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[Tera]

Tera stood on the bridge of The Obsidian Star her forhead pressed against the cold Transparisteel.Tera's breath fogging the clear pain as she watched the speeders pass threw her landing lane.Raising her finger to the "window" she rubbed the fog around ,connecting lines and dots tell she had drawn a small cartoonish picture of a rancor chasing a Jedi down a hill.The Jedi screaming in fear.She giggled and turned on her heel facing her captains chair.

"Bolts,make the final landing I'm done watching the ships." she said then she took to steps and fell in to her chair.As she swung her legs over the right arm rest and layed her back in the seat ,resting her head on the left arm rest Tera pointed at a screen and said."and show me the holo feeds."

The A.I. Responded by making a few beeping noises and obeying her command. "Thank you hon." Tera said settling in to the seat.I need to fix his voice doohickey she thought.

when the ship had landed safely at her dock .Tera still lay there in the chair for several minutes just starring at the roof panels.
The Bolts made a beep that almost sounded like it was questioning her. i know i know I'm going. Tera said to herself as she pulled herself out of the chair and staggered to the footlocker in the corner.She entered a code and it popped the pressurized seal and opened.Tera removed her leather backpack and holsters strapping them on and with a small twirl she placed both pistols in them along with 2 knifes.Then strapping the Mandalorian designed shin and forearm guards on she grabbed her jacket and walked out of the ship on to the platform.

Tera Breathed in the industrial fumes that passed for fresh air in this part of coruscant and sighed. "reminds me of mom and dad." she said in a sad tone.Then hitching her bag a bit higher she walked down the ramp in to the Arrose complex. When she reached to door a voice sounded from a speaker near her head.
"welcome home lady Arrose." it sounded snooty and robotic at the same time."Ive forgotten how much i hated your voice clanker." Tera said punching the speaker.The Door demagnetized and slid apart.
There was a sudden rush of heat and fragrance that brought tears to Tera's eyes.Not because they reminded her that she was home and of all the pain that she felt here but because they were so overpoweringly strong. "TURN IT OFF NOW CLANKER." she shouted in to the vaulted ceilinged living room.

"as you wish young miss." his voice sounded.
The vents all creaked shut and the hot wind stopped.Tera walked threw the house.It was spotless the service droids never stopped cleaning it no matter how bad she trashed it on the way out.Tera Had literally smashed the holowall with a couch last time she was here.
Tera set her bag down and began spinning around with her arms outstretched.She toppled over the back of the couch and layed there for a moment then sat up and removed her boots.
Tera placed her hands behind her head and inhaled deeply ,propping her feet on the table.After a few seconds she reasised the fragrance was gone and she could smell only her own b.o.."ok time for a bath" she said looking at a droid that was standing in the corner the whole time seemingly unnoticed.
"yes lady Arrose." it said and hurryed off threw the halls.

Moments later Tera could here the water being drawn.She scrunched her nose it was odd going from her life in the midrim of fending for herself and the threat of constant danger to this peaceful quiet home were every need was just a word away.
It served as her vacation,a safe haven from all the criminals that wanted to catch her ...or Tera Ordan the notorious smuggler Aka "The Queen of Nar Shadda." But here she sat Satera Arrose her birthname and her birthright to the family's forcute at her fingertips.Tera had gone to love her new life as a smuggler it was exciting and dangerous.The exact opposite of the life she was born in to.

"Lady Arrose,your bath is ready." Said the droid with a slight twitch and a spark.

"what happined?" she said sarcastically.

"I fell in mistress ,i apologize please don't liquidate me." the droid said

"its fine go stand by a vent and let the heat dry out your circuits." she said

"Thank you mam." it said and moved off to the back of the room were it press a button on the wall and raised its arms spinning slowly as the air blew the water off of its caseing.

Tera stood up and walked to the large bathroom shutting the door softly behind her,she began to undress.First she removed the heavy shin plates and gauntlets. then pulled her black tank top off tossing it on to the ground.Tera unhooked her bra and dropped it to the floor before unhooking her belt and untieing the holsters.She placed them on the counter and unbuttoned her pants shimmying the tight leather off her body her underwear going with them.Terra stood there looking at herself in the mirror.She had gonna from a small frail flatchested girl to a
woman with a tone athletic body and a full chest in only 3 years.
She bit her lip and flexed her abbs exsaming a wound she had earned a few months before it was completely healed and was beging to scar.Tera traced her finger from the inside of her right thigh up the scar to her hip. If that hit would have landed correctly i probably wouldn't have a leg anymore. she thought to herself.She closed her eyes and took a step toward the fresher and lowered herself in to the tub.The water was so hot it stung and she winced but after a few moments it was extremely relaxing.

Over an hour later Tera exited the bathroom wrapped in a towel.She slowly walked down the hall ,she picked up her bag as she let her towel drop and rummaged threw it tell she found a pair of underwear and a tank top which she threw on and made the trip back down the long hallway.
She entered the bathroom and gathered up her gear leaving the dirty clothes to be attended to by the droids.Tera opened a door next to the bathroom and walked in dropping the armor and weapons on the chair in the corner.She looked around the walls were painted to look like the grasslands of Dantooine.There were pictures of her family Tera her father and mother ... and her brother.She hadn't seen Jarik in years he had disappeared after the funeral.Tera layed on the bed and whimpered before curling in to a ball and sobbing herself to sleep.

[Kista]

Kista let out a soft sigh as she slumped against the metallic counter of her shop. The cool metal was a relief to the scorching hot skin of her cheeks. Near her head rested a small blade. Neon lights from the streets outside shone through the windows and glinted menacingly off of the wickedly sharp blade. The handle twisted like a winding staircase with a thin strip of tan leather filling in the grooves.

She stared at the blade remembering the man who had ordered it late three days ago. When the man, dawned head to foot with black Mandalorian armor, had come in, Kista had to hold herself back from laughing at his order. A completely customized blade to be done within two days; it was ridiculous. Curiosity getting the better of her she threw away her “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” belief.

He apparently had a son back on Mandalor. Being a bounty hunter, his search or intense need credits had not permitted him to return home in time for his sons coming of age. The blade that rested peacefully before Kista now would be the ‘Congratulations, please forgive me’ present that would make everything better. Kista caved. Her heart had gone to the little boy who had been left by his father at one of the biggest moments in his life.

For two days she worked, sweating to the point where she had to put goggles on to keep the salty liquid from running into her eyes. Her droid Gizzmo had shown concern for her as it motored about bringing glass after glass of water to her even before she had finished the one previously brought to her. Kista’s somewhat uncharacteristically slightly foul tempered protocol droid, Ratchet, had not shown such affection as it took to complaining about the lack of customers. Even poor Lirain, the young girl who often helped Kista work on blades, had been too scared to go past the main part of the shop.

Now that it was over, Kista’s body was beginning to feel the damage she had done to it. Her muscles were tense and spasmed occasionally, shooting small strings of pain up her arms when they did. Her normally pale skin was now beat red from the heat and a small black ring of charcoal that had flown up from the kiln circled her eyes where the goggles had not covered. A lack of sleep the night before had etched the beginning of bags under her eyes.

Kista sighed once more as she pushed herself off the counter and stretched. A loud crack came from her back as it popped. The noise caused Gizzmo to turn his ‘head’ around quickly and make a small whirring noise that sounded like concern. Kista smiled at the droid and gently rubbed her gloved hand across his dome. “No worries dear.” She turned her attention back to the blade as she squatted down, pulling a metal box filled with a blood red fabric out from drawer in the back of the counter.

With a small clanking she set it down on the top of the counter before picking up the blade. She examined the blade once more giving it a good twirl in her hand before placing it in the metal box. She closed the lid and returned the box back to the drawer next to a data pad. “Ratchet you’re in charge of giv-“ Kista had been talking to the droid as she straightened herself up and turned to face him only to find that the droid had already put himself into sleep mode. “Little piece of scrap metal,” she hissed under her breath.

Gizzmo gave a small questioning beep as Kista closed the drawer with toe of her boot. Once again Kista only smiled sweetly at the droid. “Come on Gizz, let’s lock up.” The little droid followed her obediently as she walked to the back of the shop to a door that led to a hallway. Straight back would lead to her workshop while taking a small elevator to the left would lead up to her house above her shop. Before entering the hallway, Kista entered a code into a panel near the door. On command the windows of the shop tinted themselves black, blocking out the outside world of Coruscant, and a small hiss was heard as protective cases slid down in front of the many displays in the shop releasing as small click as they locked into place.

Kista allowed the droid to enter the hallway before her and pressing another pad on the opposite side locked the door as it closed. The two rode the elevator up to the second floor and exited into the den of the house. Kista didn’t even go to the fresher, she just started stripping in the den. She propped her boots up by the elevator and tossed the rest of her clothes into a corner. Gizzmo had gone to the bedroom and returned to Kista with a pair of clean sleeping shorts, a cami, a pillow, and a blanket.

Kista smiled at the droid as she took the items from it, “Thank you Gizz.” The droid responded by tooting three times with happiness. Kista tossed the pillow and blanket onto the couch and slid into the sleeping clothes. She pulled the ties out of her hair and shook her head. The two long braids her hair had previously been in loosened and fell apart.

Kista walked over to the couch and sat down, sinking into its fluffy cushions. I’ll take a shower in the morning, she thought to herself as laid down. A small whirring was heard from Gizzmo before he closed the windows, similar to the ones in the shop and turned off the lights. A small rusteling came from the corner Kista had tossed her clothes into as Gizzmo began to clean up for her. “Gizz, don’t worry about those. I’ll get them in the morning.” Gizzmo beeped in disapproval, but obeyed. It was his job to clean up the shop, but Kista always felt a little guilty when he cleaned up here for her as well. Kista chuckled tiredly at the little droids annoyance as she rolled over on to her stomach. With a final sigh she was fast asleep.

[Tera]

Tera woke up to the riseing sun blazeing in her window and the sound of speeder traffic.
uuhhhg she thought pulling her pillows over her head.
After what felt like an hour she removed the pillow and rolled over on to her back kicking the blackets off.Its then that Tera noticed she had pulled her top off while sleeping.
*sigh* clanker has it to hot in here at night,probly doesnt want me getting a cold.she said looking for her shirt.When she located it she hopped off the bed and pulled it on to her bare frame. Agian she walked to the bathroom mirror and exsamined her body in the reflective pane.Something was getting to her about the way her scars made her imperfect and self conscious.She lifted her shirt and traced the X shape on her rib cage with her fingers and rememberd the exsact shock of pain so vividly her hand recoiled.

Tera walked out of the bathroom and down the hall agian opening her back and pulling out a long sleave thermal shirt and a pair of brown leather pants.She donned them and her droid walked down the hall with her gunbelt and armor helping her fit it on she thanked the droid and grabbed her jacket.She walked down the oposite hall and out the front door in to the cold morning air.

The streets were quiet and bare as she walked down the platform in the sky.When she reached the corner Tera looked up and down the T intersection and desided to go right.After several minutes she reached a large cantina that was just opening for the day.
"hello." she said waveing to the workers as they swept the front ramp prepareing for the day.They nodded and went back to work.
Tera entered the cantina and found a seat and waited for a waitress to come to her.

[Kista]

Kista awoke to the sound of Gizzmo beeping repeatedly, like an alarm clock, obnoxiously close to her right ear. She yawned and rolled over slightly, the long locks of raven black hair that had been covering her face falling away to reveal that Gizzmo had already ‘opened’ the windows. The little droid continued its harsh beeping until its attention quickly changed to the sound of the house door opening.

On the side of the building there was a staircase that led from the street to the upper part of the building. This staircase was meant for visitors to enter the house without having to go through the shop. Lirain was the only other person, besides Kista, whose hand print would receive access to the house and sure enough it was the young girl who entered.

Gizzmo gave a happy beep and toot as he zoomed over to Lirain, greeting her. The little girl giggled and affectionately pet the droid. “Good morning to you too Gizzmo and good morning to you Miss,” Lirain smiled as she spoke.

She was only a thirteen year old human girl, but despite her age she was very smart and the things she didn’t know she often learned easily. She was also very cute. Brown ringlets, cut to chin length, would bounce about her face while her brilliant green eyes sparkled no matter how dim the light was. The only thing the child lacked was the ability to fight decently, but Kista highly doubted Lirain would ever need that skill.

“Good morning Lirain,” Kista said as she rolled off the couch, landing on her hands and knees with a small “Umph.” She stood up and stretched, her back giving its signature crack. “Gizzmo, would please go down stairs and make sure Ratchet is opening the shop. I’m sure the Mandalorian will be quite anxious to get his blade and return home,” Kista walked over to her pile of dirty clothes as she spoke to the droid. The droid beeped and whizzed over to the elevator.

“What do you need me to do today Miss?” Lirain asked sweetly as Kista sorted through her clothes leaving the long heavy leather gloves on the ground and dumping the rest into a washer.

“As soon as I get cleaned up we’re heading out. We have a shipment to pick up today.” Kista strolled to her bedroom, stopping at the door to look back at the girl and give her a smile.

“Oh fun!” The little girl rocked up onto the balls her feet, making her curls fly, and clasped her hands excitedly. Kista chuckled and closed the door behind her. She walked into a personal fresher that connected to her bedroom and turned the water on in the shower. After slipping out of her night clothes Kista carefully stuck her foot into the shower. Deciding that the temperature was decent she moved the rest of herself in, releasing a small moan as the warm water poured down upon her, washing away the grime and filth and relaxing her muscles.

When she finished rinsing out the shampoo from her hair, a tedious task due to the length, she turned off the water and stepped out, wrapping a large light green towel that smelled of wild flowers around herself. Taking another towel similar to the first, Kista bent over and wrapped her hair up with it. Exiting her now steaming fresher Kista walked over to her dresser and pulled out a change of clothes. She wiggled into her clothes and examined herself in a vanity mirror above her dresser.

White tank top that exposed a sliver of her midriff revealing a simple silver belly piercing, tan corduroy jacket that stopped just above her ribcage, thick leather belt with a silver buckle and a few pouches, and skin tight black pants. Satisfied, she pulls the towel that had been soaking up excess water from hair off. The hip length long hair tumbles down, the four highlights shimmering magnificently against the black. Kista turn on her heels grabbing a pair of red leather fingerless gloves off the dresser and slipping her boots on before walking back into the den.

Lirain is waiting patiently on the couch for her. “Alright Lirain lets go!” The little girl jumps up and runs to the door, opening it. Kista follows, pushing a small button near the door. “We’re heading out now, you two take care.” Kista’s voice echoed throughout the building. A series of beeps from Gizzmo was returned on the intercom and the grumbling of Ratchet could be heard in the background.

Kista left the house, locking the door behind her and descended the stairs. Lirain had already run down and was waiting for her. “On foot or speeder?” Kista asked the girl.

“Speeder!”

Kista chuckeled, “Ok, hop in.” Lirain clambered into the passenger seat of the speeder as Kista slid into the driver’s seat.

“Miss,” the young girl said sounding a little bashfull, “may we stop and get some breakfast on the way back. Kista gave Lirain a big smile as the speeders engine rumbled to life.

“Of course.”

[Tera]

A Twi'lek waitress that Tera was "familiar" with walked over to her table and they exchanged pleasentrys."Hey there sexy,what can i get you?" the waitress asked.Tera Blushed and ordered a cup of caf with nerf&eggs.She stood up to hug the waitress and returned to her booth.As the waitress walked away she looked back and winked.Agian Tera felt her face redding and smiled back.
After a few minutes her food was brought out and she began to dig in.It was delisous,well seasoned meat and fresh eggs scrabbled to perfection.The little cantina wasnt in the fancyest part of the city but they had food on par with the most expesive centers.When Tera had finished she pushed her plate forward and layed in the booth her feet up on the table.
That hit the spot,now what do i do today? she asked herself

[Kista]

The speeder gives a small shutter as it comes to a halt in front a small hanger. The two girls slide out and begin walking over. Kista hooks her thumbs on her belt as she looks around Where is it…where is it? Ah-ha! She spots the ship of her metal suppliers and points to it. “Over there Lirain.” The little girl looks in the direction Kista is pointing and jumps when she spots it.

Lirain gives Kista a big smile before running over to the ship. Kista laughs at the little girl’s excitement as she walks over to the ship. They weren’t buying metal today. Today was actually about Lirain. Customers would often order special designs on their orders and all though Kista was talented enough to do it with the tools she already had, Lirain often had trouble; her markings coming out rough and jagged instead of smooth and clean. To relieve some of Lirain’s frustrations Kista had ordered a special laser just for her. This would not excuse Lirain from learning the particular art, Kista had sent a piece of scrap metal and extra tools home with the girl, but for now while she was still learning it would suffice.

By the time Kista reached the ship Lirain had already gotten a hold of one of the crew members and was holding a box close to her chest with a big grin on her face. The humanoid man stood beside her waiting for Kista to pay him. “Here you are,” Kista opened one of the pouches on her belt and pulled out the required amount of credits. She placed the chips in the man’s paw like hand. “Koo-loozi,” she said with a polite grin before turning on her heels and walking back to the speeder.

Lirain followed her with a noticeable skip in her step. “Breakfast now, Miss?”

“Yep! Where would you like to go?” Kista asked as she slid back into her seat.

“How about the little cantina a few blocks away from the shop?”

Kista chuckled, “Alright.” Once again the speeders engine roared to life and they were off. Just a few minutes later the two of them were once again sliding out. They walked up the ramp and entered the building taking a seat at a table somewhat off to the side. Lirain giggled happily as she examined her laser. “Make sure no one is around when you turn it on. I don’t need you getting caught for vandalism.” Kista grinned and winked at the girl.

“Miss!” Lirain laughed, “I would never do that!”

[Tera]

Tera stared at the wall infront of her table for several minutes blankly trying to figure out what she would do now that she was back on Coruscant."damn i forgot how boreing this place can be."
Just as she said that a woman whos beauty caught Teras eye fallowed by a small girl walked in to the Cantina and Tera fallowed them with her eyes."i know what i want to do today." she thought instantly and stood up to talk over to there table.

[Kista]

Kista swirled her finger around on the table, drawing an imaginary picture on its surface, while her and Larain waited for a waitress to come over. Just moments after they sat down a sudden movement in Kista’s peripheral vision caught her attention. She turned her head, curious to see who had moved. To her surprise she saw young woman looking at her.

The woman appeared to be around Kista’s age 'Maybe a year or two older...' The woman had a well toned body that shown through her skin tight clothing and had gorgeous white and cyan hair' I wonder if her hair is natural… ', Kista thought to herself as she looked the woman over again. She cocked her head and smiled at the woman, but before she could say anything a Twilek came up to the table and took their orders.

[Tera]

"put there meals on my bill dear." Tera said touching the twilek on the shoulder."ucha pada wada." she said smileing and waiting for the to girls orders.Tera sat down next to the little girl and smiled across the table at kista as she ordered her food."shes beautiful." Tera thought basking in the new feeling this woman had brought to her.

[Kista]

Kista’s eyes widened slightly as the woman told the waitress she would pay her and Larain’s meal. “Thank you,” she said, looking at the woman a little confused. As the woman sat, Kista turned her attention back to the Twilek and ordered. After Larain finished ordering the Twilek walked away and Kista turned her attention back to the woman. “I’m sorry; I didn’t catch your name. I’m Kista.” She held out her hand for the woman to shake. “Thank you again for buying. If it’s not too rude, may I ask why?”

[Tera]

"It was a way to start a conversation with the most beautiful woman ive ever seen." Tera said her face burning as she smiled."and my name is Satera you can call me Tera." she said winking at Larain who was giggleing.

[Kista]

Kista’s eyes widened and a small blush comes to her cheeks at Tera’s words. At Larain’s delighted giggles, Kista realizes how she had reacted only making her more embarrassed, her cheeks turning a bright pink. In an awkward attempt to hide her embarrassment she places a hand on her cheek, covering half of her face. “Thank you.”

[Tera]

"So Kista do you and your friend live here on corescant or are you offworlders?" Tera asked smileing.Tera giggled softly at Kista's embarassment and relaxed in to her seat crossing her legs.She glanced over at the cantina band as they hammered away at there instruments.Returning her gaze to Kista ,Tera grinned widely and said "i love this song."

[Kista]

Kista used the hand that was covering her face to push back her raven black hair out of her face and took a deep breath, attempting to compose herself. At Tera's question Kista jumped slightly at the realization that in her embarresment she hadn't introduced Larain. "My friend is Larain," she said giving the little girl a big smile of appology, "and no we aren't off worlders. I own a blacksmith shop just a bit aways and Larain is my helper." She turns her head curiosly towards the band when Tera brings them up and listens to them. She chuckels and nods her head, turning back to face the two on the othersaide of the table. "It's a good dancing song," she says, her eyes sparkling happily at the thought.

[Tera]

"Nice to meet you Larain." Tera said smileing at her."Kista would you dance with me?" Tera said holding out her hand with a huge grin. "come on it will be fun!" she said over the music as she turned to go to the dancefloor.

[Kista]

Kista blushed once again, but stood up and took Tera’s hand. The woman’s hand was warm and soft, though her grip was firm revealing she wasn’t the type of woman to be pushed around. Kista smiled as she was led to their make shift dance floor. Upon reaching the clearing in front of the band Tera raised Kista’s hand and spun her around. If it had been someone else the spin would probably have looked a bit awkward and extremely forced, but due to Kista’s thin body and almost uncanny flexibility she turned the sharp spin into something graceful.

[Tera]

The two women danced on for several minutes gaining the gaze of most the cantina.The band played on threw the night and the women went back to there booth to rest and injoy a drink.
"So Kista does Larain live with you?"

[Kista]

Kista, who was now sitting next to Lirain, shook her head, her long hair whipping through the air above the little girls head. “Lirain lives with her father,” she said leaning over and hugging the small girl. “But he’s too much of a drunk to realize he still has a child. She’s always welcome at my house though and if she can put up with me she’s more than welcome to stay.” Kista released Lirain from the mix between sisterly and motherly hug and smiled across the table at Tera.

[Tera]

"You know Lirain there plenty of room at my house for both of you and i have a pet strill who would love to meet you."Tera said to the girl.
"And i would love for you to stay the night some time." Tera said winking at Kista.

[Kista]

Lirain clasped her hands together, her eyes wide and a big grin on her face.“I’ve never seen a strill before! I mean I’ve read about them and I’ve seen them in holograms, but I’ve never seen one in person! What is their name? What color are they? Have you devenomized them? You know they’re really poisonous if you don’t devenomize them.” Kista laughed at Lirain’s excitement

“Maybe you should ask Tera when would be good time for you to come over,” Kista chuckled trying to hide the blush that had once again risen to her cheeks at Tera’s comment to her.

“Oh, yes! I’m sorry.” Lirain straightened herself up, regaining her composure, though it was still obvious the girl was brimming with anticipation. “Is there a time that is best for me to come over Miss Tera?”