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| Ana_Stark | Date: Monday, 11 Jun 2012, 10:07 AM | Message # 1 |
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| Ana had been aboard the Viridian Sky for what felt like days, though she was told it had only been a little less than 48 hours. They had made sure she was comfortable of course and some had tried to distract the woman with different sorts of entertainments just to keep her from worrying too much about Stark. They knew that he would be just fine, but she didn't quite believe that. It wasn't that she felt that she was being lied to, she just worried for those she cared for. It probably didn't help that she hadn't felt this way for anyone before.
As evening drew near, Ana waved off the maid who had been hovering,politely telling her she just wanted to be alone some, and made her way towards the room that had been made up for her the first time she had been on board. Ana had always thought that Alyn was a bit presumptuous that night, but, he had been right and she had stayed. She took her time and bathed and changed into a soft white silk nightgown before she tried again to go to bed.
It was a futile attempt though, and within an hour Ana found herself wandering the corridors and eventually wound up at Alyn's room. She cautiously slid the door open and stepped inside. The view was beautiful, so she stayed a while, just looking out at the stars and then the planet they were in orbit of.
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Monday, 11 Jun 2012, 10:15 AM | Message # 2 |
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| Stark had been released from his confinement, alongside his fellow Shadowguard. He'd refused to return to his vessel with the dust of battle on him and he'd cleaned up before hand. He'd been informed that, despite heavy losses, the extraction team he'd sent to rescue Ana had succeeded and that she awaited him aboard the massive yacht that orbited Imperial Center.
When he and his now-liberated forces were docked and on board, Stark moved to return to his rooms, where he'd rest for a bit and then seek her out in her chambers and inquire as to her health. As he started away, Malinara, the last to exit besides him, caught his arm and gave him a look. "Don't let her get in the way of what our work is, Alyn." Her tone was cautioning, but there was an underlying hint of... could it be jealousy?
"My dear, lovely and deadly Malinara... I'd never let anything come between the business we have." Perhaps that statement was not as true as it could have been; Malinara had been with him the longest; could read him the best. With an unladylike grunt, she turned to head off to her chambers as Stark made for his. Alone at last, he arrived and opened the doors, stepping in and quite missing Ana at the moment as he made himself at home. The shirt he'd worn was torn and discarded as he made his way towards his expansive closet.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ana_Stark | Date: Monday, 11 Jun 2012, 10:33 AM | Message # 3 |
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| Ana saw his reflection in the window as he walked in and she smiled some as he threw off his shirt and made a beeline for his closet. She walked across the room and settled herself on the edge of his bed and waited quietly. Him showing up then was really the last thing she had expected, as no one on board was telling her anything and there was nothing on the holonet that she could find anywhere.
Ana took a brief moment to tousle her chestnut hued curls and assess whether or not Stark would be happy to see her. Maybe, she thought, she should sneak out and let him come to her. No, he had sent someone for her, poor Womack and the others. She frowned briefly and then shook it off, that could be something they could talk about later.
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Monday, 11 Jun 2012, 10:38 AM | Message # 4 |
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| It was a sign of Stark's tiredness that he had not noticed her when she walked in. Despite the exhaustion, when she sat down, even on the quiet bed, the rustle kicked in his training. Throwing himself to one side in a roll, he spun and came up in a crouch, a blaster pulled from one of the hidden recesses in his room. As he identified her just as quickly, he let the weapon drop to his side and gave a rueful shake of his head, accompanied by a smile for her. "My apologies, Ana. I did not mean to startle you... it's good to see you safe and sound."
It was almost a lame greeting, but it was the best he could muster through his chagrin; something he did not often feel. Damnit though, he liked this woman, which was a rarity in itself.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ana_Stark | Date: Monday, 11 Jun 2012, 11:01 AM | Message # 5 |
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| Ana barely blinked in surprise as he realized his error. "Why wouldn't I be alright, Mr. Stark? You sent an entire squad of commandos after me. " She smiled some to him and gently pried the blaster from his hands and laid it on the night stand next to the large bed she was sitting on. "And your employees have been more than helpful...and kind...." She trailed off for a moment.
She was concerned, that would be too obvious to him, and she didn't try to hide it. 'You had me worried. Going in that mess voluntarily? You may be many things Alyn Stark; billionaire, playboy, philanthropist....but you are not a superhero. " Ana chastised him gently, though she had a hint of a smile on her lips the whole time. She was just relieved he was safe.
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Monday, 11 Jun 2012, 11:17 AM | Message # 6 |
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| A hint of the cocky grin returned for a moment as she spoke. "Oh, I don't know about that necessarily. If you saw a few of the things I was working on, you might think otherwise." The grin slid from his face as he bent slightly, cupping her face in his hands and meeting her eyes directly for a long moment. "I'm glad you're safe. I wasn't sure if the men I sent would be enough to protect you. I would have come myself, Ana... but duty is a harsh mistress, I find, and without Roman Lekpin, Lorrd would be at a loss for good representation in the Senate.
"Still, I wish I could have come myself. I daresay I would have had a better greeting than the Imperial gave to me." The grin came back and he moved forwards, just enough to lightly brush his lips against hers before pulling back slightly. "And what of you? Have you managed to contact Representative Vanden and let him know you pulled through?"
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ana_Stark | Date: Monday, 11 Jun 2012, 11:26 AM | Message # 7 |
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| She listened to him silently for several moments before he kissed her. She was surprised to find that she wanted more, but he had pulled back entirely too quickly. So instead, she answered his question. "I left a message for him, so I assume he knows." She said quietly before she looked back up at him.
In a quick and relatively graceful movement, Ana pulled him down onto the bed too, pressing her lips to his tenderly as she did, then she too pulled away and smiled lightly. "Are you hurt? " she finally asked after a long moment. "You probably need some rest...I should go. "
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012, 6:40 AM | Message # 8 |
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| He'd not expected her to pull him down, nor to kiss him, but here he was on the bed beside her. "No... no, I am not hurt. My pride, perhaps, and the loss of a bit of money in the form of a test suit, but I am unharmed." Stark chuckled slightly, "I daresay the Imperial commandos cannot do what I did; it takes quite a bit to jump out and... well, I shan't bore you with the details. As for rest, I had plenty of time to do that earlier. Please, stay... I enjoy your company, Ana."
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ana_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012, 6:51 AM | Message # 9 |
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| Ana looked at him, her gaze full of concern. They hadn't known each other that long, but it was long enough for her to be attached and worry. "As long as you are sure...." She said, finally breaking her gaze from his. "I'll stay." Ana finally said as she rested her hands in her lap and glanced down.
"I should probably return home soon though." Ana said as she finally looked back to him. In the back of her mind, she really wasn't ready to, though part of her did miss that quiet life on Naboo. She said nothing more about that though, because she was just happy to see him in one piece.
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012, 7:13 AM | Message # 10 |
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| "That's a shame," Stark commented as she looked away. That first moment had passed, but there would be another. "I was truly starting to enjoying seeing you here. If you must return to Naboo though, will you allow me to take you? There's no reason not to travel in comfort and luxury; if you prefer, we can always take one of the smaller yachts. Either way, I'd like to have you around longer. It gets rather quiet with work these days and spending time with you would provide a pleasant diversion from the normal issues that I must deal with from day to day."
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ana_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012, 7:59 AM | Message # 11 |
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| Ana blinked slowly and caught his gaze again. She didn't want to go yet, or wasn't ready. Should she tell him that, or would it make him uncomfortable? She wasn't sure. So she took a risk. "I like being here, Alyn. I don't know that I am ready to go back...yet." It was likely a sense of duty pulling her back, but in that same thought, Ana knew she had never taken time off for herself...ever.
"Is it too soon, do you think?" Ana asked. She had no idea how relationships really worked, or anything to compare this one to. "I just don't want to mess anything up...or be too forward...or...just absolutely terrify you." She admitted quietly. Her confidence waned in that area, though most of the time she hid it pretty well.
Idly, Ana lifted a hand and straightened her hair some, letting the soft curls fall over her bare shoulders. "I wouldn't mind you coming along when it is time, though. If you would like to see Naboo. You did say that you had not been there, correct?" She said before she shifted some to face him better. The move also drew her somewhat closer to Alyn.
"Though didn't you tell me something about visiting Lorrd and seeing.your home there? Or did I dream that? '
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012, 10:13 AM | Message # 12 |
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| Well this was indeed a pleasant surprise. Stark had known a connection existed between them, but this was far more than he'd originally anticipated; albeit not in an unpleasant way. "You're not going to terrify me, Ana. It takes more than the statement you just made to do that. I don't see you messing anything up either, and you are always more than welcome to stay." His voice was gentle as he watched her, considering. "As for whether it is too soon or not... I don't believe it is.
"I'd love to see Naboo; what better chance than to escort you home and visit? Though you are correct; I do need to go back to Lorrd and supervise a few things in the Kinyov Province. You're welcome to join me there as well."
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ana_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012, 10:38 AM | Message # 13 |
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| She smiled then, casting her gaze briefly away as a flush spread across her cheeks. "That sounds like a good trip to me. I would get to see somewhere I've never seen, and so would you." Ana said as she looked back to him. "If there are things you need to do, then you should go back to Lorrd so that you can attend your business, Mr. Stark." Ana paused briefly. "I absolutely promise not to get in your way."
Ana remained still for a moment before she stood and idly smoothed the silk over her hips. "If you're really not tired,why don't we walk? I learned the other day that the personal chef you have makes amazing ice cream...and I happen ti know where he hides it." She held out her hand to him to see id he would join her.
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012, 6:48 AM | Message # 14 |
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| "I doubt you'd ever get in my way, Ana." Stark shot her another smile as he rose. "A walk would do me good, as well as give us the opportunity to talk more. You are correct though; I must go to Lorrd soon; there are things within the Kinyov Province that I must do, largely ceremonial duties and inspections, but afterwards, we could depart for Naboo more than easily enough.
"As for this ice cream, perhaps we shall have to seek some out, as you mentioned." He took her hand and led her to the door. "Nothing like a nighttime adventure."
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ana_Stark | Date: Wednesday, 13 Jun 2012, 7:52 AM | Message # 15 |
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| "Well....you need a shirt first, Mr. Stark." She said with a smile before she vanished into his closet, which she had distracted him from earlier. Carefully, she ended up choosing a pewter grey silk tunic before she took it out to him. Ana watched him with her deep, chocolate hued eyes as she shook the tunic out gently and handed it to him. "I think its a good color for you." She murmured admiringly. It was odd for her...but she liked this man. A lot.
If he put the shirt on, Ana idly slid her arm around his arm, as she had on their first date. "Alyn...the trip sounds good...and I've found that there are a ton of clothes in that closet in my room that will fit me...so we can do anything you need." She paused and cracked a smile. "I wonder though....why you have so many womens clothes. Is there something I should know? " Ana teases him with a small smirk on her face.
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