Game Changer (DOTR prequel thread)

[Sreeya]

Talia gave an amused grin to Nalu. Truth be told, the woman had done them a solid. Talia had no obvious escape route and would have been stuck back at the mess if not for her.

“Maybe I’ll go back to that shithole just for you.”

Talia offered her a wink, turning back to Diva. As they slowly began to walk away from the club, the sounds began to fade even more. There was a pang of worry in the back of her mind. She wasn’t one to get recognized and tracked so easily. In truth, she had allowed herself to get distracted by the performance more than she normally would have. And that god damned fuzzy drink. Talia grimaced to herself.

“I forgot to pay for my drinks. Damn..”

She continued walking, chuckling at Diva’s words.

“I hear massage helps work out the tension in thighs too.”

The comment was light hearted, airy and almost flirty. It was almost slightly out of character for her. Maybe it was the booze, maybe it was the thrill of running from a deadly situation, or maybe it was the fact that she hadn’t taken her eyes off Diva for some time now. Quelling her thoughts, Talia cracked her neck and shoulders, nodding in response.

“Yes, about that job. His name is Ariom Kazri. He’s on Coruscant. Last known sighting was in Chubba’s cantina. That’s all I can offer you.”

Talia turned to her with a grin.

“Well, I suppose this is where we part ways? Unless you know any good burger joints around here. I’m hankerin’ for some disgusting, greasy food.”

 

[Diva]

A slow trail of smoke bled out from Diva's nose. She knew when she was being looked at, and it didn't always end well for the eyes responsible; but now, all she could do was look right back. Whether or not she trusted this woman was irrelivant, so was alot more interesting than anyone she'ld met in a long while, and Diva's blood was already flowing fast. The job. No, not now. This was business first. One of the greatest changes she had undergone in her time as a free woman was understanding the difference between what she really wanted, and her immediate gratification... besides, if this panned out they would share an office. Now that was some interesting imagination fuel...

Ariom Kazri? Huh...I've actually never heard of him...weird. Now Chubba's I know. Ever met Chubba? yuck... Bet I can get there by last call if I leave world now...

Diva had forgotten to stop staring after switching to business, but unlike Talia, she made no appology for it. In fact, she acknowledged it openly with the tiniest of smiles. After a beat, she made a clean break and kept walking the opposite direction. Diva naturally couldn't help herself however, and spun on her heel, continuing backwards with a very wide sashay in her step.

Oh...this city isn't big on feel good food, it's all gourmet or health trends....but my Droid is a great cook. I'll invite you over once I get Kazri in the brig.

And I know what you mean... in the circus, the dancer's taught me everything about the importance of physical realease...

With that, she turned the corner before she couldn't hold herself back anymore. "Later" she promised herself, as she picked up the pace towards the slum hangar where she docked. A favorite mantra from her days under the big top bubbled to the surface of her thoughts, and she grinned. Always leave them wanting more...