galaxy.

"It's Lily... Lily Decoria, I was hoping to chat, catch up but there is also something that I need help from you." Her fingers tapped at the datapad. The information she had was not something that she could figure out easily and there was a lot of mixed information going around, these pirates were not acting in a pattern that she could see.

 

[Silas Westgard]

Location: Azbrian, Westgard homestead
Objective: Speak with Lily
Tag: Lily Decoria

After washing the dishes and putting them away neatly, Silas was halfway up the stairs when a knock at the door stopped him. A familiar voice followed, belonging to a Jedi he hadn't seen in a very long time.

He hesitated for a moment, glancing down at his attire before letting out a quiet sigh. It wasn't exactly how he'd imagined greeting an old friend, but at this hour of the morning, it would have to do.

Making his way to the door, he opened it slowly "Lily?" he said, surprise evident in his voice. "It's been a while. I don't think we've seen each other since the last time we sparred."

A slight smirk tugged at his lips as he scratched the back of his head "Please, come in."

Stepping aside to let her enter, he closed the door behind her and led the way into the living room.

"Would you like some tea?" he asked.

 

[Lily Decoria]

Location: Azbrian
Outfit: Jedi Attire
Equipment: Arwr Da, Hydrangea Moonblade (concealed)
Tag: Silas Westgard

"Not since Ryloth, no." They had worked on taking down some pirates that Silas found was a mission that hit close to home. There had been some dancing and what she always considered was friendly bantering as well.

Stepping into the place, Lily took a look around, seeing how retirement life suited Silas. She hadn't gotten super close with the other Jedi but she was friends and didn't think he was one for settling down in a cosy way. So it was a surprise to hear and see this was what his life was now. Seemed far too ordinary and calm. But perhaps that is what a Jedi needs after a life of work and activeness.

"The place looks nice, very relaxing..." Lily mentioned as she took note of the things around the place. "Tea or water, I don't mind." Lily answered.

Placing the file on the table, Lily didn't wish to jump into things, not yet at least. "So... Urm, how has life been? Retiring and all?"