The sniper meets the common man

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

Stardust had stayed with cynthia on vanquo for a few weeks now while she healed up. However stardust now needed to head home to see her husband missing him greatly and as well needed to introduce cynthia and him

I think you'll like darben, hes really down to planet man...very charming...oh you'll see him believe me hes...better then the last


She said on the way towards the planet, real space flung into view as stardust let a breath out and brought a datapad up sending a message to darben

will be hone soon dear, bringing a guest


Sending it she spoke again

ca, transmit these landing codes itll get us in faster if they need I'll get on comms to confirm

[member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

 

[Cynthia Solus]

[member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

Piece by piece Cynthia put on her armor as the ship began heading to the location. Cynthia was unsure of meeting this person, but Star Insisted. For Cynthia that was enough for her. After all Star dust was her cya'ika, her riduur, her rekindled sole mate. "I'm sure anything can beat the last, but either way this time I'm yours and yours alone Star. Nothing this time will ever, ever change that." The woman said with a cheerful smile. Walking over to the Twi'lek Cynthia tiptoed up to kiss her till setting back down to put her buyce on. It was instinct to have her sniper built up ready for what could come but this time she'd have it partially disassembled and in a carry case. In her view it was no different to a force user carrying their weapons.

"So this Darben guy, how'd you both meet?" Cynthia asked waiting for star to be ready and head to the ramp. "Codes have been accepted. I will bring us down now." Ca said letting the two know. As the two headed for the ramp Cynthia held her hand out for Star's. One could feel the ship come down with speed till slowing down. There was a faint hiss as the landing gear dropped down and then a subtle thud. "Ca lock the ship controls before transfering to my buyce. Feel free to project yourself if you wish. Allow your video receptors to take things in from your perspective for a change. Will help you learn a bit more." The ramp began to lower as the majority of lights turned off exept the few for the ones above the ramp and the small gate way room in and out the ship. "Okay i'm ready." Cynthia said as her grip became a little more firm. "Ni kar'tayl gar darasuum."

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben Skirae was watching over his daughter Brigh when he heard a ding of a message. He pulled it out, looking it over. And paused, a friend? He smirked and chuckled to himself. How many friends did his wife have these days? He sent a message back 'I'll be waiting, Brigh's excited to see you', which she was when he told his daughter. But, who could this friend be? That had him wondering as he went to the front of their home, waiting to see the ship.

And then there it was. But it was none of Star's ships. The friends? And why had Star not come in her own ship? This made him even more curious as he watched it land. Brigh stood beside him, jumping up and down on the balls of her heels. "Calm, Brigh. She'll be out soon."

[member="Cynthia Solus"] [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

She leaned down to kiss back then chuckled as she sighed, that pink haired sniper always had a that sorta attitude star just couldn't hate. Grabbing her armor she began to pack it up seeing as she needed either new or repaired armor at that...not to mention the clothing she was wearing now surely that would be a surprise to darben.. checking her messages she smiled

you get to see my daughter as well! Oh I've missed her no doubt she will be a bundle of excitement...hm? Oh well...I met him about 9 years ago I was helping my now oldest daughter get her voice back. We discover that we both had...tragic lives really and I started helping him get over it that and his drinking habit good force it was terrible...and I guess from that we just slowly grew together till well....we were dating one night wonderful cruise on the water...week later I found out I was pregnant with brigh and then he popped it right then and there hahaha...I waddled down the isle of our wedding

She came up to the ramp dming as she took Cynthia's hand, letting a breath out as the wind of her home hit her face and she spotted darben in the distance as she waved and started off towards him and let go of cynthia to run up to darben and hug him tightly

oh my dear I've missed you

She said quietly and stood back clearing her throat

I want you to meet cynthia, she is my long lost sole mate...alor of clan solus

 

[Cynthia Solus]

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Darben Skirae"]

Cynthia watched as star ran towards this man and girl with such excitement, and for a moment there was a slight crushing feeling around her heart as if momentarily reliving something that was trying to claw its way out. Although she knew it was not the same and Cynthia trusted Star with her life and heart. "Cynthia its different and you know it." Ca said for only Cynthia to hear. "I know, It's just fear I guess. I don't want what happened last time happen again. Ni kar'tyal darasuum Star and i don't want to loose her again now shes back in my life again." She said in the sanctity of her Buyce. "Yeah, I can understand that. After all I have inherited some of your insecurities. Why did the creator make me this way? I've read up that many AI have lived with more freedom than what I am confined to. Don't get me wrong I like things now, but I wonder?" "You was made this way so that you'd not deteriorate. It's a common problem for your kind Ca. I knew if I got an AI that id share a bond and never be able to do the hard call if you had gone rouge. Is you went rouge as you are now, well I just remove all the tether chips. You'd not die but live in the secluded prison cell." "I think I get it."

The Woman had walked down the ramp and caught up while she was speaking with the AI that was indeed Curious. Cynthia would drop a small hover holo projector and immediately Ca would project herself. "Su cuy'gar Darben. It's a pleasure." Cynthia said. The man would see only a mandalorian in red, gold, silver and steel grey armor with a long flowing dark red cape. He'd not be able to see her face but he would be able to tell she was a white human from the slight exposed areas on her midriff and arms. "Su cuy'gar, I'm Ca Cynthia's AI."

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben opened his arms up as soon as Stardust ran into his arms. He then wrapped his arms around her, hugging her close. Brigh approached, hugging her mother's leg tight. Star then backed up, and he had backed out of the hug as well. However, Brigh was still clung to her head. She very much missed her mother, her eyes shut tight as she was hugging quietly. At this time, Darben looks to Stardust's friend. She said something and he did not quite understand, but took it as greeting.

"And, uh...greetings to you as well, Cynthia." What Star told him surprised him. Old soul mate? He understood, and even smirked a bit. "To meet someone special from Star's past, it...it is an honor" he held out his hand to shake. Finally at this time, Brigh removed herself and went back behind Darben.

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

Stardust leaned down and hugged brigh gently as she kept a breath out patting her back and murmured a bit before she stood up watching brigh fo back behind darben as she chuckled

do not worry brigh cynthia is vod, you know I've taught you the language

She hoped to slowly and slowly integrate brigh with the mandalorian culture and language. Turning towards cy thia she offered a smile before looking back to darben

why don't we head inside yea? I can get some tea going and snacks made

 

[Cynthia Solus]

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Darben Skirae"]

Cynthia would shake the man's hand with a firm grip before stepping back. Her head would tilt to look down at the kid till she could see herself in the orange visor. "Su'cuy Brigh. Gar haa'taylir guuror a mesh'la evaar'la dala." Cynthia said complementing the girl in mandalorian. "Just in case, Cynthia said you look like a beautiful young woman." Ca said translating for Brigh just in case. After all Ca almost knew many of the most common languages. Unlike Cynthia who knew just Mandoa and spoke most basic. "That sounds a wonderful idea." Cynthia said smiling under her buyce. "Nice place you have. We don't have anything as spectacular back on Vanquo. Although building fancy ain't something that concerns the clan. Just grateful my clan has somewhere to call home and with a roof above their heads. I'd be more than welcome to show you around there someday. Completely different environment. Big lake in the middle and around us is endless forests. Kids love it, especially for exploring and learning about their environments." Cynthia was actually unsure what to talk about. This was the first thing to come to mind to talk about. The man had soft hands by the looks, he was no warrior or someone who does hard manual labour. That alone told her he had a comfy job. It was something she picked up over the many years. Peoples bodies show hints to the lives they live.

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben Skirae chuckled himself as Brigh hugged her mother then went back to him. Brigh smiled at Cynthia shyly, at the comment. "As beautiful as her mother" Darben added in, putting a hand over the back of her head softly. Brigh was one of the most precious people in his life, along with Stardust and Renla his adopted daughter. Out there, somewhere. He sighed as he thought about her. And no doubt Star could tell what he was thinking as he thought on her a lot.

"I have refreshments ready. As soon as you had sent the message I had some quick things prepared. Got a choice of Commenri Brandy or tea, and some light snacks." Brigh of course would be far away from the brandy.

Cynthia spoke of a clan. He wondered briefly what she meant, and guessed perhaps Mandalorian but he was not so cultured in the ways of Mandalorians. All he knew was that Stardust was part of a clan. But other than that, Darben barely knew about any of it.

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"][member="Cynthia Solus"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

The little home stardust had rested upon a hill overlooking the captial city, the house was actualmy small four person home with a basement she had repurposed for her apprentice to stay

yes, my bright star that shines in my life

Star said and smiled looking to darben, she got that mutual feeling from him abour their adopted daughter brigh. She gave a nod to him kbowing she was out there forging her own destiny yet would always have a place here a home to sleep in

thank you darben, no dount so very good snacks ypu two have made.

Inside the house was rather simple and open design, the kitchen having a island in the middle and mixing into the dining room/ living area. Taking a seat at the table stardust realxed ans smiled nodding to cynthia

indeed i think brigh would love it very quiet place much like here just a LOT of forest around it

 

[Cynthia Solus]

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Darben Skirae"]


"A whole planet of forest." She said with a giggle. "Lots of fresh air and smells wonderful around mid day when the sun is highest and there is the warmth." Entering the door Cynthia would set down the heavy case and remove her buyce. Two thick strands of hair would fall from the back of her head and everyone would be able to see the paled skinned woman's pink hair, red eyes and a soft feminine look. The place was more cozy than what she had imagined. Some how Cynthia though star would have a grand big home like she had in the past, but this place was nice. Although Cynthia was one for space and would struggle to handle a home like this because of that. It was more down to room to work, time to time her ship becomes a mess in area's. mostly the forge that she has on the ship and the room in which has her terminal. Even now that room has stacks of datapads thrown about.

"There now I look less intimidating." She said with a giggle as the woman now unclipped the cape from her Beskar'gam. The woman would walk into the kitchen with the other three, but the mandalorian did not sit right away. "Is there anywhere I could place these for now?" Cynthia asked not wanting to be rude or to come off as rude. The cape had been stuffed into the Buyce and this was the whole reason why she wanted Ca on a holo projector that was linked up to her buyce. "This is a lovely home Stardust, I've never see one like it. Would you mind if I explored around a little, because you know I don't eat or drink."

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben Skirae went to retrieve the tears and snacks from the kitchen bench as the others settled themselves in. Once he turned back he found himself redden slightly seeing Cynthia. he directed his attention quickly to Stardust to hide it. "H-Here you go. Some tea and snacks. If you want some of the other drink that a certain someone can't get, just ask" he said with a smile as he glanced to Brigh. He took up one of the cups he had with tea. And took a sip, and smiled out of relief. This tea he had first had on Commenor, Lady Kay had shown him it once. Since then he continued to drink it.

"So, Cynthia. Your clan, is it the same as Stardust's? I don't know that much about Mandalorian culture so," he looked from Star to Cynthia, keeping his face friendly with a light smile. "So, forgive me if I do not understand some things you speak of." He took another sip.

For a moment he looked to the holoprojector. Ca, was it? He gave his permission with a nod, but it was also up to Stardust if she wished it as well. Stardust, how she looked was making him feel...well, he had to focus to not have his face go red at her outfit. And he wondered just why she was wearing that. Darben hadn't even realized that he was staring.

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

That would make two staring actually, stardust barely noticed when the tea arrived only when she blinked and looked towards darben had she gtinned catching his blush and looked back towards ca as she pick a cup up and took a sip

of course ca, ah do mind the dragon in mind room they somerimes are little cautious at guest

Lookimv back towards thr two she got a snavk some meat ans cheese she always kept on hand, setting back in her chair stardust closed her eyes and grinned

ive not really taight much abour the mandalorians to darben, brigh on the other hand here ive been teaching simce she could start learning, isnt that right? Hibirar bid ibac gar kapr eak surya thr beskar'gam asas pirusti gupu gar be aor

 

[Cynthia Solus]

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Darben Skirae"]

Cynthia was not oblivious to Darben's face going red and he made it worse by turning to look away as if it was not because of her. Either way Cynthia politely refused the snacks with a gesture. It was not that she did not want it but rather darben was aruetii. He may be Mandalorian by vows but he does not know of the language or culture. By all sense he was an outsider to her. "My aliit are different to star's although she can become one of my aliit any time. After all Star is more than just vod to me, she's my riduur. Also my basic is lacking in some words still. It's much easier for me to use the language of my people." Cynthia could not resist but sit next to the green twi'lek feeling all giddy just been next to her. "If you wish to learn the culture I have no issues telling you about it, I'm sure star wouldn't mind either."

Ca's small holo projector would begin to float around the house looking as the AI would look at all the small things as if she was scanning it and learning more about these peoples culture as well as some about them. She was fascinated and in her zone that she would be occupied for some time. "Humm yeah my eyes wonder there too. My tube tops really suit her huh?" Cynthia said playfully and in a way that it did not seem inappropriate. "Give me some time and i'll take you to Solus nau'ur kad so you can forge yourself a proper baskar'gam." The home was fairly warm and while she did only have her belly showing the rest of the armor made her feel hot. Cynthia would swivel around so her back was to star. "You mind helping me get some of this off?"

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben watched Stardust as she agreed to the AI exploring the home. "Brigh, why don't you go with them?" Brigh excitedly went off to go with Ca. He didn't need to worry, she was trusted to not become a troublemaker. Renla had always been the more troublesome of them. Once she was gone, he brought out the brandy for them. "Hope you can hold your liquor." As he said that, he poured himself a glass.

"Yes, your culture I should put more time into learning. For Stardust's sake, and all of her friends" he said before taking a drink. Until something was mentioned about tube tops that he coughed mid drink, having to avoid spilling. "I-I think I heard Brigh! I'll be right back" and he started to get up to hurry out. Darben didn't want to have his reddening face seen, and he always seemed so shy.

[member="Cynthia Solus"] [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Darben Skirae"] [member="Cynthia Solus"]

Stardust watched the AI and couldnt help a smile, certainly a curious stardust hadmt met any smart AI well maybe for the exception of momalor but even then her interaction was limited

yes yes i agree we can sxhedule a few lessons for him between me and you, darben actually learns pretty well!

Stardust looked to cy thia hearing her comments as she smirked and covered her mouth seeing darbens reaction as she laughed once he left then sighed

yep i married him...he was just as shy in the begninng with me...also cynthia um...i wanted to talk to you about solus...i know i said in the past no but....i want to become clan solus

She said with a smile as she came behind cynthia as fiddled wih the locks an opened them helping them off a she smiled touch lingering before setting down


hes not much a fighter...but he completes part of me...the peaceful oart that brings me back down...something to live for like you

 

[Cynthia Solus]

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Darben Skirae"]

Cynthia would get a warming smile. "I don't mind teaching, and maybe if we can get you all away for a little I can get some of the teaches on my clan to give you more in depth lessons that would further your understanding of the language, culture and everything." She said extending the offer further. Cynthia also giggled with a big smirk at Darben been flustered, To her it was understandable. Star was very attractive and well tube-tops was a certain way to put everything almost on display. Underneath her armor Cynthia was wearing the same top. "I'd say he was more nervous and flustered than shy. A man doesn't go that red without clogs spinning overtime." She said giggling even more. "and YES! You are always welcome to become apart of aliit Solus, You'll have to let me know when you've told your clans alor then we can make it official... Rava will wanna throw a party. Her parties are epic. It'd put anything I did to shame." There was a lovely warming feeling inside Cynthia's chest. Star wanting to become aliit, She was already aliit to Cynthia and always would be after all star was her riduur.

Her arms raised up high as star began to fumble for the two slid able notches to release the latches of her torso armor. "I know what you mean." She said just as Cynthia heard the clicks of the latches unlocking. She would open it up enough to pull over her head and set it down on the floor to then look at Stardust. "You complete me. With you I can never feel truly alone. You give me more reason to not only live but more reason to strive for more so that I can give you and everyone you love a better life in the only way I can." Cynthia leaned in a hand reaching up to Star's cheek. "Ni kar'tayl gar darasuum cyar'ika." Cynthia said softly before their lips touched into a kiss.

Ca would get a cruel smirk as she noticed Darben walk out the room red in the face. "My, my Darben, your heart rate is going awfully fast. I assume Stardust and Cynthia are to blame?" She said in a way that it could be taken as she was teasing. It would not make things easier since Ca looked like Cynthia apart from a hair style that was down her back in a fish tale plat. "They are just trouble I tell you. If I was you i'd get your own back. I mean you didn't have to put up with them both walking around the ship in all their glory." This time it was more apparent that the AI was teasing the man and her smirk

 

[Stardust Solus Skirae]

[member="Cynthia Solus"]

mmmmm...I've been a mandalorian for nearly 9 years the language is nearly my primary at times

She stopped and mused for a moment then looked back to cynthia

however I think itll do some good for brigh and darben to be around the aliit, brugh especially shes at that age for her verd'goten...I need to start training her soon however brigh with you about to become her mother as well I want you to help please, bring her into clan solus

Her lips met hers and for a brief moment she forgot the world then pulled back

I will never, ever let you go, as I made my promise to darben i WILL place my life on the line for you...as i did for him on commenor...you both are my equals and my rocks

 

[Darben Skirae]

Darben Skirae needed to take some time for himself. He was getting all flustered in front of his wife and...friend? Lover? He wasn't quite sure as of yet. And he needed a bit of time to think as he went to look for Brigh. Instead he found the AI Ca as well. He gave a glare back at the hologram, but it was rather a false glare, and he realized he was still red faced. "It's nothing just...it's just hot in that room. Needed some air." Even though that would be better for going outside to get. Not further inside.

Then his mind focused on some words she said...all their glory? Did the AI mean...He shook his head. Darben did not need that on his mind. "I'll be fine..." he glanced up and had to shake his head. The AI was just like Cynthia. It did not help one bit. "I...I do have some questions, if you can answer?" Questions he didn't want to ask in front of Stardust herself and her friend.

"Star once told me she was married. But she said it was to a man, and I saw that man. And I recall seeing Cynthia in some memories, when we shared them but...well, what are they exactly? The two of them? I only know she was married once." Yet Star had addressed her as 'soul mate'.

[member="Cynthia Solus"] [member="Stardust Australis Skirae"]

 

[Cynthia Solus]

[member="Stardust Australis Skirae"] [member="Darben Skirae"]

Ca could not help but laugh on the inside from her toying. Although it became serious fast. "Sure you can ask me anything and I am compelled to answer." She said to Darben, and his question was a good one, and one she should not answer. "Well as I share her memories past and present, so I can answer this for you, but that man is someone you should not talk about around Cynthia. Back then Cynthia while not married to them, was apart of their relationship. It was her first ever relationship. So she devoted her self to them, even above her own people and the call of mand'alor. In the end that man broke her and drove her down a dark path of pain and torment. It caused her to grow distant... detached would be the right word, and because of that she now finds it hard to trust men and that will include you too... but her distance also caused her to close off from Stardust too. She still loved Stardust but that darkness inside Cynthia blinded her. Ever since she's been on the path of recovery Cynthia had been wanting to reach out to Stardust but her duties to mand'alor, her Aliit, that means Family or clan, kept her from getting to her. Now that they are back together I've not seen her this happy again since they was last together." Ca would turn around to look out the window. "Even though she has a distrust of most men, If you wish to get close to her then i'd suggest patience and show her that you can trust her. Be warned though. You hurt her in any way there will be no where to hide from punishment. That's not a threat but a harsh truth." Ca would turn around with a happy go lucky expression. "But from what I've already seen around your lovely and cosy home, I feel like you are a man that would do anything to avoid hurting someone, your no fighter, nor do you hold a sense of malice. Instead i get the feeling that you are a family man and a hard worker that pushes through the hard times."

Cynthia felt honoured that Star was ready to entrust her daughter to the pink haired mandalorian. Although it was a decision neither of them could make for the girl. "I can accept her apart of clan Solus no problem, but she needs to decide for herself if she wants to train under me or would rather be trained by you. I can explain to her the many paths of training I can teach her and from there tailor the next five years to what she chooses." Cynthia said not as a lover but as an alor and without bia's. "Also buir you say, it that a hint to something?" Cynthia said with a smirk on her face. Just after that there was a big sense of seriousness in star's words, enough so it bought a tear to her eye as if fell down her face. "I promise that no matter what if you are in danger or you need me, I will come running as fast as my legs can take me and more, that I will never let you down or let you go. This time we stand side by side and not even the strongest beskad will brake us apart. I'm yours in this life, the Manda and the next life. You are my runi riduur and our runi are bound, entwined, one with each others."