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Tweak says, "I'll be ata place until a time"

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
2019-12-20 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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