Private Dawn's Early Light

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

The lake country of Naboo was beautiful pretty much year round as she stood there. The petition, the request had been... harder then she thought it would be. Not getting it approved that had been met with some eyebrows but people were willing... it had taken her a lot more to try and submit it. She never hid her family name... if anything she made sure it was known, she made sure she was open about it. Her submitting it was the hard part... it was one thing to be open about it it was entirely different when you put it into a file and gave it to the people... had them look at you and some disliked the name. She had found the location though and construction had begun once she was approved... and even faster faster that. Denon prospered, which allowed her to have plenty of leeway. Profits up, suspicion and dislike down.

Then there was the best part as she walked barefoot on the polished marble stone. Inlaid with aurodium and gemstones making murals on the walls, the floor and ceiling. The open air design showing only curtains and there was the softest flicker of shielding that had been developed to seal and protect but it also allowed air to pass through filters. SHe looked up at the high ceilings of House Pallpides as she came out to the one platform. The dick was there and she had some boats, a speeder, the newest Denon model Tyrell MK. III speeders. They were beautiful with the white and gold design. An inner alcove housing the chiaki hypergate that connected to her villa on Denon allowing her to access here and her own bedroom there. Her senae district guards were there in their white armor with golden plumes.

The distance sounds of the gungans she hired to patrol the waters themselves could be heard as they trained with speaks but there were some others swimming around. She stretched out as she moved and the sun was on her lightly golden-copper skin.. just kissing it with the sun. her long dark honey brown hair cascading in the small breeze along her back. The small anklets wrapping her feet in small repulsor sheaths that allowed her to walk barefoot. The light sway of her hips while she moved it into a small figure eight with practice. For when she was wearing a dress and prepared for any number of events. Her eyes were looking out along the waters, the rune tattoo on her back as it was positioned at the small and tiny compared to some but the black and red was clearly visible.

She moved across the aarea towards a lounge area shaded with fruit trees. Imported from several places, Naboo but the mountains aand city... alderaan, dagobah and Ithor. She had spared little in wanting to get the trees as their leaves provided shade but the fruits were delicious... the dolina fruit a dense ring that she could eat in sections. One of her droids brought a robe she could wear as a small look was on her face looking out. She had sent an invitation to Dominique, the chancellor to come and visit. SHe knew she was busy, she knew she had to save face and couldn't seem to favor Denon but there was something to be said about getting away and enjoying the time away from all the people who were suddenly your friends when you became chancellor... at least Ayumi had been flirting with her since before she had gotten the highest position.

 

[Dominique Vexx]

Denon wasn't far away, but it was far enough when the capital of the Republic was Naboo. Holographic communication worked well enough, obviously, but so much of politics was interacting with people. Shaking their hand. Looking them in the eye. Demonstrating you trusted them enough or were simply not afraid to be in the same room as them. So, Dominique found herself spending considerable time on the planet.

It was a beautiful world., but it wasn't Denon. Not everyone understood Dominique's 'obsession' with her home. It had blemishes. Criminal syndicates. Uncompromising rebels. It was the combination of all of that -- the light and the dark -- brought together in one place. Walk long enough and you could see everything. Do anything. Be anyone.

Matters of Naboo real estate or development were not Republic-level matters. Ayumi had to contend with Aurelian and his local government for all that paperwork. Which meant the Director had considerable room to pursue her interests without Dominique being aware of her every move. After all, Ayumi had only sought to construct a dwelling. Hardly anything controversial.

Which was why Dominique found Ayumi's invitation curious. Meet her somewhere on Naboo outside of the city? She couldn't help but look up a record showing there was an estate at the location. Surprises could be nice, but too much surprise could be bad for the health. Just knowing that much, the Chancellor chartered her transport and arranged for a few guards to accompany her. They'd find enough comfort on the transport to occupy their time while she was busy.

At the scheduled time, the transport swept in over the area to begin its vertical descent to the landing area. Dominique looked out the window from the comfort of her plush seating and regarded the place from the ground level rather than from orbit. What had the Director been up to this time, she wondered?

The door to the transport slid open to allow Dominique to descend a few steps to the surface of Naboo once more to find out.

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

The transport arriving had given her a small smile. Dominique was many things and more so now in some cases but she was never without trying to protect herself... even from one who only wanted to lay on a nude beach with her. "Chancellor." Ayumi said it with a smile though as the doors were opening and she looked at the guards. "I hope you found the place alright." She said it and looked at the guards for a moment with a nod as they could fan out. "There are gungans patrolling the waters and Denon guards the building." She offered it and looked at Dominique with a smile as the sounds from the building came and Vespera Pallopides Kej was on a balcony looking over.

"Welcome chancellor." There was a look and Ayumi smiled as she looked at Dominique. "My sister, I was able to get her here with a place and she'll be staying here." Vespera stood in the white gown as she offered a smile. "A small gift from me so she and her husband can have some privacy. Fervos Kej had been a surprise but there was something to be said about having a war general and renowned fighter as a brother-in-law. Ayumi though was walking across the white marble of the outer area and around the fountain. "Ayumi looked at it as the platform going over the water was beaautiful and the stonework had two of the gungans coming out to talk with the guards.

"Her hands came out though. "so do I finally get to congratulate you the right way Dominique? Chancellor Vexx."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

Dominique set foot on the well crafted grounds as Ayumi hailed her arrival. From the look of the place, she already had a feeling the Director had taken what she'd said once before to heart. Something less than an emergency call to socialize. If that were the case then she could relax.

"The price of power," she replied warmly to Ayumi describing the security on patrol. There was nothing grim about it. Some wanted her to succeed, and others wants her to fail -- sometimes at any cost. If she hadn't been prepared for that eventuality she never would have put her name forward for consideration.

A nod and smile for Ayumi's sister followed suit. "You could hardly do better." A place on Naboo for her sister and her husband? Ayumi always did like giving people exquisite and lavish gifts. Its size only small in comparison to some of the other constructs and abodes the Director had built or commissioned.

As Ayumi moved, so did Dominique so the woman needn't walk all the way to her friend. This was a social visit, wasn't it? No need for feigning 'the people come to the Queen, not the Queen to the people.' Not that this Chancellor was known for cloistering herself away in her Nabooian Palace. Though she could hardly claim she enjoyed being ambushed by Criminals, Imperials, and Sith.

"You aren't going to call me Chancellor the entire time I'm here, are you, Ayumi? I'll be forced to refer to you as simply Director." Dominique chuckled. If Ayumi sought an embrace of hands or more, the two Denonites could meet upon that resplendent marble walkway. "I'm happy you called."

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

She offered a smile and moved forward with that. "I can if you want, such a beautiful title. Senator or director... if we want this to be all formal so the gossip holomags can talk. I can see it now... secret liaison in the lake country." She said it but had moved to meet her in the middle as one hand came out. To touch her shoulder and forearm if she let her and go to her hand. "But Dominique it is lovely to have the time to get you out here. Without making it seem an emergency.... Or a chance to get you on another nude beach... unaware.... again." She said it but waas leading the way as the courtyard went into an open area with lounges and seats.

THe marble showing murals of her family as well as some things that they had done. "I believe I told you once that my family was able to do a lot... well most don't understand or pay attention to a name until it is in their faces or across their desk." She mostly left it as that. "But we had a chance to redeem it and maybe one day who knows." She shrugged and it had helped that she had given all of her information over on offer for those who might try and lay claim to them. Ayumi though was walking and leading the way through. "There is a lot here but I can rreport the Sunwire has completed constructin and it is constructing Denon's latest generation of ship and vehicle."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

"Yes, I had to add a swimsuit to my mobile wardrobe because of that," Dominique replied without hesitation or malice concerning the beach getaway. "Not that a nude beach has need of one." Still, Ayumi could always try for a beach that wasn't nude -- somewhere they could enjoy company without the Chancellor being worried about a scandal.

As for the contact, Dominique didn't try to side-step or avoid Ayumi's touch. The woman was assertive, but it didn't hurt to have good companionship amidst all the meetings. Somewhere to escape the reports and just indulge. It might surprise Sibylla and Aurelian to know the work load had increased since becoming Chancellor.

"Quite beautiful," she remarked as they drew near the murals.

Golden eyes flicked over in Ayumi's direction as she spoke of redeeming something. The shrug did little to reassure Dominique that the subject was unimportant.

There wasn't time to drill into it before she began to speak of Sunwire. "That's truly marvelous, Ayumi. Not the only marvel you've overseen construction of lately either. I hope you take enough time for yourself. Little moments like these to share with someone to appreciate your works, but also simply to talk about the small things with. Those more personal in nature." Dominique understood well how difficult it was to share such details with another.

Speaking of which, Dominique did take a moment to regard the estate as they walked. It might not be as important as Ayumi herself, but like everything else it was something she'd helped design and bring into being. It wouldn't hurt for her to see someone acknowledge and admire it.

"Just what sort of amenities did you add for your sister and her husband?"

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

"Aside from a private wing that is soundproofed?" She said it while walking. "The usual, Vespera enjoys being in a home, always did which is why our father tried to trade her off for well more stuff. The attack on Coruscant did a lot of bad but him dying will not be missed. An old man trying to rebuild and reclaim a legacy better left forgotten.... still once all of the financials fell to me I realized what we had and it was extensive enough I might have been able to fund a lot more had I known. Even giving away some wouldn't dent his ambition." She said it and found a place for them to sit in the open aired room. The small shimmer of the airshield to keep too much of a breeze out.

"But I have Melanie and there is always beautiful women to be found and met. A few on Naboo love their artworks and sculpting. I get to pass the time and work on my tan as needed." She said it but had a smile on her face while some food was being brought with biots. Workers were there and helped show them what to do. "And well I was able to find a few other things to relax. some old friends from when I was a senator before the republic fell were also on Coruscant and are now on Denon. The one used to be the vice chancellor so she can offer some ideas for political advice in lieu of you being more busy. If I don't have someone at times to remind me to ease back I can go a little quick."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

Soundproofed? That was certainly a feature that asked more questions than it answered.

As for matters of finance, Dominique wondered what Ayumi would have funded more of given the opportunity. From how she led straight into talk of beautiful women, the Chancellor couldn't help but wonder if the money wouldn't have been used for more constructive purposes regardless of who knew of it at the time.

As they settled down, the fellow Denonite smiled at her companion. "It isn't the speed, but the blow back, Ayumi. All the good intentions in the verse won't stop people from reading into your actions or your designs what they will. Few like change. Especially the sort of change that could fundamentally shift the power base. That is what led the Corporate Authorities to such reactionary lengths in response to Darkwire, after all." That and the betrayal.

"Being Chancellor isn't different, merely more complicated. Instead of variations on a theme," such as dealing with different sub-cultures on Denon, "there are radically different world views each with their own priorities. They are even less inclined toward change, but sometimes you have to force the change upon them whether they want it or not." Dominique's golden eyes sparkled. "So long as you don't try for too much too soon or with the wrong people drastic responses can often be avoided."

"Sounds like you have made time for some more pleasant pursuits amidst all the politicking, however. Not a bad choice."

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

SHe gave a grin. "THe politicking is much of the fun. We have the chance to represent the people of worlds, to make sure they are not overlooked or forgotten. To make sure that the galaxy itself rises up The situation with Darkwire was dangerous, they were willing to go places that no matter what would turn people against them and it would lose the message." She said it though and offered a small look at the chancellor while she thought about it. "But I understand your point, trying to get the king or magister to do something seems like it would be pulling teeth. So I'll adjust my approach. I am sure some of the others will dislike it as well."

She said it while she was there with Vespera bringing some drinks for them to be able to have. SOme small sandwiches while she smiled with a bow of her head. "Chancellor." She could curtsy with a trey on one hand and datapad in the other that she presented. "The latest financial reports from commander Thrace. The woman is nothing if not punctual." She smiled though while she walked away and Ayumi took a drrink. "To your health and more. You'll be happy though, I pan to slow down a little in going for changes, we have the standard so Denon's skilled worrkers can function and work across the Republic and we have our new industries able to be used for worlds."

She said it. "So the boards will remain happy, we have improved a few others and with the new Frontier investments to the districts we got a large influx of purchases and credits to Denon's economy. Mykel brought hundreds of core world investors wanting to not be overtaken by the sith... they prefer their credits be taken by people who at least have candy on their desks and will shake your hand overr stab you."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

The message. Dominique wasn't certain Darkwire had a message. They had an objective. Somehow they'd seemingly managed to convince the New Jedi Order to join them in pursuing the Corporate Authorities of Denon rather than the terrorist faction Darkwire at that. Turbulent times. Fortunately, for reasons likely not ascribed to the CAD's doing, those terrorists had lessened activity and Denon wasn't on the verge of financial ruin any longer. Not that they'd solved all problems. Ayumi's marvels would go a long way to solving many quality of life ones, but there were still cultural and philosophical matters to contend with. Well, what was life if not a bundle of challenges to wake up to every day?

Dominique took a drink and stole a look at the datapad as well. She might not be representing Denon on in the Senate, but her world hadn't faded from her heart just because she'd taken up being the Chancellor.

A smile and a sideways glance was stolen at Ayumi as the woman spoke of slowing down. Her 'slow' was probably anyone else's 'normal' or 'fast.' Dominique wouldn't complain. The woman made it difficult to argue the numbers on purpose.

"Excellent news." New investors were always welcome. "This is our opportunity, Ayumi, to show the galaxy Denon Dependency isn't a political denouncement, but a fact. With Coruscant under the Sith Covenant's less business-minded control enterprising creatures of all kinds will need someone to be there to support their operations." The smile had grown as had the vibrancy of her golden eyes. It really warmed her heart to hear such uplifting news about home.

"Speaking of the Sith, they haven't made any trouble back home have they?" Hopefully they still understood the importance and purpose of discretion. Oh, there was no doubt their merchants were peddling through the hyperspace lanes that crossed Denon. None at all. So long as they minded their manners and weren't caught transporting anything truly outrageous, however, a transaction was a transaction.

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

She let the silence stretch just long enough to feel deliberate. "So far, so good." The words were plain, but the look that accompanied them was not it was the expression of someone already looking forward to a few plans. Her hands came up with a look as she spoke. "We won't be able to replace Coruscant outright but we are working for it. If we can be a model for post-scarcity reforms afterall. The name the magister has coined, the one the headlines ran with, has become useful. It now sits on a trademark label for our foodstuffs. If anyone violates that well." She spoke with a small, dry smile, "Then the most dangerous thing in the galaxy: Denon's corporate lawyers get involve."

The threat lands not as bluster but as a quiet fact. She speaks. "There have been a few visitors leaving poor reviews for the new shops in the districts." She shrugs. That only means they have to build better products. The optimism in her voice is not loud. It is the kind that outlasts tantrums. She shrugs again, a small motion, and lets the business tone soften at the edges. "But tell me what has been going on for you, Dominique." She says the name differently than she says others, like tasting something sweet. Ayumi's eyes were checking on a few things though and she wanted to check on a few things. Where she was able to look though was impressive.

"You know that I worry. On Denon you spent all your time in corporate boss mode: tracking numbers, monitoring people, knowing which mistresses frequent which districts, or how many dancers moved through my club." She said it with a look. "Now here you are almost always in chancellor mode with the king and magister and Eadu all seeming to want you to fail. It is boring, the boards at least their motivations are easier to figure out. Profits are easy, wanting respect is easy. Some of these royals and politicians are more... what is the opposite of complicated but you think you are unique?" SHe tapped her chin to that. "Though at least Verity is cute, we really should be getting programs to encourage more female senators.... Hot female senators."

That was not living. That was inventory. She raised one eyebrow, not sharply but with a kind of patient amusement. "Though if someone is trying to steal the future late-night date kiss," she said, "I don't know if I want to know." A pause, deliberate and warm. "Unless she is cute. And not a guy." The raising of her eyebrows was there. She loved seeing what Dominique would do in some of the situations but there was also something there that she loved more. Dominique didn't blush easily, she didn't say no or rebuff but she didn't just fawn all over her. Which made it somehow much much more worth it in her opinion.

 

[Dominique Vexx]

"We don't need to replace it," Dominique agreed. "Just making it second best is enough." Why destroy Coruscant? It had its uses. All Dominique wanted was for her home to be recognized as the greatest corporate haven in the galaxy. Humble ask.

Before, Coruscant had been full of political intrigue, decimated by an assault by the Maw and others, and eager to put on the bravest face as a bastion of peace and order. Things that stymied industrial development even with the world having its share. Denon, on the other hand, might not as centrally located remain at the crossroads of several hyperlanes and didn't have all the drama. Darkwire had been a black eye, but like all black eyes they heal in time and what remains is the strongest and most capable powerhouse.

Ayumi went on to describe local economic matters, which held her friend's attention. It wasn't tedious matter as others might see it. Running a business -- and Denon was perhaps the largest -- came with its setbacks, which were really just unforeseen opportunities.

"Do you?" Dominique smiled as Ayumi spoke of her worries.

"Long as they're as sharp as you, Ayumi, I wouldn't mind more 'Hot,' female Senators in chamber." Though she wouldn't mind a few handsome men either. Regardless of sex, however, it was important they were intelligent. The stupid ones were easier to lead, but despite what some might think of her Dominique did not want to run the entire High Republic single-handedly. Smart and capable people would make sure all their hard effort did not amount to the bitter ashes of another galactic cycle gone by.

One hand rose to conceal her mouth as a soft laugh followed suit. "Ayumi, behave. There are plenty interested in me, but practically none of them measure up compared to you." Practically? Well, Dominique didn't want her friend thinking she was unrivaled. Might make her feel safe. Complacent. No one wanted it to be easy. Not at their social stratum anyway.

"I have been spending my time trying to position our resources to counter the threat the Sith pose strategically. Every time there seems to be an ideal opportunity to exchange... pleasantries with them, however, something comes up. The affair concern Corellia and Marlon Sularen, for example. Now, I worry concerning Alderaan -- though it might bring forth another chance to revisit the disposition of our Sith competition." Dominique regarded Ayumi for a beat. "It may not be Club Denon, but I do enjoy moving pieces on the board of life. Still, I have missed a clandestine Night Out."

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

"Plenty should be... more then plenty Dominique." She said it and offered a smile. "But so long as I have future ex wife status with you then I am happy." She said it and Dominiques idea about Denon not replacing Coruscant was fair though she had not been seeing much coming from it but the talks about the sith was something she could work with. "On the sith front we might be able to make some progress. Denon has been working on replicating the Blackwall and we have developed out own shroud for the system. It would allow for more protection. We have also been experimenting with our food development."

She brought it up but had the grin being wider. "The force enhanced fruits shells have proven effective in deflecting lightsabers and nullifying force energies directed towards it. The seaweed have been enriched to act as a healing wrap we can sell additionally." The smile didn't need to falter. "We'll also be able to build up a few more things with everything. Interest in Denon has increased in the good way for us after appearances. Senator Stuyveris endeavors have helped of course and the charity auctions for the gear and outfits we have used as well as the press that we command when we need it to be there. Helps."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

"Ex-Wife?" Dominique echoed with a smirk. What a strange aspiration to aim for already expecting a fallout. Far be it for Dominique to deny Ayumi her dream. The woman certainly was the most consistent romantic interest in Dominique's life. And she was both smart and capable.

Then Ayumi spoke of replicating the Blackwall. "Curious." Golden rings shifted to take in their surroundings for a moment. "Have you explored what it would take to neutralize such a barrier?" There were reasons the question had been asked, but one had to be careful the wrong ears didn't hear of it. If the enterprising Director had engaged in some parallel research, however, then Dominique felt inclined to ask.

Which led to further discussion of... Force-enhanced, lightsaber-deflecting... fruit shells? Dominique's mask held, but a slight turn of the chin and narrowing of the eyes might accompany the unexpected topic. The seaweed, on the other hand, was not as dumbfounding though it certainly would be quite the breakthrough. Bacta was obviously a proven means of healing, but it never hurt to diversify. Long as the expenses weren't exorbitant.

"I admit, your connection with Senator Stuyveris has developed surprisingly well. I almost believed she might think our two worlds irreconcilable competitors when it came to industrial pursuits." There was room for competition and other worlds being juggernauts in their own, unique ways within the Republic. Didn't mean there was enough room for literally every world to be at the peak of their market segment, however. Rivalry was healthy, but hostile clashes might be inevitable at times. Pleasing to know Denon and Druckenwell had a healthy relationship.

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

THe Ex-wife one was wonderful and at least she maintained it. "I got to have some aspirations and I know I m just a plain old Denon girl, not one as beautifully refined as yourself. My ambition only goes and takes me so far with all the boards and some of the others but they really like that we get fuinding and give our tax breaks for more profit. That tourism has seen a large increase is important for us now and the new district courts are able to move faster as we train and process requests. So I just have to hope one day you will grace me with a kiss and say we are doing good." She only offered a smile with a hand coming up.

"Yes and bypassing it, we poured some credits into funding the Needle Class. It can drop an anchor allowing the avoidance of conventional hyperspace. Letting travel between two points but it is the Aing-Tii hyperdrive that doesn't encounter interdiction that helps." She said it and stayed there. The blackwall was dangerous in its own way and operated like stormseeds and a storm. "As for research yes, it is built off of an older technology but heavily augmented and modified. That it uses the force as much as technologies is a benefit to us. The research we have for the Veils Shroud has proven effective for ourselves."

She said it with a grin and held a hand out as she showed a display of the Seaweed Strips and Sophros Fruits. "We developed the engineering technologies that would be used and the patents are held by Denon. We engineered it with top scientists who would make it so that it could be grown on any world across the galaxies. Along with all of our other food items revealed at the expo. The krayt dragon ribs were a major hit as well as the kabobs that we have set up... and Denon pies have been selling to everyone." She said it and the subject of Verity coming up brought a bigger smile to her face as she thought about the brainy Druckenwell senator.

"I mean Senator Stuyveris is incredible and she has good ideas. I prefer working with the others senators as opposed to only ever facing them in the senate chamber but most of them barely roam around outside of their offices. She has haad plenty of ideas at least and there are no complaints from be about following her lead... second best view in the senate."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

Dominique reached out to take Ayumi's hand. "Ayumi," she paused to smile, "you're too successful and too beautiful to be a plain, old, Denon girl. You live as large as you dream. If only half the population could say as much about themselves. Ignoring ships and bases, you built an artificial ocean." She stepped in closer to lay her other hand atop Ayumi's. "You are an excellent leader for Denon."

"And an insistent friend that constantly tries to inject a little adventure into my very busy schedule. Which I am thankful for." Truthfully, Dominique wasn't entirely sold on the idea of recreation for recreation's sake. She was arguably addicted to work. Perhaps not arguably at all. Nonetheless, she couldn't deny the 'intrusions' broke up the monotony of life at times. If nothing else it offered a chance to be with someone that wanted to be a friend. Denon knew a Director had few of those.

"Which is why I'm happy to see you in beautiful places and meeting new and open-minded people. You deserve it. Which leaves someone like me wondering," Dominique smiled once more as she gazed into Ayumi's eyes, "whether someone like me is worth it."

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

Listening to that a compliment and DOminique sounded strange... not because she was asking a question but because she was wondering and. "Of course you are, I might have had a vision, an ideal but I lacked the practical grounding, the spine to make it work and organize it. I was content in Upcity, the board didn't go there cause we made plenty and we had more backing." She said it though while looking at her. "But you are worth it and it makes wanting to spend time with you worth it. Even if I do have to pull the teeth to get you to relax and enjoy yourself with me. We are here in the lake counrty, we have waterfalls cascading and there are places with water so clear for swimming."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

"I was content with just Denon," Dominique chuckled. "But events do conspire to force us to expand further." People often looked to people like them -- those of unimaginable wealth and influence -- and thought they were never content with 'enough.' Whatever enough could be considered. Only, they had been content, but forced to take the next step in spite of themselves. The galaxy always looked so simple to those that didn't bear its weight.

"As for pulling teeth, the Republic's practically a bag of loth-cats. Someone has to try and keep them from devouring all their food or getting eaten by a loth-wolf."

She patted Ayumi's hand. "But that can wait for now. Swimming, is it?" Ayumi did like the opportunity for them wearing something special. Well, she'd find changing clothes was a touch easier since Dominique became Chancellor. The ever-shifting clothing she'd worn before wasn't her customary set any longer. Little time for her to adopt another persona and play among the Slicers in their own habitats. "Sounds delightful."

Ayumi Pallopides​

 

[Ayumi Pallopides]

Dominique Vexx

"Perfect." She said it and moved being able to guide them out to the other side of the room away from the landing pads and it was an enclosed part of the lake with canals going out that had been gated. "This is connected so you get everything but enclosed enough for privacy barriers. Makes it much easier in some places and the gungans have worked to make it a wonderful little area to relax." She said it while laying out the small but spacious area that could be seen. "We also have the means of access to Denon's hypergates. So we could swim in oceans of Denon should we really want to and it makes getting here much easier. Most are waiting for my ship to arrive but I can be on Naboo much faster."

 

[Dominique Vexx]

"This hypergate... how many know about it?" It could be quite convenient, but it was also a potential strategic option should things go poorly. Which led her to wonder about its security to ensure someone else didn't use it against Denon. Ayumi would have taken precautions, but these days it often seemed you could never be too careful.

"I'll have to make it a point to book an aquatic show back home for the two of us." It occurred to Dominique that Ayumi seemed to like water sport. She had built an ocean, when most would have been content with a large lake. There was something to be said about observing talented people's acrobatics in the water without being immersed in the fluid yourself.

Ayumi Pallopides​