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The shuttle shook a little bit as it entered the atmosphere of the planet. The pilot wasn’t very good at his job, and hadn’t given them a very smooth flight from the University of Rudrig. Class was in break, not that Jaeson spent much time in class anyways, and his roommate and a few friends had decided on a vacation. Their destination was where any red blooded academy student would want to go, Zeltros. “And it’s all purple and pink, the bodies, the hair, everything!” In point of fact it wasn’t, although from tourist holograms and the magazines Joza Perl had put on the net you’d have assumed that at least all of the lighting was indeed purple and pink. “Aren’t you excited for your first visit Jae?”
Jaeson was reading his datapad. It was interesting stuff, a new tomb discovered that may have some sort of relationship to the Cult of The Universe. The cult itself believed in a conscious universe theory of creation. The concept was that the universe began with a thought, and that we were all the creations of the universe, all manifestations of itself designed so that it could attempt to understand itself. Around three thousand years ago the cult had prominence in some areas of the galaxy and it is believed to have been co-opted for a time by a line of Sith following something akin to the rule of two.
Images appeared on the screen of the find, the architecture was reminiscent of…
His thought was interrupted as he heard nothing but silence. The realization that he was asked a question finally dawned on him, “Oh, no I’ve been to Zeltros,” he said looking up ever so briefly. All eyes were on him but he didn’t mind. With luck he had deflected their need for socialization so he could spend the rest of the flight filtering the new information.
“So what’s it like,” One of his peers spoke. Of course he wasn’t that lucky.
Looking out the window he let out a sigh and put the datapad away. They were almost landed anyways and soon to be checking into the resort. “It is a planet filled with beautiful people who all exude mind altering substances. That seems great at first until you realize that most of the planet is designed as a trap to separate you from your credits.” the shuttle lurched as the landing gear came out and they began the final process of landing. “They are going to eat you alive.”
Jaeson didn’t bother to listen to the rest of their replies although he was fairly certain one was extolling the virtues of being eaten alive by a zeltron. Frat guys were idiots, but his patron had insisted he get in and learn their apeish ways in order to gain connections in later life. Still he never really fit in, he was smart, but young having gained admittance into the university early through his patrons connections and merit. This left him an outsider even within the group he joined. Still they treated him well enough and even invited him on vacation to Zeltros even letting him pick the hotel resort. Money wasn’t an issue to these people, and for that matter it wasn’t really an issue for him, so he had carefully chosen a Chase Resort on planet. The place was called Brightstar Resort, a holdover from its days as a Casino under a Starchaser that wasn’t his clone template Damian. It gave him a bit of amusement to spend money at the place.
The group assembled and left the shuttle landing on a private pad. There was people waiting to take their bags as they checked in. There was an awkward silence when Jaeson was welcomed back, as if he were a regular, and treated like a VIP. Not everyone that went to the University was wealthy, most weren't, but in order to get into the Fraternity he had joined they had to be special in some way. He could see the others reevaluating their younger ‘brother’.
It didn’t take long for the group to settle into the suits assigned to them. For the most part people simply threw suitcases into corners. “Hey we’re going to try to get into the Sucre. You want to come?”
Jae didn’t respond at first before giving a wry smile, “Well if you can’t get in there you can try the Blush Club.” he brought up a hologram and pointed to the less exclusive locale. Now it was a challenge and he knew it would keep the others out of his hair for a while. “I think I’m going to try the beach and artificial lagoon out. Relax on the sand you know?”
There was little protest. The older students didn’t really want the junior there when they went about their more licentious behavior anyways. Jaeson waited for them to leave and then changed into his bathing suit and grabbed a datapad downloading the most recent dig data and articles. It had been some time since he’d delved into an ancient ruin and his blood was running hot to find a new lead.
Avoiding fanfare and foolery was hard in the resort, or even on the planet. Everyone wanted to know your mood or arrange activities for you. Still Jae was able to get to his destination and find a seat. The beach itself was pleasant with a breeze that made the heat of the sun outside of the water bearable. A bit of red flesh passed him catching his eye briefly. The sun itself felt good as Jae read from the datapad and shuffled through the data. Most of it was boring logs but on occasion a new mystery would present itself. A flip of hair in the distance distracted for a moment. There were theories assigned to most but some were truly bizarre, unknowable without further research. For instance between two labeled floors of the temple was a secret floor that no elevator or stairs led to, and yet there was evidence that people lived there and inhabited the depths.
A server came over to where he sat and bent over to stare him in the eyes as she asked about what he wanted. Jae smiled politely suppressing a hard gulp and ordering a drink and a tray of local fare. Continuing his reading he glanced off to the side once more at a bit of fabric on a swim skirt that nearly brushed his face. Taking a deep breath he noticed his food had arrived and partook. There was fruits and small fried pieces of something. He was sure that the fruit at least had some name with the word passion or love in it, but didn’t dwell on it much further.
The temple find was, at its core, remarkable in that it was found by accident. People looking to open up new land for agricultural pursuit had found… the thought was interrupted by a slight splash. Water landed on Jae’s face as he looked up and saw a sight. Glistening wet, there was a girl swimming along the pool. His eyes were transfixed for a moment on her pink skin, his eyes following each stroke as she moved through the water. He knew it was a product of pheromones, it had to be, the entire place was designed to entice and yet he was mesmerized watching the scene before his eyes. By force of will he pulled his gaze away and back to his pad, his face getting a bit red.
It was the sun, nothing more… it was a mantra he’d repeat to himself. Yes Jaeson had been to Zeltros before and new well the intoxicating allure of the locals, but there was work to….
Another splash drew his attention...
Allya Vi'Dreya
Jerek Zenduu
Kyra Perl
Joza Perl
@Folk
Jaeson was reading his datapad. It was interesting stuff, a new tomb discovered that may have some sort of relationship to the Cult of The Universe. The cult itself believed in a conscious universe theory of creation. The concept was that the universe began with a thought, and that we were all the creations of the universe, all manifestations of itself designed so that it could attempt to understand itself. Around three thousand years ago the cult had prominence in some areas of the galaxy and it is believed to have been co-opted for a time by a line of Sith following something akin to the rule of two.
Images appeared on the screen of the find, the architecture was reminiscent of…
His thought was interrupted as he heard nothing but silence. The realization that he was asked a question finally dawned on him, “Oh, no I’ve been to Zeltros,” he said looking up ever so briefly. All eyes were on him but he didn’t mind. With luck he had deflected their need for socialization so he could spend the rest of the flight filtering the new information.
“So what’s it like,” One of his peers spoke. Of course he wasn’t that lucky.
Looking out the window he let out a sigh and put the datapad away. They were almost landed anyways and soon to be checking into the resort. “It is a planet filled with beautiful people who all exude mind altering substances. That seems great at first until you realize that most of the planet is designed as a trap to separate you from your credits.” the shuttle lurched as the landing gear came out and they began the final process of landing. “They are going to eat you alive.”
Jaeson didn’t bother to listen to the rest of their replies although he was fairly certain one was extolling the virtues of being eaten alive by a zeltron. Frat guys were idiots, but his patron had insisted he get in and learn their apeish ways in order to gain connections in later life. Still he never really fit in, he was smart, but young having gained admittance into the university early through his patrons connections and merit. This left him an outsider even within the group he joined. Still they treated him well enough and even invited him on vacation to Zeltros even letting him pick the hotel resort. Money wasn’t an issue to these people, and for that matter it wasn’t really an issue for him, so he had carefully chosen a Chase Resort on planet. The place was called Brightstar Resort, a holdover from its days as a Casino under a Starchaser that wasn’t his clone template Damian. It gave him a bit of amusement to spend money at the place.
The group assembled and left the shuttle landing on a private pad. There was people waiting to take their bags as they checked in. There was an awkward silence when Jaeson was welcomed back, as if he were a regular, and treated like a VIP. Not everyone that went to the University was wealthy, most weren't, but in order to get into the Fraternity he had joined they had to be special in some way. He could see the others reevaluating their younger ‘brother’.
It didn’t take long for the group to settle into the suits assigned to them. For the most part people simply threw suitcases into corners. “Hey we’re going to try to get into the Sucre. You want to come?”
Jae didn’t respond at first before giving a wry smile, “Well if you can’t get in there you can try the Blush Club.” he brought up a hologram and pointed to the less exclusive locale. Now it was a challenge and he knew it would keep the others out of his hair for a while. “I think I’m going to try the beach and artificial lagoon out. Relax on the sand you know?”
There was little protest. The older students didn’t really want the junior there when they went about their more licentious behavior anyways. Jaeson waited for them to leave and then changed into his bathing suit and grabbed a datapad downloading the most recent dig data and articles. It had been some time since he’d delved into an ancient ruin and his blood was running hot to find a new lead.
Avoiding fanfare and foolery was hard in the resort, or even on the planet. Everyone wanted to know your mood or arrange activities for you. Still Jae was able to get to his destination and find a seat. The beach itself was pleasant with a breeze that made the heat of the sun outside of the water bearable. A bit of red flesh passed him catching his eye briefly. The sun itself felt good as Jae read from the datapad and shuffled through the data. Most of it was boring logs but on occasion a new mystery would present itself. A flip of hair in the distance distracted for a moment. There were theories assigned to most but some were truly bizarre, unknowable without further research. For instance between two labeled floors of the temple was a secret floor that no elevator or stairs led to, and yet there was evidence that people lived there and inhabited the depths.
A server came over to where he sat and bent over to stare him in the eyes as she asked about what he wanted. Jae smiled politely suppressing a hard gulp and ordering a drink and a tray of local fare. Continuing his reading he glanced off to the side once more at a bit of fabric on a swim skirt that nearly brushed his face. Taking a deep breath he noticed his food had arrived and partook. There was fruits and small fried pieces of something. He was sure that the fruit at least had some name with the word passion or love in it, but didn’t dwell on it much further.
The temple find was, at its core, remarkable in that it was found by accident. People looking to open up new land for agricultural pursuit had found… the thought was interrupted by a slight splash. Water landed on Jae’s face as he looked up and saw a sight. Glistening wet, there was a girl swimming along the pool. His eyes were transfixed for a moment on her pink skin, his eyes following each stroke as she moved through the water. He knew it was a product of pheromones, it had to be, the entire place was designed to entice and yet he was mesmerized watching the scene before his eyes. By force of will he pulled his gaze away and back to his pad, his face getting a bit red.
It was the sun, nothing more… it was a mantra he’d repeat to himself. Yes Jaeson had been to Zeltros before and new well the intoxicating allure of the locals, but there was work to….
Another splash drew his attention...
Allya Vi'Dreya
Jerek Zenduu
Kyra Perl
Joza Perl
@Folk
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