Ask A Queen's Gambit.

[Covax]

He didn't overthink it, hell he didn't even wait for her to join him. Simply assumed that she could be along if she wanted to be. Instead, just stepped in the shower. Starting to washing. He had managed to get mostly lathered and then washed again when Electra finally joined him.

"So, what now?" He asked holding back. Pulling her into the shower to get her wet before taking it a pawn himself to use the loofah on her body. "We never got dinner lastnight, you hungry ?" He questioned as casually as he had the price of the slaves they had just moved the day before.

Covax was many thing. A crime boss, a brute thug, killer of more men then he could ever count. But a fuck boy he was not. To him they had fun, wild passionate fun. They both knew what they wanted and they took it. She joined him in here so it wasn't exactly a hit it and quit it for her either. Though he suspected she had thought about it.

As she pondered the question, Covax would let her rise off and finish washing himself of last night as well. Then, unless she had a better offer. He retreated back into the bedroom, to get his bag.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

Those voices inside her were confusing, because they didn't fully seem to know what to make out of her new feelings either. Still, she could feel the urge to enter that shower with him and start the day right and not just have him leave and never talk about that ever again.

Who knew, maybe this would be a repeated, not just business related contact because somehow, the chemistry had seemed right. Was that maybe because she had, for once, found a man that just didn't do all the things she commanded and with his awe holding him back? He was confident and powerful enough to do whatever he pleased to do, yet he had chosen to call her in another time as well.

She liked how uncomplicated this was and how...mutual this seemed. "Right...we hadn't come far" she replied with a smirk, simply enjoying the warmth of the shower and reveling in those memories. She turned around to face him, the water droplets rolling off her skin. "Actually breakfast sounds like a good idea. I could call something in, or we jump over to a place nearby". They had both options and she didn't mind either of them.

Her jade eyes flicked up, wandering across his chest before they found his eyes again. Before he'd manage to walk off, she grabbed his hand, this time she being the one asking the question without using any words, wanting to make their time worth their busy whiles, before she'd follow him outside to get dressed, preparing for breakfast. She'd have to get back to the Palace sooner or later, but for now she wouldn't be missed.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

Covax looked down at her at her as Electra told him the options. Powerful as she thought that he was, and he was, he didn't see himself that way. He still made his own meals, did his own laundry, fixed his own weapons. Usually. "How bout we go find something. Show me around a little before I get back to work." He suggested.

She seemed to evaluate the idea, as she looked him over again. This time it was her turn to be the predator. Their eyes locked once more her deep jade, his so deep a brown they were nearly black as his hair. They continued to hold that gaze as He took her by she hips and lifted her to rap around his own. They spend the next twenty minutes in much the same way as they had the night before.

Finally satisfied, for the moment. The two would finally clean up. Just in time, as the shower started to run cold. He toweled off. Then went to the bed and pulled a change of clothes from his go bad he had brought with him. Concealing his holdout pistol in a holster under his shirt before putting the rest of his gear back in the bag. He then took a moment to admire the woman's naked form until she was dressed once more.

Covax would then take her by the hand, leading them down to the cargo hold where she undoubtedly had a speeder waited. He was not surprised to find some sporty Naboo style sleek metal one waiting in the hanger. "Nice." He exclaimed. Then the two jumped in. Without warming Covax powered the speeder and hit the throttle. Suddenly throwing them back as they cleared the yacht and made for civilization. "So, where to?"

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

Obviously, the grande crime lord didn't resist when the Queen revealed that before they'd still their hunger, they'd still their shared thrist again first. Again, their vibe seemed to work, both of them, now almost fully sober, still wanting the same thing. Time passed by and this morning felt so wonderfully refreshing. Even if she couldn't fully grasp or place it, she felt so alive and that usual emptiness was forgotten. Filled with warmth somehow.

With no one but the shower being witness to what happened inside, they re-emerged and the Queen, after drying herself, moved to the wardrobe to pick a new, shiny dress for the day. It didn't go unnoticed how he watched her, so she took some extra time, moving extra gracefully and carrying the clothes over to the bed first before she slowly slipped into them, throwing him a passionate glance every now and then.

After they were both ready to leave, they headed out, him grabbing her hand as though it was something natural and she didn't even resist, enjoying how easy this felt. "I'll navigate you. There's a lovely place not far off" she told him, leaning back in the passenger seat. It somehow felt like it like that for a while and she was surprised that she still didn't want him gone or anything. She wasn't used to constant company, but so far it was simply pleasant. "Take this slope up to the right, it'll bring us to a new road". She pulled out her datapad and informed her people that they shouldn't go looking for her and that she'd return later. It in fact, wouldn't take long until the restaurant would come into sight. "Where are you headed to today?". She wanted to know, twirling a strand of loose her around her finger.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

Covax continued to drive as the view of the slowly lighting valley went speeding by. The craft handled like it was made for speed. When Electra pointed out a small slope in the distance, he didn't even hit the break. Just turned slightly, and the craft did the rest.

He was not as distracted as his companion. He didn't really even think about it, let alone over think it. He enjoyed the woman's company. They seemed to have an animal attraction to one another. He couldn't speak for the Queen, but for him it was a lot of pent up feelings for another. Another who would never return the same. It had also been a while. Longer then he would ever confess. It didn't hurt that she was a smoke show.

As they finally came to the place she was guiding them to, he looked a bit puzzled by the contrast of it's appearance. Up till now, everything she seemed to touch or orbit reeked of wealth. But this place, looked like a fish shack. Only it smelled of fresh sweet breads and some kind of smoked meat. It was the view however that really got his attention. The beach came away from the shack and swept down about fifty yards to the low tide that was slowly making it's way in as the sun rose.

"I have to get back to ship. Check on my droids and their cargo before returned to Zygarria. That is if you want to get paid for your.....product." He said warmly. Then stepped out of the speeder and waited for her to join him before walked to the shack. "I'm surprised, this doesn't seem your style of place."

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

Electra leaned back, enjoying how the landscape zoomed past them and not commenting on the speed he was using as he seemed skilled at how he steered. She rarely ever did her own driving or flying, but this again was different. He was none of her servants. What was he though? She still couldn't grasp it.

The sped around the corner and started their ascend, the Queen's nails slightly digging into the expensive, leathery fabric of the seat for additional support though. It was indeed one hell of a ride but she adrenaline pumping through her veins was the fun kind. She rarely ever fully got to enjoy herself, but he was adding of fun to her life right now.

They soon approached the smaller cabin on the hill with not many shuttles in sight. Not many knew of that location, but she had once brought her sister here. Some would call it kitschy, but Electra yearned for the tranquility and privacy up here. She alighted gracefully and immediately found her way back into his strong arm, walking up with him.

"Right...I almost forgot about the transport". Electra never forgot business, but she had to admit that other, much more pleasant memories were overshadowing her memories of yesterday. She smirked up to him with a wink, his second remark making her laugh a little. "I'm full of surprises.. ". He was right, actually. It wasn't. But it was perfect for them right now and they had surprisingly excellent food which they could already smell. "You strike me as someone who needs his protein in the morning. They offer fine smoked meat" she explained, the duo stepping through the door already. They were greeted with wide, surprised eyes and it seemed like they had just opened, but they immediately moved to prepare a table. "We take one on the veranda" she called over and they were lead inside.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

"Thanks...I think?" He said playfully as Electra mentioned forgetting about the actually reason he was even on the planet. Let alone in her company. It was likely still a fog from all the wine they had consumed the night before. But he'd take whatever complement she might offer. Even a miss directed one. "

"Yes, yes you are." He then said to her full of surprises comment. It was playful flirting, and he found it surprising easy with her. A surprise in it's own right. "What about you, plans for the day ?" Returning the question to Electa as they made their way inside. He had no idea what the fuck a veranda was, but let his breakfast date lead the way to the table. Then waited for her to take her seat before taking his own.

Looking to their waitress, "We'll both have Caf and waters to start. It was a long night." He smirked toward Electra. Then took the single page menu in hand. "Well, what's good here." He ask the Queen, glancing up from the page.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

It seemed like of some them seemed to wonder why they visited them at such a early hour and especially someone dressed like her, however as far off as they were, it seemed like no one truly noticed who she was. When she had brought her sister here, they had been even more confused, but it also didn't look like they remembered and it actually didn't matter anyway.

They prepared the table and were led outside again, taking a seat right on the veranda overseeing the beautiful beach down below. The waves softly collides with the sand and the little pebbles on the shore, a few sea birds screeched in the distance and tried fishing for some birds while the beach was otherwise empty. The sun was still rather low on the horizon and life was surprisingly good. "I'll charge extra for last night though..." she teasingly interjected, giving him a playful wink before they took their seat.

"My plans...yeah well, I need to take my entourage back to the Palace and we expect visitors by the afternoon...a noble family from the outskirts is coming over for tea and talks...this won't be an eventful day" she sighed, annoyed by the prospects this day offered. It had to be done, yet she would have rather just stayed away.

She then reached for one of the menu cards and browsed through it for a moment, throwing him a smirk at his cheeky remark. "I remember my sister had the waffles with smoked meat and she was absolutely pleased, which she rarely ever is. I had the fruity parfait and the crepés and I might take them again as they were really good indeed". The Queen rarely ever found the meals so delicious as here, but maybe this was exactly why this place was so alluring. It was far off, away from the hustle and bustle and offered a different selection. However, she suddenly remembered another thing that completely caught her off guard: She talked about her sister as it was completely natural even though not many even knew of her existence. Well...worst case scenario would be she'd have to improvise and have one of her handmaiden just play the part. Still, Galaitea would be surely interested in all the things she had to share upon her arrival back home.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

Covax stood and stared at the water a few moments as the waves moved back and forth. Reminding him of a loss he'd not given much thought to. The last time he'd seen them alive, happy. Soon a the moment came, it passed again. Eroded away, much like his morality. "I think it's me who should be charging you, I did more work." He fired back without missing a beat. Taking his seat after her.

"Tea with a noble family. I think I'd rather gut a Hutt." Covax retorted about Electra's mention of her soon to be very boring day. But they would have to get back to their lives. Him with the crime. Her with her tea and rich people bullshit. It both irritated and amused him. The galaxy was on fire, and nobles were still careless to it.

Covax smirked back. It was a bit cheesy. But it was also the truth. They seemed to have gone at one another until they literally passed out in each others arms. It might have been romantic, if it were not so drunkenly animistic. But, it was also the most fun he'd had with a sexual partner in a long time.

Getting out of his own head, he simply said, "Sure. add some eggs." He wasn't picky. He just needed something to get the day going besides caf. It would be a long flight back to the CSA and he didn't want to use food stuffs. Covax did notice the mention of the sister, rather then her husband or even a child. Though he was aware she had both. Several of the latter. But he didn't push. Why would he. They would likely not see each other after this unless it was business.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

Resourceful as always, he could snap right back and well, actually present a fair argument. "I'd argue, but you may be right about that. Although I gotta say that you're a guest in my kingdom and I'm the Queen...so I'd say I'm the one making the rules" she countered, throwing him a cheeky grin as she playfully tilted her head the side, obviously just teasing.

"Understandable...so would I" she replied, followed by a slight chuckle. She was honest as he actually hated all that pretentious shit and it bored the hell out of her, but again, this was expected of her and while she did willingly ignored a whole bunch of other conventions, she knew about the importance of maintaining important relationships...as ironical as it was that she was having an affair with the man she had sealed a trade with instead of returning to her husband.

"Very well" she gestured for the waitress and ordered exactly what they had just discussed. The servant then told them that it would be ready in a few minutes and so they were left on their own on the veranda in the warm, golden morning sun. "Tell me one thing: What was the most intense misson you had ever been on?". Unlike her, his life was adventurous and she was actually curios to learn more about it.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

Covax playfully rolled his eyes, "Yesss, Highness. But, I'm the criminal, so I'll just take whatever it is I want." He tired firing back. Even as it said it, sounded better in his head. Shrugging it off he continued, "You know, one day you're going to overplay that queen card." He smirked.

He let her then go about ordering for them. He wasn't picking, nor did he need to show he was the manly man alway in control of.....whatever this was. Instead, like any man of business, he checked his smartpad. Quickly glancing at any messages or updates. He typed a quick confirmation reply and put the phone away just as Electra was returning her attention.

He thought on the question a moment as the drinks came. As he started to doctor his caf with cream and a little fresh local honey, he finally answered. "Most would think it was the mission to kill Durr the Hutt. But I was just overwatch on that one." He laughed suddenly, "and I had a heavy repeater." Then he took a sip of the caf to make sure it was to his liking. "ahh. Perfect. No the toughed job was the job I lost arm." He lifted his left arm and twittled his fingers. "You probably didn't realize it was fake. Best in the galaxy. Doc fixed me up personally, my eye too." He said with a noticeable level of admiration in his tone and facial expression for @Dr Ilana Morata.

Covax then got into the story, leaving out a few key details like place and time. "So we were tasked with capturing a mining facility and stealing a large shipment for a particular client. Everything was going well, till I got hit. More or less blew off the arm and the fall took out the eye. Aska got me off the world with the loot. Dropped me off at a secure facility just in time for Doc to do her magic."

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

Shit. He had a point. She believed him when he said he'd just take what he wanted and so somehow this verbal battle felt like a minor demise, which internally made her fume. She was still amused but she was used to people who did neither argue back nor be something close to quick-witted, but he was just...something else. It enticed her, because it was much more interesting than any other encounters she had recently had, but she still had this urge to remain...in control of the overall situation and thus she just scoffed. "Overplay? Oh I don't think so...I'm good at playing my cards right". She smirked, obviously just having thrown him another teasing remark though, but there was no need to dwell on their playful banter.

After she had ordered, she leaned back and took a sip of the black coffee. It was indeed a good cup of coffee, a fine blend from beans cultivated here under the Juvexian sun and the coffee was just to her liking. Not to sour, a decent amount of bitterness and a perfect mixture of roasted fragrances. She curiosly listened to his story, realizing once again, how bored her life was. Not that she wanted to throw herself in such a...chaos, but the prospect of having some action outside the Palace garden's or her private quarters was...delightfully alluring. "Oh?" she raised an eyebrow, "Well, true. I didn't notice...best indeed, I mean I saw what you can still do with it" her lips turned into a smirk again as she was referring to his arm, "But wow...that's one hell of a story to tell and also for the eye, I mean that's impressive" just as impressive as such stories. "Who's Aska?" she couldn't help but to wonder though.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

The food arrived then as Covax played out the answer to her question of his hardest job. The woman seemed all to interested and he was a little socked by it at first. But quickly assumed his life was likely far more exciting then dinner dates and tea parties with nobles and dignitaries.

He returned her smirk at the comment of what he could do with the replaced arm. The though of the nights events bled into the morning's. "You asked for it." he mused. Then took another pull from his caf before staring to salt and pepper the eggs a dash and cutting up the waffle into manageable pieces. Then covering those in a local syrup.

Then came the question he knew was coming. "Aska? She's my sister from another mister. I've done more jobs with her than I care to count. She helped save my life." Covax said, then took a few bites of his breakfast. The look on his face looking a little somber. The thought of his friend, his literal partner in crime retiring for good. Once again he'd be alone. He shook off the feeling, knowing it wasn't worth dwelling on for the moment. There was work to be done, and for the time being, breakfast.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

As the food was delivered, she realized that she was actually starving and the sweet warmth of the steaming waffles was making her even more hungry. "Enjoy your meal" the waitress said, obviously no clue about who was sitting at this table right now. To them, they were just customers. Obviously wealthy, judging from their clothes and the speeder, but nothing more or less, hopefully.

The Queen squinted ever so slightly, wondering whether she was really just a sister or more. Wow, why the hell did she even care? Well, for once she didn't want to feel like a prostitute even if that was a stupid thought. If he would find pleasure and visiting the nearest brothel and hiring some lowlander girl, so be it.

This had started off so passionately and somehow they were still here, together, enjoying each other's company - which was unexplainable per se - but there was no need to question it. She accepted his answer, a fake chuckling following as she replied "Cute" before she sipped her coffee, her face not betraying her slight frustration. She hated herself for feeling this way, yet she couldn't stop the questions from flooding her mind. "I'm glad she's looking out for you". She took a bite from her food and it was indeed excellent. "Different question. Covax. What is your full name?". She was still curious about her date.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

He was enjoying the meal and the company. Truthfully he hasn't expected to go this long, or for Electra to be so interesting. If perhaps a little to curious than what he was used to. Usually no one really cared. He came in a did the job and was done. For some reason this woman couldn't get enough.

Covax took a sip of his coffee to wash down the latest bite of food when the Queen asked him a question he didn't really know hoe to answer. Only one person in the verse called him by his first name. He couldn't explain why, or how. But ever since his days in the FWA he'd never been called by his full name. Now, after so many years. He enjoyed the face that it was only IIana who called him it.

The towering human couldn't hide the look of question on his face . He wasn't upset by it. Just not sure why she could ask it. What was she planning, a second date or something. "Why does it matter?" Answering a question with one of his own.

 

[Electra Juvexia]

Electra watched another couple enter, two mid-aged humans, slightly older than her, followed by a toddler with brown, curly air, but her attention immediately flicked from the child back to Covax, her expressions difficult to decipher. His expressions changed, too, and it seemed like she had just posed a question he didn't normally get.

"Oh, call it natural curiosity", she replied, slowly tilting her head to the side as another smirk spread across her lips. What did he have to hide and why was this making him even more interesting? This...didn't add up. Normally, the Queen was uses to people immediately obeying and answering her, so this bugged her.

If she had been a Nexu, her tail would have angrily whipped around, the predator eyes fixed on the prey, but no, this was different. The Queen's jade eyes kept lingering on the crime lord, intrigued to solve the case. "-but it does matter to me...obviously you don't have to share it right away. I'll try to earn it" she cheekily added, even if she internally considered doing some snooping, or rather letting her Whisperers take care of that.

@Taz

 

[Covax]

Covax finished his plate and then worked on finishing his caf. He had nothing to hide, he just didn't see the point of the question. For that matter what the question about Aska mattered. He wasn't sure why the latter question was bugging him more so than the former but it had.

"You know that they say, about curiosity and cats." He replied before finally finishing the cup off. Giving the woman a dismissive smile. By now he was beginning to understand that he was her new little project. He didn't jump when she asked or cower to her voice. It bugged her and he could see it.

He got up then, as he was done with the meal and with the conversation. He could tell by the way she was looking at him that it would burn her to not answer. Much as she tried to play it off that it wouldn't. He let her believe it. "I guess you will." He replied. Suddenly a ship could be heard overhead. Quickly coming into view on the beach and it held a hover just off the water and lowered it's ramp.

"Until next time, Highness." He mused. Then tossed a hundred credit chip on the table. Then gave the woman a wink and slipped over the rail of the, dinning area, Then made his way toward the ship, and presumably out of her life.

@LadyRen

 

[Electra Juvexia]

She still studied him intently, wondering why he was hiding his real name or whatsoever. He was a mystery and she was curious. She wanted to solve it, figure him out, but he didn't give her many chances so far. They finished up her meals and she chuckled at his dangerous remark before trying to read anything into the 'I guess you will'. When?! The Queen was not known for her patience and as he suddenly got up and placed more than enough credits on the table, she raised an eyebrow, her gaze icy. He was leaving. And she stayed at the table.

Why?! Why the fuck was he managing to make her so damn angry and why was this provocation so interesting for her? It could have been their last meeting ever, to put it bluntly. They had met through business and if she wouldn't sell him more slaves, their paths weren't likely just coincidentally crossing again.

Her gaze lingered on him as he left until he vanished from sight. It was difficult to read for other, yet internally, she was indeed fuming. No one had ever left her at a table like this, vanishing without much explanation or warning. If he'd be one of her subjects, he'd be dead right now. But he wasn't. He was the man that had shown genuine interest and that had been able to light up a passion she had missed for years.

@Taz

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