A promised piece (day 10 Mid Evening Three drinks Closed))

[Yslane Tssilla]

Yslane reached up and brushed away the tear, "In a way...you are, but there is leaving and their is leaving." She smiles sympathetically. "When you 'left' them before it was because you were forced to....leaving them now is a friendly parting, the realization that you can continue to remember them and their sacrifice...but not let your life be ruled by it."

[Zanebry Varliss]

He nodded, but stayed silent, sinking into the couch and closing his eyes. He should of done this all sooner, he knew it, but part of him had never been able to. Was it finally time? Perhaps so, especially with Matthias dead. Would there be any better time to move on?

[Yslane Tssilla]

Yslane fell silent also, she went back to resting on his shoulder. There to offer support, but knowing this last little bit would need to be worked out on his own. Her eyes were shut again and the Jedi seemed at peace.

[Zanebry Varliss]

Eventually he moved, his arms wrapping around the calming presence at his side and pulling her half into his lap, so he could hug her better. "I think I'll be okay now, I seem ready for it. Thank you Ysalne." that said, hr didn't let her going, trying to keep her close, nestled against his chest.

[Yslane Tssilla]

Yslane did not seem disturbed by this change in position, her voice was calm as she spoke, "I'm glad Zane." She rested there for a moment before a rye smile spread across her face, her teasing tone of voice made its first real appearance of the night, "Hard to play a guitar like this."

[Zanebry Varliss]

"I know, but it's easier to kiss." His head dipped in a silent encouragement for her to turn her lips in his direction, so they could share in a few tender kisses.

"Also I think I set those two items aside for a while." He murmured as their lips parted. "They'll be there when I'm ready to pick them up."

[Yslane Tssilla]

Yslane blushed ever so slightly, "I see..." She leaned forward and kissed him again, more passionately then before.

[Zanebry Varliss]

There was a audible exhalation on Z's part, as the first time Yslane sought a kiss on her own, released a shackle he had always kept in place. A hunger existed behind his lips as they kissed, a passion not easily held in check.

He let the kiss continue for a few moments, before he moved. Pulling her further into his lap before his body twisted, eventually placing her on the couch and under him. He'd break away looking down on her for a few moments before dipping in again seeking a deep kiss.

[Yslane Tssilla]

Yslane looked up at him from her new position, this was likely to be her last moment of such passion. Tomorrow she was once again a Jedi and beyond such things. Reaching up she caresses Zane's cheek, then gently guided him down.

/ftb

[Zanebry Varliss]

Her tender touch did a bit to awaken him, letting himself back his hunger a touch, he didn't resist her guidance though as their lips met once again.

/ftb

[Yslane Tssilla]

Sometime later Yslane was curled up on the couch, her last reserves of energy spent and now the slow rhythm of her breathing truly marked that she was asleep. At some point Yslane had taken Zane's coat and was using it as a makeshift sheet to sleep under.

[Zanebry Varliss]

Zane watched Yslane as she slept a soft smile on his features. This had been nice, too good for him honestly, and all he really wished to do was curl in beside her and sleep like the dead.

Instead he approached where she was sleeping, kneeled down and lifted her into his arms as gingerly as he could. Letting Yslane's weight settle into his arms before carrying her towards his room.

[Yslane Tssilla]

She stirred for a moment but only to adjust her position. The movement had not been enough to even wake Yslane up, though she did pull the coat tighter to herself.

[Zanebry Varliss]

It wasn't long before he arrived at his room, and letting the door slide open, he took her over to his bed and gently laid her in it. Watching her for a moment before pulling the blankets over her, though he let her keep his jacket.

The room itself, was Z's private sanctum and the only place one could find anything of his past life. Still pictures of him and what must be some of his former friends, in Republic military uniform. He looked young then, likely still in his teens. A bit gangly, but filling out. Elsewhere there were pictures of a Wookie and a Bothan woman with him though they were all plain clothed.

Looking away from Yslane he walked over to his desk, the chair making a audible scrape as he pulled it out from under the desk. Taking a seat he opened the desk drawer pulling a pad of paper and pen from within. It wasn't the only thing inside though, there were over a dozen sealed cases, containing various odd and ends. A button, a lock of hair, earrings and other things, each was labeled with a name and a date. He gave one last glance towards Yslane as he closed the door and began writing.

[Yslane Tssilla]

Yslane turned in the bed, murmuring to herself softly. Briefly her eyes fluttered open but they closed just as quickly.

[Zanebry Varliss]

It took some time but the letter was eventually completed, and after folding it several times he rose from his seat and approached the bed.

Crouching beside her, Zane watched her sleep for a few moments before reaching out a hand to stroke her hair. Moving in to kiss her forehead a moment later.

[Yslane Tssilla]

Her eyes fluttered open for a moment. "Zane.... sorry... just a few more minutes." And the closed again as she rolled on to her stomach.

[Zanebry Varliss]

"Don't worry, get some more sleep my love." He whispered softly, as he tucked the letter somewhere nearby, where she would find it. "Just wanted to say I have some things to take care of. I'll be back." The last bit was a lie, but a easy one, and he brushed his hand through her hair one last time as he rose to his feet.

[Yslane Tssilla]

Yslane murmured something and smiled, drifting back off to sleep.

[Zanebry Varliss]

When Yslane awoke likely several hours later, she would find her clothes neatly folded on the bed side table. What likely drew her attention more was the blue blossom holding closed a folded letter on the pillow next to her.

The penmanship was precise and even, a throwback to his days in the military, it held a faint scent of his cologne and on it was the following.

"Dearest Yslane,

There is no greater desire in my heart right now then to be sleeping beside you. To hold you in my arms, and wake up tomorrow beside you. Perhaps to make love to you one last time before we part.

I know in my heart though that such a moment can not be though. If I wake beside you, I simply won't be able to let you go, and if I asked, I believe you might very well stay. That's not the best for either of us though. You have your life as a jedi ahead of you and I have my penance to make. My road to redemption will be a long one.

So I left, and for this you have my deepest apologies, it's likely the worst thing I could do to you. Though it's my hope you won't be to angry, I believe I did it for us. Still know that I love you and that I always will. We'll meet again Yslane, and perhaps years from now, we'll love again. I'll miss you though in the intervening time.

Be well, and remember you'll always have a piece of my heart.

With love, Zane.

P.s. Feel free to keep the jacket, it looks good on you. "

[Yslane Tssilla]

After waking with a start given it wasn't her bed, Yslane saw the message. She read it slowly, her expression stoic and motionless. Yslane noticed wet spots on the page and that brought her a sad smile. She folded the page back up and stood, pulling Zane's....her jacket around her shoulders.

Yslane didn't wish to pry, but she quietly studied the room. Her fingers gently passed the picture of Zane and what must have been his dead friends. Yslane knew she should leave a message in return...but nothing came to her. In the end she wrote a simple note, only three words and her name... the three she had never spoken to him in person.

When Zane returned to his ship, Yslane was gone. On his desk sat the flower and a picture of Yslane with a simple piece of paper.

I love you
-Yslane

/Scene?

[Zanebry Varliss]

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