Private Rest and Rylothxation

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Taam Moghul

Jonyna awoke in Taam's arms.

She couldn't help but snuggle deeper into his chest. Being like she was, just smaller comforts like this went a long way to keep her calm in the stress that was pregnancy. Of course, eventually, she knew she'd have to get up, and she was never really one to keep still for too long. He'd know that, surely.

"Taaaaaaaaaam~" She purred into his ear, letting out a whine. "Wake up, sleepycat.~"

 

[Taam Moghul]

Tag: Jonyna Si

He had not slept so soundly in months, and that was because of her. Taam's peaceful slumber was stirred by Jonyna's soft coaxing.

His eyes slid open. A grin touched his muzzle as the fullness of the moment filled his senses. Jonyna was nestled against him, practically entangled. Her head was nestled against his chest, her auburn mane spilling over his shoulder. The strong arm around her gave her a gentle squeeze. Taam had found himself treating Jonyna more gently, now that she was pregnant. He had to be reminded that being pregnant didn't make her frail.

"Good morning, Lithka." He replied in a deep tone. Taam turned his head to better see Jonyna. "I am surprised you let me sleep as long as you did." He teased. "How did you sleep?" He asked, his hand moving to idly stroke her hair.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Taam Moghul

"Like a dream." She purred, head leaning into the idle stroking of her mane. "I had an idea though before I drifted off. You up for a field trip?" Her tone was chipper as always, taking a moment to use her tail to pull the blanket off her, while reaching up to give the man a kiss.

She wanted to visit something special, and give Taam an experience he hadn't. One day, he'd be a master alongside her. She hoped that day would come sooner rather than later.

But the idea that stirred through her head was more than just a vanity trip. She wanted to show Taam her past.

 

[Taam Moghul]

Tag: Jonyna Si

Field trip.

As Taam held Jonyna, inhaling her rich scent, feeling the firm muscle under her skin, tasting her kiss, he knew she proposed more than just a jaunt somewhere.

Jonyna field trips were adventures.

Perilous hunts, massive climbs, sacred places, each had meaning, each had seared a memory in his brain.

"I am always up for a field trip." Taam replied with a grin of white fangs. The bed sheets slid from their bodies, tugged by the Denik's long, prehensile tail. "Are you going to let me know where, or will it be a surprise?" He asked, slipping from the bed, standing and stretching with a deep snarl.

"..or do I need to force it out of you?" he quipped cheekily, looking at Jonyna from the corner of his eye.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Taam Moghul

"Ryloth." Was the only answer she gave, a cheeky sort of tone as if that was enough of an answer. "We're going to go visit an old hang out spot of mine." Jonyna was always coy about this sort of thing. As she got dressed, she watched his reaction to it all.

Of course, Dice had heard all of it, and would be doing the hard work for them. Ryloth was pretty easy to get through, especially these days.

 

[Taam Moghul]

Tag: Jonyna Si


Ryloth.

"Hmmm..." Taam grunted with a smirk. Jonyna's answer was vague, but he would have been disappointed if she didn't keep a bit of mystery about the trip. That was what made going places with her so fun. "At least let me know what I should bring."

His gaze watched as she dressed. The pregnancy had done little to alter her lithe figure, so far, aside from a subtle swelling in some curves that perhaps only he would notice. His gaze lingered in indulgence, before moving to dress as well.

They were going to an old hangout. That carried more questions. Was it an old hangout, like several years ago, or an old hangout from hundreds of years ago? Time would tell. For the moment, Taam was simply excited to spend time with Jonyna again. What that meant was still evolving.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Taam Moghul

Jonyna arched her back, stretching to try and keep herself limber. She had news to tell those on Ryloth after all, but she couldn't let such things as pregnancy hold her back.

"You should only need your regular clothes, though I would bring at lightsaber just in case. Wouldn't be the first time I ran into a Doashim here."

Her memory wandered back to a story Giran had told her about the first time they had come across her little hideaway. A juvenile Doashim had charged their speeder, and nearly killed them had it not been for the intervention of a friendly set of Clone remnants...

 

[Taam Moghul]

Tag: Jonyna Si

The possibility of running into a doashim didn't deter Taam, of course. In fact it would be an intriguing challenge. He smirked at Jonyna, remembering how they took down a Gharzr on New Cov the first day they met.

Craning his neck and receiving a satisfiying pop, Taam's tail swayed idly. He drew on a Cathar robe, though he left it open. "I'll get some breakfast going and pack up a few things." He replied, walking past the Denik, his large hand grazing Jonyna's hip as he passed, brushing his muzzle against her red mane before moving on to kitchen. They both enjoyed a high protein diet, but Taam wanted to make sure Jonyna ate a good balance of nutrition while pregnant.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAG: Taam Moghul

Food. Food was good. She shuttered slightly at the touch as he passed her, before she smirked at the thought. "Make me some sausage and eggs. I need to keep my muscles up to snuff."

Throwing on her coat, she walked towards the cockpit. Taam was one of the few people she trusted to cook for her, while she got the ship ready.

"Dice, you got the cords for Ryloth set?"

<Of course! Easy calculation, done it thousands of times now!>

"Ready to jump?"

<Just need to let the hyperdrive warm up! 30 seconds!>

Jonyna took a moment to take a seat, leaning back in her chair. Once upon a time, it had been Zash's seat. Before that, it had been some Imp Officer's. Now it was hers. One day soon, she'd have kittens running around this cockpit. She considered if she'd need to ward off the door to the cockpit, or even to the pool.

Maybe she needed a proper house...

 

[Taam Moghul]

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Tag: Jonyna Si

By 'some' sausage and eggs, she meant a lot, by most race's standards. They were Cathars, and protein was a majority of their diet and required to sustain their densely muscled bodies. Even more so when you are growing a litter in your womb.

He knew how to cook them, what spices and how she much. Taam enjoyed cooking for Jonyna. Hell, he had to earn his keep, since he spent so much time on her ship.

Having prepared the plates of eggs and nerf sausage, Taam made his way to the cockpit. Handing the plate and fork to Jonyna, he too took a seat.

"Sorry Dice, I didn't make you anything..." He teased the droid.

"So, how are you feeling?" Taam asked before taking a big bite. She was probably getting tired of him asking. But, Jonyna had a habit of taking care of everyone else, he saw it as his place to take care of her.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAGS: Taam Moghul​

Jonyna was in the middle of doing final preparations to jump to hyperspace, as she looked over to Taam. "I'm doing fine. Just a bit tired." She smiled, grabbing the plate, but rather than using the fork, she simply plucked the sausage off the plate and dropped it into her mouth. "Mmmm...Dice, do me a favor and hit the jump. I'm gonna fill up."

The ship lurched forward, as the stars outside of the ship began to warp and stretch.

All the while, Jonyna was eating with her hands again.

"I think I can get used to this. Not having to cook, a nice warm body to cuddle at night. You drive a hard bargain Taam, but I might just have to keep you." She teased, before slurping down another link of sausage. "You ever been to Ryloth babe?"

 

[Taam Moghul]

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Tag: Jonyna Si

Taam devoured the breakfast, spearing giant bites, though he opted to use the fork. His solid body barely moved as the ship bolted into hyperspace.

"You do have to keep me." He replied, peering at her in a serious tone. Then a wide grin cracked his muzzle, baring ivory white fangs. "I work hard doing that snuggling, gorgeous." Taam teased.

Finally abandoning the fork, so tiny in his hand, Taam took a handful of sausage and joined Jonyna as he shoved it in his maw. after swallowing, he answered. "I've been there once, briefly, but wasn't there long." While he traveled the Outer Rim in his Wandering, Taam had tracked a suspected Sith informant to the planet, but soon learned he had already left.

"This place you are showing me. Was this recent or back then?" The meaning of his question would be clear to Jonyna, was this someplace she hung out before or after her centuries long freeze.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAGS: Taam Moghul​

Jonyna paused, looking to Taam with a slight pout.

"It's from before. My crew came across this spot due to a bunch of Imps intruding on it. Teemo the Hutt's palace was only a short drive away, and he didn't like Empire snooping around. Sent my team in, apparently it was some Imperial Archeological dig, trying to uncover something."

She chuckled. "As for what they found, that you'll find out yourself, when we get there. No spoilers, Taam."

 

[Taam Moghul]

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Tag: Jonyna Si

"Alright, alright, fair enough Lithka." Taam knew he wouldn't get an answer out of Jonyna, but he liked to tease her about it. Where they went didn't really matter to him, as long as they were together. Time together was always at a premium, with their responsibilities, especially the Councilwoman. He did enjoy learning more about her 'former' life, and looked forward for the day's adventures.

Licking his plate clean, Taam stood, taking Jonyna's plate and stacking it on his. He would clean up the galley mess. Taam did try to handle a lot of their domestic tasks. The pregnancy did have an impact on Jonyna, though she didn't like it to show publicly. Whatever he could do to take some of her burden meant more strength and energy for her work, and for forming those babies. Someone had to take care of the one who took care of everyone else.

"I'm going to clean up breakfast" He informed her. "How long is it to Ryloth? Do we have time for a bath or dip in the pool?" He asked. Both were always welcomed and a good start to the day.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAGS: Taam Moghul​

"Dice, what's our ETA?"

The bot beeped, indicating a time. 20 minutes.

Jonyna looked to Taam with a blush. "I could go for a dip in the hot tub, at least. Relax my joints."

 

[Taam Moghul]

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Tag: Jonyna Si

20 minutes wasn't long, but a quick dip in the hot tub would make a great start to the day, preparing their bodies for what would most likely be an adventure. That was how things seemed to roll when he was with Jonyna, even as her pregnancy progressed.

"I'll meet you there." Taam quipped, stepping out of the cockpit to leave the dishes in the galley sink. Strolling further back into the ship, the big Cathar entered to pool room and made his way to the hot tub, letting the robe slip from his shoulders before stepping down into the steaming water. He sunk into it letting the heat penetrate muscles that had grown stiff as he slept.

Leaning against the edge and stretching out his arms, Taam let his head fall back and his eyes shut as he soaked in the warmth.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAGS: Taam Moghul​

A few minutes later, Jonyna joined him, cuddling up against his right side.

"...I love you, Taamcat." She said quietly, as she soaked into the water. "I hope the kids will love you too."

The kids. Sylvar, she wasn't ready for that. Wasn't ready to face the reality she had put herself in.

She hoped the people waiting for her at their destination were. Ready for Taam, ready for the news...

 

[Taam Moghul]

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Tag: Jonyna Si
It wasn't long until Jonnya slid into the steaming water next to Taam. He wrapped an arm around her as she nestled against him. At her expression of affection, Taam nuzzled Jonyna's hair. "I love you too, Lithka."

She hoped the same for her kids, when born. Taam wasn't their father, but he wanted to be the father-figure they needed. It wasn't how he had thought Jonyna and he would end up. He was sure Jonyna didn't plan it this way. But, if all went well, they would be a family. Not traditional, but a family nonetheless.

"I know I will love them." He crooned deeply. How did he know? Taam had no kids of his own (to his knowledge), and these wouldn't be either. But two things convinced him that he would. First, they would be Jonyna's. That alone made them worthy of his love. Second, though Taam didn't have a lot of experience with children, those he had encountered he had enjoyed. Kids were either terrified of his appearance, or were drawn to him like a giant plush toy. But his Lithka's kids would be half-Cathar, and would not be put off by Taam's leonine appearance.

They didn't have much time to relax in the tub, before arriving on Ryloth. What awaited them there was still a mystery. Something about Jonyna made him wonder if she was a bit unsure of what awaited them as well.

 

[Jonyna Si]

TAGS: Taam Moghul​

It was a quiet trip. Jonyna didn't say a word as she simply took in his gentle touch. She knew what she was leading him to, but she didn't dare spoil the surprise.

Would be appreciate it? Would they appreciate him?

She could only hope.

The PA system rang with the robotic voice of Dice, his binary translated into basic.

"Exiting Hyperspace in 30 seconds. Please dry yourselves and join me on the bridge. Ryloth awaits!"

Jonyna groaned, as she craned her neck, popping her vertebrae with a loud sound. "Alright Taamcat, let's get out. I've got a big secret for you."

 

[Taam Moghul]

Tag: Jonyna Si

The droid's translated announcement interrupted the tranquility of the chamber. The quiet moment of soothing warm water and the pleasure of holding Jonyna ended too soon. But Taam had been promised a visit to someplace significant to the Denik, and he was looking forward to the mystery unraveling.

As she slipped from his embrace, the male Cathar watched the powerful, lithe figure of his companion as she pulled herself from the hot tub. The pregnancy had done little to soften the firm muscles in Jonyna's limbs.

"A big secret? I can't wait." Taam crooned as he followed Jonyna out of the tub and grabbed a towel for himself and tossed one to her. Jonyna's secrets were usually the kind he liked, like the armored coat she made him, or Kta Dom Kya forged by her own hands. If anything, she was generous. But Taam had a hunch this was not that sort of secret, which made him even more curious. He also knew further questioning would get him nowhere.

Making quick work of the drying process, he joined her in the main quarters to dress and prepare to disembark.