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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 5/31/05 3:37pm Subject: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Thanks for clicking. You may all fall over and die of shock now. Title: Out of the Darkness Summary: Well. If that’s all he needed ... (L/M slight mush.) A/N: Thanks to Gabri for beta'ing, and I kept that one confusing line in tribute to your Mara knowledge. Feedback is always appreciated. He slides over to me out of the darkness, bearing a steaming cup in his hand. He holds it out for me, and not without wariness, I take it. Only the Force knows how he got it up here without spilling it. He sits as I sniff cautiously. “What is it?” I ask, trying to see his face in the darkness. He looks out at the planet, making my attempt easier. Sitting on top of the old Massassi temple, the light from the planet Yavin shines brightly; in the jungle, it would be filtered almost to nothing. I can’t read his expression. “It’s called hot chocolate.” He glances at me, his lips curve. “It’s good.” I take a sip. It tastes ... good. Hot, sweet, and slightly bitter, all at once. As I swallow, it goes down smoothly, soothingly. “Hmm.” “Lando introduced me to it,” he says. I look at him sharply, but he’s turned away, and he’s momentarily readable: a slight nervousness, perhaps embarrassment. Probably curious about those rumors I had to spread for the sake of that damn mission. Deciding now isn’t the time to yell at Skywalker, I down more of the hot chocolate, inhaling the rich scent. This stuff is good. More proof that Palpatine’s court was comprised of idiots. “So why are you up in here in the middle of the night?” I ask at last. “Why are you?” he returns, though it’s a stupid remark. “Following you,” I retort easily. He sighs. “No reason.” I can tell he doesn’t expect me to believe that, but I can also tell he knows that I know what that really means is not to push matters. But that doesn’t mean I can’t anyway. “Really, Skywalker. People don’t just get up in the middle of the night and make hard climbs for nothing.” “It’s not that hard,” he grumbles. I narrow my eyes at him, and in a quick glance, he sees it. “I ... appreciate the effort, but I really don’t want to talk about it,” he says to me with an earnest, blue-eyed gaze full-on. I turn away, musing on whether to accept that. But ... he has always been willing to back down when I needed it. He never pushes me hard, finishing my training excepted. He never asks me what it was like being the Emperor’s Hand. He doesn’t ask me if I liked it. He didn’t ask me if I missed it. He doesn’t ask me personal questions. Often. He accepts. So I nod, accepting. Something within him relaxes at my action, my non-action. Though I sit cross-legged, he sits with his arms around his knees, a childlike posture that surprises me, not least because it’s not easy to come to a defensive position sitting like that. He puts his arms down, folds his arms around himself and, temporarily, I wonder if I should ... do something. “It’s quite a view,” I remark. “Different from Coruscant,” he says, his eyes clear and open as he looks at the gas planet that dwarfs us both. “Yes,” I say, thinking about that. There could be so many connections to Coruscant in his mind. It had been the center of the Empire, the marginal home of his father. Perhaps that, but then his sister and her family live there, as well. Damn the man. “When do you leave?” he asks me. I shrug. “I’m not sure yet.” The supplies were all off my ship, yes. But he had told me there was no harm in staying for a few days, and I had agreed to that much. He nods, more of a conclusion to that line of questioning than an affirmation. “Do you ever bring your students out here, in the night?” I ask, randomly. He smiles a little, watching me out of the corner of his eye. “Yes, sometimes. Not just because it’s harder to see, but ... it feels different. Life is different, when it’s night.” I nod thoughtfully at that, resisting the urge to ponder a deeper meaning to his words. “Still,” he admits, “night is the time to sleep. Perhaps,” and he looks at me, “it’s time we got some.” “Probably should, Skywalker,” I say dryly, smiling. He rises to his feet, and I follow, placing the cup on the stone floor, wondering how exactly I’ll get the thing down with me. He pauses, facing me. “Thank you.” “For what?” He gives me a full smile this time. “No reason.” I let out a quiet laugh, and get the privilege of a full grin. He hesitates, then steps forward, and in that brief moment, I relax in response. A movement forward, and he’s lightly hugging me. He almost moves away, and I wrap my arms around him, lightly and not even for a sliver of a second, then I step back. His eyes lower, but his smile lingers. “Good night, Mara.” He swiftly turns, and by the time I’ve grabbed the cup, he is gracefully climbing down from the top of the temple. I follow more slowly. Well. If that’s all he needed ... my presence, someone. I could give him that. [finis] -----signature----- atty is the bestest! MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty
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RedGold Registered: Nov '04	Date Posted: 5/31/05 3:43pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Those two... always SSSSSOOOOOOO close... Wonderful as always oba! -----signature----- Legend... Recluse... Forgotten... Will one day return... http://www.starwarsfanfic.com
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Stargazer-19 Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 5/31/05 3:55pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	awww...oba! Very accurate to character, very sweet. I can't say anything more. -----signature----- Magneto: “You wanted us to protect the library. What kind of villain attacks a library? Xavier: You always did stupid things when you were a villain. M: Did I ever attack a library? X: Well, no. M: Exactly. No self respecting villain attacks a library.
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Leia Registered: Aug '98	Date Posted: 5/31/05 4:29pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	is slightly put-out that there was no kissing But oh, the cuteness! (And I really wanted to put "teh"--you people are getting to me, but I'm still resisting!) He accepts. That he does, and in a most incredible way--he takes someone as a whole person. I don't think he just separates the Old Mara from the New(er) one. I think he looks at all parts of her and just...says, "Ok." There's a particularly splendiferous fanfic quote regarding that, if you'll allow me a moment. The fic was by Jedi Molly. You'll have to PM me for more, I think, because its rating is inappropriate for the boards. "...You loved Anakin Skywalker, not Darth Vader," [said Mara.] Luke rested one broad, calloused hand on her smooth cheek, almost covering half her face. "You can't separate people from their actions like that. I loved all of him, even the evil monster Anakin Skywalker became. That's part of being human, Mara, loving people even when they don't deserve it." But anyways, back to your darling fic--I have to mention the hug because it made me giggle. It's just so sweet. This sugar rush might last for hours. Thanks for sharing, oba dearest. -----signature----- Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. (Roald Dahl)
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StarFighter5 Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 5/31/05 4:53pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Awwwww. How cute. Floats away... -----signature----- "I hope I slept with you to get the job. if not, then who the hell was that guy?" - Carrie Fisher "Now that I'm a pez and a lego, I shall want for nothing else." -Jeremy Bulloch "Thank you for going to the movies. Especially mine." - George Lucas
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J_M_Bulldog Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 5/31/05 5:10pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Aww, how sweet. I love it. -----signature----- BA(bad attitude), aka Thwack, of TKL's Lomin Ale Wraiths I am never down. I am either up or I am getting up, but I am never down. Stop telling God how big your storm is; instead tell the storm how big your God is.
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Senator_Leia73 Registered: Dec '03	Date Posted: 5/31/05 5:29pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Amazing as always, Oba The characters were perfect! They are so cute together -----signature----- Yeah I'm back. After a year I'm back.
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Healer_Leona Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '00	Date Posted: 5/31/05 5:32pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Hmmm, he knows offering chocolate will make him a friend for life. That was really sweet without being cloying. Most enjoyable. -----signature----- I'll mend myself before it gets me
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academygrad88 Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 5/31/05 6:50pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Obaona, you are such a tease. That was a very nice and mushy viggie. Man I just want to slap those two upside the head. Thwack!! Thwack!!!** Kiss each other you fools!!! Ummm... sorry, I sometimes get overly excited. I forgot to take my medication today. beautiful story. AG88 -----signature----- I love my Bomb Disposal Expert Winner of more Golden Ewoks™ than you can possibly imagine! Check out the pictures I made: http://ag88.deviantart.com/ ! You will Kriff Luke Skywalker!~ The Real last Command http://swff.bpweb.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 5/31/05 7:55pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	I like that there was no kissing. Sometimes you don't need physicality for intimacy. Lovely as always, oba -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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Leia Registered: Aug '98	Date Posted: 5/31/05 9:16pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	looks at LadyPadme incredulously -----signature----- Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. (Roald Dahl)
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Jedi_Scooch Registered: Nov '01	Date Posted: 5/31/05 9:25pm Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Another wonderful fic. I love how Mara wants to do something for Luke, but doesn't quite know what she should do. But she realizes that sometimes you don't have to do anything. I like watching Mara grow like that. I also enjoyed the slight awkwardness of the hug. Keep up the great work!!
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 6/1/05 3:36am Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	RedGold: Thanks. So close, but so far? I like little moments like these, though. Stargazer-19: Thank you. Luke's characterization actually concerned me a bit ... hard to nail down, that guy. Leia: Teh cuteness. (Rebel!) Yeah, accepting people is a very Luke thing - never more clearly demonstrated than with Vader, even more than with Mara. Gabri called him a masculine den mother, actually, and I think that fits. And I've actually read that fic. Sugar rush is what I was going for! Sort of. I didn't want to go too far and get sappy ... Thank you, I'm glad you liked. StarFighter5: Aww. watches you float away Thank you! [face_waving] J_M_Bulldog: Thanks, JM. Senator_Leia73: They just interact so astonishingly well. They write themselves, that way. Thank you! Healer_Leona: Luke Skywalker is truly a wise man, yes. I'm glad it wasn't cloying. Thank you! academygrad88: I thought you'd be happy I didn't kill anyone! You expected kissing? High expectations, anyone? I'm glad you liked it anyway, and thank you ... but are you telling me you want a L/M just kissing fic? LadyPadme: Wise as always. I agree. I'm glad you liked, and thank you. Leia: Jedi_Scooch: I think we all get that feeling - 'what should I do, how can I comfort this person?'. In my experience, anyway. I'm glad you liked Mara's realization, her growth - I think she would make little steps like that throughout those ten years she and Luke weren't married, leading to them getting along as well as they do when they are. Thank you! -----signature----- atty is the bestest! MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty
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-_-_ObiWanKenobi_-_- Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 6/1/05 3:50am Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Hey that was really nice, you really have some talent! I hope you continue writing. Up! Obi Wan -----signature----- Life is a Prison Death Our Release We must all become part of the force one day YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE!
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academygrad88 Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 6/1/05 4:25am Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	Obaona:I thought you'd be happy I didn't kill anyone! Oh don't get me wrong, I am extremely happy that nobody died in this fic. It was a sweet, little, lighthearted fic. I like that. I was just a little frustrated with the characters. They both know they want each other, why do they keep dancing around the fact?!? You expected kissing? Ummm... yeah!! Among other things. I'm glad you liked it anyway, and thank you ... but are you telling me you want a L/M just kissing fic? That would be okay... as long as the reason for JUST KISSING isn't because they get killed right before coitus occurs. Once again I want to commend you on a wonderfully written little fic. AG88 -----signature----- I love my Bomb Disposal Expert Winner of more Golden Ewoks™ than you can possibly imagine! Check out the pictures I made: http://ag88.deviantart.com/ ! You will Kriff Luke Skywalker!~ The Real last Command http://swff.bpweb.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4
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Jedi-2B Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 6/1/05 6:55am Subject: RE: Out of the Darkness (L/M mush vignette)
	No dying, no divorcing, no turning to the darkside. Are you feeling well, oba? Lovely little fic, even without any kissing. Maybe next time, huh? A/N: Thanks to Gabri for beta'ing, and I kept that one confusing line in tribute to your Mara knowledge. Is this the one? Though I sit cross-legged, he sits with his arms around his knees, a childlike posture that surprises me, not least because it’s not easy to come to a defensive position sitting like that. Masculine den mother ... Don't you love having Gabri for a beta? -----signature----- It was on her fifteenth day in the darkness of the Nirauan cave when Mara Jade awoke to discover a rescuer had finally arrived. It was not, however, any of the potential rescuers she would have expected. It was Luke. ~~And the rest is history~~
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