Ask A Queen's Gambit.

[Covax]

At the edge of some small city on a planet somewhere in the Juvex Sector rested a refugee camp. Space debris blown in from the galaxy's many conflicts. Covax and Tenloss Interstellar had been hired by the Zygerrian government to assist in relocation of these poor souls. The charade had worked out perfectly thus far. Beings of all walks of life mindlessly loaded onto the ships, unaware that their nightmares had only begun.

The crime lord looked on from the comfort of the shipyard's control tower, still mostly in his new armor. He continued to watch as the commando droids continued to "guard" the passengers. Loading them like cattle. So far, the operation was going smoothly. As expected. So much so, he may actually get that bonus for goods intact.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

What to do with refugees? Well, Electra had an easy answer to that question and the flood of potential buyers had brought one of the rare smiles to the Queen's full lips. She didn't actually know whether her husband had gotten wind of this, but she had managed the business on her own without thinking twice.

The deal was quickly sealed and while the people were 'relocated', she sipped a wine and leaned back, watching those clueless refugees think they were getting into safety. She had left all of her family back at home and had only chosen to travel lightly with an assorted group of guards whom she had brought to the camp with her, but while the livestock was transferred to the ships, a different idea came into her mind. Why wait and watch while the orders were executed, if she had a renowned and influential guest waiting not far from her?

"We're paying this Crovax a visit" she flatly states as she got up, immediately heading towards the ramp of her ship. She liked wealthy, powerful men and new contacts were never a bad idea. "Covax, your Highness" , one of her aide corrected her quietly. "I don't care" her voice was icy and she didn't gave the aide a single glance as she gracefully kept on walking, head held high. She was clad in one of her traditional, royal dresses and the soft fabrics flowed right behind her.

After exiting her own ship, she immediately headed towards where Covax was waiting and watching. She had no difficulties with entering the control tower, but she left her own guards outside. She passed another oair of guards before she reached the actual room he was waiting in, glancing down at the new bunch of slaves.

She didn't say a word just yet, but approached the crime lord with the admittedly impressive frame with a smirk on her lips. Of course she had heard some rumor, of course she had heard of the things he had done and while she was impressed, she didn't need him to know that right now. . "Seems like everything is going smoothly so far" she remarked, green eyes glancing up at him with a hint of mischief in her eyes. Was this man dangerous? She couldn't even tell, but she had always been rather fond of playing with fire.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

Covax watched from his perch in the tower as the line of refugees continued to near endlessness. Some time part of him felt sorry for them. While he did not know first hand what was in store for them, he was aware none the less what these people were in for. Better them then him.

He didn't dwell on it long however. As the comlink of his helmet chirped a warning that he would be receiving a guest at any moment. The Queen of Juvexia herself, his customer of sorts on this job. He'd yet to meet the woman formally, as it had been one of her loyal guards who the crime lord had interacted with once planet side.

However he was well aware of her reputation. A narcissistic literal ice queen, as easy on the eyes as she was sharp with her tongue. Covax has seen his share of politicians and royalty, none lived up to the hype. Save for the late Sith Lord, Art Wessex. Now there was a King among men.

He heard the auto door hiss open then. And even though he had his helmet on, he could smell the hint of her perfume as it carried on the air. She remained quiet for a moment until she was almost next to him and then finally spoke. Covax lifted his armed hand toward her. The pistol of the late Preef Callo in hand and pointed at her chest, all for show of course. Then he turned to address her before putting the weapon back in it's holster at his hip.

"Not wise to sneak around my operation, Highness." He said, before taking the helmet off and placing it at a desk beside where they stood. "But yes, It's going extremely well. At this pace we should have the ship loaded in the next couple of hours."

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

There was her usual royal grace in each and every step as she approached this interesting man without hesitation. She wasn't intimidated by the reputation he held, but she knew that crime bosses were no easy customers and obviously no easy company either. She didn't take him for someone fully unpredictable, but his little trick with the raised weapon obviously didn't go unnoticed by her.

She didn't show a single sign of fear as he dared to raise the weapon and aim at right at her chest though, knowing damn well that if he'd start something stupid here, this wouldn't end well for him, his organization and whatsoever. Also, she knew he was just bluffing. Pulling a little show to prove his balls were huge or whatever. Just a stupid little thing men sometimes did. She just hoped he wasn't as dull as her dear husband.

As he did what he obviously thought was necessary, a slightly dangerous smirk crossed her lips. "Sneaking? If this would have been my intention, you wouldn't have noticed me until there would have been a dagger at your throat" she replied, but while this could have been a warning, she put on a fully playful, obviously joking tone, even flashing him a rather cheeky grin. Yes, she was playing a dangerous game here, but once he took that hideous helmet off, a rather good-looking facade surfaced and he did look like someone for a little fun.

She folded her arms in front of her chest, glancing down at the little slaves probingly before she turned back to him, her smirk once again widening. "Your men let me in without hesitation. Apparently they weren't expecting any trouble from me, but I'm not here to cause any anyway" she started twiring a loose strand of her while her emerald gaze was locked with his. "I'm glad we could come to this agreement. They'll all prove themselves useful somehow". She told him in a sweeter tone. "Have you ever been in the Sennex-Juvex sector before?", she then wanted to know, a hint of curiosity underlying her voice. If the information provided by the Whisperers was right, he hadn't been here before and she could actually use that to strengthen their little collaboration.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

He was pleasantly surprised by the Queen's sabacc face. If he did put her on edge, she wasn't showing it. It was likely her own ego calling his bluff more so than anything else. But if she truly thought her little merry band of mall cop guards would save her IF he did something. She would be found lacking. His men were trained and hardened killers, and his droids were Blackwell tech models. Some of the very best on the market to date. All paid for by one of the most powerful people in the galaxy, and it wasn't Covax. Not that she would ever know that fact.

He didn't miss the smirk however. She was enjoying this little game. The little princess with a shiny new toy. He thought but wouldn't say. Covax returned the grin with a equally devilish one. "If I thought you had the skill you would not have made it this far. But I like your fire, Highness. It's a rare change treat."

"As I said, they are the best in the business. If there were a real threat to myself or your cargo, it would have been dealt with swiftly and without mercy." Mostly because they were droids and had none to give.

Covax noticed the shift in her mood. The cat was done pawing at her new ball of string. "Yes, most will be transferred to and eventually sold by the Zygarrians. Some will be absorbed into service by my company as a labor force." He admitted before answering the Queen's next question. "No Highness. I admit, until recently I was unaware of this system even being in the mid rim."

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

The Queen of Juvexia was definitely in a mood to play and it seemed like the crime lord was just the same. It didn't bug her that he wasn't believing her when he said that she wouldn't even have made it this far. It was a common thing that people underestimated her. Especially women with a pretty face had that blessing. The crime lord had absolutely no idea that with the poison in her ring, she would be able to kill him and probably half of his men, but he didn't had to know that. Instead, she just chukled slightly, playfully tilting her head to the other side while she studied him amusedly. "I'm glad I could aid your amusement though" with another playful smirk, she took a few steps towards the viewpoint again, assessing the situation from above before she turned her head back to him, her golden waves draped across her shoulder.

She didn't give a single fuck about what would happen to the slaves as long she saw the money, but she was indeed convinced he could use the in one way or another. If he was speaking the truth though, she was a bit surprised by the fact that he planned on taking a few for his own labor force, as those slaves were mostly untrained, but then again, they were theirs now, so they could do whatever they've wanted. Instead though, she just skipped to his next answer, her smirk ever so slightly turning into a mischievous one again. Most were unaware and that was another advantage for her and her house. "Then you probably haven't seen many pretty places yet" she remarked, her smile shifting into a seductive nuance. "Would you be possible interested in celebrating our little deal with some exquisite food and some refreshing drinks?", she posed this question rather directly, but her intentions were genuine. She knew about the importance of strengthening connections, and if he was up for some fun, so was she. She approached him again, her steps slow and her hips swaying as usual, the look she was giving him expectant.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

Covax was amused. Even under her little smiles and slightly flirtatious tone, he could tell he'd wounded her. She wanted to believe she had a chance at sizing up him and his men. She was easy on the eyes sure enough, and perhaps she did possess some skill in the art of stealth. Force knows she'd have the time to practice. But she was no Edin Frost.

"It's helping to break up the monotony, yes." He warmly replied to her statement as she approached him and then looked out the large view port to the scene below. He used the split second to look at all she had to offer, other than her sharp tongue. Cocking his head in both amusement and intrigue. Before returning his eyes to hers as she turned her eyes to meet his own.

She had the look of trouble then, and it was hard to know if she caught his eye or if she had an idea all her own. Then she offered a little dinner date. He could see where this was going. Normally he would have politely refused such an offer. He didn't mix business and well, what ever this was going to be. But for some reason, this time he didn't care.

He returned her mischievous grin and she got even closer to him. Letting his hands move to her swaying hips. "Very interested, Highness. Lead the way."

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

Her dear husband didn't even know where she was at and so she knew that as long as she stayed away from the Palace or his usual hunting grounds, they wouldn't cross paths. If he was busy on a different system, she didn't care and well, if truth be told she didn't care whether they'd meet either. It was not that either of them cared about anything anyway. She was the Queen and she could do whatever she wanted. That was exactly the power she wielded and it was play time.

With their gazes intensely locked, her mischievous smirk widened. It seemed like she had him right where she wanted and so her lips curled further upwards. The jade in her eyes sparkled ever so slightly as she nodded towards the door. She had a transport ready and she obviously didn't miss the hand he placed on her hips. The lioness had apparently lured the prey into the trap already. She wanted some fun and it seemed like she would get some. She turned gracefully and headed towards the door with him, not giving a single fuck about what his men woukd thought about that. Both of them were incredibly powerful and they knew it. They could do whatever they've wanted.

She led him outside, not minding the business that went its way outside. Both of their men would handle the transport while the two of them would enjoy a night out. "I wonder whether you've ever dined with a Queen" she wondered amusedly, briefly glancing up to his gaze again as she led him towards the boarding ramp.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

If Aska could have been her, she might have talked him out of this or and perhaps more likely, taken the Queen for herself. In any case, he was not thinking about the woman's other half at this moment. Although he was very aware the woman was married. It was clear she didn't care, so why should he.

Covax locked his dark down eyes on her jade green. The woman had the smile that looked as if she had won some prize. Covax looked down at her with something a little more predatory. The towering crime lord let the woman lead, for now. As the turned and lead them out of the watch tower and down toward the waiting transport. On the way Covax pulled his smartpad from a pocket and sent a code to the lead droid in his team. Giving that droid command and oversight to finish the job.

From that point, They would be wordlessly approached by one of his "men" and given a go bag. In what was now very practiced execution. Covax strip off the upper part of his armor, leaving the pants. Then changing into a more casual black tee. The droid would walk away with the gear just as wordless and the two humans would continue.

"Electra.." He finally used her name, "I've dinned with sith lords, crime lords, and even the ISC president. But never a queen." He lied. Doing so to of course feed the woman's ego. As the boarded the ship. "I'm looking forward to the experience, and perhaps...after."

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

The Queen was always dressed for an occasion like such and so while he was approached by one of his thugs who helped him change into something more casual and dinner-worthy, she just watched him curiously. He was definitely a decent sight to behold and a little fun never killed anybody, so there was nothing stopping her.

She was bored actually, and yearning for some fun. She was tired and bored of sticking to her handful of guards or buy herself new toys to play with, especially because they usually ended up being boring as well, and a crime lord - well, a man as powerful as him- was surely not boring.

Also, he was powerful and influential and she found that very sexy, while she additionally enjoyed having been successful in wrapping him around her fingers so easily. Was he that desperate? She'd surely find out soon. The smirk never left her lips, especially not after he made what he wanted pretty obvious. "Good" she solely commented, before she commanded her servants to set the coordinates to the place she intended to visit with him. "And that's even better". She liked that he made no secret of his intentions and neither would she. They could do whatever they've wanted and so they would both take what they've wanted. "Don't worry, the journey is not a very long one". She explained after leading him up the ramp and towards the stupidly expensive lounging area of her yacht. "You can use the ship's many pleasantries to your hearts contempt". She herself elegantly sat down on one of the loungers, almost provocatively glancing over to him.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

He could literally feel her eyes on him when he had changed. There was nothing casual about it. She had seen what she had wanted and from where he was standing, was not being subtle in the least about her appetite. It also made him feel pretty good and at forty, he could still attract a woman who surly had limitless options to feed her needs.

There was no turning back for either of them now. The ramp of the ship was up and they were in the air before Covax could even find his seat. Not that he felt the ship even move, a testament to on only the ship, but it's owner. No more playing then, he thought. "No worries here." He said, choosing the take the seat beside hers.

Before she could get comfortable, the considerably larger and stronger Covax would pull the lioness to him. So that she was nearly in his lap as she sat next to him, facing him in the oversized lounger more the size of a twin bed then a chair. "How bout you?" He asked, leave the question open as he gave the queen a grin of his own.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

It seemed like their game was just about to begin right after the ramp had been retracted and the yacht closed and ready for take-off. There was a tension in the air, a tension both of them had created and it wouldn't be resolved unless they followed their desire.

Electra was a woman who didn't care much about her doings. She didn't care about what her subjects claimed and her husband didn't matter either. Their marriage was solely functional and she was actually doing business here. Enticing a influential crime lord was a smart move and also, he looked as though he could bring at least some satisfaction into her boring life. Without hesitation she gestured for the guards to leave them some privacy and the handmaiden received the same signal. She didn't need prying eyes.

The Queen was surprised by his sudden pull, and while she didn't resist it all all, she even wanted to use the movement to get even closer. While he intended to pull her next to her, she shamelessly followed onto his lap, almost provocatively facing him with a grin, knowing damn well that for him there was also no need to waste time with unnecessary ice-breakers. He actually seemed like a man to her tastes: Powerful, unproblematic and attractive. Not asking to many questions and seemingly keen on enjoying himself a little. "Not at all" she whispered seductively, her desiring eyes studying him intently. She was still a lady and thus expected him to do the next move...there was at least some reputation to maintain.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

As Electra gave her guards and maiden the signal to get the hell out, Covax quickly snatched the balthazar sized wine bottle from frail looking little slave girl. Before she scurried off to hide or do spice or whatever it was slaves did. Covax didn't care beside the drink.

Placing the bottle beside the lounger, Covax continued. As Electra smoothing landed in his lap in what Covax could feel was a cowgirl-esk position over him. He reached reached down re quick to take a pull from the wine bottle then pulled the woman in for a kiss. Soon trading the wine between them. It was a moved perhaps from his collage age years as a grunt in the army, but it felt right for the moment, and if she didn't pull away from him after that she would not have to wait for him to take the lead.

The towering brutish crime boss would continue to kiss his way down from her lips to her cleavage. Pawing with his hands at whatever his lips didn't touch. It was not gentle but not exactly rough either, and it continued for several moments until he pulled back to look into her eyes. Asking without works if he should continue.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

It was almost a little ironic that Electra's insatiable appetite awakened within seconds after they had received some privacy without even knowing the broad shouldered men. Admittedly, that was never a criterion for her, but she did internally curse herself for playing such a dangerous game.

It was a true Queen's gambit as she actually couldn't predict what this man was going to do, but the same was literally true for him. He was clueless about the poison she carried around on her body and it still seemed like he was just a simple man, yearning for some passion and pleasure as well, so actually, there was no need to worry.

The inhibitions were lowered further by the wine he grabbed and without thinking twice, she took a few huge gulps. It was a fine, delicately sour wine, and while she usually prefered slowly sipping one glass after another, she now swallowed the liquid, wanting to perceive the pleasant effects as quickly as possible.

It was not that she couldn't have been sober to continue - she would have taken what she had wanted one way or another - but enjoying some fine while being slightly tipsy was even better, she thought. Right as the servants and guards had left the room, Covax understood her obvious hints and didn't waste any seconds before he started kissing her. Between the kisses they both happily began to empty the bottle.

When he pulled back, he seemingly tried to reassure himself and she was actually surprised by that as she hadn't taken him for a man that would ask. Instead, he had struck her as someone who would just seize what he desired, especially because she had already given him rather obvious signals, but if he needed further reassurance, fine. "Do you really have to ask?" she whispered teasingly, her voice thick with passion before she pressed her lips back onto his, her hands skillfully sliding under his shirt, giving him an even clearer answer.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

He needed a release. He was not the man he was so many years ago. No longer a proud soldier and father. Those dreams were taken from him by Durr the Hutt and the AMS virus. Instead he was a killer and dealer of men. A consumer and distributor of spice. A pirate, and opportunist. He was the de facto Crime Lord for one of the largest syndicates in the galaxy. Those facts weighed on him often. How far he had fallen.

True, he still had company from time to time. He had needs like anyone else. But this was different. This was,hold my beer YOLO shit. A wiser man would have played it safe. But he was he neither. He just wanted to feel, something. So, bottle in hand. He traded bittersweet swallows of wine Electra. He would have preferred whiskey, but wine would do. Not because he needed the liquid courage, but because he wanted the drown that tiny voice telling him to stop and turn back.

As the voice faded, the hunger grew and he fed on her like a man likely ten or more years younger. She didn't stop him, and in fact returned the embrace of wild lips and wilder hands. Pulling his head away just long enough to take a breath, and confirm. Giver her a rye smile as she answered a question with a question. It would be the last words spoke for a couple hours.

The time passing with two younger versions of themselves. Fueled by wild passion and fine wine. They tore off clothes. Changed positions, furniture and at one point, even rooms. The night was wild, reckless, and absolutely amazing.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

What was the Queen doing? Just following her desires? Letting herself be let by the alcohol in her system and that sudden, yet immense heat between them? She held little love for her husband, if not to say none, but that feeling was obviously mutual. Even if this man, the grand crime lord Covax couldn't give her at least this little something she was missing for a seemingly eternity, she was actually hoping she would feel at least something that would fill that inner void. Some would have said the Queen was desperate after all this time, but not Electra. She did have her reasons.

The passion running between them was high and it somehow felt real. At least realer than any other encounters she had has withing the last few months and so there was nothing stopping them. They never made it to the restaurant or anything close to that. They started in the lounge area and made their way through the ship but that was only after she had sent her entourage off the ship. Her yacht was parked under the bright moonlight and the servants and guards soon boarded the family's cruiser not far off, so that on this ship it was just them though. The night was wild and time passed quickly, so that she completely lost track of it after some time, but it was actually a pleasant loss of control..

----

And so she rose at first light, the first, golden sunrays shining through the viewport of her private quarters, tickling her skin. Her own fragrance hung in the air, but there was something else she smelled. It was a rough, masculine scent, lingering in the room so strongly that it was impossible to miss. This was...unusual. Whenever she called someone into her quarters late at night, she usually sent them away as soon as she had gotten what she had alled for. Also, despite some short-lasting, unsustainable something, she was usually left feeling more empty than before, so as if there was nothing that could truly satiate her. This morning though, there was a very unfamiliar, slight warmth not only deriving from her inside, but from down below her upper body. She blinked a few times, only to realize that her head was planted on a muscular, broad chest and a strong arm relaxedly wrapped around her waist. Her head was slightly buzzing, but it was nothing to bad and while she couldn't grasp where it came from, she actually didn't feel bad...even if this was indeed so unbelievably unusual.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

He was dreaming. Only this time he did not feel sadness. Just a warmth, as his past walked into the light and faded away. Covax awoke then, the warmth of the sun's first rays shining into the windows and warming his face. With his left hand he went to brush away the sleep from his face before opening his eyes.

He took a deep breath in through his nose, the aroma of the night before filling his scenes. He was all to used to his own scent. This was that, but something mixed. Something that brought a shit eating grin to his face as flashes from the night before rushed forward. Just then he felt movement and looked down slightly to feel Electra's head move. She stayed....he stayed, he mused as his brain was slow to reboot and take stock.

"Morning." He said warmly. Continuing the embrace the woman using him for a body pillow. His left arm still free, he placed his hand behind his head on the pillow to look down on the some how still glowing face of the Queen of the Mid-Rim. "That was fun."

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

She didn't say any words just yet but she could feel her own heart pounding. She tried to breathe calmly, but there was a hint of panic rising. Her usual instict would have been to flee, or well, to throw him out, but she had none of those urges right now. She found his presence oddly calming which was incredibly confusing to her and she simply couldn't place it.

He, the crime lord, the one she had informed and the one with whom she had made a deal was now the one letting her feel something like affection? It wasn't just new, it was...overwhelming. she swallowed hard, but that was when she could feel him stir. She froze where she was, not twisting her head further, but it was actually too late.

She rubbed the sleepiness from his face and opened his eyes, his gaze immediately flicking down to her. In this moment, she wasn't the lioness. She was the prey that stared into the eyes of the predator. Or well, no. Actually this was bullshit. Hell why did it felt so good though? A smile landed on her lips as she forced herself to relax. She decided to listen to her feelings and those were actually quite good, so why not revelling in that moment, especially if this had been something she hadn't felt in ages? "Good morning" she replied, that smirk widening. "Absolutely. Good doing business with you" she teasingly added.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

He could literally feel the panic in her, or perhaps she was just a little cold. In any case, he pulled her a little closer and adjusted the covers that likely cost more than his speeder bike. The gesture seemed to work as Electra smiled back at him and returned to comment.

"Mmm, well if that's how you do business, perhaps we should re-negotiate price." He teased back. The moment was nice. It was real, well real enough. Covax let his linger a few moments more. Enjoying, whatever this was. Then he leaned his head down a little more, pulling her in at the same time. Giving her a soft and then more sensual kiss.

Finally, he could resist nature no longer. Rolling out from under to woman to march his naked ass to the refresher. As the door slide close behind him. The sounds of a fire hose seemed to be erupting from behind the door for what seemed like a full minute. Followed shortly after by the shower. Then the door parted again, just enough to the sound and the steam to fill the bed room area. "You going to join me?" his voice called.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

The Queen was often bitter and cold and whenever she wasn't commanding her subjects, the usual interactions with her family were nothing but annoying. In a parallel universe, she would have never been forced into this marriage. She would have never been forced to become the mother of the terror triplets she never wanted. In another universe she'd be somewhere else. Perhaps she even would be some time...

What he replied though broke her out of those thoughts and an amused chukle escaped her, as she softly shook her head. "Renegotiate? Never. Sorry to disappoint you" she gave back before she willingly leaned into this next kiss, seemingly still craving his proximity or whatever it triggered in her. It was then, however, when he suddenly run off as if he'd be stung by a Senexian Scorpion.

He vanished into the bathroom and locked the door. Was that...the shower? It was just a single, strong water jet and she confusedly cocked her head to the side before her whirring thoughts produced something logical. Oh. Well. Yeah. They had emptied a few bottles, or at least she could even spot at least five from the bed.

She rolled back onto her bed, staring against the ceiling for a moment while she immediately felt the cold his absence had left behind. Why was she still here? Or he? Something had changed and it bugged her how she couldn't figure out what it was. She sighed loudly as she began fumbling around on the ring on her family. Obviously not the wedding ring, that was on the bed table, but the family heirloom she never took off. Family had always meant a lot to her, until there had only been her sister left and that was when her heart had already gotten cold. Before she could lose herself into handover melancholy though, the door swang open and Covax' voice popped out, asking her to join him.

"Gladly" she replied without thinking twice, the words escaping her before she had actually processed his invitation. She felt like she could use a refreshing shower as she was still trenched in traces they had left behind and so she slipped out from under the planet and tiptoed over to him. Now, after having sobered up, they still continued what they had started last night all of a sudden. Whatever had been between them, it hadn't left. The sounds of the water overshadowed their own soundscape while the warm streams clattered on her naked skin the whole time. She couldn't understand what was happening but didn't even want to and rather decided to enjoy while it lasted.

@Taz