Private Crazy Rich Jedi

[Xian Xiao]

Steam still clung to Xian's skin as she burst out of the fresher, completely naked, her bare feet slapping the floor as she skidded to a stop in front of Noriko.

"What?!" she blurted, wide-eyed, voice a mix of outrage and disbelief. "Elevated blood sugar—fine, I'll survive. But related to House Ike?" She jabbed a finger at the interface. "No. No. No. This is wrong. I would know if I had noble blood somewhere back there!"

She leaned forward, curiosity overtaking decorum, trying to peer at the interface herself. "Seriously, are you sure it's not some weird database crosslink? Because I am not bowing to anyone or calling anyone 'cousin.' Not happening!"

After a second, her tone softened with mock suspicion. "You're not messing with me, are you, Master Noriko? Because I'd hate to have run out here like some completely naked fool for nothing."

A pause. "Also…you could've led with the 'not-pregnant' part before the sugar scolding. Why would I be pregnant anyway!? I'm not interested in being a mother. Priorities, people!"

Her eyes widened further as she absorbed the rest, half in shock, half in disbelief. She took a careful step closer, nudging the interface to get a better look.

"And you're just… sitting there, eating and reading my results like it's no big deal?" Xian shook her head, a grin tugging at her lips despite herself. "Seriously. You're going to make me rethink my entire life just by standing there. Figures I'd end up related to someone like…you. That it's bad or anything."

She tilted her head, still blinking at the interface. "Alright, Master Noriko…you better not be messing with me on this. Because if you are, I swear I'm never trusting a bite of your food again. Or touching this cursed thing!"

Noriko Ike

 

[Noriko Ike]

Xian Xiao

She looked at Xian who was A naked, B ranting and raving, C related to her now and D definitely not pregnant... Well that is one mystery of the universe solved. She took another bite while blinking long for a moment just to let her finish. "High blood sugar is not a joke, what f it leads to health problems?" There was a look but she was hiding a smile on her own lips as she looked at her. "But no I am not messing with you, that would be if I was reading this with the window opened to let all of the Umanushi see a full moon tonight." She said it finally standing up and walked over to be beside the girl. "Now, either finish up or get dressed, I know on backwater worlds there is a whole kissing cousins who see each other naked but... kind of not my thing you know."

 

[Xian Xiao]

Xian had come running out of the bathroom without thinking, her bare skin prickling with sudden self-consciousness as she realized she was exposed. She froze for a heartbeat, blinking rapidly, trying to process the words her companion had just said. Okay… high blood sugar, cultural differences… I think I got it.

"Alright, alright," she said quickly, her voice small and hurried, tugging at her arms as if to cover herself, even though she knew it was useless. "I'll finish up…I promise."


She glanced up briefly at the taller woman, a nervous, almost sheepish smile on her face. The sight of someone so much older and calmer made her cheeks heat in embarrassment, but there was no malice there, just a quiet patience that made Xian feel safe enough to move.

Taking a deep breath, Xian darted back toward the bath, stepping carefully so as not to slip on the wet floor. The warm water enveloped her as she sank beneath the surface, letting the steam curl around her. For a moment, she closed her eyes, letting herself relax. The nervous flutter in her chest eased slightly, and the sound of her companion's quiet presence nearby reminded her that, though she was small and exposed, she wasn't alone.

Noriko Ike