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killerofstars ([info]killerofstars) wrote in [info]snapthread,
@ 2019-12-23 10:07:00

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Entry tags:galen marek (sw), leia organa

Who: Galen Marek and Leia Organa.
What: Christmas Celebrating.
Where: Leia's place.
When: Christmas Eve.
Rating/Warning: Pst. It's gotten filthy. NSFW.

Things were complicated between himself and Leia. Less complicated, but complicated. Following that, there wasn't much that could be done but to continue forward, which they were. Instances where they were able to talk and get closer and even still, share a kiss here or there. These were things that really made Galen thing there was something despite the rock start. The complications were purely he was socially inept and she was closed in and guarded. The fact she was now amidst this were wolf affliction really didn't bother Gale, or did he consider it anything a long the line as complicating their relationship. It just was what it was, and they were going to surpass any of the issues coming at them.

Galen just didn't give up.

Lucario in tow, while he carried a pair of gifts under one arm and a pink honking bird under the other, per the request of Leia, but he was on his way to spend the evening with the woman at her home. She said she'd have the meal ready for them, whatever that may be, but none the less Galen was excited to spend another time together in what he hoped would be get closer to the woman. Social cues be damned and confusing, he was determined to learn. At least try to learn.

Arriving at Leia's arms full he looked at Lucario. "Hey, knock on the door will ya?" He asked his Pokemon. Then the flamingo honked at the pair of them and they both looked to the bird and Galen followed up with. "Kriff. Unless you want to hold this lanky thing." Lucario immediately opted for knocking on the door. When Leia arrived and opened the door Galen couldn't stop the smirk that crept across his lips. "Hi." He said softly. "So... I brought you a bird." Galen lifted up the bird some that was under his one arm who responded with a happy HONK! Galen rolled his eyes setting the bird down which ran inside making itself comfortable along with Lucario who did the same. Sighing, Galen shook his head. "They truly have no manners." But he followed in out of the cold.



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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-24 04:31 am UTC (link)
It was delightfully festive, she decided to be greeted by Galen, and his curious friends, smiling back and offering a “Hi.” In return, only to be jokingly gifted with a honking Flamingo. “Just what I always wanted.” Leia laughed softly, stepping aside so that the two of them could barrel in through the door happily.

The Princess gave Galen a look as he stepped through, part surprised and part amused. “What a trial they must be to live with, given your standards.” She noted in a mock sort of sternness, as if Galen and constant observation of appropriate, good manners at all times. She could not help teasing - to see him scolding such a thing. She closed the door behind him, the house warm and welcoming - she hadn’t made an effort to decorate, but that wasn’t really something she’d wanted to do, and the house had this strange way of having a bit more space on the inside, than the little home, no bigger than anyone else’s appeared to have, on the outside. But, that had been a gift from Starklandia, rooms of Aldera Palace, and her own personal bedroom as it had been before she left it, became her home here overnight - of course it was nowhere near as vast, tall or sprawling as the real thing had been, but the effect of it, and the furnishings in the rooms recognisable easily as living and dining areas were still in their own way opulent and royal - yet Leia had no concerns about two Pokemon and a flamingo cavorting about as they pleased within the space.

Chewie, being a puppy pokemon immediately bounced over to the new guests with much enthusiasm, greeting Lucario with excited cries, before making a beeline for the Flamingo and yapping joyfully at the bird, in a way Leia was concerned might be eventually startle him, Frank giving a few honks back. “Chewie- that’s enough. Settle down.” The fluffy pokemon did listen, calming down a little, even if he was now simply staring at Frank, his tail whipping side to side in a constant wag.

“Glad you could come.” Helping him to set down anything else in his arms, Leia caught him in a tight hug. Not, that she thought he wouldn’t visit, or that it was a surprise, more ..well, it just felt good the way things were, a relief that was allowing her to enjoy the calmer moments, while they were here. There was still part of her, deep down that feared, in some way, the wolf, would upend this. A fear that was not going to settle until a full moon, or two passed with Galen, and the town unscathed. That she felt the need to be thankful, for what she had, in these moments. “Do you want something to drink first?” Leia asked with a smile “Feel free to take a seat wherever, if you like.” And she’d go about fetching it before joining him.

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-24 02:07 pm UTC (link)
Galen stepped into the home and he never got tired of how this place worked. Compared to his home, which he had to fix multiple times since getting to town, Leia's was insanely beautiful The markings, and designs right out of her own home world. Part of Galen felt a pang of jealousy, but ultimately he put those feelings aside, and not let it get to him, and would just enjoy his time with her.

With a glance, Starkiller smirked. He knew exactly where she was going with that statement, and really Leia wsn't wrong. He was no where near the model citizen regarding manners. "Keep talking, and I'll let them eat all your food." The beasts were just that. Unstoppable hunger machines. Especially if Lucario and him had been training regularly, both of them actually - with keeping their calories up. But as Leia's attention went to her own Pokemon and his flamingo, so did Galen's. He watched while Frank was making an attempt to determined what the little fluffy thing was doing and if it was hostile. When Leia called back Chewie from being all in his face, Frank immediately honked right in Chewie's face and went about his business. Sassy pink bird. "Oh Chewie, go.." He paused and chuckle a bit. "Go chew on him. It's fine." He waved his hand shooing the Pokemon after the pink bird.

Though with the two very poorly wrapped gifts set down, he turned to face Leia, but was caught right in a hug. Just so simple, and Galen melted in the feeling as he wrapped his own arms around her. So warm and comforting. While she pulled away, Galen let her leave to get drinks. "Uh. Sure. Anything is fine." Then Galen was awkward standing in the room. Sure they spent so much time together, but this was him in her home. Alone in her space. Not sitting, Galen just more poked around the space. When Leia came back, he was eager to take the drink. "So, when do we eat?" He asked softly. "When do we exchange gifts? What are the customs?" And yup, Galen was immediately awkward regarding this.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-25 12:10 pm UTC (link)
“It’s your food too-” She quipped smartly at once, Galen tended rarely to refuse something to eat, and she doubted he’d be as keen without anything, due to a ravenous flamingo and a couple of Pokemon.

The little Rockruff was encouraged to play along with Frank by Galen, despite Leia’s concerns that he might be scaring the bird - but if he was happy enough to let the pup go for it, she wasn’t about to stop him either, she gave a fond sort of laugh as she watched Chewie thoroughly enjoy the playful standoff with the Flamingo for a moment, certain he wouldn’t even give the pink feathery beast so much as a nip in the process, despite the encouragement.

It was simple, and it was almost a metaphorical hold as much as a physical one. She had in the past been reminded she should look harder what she had in front of her, right here and now and while she’d never quite agree that it was always the path to follow, in this case she wasn’t going to assume things were going to be alright, even if she appreciated so much Galen’s every effort to assure her, they could handle it together all she could still think, was that he didn’t really know what he’d gotten himself into and it wouldn't go as smoothly as he hoped.

But Leia remained relaxed and at ease and though his awkwardness around what exactly should be to follow next in this foreign holiday season, Leia was reassuring with a soft smile. “We do this however we please.” certainly there was probably a traditional way of celebrating this holiday, customs that were followed in specific way, for a woman raised amongst centuries old traditions she was expected to learn and uphold, Leia’s interest in that had been rather superficial in Christmas, gathering, gift giving and food. That was all she felt she really needed to know. “How about we sit down- maybe we’ll start with gifts?” There were a few neatly wrapped items on the table by the plush, violet hued couch and Leia encouraged him along with her to get comfortable.

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-26 04:22 am UTC (link)
"Well.." There was a pause as he frowned. "When you put it that way, you destroy my threat." Galen muttered with a laugh. Galen still watched as the Flamingo and the Rockruff pranced about trying to decide the appropriate way to play. Truthfully, Frank wasn't like any of the flamingos he had seen when he ate the one. This punishment flamingo was very much more like it's own sentient being. Annoying and it's own thought process.

Leaving the many pets to do their thing, Galen was much more focused on the hug anyway. It was easy to stay focused on what was in front of them, and Galen often did just that, Sith and all, but he even was starting to learn to look past what was in his vision. What was next to come, or what would his actions ripple into down the road. Such example, when he almost killed that man in the square, it caused Babs to be extremely disappointed in him and caused a moment of uncertainty, or guilt. Though that led to him meeting Nebula which caused him to think on other things. Things panned out, and the Force did much to guide beings through the universe.

Like now. Everything led to him and Leia to find each other and land in each other's arms in that hug, and more. Of course, it led to Leia's affliction, but things just couldn't be dwelled on. Only moved forward. They, together, would figure it all out.

Those words, how it pleased him. Just being told they'd do it their way and as they pleased. Perfect. That's how Starkiller always operated anyway. "That works for me." Galen smiled. He set down the pair he had brought for Leia, next to what Leia had laid out. His wrapping was much more shoddy than her own. Plus what he used wasn't nearly as pretty either. It almost shamed Galen to fail so poorly at what they were doing. "I think gifts would be a nice start." He slid his so she could open them.

Despite his terrible wrapping, he was excited to see her open the gifts. He put some thought into it, and the first thing to open was the thing he'd hope they would be able to do together - both being terrible cooks and all. Which Galen muttered softly. "I was hoping we could start maybe cooking something out of that together.. or something." Then her next gift was a smaller longer box, which when she finally opened it revealed a gold stemmed and crystalline flower. "I believe they called it a rose." Galen said as he watched how the light flickered across the crystals. "It's supposed to be the flower of.." He blinked and blushed wildly looking away before whispering through a choked swallow. "love.."

He cleared his throat nervously. "I, uh, I hope you like them.."

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-27 04:15 am UTC (link)
"Really everyone's appeared quite relaxed about it anyway. Celebrating in their own ways it seems- so I think whatever this is?" This being their own, special gathering with their small assembled menagerie. "We're doing it just right." Regardless it was already very pleasant, and it was what she had wanted, time together, gifts and enjoyment, though their successful trip to that shopping space station had helped to smooth things once again, and though Leia still had concerns pacing, like that wolf within, right now it was easy to cast them aside, warm and happy and in good company.

Leia was already smiling widely, even before the items were opened, the novelty, his thoughtfulness and fun of it was more than enough to be quite delightful, and though Galen might have felt conscious about his wrapping comparatively, Leia took off the paper with the most meticulous care, not daring to rip any of it as she did - which probably also made things a little more drawn out too. She regarded the book, looking it over and delving into some it's pages happily. Galen prompted his thoughts behind it and she nodded. "I think that's an excellent idea. Likely about time we both learned too." Starklandia had not made her a better cook, not yet anyway. "Thank you."

The second was a little more surprising, and strikingly beautiful too, as she opened the box Leia's surprise and slight wonder at the delicate crystal flower was clear - she did carefully pick it up and examine it, letting the light dance and shimmer over the ornament, captivated by it. Again Galen offered some insight to the thought behind it, and the Princess smiled at him, feeling hear creep into her stomach - love was rather a big word, and Leia couldn't have denied her fears were somewhat tied to such things in a way she didn't really know how to express; nothing seemed to straightforward or clear as she wished it would be. But, moving forward was all she needed to do, and it only helped to untangle these things by letting down her guard. Galen's embarrassment at laying such things bare was evident, it was symbolic and that mattered. Leia moved to kiss his cheek as he seemed intent on looking away, running a hand under his chin affectionately. She didn't push it, but her touch rested on his arm briefly, gazing at him. "This is just beautiful. I think I can already see where it's going to sit." she assured warmly. "I do, very much. Thank you-."

After another moment admiring the rose, she packed it carefully in it's box and closed it up, setting it somewhere it won't be knocked. Leia then handed Galen a big box shaped thing, carefully wrapped and tied with ribbon. It had a weight to it, and he'd find opening a metal chest; a shining and silvery metal simple in it's design but ornate too, the lid's surface engraved with a sort of complimentary design, surrounding the prominently embossed, large crest in the centre; the Marek family one at that. The interior was plushly lined. "At first I thought you could stow your weapons in it-" It was the right size. But, then she considered that might not be as accessible as he'd like. "Or, you could use it as a keepsake box- stow items you feel you've outgrown, but still have deep sentimental value." That too, was more a childhood ritual. But he was changing and growing from who he'd began as here. "Really, anything you like can go in there." She encouraged with ease, but there was a sort of hope in her voice that she'd done the right thing. The shop had offered the ability to engrave or stamp any particular design wished into its wares.

She then handed a much smaller squishy parcel, which when opened revealed a pair of dark leather handwraps, lined with a very soft, brown fur-like material, reminiscent of something Jedi, but not of their world designed to keep hands and wrists warm, allowing the fingers mobility. "I thought you might get cold training- and knitted gloves just aren't going to work." She'd mused on a pair of those too, the cold was quite bitter. They'd managed to find themselves warming clothing during their shopping trip too.

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-27 02:36 pm UTC (link)
The notion that this was their way of celebrating this holiday was perfect for Galen. It really eliminated the process of formalities and concern that something was done incorrectly. It was for them, and them alone. That was something that Galen could truly enjoy. "Just right," Galen echoed. "Just as everything else, this is for us." He nodded, feeling the revitalized connection to Leia.

As Leia took her time unwrapping the gift that Galen did such a poor job on wrapping, he found himself enjoying watching her more and more. The way she neatly removed the paper showed for the patience that she had. Then the reveal of the book where Leia immediately started flipping the pages, with a smile on her face. With the notion he had thought well, was rewarding enough. "I'm glad you like it.." Galen whispered while he shifted his weight while diving into the more... intimate gift. Something that was mean more with beauty and refinement. Watching Leia open it, and turn the stem over as the light shimmered through it, he couldn't help but appreciate the way she looked at it. Sure, there was emotion there between them - Galen wasn't even sure he'd call it love. Starkiller wasn't sure he knew what love was. How did you define that emotion. The truth was in the symbolic gesture of what the flower could mean, and that this woman here was the woman that he would want to give something to, compared to not. Feeling her lips on his cheek made Galen perk up a bit, and equally respond fondly to the way her fingers touched him. Looking to Leia, with a warm smile he nodded the slightest. "I'm very pleased you like it."

Then she was gone. Galen missed the warmth of her touch immediately, but she had returned with her own gifts to him. Galen took the large box, which actually had some heft to it. Making a similar attempt to open the gift as Leia, was lost with in a moment. The patience of slowly tearing at the edges to slowly unwrap the gift was turned to a satisfying ripping open the gift. The first tear of the paper revealed the crest he had learned of not so long ago. His crest. Stopping almost in place, his fingers touched the top as he took a moment to appreciate what he was looking at, then he was back at tearing to get the beautiful chest. Setting the chest down, listening to Leia's explanation, her words were heard and he'd test how he felt. Here in Starklandia, he felt mostly comfortable, but leaving his light sabers in the box while at home, well that would be wise. A safe place where they could sit until he had use for them.

Galen tested this out. Opening the box to see the inside, he detached both lightsabers from his belt and laid them in the chest where it was perfect fit. The Force did guide them. With a soft smile, he closed the lid. "Leia, it's perfect." He whispered while moving onto her second gift for him. Tearing into it, revealing the gloves Galen smiled. Pulling them on he tested the feel of them. They fit well and felt like they had a solid grip. They'd surely keep his hands warmer than they normally would have been. Placing the gloves on top of the chest, Galen turned his full focus on Leia. "These are incredible." Then he leaned forward a little with a little slide to get closer. Letting his mouth land on hers, he pressed a kiss to her lips.

Breaking away, he took her hand in his. "Thank you, Leia."

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-28 03:01 am UTC (link)
Leia watched him take them both in with a small swell of nerves, it's just how it felt when you wanted so much for someone to like your gifts, to know as well that they'd meant you cared. Leia had certainly felt that in the gifts he had clearly so carefully selected for her and regardless knowing exactly the ins and outs of these particular Earth festivities she thought this alone meant they'd captured something very special. Galen shifted closer to kiss her, she wasn't quite able to suppress that smile against his mouth, clasping the hand that took hers as he thanked her again.

"I'm pleased you like them- and thank you ..it looks like we've got some work ahead of us." She teased, and happily so at that with a glance to the book, meeting his lips once more, but not allowing herself to linger on the kiss, sitting back a little, there was still more to this celebration and she'd hardly be a good host not to offer such. "Would you like something to eat?" She hopped up from the couch and went over to the kitchen area, quick to pull items out of the oven, and set them on the bench so they could be served up. "We don't have to be particularly fancy if we don't want to." Feeling relaxed Leia was equally happy to sit properly at the dining table, as she was parked on the couch with her plate in hand.

The supermarket she'd gotten the items from had the perfect array of things simply to be thrown in a functioning oven at the right temperature, for the right amount of time and they'd be ready and by the smells of it rather tasty. Roast chicken, and few selections of root vegetables that'd looked appealing and tasty. "Lucario too if he'd want some." She added, Chewie had already had his share and she was slightly concerned that if Frank did have an interest in Chicken it would be creepily cannibalistic.

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-28 03:57 pm UTC (link)
They both had those nerves regarding the gifts, and it went perfect for them. They both loved the very special gifts for the right reasons. Leaning on each other in that kiss, and the special moment, whatever this holiday was, it was really something special where it just added to the pair of them getting closer to each other.

A slow nod. "I am also very pleased." Galen said softly following her gaze to the book of recipes. Something for them to learn and forge ahead together, just to get distracted by her lips on his once again. Things like this easily caused Galen to forget about the simplest things as he melted into her. Forget things, like... breathing. It was just intoxication. Though while she didn't let that kiss get them caught up, as she often did, Galen chuckled. "I can always eat." He reminded her. Standing, he followed to assist her, taking in the delicious scents of the food. When she called out to Lucario, well, he had already found food and was sharing some greens that she had stowed away with the pink bird and her Chewie. Just in the Lucario way, he just helped himself to things.

"Looks like their fine." Galen waved his hand disregarding the trio. "Let us focus on us for now." Galen laughed helping her bring whatever needed to be brought to the table. Sure they could sit and eat on the couch, but there was something about sitting at the table with her, that was appealing. Once everything was to the table, Starkiller sat down at the table and started serving the pair of them. "You say you can't cook, but this spread says different." Galen teased softly.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-28 10:52 pm UTC (link)
Given the Pokemon were all taken care of, they could focus on themselves, Galen's interested toward the table clear enough and soon it was set out for them both - he started filling their plates and Leia slipped away to gather a couple of glasses and a bottle of wine, before returning to set it down. "Thank you Galen, but I'm afraid this is no more complex than throwing a Gornt on a campfire- well, perhaps a lot less. I didn't have to kill it." Alright, he still got points for the compliment all the same, right? "At least that book you've given me may actually teach me something." She hoped, there was plenty to learn about flavours and cooking times and techniques. There was something to be said about actually having some understanding of how cookery worked.

Leia poured two glasses of the bubbling teal liquid and put the stopper on the ornate looking bottle. "This is a traditional Alderaanian wine, I think tonight counts as an occasion fit for it." Leia noted warmly, smiling to the notion it a little citrusy, but not overly sweet. It does go to your head a touch though." Even so, Leia was quite sure it wouldn't be an issue for him, and she was quite used to it. "They did make a weaker vintage, my father used to reserve the diluted one to the guests he didn't so much like." They often hosted high ranking Imperial guests, and kept up appearances of enjoying their company.

There wasn't much left to do, but dive into their meal and enjoy it. Not without first raising her glass to the one she was sharing the evening with, of course in a toast to their little put together celebration with a smile. "I think we've already congratulated ourselves on a Christmas well planned." The factor being it was time spent as they wished it. "Enjoy."

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-29 06:38 am UTC (link)
The Pokemon were, they were fending to say the least. Lucario still lacked a certain amount of manners, and that was also okay to a degree. But they weren't home, they were at Leia's home. He should act more well behaved. Now, Frank... well Frank was just sort of dumb so who really was expecting anything different from that. Looking at the spread, Galen shrugged. "Well, still better than I could have achieved I'm sure." Because, he barely survived on his meals as it was. If he wanted decent home cooking, he was going to Babs for that. "The book will teach us." Because, he wanted to learn with her.

The pair of them now seated at the table, eating and drinking wine, it was really something great. In fact this going immensely better than their previous date before the alien invasion in that one city. Vegas? Regadless, Galen picked at his food eating casually. "I.." Starkiller eyed the wine. "I don't believe I've had wine before." He answered honestly. He did drink some of it. It was dry. How was a liquid dry? It wasn't bad, but it'd take some getting use to. "It's good."

Though he lifted his glass also, mimicking Leia. "I believe we have." Galen confirmed. "Though most of the credit goes to you, Leia. I'm just reaping the benefits of your hard work." Galen smirked while continuing eating, mostly trying to remember not to shove the food down his yap as quickly as possible.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-29 01:38 pm UTC (link)
"With any luck" Leia smiled to herself, knowing well their ability to at times be particularly stubborn, and it may well cause a stumble or two in the process of crafting a meal together. But, they would also likely overcome such things along the way, right? Cooking together was supposed to inspire domesticity and affection? "Did you happen to see anything in there you liked?" Maybe he hadn't even had the chance to go through it, and they would together?

"I'm glad you like it-" she was pleased, deep down even though it shouldn’t matter at all. Toniray was something so traditional, so familiar. Now gone from their galaxy. It brought feelings of nostalgia, and her home; to have it enjoyed, in good company and on such an evening was rather special she found. "I mean, it'd be just fine if you didn't, it's not for everyone." She added, on the off-chance he was simply being polite about it for her sake, and she’d take care of his glass if he didn’t want to finish it. "Though the only other alcoholic option is some rather fancy tequila, courtesy of Nyx and I'm not sure that pairs well with chicken." She joked softly, given that particular spirit only really paired well with getting drunk, rapidly. That wasn’t really her intention for the evening, she was enjoying it thoroughly without the need for any kind of inebriation. But she wouldn’t deny him a drink, if he wished.

Galen kindly credited her, and it only had Leia feeling as if she’d had a permanent smile about her ever since he’d arrived. “Thank you- but. Hardly necessary.” She assured graciously, tucking into her meal with enthusiasm, but of course a delicate nature. Still what was on her plate seemed to be disappearing rather rapidly, finding herself with a decent appetite. “I know- you’ve felt lately things have been a little one-sided.” She added, prodding at the food on her plate a moment, glancing toward him before she resumed eating once more. They had talked their way through that, her reasons for isolation, and fears that he was trying to quell and might never succeed entirely, she feared. Even so, she wanted to say it all the same. “So, I’m glad we could do this.”

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-30 05:22 am UTC (link)
It was one of those things, where Galen again just trusted in the outcome being positive. Poking at his food a little, he shrugged. "I hadn't looked at any of the recipes, to be honest." Shifting in his chair he remained silent while eating. "Though I wouldn't mind finding something.." Honestly, Galen just never thought about finding something he liked out of it. It was all just in mind to do with Leia, he never thought about picking something out of it.

It was mostly a simple thing, that Galen hadn't little experience in drinking. There was the night he drank with Miles, and they danced and he drank a lot, but that was mostly fruity tasting and he hadn't realized how alcoholic it was until it was far too late, and then he just wanted more. Galen remembered how terrible he felt the next morning. This though, it was totally different. He sipped at the wine more, but he didn't quite need to change. "No, this is fine." Galen commented tapping the top of his glass with his finger.

The smile on Leia's face was all the world. Sure she hadn't worked as hard as she probably could have, but that wasn't he important part. She made an effort to make their meal more than the simple dinners they could have had. Plus it was delicious, and Galen wanted to enjoy it, but his plate was cleared fairly quickly. As she spoke about how things were one-sided, Galen let his hands rest on the table some not reaching for more. She was bringing it up for whatever reason, and it fell that she just was happy this was happening. He felt similar. "We're past that." Galen said confidently, before nodding in agreement. "But I am also very happy to be here." It made it all the better.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-30 09:50 am UTC (link)
“We are-” Leia noted, satisfied by his reminder that there was no need to linger, or speak again on what had passed, right now as the minutes passed it felt more and more like she could really believe it, that it would be alright.

“There’s more if you want it. Please, help yourself.” Leia encouraged, motioning to the trays that what was left sat in, just in case he was being polite and not taking any more, but she figured he’d known so when the meal started, and if he’d been interested, he would have dived in, his servings for them both had been generous, but not over the top. “To the wine too, if you wish- we collected a few crates while the doors opened to Alderaan, along with what arrived with the house.” Leia caught up not long after, by cleaning her plate too, quite happy to leave it as she was, not too full but just nicely satisfied. The Princess sipped on her Toniray, taking a moment to gaze at the rich teal colour, letting it catch the light and appreciate the flavour she remembered so well, and the way the bubbles made one just that tiny bit giddy, but perhaps that wasn’t the wine at all. Just the evening, it all felt so easy right now.

“There is something favourable to be said about this place when it gifts items like this.” It wasn’t really the wine she was thankful for, as she drained her glass; but she was for this beautiful home, that would stand as remembrance for Alderaan. Even if she had known years ago, back in her world, those who survived the planet’s destruction would carry it’s ideals and it’s heart with them, and she personally would fight with every breath against the Empire, she couldn’t deny being able to see the mountains from her bedroom window every night was something that moved her, and brought a bittersweet sort of solace. Leia smiled to Galen in a thoroughly sentimental way. “And then sometimes, it gives you indestructible Flamingos.” She noted playfully to him with the lilt of small laugh in her voice. Hey, who didn’t love Frank? He was practically family.

“It seems there’s no accounting for omnipotence.” If that's what it was. Stranger still it brought moments like this, unexpected and unlikely as it all seemed, but that was a thought Leia kept to herself.

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-30 01:59 pm UTC (link)
Now, Galen wasn't one about talking about his feelings. That wasn't the thing. It was more of, he was very Sithy and his emotion were very much a part of who he was. Just, don't try and get him to talk about how he was feeling. The thing Galen was happiest about was simply they were moving forward.

Looking at the spread, he smirked. "If I keep eating as much as you want, I'll get fat." He laughed lightly. Of course, he would eat if he so chose to, but he also wasn't wanting to be stuffed to a point where he wasn't capable of functioning. There was still so much of the night available, and he was eager to enjoy it with Leia as much as he could. Which he promptly finished off his glass of wine with a swallow. Taking no signal, Galen reached and picked up the bottle and poured more not only in his glass, but her glass as well. "Alderaan?" He shook his head. "I had never actually been. I actual never been to a lot of the planets before coming here. I was mostly locked away in my training. Kept in secret." There was a shrug too. "It doesn't matter though, I really have no desire to see them at this point."

He was comfortable with this life as it was now. There was all he needed really. Leia was here, Barbara had become an essential part of his world also, and of course Lucario. Maybe Frank. Speaking of Frank, and Leia's little giggle regarding the flamingo, Galen rolled his eyes and looked to the pink bird who was going about it's business. "The gifts are often confusing and done not without punishment." Then at times, just provided. It truly was an odd place, but it was home now.

That was also weird.

"This is all I need." Galen smiled right at Leia. "Stupid bird and all."

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-31 12:16 am UTC (link)
“Mm- so it seems. I’ve never really longed for predictability, but there are times it wouldn’t be so bad here when it comes to spontaneous ‘gifting’.” There was more amusement than concern in her tone, but it seemed impossible to be brought down, really aside from becoming a violent, uncontrollable beast that she was terrified would hurt those she cared about - nothing too bad, lately had occurred.

Leia understood his sentiment, at least she was beginning to, because she was letting this concept in; after such a long time, longing to leave, desperately wishing for everything she didn’t have here, to wake up, back home. With each passing day, and the time she had enjoyed with Galen, or the others that had been kind to her, she was warming to the idea that a life could be made here and it wasn’t wrong to lean into that, she reached to put her hand on his, and give it a squeeze.

After a moment, she narrowed her eyes slightly. “But, I refuse to believe you’ve seen enough of the galaxy-” The princess decided right this moment, rising from her chair and persisting in tugging him up from his to follow her. Leia lead him from the kitchen, and down the hall, through to her room. Which was not grand at all, simple and a relic of her childhood. The royal family, no longer spent on decorating the palace, her parents had no desire to, the one priceless artifact Leia had been gifted from more opulent days, was her bed, carved from Glee Anselm hardwoods and inlaid with gold and silver - despite living more ‘simply’ for a centuries old noble family, her mother had insisted there was no reason a beautiful artifact from extravagant times past should be wasted.

But it was the large window Leia focused on - It was twilight; the light almost entirely gone except for the purpleish-pink hues that the sunset left behind. Without a moon, only the stars would light the Alderaan sky at night, making it rather too dark to see much at all. So, it perhaps wasn’t the best time for Galen observe the breathtaking view of her homeworld, and nor the best light to properly appreciate it in, regardless, it was beautiful all the same. Leia sat on the long window seat beneath, and pushed open the window, letting in for a moment the fresh air that drifted from the snow-capped mountains, the scent laced with the dense evergreen forests below. “Appenza Peak.” She motioned ahead of the tallest. “A trek I made when I was sixteen. Part of the challenges I had to face to prove I was worthy to formally be declared Alderaan’s heir.” There was happiness and nostalgia in her reflection - it was what she thought of, rather than mournful, or loss or what she didn’t have. “I’ve never tried climbing out the window. I doubt it’s a possibility.” she mused with a grin, it was the whole bizarre if you’d walked around the outside of her home, this didn’t exist, yet here and now, the view did. “But it means something, that I have this.” Galen had some of his heritage here now too - painful, and lost to him through Vader's butchery, but it lived on through Galen, and through her Rebellion, in his honour.

She breathed the cool air in a moment before pulling the window closed and making to stand so they could return to the comfort of the living room, or whatever they wished. "Well. Now you’ve seen Alderaan’s most famous mountain at least-" She teased, having purposely thwarted his words of having no interest in seeing more of the galaxy, even if the sentiment behind it had been very sweet.

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-31 04:21 am UTC (link)
Galen considered what she about the swing of predictability or spontaneous of the place, but Galen honestly wasn't sure he cared either direction. Sure there was something to be said for having spontaneous notions come forward, but there was also the other side where it would be better to know what was coming in comparison. Not to mention that this place seemed to commonly spontaneously decided to remove people from the town suddenly, and no one here could stop it.

Both of Starkillers eyes widened as Leia narrowed her own. "I.." But that was all he got out before Leia was dragging him through her home towards her bedroom. Well, that was a place he hadn't expected to be brought this evening. Ever? Galen wasn't even sure anymore, but he was sure he felt his cheeks flush the slightest seeing the intimate space of hers.

Focusing on the the topic at hand he looked out the window towards where she was explaining the mountains, and the landscape of the world which she hailed from. His smile crept over his lips as he leaned forward to gaze out the window. With the sun setting of the landscape that was obviously not Starklandia. It was beautiful, he'd admit. A place he was never going to see in his time likely, other than through this window. Like the hangar in which he grew up, or Kashyyyk where he was found as a child. With a sigh he looked to Leia and laughed.

"Well, now I'm just a little more cultured." Galen admitted as he glanced back out to the landscape past the window before looking to Leia. It was special none the less, her showing him this, and he'd at least admit that much. "Well, it's a much better view to have than what I have." He teased. Now standing with her, his hand trailed to her hand and pulled her closer to him. The night was nothing but incredible. They were finally taking steps it seemed to expand on themselves, and that was perfect. Just like this night.

This night was perfect. Galen's eyes fell on her lips, before looking back up to her eyes. A smirk tugged at his lips before leaning and pressing his mouth to hers, soft and eager.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-31 01:27 pm UTC (link)
It'd been very much spur of the moment, almost purely in a counteraction to Galen’s words that he’d no need to travel and no real interest in seeing more - even though it had alluded to the fact that having all he really he needed, included her. She understood, and just how well she did was only growing, day to day.

But the beauty of the horizon; snow-capped mountains and forests below, sky bathed in it’s vibrant, but gradually fading twilight colours was undeniably romantic, even if she hadn’t intended the gesture to be so - maybe because no matter the time of day or night, the sight of her beloved home was so precious to her, it always touched her heart to see it.

“Just a little-” She gave him, with a wise, accepting kind of nod, as if she would grant him that much. “You could stand for a little more though I believe-” She teased, not really meaning such words at all, but they would simply have to settle for travel beyond the doors, rather than across the galaxy, and after their venture to the seaside, and it’s luxuries - they’d both decided that would quite acceptable, and it would do just fine, even if they never left another planet again. Galen assured the view was far better than his own Leia didn’t hesitate. “And I should hope so- there’s not much that I’d even consider compares to this.” And she truly meant such without a second thought.

It wasn’t such a surprise to be drawn close for a tender kiss, Galen had become rather expert in capturing these moments when he could find them and it was rare his eagerness didn't spark something. As she yielded for a moment against his mouth, just letting her herself enjoy every aspect of being close to him, and letting her lips capture his in return - she felt a little like she’d returned to her teenage years, giddy and sneaking something she shouldn’t. Not that she’d ever successfully brought a young man back to her bedroom for a kiss in those days. Most of the haughty young nobles, and young Imperial-minded gentlemen that had made efforts to make her swoon at galas, or dinners or events held here, were so far removed from Leia’s interests, they’d had never had a chance.

Eventually with a wide grin, and still the breath of a laugh in her voice, Leia parted them with a playful push. “Come on.” She smiled, in a manner almost little dazed, and still with a grip on his hand she tugged him back toward the door. Her efforts, of course were somewhat half-hearted to be fair, that she wasn’t really trying so hard at all. But there was still food out, wine. Did she really care at all about that? It was debatable.

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[info]killerofstars
2019-12-31 02:16 pm UTC (link)
Despite it being spur of the moment, it was still very appreciated to see the sights of her world. This place, was strange in how it operated. The things it allowed, but didn't allow. It was very complicated in the sense trying to figure it out, so Galen did what best he could and just went with everything.

Though with the majestic look, and the quiet moment between them. It was simply something that Galen couldn't really describe. It was was, lovely? Those were words that never particularly felt natural in his vocabulary, but it was actually very true in this sense. The evening had been nothing but incredible, and this moment was no exception to how incredible the night was going.

"You say that, but I am very cultured." Galen lied with a laugh. There was no disillusion on how uncultured he truly was, but she knew that. At least they were trying for regular trips through the doors together. It was a blessing in two directions, one being he knew he could keep Leia safe, and the other being more time spent together and really that was what he truly wanted.

A flutter, and a happy groan against her lips, Galen pressed into it more. It was sweet, and desirable. The way it was just enough to truly make him shiver with desire, that confused him all on its own, was enough to make him want more and more. Though despite those intense feelings for more, Galen managed to bury his feelings enough sigh a soft happy sigh when she broke the kiss.

"Of course." Galen followed out of the room. "You did the cooking," Galen muttered softly as he picked her wine glass up to hand off to her. "Why not let me do the clean up. It's only fair, Leia." And with that, Galen ignored any plight that she could help. She could sip her wine and watch the man work - and answer questions where she might want things or where to find things. Galen made quick effort on his cleaning. Finding ways to put the remaining food away, and then washing the dishes casually by hand. Archaic, but something he was use to.

"Um. Thank you, again for having me." Galen spoke to Leia, despite his attention focused on his task.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2019-12-31 10:55 pm UTC (link)
While they had plenty of similarities, Leia found it not so easy to just follow that crest of a feeling, or emotion and simply let it carry her, or let it lead to wherever it would go. At least sometimes that was so. The moment by the window could have carried on with ease, there was every indication Galen was as caught up, and as willing to go on, as Leia might've found herself too. It wasn't as though Leia didn't feel it too - but her mind, as always flickered to what else had to be done, that she couldn't quite relax, and perhaps it was just too soon in the evening to completely abandon all else but one another. Wasn't it?

Galen was very gracious in accepting her interruption in a way she didn't expect, too, as he insisted on clearing things up, and ensuring the food left would make another meal. Leia did try multiple times to rise from her seat to help him, but he wouldn't allow it, so she watched, and sipped wine as they talked as he went about the motions, Leia directing him where to put things away, and how best to stow things. It really was all so easy, to be in one another's company, however that looked, and there was no denying she appreciated his efforts to give back to the work she had done for their meal, as much as Leia would argue there was so little work involved it was hardly a chore at all - and it had been for them, for this evening, she was happy too. One thing she knew, was that she didn't really want it to be over so soon.

When Galen got to the dishes, he quietly thanked her for having him here - which only made Leia wonder if he was trying to figure out how long he was welcomed here for, a social norm one learned of course, to thank the host, and not overstay your welcome. "Of course, you're always welcome here." Leia smiled, draining her glass, she really ought to stop there. She'd filled his glass, left for if he wanted it once he was done. Leia hopped off her chair and slipped in next to him, quick to take up a dishtowel to start drying, hopefully able to avert any attempts to he might make to stop her.

Was it the right time to ask? Leia supposed it didn't really matter, she just didn't want him to leave, having thought that perhaps it wasn't too soon or abrupt to think he'd be comfortable here, Leia had been given the luxury of time to think whilst he'd tidied and why wasn't this the perfect evening? Why not let it continue. "That means you're welcome to stay, tonight too-" it wasn't unprecedented, after the beachside hotel after all, a sense of hope about her.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-02 02:54 pm UTC (link)
That was the biggest difference in training or nature. Galen was taught in the way of being a Sith that his emotions and feelings was what gave him strength. Sure, most of that was anger and violence, but he was learning that other emotions did well to feed that strength heavily. Then there was the natural sense of Galen who also believed in that notion, there were very few things that had to be done in the immediate also. Sure there was food and drink that needed to be put away, and dishes to be sorted - but it wasn't as if their existence would end if they stayed where they were locked in a kiss. But, Galen also didn't want to drive a wedge in this evening with Leia, so he'd go with the diversion of responsibility.

Taking the notion to tend to the rest, to do his equal part was just something of pride for Galen. Sure there was no reason that Leia couldn't assist, but as much as she didn't do much for their meal, she still had to go through the efforts, and that was to be said for something. Also, this was a way for Galen to show his appreciation for what she had done. Even so, as much as he stopped her from helping, when she stepped up to help as he finished the dishes, he conceded at that point to allow her to towel dry the dishes that were used for the meal.

Glancing to Leia, he offered a soft smile as she mentioned he was always welcome. That was something, he still never understood his feelings on. Being welcome somewhere regardless of anything. It was still a feeling that he was trying his best to cope with. Galen never really felt welcome anywhere. Either because he was shunned by the people around him, well, Stormtroopers or the fact he was a safeguarded secret of his master - he just always felt a shameful secret. It was here, that he felt wanted. Kenobi taking him in at first to guide him from the dark side or Leia offering him loving care, and the way Barbara took him in as family.

Handing off a plate to be dried, Galen looked to Leia. Stay the night here? It wasn't as if they were in a land off away from Starklandia, and had to share an area to sleep. Even back at the beach resort where they spent the night, where they had gotten close, Galen could feel the difference in this offer, but he wasn't sure how it was different. He smiled to her. "Of course I'll stay." Not like they hadn't done such previously. Between the time they were children, and fell a sleep in their blanket fort, or the sharing a nice room at the resort. This was no different, right? "Why let the nice evening end sooner than it has too, right?"

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-03 02:16 am UTC (link)
Leia took the plate offered, and set it away, returning for the next, and so on. She smiled as he accepted, clearly pleased to hear it, and it wasn't nervousness Leia felt, but it was a sense of the unknown, she didn't have a plan as such, but she did feel that this evening could go differently to those passed, she'd just remain as she always was, keenly aware of what she sensed and felt, and by her best measure what Galen did too, ask if she felt the need. Things between them were only growing more natural as time went on and she wanted to continue on that way, be guided by how she felt. She'd been very certain where the line would be drawn for their adventure by the beach and it hadn't been awkward, but here she wasn't so certain where the evening would lead. "Right-" Leia agreed with ease as she smiled warmly to him with a nod, she didn't want that either.

The washing up was a simple enough task, working together as he cleaned, and she dried the items setting them away, given she was allowed to help at this stage, it was nice to ensure everything was set away and sorted, when she knew she'd hardly feel like it later, which would've likely been the morning, given it was growing later and the evening wasn't about to end so soon. "I know it's a little short notice- so if there's anything you need, feel free to go get it." His house was practically next door to her's it was manageable, but not necessary, entirely up to him.

"And Lucario and Frank can have the spare room if they want to stay. Thankfully the wolf didn't eat Luke's old bed." It was up to Galen where he prefered his Pokemon and Flamingo to be, he'd mentioned not wanting them to be alone, or Lucario at least. She had no idea how a Lucario slept, but he could curl up on a bed, surely? A long-legged bird? Well they slept standing? Frank could roost in there. Chewie did have his only little bed in the living room, but he spent most nights protectively curled on Leia's bed, the little pup would likely not be doing so tonight. With a quick one armed hug, she grinned to him. "The kitchen's practically sparkling, I'll have to feed you more often." She teased, no one enjoyed the clean up. The worst bit of a good meal.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-03 05:44 am UTC (link)
It was one of those offers that just never fell into a place where he wanted to turn it down. It was purely just something he felt the need and desire to be near her when he could. Of course, in this situation, Galen wasn't sure what was going to happen this evening - his expectation was in line with how the other times went. During their lovely beach visit, they had shared a room and barely shared a bed for the purpose of sleeping. Which was fine. That's what beds were for after all.

Shaking his head at Leia, Galen turned and faced her. "Short notice is better than no notice." Which sounded weird. Galen thought on his words to decipher what he was trying to say. "I'm fine. There isn't anything more that I need." He would make due with what he had, and he glanced to Lucario while he lounged on Leia's couch watching Frank and Chewie bounce about. They'd be fine, and if Lucario wanted, he knew his way home. He doubted that his Pokemon would bring the bird home with him. Back to Leia he smiled. "I'm perfect here and now." Not that what he had at home was any better than what he had here.

"Keep feeding me, and there is a lot I can do." Galen commented. It was mostly a joke, but truth behind it. He absolutely focused through his stomach at times. Her kitchen and dining room were cleared and cleaned, which left them to their own devices now for the evening. Galen picked up his wine and drank from it before noticing that Leia was with out. Picking the bottle up, he poured her another glass and then handed it off to her. "So, what do people do now on these holidays?"

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-03 12:41 pm UTC (link)
Perching on a chair by the bench in the kitchen, Leia looked to him as she sat, and shew seemed reassured that he was quite comfortable as he was - after all, this was a first to have him over, and she wanted to make sure he felt he had all he needed to feel in comfort. He confirmed this, and she accepted it well enough.

Leia gave him a look, as if she was slightly confused by his question, she didn’t think he seemed awkward, or nervous this time? “No different from what I said before.” She chided, almost playfully. “We do as we please-” Though now she was occupied with her glass of Toniray again, though she sipped slowly, thinking she should probably pace this one. “Anyway, I’m hardly an authority on this holiday any more than you are- this is your evening too.” She reassured warmly with a sip from her drink, as if there was no need to look to her to direct things. Leia glanced too, to Lucario lounging about on the couch, as if he owned it - something he was welcome to, of course, this evening her home was happily shared with all her guests, human and otherwise. Chewie and Frank were still gamboling about as if they were never going to run short on energy, though Leia knew it wouldn’t be so long before the puppy Pokemon crashed.

“We could always call it a night?” She was rather nonchalant in offering this idea, relaxed, but close to being done with her drink. The fact he was staying the night meant it would still be spent in one another’s company, so it wasn’t quite drawing a close to things, which they’d agreed no one had really wanted, not yet. If anything it only presented another opportunity to get closer, which Leia doubted Galen would object to. “I think we’ve earned it.” She mused, with a smile for all the cooking, cleaning and general festivities they’d enjoyed. “Otherwise, I think there’s a Sabacc deck around here somewhere.” They could sit up and play a few rounds, if that was preferred? Either way, it wasn’t technically the end of their evening together.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-03 01:35 pm UTC (link)
Simply leaning at the same counter that Leia was seated at, he sipped at the alcoholic drink that she had provided for the evening trying to remain as comfortable with the whole situation at hand. Well, it was pretty easy considering that it had gone so well, and the pair of them seemed just so comfortable in each other's company.

We do as we please. That made Galen smirk as he stood up straighter and turned into Leia, and pressed his lips to hers in a pleased kiss. Something they hadn't done all evening, and frankly that seemed wrong for Galen at this point. They've kissed so often the past weeks that it just felt normal and something that they should be doing. Not letting the kiss linger any further than it had, he went back to where he was leaning and sip more of the wine in his glass pleased.

Sure the night wasn't real late, but for being a young man that he was, Galen didn't let himself stay up ridiculously late at night very often. Training was every morning, and he had stayed vigilant in his exercises. So going to bed at a fair hour, wasn't out of the realm of desirable for Starkiller. Nodding to Leia, he agreed. "Calling it a night, seems wise." He swallow what was left in his glass setting it down. He'd wash their glasses in the morning for Leia. Galen looked to the animals and shook his head before back to Leia. "You mentioned the animals have access to the spare room. Would you like me to sleep in there also?" Not that was his immediate desire, but this wasn't a case of having a single bed, and he didn't want to assume Leia wished him to share hers again.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-03 04:00 pm UTC (link)
Leia tended to keep similar hours, and generally preferred mornings to late evenings anyway, so it suited her. Galen did pose the question that she might want him to take the spare room, indicating he was trying to be considerate. “Not necessarily.” She noted with ease, no she didn’t want him to take the spare bed. “But you’re welcome to it if you’d be more comfortable there- than with me.” Leia considered, looking to him with a warm smile, just as certain his offer was a matter of politeness and thoughtfulness. But, if it wasn’t the case it was there for him all the same and she meant it too, a genuine offer in her tone. The exchange wasn’t awkward, simply a matter of navigating a still new relationship, understanding one another, offering boundaries out of care, even when they weren’t necessarily what was wanted. Leia finished her wine by draining the last little bit from the glass, and set it by the sink, to be cleaned later.

His offer had been made for her sake, and an equal effort to ensure her comfort more than his own, it seemed and that room, would be available for any of the animals. The Princess took a moment to dart over to her Pokemon and give Chewie a goodnight scratch on the head, because he simply couldn’t do without. Lucario and Frank seemed perfectly content to be left to their own devices, having made themselves at home, and quite at ease. Together Leia and Galen wandered back toward her bedroom again. She moved to flick the lamps by the bed on, as it’d grown completely dark since they’d gone about cleaning up, in the manner typical of their world, the door wooshed closed to offer privacy.

Leia went about her usual nightly routine of drawing the curtains too, so the light didn’t wake them too early, not that she was particularly skilled at sleeping late anyway it was something she always did, all the same. Leia went back over to Galen, her hand offering a gentle touch his arm, pressing a kiss to his lips, her manner calm, wanting him to feel relaxed in her home. “Just make yourself comfortable, alright? I’ll only be a minute.” she promised, slipping off to the little en-suite momentarily. “If there’s anything you need, just let me know.” She had spare toothbrushes, and the ‘fresher was his if he wanted it before sleep. He could acquaint himself with the room somewhat, get himself settled if he wished to, again this was something they'd been through before, with the evening shared at the hotel.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-03 05:00 pm UTC (link)
The way Leia told him that it wasn't necessary, or more appropriately necessarily meant that she wanted him in her bed with him. Now there was a fine line between this moment, and the fact there was only one bed for them to share. This was, different in Galen's mind. She wanted to share her bed with him instead of having him in a different bed or whole different room. Starkiller felt his cheeks warm while he thought this through, and what it meant. This was something new and very unexplored for him, and of anyone to go through this journey with, he was happy it was with Leia.

Following Leia into the bedroom, and making himself a little more acquainted with the space, after the kiss, he explored the finer details of the intimate space of hers. How she had things laid out, or where she might sit and read. Simple things that Galen would let his mind cross casually as he attempted to figure out the social cues to this situation. Leia was doing her thing while he was... what? Waiting? Supposed so.

"I'm fine, ultimately he said to himself mostly. To bring himself to calmer state where he wasn't in his own panic on what if he messed things up. Leia was refined, and elegant. She was strong and beautiful. She really was the one in this pairing who had her shit together in comparison to him. Which caused a simple amount of panic in himself. Starkiller never felt unsure. Every move he made, he was determined was the correct move and he always did it full force. Why was such an intimate experience with Leia different. It was just her bedroom, and they were just going to bed. There was nothing strange about this.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-03 09:24 pm UTC (link)
Leia left him to his own devices for just a moment, comfortable if he wanted to explore, look at things, investigate an important piece of her life, captured in this room. The trouble was, Leia wanted to put neither weight, no expectation on the evening, it was the very worst thing one could do, she’d thought when all she wanted was for matters to progress at a steady pace, a natural one. Even more so, when she had began as the one in a state of uncertainty, needing time and patience and understanding to untangle her feelings. The hiccups in their relationship had come when she didn’t express, so well that they were the things she needed. She just avoided the entire thing.

Well, nevermind. They’d come past all that. But importantly, she wanted those things for them both now, and whatever this evening turned out to be, it would no doubt end as perfectly as it had begun. So when she’d wanted to offer a special gesture, like returning to the store and purchasing the item they’d both liked - that had triggered her into a state of aversion, and Galen had clearly been distraught, and generally fed up at her complete avoidance toward even something suggesting intimacy when they had seemed on the very cusp of it before - which then brought them to talk. It only seemed natural this item would be a nice, small way to acknowledge that repair without apologies and dredging up those matters. Just, this wasn’t something she was afraid of now. Plus, she was absolutely confident it would be well received.

So Leia went about her evening ablutions, a very brief shower, brushing her teeth and such - mostly what she did before bed, aside from little measures that had nothing to do with sleep; but with smelling, and feeling a little prettier, because who didn’t enjoy such things now and then? Her hair stayed in it’s traditional braids, though she had no trouble with them she wanted to involve Galen, for a reason.

Leia admired the little lingerie set with a sense of satisfaction, the colour was quite rich, and despite her words, hardly tacky. The material was divinely soft against her, not entirely sheer, just in that nice zone of leaving just something still to the imagination. Leia pulled on a white robe, which was her own, one that she’d had for years, and was in her closet, she’d been happy to rediscover a lot of clothing in her closets and drawers. The robe was long and a silken material, swirls and patterns along it’s base and sleeves, tying it up she peered out - Galen had moved, and was inspecting curiously by the looks of it - but ..she had half expected him to literally get himself comfortable, perhaps even already be settled in bed. There was a sweetness to him that just made her heart swell. Leia went over to him, taking a hand, smiling. There ..was no mistaking a slightly nervous energy about him, that she only wanted to soothe. But with the robe only fastened loosely, offering some promise of what was ahead. “Would you like to use the bathroom now? You’re welcome to it?”

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-03 10:37 pm UTC (link)
When Leia returned from the bathroom, his eyes shifted immediately, and there was something new. The robe, was something to start with but he immediately sensed a new air about her. Not that it was wrong, or something was wrong, but a different confidence. To such a degree, he saw it in her eyes even. She had something planned, and the eagerness in the young man boiled up quickly. Frankly he wanted to know, and had the very distinct feeling that he would find out quickly enough.

A smile on his lips spread while she approached, his eyes falling right on the loosely tied fabric belt around her waist. It was the littlest thing that stopped him and his curious mind from finding out what she was hiding what she wore underneath.

"I, uh.." He muttered obviously quite distracted with the sheer white robe that had covered her body that just gave little hints of what she was hiding. "I'm okay." Galen finally managed before looking to here eyes. The warmth in his cheeks? Did it spread, because his chest felt warm, as he could swear his heart was beating right out of his ribcage. This was exciting, considering he wasn't sure what he was in for. Reaching out hesitantly, Galen looked down at where his fingers were taking hold of around the tie around her waist. Looking back up to her face, Galen licked his lips lightly.

"May I?" When he was given the go ahead, he pulled softly until the tie was undone, and his eyes caught exactly what was under the robe. A soft inhale of breath, and he felt the air in his lungs get pulled from him. He remembered the exact blue piece. It was the same that was shown to them at the mall through the doors that day. The way it formed around Leia, the sheer fabric... how little it covered but left enough to draw him in more. "Kriff." Galen whispered right at Leia. "You.." Galen swallowed hard his eyes unable to be ripped from her. "Wow." He managed to find a different word. To say the least, the Sith approved thoroughly.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-04 12:06 am UTC (link)
Of the two, Leia was quite relaxed, quietly confident the flutter in her stomach, and the slightly faster beat of her heart wasn’t a feeling of nervousness, more just a sensation related to what was still unknown, and what came of choosing to forge ahead with such things. His energy was perfectly understandable, Leia’s manner only calm, warm and quietly confident to counter it, or at least guide him in feeling as secure as he could, of course there was an entirely different feel to all this than when they’d been close in the past. Even so, she didn’t think she’d made the wrong decision in choosing this route.

What else was nice about it? Leia in all honesty hadn’t had the luxury of time on her side before, when it came to something like this, whatever exactly this moment would end up as - and she quite liked it too, this moment didn’t have to be anything other than letting their whims lead wherever they may. No need to steal moments and feel some sort of pressure they ought not to be wasted, not always conducive to comfort. So to really devoting an evening, without concern for what else she ought to be doing, or fearing the likelihood of highly abrupt interruptions made a world of difference to how she was able to relax in those moments to herself, before she’d reappeared.

Leia thought it was a tell difficult to tell if Galen really didn’t want to use the en-suite or he didn’t have the capacity to gauge such a thing right now. Leia watched him, her gaze kept focused to his, as it darted or moved, seeing his expression flush, and without too much hesitation, naturally seek to touch at the sash around her waist, going as far as asking - which only widened her smile, she nodded to encourage him; needless to say, it had the desired effect, being only marginally lost for things other than a few generally positive disjointed words was an excellent sign of approval. As it turned out, that store assistant was hardly desperate for a sale, but particularly at her job; the item she’d held up Leia had immediately liked when she tried it on, flattering to her specifically and comfortable, her two criteria, anything else was for Galen’s benefit. “I like it too.” She smiled, with a small laugh - ensuring it was just as much her preference, as his and her dismissal earlier had been, as he suspected a deflection due to her discomfort and fear of getting any closer to him, as a werewolf. “The young alien in that shop was very pleased that her instincts had been right.” She added, as a slight tease. Kind of a mutual gift, this one was. She kept the loose robe on for now.

She lifted on her toes to graze his lips with a light kiss, seemingly quite at ease to let things proceed gradually, find their footing together, Leia took his hands. “Do you want to come sit down?” she prompted softly, he’d had a look around there were multiple places, the window seat of course, the bed were probably the most comfortable, but she was in no rush if he wanted to linger where he stood, too.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-04 04:31 am UTC (link)
The fact that she was so calm and relaxed actually made this all the better. As weird as it was, here being the more resident expert made it much easier so he didn't feel as if he was just learning as he went, but had someone he trusted to guide him and through this act. Also, frankly she was absolutely stunning and Galen was having the most difficult time removing his eyes from her.

It was fair to not be able to tell that, considering the amount of clothing that Leia was wearing decreased dramatically compared to what she was wearing previously and that was very distracting for poor Galen. Each little motion of Galen's hand were hesitant, because this was a far different situation that when they were on the beach. That much, Galen could sense. The intimacy was incredibly raised, which was logical, but most of all Starkiller was a lost for how to handle it all. Licking his lips he looked right to Leia's face. "You do?" He was surprised a little by the notion. His fingers still gripped the robe the slightest, and with her words that she liked it, he opened the robe just a little more so he could see more that was hidden. "That was unexpected," He stated admiring what was in view. "Because I though you absolutely didn't." He smiled slightly, just from the information that she was a fan too. "I, really like it on you." He whispered at Leia, or more for himself, hard to tell.

Then the kiss fell right on his lips, and a shiver went from head to toe on Galen. It was nothing more than what they had shared in the past, but it really was exactly the thing to get him molded to putty for her. Nodding, he agreed and moved to the bed which seemed closest for them. Now what though? Of all his confidence, a simple bit of brief nudity had him in shambles of a man he was. Did he just touch her? How and where? He knew there were parts of her he had an appreciation for. Which signified as his eyes dipped trailing from her neckline, right to her cleavage and further. It was insanely difficult for Galen not to look and appreciate her.

"You're.." His cheeks reddened heavily. "Very beautiful, Leia."

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-04 05:52 am UTC (link)
If Galen was at all concerned at his inability to look away, Leia wasn’t uncomfortable. She didn’t mind him looking at her this way at all, and she certainly gave a soft nod to his surprise. “I ..didn’t want to think about it.” She confessed. “I didn’t think ..something like this would be a possibility, after what happened, and the full moon.” The thought had caused a bit of a jump in her heart, a stirring in her stomach because she still didn’t feel completely at peace with it all, and how close she was to him, given the danger. But, no. Not this evening, not now. Mentally, she pushed it aside. “I’m pleased.” She smiled to his affirmation that he did really like it. “That was half the point.” Not entirely, but definitely up there with reasons for getting dressed up, specifically this evening.

Leia smiled to his compliment, with a soft laugh - not teasing, just finding it sweet, charming even if he was turning bright red at the confession. “This helps” she grinned a little, with an indicative tug at the neckline of what she wore. Leia settled by sitting by him on the bed, legs tucked under her. His nerves were palpable, though she thought it was more uncertainty that discomfort, or that he was in any sort of situation he didn’t want to be in. Even so, Leia was quite prepared to take all the time they needed, it only made her feel closer to him. “Maybe you help me with something?” she asked, curiously, taking his hand gently, and lifting it to where the looped braids of her dark brown were fixed, just above the nape of her neck, it kept them close and he seemed alright, so far.

“Braids are very traditional and important to Alderaan- particularly to it’s monarchs.” Leia had decided It was a good way to start, especially when he perhaps needed encouragement, a little time to grow accustomed. “It might sound a little strange, but to allow someone else unfasten them- is considered a very intimate act.” It meant something to her anyway to have him do this, plus leaning close to him to encourage his hands to unfasten things, let her hair tumble out into soft waves, let him comb his hands through it a little, help it settle past her shoulders. “Thank you.” she murmured, leaning in to kiss him again, capturing his lips - only briefly, as with all kisses thus far, enjoying the feeling of her long hair being loose. She sat back again, watching him, the way he gazed at her too. She wondered if the newest, the lack of contact and affection had him a little flummoxed too. He’d become an accomplished kisser, no doubt he’d learn more.

“There’s no real secret.” She told him softly, meeting his eyes when she was able to catch his gaze, anyone had felt out of their depth before - Leia only hoped she hadn’t done too much, too soon, but she didn’t really think so, she’d know soon enough and it would never be too late to put things to a halt if they needed. “Just- follow what feels right. Not so different from the Beach really.” Vague and basic perhaps, but the way he’d swept her up in the ocean, he’d held her so tightly and they’d kissed so intensely. Still Leia was composed, warm reaching to take his hand again and tenderly placed it on her chest, not letting her hand leave his as she learnt in for another kiss. “So long as it feels comfortable.” She assured, pausing the kiss, giving him a moment.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-04 06:11 am UTC (link)
That was fair. Her hesitation. There was something truly said about wearing what she was wearing for him. Was it for him? No, for the both of them. With her confession, it brought forward the news she told him. The werewolf situation. It wasn't anything Galen was going to worry about, but he was certain the pair of them were going to figure out exactly what they had to do to keep him, her, and the town safe. "Who am I to tell you not to wear this." He nudged with his eyes slightly. "I like it a lot."


Following Leia's lead, Galen shifted his body so that he could tend to her braids as she asked. Listening to here explain, and in turn immediately felt something keen to close to her. Just a simple act, considered intimate. That brought more confidence as Galen carefully and maticulously undid the braids from her hair. Slowly running his fingers through her hair as he did suck. When making it to her scalp, lightly scratching at her head softly, more to ease the tension that the braids might have done. It was a nice shift to let Galen's mind catch up with what was happening right then and there. It was absolutely something he knew he would be able to accomplish with her, and that alone brought an eager smile to his lips.

Though a bigger smile when she kissed him once again, sadly just as brief as the other kisses. That was going to change, and the way that she was guiding, Galen was starting to understand some of what to do, or how to do. Follow what feels right, she offered, and he had always done that - well, to a degree. He followed what his instincts told him more appropriately, which became easy as her hand took his and brought it right up to her chest. A gasp left Galen's mouth just as she kissed him again. As long as it feels comfortable? His hand pressed firmly against her breast, and all Galen could think was agreeing that this was comfortable.

Pressing forward, Galen's mouth was eager to capture hers in a heated kiss. Something much more fierce than what they had shared previously. The hand on her breast firmly squeezing, but attempting nothing too hard while his free hand pulled her closer to him eager to keep the kiss happening unlike the other brief kisses they had shared this evening.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-04 07:19 am UTC (link)
She knew it had felt the right thing to do, not so much because it helped him relax a little, but the care with which Galen took to the task, unfastening each braid as he needed to and even going as far as to gently massage her scalp, scratch out any tension, which there always was a little, the princess closing her eyes at the enjoyable, soothing feeling, soaking in the sensation of being tended to, and the relaxation he encouraged to settle over her.

Her words seemed to resonate enough that he followed, though his silence might’ve worried her a moment, if she hadn’t been met by an eager kiss. She knew he was capable, more than. He was better than she was, being lead be feeling, emotion or need. Perhaps it had been momentary and her words had only been a touch of a white lie, perhaps. It wouldn’t be entirely like the Beach. They’d shared a little passion, kisses as they were gently rocked by the waves, they had gotten very close, but this Leia hoped, perhaps there’d be more. Maybe he did too - and that was what it hinged on. What they both wanted. But she didn’t think too hard on it all, or speculate, no doubt there would be moments of further guidance, that as long as it was what he wanted too, she would lead him. She would just been keenly aware of what she could encourage and how best to do so.

Her hand dropped from his, no longer needing to support it against her body as Galen grew a little more confident in his hold, the combined effort of a fiercer kiss, and the warmth of his hand squeezing her earned him soft, sighing sorts of sounds against his mouth, not breaking away as he encouraged her closer with his other hand, Leia compiled by shifting to make herself comfortable in his lap. See, all a matter a little give and take and he was progressing very well indeed. Leia kept pace with his newfound eagerness, her own desire apparent as her lips moved over his, only breaking so she could press slow kisses at his neck to take a breath or two, before nuzzling gently taking in the smell of him, the fact he was right there, her keener senses meant smell was that little bit more intoxicating too.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-06 04:20 am UTC (link)
The biggest misconstrued thing about Sith was that they didn't care, or they were unable to care. Sure, most of that care was after power and in some cases immortality - but the point was, there was caring there. Many Sith cared, but the caring led them down a path that was nonreturnable. Galen wasn't going to strive for the impossible, but he was going to do what he could do here and now. Like this. The tender care to remove the braids that her hair were so tightly wound in. Which, of course led to his confidence to come baring it's head.

Especially with the kiss that came from that confidence showing itself. Especially if this was like their beach excursion? That was just a beautiful day of them getting to know each other, and a vague sense of their bodies. The way the water pooled around them and rocked them as they kissed in the ocean. His first time in the ocean. The passion that was there, and in the now sharing that same passion. Galen would like nothing more than to be here in the sense with her. To be simply put, Galen wanted this more than anything. The closeness and the intimacy. It was a feeling that Galen was so unfamiliar with that made him blossom eagerly into wanting more.

While her hand left his, Galen didn't move to remove his hand from her body, especially as the kiss frenzied further into something much more passionately, and Galen would admit that this was one of those moments that resonated in his mind forever. Up until Leia shifted her whole weight and was now comfortably placed on his lap. It was easy just having her warm body against his, even if she was much more clothed than he was to react exactly how she'd expect with her where she was now. Both his hands moved to her bare hips, and a gasped moan erupted from his mouth as his hands pulled her right up against him. Surprising really as another one happened to fall from his lips as her mouth traced along his neck. A shift of his weight, his hands left her body to just maneuver his body around hers to peel the shirt he was wearing up over his head before being discarded across the room.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-06 01:21 pm UTC (link)
So far? Well, things seemed a little more relaxed now - relaxed in the sense Galen was no longer like a Bantha caught in a floodlight, as ‘relaxed’ as one could feel with a steadily increasing pulse, and quickening breath with each moment past. Mostly Leia was feeling less insecure she was forging ahead too soon, or in to territory that was perhaps not yet for them - her instincts had said it was right, as new as much of it was, it only seemed but a step further from where they’d been, and where Leia had drawn the line previously, or maybe just where that line had naturally fallen, at the time. They had after all met bare skin before, and shared this kind of closeness before - it was just a little more fleeting experience, little moments snatched as they waded in the ocean, a little insight rather than true exploration.

His touch wasn’t frozen, and Leia found it all too easy to enjoy that fact, making efforts to encourage him. There was a small smile to her kisses at his neck to his favourable sounds followed, and he was quick enough to avail himself of his shirt and throw it aside with ease, Leia sitting back a little to give him the space to do so.

It was almost a small moment to slow things down, to gaze at him in the soft light, as she brushed a free hand over his chest almost in a gentle sort of fondness - not that she hadn’t seen him this way before, it was just different. At little more only theirs, in this moment and she liked that better than she had the ocean. She was still for a moment, not so much stop their progress or even to halt it, Leia didn’t necessarily want that. Maybe she felt there was no need to race toward things either - though she didn’t regret what had been sparked within him, something that was headed now more toward eagerness than uncertainty, in these moments not feeling as much that he needed to be lead, she would stay aware though, attuned. With a small sigh, Leia leaned forward to fall into savoring another kiss with him, capturing his face in her hands.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-06 01:57 pm UTC (link)
Having a feel for what he thought he might supposed to be doing, Galen was easily more relaxed moving into this situation. Sure his heart rate was beating right out of his chest, and he was breathless in the fact that sharing these intimate kisses with Leia had been leaving him short of breath, but he was relaxed. He was honed in on the desires that was laid out for the two of them.

While she encouraged him effortlessly, Galen was only eager to do the same. Coax her to not stop. Especially the way her lips felt on his skin otherwise. Touching him in ways he wasn't aware was acceptable. There was so much he needed to learn about this that he wasn't even aware of. Silly to think about it now, but why wouldn't his lips make her feel good if they were on other parts of her body?

Though his mind was a fog as she touched over his now bare skin. Her fingertips leaving a tingled sensation across his skin. Much different than when they were in the ocean previously. Then the kiss. Oh, the kiss how he enjoyed the kissing, but what if he did as she did? Did it work in reverse? Experimenting, Galen broke the kiss to kiss her jawline, and then further down along her pulse line of her neck. The difference in him. The way she tasted along with the scent of her purely intoxicating.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-07 02:28 am UTC (link)
Sure, when she'd felt that bit self conscious, or less comfortable in was a public space, albeit sparsely populated Galen had attempted to assure her it was 'just them' in those moments they were swaying about in the ocean, and she had conceded that their moments was all she needed to focus on, but truly this was different, and she liked that. Likely her calmer manner and willingness to pursue more with him a sign that this was just how she'd wanted things to be, a space that was in all sense theirs.

Galen decided to venture to get exploitative with his mouth, pressing kisses along her skin, all of it felt delightful and enticing, but there was a soft approval from her throat as he reached her neck, head tilting to encourage his access, as a smile curling at her lips, her heart only picking up a touch faster. Her hands still traversing his chest with light touches, before looping comfortably to rest about his neck as he pressed those kisses to her skin, a hand reaching to run up the back of his neck and trace over the short hair that covered his scalp, fingers gently curling. All these things being efforts to encourage him on such a course.

Leia did still have that additional white robe on over the surprise Christmas gift, which she released her hold on him to carefully shrug out of it, letting it slip from her arms to fall to the floor as he was occupied with her neck.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-07 08:29 pm UTC (link)
Difference in personalities, where she felt the stigma of public, and well, Galen still didn't feel it or understand it. Just a simple thing, that didn't actually matter to Galen on the where, and he was simple enough to back off and respect Leia's boundaries. Which seemingly enough, right here and now, Leia was very much open to the exploration that they bypassed at the beach.

Speaking of exploration though, Starkiller was pleased in his efforts to explore Leia's neck and collarbone slowly with his mouth. Along her neck, and over her shoulder as she lost the additional layer of her robe that was truly hiding the rest of her body from him. Encouraging him along, Galen was pleased to feel her fingers on his skin. Pressing forward as his head dipped lower, his kisses trailed down the front of her chest eagerly.

Having now made her make the similar noises he had made at her, there was something in Galen that only wanted to make her make more of those noises. Not to mention, as he was enjoying himself. This was new and exciting and Galen had no idea where it was heading.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-08 02:57 pm UTC (link)
It was a simple thing really, simple comparatively she supposed? Something as basic as affection shown through kisses placed against her skin just felt near perfect in this moment, and yet still more than enough to see her heart pick up it’s pace more rapidly, all steps toward losing herself in what already was becoming a very tender, shared experience between them that was only just starting, building gradually, with each moment, his eagerness apparent as he worked his way across the warmth of her skin without faltering.

Being so close to her chest, no doubt he could hear that pound of her heart, even feel how her breath was drawn in, a sort of anticipation. Focused on the warmth his mouth briefly offered, left to cool as he moved on - she encouraged him, alongside what seemed very much his own interests, her gaze lowering on him as he ventured on. Her hands still offering idle touches, one still touching about his neck and short hair, sure to encourage course, the other moving to his knead a little at his shoulder, lazily drifting back to over his chest.

“Feeling a little more comfortable?” She mused sweetly, near a pleased humm in her tone for all his focused attentions and their mutual enjoyment in this very moment, Leia’s words, more observation that question given the newfound momentum Galen seemed to have discovered, or possibly just because he’d gotten rid of his shirt. Or maybe she was just teasing fondly about both.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-08 06:29 pm UTC (link)
Being so atuned to the Force, Galen was feeling a lot actually. With each brush to her skin with his lips, he could feel her body react, just as he could sense in her what he was doing was positive. Especially how her breathing grew shifted in rhythm. All these things were similar for Galen, in that he was surprised his heart was being contained in his chest.

Nodding, Galen nuzzled at Leia letting the kissing cease for the moment. "How can someone not be comfortable with you like this on top of me." Galen whispered, his hands trailing up over her thighs, up paster her hips, and along her sides to her back so he could pull her towards himself.

"I wasn't sure how this night was going to go, but, I knew it was going to be good." He smiled before looking to Leia's eyes. "You are absolutely incredible." Galen spoke while pressing his lips to hers with a happy hum in his throat while his fingers still explored her bare skin, touching what he could now in the more intimate setting.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-09 12:44 am UTC (link)
Leia smiled, giving a small laugh, almost to herself at his most affirmative assurance he was quite comfortable with her here as she was, seated in his lap, as his hands rushing over her thighs sent a little tremble up her spine and she moved easily to his pull. His compliment was taken with a light smile, brows arching as if she might feel that was rather too much praise on his part - but she wasn’t going to contradict it either, when Galen was being so sweet. “I think this is far more about us.” she encouraged warmly

Leaning in to accept another kiss, Leia felt no need to rush him, and in this moment no need to guide his roving hands, given his touch had now sneaked beyond the already sparse fabric, Leia perfectly content, and feeling that swirl of warmth within her stoked by Galen’s touch exploring as he saw fit. Leia left no mystery about her feelings if he happened to graze his hands over somewhere she liked particularly; offering signs he could find through his senses, combined with what the Force would tell him.

“There’s so much I want to share with you-” She sighed between kisses, meeting his lips again with heat that she only wanted to pursue, encourage that spark, and Galen’s own confidence - she could certainly just enjoy this quite easily. But, there was more, something she wanted, and something she believed, given his frustrations at their distance, he did too? Even though she was in doubt, given his complete isolation, he knew exactly what that was? Really, She’d thought about it, partly why she had decided to conduct things just so, this evening, stir him, see where it led, and guide what seemed natural. As comfortable as she was seated here, there were still perched somewhat, when they’d taken a seat on the end of her bed. “Including the fact there’s a lot more of this bed we can occupy."

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-09 05:48 am UTC (link)
She was correct. The way his hands and his fingers traveled a bit here and there, and the noises and reactions only led Galen to learn some of her sweet spots. "Yes." He agreed. "Us." She was correct. It was about them, and their efforts. Nothing more than what they happened to feel with each other.

Honestly, Galen didn't know what exactly they could be rushing into. There was vague ideas, such as he was familiar with his own anatomy, but hers? Well, that was becoming a whole new journey of learning Leia and one he was pleased to take lessons on.

The words between the kisses made him smile. "Then share with me." Galen managed before she capture him in that kiss spoke volumes. It drove that spark in his body just as she hoped. A raspy purr from his throat as he pressed into her and the kiss, just to have it taken away from him. It was cruel, if it was the true intention. She was making reference of the rest of the bed. That's accurate. With a glance behind him slightly, he looked to Leia and nodded. "I think you might be correct." With a push, using his strength Galen helped lift her up and allow her to her feet.

Once standing he walked to side of the bed now realizing exactly how tight his pants had become from the attention Leia was paying to him. The way she was dressed, he figured something would have to be done for him. Undoing the pants, he shimmied out of them letting them fall to the floor carelessly standing now just in the boxer briefs he wore that day, allowing the outline of just how excited he was to be quite obvious now. Moving back onto the bed he reached out for her to join him.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-09 06:41 am UTC (link)
Reluctant as she was to pause matters, it was with good reason, there wasn’t so much need to sit on the bed when there was so much more of it to lay upon, also she thought it far more romantic, too, as nice as being held to him, sitting on the bed had been. And though, Leia thought Galen could be near content in some ways just remaining as they were, that didn’t satisfy that curiosity, to see if more between them would progress so smoothly as all else before it. It wasn’t something so much posed as a question at any point, that wasn’t really how these things worked - but it was something that was just had begun to feel right, the closer they became to one another. There’d been a moment she’d wondered if that changing room what might have happened, had she not kept good sense about her.

More of his clothing discarded, but not the last of it - being seated in Galen’s lap for a portion of this adventure meant Leia wasn’t entirely unaware that it wasn’t just comfort he was feeling in their evening, it was just a reassurance too, in a way that there was a sense that the experience was mutual at this point, that each touch, or kiss was stirring within him as it did her. Even so, Leia would proceed with care, and even if it drove them both a little mad, caution, a want to check that he understood, or at least that he felt comfortable enough with her to find out.

And Leia did take his hand, guided back into his arms to settle comfortably with him on the bed, bodies just as close as they had been before, Leia enjoying sharing his warmth in an otherwise, previously empty space. Of course, it was a bed that would be near impossible to be uncomfortable in, luxurious in every sense of the word. It had, for some time now been considered fit for the royal family of Alderaan. It wasn’t a difficulty in any way to pick things up where they were left, despite Galen’s sadness that she had ended their kiss only moments ago, Leia was with him soon enough settling in under the covers to press a few stray, but fond sort of kisses to his chest, before she shifted close to meet his lips again, seeking to rekindle what they’d begin, intensify it, a clear sign this would be rather different to the more tender, an certainly more chaste evening they spent in the hotel.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-10 05:00 pm UTC (link)
Galen never was one to pause anything. Normally when he got going, he was an unstoppable force steam rolling forward. His first mission was really sign of that. He plowed through droves of storm troopers without a bit of hesitation, and then there was this. This was uncharted territory and honestly, Starkiller wasn't sure what had been there to expect. Slowly learning the subtle difference of romance and the opposite of it, it was beginning to seem he was going to have to learn more than he even knew he had to learn.

With the evening progressing, Leia was correct that it wasn't just the comfort at hand. Leia was doing something to him, he wasn't entirely familiar with. Sure he had examined his own body, multiple times, and quite thoroughly on his own - but with Leia causing the course of action, Galen was finding himself conflicted on how to perform appropriately. The new territory was something he was taking to learn one bit at a time, and with an excellent guide like Leia... he was eager to keep with learning such goodness.

Pleased that Leia was back reconnecting with him to settle where they left off, Galen was even happier as her kisses ventured as his had. A sound purr came from Galen as she explored his chest in a different manner than any other time - just as her mouth captured his to signify that things would be much different than before. What changes really would come? They were of course wearing less - well no, this was about what they were wearing in the ocean. Though, he had a different appreciation for what Leia was wearing tonight compared to the bikini she had worn swimming. A raspy moan against her lips, Galen pulled Leia closer to him, just wanting the warmth of her body against his.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-17 11:27 pm UTC (link)
Maybe she’d never been particularly retreating about these matters, but Leia had never quite been the one to be the one to instigate with someone less experienced that she was. The quandary of pushing that little bit further, encouraging more whilst ensuring it was welcome, wanted - not that she at any point so far felt otherwise. He only pulled her closer to him, and she let him his moan an encouragement. The ocean had rocked them gently together, but as he had pulled her close, Leia found a gentle motion against him that seemed to suit perfectly as she didn’t break their kiss, slow but no less intense for it, there was no necessity to be so frenzied about it. She was savouring her time with him, and letting that warmth within her seem to coil, wind all the tighter, told by the rapid pounding of her heart, and the way her breathing was growing faster by the second.

Their bodies both, were offering all signs that each touch or kiss offered had the desired effect, that each move was only closer entwining them, Leia certain to let him know wherever his touch might venture was wanted, enjoyed. In turn Leia’s touch was roving him, enjoying the heat of him, the way his muscles shifted and bunched, that she could feel without having to even see what his commitment to his training sculpted. One of her hands slipped delicately to his hip, letting her touch only dally just below the waistband the last of the clothing covering him.

Leia knew what she could do, she knew very well she could wordlessly take them all the further, and part of her knew, Galen favoured simply charging ahead, acting based on emotion and feeling in most cases, perhaps she could have done so - everything felt right. But she needed a little more, there was always room in intimacy and newness to feel overwhelmed, to want to take steps and for it to take more than one encounter to push further each time, they’d never really talked about it, but the building intensity seemed to be speaking for them. Was it right to do so, when maybe he didn’t understand where exactly they were headed?

“How does this make you feel?” Leia breathed, drawing in air deeply as she broke their kiss speaking between a kiss at his neck, not letting her questioning spoil their rhythm. Sure bodies could speak for them and there was plenty Leia could feel, and understand from that alone; she was doing her best to make sure Galen could read her willingness and need too, but words and the chance to voice them mattered to her too, beyond how intense their chemistry was. She breathed in his scent, as she kissed again. “Can I keep going? Do you want more between us?” She felt he trusted her too, even if 'more' in exact terms was unknown territory.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-20 03:32 pm UTC (link)
If Starkiller had known certain notions of how Leia felt, he'd of been more frustrated with his lack of knowledge or experience. Of course Leia had a better understanding or experience, but that didn't mean anything particularly, other than she was leading this charge. Teaching him what sort of things were to come or expect. The fact that they were able to feel such closeness previously, had done wonders for Galen, and led into how he knew more of what to do now. The kissing wasn't hard our quick. It was absolutely intense, where the raw emotion was felt in the act as the Force as he reached out to feel it.

While tangled with Leia, the warmth was soothing and desired. With each touch of hers, sent sparks through his body. Each movement brought forth a whole new wave of feelings. It was all pressing towards an end that he wasn't sure exactly what it looked like. One that he was intrigued to reach and experience with Leia. Especially if her hands kept touching him him the way that she was.

As expected, she was taking her time to make sure all was in the right places, where Galen would have been bounding ahead without thought or concern. Difference between the two personalities. Of course, that was a thing that Galen appreciated or even respected Leia for. It was very much a thing that Starkiller wasn't sure he'd ever be on the same page as Leia.

The way her mouth was on him asking him that question made him breathless. "How does it feel?" He repeated while he was trying to maintain something that resembled thoughts. When he went to speak again, her mouth to stifle his words, not that he was really complaining about that. There was nothing here that was going to cause him to falter now. Breathlessly between kisses, he would answer a very simple. "Yes."

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-22 03:18 pm UTC (link)
Her need to confirm mattered, check each time they edged closer - the fear that needs were not being met quite so equally as desires were, bringing her to speak up more than once. Have him vocalise in words, not just sounds what he was feeling. His breathy, insistent ‘yes’ ought to be all she needed, she did her best to take it to heart. As her eyes fell closed and she leaned all the more into their kiss. She tried to remember how she’d felt, the first time things had inched that bit closer to that first time for her.

And even she’d only wanted to let it happen, she’d felt nervous and excited and- a lot of things, but quite ready, and it sort of seemed that they’d just kind of known what they’d both wanted. It wasn’t so different now, Leia reminded herself as she nuzzled against his neck again, and kissed there tenderly, bodies pressed close.

So Leia did her best to fall back into what felt like a natural progression once more, a feeling that allowed her to be intoxicated, and swept up in the growing intensity they were sharing, but did not mean she’d lost all awareness of his well-being. It was a balance she didn’t at all mind being entrusted with. She took a breath, reminded herself to relax to allow her to move on ahead, meet his lips again and again once more with passion, focus sensing and feeling for his encouragement, every little sign he offered that meant Galen wanted more of her without having to word it, even if he was a little unwitting of what exactly that meant.

Their rhythm found Leia soon made efforts to see the last of his clothing tossed aside, and he’d been willing to help her in getting him free of them. “I don’t want there to be anything between us.” Leia murmured between those moments their lips parted for a more feverish pace, her body bushing against him, still at a gentle rock. Well, technically, she was still far more clothed than he was, but he’d find out her true meaning soon enough. As they kissed, and her blood raced Leia saw to encouraging Galen to settle comfortably on his back, drawing a little distance so she could shift to straddle him, giving that a moment too, running her hands over his chest, thumb brushing a nipple. She sensed no reluctance to any of her actions thus far, leaning to press a kiss to his lips. They were so close. Her gaze heady as she looked to him. “And- I thought tonight, would be the right time for something ..more special-”

With that, her touch drifted a little to gently grasp him, tenderly touch him for a moment, before guiding him within her. A rumble of pleasure like a purr was in in her throat as she took all of him in. Leia held still for just a moment to let them both simply bask in the sensation, before she rocked her hips slowly with a gasp, the pleasure in her expression quite evident, ready to guide him further, if she could find her words soon enough.

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[info]killerofstars
2020-01-22 07:04 pm UTC (link)
With his yes, and the sensations that he was feeling floating around in his head, the experience was intoxicating. His body burned hot, and each time she touched him - it was a new tingle that sent sparks through his body. Being wrapped in each other, and the kisses they were sharing - if there was an afterlife he had hoped it felt as this. Everything about this evening, especially the tail end of it, made all the waiting and conflict worth it.

Leia was worth it.

So while their momentum picked back up where they had left off, the intensity radiated from there. No words needing to be said, as her fingers tugged at the last piece of clothing, the excited man was eager to help to remove it and have it tossed to the side with little second thought. Though, as much as she was still technically wearing more, it was clear that what she was wearing wasn't made for more than the intimate exploit they were bounding down, which made it just as much more exciting.

Gasping against her kiss, he nodded at her in agreement not having the words compiled to bring forth an intelligent thought. There was shifting and movement, while Galen followed Leia's lead, especially as she moved on top of him, mounting his hips. The pressure now was insanely built up, and his eyes feasted on her in all her glory. No long worried or afraid to touch, his hands pressed against her skin eager to feel her under his fingertips. Just as she was doing the same. A hiss of delight, that surprised Galen came from his mouth with grazing the sensitive flesh on his chest, before she was pressing her mouth to his. A low smirk on his lips, unaware what she was exactly meaning, he spoke up. "I like surprises.."

Though his mind started to catch up to exactly was meaning when he felt her fingers on him which sent it's own pleasant shiver through his body, but the thing that really rocked his world was when he felt the tightness around his whole length. With a gasp, and a moan his body visibly shivered. "Kriff.." And when he thought this was as good as it got, Leia rocked her hips just the slightest. "Fuuuck..." Was followed quickly. With her movements, it was intense and absolutely mind blowing. Her body rocked, once, twice, and on that third - Galen had no idea how to stop himself. A raspy gasp and moan as his body tightened and released all at once.

Such an incredible thing, over so quickly, and Galen immediately felt robbed - not to mention how Leia probably felt about the whole ordeal.

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[info]yourhighnessnes
2020-01-23 12:50 pm UTC (link)
An assurance he only liked surprises? Leia near grinned to herself, perhaps a little smuggly. “Just as well one of us does.” She couldn’t help but note in the wake of their kiss, the thought offered almost idly, her attention was on him, and just what was in store. Playful though their words were, there was a certain amount of focus about Leia, on getting matters right, on ensuring she felt she was progressing safely, and still pushing boundaries, he was comfortable as she moved ahead. As they were joined, Galen’s enjoyable ‘surprise’ as he had voiced a moment ago was nothing short of a favourable kind of surprise. Leia hadn’t found herself setting a pace, or explored exactly what she needed before it was done in an instant, his body unused to such things yet, well, everything was too much. He was neither the first, and would not be the last.

She wasn’t resentful, not in the least. Of course, she was still what felt, tightly wound up inside, having only just begun, but Leia decided she best ignore it, let it pass - focus on them both, a smaller step, but a step forward, nonetheless. Leia took a breath, a calming one of sorts before carefully shifting so that she could nestle in beside him again.

The princess had thought through all this without expecting, or even wanting a particular outcome as such. Leia just wanted to share this particular level of intimacy with him, to push them closer and to see if how they felt, aligned. Rarely did these things go perfectly, let alone the very first time; plus Galen was in a situation different to most, his knowledge limited. The only outcome she had wanted, was for it to bring them closer, and she had no doubt at all it had done just that, and would only do to encourage that much for their future.

“Perhaps surprised was the right expression- it gets the better of us all.” She teased warmly, it wasn’t a jab at the endurance of things as such, Leia leaning to kiss his cheek; more it was that his expression had immediately suggested it was all a little too brief - which if nothing else was a positive response, wanting more ..was without doubt, what she’d been going for to some extent.

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