Hauling Arse (D0 - The Niche Appeal)

[Zanebry Varliss]

He couldn't help but smile a bit as he wondered if she was blushing, that was a quick step away from teasing after all.

"Later tomorrow morning most likely, and I'll likely have a few errands to run after that. I should have some of the afternoon open, and most of the evening. You?"

[Arsele Girard]

"Tomorrow as well? I have a business meeting in the afternoon and an exhibition match in the evening... but I don't see why I couldn't try to fit something in."

[Zanebry Varliss]

"Maybe lunch in the afternoon? Or I could treat you to a cocktail later at Solmillo's? I was thinking about swinging in and dealing at a table for a bit tomorrow evening, but we could chat on one of my breaks."

"Unless you would prefer somewhere with less ears?"

[Arsele Girard]

"Come come; If we're just talking about gigs, then privacy is hardly needed. And I could use some ~real~ food in me."

[Zanebry Varliss]

"A meal it is then."

"Mind you, my roommate is quite a good cook, she has kept me and the rest of the Starcross well fed on our trip back."

"And before you give me that look, i didn't make the room assignments, and anyways she prefers the company of other women."

[Arsele Girard]

Roommate? Oh, on the ship.

"Give my condolences to the poor girl."

[Zanebry Varliss]

He couldn't help but laugh at that.

"I'll be sure to my dear."

"Any particular place you had in mind to dine at? Or should I try and surprise you?"

[Arsele Girard]

"Hmmm... perhaps some place with a bit less smoke than usual? I'm not asking for upper city dining per say, but I always feel I need fresh air after being cooped up on a starship."

[Zanebry Varliss]

"I know the feeling, it's bad enough after a week of hyperspace on my ship, I can't imagine what it must be like on the Niche. I'm still not sure how you fit all your clothes on there."

He had to turn an entire room into a closet.

"I know a place I think you'll enjoy though."

It was a bit pricey, but he didn't mind splurging a bit when a woman was involved.

[Arsele Girard]

"I keep them folded in a trunk and wear as little as possible. Honestly, if I freed up any space I think I would try to find room for more plants before I tried making a place to hang more of my clothes; Or maybe expand my shower so it doesn't feel so much like a coffin..."

Honestly there was space for some of that, but that would have meant less space for the smuggling compartments. And those were more essential than her comfort.

[Zanebry Varliss]

That was true enough, he had seen enough of her dresses to know how little fabric some of them consisted enough.

"You're luckier then me in that regard, I was only able to fit two suits in my trunk here on the Starcross, I've felt under dressed all week."

The different colored ties didn't really count.

"I've been meaning to make some additions to my ship as well though, should I find the credits. A bigger shower would be nice, and maybe a few other things. If I do too much though I won't be able to carry too many passengers."

[Arsele Girard]

I suppose I ~could~ turn that other cubby into a room for a passenger... but I would rather have just me and a shower than me and someone else trapped in here without one."

[Zanebry Varliss]

"I'd stick with the shower too if I were you. There isnt much money in passengers anyway, just one isn't usually worth the credits."

His tone turned slightly teasing as he touched on their earlier conversation.

"And, you wouldn't be able to travel around your ship half naked anymore"

[Arsele Girard]

"That would depend on the passenger, wouldn't it? Anyways, why only half?"

That was definitely teasing in return.

[Zanebry Varliss]

"Because as tempting as it is to imagine you naked right now, I don't think you're the type to want to place your bare ass on that cold chair in your cockpit in case of emergency."


"Of course I've been wrong before."

[Arsele Girard]

"I'll have you know that seat is heated bantha hide, thank you very much. How can you accept anything less yourself?"

She was grinning like mad.

[Zanebry Varliss]

She wasn't the only one and Zane's smile has heard in his voice as he continued.

"I knew you weren't the type to that cute little tush of yours freeze off."

"As for me though... I rather like it a bit breezy down there."

"Bantha hide is quite comfortable though.

[Arsele Girard]

"My one true luxury on this bucket of bolts."

A pause and a sigh with the sound of shifting before she spoke back up,

"So tomorrow for lunch? Or was the place you had in mind more for cocktails?"

[Zanebry Varliss]

"Play your cards right and I might buy you a flower pot to hang over your bed."

He answered before setting aside his glass.

"I'd love to take you out for cocktails tomorrow night Arsele, but I believe the best path to your heart is by taking you out to lunch instead. So lets go with that unless one or both of us can't make it."

[Arsele Girard]

She looked up at the ceiling inches above her head,

"To my heart, hm? I thought this was about business?"

[Zanebry Varliss]

"It is."

Or, it was mostly about business.

"That doesn't mean we can't enjoy ourselves though, and I know you well enough to know drinks aren't really your thing. Perhaps I should of said that I believe lunch will make you happier?"

[Arsele Girard]

"I see. ...good boy, deducing all that and thinking of my wants."

She didn't mean that in a derogatory way,

"I suppose we'll catch up more then. How will I know where to meet you?"

[Zanebry Varliss]

"I'd be a terrible man indeed if I didn't keep a ladies interests in mind when planning a meeting."

He replied with a smile in his tone.

"As to where to meet, I'll send you the details later. It's not the Aurum Rancor I have in mind, but it's still wise to get a reservation."

[Arsele Girard]

"Gotcha; I'll keep my ears open for a message then. And let you go for now, hm?"

[Zanebry Varliss]

"Sounds good, see you soon Beautiful."

Came his response as he moved to click his comm off.