Thread: Marooned [Kosmik_Khaos and Sigr]

Talia glanced over as the girl fidgeted with the restraints freeing herself and walking to the window. She just nodded at the spoken word, she thought how hard it must be for the girl to leave behind the world that she had lived on for so long, despite all the trials it put her through that place was her home. Watching the tears clear tracks down her dirty face Talia felt a pang of pain in her chest for the poor girl. Yes you are very tough and strong Vira, there is no doubt about that. You are a survivor like me. I respect that. Turning from Vira she nodded. Thank you Artemis, we are ready to board. From behind a great ship came up on them. This is Artemis, your new home. Talia said looking to the girl and smiling. A realization hit her, she new the girl's name from the name plate on the side of the helmet but the girl didn't know hers. I must apologize, I have been very rude. I know your name but you don't know mine. I am Talia. She introduced herself. Now that was out of the way she turned back to the controls and piloted them into the waiting hanger. Once landed she stood and looked at the naked girl clicking her tongue. I cannot have you wandering Artemis naked. She observed as she shrugged out of her jacket. Come here. She instructed walking to Vira and with a flick of her arms had the long jacket spinning around Vira before it came to a rest on her shoulders. Buttoning the jacket she smiled at the girl. The thing was only slightly to big on her. I guess we are lucky I didn't take after my mother or that would have swallowed you whole. Her smile feel flat and she let out a mirthless, sarcastic laugh. Ha. Ha. Ha, very funny bitch. At least my ass isn't a quarter mile wide. She said with a snide smile. Let's get you cleaned up. I am sure you would love to take a shower and possibly soak in a nice hot tub after you are all clean. Taking Vira's arm in her own she lead the girl out of the smaller ship and into the docking bay of Artemis. There were dozens of ships inside all of varying shapes and sizes. Those are for the crew, most of them are used for excavation and transportation of artifacts, a few are equipped to hold plants and animals of value. I'll teach you more about them later. Leading Vira out of the docking bay she walked down the first corridor that they came into. Most of the rooms down here are for research and storage purposes. Stopping at a blank wall Talia turned and started at it. A seamless hatch slid out of place. Artemis has many secret passages that only I am privy to. This one will get us to my room without having to deal with any prying eyes. She explained stepping into the opening with Vira. The space was just large enough for them to stand side by side. When the hatch closed Talia gave Vira's hand a reassuring squeeze. The room is about to start moving. She warned a moment before the room did exactly as she said. At first there was the sensation of rising, then the room moved to the side causing Talia to sway just slightly. It took about two minutes before the hatch opened again and Talia stepped out into a large room that was comfortably furnished in sleek black and silver furniture. A couch, chair, two desks and a large bed. The floor was carpeted with a plush deep violet carpet that almost matched the color of the jacket Talia had put Vira in. You can remove the jacket now. Follow me. Walking to a door on the opposite side of the room it slid open as she neared revealing another room on the other side. Artemis start the shower, set the temperature to 40C. No, that will not be necessary right now, though I may have you add them if she does decide to take a bath. No and I don't think I will ever need that from you so please don't ask again, it sounds creepy, I can handle bathing her and myself just fine. Thank you Artemis. As soon as she was done speaking the sound of flowing water came from the new room. Come on, lets get you cleaned up girl. Talia beckoned as she walked into the room where steam had begun to roll from the open doorway.