Devils in Details

[Kyrie Blaze]

How indeed...

She tilted her head and slowly, an eyebrow quirked higher. Though her gaze had softened...there was a faint gleam to them.

"Strike has what I assume to be a new ship, stewing in that kolo lake of his..."

Sneaky, ballsy hobbitses.

He drew nearer than she thought he would--then closer, still. Too...a bit too close. She tipped her chin up to be able to look up at him, the old pang of annoyance not resurfacing, but caution in its stead. Her throat closed at his whisper and she shook her head, wordlessly, before managing to speak.

"...I heard you." She swallowed, lips twisting just a little. She didn't look away despite what she felt she had to say. "And, I know, but—Olesya. It is not fair to her. I swore to you I would bring her back, and that has not changed. I intend to the day after the wedding."

She hadn't forgotten. Maybe she would have liked to give herself longer than that, but if David still left...she would feel wretched if she took that time between them away.

[David B.]

David laughed, rather kindly. He liked the stones she had on her. It's what made them stand apart. The killer instinct. He would listen to her for a moment before walking by her, brushing against her gently as he headed for the door.

"No. Not anymore. Ceres has jacked into the network of the Ark. Olesyas records show...she has chosen to stay there. Stay, rather than come back. She and I...are through."

He turned back toward her, lifting a hand and releasing the barrier, causing it to flip open and Einrik to fall inside, landing on his face.

"Please, Einrik, come in."

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kiyr blinked, taken aback at his words, even as goosebumps prickled along her arms.

"Why? Why would she stay and not..?"

What about David and Maddie both? Why wouldn't she come back for them? Before she had been changed. And now, again? She spun, wide-eyed, having trouble sorting through this.

...and watched as Einrik spilled into an undignified heap on the floor. She said nothing, waylaying her questions and the confusion.



Einrik, splattering on the floor, grunted curses as he pushed himself up with a low glare.

"Oh thank you for inviting me in."

Ass. He pushed to his feet and looked. Kiyr over. Pale, a bit stricken. Lost? He looked up at David, questioning for the moment. What went on here?

[David B.]

"With how hard you were pushing on the door, I worried you might blow a blood vessel, so Here you are. What can we do for you?"

He didn't address the query Kiyr was cut off from finishing, but did look into Einriks eyes in challenge, stating quite clearly with that simple look 'I don't answer to you' without actually saying the words. David would wait for the man to step away before he finally broke the stare, turning his eyes back to Kiyr.

His face told her what the prickles on her arm might suggest- that he was very much planning to make something happen with her, since Olesya was not stepping up. It would take time...perhaps until after he returned from his trip...but he would find a way to make it happen. To rekindle their flame. To... Acknowledge her faith, loyalty and love.

And to return it.

[Kyrie Blaze]

"On top of the one that burst when waking to an empty bed...when I checked in on Kiyr's room?" There was just enough pause to suggest he wanted David to think he had been in Kiyr's bed before he gave up the ghost. "And here I thought you would stick to your habits."

He switched his gaze from David to Kiyr with a faint grin.


The blonde gently pressed her teeth together at the males' exchange of 'pleasantries'. It would likely be this way between them for a long time. Until they found some sort of mutual footing they could respect one another on. Instead of commenting on it, she ignored the little battle of wills like a mother would ignore her child that was screaming in the middle of a tantrum. There was no need to fuel this.

She looked at David, swallowed softly, and then turned her attention to Einrik, to answer before David could pick up the 'game' that wasn't a game with Einrik once again.

"I woke up earlier than i thought. But, I did play true to my habits, Einrik, before I was somewhat sand-bagged."


Einrik's brow furrowed and he looked again to David. What the fuck, man?


Kiyr continued: "--by the appearance of someone with rather important news. He and I came here to David."

[David B.]

David cocked an eyebrow, chuckling.

"I was going to say...it would be impossible for her to be in two places at once."

Indicating she was with him, though in fact she was out and about. He only knew that because he kept track of her visually, both in her room and anywhere on the ship. He, of course, indicated Ceres should block him when she was changing, and Ceres did so, but still David did not explain.

He turned to Kiyr, then back at Einrik.

"I know you can't stand being without her for five minutes, but me and her are in the middle of something, so you are going to wait outside."

David would blast Einrik with wind, full body, intent to lift him up and throw him out the door, but wouldn't hurt him. Would just be disgruntling. Then, he grinned.

"Well. Thanks for being so understanding."

And the door would close once again.

[Kyrie Blaze]

Einrik's brow came down into a dark set of furrows at David's open-ended insinuation. He stared, hard, though his expression quickly cleared. He knew Kiyr would never. It didn't matter what David implied, the girl was too good for her own good.

He opened his mouth, eyes narrowing, but never got even a word in before he was pummeled by a blast of wind that sent him out the door, head over heels, with a grunted shout that was indistinguishable in the gale.

Note. Slap David on the shoulder and block his qi. He was no gods damned ragdoll!


Kyrie was silent, though she felt the lurch of concern. When David closed the door and sealed the room, he would find the petite blonde looking at him in disapproval...

...but she said nothing. She simply waited.

[David B.]

David turned back toward her.

"You don't seem...excited about what I said. Was I wrong to say it?"

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kyrie exhaled a sigh.

"I realize you two do not like one another but pozvolyayet ne imeyut Penisu sokutei Luhdacd nekrd huf, David. There is a time and place for that, though I realize you do not and will not take his jabs because you do not want to appear weak. You both have antagonizing one another in common, though."

She eyed him quietly for a moment before wandering over to the windows, wondering if he would recall...

"Unless you were meaning what you told me before you had Einrik drop in..?"

She had to work to keep her voice more on the neutral side. Otherwise, now that it was done, she would have an amused tone that would only feed their little fire. She glanced back, over her shoulder, curious, her gaze brighter with it but also just a hint of that amusement. He had left it an open question, after all.

[David B.]

He cocked an eyebrow and smirked. Fuckin' sneaky hobbits and their memories, like an elephant..

"I did mean prior to Einrik, but since you brought it up, you should know- it's not a contest for me either, so those words don't apply. He made fun of me. He pulled on my feelings for you and I snapped. Once. I never want him to think he can get to me regarding you again. By playing along, he knows that I can both take a joke, and care for you at one time. I like to think it's nothing more than a game, and it shows respect for one another."

At least that was how he saw it. As she turned back toward him, he gave a broad grin.

"Now you are teasing me. But it's okay. I like this kind."

He leaned against the door and folded his arms, adding a new topic onto the other two (being Einrik and his feelings for her).

"When do you plan on talking to your new friend about everything? And his Qi- is that it? The power to show someone visions you have?"

[Kyrie Blaze]

Kyrie blinked slowly, an eyebrow quirking.

Teasing?

"I am not teasing. Or, not meaning to, if I am." Her brow furrowed a little and she turned her gaze back out to the starfield spread out before them. She didn't want to answer the questions on Scene. She knew where that road lead. In fact, the main point of his power was what left her doubtful.

Still, he'd asked about his other words. And there were still things she needed to know. And...she was still wading through things.

"Discussing Scene can wait a bit, I think. I would like to talk with you of things not related to business...or even the Dragons, for now." She focused her eyes on him in the faint reflection within the glass. Yes, she wanted something just for them. More personal, but still just as friends. "But first; you wanted to know why I am not more excited..? I...wonder what Olesya would feel and think if she knew."

Predominately, if it would change her mind. Kyrie had some form of hope that still blazed inside her, but she was wary at the same time. Hope was such a fragile thing, so she had to focus on the now instead of the potentials in the future that might yet dash her on the rocks once more.

"You cannot say to her, face to face. If things were to change and they release her any way, then what? She would not know." The blonde shook her head. "I feel like I could be stepping on toes once again, or be accused of worse if she wants to be with you, still."

[David B.]

Davids brow furrowed when she dodged his question, but his head shook slightly when she mentioned Olesya.

"Kiyr... I will tell Olesya. Not about you, but about me and her. You and I aren't about to start making out on the bridge. I do love you, but I want it done right. I will tell her first, then you and I can start...well, making out on the bridge, if thats where we want to begin."

A grin. She may not have been teasing...but he was, now. Still, he made it clear that he didn't plan on doing anything with her until it was officially over with Olesya. Until he had a chance to tell the white haired woman and move forward.

[Kyrie Blaze]

She seemed to hold her breath until a little set of words were said. Want it done right. She allowed herself a smile, if a little tremulous, and nodded, exhaling her relief in a slightly shaky sigh. Yes.

She nodded again.

Hence her hesitation and the things she had said.

Heat crept up her neck and cheeks with his teasing, though, and she gave a little twitch of surprise before turning wholly around to lean back against the glass and blink owlishly at him.

"I do not think I would start off like that." She hedged, leaving it open-ended but knowing exactly how she would like to start it off...if things happened to go that way.

[David B.]

David cocked an eyebrow, taking a step up the dias.

"Oh? And how, exactly, would you set up?"

The dance had begun.

[Kyrie Blaze]

"The right way." Those words he had said mirrored what she wanted. She wasn't going to make the mistake of moving too quickly. "Being able to freely enjoy your company. To get to know you, better. To be able to do what would pass for a date with what we have...and go onwards from there."

Ceres could probably do something for movies...if all else failed. But all that she had said was important. It didn't mean they wouldn't make out; it just meant that wasn't the first thing she would do.

"I have never really had the opportunity to just...date someone. It is something I would like to experience..."

Preferably with him, but she likely would have looked elsewhere, eventually.