What a beautiful night.. hey, look at these grass stains!

[Prancing Yawn]

tython
midnight

-

He laid down in the wet grass, resting his hand in his fingers. Crossing his legs, he gazed up at the night's sky, the moonlight shining down on that one particular hill they were laying on, to illuminate the whole valley. His feet were smudged with dirt and his jeans and shirt infected with some quite awful grass stains, which he all but ignored.

The stars were out tonight, and they were in the perfect position - on top of a grassy hill in the middle of a valley of flowers - to see them all, every single one able by the naked eye. It was hard to concentrate on the stars, of course, with the girl lying next to him..

"I told you it was perfect."

 

[Padmé]

“Yes, it is near perfect,” Halo responded.

Cat had a sense of humor that baffled the blonde most days. Truthfully, Halo would rather be talking a long walk amongst the picturesque flowers and foliage, than sit on the wet green grass. However, her man seems to like the idea of being still and gazing in the skies, so she gracefully obliged.

With her hands tucked under the back of her tress, she gazed upward at the stars. Her recent battle with the dark thoughts made her that much more appreciative of anything that emanates light.

Meditate on the light, Halo- she heard again. Words from none other than the sage master, Ebberla Daw. That was exactly what Lamb tried to do, as she continued to look up at the stars in all their sheer beauty.

 

[Prancing Yawn]

Lightly, he chuckled. This scene was perfection to him.

He flashed back to Dantooine. He was seven, lying shirtless on his back on top of a hill just like this. His face was probably dirtier than anything from running around those plains all day, but now, he relaxed. He'd catch a firefly in his hand, look at it with a smile, then let it go again, in a never-ending cycle.

"I was thrilled when I found this place. I've come here every night for a week, and just laid here. . .

I love the stars. They're consistent, always there for me to look at, astonishing me with their radiance and beauty..

like you!"

He grinned from ear to ear. Surely, that remark would 'score him some points'!

 

[Padmé]

The voice of Cat gave Halo a sense of calm. She listened and smiled as he spoke of his new found haven. '….I've come here every night for a week…' kept ringing in the blondes mind although Cat spoke of other things. Lamb wondered is her absence caused him to look for and find this make sift oasis.

With a calm voice Halo inquired “ so did you find this place because I was absent?” Lamb couldn’t fault her Padawan Lumin for tainting her with her dark tears, for the sage master, Ebberla Daw did her best to rid Halo of the darkness. All but a tiny smidgen that crept up within the blonde on occasion. Even as she laid next to Cat, she still battled the dark thoughts. The Master Daw’s advice rang in Lamb’s ear, as though she was present, ‘Focus on the light, and meditate’ - she reminded herself. Now closing her eye lids, the Jedi Knight pulled in on the Force and embraced it for what it was worth at the moment.

Even so, Halo’s ears were still tuned in to Cat’s voice, as he shared his thoughts. “....I missed our time together…The dark thoughts still persists, Cat…I am afraid of what may come of it…but-” Haloburner finally whispered, as she was afraid to interrupt the symphony of fireflies permeating around the pair.

 

[Prancing Yawn]

"Maybe. Maybe I found it so I could bring you here.. eh, no, that doesn't make sense - "

He paused for a moment to catch a firefly in his hand, smiling at it with some sort of childish curiosity.

"I missed it, too.
I didn't know that Dark Jazz was affecting you that much, but ya did seem a little tense lately .. which is why I brought you here, to relax. If you can, which I hope you can, cause if you couldn't that would b- "

He paused as fireflies started to swarm around him, expanding his smile to a grin.
One of them landed just beneath Haloburner's neck, and was crawling down from there. Cat's brow raised and he raised a hand in mock dramatics.

"Egads, my maiden! An intruder has arrived! Will ye revoke the beast -

or shall I?"

 

[Padmé]

Nothing the blonde did could hide her changed demeanor. Cat’s assessment was indeed dead on; Halo does seem a little tense of late. Yes, the sage master did her best to rid Lamb of the dark tears effects; however the remnants were clearly visible to the one she loved. “You’re right, I seem tense because the remnants of the dark tears persists….That and my pending meeting with-” Lamb’s words were cut short by James’ erratic voice.

With a wryly grin now painted on the blonde’s face, she remained still, “do what ye must, my Knight. Thy maiden trusteth thy judgment.”

 

[Prancing Yawn]

"Well then.. let's see what we can do, here!"

Getting off of his back, he slowly crawled over on his knees to Halo, laying down on his side, quite close to her. His hand hovered over her chest, fingers positioned to flick the bug off.

"Eh.. positioning's a little off! Let me get a better angle, here," he explained, with quite the sly grin. He swung a leg over her waist, allowing him to sit on her quite effectively, his hand keeping in that position as he did that.

Taking a deep breath, his thumb and middle finger locked together inched - or centimetered? - towards the bug.. finally, he snapped them, sending it zooming off into somewhere. And now, he was in quite the position - he couldn't waste the opportunity!

"So, babe..
where are you most ticklish?"

 

[Padmé]

In hopes of not dampening Cat’s spirit, the blond laid still as Cat moved in to save the day. Lamb’s body remained calm, and she uttered not a word. Apparently, the firefly stayed on Halo’s neck not budging, until….

Cat maneuvered over Halo, flicked it off, and saved the day. Alas the blonde is safe.

Now released from the tense state, Halo burst out in fake chuckle. “You really don’t know where I am most ticklish?..” she said while looking up at Cat. The blonde saw Cat’s rhetorical question as warning for his upcoming actions. With nowhere else to turn to, Lamb relaxed knowing that Cat was simply trying to cheer her up.

Perhaps now would be a good time to reveal to Cat why she took so long to return to Tython after her meeting with the sage master. Still looking up at her handsome man, Halo will allow him to read her thoughts, particularly, the part that contains Halo’s changing perception….

… If Cat so desires, he will see Halo dropping off her Zeltron Padawan, Lumin, then re-boarding her ship to an undisclosed location. Furthermore, Cat will see Halo, with a dejected look, and in a deep meditative mood, ‘communicating’ with her master- Remy. The ensuing ‘conversation’ between Lamb and Remy itself will not be disclosed, however, if Cat wishes to know, Lamb will disclose that information. Moving right along, Cat will finally ‘see’ Lamb returning to the Temple on Tython with a much brighter outlook.

Now physically moving her hands up, Halo will attempt to deviate from Cat’s sly move and give him a massage.

 

[Prancing Yawn]

Smiling, his fingers slowly trickled down to her 'sweet spot'..

Blackness. His eyes shut tight, hands freezing in motion, aswell. A thousand pictures flowed through his mind, forming into motions. He saw Halo in fifty different places at once..

"
...


Aÿisha Remy?

...

You talked to her?"

 

[Padmé]

As Cat maneuvered his fingers down, Lamb thought for a split second she was safe….until he reached her neckline. What ensued was uncontrollable laughter, nothing like she’d had since their last time together.

The giggling and laughter continued until Cat’s hand froze. Almost like a sense of shock overtook him.

…
…

Dead silence ensued, which amplified the symphony of fireflies…Neither of the two uttered a word.

Halo could tell, he did indeed read her mind. The ones she shared concerning the visit to Empress Teta, her ‘communication’ with Remy and her upcoming trip to see the woman whom Lamb refers to as ‘Master’.

Hands down to her side, and with a soft whisper, Halo attempted to help her man understand what was to transpire in a few days. “No sweetheart. I will talk to Remy in a few days, when I actually see her….” Lamb will attempt to explain to Cat her desire to see Remy. “…You know I have not seen her since Tenaab… Right after my knighting, she had to leave for battle, and well…I miss her…” In hopes of changing the subject Lamb inquired, “…don’t you miss Christian Noble?....I know you do.”

Something about the subject at hand brought back old memories of Lamb’s time with her master. Mostly good ones…

Now moving her hands up, Halo pivoted her head up, just a tad, aiming for her man’s lips. Seconds later, she landed a kiss on his lips. “I will always love you Cat…Just remember that..” Pulling back up, Lamb will lean in once more to capture another sloppy wet kiss.

 

[Prancing Yawn]

Mixed feelings was the best thing to describe his thoughts, at the moment. He understood she wanted to see her master - surely there were so many unanswered questions -, but he was worried. Old loving master or not, a Sith was what she had become. Was it dangerous for Halo to see her? He didn't know. All he knew was that he was worried. He also lacked a response to her reasoning.

His deep train of thought, however, was met by the distracting taste of her lips. Always tantalizing. . briefly, he smiled at her comment, before leaning his whole body into hers, running a hand through her hair and another up her shirt, reality still pierced into the back of his mind like a poisoned dart..

One eye opened, then another. He let get of her.

"I..


don't know.
She's not just your old master anymore. Aÿisha Remy is a Sith. You and I both know they're dangerous.. whoever they are."
Gulping, he waited for a reply, a worried curve embedded into his brow.

 

[Padmé]

Like a young maiden longing for her knight’s embrace, Halo yearned to embrace the man she loves. She poured her heart out to him, but her words and actions were met by doubt, and uncertainty. Halo’s words of affirmation concerning her unwavering love for Cat had apparently fell on deaf ears. Instead, Cat detached himself from Halo, then proceeded to utter what felt like unpardonable sin.

“She's not just your old master anymore. Aÿisha Remy is a Sith. You and I both know they're dangerous.. whoever they are."

Pulling her body up, Halo arose from the wet grass. Shaking particles of dead grass and leaves off her body, she pondered exactly how Cat knew what he shared concerning Remy. “Are you forbidding me to see her?...” Lamb uttered. “…because my mind is made up….” Halo uttered before walking away and sobbing her hands.

 

[Prancing Yawn]

"Anyway, let's just worry about that l-

Hey! Wait! Up!"
Seeing how easily she melted, he sighed. Slowly he walked down the hill after her, which lengthened into a sprint, then a full-fledged Force-imbued leap over her head, landing with both feet on the ground, right in front of her. He took her hand, stopping her from going any further.. well, he was right in front of her, anyway!

"Listen, Halo. I didn't say that. I'm just worried about your safety, that's all!"

He bit his lip, knowing she'd probably reject his next idea.

"Can I go with you?"

 

[Padmé]

A loud voice echoed in Lamb’s ear as she walked away. Even so, she did not stop nor did she give credence to the words echoing through the dark hill. Her mind was made and nothing will stop her. So, the blonde kept walking while trying to wipe the saline substance from her eyes. As she did so, she heard footsteps approaching behind her, followed by the familiar voice.

Without expecting his next move, Cat leapt over the girl, landed smack dab in front of her and then took her hand. Halo couldn’t resist the urge to pull back and keep walking. Stopping dead in her tracks, Lamb stood in front of Cat waiting for what he had to say.

Clearly Cat does not have a clue about the gravity of Halo’s pending trip. Unlike Cat, Halo’s master is alive and well (from what the girl can gather from her speculations). But there was so much Lamb needed to know, air out and inquire from her master. Something that required a trip, and face-to-face conversation with the woman. The trip will probably cause punitive actions from the council, if the blonde returns, however at the moment her primary concern is to get the one she loves on the page with her.


With Halo’s hand still in his hand, Cat uttered "Listen, Halo. I didn't say that. I'm just worried about your safety, that's all!"

The female knight remained silent…

…..

Her intent was to hear the man out, least she say something that she’ll later on regret.

…..

"Can I go with you?" Cat finally added.

Upon hearing Cat’s question, Halo immediately blurted out an unequivocal no. “NO! I will not have you tag along. I am big girl you know. My safety should be the least of your concerns.” Pausing the female knight will allow her companion to think about what was just said. "I will not suffer to-"

 

[Prancing Yawn]

NO! I will not have you tag along. I am big girl you know. My safety should be the least of your concerns.

My safety should be the least of your concerns

For a moment or two or five, that echoed through his mind. Sure as hell didn't make sense to him.. - he loved her, it made perfect sense for him to be worried! Worrying was like.. the very essence of love! With an innocent, sheepish smile, he replied, which took more effort than it should have.

"Um.. could you reiterate that last part?"

 

[Padmé]

A deafening silence fell, as Haloburner waited for James' response. "..reiterate..." she heard.

"Your duty as a Jedi is your priority, James...I've made peace with forthcoming punitive actions from the council, upon my return- if I return....You on the other hand- well...As much as I would love for you to accompany me, I can't have you tag along, James. It'll be selfish of me....I simply can't."

Airing her innermost thoughts to the man gave a sense of relief, momentarily. There were more desires tucked deep down in her, however at the moment it'll remain hidden...

 

[Padmé]

((The pair parted ways shortly thereafter. Halo left James to meet at a secrect location with Aÿisha Remy, her old Master.))