Fire by the Sea

[Makai Dashiell]

[member="Tegaea Alcori"]


Makai was quite acclimated to salt water and shook his head at the offer to shower now. He knew a number of humans who typically scrubbed their hair after a jaunt into the ocean. Of course he typically did too but the effects of salt water on his hair - drying out and damage, he wasn't so worried about. Bright pink swimshorts were already drying, the boy leaving dripping water trails in his wake.


Brow arced at the mention of girls available for his...use. Elpsis had told him stories, naturally. Somehow Makai was fairly certain they didn't have [member="Myra Elspeth"] waiting in the wings for him, although fun with Ellie was her glaring as he ate candy and watched a holovid.


"Then I'd love to stay over. Just send the coordinates where I can park my vessel for the night. Same spot it was first in?"

 

[Tegaea Alcori]

[member="Makai Dashiell"]
“Of course, same location,” Tegaea confirmed. With a nod she headed off with her entourage.

When Makai would land he’d find that Tegaea had magically had time to clean and dress in a new outfit by the time she descended the ramp. It helped to have a pilot and an aide at all times.

Tegaea waited for Makai to land and then stepped forward to hold out her arm for him to take.
“I’d love to show you around everywhere,” she said eagerly.

She had clearly called ahead as there were several staff waiting by the door when they approached to greet the visitor. Makai would notice they were all of the female, young and pretty variety.

 

[Makai Dashiell]

[member="Tegaea Alcori"]


Makai wasn't as fabulous as Miss Alcori. Sure he had changed back into business attire(sans jacket) and his hair was now drying in slight curls on his head. Miss Alcori was in a stunning dress,complete with a new hairstyle and makeup. Impressive if he had to say so. He took her arm to be escorted around the villa, genuinely pleased with the location.


It seemed all the younger, most beautiful staff had been called out for whatever reason. Greetings? He'd be blind to say they weren't all drop-dead gorgeous and it made him wonder what the screening process was for jobs with Firemane.


"I'd love the five cred tour. Beautiful villa, you stay here often?"

 

[Tegaea Alcori]

[member="Makai Dashiell"]
The screening process was not quite as sordid as the Masculine Anti-Defamation League claimed, but there clearly was some credit given to a shapely form and winning smile! And of course an ability to keep secrets.

“This is our home now most of the time. We have offices and residences elsewhere, and occasionally when we are on ships for long periods needs must that we stay there. However, home is where the heart is, I think, and that is especially becoming true for here. The weather is pleasant, the surrounds incredible, and we can afford to make life here very comfortable.”

And so she took Makai on a tour of Firehome. Or at least the parts open to public view. She did show Makai [member="Elpsis Kerrigan-Alcori"]’s room. Despite the efforts of the maids the room was a bit…turbulent.

“I’ll have a room readied for you downstairs. Excuse me just a moment, I’m going to get things organised. Harmony, please take Makai and show him his room and get him anything he might want to eat and relax.”

Harmony curtseyed and grinned at Makai. “Follow me, sir,” she said with a soft purr. There was more than a little light flirting there.

 

[Makai Dashiell]

[member="Tegaea Alcori"]


"I think you've made an excellent choice. Much different than Mon Cal, more....raw? In a way. The outdoors seem less of an afterthought here but that may be due to the nature of aquatic species on Dac."


Being partially aquatic, he could appreciate both. Makai was firmly an 'outdoor boy' and was itching to explore the surrounding area. Business came first however and he would find time to 'play' later on after his services were no longer needed by Miss Alcori. There was a snort of laughter at Elpsis' room but it was just how he suspected. Trashing it would be no use but he would poke around just to annoy his adopted big sister.


Attention quickly shifted to the beautiful woman who came to finish the five credit tour. Makai had to remind himself to close his mouth and not look like an overly lusty schoolboy. It was best to remind himself that the woman was probably paid to flirt with him rather than actually finding his odd half-aquatic appearance attractive. The only girl who thought his scales were 'pretty' was [member="Myra Elspeth"] and he thought her crazy for it.


"Makai is just fine, sir is far too stuffy."

 

[Tegaea Alcori]

[member="Makai Dashiell"]
Makai was of course correct. Harmony was paid a considerable amount to be a good host and to be interested and helpful to all guests. Still, Makai was a good looking young man, and Harmony might have thought as much, scales or no.

“As you wish, Makai,” she said, drawing the last word out into a purr. She walked with a considerable wiggle of her rear, just for Makai’s benefit.

Makai was shown to a very nicely appointed guest room on the ground floor. It had an attached bathroom, a bed, table, chair and all the usual luxury accoutrements.

“Can I get you anything at all, Makai?” Harmony asked with a wide smile.

 

[Makai Dashiell]

[member="Tegaea Alcori"]


"Hmn? Oh, no Miss. Thank you..."


Makai wasn't sure how exactly he had gotten to the lavish guest room. He figured getting his bag out of the shuttle would be a priority soon enough. He didn't want to admit that he wasn't quite paying attention after Harmony took over for the tour. Nor did he want a bunch of ladies, servants or not, carrying his things. Wasn't the Dashiell way.


"I'll be out shortly."


Makai remembered he didn't go up stairs. Seemed to be confined to one wing of the villa, which would make the most sense in his humble opinion. Hand ran through unruly hair, debating if he wanted to get his things now or wait until after dinner. Judging by Miss Alcori's attire, it was going to be a fairly formal affair.

 

[Tegaea Alcori]

[member="Makai Dashiell"]
Harmony smiled and closed the door softly.

When he exited another girl was waiting there, this time an Eldorai. She smiled.
“Good day, sir, I am Madea, is there anything I can get for you? A drink, a snack? We have a pool if you were interested, or I can take you on a tour outside to look at the grounds. Your wish is my command!”
She had a little smirk though. A house full of pretty trolls, just what a growing lad needed!

 

[Makai Dashiell]

[member="Tegaea Alcori"]


Makai thought he has been safe emerging from the room. He would expect the servants to be off taking care of the women that actually signed their paychecks, chiefly Miss Alcori. The teenaged half-Galan thought he was going to be able to find his way out of the large mansion and then back to his ship alone. Sometimes a boy wanted to get lost and not embarrassed on his own.


"Uh, hello Ma'am." Clearly he couldn't win. "Maybe? I just need to go back out to my ship and grab a bag...I don't think Miss Alcori is the type to approve of wrinkled shirts at her dinner table."

 

[Tegaea Alcori]

[member="Makai Dashiell"]
“You are completely correct, sir, the Mistress likes everything to be in place,” Madea replied with a nod.

“I’ll take you out there, follow me!”

Back out into the sun they went, following the path to the landing pad. Madea walked beside Makai, giving him an encouraging smile now and then, but otherwise not talking until he arrived at his destination.

 

[Makai Dashiell]

[member="Tegaea Alcori"]


Makai followed silently, remembering how to leave the expansive villa this time rather than staring like a slack-jawed idiot. The way to his ship from out the door was much easier, he had remembered taking in the landscaping and sea views along the way.Waves beat against and retreated from the shore in a relaxing fashion, making a mental note to prop open his window in the villa later.


"You don't have to be overly nice or helpful to me. You can drop the entire 'servant' thing,uh...thats not really my speed."

 

[Tegaea Alcori]

[member="Makai Dashiell"]
Madea gave him an amused look. “Thank you, sir, but it’s my job to be overly nice and helpful to all guests. I wouldn’t be much of a host if I wasn’t. But if you want, I can call you Makai if you’d prefer things a little less formal. Most gentlemen like the respect and attention.”

It was easy to see why. The Eldorai was giving off signals that she would be quite happy to give him lots more attention and respect in private if he wished.

But she held off and let him go to his ship and collect his gear. When he returned Madea smiled.
“Got everything you needed, Makai?” she asked politely.