Ask No Rest For The Wicked

[Z'Kair]

Kai had expected her to jump into the hot tub or the pool, but she instead walked over to sit down next to him. It was a subtle detail, but one he didn’t miss, a faint smile gracing his face. She changed the topic to work and he had to do a mental gear shift to remember about the job. He realized he almost began to forget about it, something that was very unlike him.

“Whenever you’re ready,” Kai answered. They needed a way out of the area, but he was prepared to do the job after that. He thought about her sentiments about the core and all the underground businesses there. While Nar Shaddaa had its flaws, you could get away with far less in the Core. Every activity had the potential to get you killed by Rangers, which wasn’t a problem in Hutt space.

“My work takes me all around the galaxy,” He said, “If anyone is tied to Nar Shaddaa it’s because they have a debt of some sort,” He wasn’t afraid to admit it, it was very common after all, “I’m no different. I gotta play the hand I was dealt,” He shrugged vaguely, glancing over at her, “I hide because I need to and to save my own skin. You hide because you’re afraid of your past,” Kai stated flatly, “Am I wrong?”

He gazed off into the distance, “Not a single one of those guys you play on jobs will help you when shit gets really bad,” He glanced at her again, “So don’t think twice about conning the hell out of them,” He gave her a grin.

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

While Maeve's gaze was directed at the sky at first, it flicked back to him when he spoke. She extended a hand and slowly traced along his admittedly large tattoo, following the different lines and shapes and trying to imagining what they all stood for. It was surely a unique tattoo, but she was convinced many symbols had their story or significance.

"We could get it over with right away...as you know, my vacational plans changed", she replied with a smirk, withdrawing her hand as she used them to lean back and let out a relatively relaxed breath for now. He actually shared some details about Nar Shaddaa and she intently listened, taking them all in.

So that was his problem and perhaps the reason why he couldn't keep his sticky fingers out of everything. It was as if he was almost compelled to steal whenever...she was half surprised he had trashed those rooms instead of looting them. "Fuck...debts suck", she scoffed, fortunately not having this problem to worry about though. She had been it as well, but that was quite some time ago and so she was at least her own boss now, not owning anyone anything anymore.

"You're right", she admitted with a shrug, seriously not wanting to think back to it, but what he did, how he spoke about it made it somewhat relieving- another thing she couldn't deny, but it did surprise her. She didn't agree with what he said, as she simply was someone who planned into the far future and thus considered networking important, but she could tell why he he brought that back up.

"I'll work on it", she conceded, at least admitting that her strategies could definitely be improved further. "Who but myself will be there, then?", she wondered what his take was on this, but assumed there was no answer. Her gaze shifted back to him and she felt oddly appreciative of how he had still helped her in a way.

She usually ran away from all this trauma, yet this first steps of unraveling helped. "I feel like kissing you right now", she admitted bluntly, a smirk playing across her lips. It wasn't sheer lust, it was a different from of emotional outlet for once, something that came close to gratefulness, and yet, she also wanted to taste him, if she was being honest to herself.

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

Kai followed her fingers as they traced along his tattoo. He didn’t display the tattoos often because they very clearly told a story. A specific story. However, he knew he and Ruby were both from the darker side of the galaxy and it created a somewhat safe space where he could be himself. He was about to take out another cigarra to smoke when she spoke.

“Who else do you need other than yourself?” He asked. He never understood this reliance on others or the constant need to be around others. Her actions were probably driven by loneliness, but he couldn’t relate to it. Kai could be by himself for the rest of his life and he would be perfectly fine, “The long con works best when people owe you,” He said, “The guys can find a cute face and a hot fuck anytime, but if you really want to have them by the balls, indebt them to you,” Kai laughed bitterly, “Has kept me on the Hutt hook,” He stated flatly.

Kai looked over when she outright admitted to wanting to kiss him. After the initial shock wore off, he grinned, “You’ve wanted to kiss me for a while now,” He said simply. He moved then to roll atop her in one fluid motion, pinning her hands down on either side of her head. Kai grinned down at her, “You realize this won’t benefit you in any way, right? The chance of me still selling you out or fucking you over isn’t zero,” He stated flatly, “So what are you hoping to gain here?” He had her pinned and he could look directly into her eyes. They both knew none of her bullshit would fly.

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

Perhaps it had been a hypothetical question. She was often not really alone, yet regardless of the company, she often felt alone. She didn't need anyone, but sometimes it was as if she was yearning for something that filled the numb void and so meaningless, yet passionate sex often offered some relief.

"Accomplices can be good...sometimes you need someone to trust on jobs...even if this kind of reliance is temporary". What he said about the debts was true and that was literally her game, at least what she aimed for on the long run, but so far she couldn't literally indebt people with power, but used...other ways.

"The Hutts even...damn". That was shit. So far, she had managed to stay away, but she knew that sometimes you had no choice. But she knew he was knee deep in nonsense. Maybe he was the more stable person of them both, but he had his issues, too and they both knew escaping their vicious circles wasn't that easy.

"I do-", she admitted, but was immediately cut off as he suddenly spun her around, shamelessly pinning down. She gazed into his one eye, trying to read him, but it was still hard. "You know...you don't need to warn me of yourself, I know I need to stay vigilant. But no, this is not because I'm looking for an advantage, but simply because I want to fuck you", she bluntly said, holding his gaze. She wouldn't fully trust him, but she didn't need to. She knew he was full of bullshit, and that she also couldn't con him anyway, so for once, this was about her simply wanting it right here.

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

Kai grinned at her words. She couldn’t lie to his face, not when he had been in this game his entire life. He knew what telling the truth looked like because he had his mother and tenderness in his life. He knew what to look for better than most crooks who only knew liars. She was telling the truth. She desired him, perhaps in some ways she didn’t wish to admit. Kai didn’t care either way, it didn’t matter to him because they couldn't afford to further beyond this. It was satisfying gazing down at her like this when she was stripped bare in ways that had nothing to do with her state of attire.

He leaned in close and smiled at her, “I’m warning you...because I can hear your heart pounding,” Kai said quietly once he was much closer. He didn’t give her a chance to respond, closing that final bit of distance to press his lips against hers. Right away it was a reminder that he knew exactly what he was doing, even in the way he kissed her. The fangs nibbled and teased, his mouth knew what to do as he gave her that taste and took for himself, and his grip tightened on her arms until he finally released them. On his own terms.

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

Even if she tried to fight it, her racing heart was betraying her desire. Her breaths grew shallow as the sheer tension rose, her muscles even tensing up further. Her usual alertedness quickly rushed through her mind, her wit briefly assessing the situation and determining weak spots of his grip.

It was yet another instict she had to fight as her body screamed 'fight and run' on the one hand and 'fuck yes' on the other. She met his gaze with fierce, hungry determination still, suppressing all the unpleasant memories that threatened to surface and focused on him only. She parted her lips to reply, but he was right on her just a split second later, finally offering the kiss she had longed for.

The way he met her was intense and fiery, and she replied with the same level of passion. Until he allowed her to stir, she only moved her hips upwards, shortly grinning against him before he did finally let go. Her arms immediately shot up and found their way between their chests, immediately fumbling with the buttons.

Maeve, too, knew exactly was she did, but she left it at his shirt for now as he had literally deserved himself some teasing and so she wasn't doing him the favor of getting the rest of. She could play the slow game, too, and it was obvious that his hunger was craving satisfaction as well.

Her lips melted against his, and while he nibbled, her fingertips dug into his back. Without the fabric, she could feel his hot skin underneath and she carefully traced across his back, before she reached the hem of his pants, her fingers slowly sliding in. "The question is...", she whispered inbetween kisses, before she met his gaze again, "do we start on the roof or do we save that for the end". She didn't mind either, there were interesting places down below and the clear nightsky was obviously also a sight to behold.

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

His shirt was shrugged off easily enough, slipping away to reveal his slim, but toned frame. His body had scars and clear saber burns on it, and his prominent tattoo ran up his entire arm. Kai focused on the kiss, delving into it and enjoying the heat between them. He felt her fingers digging into his back, and he began to kiss along her jawline and down her neck, feeling the desire build up. He started moving lower right before her hand could reach what she sought.

Kai worked his way down her body, teasing and pleasing effortlessly to make her writhe and arch towards him, “Maybe I want you to desire me the way you make others desire you,” He murmured against her skin as he continued down her torso. His clawed fingers grazed along her thighs, just enough to leave the faintest lines.

He was down near her hip when his gaze flicked up to meet hers, a smirk on his face. His fangs dug into the bikini bottom, easily sliding them off. However, she would notice that he slipped away and moved to stand while she was still lying down. She would see his bare torso as he stood there, and he smiled down at her, “I want you to go insane and have me live rent free in your head because you want me so bad and I just make it so damn difficult for you,” He chuckled to himself. He followed that up with stretching the bikini bottom between his index finger and thumb and launching it back her way like a slingshot.

With a smile and a swish of his tail, he turned and began to walk away. He lit a cigarra and placed it at the corner of his mouth, “Come on, Ruby, we have work to do,” He called out, his mind shifting right back to looting the resort.

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

While Maeve's hands wandered across his body, her delicate hands grazed scars and burns every now and then. She obviously had scars, too - it was basically the signature mark of their branch - but most of her prior injuries had been bruised, so the scar number on her body was limited.

Her soft, fair skin had also never made contact with a lightsaber, but she had seen the marks before, so for her, it wasn't hard to tell that Kodi had been through such experience without even looking. She wondered about the stories behind them, but figured she'd find another time to ask. For now, she discarded her curiosity and focused on the freed desire instead.

She shamelessly watched him wander downwards, his gaze as hungry as hers and she didn't ever bother being quiet or hiding her reactions. Damn, he wanted that, too, and even if he wanted to focus this all on her being the one basically asking for it, it gave her a strange sense of satisfaction that he didn't just want her like all the other men she usually wrapped around her fingers in a few moments. He had seen the broken parts of her that had stripped her naked beyond what remained of her clothes and it seemed like he wanted her for that, not for what usually hovered at the surface.

"Can you even handle that?" she teasingly asked, knowing that Maeve had even more to offer than Ruby. His claws left the slightest marks on her skin and she couldn't deny she liked it, however as he went for her bikini bottom, she could already barely contain herself as her body betrayed the cravings which was perhaps a little frustrating.

He stood up, and she breathlessly added, "If you don't finally continue what you've started, I'll do it myself". It was perhaps the slightest growl already, as Maeve simply wasn't a very patient lady when it came to such things, and he once again began toying with her. No...why was he still the one in control and why did she still want him? Anger glistened in her fiery gaze and with clenched fists, she instantly followed.

"No, Kodi, no", she now actually hissed, reaching for his tattoed arm. "I'll loot and fuck this whole place up with you, but before you'll prove to me that you haven't lied when you claimed your fingers were your best asset" her gaze fiercely locked with his before she reached up to his face, determinantly holding it before she passionately kissed him again. Her body was craving his, her mind his attention and after what he had revealed about her, she also yearned for this much deeper kind of intimacy.

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

Kai didn’t respond to her question, already beginning to move away. He had a thoroughly entertained look on his face, his mind shifting back towards the loot. She first threatened to do things herself and it had no effect on him, as he kept moving. However, she finally reached over to grab him, tugging him back towards herself. He gave her a momentary look of surprise until he heard her words. A smirk began to appear on his face moments before she kissed him again. He kissed her back for a moment before drawing back briefly to grin, “You didn’t say please,” He whispered softly.

It was only after she complied that he nudged her back and resumed kissing her. His claws teasingly raked down her skin again, finding exactly where she craved so badly. At long last, Kai continued what he had started back near the bar, playing her like a fiddle and making her squirm. Every gesture was practiced and reacted to every way she moved and every noise she made. She was putty in his hands, his to maneuver and manipulate however he pleased. He pulled the strings, he was in control, and he knew just what to do to make her go insane. He took his time, toying and teasing and all just with a touch. His pants stayed on and he had a smirk on his face, but he knew exactly what he was doing and how to read all her cues.

However this time, he didn’t stop short of letting her find that ending she craved so badly. She would be left spent and staring up at the stars, taken for a whirlwind of a ride. Kai finally drew back, taking a moment to stare at her. He smirked to himself before finally reaching for that cigarra, “What’s your name, Ruby?”

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

Judging from his reaction, he was also in no mood to keep up this stupid, unsatisfying game much longer and so she gave in right as she wanted him too, which she then again took as some kind of confirmation. While he had stripped her naked with his words not that long ago, she now smirked against his lips as their passionate kisses continued.

She finally reagined the control she had been craving so desperately, but when he started playing her like a delicate instrument, with each and every movement just triggering a pure release of ecstasy, she found herself willingly giving it away again. Maeve had plenty of experience, but she couldn't help but to admit that he certainly knew his tricks.

She didn't bother keeping herself quiet as he drove her onwards, shamelessly admitting that he did an amazing job at giving her right what she craved underneath the starry night sky until she couldn't (and didn't want to) hold herself back. She was surprised by how he didn't even stop once, neither asking for something in return nor joining in on the fun, but Maeve enjoyed his job just fine, so that once he was done, she breathlessly met his gaze.

"Fuck...well, those claws are good at more than just stealing", she felt utterly exhilarated, the satisfied smile on her face betraying how her expectations had been met. She directed her gaze at the stars for a moment, before he broke the silence again. "It's Sapphire", she corrected him, a broad smirk on her lips as she rolled over and edged a little closer. Obviously, his earlier words still kept echoing in her mind. Trust no one but yourself. Even if he had caught a glimpse of her true self Maeve was a name she hadn't used in years. She was basically dead. "My mom had given me the name...not because of my eyes, but because she had sold me for a fucking Sapphire". That was Sapphire's story, and the actual story behind her first persona.

"I'd love to repay you, Kodi".

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

Kai observed her when she answered, knowing right away it was bullshit. However, the story that followed - that was true. He already had a smoke out, puffing on it as she admitted her mother had sold her. It was a horrific crime, but unfortunately all too common in their circles. He could understand choosing a name, but why she chose that was curious. Perhaps it was to reclaim the narrative. Kai may have had it bad, but he at least never had a parent sell him. There were no words of comfort from him, because he knew it wouldn't make her feel any better. However his silence and the look in his eye spoke of a deep understanding.

“Whatever you say, Ruby,” He said with a smirk at Sapphire about her name. When she mentioned repaying him, he pondered it. He quietly drew from his cigarra, blowing out smoke as he considered the offer. There was no denying the desire that had manifested during all the teasing. His gaze roamed over her body and over to her lips, imaging all the places they could be wrapped around.

Smoke plumed from his nostrils, “Nah, I’ll let you imagine the taste instead,” He said with a grin. He could see in her eyes it went beyond just repaying. She wanted to do it. Which is what made this all the more fun.

He would wait till she was ready to go before making his way down into lower the levels again. Kai looted to his heart’s content. He looked over at her after he had his haul, “Aren’t you going to sleep?” He asked after a while. He knew most humans slept at night, so he was surprised to see her still up, “I’ll be up and keep watch,” Kai informed her when they were back in a secure hotel room.

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

He didn't need to answer to show that he got it. They understood each other's past with few words andMaeve was somewhat grateful for that. She hated elaborate explanations and didn't give them away willingly anyway, so she appreciated that everything was said in regards to that quickly.

"Your loss..." was all she remarked, a seductive smirk on her lips before she playfully bit her own lips. She wasn't usually offering without payment, so he missed his chance right there. She was relatively satisfied for now, but also knew her hunger would potentially return soon enough.

She got dressed, but purposely did it slowly, keeping mischievous eye contact the entire time and making a whole reverse burlesque show out of it. Once she was dressed though, she followed right after and searched for the best rooms to loot. There were many credits, jewels and credit cards, expensive clothes and trinkets, so that by the end of their raid she had two pieces of luggage stuffed with stolen goods she could sell at a fence.

Kodi was just as successful as her, and as they finally settled in a hotel room again, he asked whether she was tired. She was exhausted from the later part of the day and it was late at night for sure, but Maeve was used to minimal sleep and she had a few relaxing days behind her. "I'm fine. You can rest if you want. I've been napping in the sun all morning long", she replied with a smirk as she plopped down on the bed.

"Perhaps we can snatch ourselves keys to one of the rented speeders the resort offers. We could make it to the spaceport before we'd involuntarily be rescued tomorrow...", she suggested as she streched for a moment. Her gaze then found its way back to his, suddenly feeling she was still in a talkative mood.

"Or...you could tell me where you've earned those marks and whether there's anyone we can plot revenge on". It was a selfless offer for her, but Kodi had helped her, too. She had plenty of contacts, perhaps she could be of help. "I'm very wary of force users and saber wielders. They're unpredictable...did you run into them on Nar Shaddaa?", she let out a little sigh, her thoughts taking her back to Savos and how she had ended up with him on Mustafar, thanks to Kodi...

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

“I don’t really sleep at night,” Kai said to her. He had attempted to change up the schedule, but it was always a struggle. He slept mostly during the day and operated all night.

Kai was about to crack a joke at her suggesting using speeders when the first few floors were flooded. However, he remembered that they offered airspeeders as well. The Fiani was about to suggest heading in that direction when Ruby asked about his marks. He paused for a moment, considering her words.

“These aren’t people you can seduce your way to getting things done,” He said as he glanced at her. The circles he ran in would scoff at the idea of some woman thinking simple looks could get her anywhere. She'd be killed on approach. No, the Syndicates operated on skill and cutthroat business acumen. Thus far Kai hadn’t seen too much beyond seducing idiot men from her bag of tricks, “It’d get you into a hole I’m trying to get out of,” He said as he rifled through the closet in the room. He found a shirt that could fit him and he put it on for some dry clothes at last. Kai briefly disappeared to change pants, emerging a moment later, “But I appreciate the care and concern, Ruby,” He said with a smirk, knowing she was going to deny it.

“Have you ever thought of going into an honest line of business?” Kai asked as he gathered up his bags of loot, “There’s virtually no reason for you to stay in these circles if you have no debts and nothing anchoring you,” He grinned at her, “Unless you’re just lazy and cockthirsty.”

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

So Kodi was nocturnal. It was in interesting fact, but she understood it too well. While she wouldn't have called herself that, she was usually the busiest during the night as well. Darkness offered great cover and she often used it. Hence her sleep schedule was relatively screwed, but with some caffeine or other substances she could often push her body for days.

She knew her question wasn't easy, hence she leaned back and signaled a rather relaxed vibe as that was what she still felt. She intended on listening intently, yet he initially didn't elaborate much. He cut her off right there and basically stated she wouldn't be off help and it did draw an annoyed scoff from her.

"You know I'm not just that. I play many roles if I have to". So he did think he was nothing apart from her promiscuous shell? He wouldn't be the first. Maybe she shouldn't even try to convince him. If he didn't want her help, so be it. She also knew that it was usually safer if people assumed they found her predictable.

He once again attempted to regain control of the conversation and changed its direction by bringing it back to her issues. She lost a sigh before her gaze settled on his, a hint of genuine annoyance bleeding into her signature smirk. "Which honest business could I possibly get into?", she asked, not mockingly but actually posing a serious question.

"I need to live from something. Is that you now trying to drive a wedge between me and my men?", she asked, raising a brow while her smirk bitterly widened. "If I learned something in all those years, it's that you'll never escape the system. People like us can't do honest jobs" - most of the time, they couldn't even be honest to themselves. She slung her full bags over her shoulder and began walking.

"We can't even live an honest life. Try to be honest with yourself for a moment: Do you see yourself settling down one day? Perhaps with someone, your own family, earning honest money?", as if the klepto king could. Neither could she, but she had suffocated all hopes of a different life long time ago.

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

“You play many roles, right?” Kai asked her, “Make one of those roles for real,” He said with a grin. She had the luxury of doing that - he didn’t. When she accused him of trying to drive a wedge between her and her network on men, he gave a genuine laugh, thoroughly amused, “Naw, if they’re dumb enough to be that hooked over a pretty face, they are a liability and will cause more problems than solutions for you,” He shrugged, “Why not an enterprise you can actually be proud of?” Kai couldn’t imagine she took much pride in trading her body for her gains. He respected prostitution as a profession, but something told him she wasn’t exactly angling for that.

Kai plopped down on the bed beside her, smirking, “Why not? Get my own family, have a couple of cute little cubs,” He stared at the wall opposite of him, “Why the hell not?” He shrugged vaguely before looking at her, “But I’m in this for life,” He held up his tattooed arm, “You still have a way out and choose to stay in. You created a debt for yourself that you don’t owe,” Kai said, the smirk gone. His tone was genuine as he spoke to her.

He stared at her for a moment before he started chuckling to himself, “Why you looking at me like that, Ruby, is this the first time you’re having a legit conversation with a guy?”

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

And again...she called her out on her bullshit. She absolutely wasn't used to this kind of counter and it frustrated her severely. She fiercely held his gaze, annoyance and amusement both swirling through her. "I find it amazing that you care about my well-being so much", she narrowed her eyes slightly as she tilted her head.

"You're such a crook, yet you offer just such great advice", she admitted, a genuinely warm smile crossing her lips. "I believe I know what you're talking about, yet...it isn't easy", she softly added, before a sigh escaped her. "I'm not trying to gather liabilities, but I gotta see where life takes me".

Kai joined her on the bed and offered a reply she absolutely hadn't expected. She gave him an incredulous look, but he seemed rather serious about it. "Really?", she couldn't help but to ask, her gaze drifting back to him. Could she see it? If she was being honest no, not right now. She also refused to belief people ever changed, so he could pretend at least...

His last words sank in...deeply, and for a moment there was just silence. Was escape possible? She had tried before but had been drawn back. She didn't believe in it, but perhaps the reason was self sabotaging again. She hadn't allowed herself to really try anything different. Kai had perfectly summarized it repeatedly.

She drifted off before he adressed her again, and she turned to face him. "Not the first time...but the first in a really long time". She admitted, much more pensive and thoughtful this time. Her voice dipped, and the high spirited mood was momentarily blown away. "So, thank you". There it was again.

The slight tremble that started at her hands and slowly moved up to her lips. She didn't want to cry, she didn't want to scream, she didn't want to smash another mirror, but he was making it hard. She looked away and exhaled slowly, trying her best to suffocate the upcoming thoughts.

"Why are you so infuriatingly okay all of a sudden", she forced herself to smirk, but the amusement that followed was real. She was grateful, but she couldn't bear another breakdown, so she shoved her emotions into humor yet again, hoping to find a way to cope.

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

Kai studied her in silence. It was clear any real topics of conversation made her uncomfortable. He could only imagine it was difficult for her to let her guard down. He had met many others like her. He thought back to inhaling spice on a roof with a twi’lek that was barely out of her teens that he talked out of a life of prostitution. She had since gone on to open a music store with her own mixes that were making a killing. The memory brought a faint smirk to his face.

He didn’t miss her hands trembling when she thanked him and considered his words. Kai had nothing to gain or lose from this, but he knew the world he lived in and the countless victims it took. Ruby was not a necessary victim and he could see it from a mile away. Kai kept his gaze trained forward, reaching over to layer his hand above hers to calm the shaking of her hand.

Kai smirked at her words, “I think you mean I’m infuriatingly awesome,” He corrected her. They had been dealt completely shit hands. He was stuck in his reality for now, but was she? There was the matter of desire. Many people just plain liked playing the game because it was a rush. Piracy was a rush for him, and he got a high from stealing that he couldn’t deny. Perhaps it was the same for Ruby at the core of it all. Perhaps there was no trauma driving it and she simply desired it.

@LadyRen

 

[Maeve]

Kodi said nothing, but through his silence he once again said everything. She flinched slightly as he placed her hand on hers, gently covering it. It took her a moment to soothe into his touch before her lips were crossed by a soft smile. "And so incredibly humble".

After their earlier hostilities and whole arc of trying to screw the other over as hard as possible, Maeve had never assumed she'd find herself having such conversations with him, but he was indeed also a different person at his core. In the end, she had been grateful for the opportunity, and she was optimistically looking forward to their job.

"So...are we heading for the airspeeders or are we having some more fun?". She asked as she leaned over and closer to him, carefully reading his reaction. If he didn't act on it, she'd slowly push herself of to her feet and offer him a hand, if he did come back to her offer, she'd target his pants first.

@Sreeya

 

[Z'Kair]

Kai’s thoughts were far from the present. He wasn’t exactly a ‘good’ man by any means, but he thought it was an insult to those that were indebted when free people acted like they had to stay in the game. As he looked over at Ruby, he wondered if she would ever change or realize. However, he had said his piece and it was not his problem.

Her making an advance drew out a fanged grin. For a moment his reaction was unclear, and she would move closer. His hand reached over to trace up along the side of one of her arms. His fingers traced along her shoulder and up her neck before they slid along her jawline. He didn't speak until his fingers curled under her chin, lifting her face to meet his.

“Sorry, doll, I go for prizes, not participation trophies handed out to everyone,” He said with a smirk before drawing away. Kai had interests in working with her and running schemes, but he had little desire to sleep with her while it was only a step below becoming her profession. He wasn't convinced nothing would ever happen between them, but he had his standards for now.

Kai rose from the bed and led the way towards the upper levels of the docking bays. There was no doubt that they would have a way out of the resort in an airspeeder.

@LadyRen