On the Run (Siobhan)

[Laina Silvias]

"Thank you, Siobhan." She said softly, with a catalogue there was no doubt that she could take more time to look through the options and find the perfect things for her little girl. The ebony-haired woman then gave a nod, "I'm trying not to. It's just a little hard for me." A sigh followed, "I don't exactly have much, and didn't come from much. It's hard to see money spent, especially these kinds of numbers. It's just strange to see. And stranger still for it not to be a big deal. I do, appreciate it. I don't want you to think anything else of me. It's just this is kind of new. Never been able to just walk in a store and get anything I want at all. It's still a bit odd to me. I'm sure I'll get used to it in time."

Laina purred quietly as Sio stroked a hand across her belly. Such touches were incredibly comforting to the amazon, reminding her of better times back home. The kiss, hardly took her by surprise. This kind of affect she was truly used to, and was quick to return the kiss. A smile appeared on her lips as she pulled away. Certainly these were comforts that she needed more of, far more often. For Laina had been lonely for a long time, ever since she'd left her home behind. Not that she'd ever openly admit she'd been lonely. Pride would keep her from saying such things.

As Sio limped to the counter, Laina was about to follow when Mei-Ling stopped her. She glanced back listening to the woman's words. "I will try. Still odd, very odd to me. Never met a person like her before. Then again, the people I have met aren't shining examples of humanity. I've noticed she seems to like little Morrigan, and me. It's hard to miss such things, and she isn't exactly subtle about it." The amazon whispered in reply.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


"Subtlety is overrated, dear. Did she already tell you about the orgy we've got scheduled late afternoon?" Mei-Ling whispered into Laina's ear, winking at her. Tone and delivery made it unclear whether she was joking or being serious. Then again, with this family, who knew?


In any case, it seemed Siobhan had heard at least part of the conversation. "What are you two whispering about? I love your kiddo, Laina. I can't wait till she's born and I can finally hold her, sing her a lullaby, play with her," Siobhan exclaimed happily. For her part Mei-Ling rolled her eyes. "What?" Siobhan demanded when she heard the Atrisian snicker.


"Nothing, boss. Nothing at all. You're sooo cute when you get all motherly. Are you gonna put on an apron any time soon?" Mei-Ling snarked. For a moment or two Siobhan wondered whether it might be a tad petty to trip her or give her a public spanking, but the Atrisian would probably enjoy it too much.


"I am always super cute," Siobhan declared, daring anyone to disagree with her. "And your lack of respect will be discussed thoroughly when we're home. I think someone here needs some discipline," At book club, where you clubbed people with books. And so she, with the others in tow, made her way to the counter, where they paid for the crib and clothes. As it turned out the price was quite significant, though Siobhan did not bat an eyelash at all the money that was being spent. Outside of the shop there was a holographic screen hanging from the wall, where a newscaster was describing the latest mishaps at the galactic stock exchange. Apparently a couple banks had gone bust and were now demanding a bailout. However, many ordinary people evidently did not like the idea of paying for this with their money and so Fondor and other planets were being rocked by protests.

 

[Laina Silvias]

"Oh, I wasn't complaining about it in the least. It's refreshing to see such forwardness. It's a rare trait outside of my homeworld where such desires are very much are the forefront of our actions and words." The woman lifted a brow and glanced to Mei-Ling. "I do hope you are serious." She deadpanned. After all, for her such fun events had been something she'd missed for a while now. And well Laina was a woman with needs and desires. It was only natural! "Orgys are so much fun."

The dark haired woman turned to Sio as it seemed she'd caught on to a little of their conversation. "Oh, nothing .... Nothing at all." Trying to claim innocence, not that it worked. "You and me both, darling. I can't wait for her to get here at last." She said foldly as she ran a slow hand across her belly. Far too excited for the little one to be with her, to play with her, to get to know her and raise her into the woman she'd one day become.

"You really are." Confirming that thought for Siobhan. Laina couldn't help it. Her gaze shifted to the Atrisian for a moment, just smiling. Discipline always was such a beautiful thing. "As long as I can watch." She quipped.

Then her attention turned to the holographic screen. Laina paused, looking at it for a moment as she tried to figure out what they reporters were talking about. "Stockmarket? What the feth is that?" Clearly the concept was entirely foreign to her. As for why people were protesting over it, that part also wasn't exactly making much sense to her.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


Siobhan found Laina's reaction simply adorable! "Err, it's an, uh, exhange where you can buy and sell assets and shares of companies, resources and so on. Like, you could buy shares of in Firemane's mines and thus be entitled to some of the profits. People buy up shares in the hopes of getting rich...and often it goes wrong. Like it just did. Then they get whiny about losing their money," She was not really good at explaining this and realised it. "It's basically a high-class, intergalactic gambling den." That seemed to be an explanation she liked a lot more!

 

[Laina Silvias]

Laina shook her head, trying to make a bit of sense out of that before she made a comment. "If they willingly gamble away their money on a whim, and it goes wrong .... It's their own damn fault. They've no one to blame but themselves. Such fools in the galaxy, never cease to amaze me with their stupidity, and their want for someone else to fix what they themselves did." She sighed softly, "A high class gambling den sounds about right, with real stakes that affect the real word. Again, complete fools. I imagine it's not even that hard to manipulate it. Just have to know the tricks. If they are so stupid to part with their money in such a way ... There's no guarantee that someone won't find a way to take complete advantage of it."

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


"Agreed. If people want to risk their money like that, they shouldn't expect others to bail them out." Clearly Siobhan would have strong opinions about subsidising Greece or East Germany. Especially East Germany. Bloody Communists! "Hmm. Speaking of ways to take advantage...you did mention you had farsight," Siobhan said, with a broad grin on her face. "I have a friend with the gift who uses it to predict which shares will be valuable and worth investing in."


"Boss, you're not about to propose cheating at the stock exchange with space magic?" Mei-Ling asked with mock horror.


Siobhan just looked totally innocent. "It's not cheating at all, more like reverse insider trading! You mind?"


In response Mei-Ling just shrugged her toned shoulders. "No, not at all. I don't invest there! Not everyone here can afford it!"

 

[Laina Silvias]

Laina shook her head. The things civilized people did, sometimes just completely baffled her. Such a foolish venture seemed damn stupid to her. "They really should. They got themselves into that mess. It's their own freaking fault that they are in that situation. It's their loss and no one at all should have to save them from themselves." The amazon said firmly.

To Siobhan's next words, Laina lifted a brow and considered the prospect for a moment. "Well it is a talent I have, farsight. It's certainly had its uses over the years. Though, this is something I've not even thought about. Then again a 'stock market' was not something I knew about until a few minutes ago." She gave a quick shrug her shoulders. "If they are so foolish as to waste their money in such a way .... Who am I to not help show them the error of their ways? If it benefits us in the process, I certainly will not mind. Not at all."

Laina chuckled at the exchange between Mei-Ling and Siobhan, "It's not cheating, not at all. It's just knowing where the backdoor is, and using that to our advantage. Nothing more, nothing less." She said with a grin.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


"I totally agree with you," Siobhan said enthusiastically. "I'm happy you're so agreeable. It's something you can easily do while in the house without straining yourself much." Siobhan did not see it in terms of Laina repaying her help because she did not think she needed to, but it would give Laina something to occupy her time with and help the company. Besides, this meant they could buy Morrigan even more nice things.


"More money for us. Yay! Long as it doesn't get in the way of the scheduled orgy," Mei-Ling chimed in. "Welcome to the family business, Laina. I'll make sure you're comfortable while making money via space magic," This one is wondering what would happen if every big player on the stock market hired prophets to cheat the system. Perhaps then the stock exchange would have to hire Force-users of its own to cloud their vision.


For her part Siobhan shook her head. "And people say I'm the oversexed one," she muttered. Still she gave the Atrisian woman and Laina a kiss. "So where to next? Get some nice clothes for you, Laina? Ashira's Mall is just over there."


"And Ardarvia's Dungeon is just a block away," Mei-Ling said innocently. At the look Siobhan gave her she shrugged. "What? Just pointing out a good place for Laina to learn more about...Eldorai culture. You know how highly they value 'discipline'."

 

[Laina Silvias]

Laina smiled happily, "Glad you do. And you're right, the task is a simple one. It's at least something that I can do for you guys while I'm at home dealing with the little one in the coming months." It seemed a simple and stress free task for her. At least this way she wouldn't get completely bored.
The dark haired woman lifted a brow, "Get in the way of the orgy? No, never will happen. Not when such bonding time between women is absolutely vital to our health, and wellbeing." Clearly, her views were a bit abnormal but no doubt they'd align nicely with Sio's.

Laina then glanced between the two women, at first not exactly catching on. "As in a sex dungeon? We're debating between clothing or that? Is that even a debate? Because it should never be a debate. Some things are just far too good to debate." The Amazon, gave a shrug, "But if we must go clothes shopping, then I suppose we can. I do need a few things. Didn't exactly come with much when I got here. Well, came with nothing but what I was wearing, so there is that." Clothes were needed sure, but so was sex!

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


They were totally on the same wavelength! Someone who understood Siobhan's belief that sex was absolutely vital. "You are so right, darling. Bonding time is absolutely essential for a healthy life. It is important that we worship the power of the divine female together and share this with as many worthy women as possible. A life of abstinence is just plain...unhealthy for your body and soul."


For her part Mei-Ling just chuckled. "You two should tell that to the reporters the next time you get interviewed, boss. Ideally on live television talking to that prudish journo from GNN. Didn't she queen so much later on about you?" she asked innocently.


Siobhan just responded with a shrug and huff. "queen had a stick up her arse bigger than Aleidis' delusions. Stupid, stuck-up Fondorians are such ignorant prudes. Guns and big laser cannons are fine, but show a nipple and it's the end of the world," she huffed. Clearly she did not like the people there much. "Anyhow, let's go shopping. Don't worry, Laina, we'll go to the sex dungeon soon as well." Ahead of them lay Ashira's Mall, a temple to the glories and wonders of consumerism. Not so long ago Siobhan had been here shopping with Coryth.

 

[Laina Silvias]

Laina just smiled. It was so wonderful to meet a human outside of her tribe, that just got it. That sex and sexuality were incredibly vital parts of life. It was completely normal, unlike what most people in this writer's country believe. Damn prudes! "Oh relieving it is to hear you say that. It's so hard to find anyone who thinks this way.... And I could not agree more. Abstinence is evil on a whole host of levels. Must have been a man who thought up that idea, so we'd be more wanting when they finally got their paws on us ladies."

Laina giggled hearing Mei-Ling's words. "What is it with prudes this side of the galaxy? They need a proper education in sex." She said with a shake of her head. "Maybe we could change her mind ...." A bright smile spread across her lips.

The Amazon shook her head once more, "I never really understood people like that. It just seems so very incredibly, unnatural." Laina scooted a little closer to Siobhan, taking the woman's hand in hers. "Shopping it is then, sex dungeons later. A shame to wait though, with such lovely women." Of course, Laina still had to try and divert things a little sooner to the dungeon. It was just in her nature. Of course, ahead of them was Ashira's mall. Laina's attention already drawn to clothing in the window, already spying a few things she liked.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


This one has long concluded that Americans are weird. "The boss tried. It didn't work. Then we slept with her sister. That was fun. The journalist sulked a lot when she walked in on us," Mei-Ling said in a very deadpan tone, leaving it unclear whether it was true. Well, it probably was. The journalist had moped a lot about her sister being corrupted by a pagan sex cult.


Siobhan just smiled and gave Laina's hand a squeeze. "I agree completely. Another reason why I can't stand the core worlds. Too many self-righteous, judgemental prudes. And don't worry, we'll get to the sex dungeons soon and when you're home I'll ravish you thoroughly." They could spend the whole day in bed!


And so she followed Laina and Mei-Ling into the mall, where the glories of consumerism anf fancy clothes awaited them. She could already see that Laina had spied some fancy articles. "Found something you like, darling? Take your time. Money's not an issue." Mei-Ling coughed slightly, for she was quite certain that she would have to end up counting how much everything cost because Siobhan never bothered to look at the price tag. However, then the Atrisian decided to take advantage of the situation by likewise looking for some clothes for herself. After all, even a former stormtrooper had to dress trendy!

 

[Laina Silvias]

This one has concluded that as well. Laina couldn't help but chuckle, "Oh, I can only imagine that was just great." The woman was grinning just thinking about it. Whether it was true or not hardly seemed to matter to her in that moment. "It would have been fabulous to see the expression on her face."

The dark haired woman nodded, squeezing Sio's hand in kind. "No kidding. Can't stand people that are like that." She lifted an eyebrow, at Siobhan's next statement. "Oh, really now?" She asked, clearly liking the idea. "Well, that's just incentive to get my shopping done quickly and head home."

Walking inside the store, Laina did find herself slightly overwhelmed. There were so many options and choices available to her. Every style one could think of and then some. Most of said styles were new to Laina. After all, shopping centers like this hardly existed on her homeworld. In fact most things that she wore had been handmade, and even she too knew how to make a few things out of necessity.

Though she did find a more casual section of clothing, that seemed devoid of these things called dresses. Something that Laina certainly did not like in the least. Too girly for her liking. "A couple things......Maybe. There are so many choices here. Things I've never seen before." She said softly a she came to a set of cargo pants that she believed would work with her swollen belly. Carefully she laid them over her arm, to look for something else. It did take a little effort to avoid looking at the price tag. A part of her wanted to, at the same time was afraid to see it.

Walking a little further she pulled a few simple casual blouses from a rack and added them to her pile of things to try on. After all, one never knew what fit these days with her body and ever growing little one within her.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


Shopping was such fun! Well, at least Siobhan thought so. While Laina was taking her first steps into the temple of consumerism and fancy clothes, Siobhan had been looking for some stuff of her own. She rolled her eyes when she saw that Mei-Ling had gone off on her own, but then gaze fell upon two beautiful dresses and she had decided that she just had to have them!


Yep, she was such a girl these days. However, her attention was aroused by Laina, who seemed to have found some pants. "They'll look good on you, darling. They'll show off your nice butt," she said cheerfully, then quickly picked up the two dresses she had found. "I'm taking these," she declared as she headed over to where Laina was.

 

[Laina Silvias]

Shopping certainly was just the thing that Laina needed to relax. She gave a glance to Siobhan seeing that she'd found some lovely gowns. "Why, thank you. I hope so. I just want something comfortable to be honest. I'm not that fussy about my clothing. Just as long as it's functional, that's all I want out of it."

"Those are lovely, very form fitting - Not that I'm complaining about that." She said as she gave Siobhan a once over, imagining her in those dresses. "After all, you have a wonderful body. Why not show off those goods?" She gave a playful wink to Siobhan before walking on.

She then stepped over to another rack, and pulled a few shirts that might fit her. They were relatively simple, in muted colors. Laying them over her arm, she smiled brightly at Sio. "Never really imagined even a week ago that this is where I'd end up. I'm truly glad for it." For a change there was safety, security and perhaps a bit of certainty in her life in the first time she could recall.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


Siobhan smiled brightly at the compliments. After all, she did like it when a pretty lady commented on her goods! No, she was not massively vain at all. She quickly followed Laina as the amazon grabbed a few more shirts. Simple ones, but they fit her.


The Countess gently patted her on the shoulder. "I'm very glad I met you and could help, dear," she said feelingly. She thought for a moment before she got an idea. "Hey, can I have one of those tats like you've got? You good at that sort of thing?" she asked curiously.

 

[Laina Silvias]

Laina smiled more than happy that she'd run into Siobhan. It was making her life so much better just for having known her. She then cocked her head to the side at the questions. "Well yes, I can. It's something a fair few of us within the tribe learn to do. Admittedly most people can only do simple ones and never learn beyond that. Only a few keep at it learning all that they can, me being one of those few. So, I can. If you are truly interested in such." It was never something that had come up before. Well, that and no one had been interested until now.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


Siobhan smiled brightly at Laina's response and gave her hand a good squeeze. Fun fact, she'd had a tattoo from her gang days on Nar Shaddaa, but she had had that one erased after becoming a Jedi. One of the many ways with which she had tried to escape her past. Besides, this would be her first tribal tattoo, so it was obviously special! "Thanks, darling. I'd love to have one," she said happily. "Anything else that's hit your fancy here?"

 

[Laina Silvias]

Laina smiled in return."Not a problem, dear." She never imagined anyone would actually ever want anything like the tribal tattoos that she had. It warmed her heart to have Siobhan interested. It was showing a great interest in where she had come from, her past and what it meant to her. After all the meaning of each tattoo, each image was representing a very specific event or time in her life.

Laina glanced around after picking up a few more shirts for herself. "I think I have enough for now." Truth be told, she didn't need or want much. Just enough to make sure she had a few clean sets of clothing laying around and that was about the extent of her interest in fashion. It was all about utility.

[member="Siobhan Kerrigan"]

 

[Siobhan Kerrigan]

[member="Laina Silvias"]


Femnazi Amazons unite! Siobhan was quite happy about the prospect of getting a cool tattoo. Moreover, she wanted Laina to know that she was welcome and that she accepted her culture. So she waited patiently while Laina picked up some more shirts and picked up some more stuff for herself. After all, a woman could never have enough shoes! I'm not gonna get you in a sexy dress today, am I? she thought to herself, though her expression was fond when Laina returned. "Ok, darling. I'll go pay," she said sweetly.


Mei-Ling came up from behind Laina to whisper into her eye. "Y'know, she's probably gonna load you with clothes and fancy stuff over the coming weeks. Just smile and nod and enjoy the fawning," she advised before giving Laina a peck on the cheek and likewise heading towards the counter since she had a few bags. Siobhan raised an eyebrow at the price. Had she really bought that much? Then she just shrugged, paid and probably forgot about the price!