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

As the Empress turned her back on his open hand he sighed as he dropped it to his side, the hope of this going as so smoothly after such a rough start dropping drastically as well. While she looked over her kingdom Poe resisted the moment to roll his eyes. He despised the whole political front of these things. When she began to speak again he could hear the shift in her tone and his face hardened just a bit. The- he started before he was interrupted. He watched her closely as she came up to him, not budging as she got in his person space though there was tension in his jaw and across his shoulders. The way Ka'leria said 'men' brought a small crease to his brow, he hadn't noticed any hostility towards him for his gender yet so it was a small surprise it was being brought up now. He couldn't help but follow her gaze down his body. And it's staying there, he said quickly before she informed him she couldn't shake his hand. I wouldn't exactly say I'm the fortunate one, he informed the woman as the droids made their entrance. BB-8 let out an excited squeal upon seeing Poe and rolled up to his master, warbling and chirping in swoon-like prose about their hosts until his optical sensor registered the look on Poe's face and he stopped quickly. You got a bath and I got arrested. Glad one of us is having a good time, he muttered to the droid. I did recommend against landing. Poe lifted his gaze from his droid toward Kommander Typhonis and her guards then back to Ka'leria and gave a small bow of his head. If it pleases you Empress I would be honoured to attend, he informed her before stepping back a few paces before turning to head out the exit. BB-8 followed suit, giving the Empress a little bow then followed Poe out of the throne room. Follow us sir, one of the guards said before leading Poe away from the throne room. They walked down a few corridors then down and down until they reached the room. We'll be outside if you need anything sir, the guard gave a nod as she motioned for Poe to enter the room. Thank you, Poe said as he stepped inside and looked around, BB-8 rolled up to the window and looked out at the under water views before turning to regard his owner. I think you've offended her. I have not. They just have something against men. Or something, he sighed and raked his fingers through his hair as he sat on the edge of the bed. She said she wouldn't shake hands with me cause I'm a man. She's going to ask to meet the general. BB-8 let out a hum as he rolled up and settled beside Poe's leg. The general's message is for you to make the contract. You are here on her behalf. That doesn't matter buddy. They won't deal with me, he said and reached down to rest his hand on top of BB-8's head when there was a knock at the door. Yea? Poe called and stood as the door was opened and the droid who'd come in with BB-8 pushed into the room, nearly knocking over the guard as she opened the door. Sorry sir, the droid seems fond of your droid, the guard said as the DOG-7 bolted to BB-8 and pranced around the spherical astromech. It's alright, Poe said with a nod. Hey, what's your names? When the guards hesitated he gave them a smile and a small shrug. I'm only asking so I don't have to say 'hey guard' when I have a question or something. I'm Selonna and that's Keda, the guard answered then stepped back and shut the door. Not a prisoner but not exactly free either, he muttered and looked at the two droids as they seemed to be playing. Alright, he sighed and unzipped the flight suit, pulling his arms out and looping the arms around his waist as he flopped back on the bed and stared at the ceiling. BB, can you get a message to the Resistance? he asked after a while of staring at the ceiling. We will need to ask the Kaspian people to drop the interference around the planet. Or fly out of the atmosphere Of course we will, Poe frowned, standing he moved to the glass looking over vast coral reefs and other under water foliage. He crossed his arms, mind racing with a way to resolve this without getting General Organa involved.