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Ceillean
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RE: Sins of the Father - Sequel to Jedi & the Ambassador - Chap. 21 - updated 7-13
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A picture of her husband floated in the top right hand corner and she felt separated from herself.
I am clompletely and uttery speechless.
“I know. He’s not Bela.”
This has to be so damned hard on Jade! Having gone through the ordeal with Bela and now this.
But Kyp didn't do it.
I think I've never been this excited over fanfiction before. Please update soon! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaasssseee.
*sighs*
This I had not expected. Never in a thousand years.
Now if the victim was telling the truth -- and I'm guessing she was -- why in the world would Cutter pretend to be Kyp?
I want more. 
Great update Sab!
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Woah!
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Shocker of a twist in the plot!!! That'd be almost like saying Luke did it!!! Loved how the Durrons pulled together  It must be someone who LOOKS like Kyp though  Speaking of relatives you look like but wish you didn't --too bad they can't pin this on Han's no good cousin LOL 
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iamobiwan1970
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Yep! This one definately gave me an OMG! Here I wa thinkin' it'd be all mush with the ball and the teens falling in love! Foolish me!
Good job! 
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Ceillean posted:
Breathe.
A picture of her husband floated in the top right hand corner and she felt separated from herself.
I am clompletely and uttery speechless. Just like Jade! LOL
“I know. He’s not Bela.”
This has to be so damned hard on Jade! Having gone through the ordeal with Bela and now this. Yeah, but somehow I think she'll cope.
But Kyp didn't do it. Of course not. I won't ruin the story by saying that, cause I'm sure you all know that.
I think I've never been this excited over fanfiction before. Please update soon! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaasssseee.
Soon my dear, next chapter is almost done.
*sighs*
This I had not expected. Never in a thousand years.
Now if the victim was telling the truth -- and I'm guessing she was -- why in the world would Cutter pretend to be Kyp? Keep wondering...you got time.
I want more. Damn. I thought I was impatient.
Great update Sab!
Thanks!
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Chimpo_the_Sith posted:
Woah!
LOL Yes!
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Jade_eyes posted:
Shocker of a twist in the plot!!! That'd be almost like saying Luke did it!!! Almost...
Loved how the Durrons pulled together Of course. That's what family is for.
It must be someone who LOOKS like Kyp though Speaking of relatives you look like but wish you didn't --too bad they can't pin this on Han's no good cousin LOL
No kidding. If only...
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iamobiwan1970 posted:
Yep! This one definately gave me an OMG! Here I wa thinkin' it'd be all mush with the ball and the teens falling in love! Foolish me! Now I said I don't kill characters...never said I wouldn't drive them nuts. LOL There will be more mush...here and there.
Good job! Thanks!
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jadesabre75
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It ain't two for one day, but I don't think any of you will complain. LOL This one's short and there's a little mush...
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Chapter 22
Next day…
Alastair punched in the code to his mother’s apartment and stepped inside. The smell of food teased his nose and he smiled. Setting his bag down just inside the door, he walked further into the room and turned into the kitchen. A chuckle escaped him as he saw the table laden with various desserts his mother had obviously been baking all night.
“I’d ask how you are, but I don’t need to, I think.” He said suddenly, laughter erupting from him when his mother jumped at the sound of his voice.
“Alastair Storm! Don’t sneak up on me like that.” She told him as she leaned back against the sink, one hand over her rapidly beating heart.
“I’m surprised you didn’t hear me come in.” He told her, walking over and giving her a kiss on her cheek.
“Guess I have other things on my mind.” She said quietly as she turned back around to finish what she had been doing.
“Mom…”
“I’m fine honey. What are you doing here? Not that I mind, but don’t you have some hot date to get ready for tonight?” She threw at him as she finished the creation she was working on.
He didn’t answer right away and she turned around to find him rubbing the back of his neck and looking uncomfortable.
“What is it?”
“I have to ship out tomorrow morning.”
“But you just got back.” She said.
“You know how it is with the Rogues.”
Her face fell slightly, but she forced the smile anyway. For her son’s sake.
“Yes, I remember.”
“Mom, I worry about you when I’m gone.” Alastair said, sitting in one of the kitchen chairs and grabbing a cookie from a plate.
“I don’t know why. I’ve been on my own for a while honey and I’m perfectly capable of taking care of myself.”
“I’m not arguing that. I would just feel better if you had someone to keep you company.”
Myri turned around and glared at him. “Are you saying I need a boyfriend?”
“Maybe.” He answered, popping part of a cookie into his mouth and smiling. “How’s Ajani?” He asked, her eyes widening slightly at his question.
“I assume he’s fine.” Myri answered shortly, turning back around and trying to control her reaction. Before he could say anything the door chimed and he stood up.
“I’ll get it.”
Myri didn’t say anything, just continued what she was doing. She was going to have to beat her son.
The door slid open and Alastair couldn’t hide his smile. The subject of their discussion stood there awkwardly.
“Sir.”
“Lt. I was looking for your mom, but if she’s busy…”
“Not at all.” Alastair said, moving to the side to let him in. “She’s not doing anything important.”
“Alastair, who…” She stopped in her tracks as she looked up and saw who had been at the door. The young pilot fought very hard to hide the chuckle that was trying to work it’s way out of him. These two were a riot at trying to hide their feelings. Time for him to give them a push. He walked over to his mom and gave her another kiss.
“I’ll call you in a couple of days when we get settled at…wherever the sith we’re going.” He told her, turning to leave. “Sir.” He nodded to Ajani, then left. Neither one of them had said anything as the young man had left. Ajani did note that Myri looked fit to be tied though and that caused him to smile a little.
“You know, I think people at work would probably not be so afraid of you if they saw you in that.” He said, pointing to the apron she was wearing. Myri shook her head and looked down, a blush covering her cheeks.
“I was just making some…” She started, then stopped. “What are you doing here?”
“I just came by to see how you were.” He told her, stepping further into the room and closer to her.
“What is this, check on the director day?” She mumbled and before she knew it, he was right in front of her. Myri looked up and had to remember how to breathe for a moment. She had been fighting her feelings for Ajani for so long, she wasn’t sure how to do anything else. He made the next step for her. Reaching a hand up, he ran his thumb along her cheek and she closed her eyes at his touch. It had been entirely too long since she’d felt like this. His other hand snaked around her waist and pulled her closer, her hands resting against his chest.
“Do you have anything in the cooker?” He asked her, his voice husky and his arm holding her tightly to him.
“No.”
“Good.” He said, right before he covered her lips with his own.
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“We’re awaiting Senator Durron's arrival…”
He smiled as he watched the circus that was the media continue to run with the story. His plan had worked better than he had ever dreamed. The only drawback was that Karissa was now locked away in her family’s apartment so he had no access to her. But he would manage. In the end, she would be right where she was supposed to be. With him.
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“I’d like to thank you all for coming on such short notice. I’m just going to give a short statement and won’t be taking questions at this time.” Jade said, her voice strong and confident; the complete opposite of how she felt at the moment. Clearing her throat, she glanced down at the podium to regain her composure then looked up.
“As I’m sure you are all aware, my husband was recently charged with the unthinkable crime of the murder of eight young ladies over the last two years. I’d like to start out by saying that my husband is innocent of these charges. I do realize the pressure of the authorities to catch this horrible serial killer that has plagued us for far too long and appreciate their efforts. However, I cannot agree with their findings. I have asked that an outside, neutral party look at the evidence they have presented to see if they can obtain any additional information that would exonerate my husband. I know in my heart, that Kyp is innocent and that the truth will shine through in the end. At this time, I ask that you please respect what my family is going through and let us have our privacy. We have nothing to hide and I will be happy to share any information I can with the press. But I will not tolerate any badgering of my family, especially my children. Thank you.”
Jade didn’t flinch as a cacophony of voices slammed into her from the reporters who had blatantly ignored that she wasn’t taking questions. Jared cupped her elbow, helping her down from the stage as she tried to ignore the throng of press pushing to get through the police barrier to get to her. She stepped into the senate building and proceeded to make her way to her office. There were some things she needed to pick up, then she was going to be off on personal leave for a while. Her backup would take over in the senate while she was indisposed.
They had made it all the way to her door before Senator Cortz crossed her path. She and Kyp had gone to the funeral for his daughter, as had all the senators. Neither one of them had exchanged words with the senator. It was no great secret they were usually on opposite sides of any issue the senate was debating. Though she held no great love for the man, neither did she hate him or wish such tragedy on him.
“Someone should probably question your choice of husbands, Durron.” He sneered and she could feel the hatred coming off of him. “First you marry a slaver then a serial killer. Guess you’re moving up the food chain there.”
Jared moved before she could stop him and pushed himself into the senator’s face. She grabbed his arm, hoping he could control himself right now. The last thing she needed was him getting hauled off to jail for battery.
“Jared.” She pleaded softly as her fingers tightened on his arm. He was coiled tightly, hanging onto his anger by a thread. The last day had been hard on them all. With Kyp’s name plastered all over the media and reporters trying to get scoops, they had all reached their limits in a short time.
“I will make sure Master Durron is prosecuted to the full extent. He won’t get away from this scott free like he did last time. And your career in the senate will be over.” He gloated, giving her a leer then turning to walk down the hall.
Sighing, she squeezed Jared’s arm and pulled him into her office. He was still screaming mad, pacing while she gathered what she needed.
“How can you be so kriffing calm?” He finally asked, anger marring his baritone voice.
Jade looked up from her desk and gave him a small smile.
“Do I really have a choice?” She asked, not expecting an answer but asking all the same. “My family is being attacked and it’s up to me to keep them together right now. It’s what Kyp would do if our roles were reversed.” She whispered, continuing her precise movements. Jared watched her for a few moments and she felt the anger seep out of him slowly.
“It’s the same as last time, Jared. The only difference is this time I know my husband. I know him better than he knows himself and he did not do this. Despite how quickly everyone wants to condemn him. I have to believe that he will be proven innocent.”
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Kyp rubbed his hands over his face as he watched Jade address the media. He should be there with her, providing support. But he was stuck in his office, sleeping on his couch and depending on someone to bring him food.
“Kinda like prison.” He mumbled to himself as he fell back on the couch. “Not like I haven’t been there before.“ This was the first time in about 15 years he and Jade hadn’t slept in the same bed and it had affected him last night. Probably why he was crabby right now. Coupled with the fact he couldn’t see his wife and kids except on the comm and Kyp Durron was not a happy JedI.
He tuned out the anchor’s commentary after Jade had finished speaking and threw his arm over his eyes. It wasn’t like him to be apathetic, at least not in the last 20 years but he was very much feeling it right now. His door slid open, but he didn’t move. There were only two people who had the new code to his door. He frowned as he turned his head and saw Jaina standing there.
“I’m gonna kill Jag.” He told her as he went back to his previous position.
“He didn’t give me the code.” She told her friend as she walked closer to the couch and sat down heavily on his stomach. Kyp moved his arm to glare at her and found her smiling at him.
“What do you want, Fel?” He asked as he pushed her off him and sat up.
“I figured you could use some exercise.” Kyp arched an eyebrow at her and she laughed. “Come on. You need to get rid of that anger that’s hovering over you.” She told him, grabbing his arm and pulling him towards the door.
“But the students…”
“Your classroom is just down the hall and Zekk took your students to another part of the temple to practice.”
“Luke gave Zekk my class?” He snarked, then winced when Jaina smacked his arm.
“Be nice.”
“I am.”
Kyp continued to pout as they made their way down the hall. They didn’t pass any students on their way there and for that Kyp was grateful. Luke had kept classes going, even though Kyp hadn’t agreed with the decision. Skywalker’s argument had been that life should go on as normal as possible for the students and since most of them lived at the temple it was a waste to not have them in class. Since yesterday, only a few students had been pulled from the temple, and Luke was positive that they would be the only ones.
Jaina flipped the lights on and Kyp sighed as he entered the room. It had only been a day but he had missed the normalcy of teaching already. He watched as she walked towards the center of the mats, then turn to face him.
“Come on, Durron. Time’s a-wastin'.”
Kyp smiled and pulled his blade from his belt, excited about something for the first time that day.
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Hope everyone had a good day!
~Sab
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iamobiwan1970
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After I responded to the last chapter I was thinking about this again. And then you wrote how the media was going to treat this. Let's face it, Kyp has a really bad tainted past. The average citizen is going to have an easy time beliving he is guilty. I like how you are writing
Jade as stoic and how even Zekk's doing what he can to help.
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iamobiwan1970 posted:
After I responded to the last chapter I was thinking about this again. And then you wrote how the media was going to treat this. Let's face it, Kyp has a really bad tainted past. The average citizen is going to have an easy time beliving he is guilty. I like how you are writing
Jade as stoic and how even Zekk's doing what he can to help.
LOL Well I had to throw the sharks into the pool, so to speak. Yes, Kyp may have atoned for his sins, but there are some people who can't forget, let alone forgive.
It's not like Jade hasn't been through this before, she just knows the players better now.
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Great update!
I get the feeling Security is trying to use a little misdirection by putting Kyp's name out there.
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jadesabre75 posted:
“I’m gonna kill Jag.” He told her as he went back to his previous position.
“He didn’t give me the code.” She told her friend as she walked closer to the couch and sat down heavily on his stomach. Kyp moved his arm to glare at her and found her smiling at him.
“What do you want, Fel?” He asked as he pushed her off him and sat up
I love this part! Jaina is such a great friend, I can see her coming in, sitting on Kyp and then dragging him off to spar.
As always - awesome update! More more more.
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Just dropping by to tell you AGAIN how much I LOVE this story.
The JK/KR Mush is melty and I love it love it love it.
Poor Kyp, I hope you get him out of this mess soon!
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Nice little postie we have here!
A relaxing read after the clown show that is the ER and Diagnostic Imaging...
I hate new residents... 
Seems to me that alot of these next generation children are mouthy.  Maybe the Jedi need to invest in a beatin' stick?
Loved it!
Cyn
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Myri and Ajani have finally seen the light!
I wonder why Cutter's so obsessed with Karissa? Because she managed to get away? 
“Someone should probably question your choice of husbands, Durron.” He sneered and she could feel the hatred coming off of him. “First you marry a slaver then a serial killer. Guess you’re moving up the food chain there.” “I will make sure Master Durron is prosecuted to the full extent. He won’t get away from this scott free like he did last time. And your career in the senate will be over.” He gloated, giving her a leer then turning to walk down the hall.
I hope someone hurts him. And no witnesses please.
Kyp's holding on quite well. But I think his reputation is now completely ruined. Poor guy.
Because now the media will go ahead and dig up everything from his past and they'll use everything against him.
Thanks for the PM.
Great way to start off the morning.
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Myri's scene Jade at the press conference I'm glad there's going to be a third party looking into the findings--then if they've been "adjusted" to make Kyp look guilty that'll come up. 
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Happy No Hitter Day. I hope that isn't a foreshadowing of the game tonight... for the NL at least.
Enjoy! Another short one.
~Sab
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Chapter 23
Two days later…
The old man had just left. He had been here to make sure that Cutter knew the rest of the plan and didn’t deviate from it. Cutter snorted.
“Like I’m going to follow that plan.” He mumbled as he watched the news that night. His nerves were on edge because he hadn’t seen her in two days. Her coming and goings had been few and far between and when he had gotten a glimpse of her that Durron brat was always with her. That needed to change…and soon.
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Myri waited patiently for Master Skywalker to call her back. Ajani sat across the room on the couch, there for morale support more than anything. He knew this was hard on her and that what she was about to do could get her fired from her job. But he also knew she had to do it.
Her comm station chimed and she reached forward to answer it.
“Director.” Luke greeted her with a smile. She was eternally grateful that he wasn’t the kind of person to hold grudges.
“Master Skywalker.”
“What can I help you with, Myri? Your message was very vague.”
“I know.” She answered, shifting slightly. “I meant for it to be.”
Luke waited, sensing she was having difficulty with whatever she wanted to tell him.
“I’m going to have someone drop a package off for you at the temple” She told him quietly, biting her lip when he frowned. They had been given a copy of the last attack by a local business that hadn’t known it possessed such footage. The business usually copied over its tapes after a week, but for some reason this one had been lost. Someone had misplaced it and when it had been viewed again, its importance was realized.
“Am I going to like the package?” He asked, a smile trying to form.
“I’m hoping that you can look at it and see what we’re missing.”
Suddenly Luke understood. “Myri, don’t…”
“I don’t think he did this, Luke. But my people are too caught up in thinking he did. They’re not objective right now. I can’t say anything because he’s my brother-in-law and it will look like favoritism.”
“And I will be objective?”
“Yes. You’re always objective, even if you don’t want to be. You’re the only person I trust with this.”
Luke sighed and nodded. “I’ll have Ben watching for them.” He told her, then smiled. “Thank you Myri.”
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Kyp was holed up in Luke’s office as they looked over the footage that Carwyn had delivered to them. Myri had suggested he not watch it so that he couldn’t remember any of it if he was questioned later on down the line.
Most of them were here already. Jarik and Karissa sat on one of the couches, not talking. She had her head on his shoulder and her eyes closed. Luke smiled as he looked at them. He wasn’t sure there were two people that deserved each other more. Jaina and Jag were sitting on the couch to their left, deep in conversation. Corran, Valin and Ben were standing over by the window having what looked to be a civilized argument and he probably didn’t want to know about what. They were just waiting on Micah and Jade now. Sari wasn’t feeling well, so she wasn’t joining them. Jade had walked with Micah to check on her and they were on their way back.
The door swooshed open and the final two entered the room, prompting Luke to clear his throat and get everyone’s attention. Micah settled on the arm of the chair Jade had occupied and Luke took a deep breath.
“I got a call from NRI earlier. Myri sent over some footage from the attack that is not available to the general public.” He felt their shock hit him hard, but he continued. “I hope I don’t need to tell you that any information I just told you or what we’re about to see is not to leave this room tonight. Myri could lose more than her job if this got out. Our only goal is to try and prove that it is not Kyp in the footage. End of story.”
The next two hours were spent pouring over everything they had been given. The original tape from the temple that showed Mya’s murder and then the one Myri had provided were pretty much all they had to go on. Since the victim had positively identified Kyp as her assailant, it was up to him to prove his innocence…or at least give reasonable doubt.
They were watching the tape Carwyn had delivered when Karissa started to glance away from the screen, but something caught her eyes.
“That’s not uncle Kyp’s saber.” Karissa whispered, silence filling the room at her quiet proclamation.
“How do you know honey?” Her mother asked as Karissa reached up and rewound the tape, excitement coursing through her. When it got to a certain spot she stopped it and ran it forward again in slow motion.
“There.” She said, pointing with the finger of her free hand to the weapon. “The proportion is off. At least in respect to the person’s torso.”
“Karissa, I don’t…”
“Uncle Kyp’s blade is medium length. In this tape, the blade is obviously shorter than the person’s torso. Uncle Kyp’s is about the same length as his torso.”
“How the sith do you know that Kissa?” Corran asked, still dubious.
“He and I have sparred so many times it was something I didn’t even realize I knew. But even if I hadn’t realized it, this person would have to be Rika’s size to have the blade be the correct length.”
“It’s not a lightsaber.” Micah whispered.
“No, it’s not. There’s no way unless someone started making Yoda sized ones.” She snarked, garnering light laughter from the group.
“The blade looks the same, just shorter. Somehow, someone made a weapon that mimics a saber but isn’t the same size.”
“That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not Kyp.” Ben offered.
“No, but it’s a start.” Luke responded.
Jade stared at the image, wondering why it was bothering her other than the obvious. Karissa moved to start it again and Jade stayed her hand.
“Is it just me, or is that blade curved?” The senator asked.
“It’s just the angle…isn’t it?” Valin asked, his voice not entirely confident.
Jarik reached over Karissa’s shoulder and rewound the footage to the beginning and they watched it again. No one said anything as it played through and he repeated his actions again.
“I think you’re right, mom.”
“He’s holding the grip like a saber, but the blade goes straight right up from the handle, then curves gently.” Luke said, his brows knitting together.
Karissa sighed, knowing they were just nitpicking things that weren’t going to make a difference in Kyp’s defense. She listened half-heartedly while everyone discussed the subject and kept playing with the buttons. Her eyes followed the movement on the screen without really seeing it for a few minutes before something made her stop.
Squinting, she moved her face closer and rewound the tape again watching it move forward.
“He’s wearing a mask.”
“What?” Jarik asked, his attention going back to the screen. They all watched as Karissa’s fingers flew across the control board manipulating the image to get in closer and make it just a tad clearer. This footage was extremely better than the temple footage had been and was clearer also. She zeroed in on the top of the man’s form and then rewound it yet again.
“Sithspit. She’s right!!” Corran exclaimed, pointing on the screen to where the seam was now visible to everyone. The man’s skin was lighter than the mask, making it easier to notice the contrast. It was something they wouldn’t have picked up on if Karrisa hadn’t zoomed in.
“That gives reasonable doubt as to whether it’s Kyp or not.” Jade said, hope entering her voice for the first time in two days.
“But will it be enough to make NRI back down from their claim?” Jarik answered, feeling Karissa squeeze his hand.
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Luke and Corran called Myri while the rest of them chatted in the room. Karissa was standing at the window, frustration rolling off her when Jarik finally walked over to her.
“Let’s go for a walk?” He said quietly as she turned around to frown at him.
“But what if…”
“They’ll comm us. I need to get out of this room.” He told her and was extremely glad when she agreed. They didn’t bother telling anyone where they were going. He knew his mom would figure it out and he wasn’t worried about anyone saying anything about it.
Karissa grabbed Jarik’s hand as they walked down the hall, no particular destination in mind. The silence was comfortable as Jarik worked to rid his head of all his worries, at least for a while. She smiled as she realized Jarik was leading her to one of the smaller gardens in the temple. He always liked to surround himself with life when he needed to release some steam. Said it balanced him. She let him lead her over to a small patch of grass across from the waterfall and she sat down next to him, laying her head on his lap when he finally got comfortable. They sat there, Jarik staring at the water and she at the stars through the transparent ceiling. Leaning back on one arm, his free hand played with a few strands of her hair.
“Remember the last time we were here?” She asked quietly, a smile on her face as she switched her gaze from the stars to him.
“Gods yes. You were freaking out about that horrible survival test we had to endure.” He joked, looking down to meet her eyes. “We had just come from class after it was announced and you were livid.”
“Yeah, I was pretty bad wasn’t I.” She said, embarrassment flooding through their bond as she broke eye contact.
“Hey.” He said, his hand coming up to run a finger down her cheek. “You have no reason to be embarrassed.” Jarik murmured to her.
“I was acting like a spoiled brat.” She said, her eyes still not meeting his. “It’s a miracle you ever started liking me.”
“Kissa.” He whispered, his voice forcing her to look at him again. “I started liking you long before that. There isn’t anything about you I don’t like, even your imperfections. Don’t ever think they could stop me from wanting to be with you.”
Tears started to cloud her vision and she blinked rapidly. “No pressure or anything.” She joked, but he didn’t take offense. Jarik knew if was a defense mechanism she used and she had at least come by it honestly. He stared into her eyes for a moment, before he leaned down and placed a chaste kiss onto her lips.
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“Looks like someone beat us here.” Micah commented with a chuckle behind her. Sari felt a smile come to her face, but it didn’t reach her heart. He felt her tense and he pulled her back into the hallway.
“What’s wrong? You’ve been unusually quiet the last few days.” Sari followed him over to a bench and let him pull her down next to him. She rested her head on his shoulder and sighed. “Talk to me honey.” He whispered as she wrapped her arms around him.
“I’m just worried about everything.” She responded. Micah kissed the top of her head and frowned. There was more to it than that, but he wasn’t about to push her. Hopefully she would tell him in her own time.
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