Thread: OF EMERALD & HOPE: A Star Wars Saga [HopefulRebel x Temptationist]

He didn't have to look away from the never ending vastness of water to know who'd come into the room. He had a feeling even though Typhonis held a great dislike for him she would still respect the Empress enough to knock before coming in. He saw her reflection in the glass as she approached but his gaze remained forward though he did take note of her changed attire. Poe's gaze shifted from one plant to another, catching the movement of a random creature flitting through the gently swaying florals covering the watery floor. He remained silent, he wasn't of a political mind and never had been, nor was he even a great military strategist. He was a pilot. He held the general's trust and had handled many situations for her which wouldn't normally fall to someone with his rank or position but he had seen many previous missions to their successful conclusion. However he was finding himself thoroughly confused as he stood in the presence of this empress on this planet in this fairly uncharted system. As the silence filled the room he turned his head just a bit to look at her, his eyes didn't stay on hers for long, the motion of her hand drew his attention for a split second to her neck then his gaze was back to meet hers. Ummm, he hummed out, not sure what to think about what exactly was happening as the cloak fell to the floor like a whisp of white cloud. The signals she was giving off, the way she spoke and the way she moved alerted other areas of his anatomy, parts she had once seemed not a fan of, to begin taking interest in what was going happening before him. Swim? he asked, brows knitting together in genuine confusion. Hey, what? He watched BB-8 follow the other droid through the opening. He was about to step around her when she placed her hand on the glass. With all due respect Empress, I... Poe's gaze moved from Ka'leria to the fracturing glass under her palm. Swim. Not overly well, he pointed out, looking to meet her gaze again. His own eyes alert and fairly concenred. You've gotta be kidding me, he grunted as he scrambled to get his boots off, dropping the second one just before the glass gave and the water surrounded them. Poe didn't get a chance to take a deep breath, though the force of the water would have knocked it out of him anyway. He wasn't one to panic, he wouldn't be alive if he panicked every time something went completely awry. When Ka'leria appeared before him, he stopped in his search for a break in the water surface and instead focused his gaze on her. While he was confused by her actions since they'd met he didn't get the feeling she wanted him dead. When she reached out for him he let her, floating and waiting patiently for what she had coming next. He didn't exactly kiss her when her lips met his but he did react. His hands moved to cover hers, his eyes closing for a moment until she was pulling away. The breath was instinct. The fact there was air to breath surrounded by was a shock. A welcome one but still shock. It was something he'd never heard of. A human breathing under water. He didn't question it though, instead, as she took his hand and urged him to follow he gave a single nod. Poe followed the Empress. He didn't have much choice either way. Once they breached the surface he gasped in a deeper breath and his arms flailed a moment as he got himself steady. Okay, you need to give people a warning if you're going to do something like that! he told her as he began to swim towards a set of rocks which looked like it lead somewhere. Empress or not, he added, huffing as he struggled with the weight of his flight suit laden with water. Glad I wasn't wearing my fine washables either. Once he reached the rocks he pulled himself up and took a few breaths before pulling himself out of the water. He stayed a moment on his hands and kneed before sitting back on his knees and pushing his hair back. I hate politics, he muttered and pushed himself to his feet and looked around. Where are we? He asked, turning so he could find her and look to her for answers. And what are we doing here? He turned from her, looking around some more. The cave or abyss they were in was massive. Also, for the record. This isn't the greatest suit for swimming in, he took a few steps forward before pausing and unfastening the arms of his jumpsuit and pushing the material down his legs. It made a heavy sloshing sound as it hit the ground and he kicked his foot free. He looked down at himself. Sock feet, soaked trousers clinging to his legs. His white undershirt was transulent now it was wet and his hair curled around his ears. Okay, you've got me all wet and not in the best attire for being around someone of your standing, your guards are going to blame me for this and your scary Kommander is gonna stun me again when she sees me, anything else I should be looking forward to? He asked, raising a brow in question as he turned to face her.