Luminosity

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

Relina stood up and gave a nod of agreement. "Fair enough, then. Let's go back home." she said. As she lead onto the checkpoint where her things were being held for safekeeping, she added, "And just as well, my sister and I have similar tastes in men, I've noticed. Historically, we have had competitions between us for which one of us would have been better suited for someone that suited our fancy." she said with a giggle. Looking back on such things, it was quite funny. "I recall a Commander... a man named Beck, that she and I both had interest in. I myself was a Commander at the time and thus, I could seek an outing with him on shore leave. My sister beat me to him.... I mean, we look exactly alike, think similarly, have nearly the same voice, same overall sense of style, and even tastes in music, food, and drink... although not always at the same time. So I had to wonder what she had that I didn't. I found out that it was just awkward for him to be seeing me when we were both officers in the Navy." she explained.

Relina retrieved her belongings, placing them where they were previously. "And you know, I cannot explain the connection my sister and I have. it really is as if we can read each other's minds at times. Certainly she knows I was in danger long before the media appeared." she added as she headed to the airspeeder.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

"Similar tastes in men, you say?" He cracked with a chuckle as she began to describe her and her sisters competitions over the same man. "And apparently I fit into that interest somehow" The Jedi would joke. Though it was quite funny to hear the stories about how Relina had come just second to her twin sister because she had decided to be a commanding officer as well. How quaint. The position that should have let her win had ended up being her downfall.

He nodded to her statement as he headed to the airspeeder along with her. "Sounds like it" He would remark.

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

Relina would start the speeder and took off, taking a different route this time. "You fit into that category because, to us, you are an attractive man and a hero. Just as, I am sure, every woman appreciates a man who would defend and protect her, I am no different. Granted I am raised in a matriarchal society where power is held by those with the wit and means to retain it, chivalry in men is still seen as a positive and desirable quality. Further, I personally have an appreciation for your wit." she said as she pulled up and sharply banked around a floating communications array. She'd then gently fall into the nearest air-lane that headed toward the Palace of Saint Clavelle, which could be seen atop its seaside cliff perch a short distance away.

Relina chuckled a bit as she made such a manoeuvre. Flying was second nature to her and her reaction time with a flying machine was almost Jedi-quick. Relina was aware that she was allegedly Force sensitive, but didn't place too much stock into the idea. Then it crossed her mind, briefly, that if this were so, perhaps she could learn how to make practical use of it. becoming a Jedi like Josh, however, might not be for her, but surely dabbling with the Force couldn't hurt, could it? They would traverse a tunnel that would lead around Saint Clavelle's Square toward the cliff.

Soon, there were home without a hitch, Relina landing the speeder neatly in the Palace's hangar bay. She'd then approach the fighter and examined it. The missiles that had been laid out earlier weren't on the floor anymore, the racks they were rolled out on put away in their proper homes. "It looks like my baby has been rearmed." she said, her gaze drifting toward the fuel line. The reading on the refueling system screen indicated that it had stopped pumping. The fighter was ready for launch anytime. "What do you think of him?' she asked Josh, tracing a finger along the edge of a forward swept wing.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

Josh smirked faintly at her answer. "I'll take that as a compliment" He would tease. "And I'd say you're quite attractive yourself. The both of you, technically, I guess, since you look pretty much the same" The Jedi Master would joke, his hand raising up to brush a bit of golden blonde hair aside that had been obstructing his vision. Though he couldn't help but chuckle a little more when she mentioned she had an appreciation for his wit. "Then I guess I'll just have to show off that wit more often, won't I?" Josh would tease in return. "As for the protection... Well, part of it's just me being a Jedi. At the same time, you're a friend. A friend who's been someone I can trust a long time. If there's any way I can keep these guys from kicking your ass - since I think the only one who can boot you in the ass is me, albeit playfully - then I'll do it"

He didn't seem all that bothered by her maneuvers. Letting Jak take the wheel of a speeder while drunk on several occasions, and even the wheel of a starship prepared him for anything that Relina could throw his way. Finally, after several smooth moves later, they would find themselves arriving. He noted the missiles on the vessal having been re-armed when Relina would bring it up, and he smirked a bit. "Looks good. I'll have to show you my new starship when I set it up... Well, not new. I've had it awhile but only really recently had the resources to pay the upkeep" He would admit. "So it still has that new... Thing. I don't know about smell. It's been in a hanger awhile" He cracked.

He smirked at her and nodded a bit, that was the indication that he was going to meet her at the pool area as he would walk off. He'd leave her to find Aless and bring her over. The Jedi would find himself at the pool area later on, no shirt on, but swim trunks on at least. Well, Aless would certainly get her wish of seeing the muscularity that Relina had gotten to see before at least. He would sit down on a chair and wait.

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

Relina only hoped she didn't have to use her fighter in any official capacity in a vendetta with the House that wanted her out of the way. it crossed her mind to make sure a proper diagnostic was done to make sure the ship was in top shape. "R-9. Please run a full diagnostic on the ship." she ordered her astromech, the co-pilot she had since joining the Angels. The droid was white with chrome trim and a blue tertiary trim, the colours of the squadron. The ship's shape was sleek, angular with a few bevels here and there, and carried everything internally. One familiar with military systems and designs might realise that it was a passive stealth fighter designed to deflect scanning sensor signals away from their source without the need for expensive electronic countermeasures behind mere ion chaff and flares. The cockpit was opaque and coloured the same as the rest of the ship. It was likely it was armoured and had a one-way projection display inside of it that could possibly give the pilot an even better view of their surroundings than a traditional bubble canopy could.

Relina then went on to change into a swimsuit and fetch her twin. After a time, both women came out to the pool deck to meet Josh, both in identical swimsuits, the same kind Relina wore the night before. They both had their hair up in buns, too. Were it not for Relina's military tattoo, one might have a hard time telling them apart. Relina picked up three small glasses and a bottle of brandy before climbing into the hot tub with her sister. The warm water was nearly to their collar-bones when they sat down in it. Relina would pass the glasses around and both women looked Josh over with approval.

"Do you care for a drink?" she asked him.

"You weren't kidding, Relina. A fine specimen, he is." Aless replied.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

Well, they had arrived. He smiled faintly once they had arrived, noting their identical bathing suits. If it weren't for the tattoo on Relina, he wouldn't be able to tell which one was Relina, and which one was Aless. He would follow them to the hot tub, making sure -on purpose- to walk -behind- the both of them, letting them go first. Ladies first? Well, that was the idea. But he also wanted a good front row of the action. He took care, hoping that he wouldn't be caught, to check out Relina's buxom rear end the most he could without getting caught. And for good measure? Happened to check out Aless a little as well. Why not, right? What was better then one Relina? Two Relinas, he supposed. It was a bit of an attraction, maybe just thinking she was hot. They look alike, so he guessed that meant the both of them were.

Once they were settled into the hot tub, he would nod and take the offer of the drink, smiling a bit. "Thanks" He remarked, and laughed toward Aless's comment. "You're no slouche yourself" The Jedi would tease. He looked them over a moment, but seemed more interested when they were... Turned around. Guess that was just his type, huh?

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

"I... am not certain I completely understand your slang, Mr. Joshua. So... thank you, I think." Aless replied, taking the small flat-bottomed glass into her hands.

Relina opened the bottle and would fill Josh's first, then her sister's, before her own. Placing the bottle on the deck behind her, she'd raise her glass. "To our hero. He did wonderfully today." she said with a smile and held her glass out to touch the others.

"Ah, Something happened this morning, Relina. Was it... another attack?" Alessandra asked. It would seem she didn't catch the news by the way she questioned her sister.

Relina nodded. "Yes. A high-speed chase, no less. Joshua took care of the problem in a way I wouldn't have expected, but had it not been for him, I might have been in worse trouble before Hapan Security arrived." she answered. Under the bubbling water, Relina would get flirtatious herself and would reach over to Josh with her leg such that it would touch his. She'd take a sip of brandy and sat back otherwise. "And we know who is behind the attacks. You might not like what you are about to hear." she added.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

"I'm teasing, but yeah, pretty much I'd say you're quite the looker, if that clears it up" The Jedi would clear up, rolling his eyes, but laughing nonetheless and waiting for his glass to be filled before raising it. "Oh come on" He remarked, chuckling. "It was nothing" He said, but shrugged and tapped his glass with the others, before taking a drink. After the long two days he'd had, he was thrilled to be able to kick back and have a few drinks in a nice, relaxing hot tub. With two beautiful women to boot.

He allowed Relina to fill Aless in on the attack and what had happened. But it was the flirtatious little attack of her own that made him smirk over at Relina. Luckily, he was sitting nearby her, so his retaliation would be swift and easy. He allowed his arm to slowly sink into the water as the one holding his glass rested against the edge of the hot tub. He would slowly move his arm, and just when Relina was relaxed, he would strike - pinching her rear good.

He did naught but smirk over at her and relax with both his arms relaxed against the edge now. He took a breath and waited for Relina to drop the news of who was responsible.

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

"House Kel." she said to her sister who eagerly awaited the shroud to be lifted off this mystery.

Lady Zhan gasped. "Te'Swaxif'e'Le!" She exclaimed, in Hapan, actually swearing, which she did less frequently than Relina did. "Are you certain?"

Relina looked to Josh, then back to Aless. "We got a confession after Joshua talked to her. Further, once she opened up, that is what she told us. I'm not sure what Joshua did to make her open up, however. Miss Tamm was rather resistant to talk at first. She was afraid of more than being... permanently relocated to Relephon 8." she added, taking another sip of the pleasant intoxicant.

Relina then added further, as an afterthought. "Hapan Security will continue the investigation and I declared the entirety of the interrogation classified as a matter of our security. I plan to move against House Kel swiftly, but as subtly as possible at first. We will need to lock down the Dammerung to cut off any supplies to House Kel and to prevent any damages to the family business. Further, Alarah might know about the plot, as i believe it is her brother who is the pawn in this little game of dejarik."

Relina then felt her bottom being touched by something, then pinch her. She jumped a little, looking down at the water between her and Josh, only to see his hand there. She blushed, but said nothing. She'd get even later.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

Joshua would allow for her to explain the situation to Aless. "Aye. I know a few tricks for interrogation. Was able to peacefully get her to open up on everything, unless she's a Jedi Master in disguise, there was no way in hell that she could have lied" The Jedi would explain. "I'd like to hope that Alarah isn't involved but... The evidence points toward it. It's not very likely that she'd not know if her family was trying to assassinate the Ducha and her family"

"We're doing our best to protect our would-be assassin, since fear was mainly what drove her actions, as much as I don't like what she did. What our next move is once House Kel is cut off.... Well, that's up to you and your sister really. I'll be here to help best I can. It's the least I can do for your hospitality"

He looked over at Relina when she seemed to notice the bottom pinch, and he would greet her with a devious smile.

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

Relina looked at Josh with a lofted brow and a certain glimmer in her eyes. "Don't start something if you cannot finish it, dear." she said in a hushed tone, issuing a challenge of her own. Aless noticed, but didn't say anything. Frankly, she felt a sympathy sensation a moment after Relina felt the pinch.

Looking back to her sister, Relina got back to business. "Their attempt on me is sufficient grounds for war... House Zhan hasn't been involved in a serious vendetta since our Great-Grandmother's time.... and that one was a generations-old blood feud that resulted in House DeCroix's eradication and the seizure of their assets. I would prefer it if we can simply seize Tuila Toria Kel and make an example of her." she said, pausing to take another sip. "Our weapons should be for fighting pirates and invaders stupid enough to attempt penetration of Her Majesty's territory, not agaisnt our own, so far as it can be helped."

Aless nodded in firm agreement. "Yes. Infighting is not a desirable thing at all. Even worse is it when infighting involves militant bloodshed. I will confer with the Queen Mother on this matter. But... this might explain why Baratheon has suddenly taken an interest in me. If it is as you say, then what shall i do in the meantime? Shall I play along and draw them out, possibly?"

Relina mulled this idea over a bit, looking to Josh for his opinion. So far, his counsel has proven to be worth listening to.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

She wanted to play that game, did she? The Jedi would look Relina dead in the eyes, an amused, playful smirk crossing his tender lips as he would move a golden bang from his eyes. "Do your worst.... Sweetcheeks" He would remark right back in a hushed tone to meet her own. His hand moved again, beneath the water. This time, he patted her rear a few times. Not pinched it, just patted it, repeatedly, his eyes never leaving hers. The challenge... Had been accepted. And just to up the ante, he let his palm rest on the cheek of her rear, rubbing against it playfully for a few moments, letting it linger before taking his hand back, and finishing his drink before placing the glass on the edge beside him.

He allowed them to get back to business from there. What truly interested him was the fact that the man that had been mentioned earlier in the family had suddenly started to take interest in Aless. It was just as Relina had predicted. Off Relina... Marry Aless... Off Aless... Seize the assets and all that came with it.

"All I can say is that we need to get this handled and out of the way quickly and smoothly" Josh would advise. "If Alarah is involved, then there's ways for her to use the influence she's had with you and your people to her advantage. She's been here with you many times, I've seen it"

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

"Get it by your hands" (Quadra)

Relina reached under the water and would try to firmly seize Josh's wrist, somewhat amused by his new brand of bravery. "You are quite brave, Joshua." she said. Relina was dainty, about average height for a Human female, but she only appeared delicate. She was stronger than her size let on and what appeared to be the soft, exquisitely feminine morphological features of such a being was toned muscle. Granted, a male could still overpower her physically, as muscle-mass was something masculine levels of testosterone often promoted, but she could make them work for it, at least. If she maintained her grip, she'd simply move his hand between them and put her's into his. She gave him a look that said plainly that she'd deal with him later.

"Yes... Joshua has a point and thus military control of Paragon Enterprises headquarters is a priority. I'll have Alarah confined to her office with communications and Holonet access offline. From there I am debating on sending a lance of marines to the Kel estate. The sooner Toria is bound by law, the sooner the conflict can be over with." She said, taking another sip before setting the empty glass aside for the moment.

"I'm just having a difficult time getting used to the idea that House Kel is behind all of this. It's treason, for Athena's sake!" Aless said. This was troubling to her. "I sincerely hope Alarah isn't part of this herself."

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

The Jedi would simply allow it, smirking daringly at Relina in response. Part of him was tempted to use the fact she took his hand to pull her right onto his lap and tickle her silly. But with the plans being made, he'd wait until the talks were concluded before he'd do -that- he supposed. He allowed the playful handhold to continue as Relina would continue to relay her plans.

"I'd hope she isn't. But it seems pretty likely" Joshua would hate to admit, letting out a sigh. "It just seems too obvious at this point. But we can all hope. But I agree, the first and upmost thing to do is deal with Toria. Once that's done, then we can deal with the smaller fish" Josh would advise.

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

Relina nodded, as did her twin. "preferably with as little blooshed as possible." She amended Josh's statement. "Perhaps an orbital insertion should be done to deliver the lance directly to the Tuila's estate. Such would certainly be quick and decisive... shock and awe, no?" she asked, looking between them.

Aless seemed to agree as she nodded. "They will put up a fight, though. It is like cornering a firedrake. At least, that is what I would expect of them."

Relina nodded. "Yes. I expect as much. Of course, I also expect them to be expecting us, so, just as well." she said, as if the latter point didn't bother her. Frankly, her mind was in battle scenario mode, which meant her personal priority was to cover her bases. She'd grip Josh's hand a bit more tightly. "I haven't been to Temple in a long time, come to think of it..."

Aless delicately finished her drink. "Since when were you a Wayist?" She asked.

Relina replied, "They imply everyone is a Wayist and only eventually come into the realisation of it, if only philosophically. But if the Goddesses do exist, perhaps it should be to Athena I should send my prayer, hmm?" It was hard to tell if she was being serious or sarcastic. Incidentally, Relina wasn't much for religion. She would change the subject for now, planning to order the seizure of Paragon's HQ before dinner. "Tell me, Joshua, do you have a religion?"

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

"A surprise orbital assault would be good, but they're likely expecting us by now. Technically... I could probably go in incognito and assassinate them myself, but I'm a Jedi, not a political assassin, so I wouldn't do it even if you paid me a hundred times what they were paying your servant" The Jedi would remark, letting out a sigh. "It's likely a direct assault will end up being necessary, a direct confrontation, even if I don't like it. Unless you have another way"

He noted her squeezing his hand a little more and moved his hand lower down, even with her hand holding his, and playfully pinched her rump with what fingers he could spare that Relina hadn't taken hold of. When he was asked about his religion, the Jedi shrugged in response. "I'm a Jedi, sweetheart, the Force is all I know" He spoke calmly.

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

Relina jumped a bit again when she was pinched against the resistance of her arm's strength. At any rate, there wasn't that much in her bottom's flesh to really pinch, considering most of her figure was muscle with a healthily thin layer of fat. Therefore, the action of pinching her on the bottom resulted in a sharp sensation which would trigger a resisting reaction instantly. She'd just attempt to kick his foot with her's in response with a wry grin and look that basically said she got the hint and he'd be paying for it later on. "Yes. I wouldn't think to send you to handle this in a way similar to how she attempted to. I'd be no better, first of all, and I'd be putting you in unnecessary danger. I prefer to play dejarik aggressively, considering I have the pieces necessary." she said.

Aless sighed and rolled her eyes, finally deciding to say something about Josh and Relina's fooling around. "Need I leave you two alone?" she asked.

Relina looked at her and shook her head. "No... I'm sorry, Aless. I'll get even with him later." she said, glancing at Josh again with that devious look.

"Anyway. I didn't want to actually do anything without informing you and hearing your input on the matter. Declaring vendetta isn't something that should be done lightly, but our enemy has proven dangerous and I fear the attacks will not cease until they are made to." Relina said, getting serious again.

Aless nodded slowly. "You have my approval. I will bring this before Her Majesty's Peerage Council and handle the political aspects of the matter. This is a fair case for a legitimate declaration of war. My greatest concern is for those who might be caught int he crossfire."

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

He nodded a bit, though smirked when Aless would finally acknowledge their fooling around. He shook his head. "No need" He said. "But it sounds like you want a few touches there yourself, Aless" He remarked cheekily, motioning her over to the other side of him from Relina. "I don't mind complying" He teased with a playful wink, trying not to burst out laughing. They should know by now that he was a major tease. And he didn't mind cracking a few flirts toward the both of them, he doubted either one would mind.

To Relina stating he'd pay for it, he looked over at her and stuck his tongue out at her. "Oh, I'd like to see you try" He would tease.

He relaxed against the edge and let them talk their political stuff. Wasn't all that much he could add to the matter, after all.

[member="Relina Zhan"]

 

[Relina Zhan]

[member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

"2100 hours. Don't be late. I think you know where" she said evenly. Her sister simply reached for the bottle of brandy and her glass, pouring herself another drink. She wouldn't get involved further. This one, she figured, Relina could have. She simply hoped Relina could make a proper gentleman of the Jedi.

As a way to figuratively put her foot down, she'd create a little diversion by getting up to fetch a small remote device and bringing it back. She rather quickly got back into the water, as the sudden absence of heat from the tub made her bare legs and wet lower and mid torso cold rapidly. Hot tubs were great for relaxing and socialising, but everyone hated getting out of them, likely for that reason. A hologram appeared from a projector somewhere above, probably one of the enclosure's support struts, and the first thing that appeared was a kind of sport event.

"OH! Gallinore is playing!" Relina said, pointing to the holovid. What was portrayed was what appeared to be some sort of contact sport involving a ball that was neutrally buoyant in what appeared to be an underwater environment. Five players on each of two teams seemed to be vying for possession of the ball and on either side of the gigantic spherical pool was a glowing goal, one red and one blue. There were glowing platforms suspended in the pool and for the players to be able to move the way they were, it was likely the manipulation of gravity in the reverse of a repulsor field was involved. The players wore uniforms that seemed to be made of a neoprene-like material and had goggles and a small respirator held in their mouths. It didn't take long before the submarine mayhem ensued when one player on a team that wore white, silver, and blue caught the wayward ball.

"Score is... nothing to nothing.... We're playing Charubah." Aless pointed out. "This should get interesting. Tell me, do they have sports like this where you come from, Mr. Joshua?" she asked.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

Josh smirked over at Relina at her statement. "Alright" He remarked. He decided to grab the bottle once Aless was done with it and pour himself another drink, taking a sip. Seems Aless wasn't interested in his offer, and he chuckled. Her loss, all she had to do was ask and he would have given her at least a few. Same went for Relina, really. Maybe a few spankings at that too... Speaking of spankings, he watched as Relina would get up, blatantly checking out her rear this time. This time, he didn't even care if Aless or even Relina caught him. Now it was a downright tease and flirt. Maybe even a challenge. What would she do? Tease him back with that knowledge of where his eyes were? Or flat out shove it in his face? It depended on her personality, he supposed. But the challenge was thrown... How would she take it?

Once he had enough for the moment of checking out Relina, he would look over at the holovid. He could almost swear he recognized the sport from somewhere, but it didn't ring every bell. To Aless's question, he nodded a bit. "A few. But nothing I pay too much attention to" He remarked. "They did a sort of martial arts fighting though... I actually did some training in it in my spare time. A fellow Jedi Master taught me how to wrestle too" He added, before looking over at Relina. "Perhaps we can wrestle sometime" He teased with a wily grin.

[member="Relina Zhan"]