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Leia Organa Solo (yourhighnessnes) wrote in snapthread,
@ 2019-12-15 00:17:00

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galen marek (sw), leia organa

WHO: Leia Organa & Galen Marek
WHAT: Space Mall
WHERE: Through the doors.
WHEN: Sometime during doors plot.

Leia had managed a second full moon without harming anyone, dealing with it slightly differently this time around, and still keeping it to herself, to all except Remus, who had been kind enough to let her get it off her chest, and approach him for help. It’d made her a little more reclusive, for how dangerous this creature was - even though she still went about her day, in mostly a regular way. She just found things to keep busy with, she’d been through the doors, alone and unannounced more than regular, recently. Helping to keep the town in stock of warm clothing and winter weather supplies. As for Galen, she wasn’t entirely certain he noticed, or perhaps he did? Leia wasn’t entirely certain how she’d go about talking about any of it, she wasn’t even certain she would find a way; but it was likely better that way, at least until she had matters better under control.

But, given it wasn’t so long ago they’d decided to venture through the doors together more often, Leia hadn’t want to turn down the idea posed, for one she wouldn’t have an explanation ready either? Which would likely only put things into question. The Princess certainly doubted it’d go a smoothly as their previous trip, but she wasn’t quite guarded either. Perhaps it’d be just fine? Perhaps they’d make it more about scavenging than leisure, all the same, given they didn’t know what they’d encounter, they’d both come along with supplies, just in case.

The door brought them through to a grand sprawling and extravagant space, it didn’t take long to assess, with some examination that it was an indoor marketplace on a huge scale. Like the malls she’d encountered more than once or gathering missions, one of the bigger differences was, the glass ceiling above showed the vast galaxy outside; nothing immediately familiar, but breathtaking all the same. The streamlined, smooth design of everything that made the space seem nearly endless, the metallic look rather similar to Empire technology - but it was clear that it wasn’t quite immediately - no insignia, no Aurebesh and, importantly, the lack of any military trappings or Stormtrooper patrols.

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killerofstars
2019-12-19 07:39 am UTC (link)

Leia told him no. Leia had informed him that she wanted him as far and as safe as possible. That whole notion that she thought that he would listen to such a asinine idea was hilarious. A smile crossed his lips as she was telling him all these things. Bigger than him. Stronger. Relentless. How they could almost kill him, or worse yet - succeed in killing him. These were the concerns that would be valid, but the pair of people in town prior to Leia had done so much to keep the people from knowing. To keep the people in town safe also from it. As a pair. As a team.

Taking a deep breath, Galen shook his head. "You are truly beautiful when you think you can tell me what to do." He offered a strong smile. "There is not a world, universe, or dimension where what you just said would ever happen."

Starkiller released Leia's hand and both his hands went to the sides of her face, so they would lock eyes. "Leia, I am going to say this once, and only the once," To lock it in place really, he pressed his lips to hers for a brief moment in a kiss before continuing. "You are not, in any foolish way, doing this alone." Starkiller frowned at her. "I will not shy away and fear you because you now have this in you." Shaking his head. "We will figure it out, and with the Force, and sheer willpower," He kissed her again. "WE will figure this out." Or Galen would die trying.

"We. Have. This. Under. Control."

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yourhighnessnes
2019-12-19 01:17 pm UTC (link)

Leia waited for what she’d cautioned to sink in, for him to process what she was asking, or rather telling him, that he had to be aware of and why. She didn’t put much weight in the notion he’d listen, or take her warnings with any seriousness. Honestly, she knew Galen better than that, and it might have been a lot easier to insist and argue her point further, that something so dangerous, it wasn’t for him to be a part of; if he weren’t being so particularly sweet, and so determined about it. Remus had Sirius, but she felt, they had far more safeguards in place.

His assurance that there was absolutely no situation in which he would do as she’d asked, Leia almost wanted to laugh, it sort of came out as a huff though, because it wasn’t quite the situation for humour, and there was still a sense of fear, and concern for him writhing around in the pit of her stomach.

With his hold keeping their eyes locked, Galen only made a further effort so cement his words, not just in the way he spoke, but sealing it with a gentler affection. Protests still wanted to bubble up from her throat, and insistence he was underestimating the situation and couldn’t know until he saw the beast. But it seemed one way or the other, they would meet.

His words warmed her, and gave her hope, as much as it fed her fears. If he was going to insist on going through this, there was a far more sinister duty he’d have - but, Leia felt there was no need to go into it now. But if she posed a real danger to the town, she’d rely on him to keep others safe by any means.

But, that conversation could be left for a later date.

“You make it very difficult to argue you with you.” She finally said softly, which while it gave away she was still in some amount of disagreement that this matter was under control, but it seemed she’d accepted he was going to be involved.

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killerofstars
2019-12-19 02:03 pm UTC (link)

Finally an agreement being made. It naturally was something neither of them really wanted, but they didn't have that option now. Galen heard her plea. He even understood that there were some serious consequences possible if they weren't careful in how they handled the situation.

They would figure it out.

Ultimately they had landed on the ultimate decision. The one, that Leia just had to accept in this case. She could protest, he'd hear her protests, but Gale wasn't about to walk away from this - so Leia was truly stuck with him now. Though, her concerns of running rampant in town, well, Galen wasn't about to kill her if that was the case. He was almost certain he'd stop her, and it would hurt her a little, but she'd heal. Besides, if he had to forcibly stop her from destroying the town it wasn't like it was going to hurt him any. After the situation was over, he'd nurse her wounds, and then they would do better next time.

They'd just have to work hard in this hypothetical next time. Galen was mostly unconcerned about failing, because it wasn't an option.

"We discussed this." Galen offered a soft smile. "I am very determined and incredibly persuasive." He laughed lightly. It was true, but it was mostly like he - he was just insanely stubborn. "Now, c'mere." Galen told her as he this time pulled her right against him pressing his mouth to hers in a very pointed and heated kiss.

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yourhighnessnes
2019-12-19 10:50 pm UTC (link)

There was a half-smile of sorts, as Galen only stood by the fact she knew better than to argue against something he was so resolute in. She'd given in to it, or accepted his words, but the unease within her said she wasn't completely settled with it, or entirely fine with what he proposed they do. Leia could only hope they had the Force on their side, she hadn't thought about the possibility of being able to use it as a measure of control? How? She'd have to leave that up to him.

Quite rightly, they had previously discussed his ability to combine her on matters, and there wasn't a protest from Leia as he drew her close, and met her lips - with a kiss she hadn't felt the likes of since their little vacation, which now felt an age ago, given the distance she had put between them. Sighing as she leaned into it, her arms sliding about him before she gently drew back, without compromising their closeness.

"I was just afraid you'd be every bit as determined as you are being now-" Leia sighed, this was entirely more preferable than the self-imposed isolation she'd made an attempt to adhere to. "-and that I'd hurt you, because of it." She hadn't entirely let her fear go and she wouldn't until a full moon passed, with him, alive and unharmed. "This is dangerous. But-" She shook her head in a resignation, it was decided. "I know- I know."

There was no question, no convincing him otherwise. If nothing else, it was a relief she didn't expect, as concerned as she still was. "Shall we make an effort to salvage this expedition?" She asked, with a motion behind him to the door.

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killerofstars
2019-12-19 11:10 pm UTC (link)

Well, this was the result of his determination. The result that he wasn’t just going to let Leia have her way and push him aside and deal with issues in her own. Ultimately, Galen has now decided that they were now more team than they were separated. Just that notion alone made him quite happy, and the smile on his lips likely showed how pleased he was with that also. All and all, the thing he knew was this - they would be just fine.

Just as Leia felt the surge from their kiss, Starkiller shared the same feeling. The closeness, the heat in the kiss, just the raw emotion of it while in the confined space was causing his heart to race. The sound of his heart in his ears. Leia only fanning that fire as she wrapped herself around him and pressed into him.

Galen let Leia say her piece allowing her to come full circle that he was not going to back away from her or this. Physically or metaphorically. “You’re allowed to be concerned.” He voiced. “You’re just not allowed to toss me aside because of those concerns. We work this out together.” Galen reiterated. Following her eyes, Galen looked to the door and saving the expedition. “In time..” He whispered as his attention fell on her again. Bold and full of whatever he was feeling, continued. “I’m not quite done with you yet..” He threatened playfully, as his lips planted right to hers. A hand on the small of her back pulled her right up against her while he pressed the kiss into a passion filled kiss.

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yourhighnessnes
2019-12-20 01:54 pm UTC (link)

“It’s not- tossing you aside.” Leia tried to defend, but it didn’t matter her intention. Technically without communication, Galen had every reason to simple feel discarded, pushed aside. Even if she had good intent behind it. “But- we will. We’ll work on it together.”

Leia got half a sound of half-hearted protest in before he’d scooped her up, Galen clearly so immediately ready to re-spark where they’d left off, and let it carry them both away, right in this moment. Leia couldn’t entirely blame him either, as wholly inappropriate as this was becoming, everything they’d worked towards really had seemed so powerful, and so certain after that day they spent together through the doors, and then - well, then she was left with not knowing how to handle this new wolf-shaped affliction, and just as quickly, their closeness seemed to inexplicably disappear. So, she could hardly blame him for wanting not to waste a second longer now they'd found their resolution.

Leia did indulge for just a moment as he kissed her; the rush of feeling her heart pound, equally swept up and too quickly sensing it would only be impossibly easy to let all else melt away, forget all else than they were both in this space, and they felt as intensely as they did. Technically, she didn’t want to let the moment go so soon, however this wasn’t quite her preferred location, to pursue their re-connection and move on from what was now, until the full moon arrived, something she’d allowed herself to cast aside her fears on. Even if this space was convenient - that was about all it had going for it.

There was some reluctance to breaking the kiss, and she sighed. “Come on-” The Princess gave him a gentle, tender sort of push to put a little space between them, palms to his chest, and still in his arms. “We best take advantage of all the shopping there is to do while we’re here-”

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killerofstars
2019-12-20 03:33 pm UTC (link)

None the less of any reasons, it was the now moving forward. They were moving forward.

The way things re-sparked was simple. There was enjoyment in the moment, and in the normal Starkiller way, he didn't care in the slightest about who saw or knew. No one mattered anyway, and he was a simple man enough to know that this was not the ideal place for Leia. Regardless of that, he just wanted the moment for the now to be enjoyed. To reconnect and indulge in each other for the briefest of moments.

So when the kiss was reluctantly broke, he sighed softly at her. Letting the kiss linger in his mind. Letting the emotions of his wash over him. The reluctant anger now washed away with a pleasant desire, that if Galen was being honest, he didn't know what to make of that quite presently. With a nod, Galen agreed. "Yes. We should keep shopping." Okay, he was reluctant, because he felt so good in that immediate moment.

Snaking his fingers through hers he led them out of the small space back into the store in which they were now getting stares at. Galen looked about the store. They were having a conversation. What was weird about that? Ignoring the people, Galen just led them from the store so they could try a different one.

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yourhighnessnes
2019-12-21 01:07 pm UTC (link)

“Good.” Leia smiled, knowing from her own experience too, that it was taking a little extra effort to summon the will to abandon their little interlude until a somewhat more appropriate time, and place. “Besides, you never know what we might find.” There might be some exotic foods, or clothing handy for the cold weather, plus of course, some tech beyond the ordinary Earth sort.

Lead out by Galen, there was some awkward sort of attention focused on them; where the milling shop attendants were both making it clear they’d noticed the two of them slipping into the change room, and simultaneously trying to appear as if they weren’t staring. They weren’t even disheveled, so why all the attention?

Leia rolled her eyes and heaved out a sigh, trying not to let any visible embarrassment show. Likely just as well they left, before it's potentially been escalated. “Um- so why don’t we go looking for gifts? Apparently it’s an Earth custom this time of year to exchange them.” Which wasn’t unusual really, worlds all over the galaxy had different days of celebration, or ceremonies of remembrance, often gifts were a part of that. “You could get something nice for Babs if you liked?” Someone she was most thankful was in Galen’s life, she was a steadfast friend, and close enough to a near sibling, she thought.

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killerofstars
2019-12-22 06:40 am UTC (link)

Galen's main focus was on things that were them, so the stares were forgotten just as fast as they gotten them. His concern was making the best of the situation that they were in now. Sure, she was afflicted with something, but she was still his Leia that he knew.

"Well, I already got something for you." Galen admitted softly. There was some knowledge of this following the people in town, and he tried to get the idea of it. Ultimately, he already picked out a gift for Leia and the person that popped up as his secret Santa. That was weird, but he did it because why not.

Moving about he glanced about. "Hey, is there someone you want to get a gift for?" Galen asked reaching out to snag her hand in his. He wasn't familiar with the Christmas thing they were celebrating, but to be fair - he didn't know about any holidays or customs of other planets. Things that Vader didn't find need to educate the killer he was training. "Honestly, I don't know what to get Barbara for a gift. I've been kicking around ideas... just nothing seems to fit right."

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yourhighnessnes
2019-12-22 12:57 pm UTC (link)

“Oh?” Leia smiled. Right, she couldn’t help but be curious that he’d thought of her already. “I might have found something for you too.” Though she wasn’t certain she was completely happy, yet, but for them to partake in the local traditions was pleasant, inclusive. Different from the same day to day. “Perhaps we should make a day of it then?” If they had a meal, it would hardly be extravagant, given between them, their skills were limited, but it might be nice.

“Remus and Sirius perhaps-” Leia noted thoughtfully, brow furrowing. Remus had been the first person she’d been able to speak to about her condition, and he at once, had offered her anything he could to help - potions, and offers to watch her in his wolf state, and anything at all that would make her feel as if she might be able to manage without harming others. She didn’t think Galen would be bothered by it. “He’s helped me too-” Galen was aware of is affliction, the whole town was. “He likes chocolate- perhaps we can find some fancy galactic chocolate.” Only half-joking, a faint amusement about her expression.

“It’s not always so easy to know what to get. You want it to mean something to her-” And that made it hard. He cared and it made all the difference. “Well one of the ideas might be just right?” She encouraged with warmth, if he was feeling uncertain about it all. If he wanted to share any of them, or get her thoughts, he was welcome to. “Otherwise- just about anything from a place like this is going to be a pretty big novelty for her- you know, Earth tech and all that?”

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killerofstars
2019-12-23 05:06 am UTC (link)

Galen nodded. "I have." Then shrugged. It was nice, and he thought that she would at least like it a little. Though, it was the first time for him to do something like this. Never being given a gift himself, he wasn't sure what gift giving was going to be like. How did you do it, or more when than how... it was still lost on him. "Um. We should." Galen whispered with a smile. "I'll come to you. Is it alright if Lucario follows. I wouldn't want him to be left alone while we're celebrating."

Remus and Sirius. Two names he knew, but people he hadn't particularly met so he wasn't sure he'd be able to help in the department of selecting a gift, but he would give himself to the cause to help her. "Chocolate would be good. I'm sure we can find something here that would be of his fancy, Leia." Especially if Remus helped Leia, he was in. "We can also find some for us too.

"I'd like her to like it." Galen acknowledged. "Also, at the same time - I know she'll enjoy anything I give her. That's the type of person she is." So Galen shrugged at it. "It makes it hard knowing that, but I'm not one to give up." Looking to her, he smirked. "But if you have an idea, hit me. I'm all ears."

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yourhighnessnes
2019-12-23 01:58 pm UTC (link)

Leia nodded thoughtfully, seeming to agree to what he proposed. “Alright- I’ll see if I can’t make sure there’s something for us to eat as well.” Whether she actually attempt to make it, or sneak through the doors beforehand to grab something made by someone more skilled than she was. “Of course he’s welcome to come along. But what about Frank?” She smiled as a tease, somewhat, knowing he’d likely be less than impressed. “You can’t leave him all alone either.” The bird, in reality likely wouldn’t care at all, it likely wouldn’t notice.

So, sweets were now on the list too, and she was quite alright with that. “Something for us too.” She agreed, if it was a gift giving time of year, it was likely an indulgent one too, so that was a call for chocolate. “We’ll keep an eye out chocolate.” This was encouraging, this was a purpose now, which also was a fine distraction from everything that had become rather too serious with her difficult news.

Leia wanted to help, there was a fondness to see him fret over it, to know he wanted it to mean something to her. “You know her best!” Leia chimed back quickly, elbowing him gently in the ribs, he ought to trust that. "What about something she can add to her home. Something she could grow?" A genuine offer, even if it was an uncertain one. A plant might not seem personal to some, but it was a thought, and it would be a nice something she could look on over time, and think of him.

“Oh- Nyx. I think I should get something for him too.” He’d put up with rather a lot from her, especially at her most morose. And she’d drunk a good portion of his fancier brand of Tequila, perhaps she could find him something brightly coloured, excitingly foreign looking and potent as a present.

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killerofstars
2019-12-23 03:06 pm UTC (link)

And there it was. Their whole trip coming full circle in the direction they were going. They both had things to search for, and things they wanted to find. While mentioning the bird of his, Galen gave a sideways glance to his princess. It was a complicated relationship with the pink bird, but the main being one of those weird transposed memories as a child when he was in child form. It was a weird feeling, but ultimately he was fond of it. As annoying it might have been.

"Well, the bird can figure it's own way out of the house." Starkiller scoffed softly barely acknowledging his feels on the bird.

"Lets focus on the now and the gifts we're looking for." Galen offered with a small smile. Ultimately the trip wasn't a loss. Rocky at a point, but surely it would only strengthen them in the later. After all, they were now meeting in a number of days to exchange gifts and eat together. "Well, I'm sure with what I think I might know, and the help of you, I'll pick out the right thing for her."

Listening more to Leia he nodded. Galen remembered Nyx, especially fondly during that said time as a child. Truly, he was a nauseatingly good man, and Leia wanted to do something nice for the man. Fine. Galen would also help with him. "We have a lot to do, and not a lot of time. Let's get to it." With a nudge Starkiller took a couple more steps to quicken his pace. "Plus we should also eat. I'm starving."

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yourhighnessnes
2019-12-24 04:53 am UTC (link)

Leia gave a small snort, the disdain with which Galen spoke of the flamingo would always be there, but she too had been there to meet Frank as a kid, and they had both been incredibly excited that he’d owned such a pet. She had decided that since then, the amount of loathing he had for the bird, had steadily decreased. At least, she wasn’t aware of the last time it’d been murdered.

So it appeared they were well and truly on track once more, purpose, and a sense of happiness between then, had returned too. “Mm-. It’s important that we focus.” Leia said a little pointedly, with a slight smile on her lips, this coming from the man, that had made a valiant effort to keep her from leaving that changing room, only moments ago. It amused her. “I’m sure you will, we’ve got so much to choose from- you just tell me where you want to look.”

As almost the entire town was aware of, Nyx was nauseatingly good, and also persistent, in an annoyingly helpful way. “Right.” Leia agreed with a short nod. “We are indeed limited, so we’ll have to be efficient.” And, there was one other thing that Galen then noted, which happened to be very important to a successful and productive shopping adventure; fuel. “So how about we eat first- and then we work.” She decided, tugging him to where she had thought the delicious cooking smells rose from, her nose, it seemed a little bit sharper these days.

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