revivalproject | 02 Network; Voice

It's... A long story. Not something I wish to talk about. Not now, at any rate.

[It's sort of cute- that he's blushing. Hux didn't really strike him as the type. Over the time they've been getting to know each other, he's come to respect him. An awkward first meeting turning to something else, as relationships regardless of their nature, tend to. Ever moving forward. Ever evolving.]

Is that not all the sweeter, then?

[He finds that he likes Hux's hand resting at his cheek. It's... Nice.

His smile turns from teasing to fond.] Besides, I am Sith. Do you think I am a nice person all the time? Would you judge me for it if you found that there are different facets to personality than the one you are seeing now?

The world is not black and white- there are many shades, and many contradictions. The same is true for people, I find.

No, I'm fully aware that we all have various shades. I trust in your instinct to handle things. The only time I would ever interrupt if I feel it's not necessary at the time to do so. Even then I imagine it would be rare for me to do so. You have more control then my idiot Sith back home.

Just know...that I don't know a lot outside the military world. I've only ever known the First Order.

[He rested his forehead against Altair's briefly before pulling away all together. His own hand trembled slightly with in the confusion he was feeling.]

[The affection is nice. But he doesn't push, doesn't chase. Things like these take time. And here, they have little else.

Whatever Hux decides, allies, friends, or something else in the future, Altair is happy to have him in his corner.]

And I know little beyond slavery and being Sith. If you can be patient with me, I can certainly be patient with you.

[They'll have time to find something else to themselves here, he thinks. Home is home, their past is their past. But for better or worse, they have more than enough time for discovering new parts of themselves here.]

I would like that. I believe we can work things out. You might have to be more forward at times though as you were earlier. I don't always pick up cues very well.

[He gave a weak smile as he fidgeted with the cuff of his sleeve.]

I think I can manage that.

[For all his ability to be subtle, for all his abilities to be a politician, to wrap words up in so many niceties that the meaning of his sentences are lost, he can be quite forward when he wants to. He's quiet, introverted, he certainly can be shy, but a life full of stumbling from one death trap to the next? It's taught him to be open about these kinds of things. In his own manner- not openly, obnoxiously, but.

Forward, but not pushy. Had Hux told him that they would never be more than friends, he would have relented. Because he's more interested in just having Hux in his life here and no one likes to be nagged. Especially not when it comes to matters of the heart.

So while he responded verbally, he still makes no move to chase or touch- respecting that Hux likely doesn't want that right now. However endearing the fidgeting is.]

... Would you prefer I go for now? Or may I still stay?

[Honestly he'd like to maybe get some sleep here- near Hux, where he can feel that carefully guarded but familiar mind. But as with the touching, as with everything, Hux's choice, his decision, is one Altair will respect.]

...Please stay. I welcome your company.

[Hux answered, blushing slightly.]

Just as long as you're okay with Milli sharing the bed.

[That was his attempt at teasing, but yes Milli did share the bed and took up a lot of the space for a small cat.]

[Altair doesn't really need the Force, to tell him that Hux isn't used to this sort of thing. Perhaps it's just a thing, for both Sith and for people from a militaristic background. Emotions, especially ones like these, are best buried, ignored, pushed aside.

Not too long ago, Altair wouldn't have been nearly as forward, either.

He's glad he is now.

He smiles at the comment about Milli- why is he not surprised?] I'm okay with that. She's a very pleasant creature to sense through the Force.

[That should help with his sleep too.]

[Hux allowed for a rare smile to show.]

I should fix the bed a bit...It's really just two mattresses I pulled from the hotel and various blankets I could find. I don't really sleep a lot. So, don't be alarmed if you see me working in the middle of the night...or early morning...

I won't be. Back home I was much the same- up at all hours to catch up on work, in between... Everything else.

[The life of a Dark Councillor is a busy one. Especially with the many things that had just kept happening. Going from one crisis to the next. Not that he minded having such a busy life. He liked having a purpose.]

You don't need to worry about waking me either, should I manage to fall asleep. My companions back home are not the quiet sort, so I got used to sleeping through just about everything. Even the yammering of my neurotic protocol droid.

Well, I just have the mouse droid and Millicent no protocol droids here.

[He playfully teased as he set to work adjusting the bed to accommodate them. Millicent was not happy with being interrupted from her nest she had already made. With annoyed huff she stalked over and curled up in Altair's lap instead.]

Unfortunately for me I am a light sleeper so everything will wake me up. Unless I take a sleeping aide. However, once I get used to various noises and movements it doesn't bother me as much and won't wake me up so easily.

I was like that once. But living with a dashade, a pirate, a jedi, an enthusiastic archaeologist, and a murderous apprentice taught me a thing or two about sleeping through anything less than the world falling apart around me.

[He pets Milli as she settles on his lap, and smiles as he thinks about his companions. His life had been chaotic, but he'd been surrounded by good friends, so really- despite everything, he considers himself lucky. After all, he has many allies at home.]

The capital of the Sith Empire also taught me a thing or two about sleeping through anything. Dromund Kaas is rainy, dark, and with lightning that could reduce a full-grown man into a scorch mark on the sidewalk. I'm sure you can imagine the constant thunder.

You're world sounds a lot like Arkanis, my home planet. It was usually dark and rainy and constant thunderstorms. I miss hearing the rain and thunder. I don't recall the lightening being as deadly though.

[He tilted his head a bit at the wide variety of crew he had.]

You will have to tell me about your crew one day.

{Then he waved Altair over to the bed, letting him know everything was situated. He went about getting ready to settle down for the night as well.

Up until very recently, I thought I hated Dromund Kaas. Now, the longer I am away, the more I come to realize I love it.

[Strange how that happens, really.]

And of course. They were an unusual lot and I love them all the more for it.

[He's quite fond of all of them. Except maybe the droid. Okay, definitely except the droid. There's only so much complaining he can take, especially from something he's never raised a hand to.

When Hux waves him over, he picks Milli up off his lap to set her down, giving her an apologetic scratch beneath the chin, moving to get ready for bed himself- setting his things aside first, though he's somewhat hesitant to put his dualsaber aside. He does though.

He doubts Hux would appreciate having it anywhere near the bed as they sleep, after all.]

[Millicent gave him a dejected look, but followed him to their bed where she looked up at Hux then at Altair unsure what to do. This was her bed too and now someone else was claiming it.

Hux noticed the hesitation with Altair and his saber, but said nothing as he placed his day clothes beside the bed. He did call Millicent over to join them once he settled in bed.

Granted, he was a bit hesitant over this. It was new territory. Although he enjoyed Altair's company and this may help make a few decisions for him that he was still dwelling on.]

You at least have a crew that you can trust. I might trust two people in my organization at most.

[This was new territory for Altair, as well. While definitely not hesitant when there was someone he was interested in, he'd never really shared a bed with someone like this before. All his crushes on people had either been doomed to fail from the start, or they had never gone anywhere as life pulled him in all different directions.

His face already had a natural flush, but it deepened just slightly as he tried to get comfortable. He supposed he should be glad that it wasn't quite as noticeable on him.]

I do consider myself lucky to have them, yes. Of course when it comes to the Council it's a different matter entirely... But it's a conversation we can have another day, I think.

[Sleeping was more important. Talking could wait.]

Yes, we will have plenty of time to talk another day. I hope you have a good rest, Altair.

[Hux replied before situating himself once more and closing his eyes. Milli had found her away over to Altair and placed herself on his chest. Normally she would be with Hux, but he was new.]

[Altair couldn't help but smile as Millicent decided to sleep on him rather than on Hux, spending some time scratching behind her ears as Hux closed his eyes to go to sleep.

Slowly but surely, the lack of sleep caught up to him, and soon enough he fell into a deep dreamless slumber himself.]

[Despite his earlier warnings, Hux continued to sleep through the night, not once waking up as he normally had done. Between the steady breathing from Altair asleep and Millicent's purring it helped him continue to rest. He continued to sleep his with his head resting near Altair's head and his an arm draped over the other protectively. ]

[As the night progressed, dreamless slumber gave way to dreams, nightmares lingering at the very edges, though once he woke, he likely wouldn't remember. He stayed relatively still though, only an occasional twitch of his brow suggesting that something might be off.

He still slept through until morning, waking early, and realizing that at some point during the night, Hux had gotten much closer than he had been when they had both settled down, and that he had an arm draped over him. He also realized that the fact that Hux was still asleep was unusual, given his words from the night before about getting up to work.

Staying still, he couldn't help but smile, head tilted to look at the other man.

It would appear that they both had needed the sleep. Hux looked quite different too, asleep like this. Hair a mess, expression seeming unguarded.

Deciding it was best not to stare, he closed his eyes again.

He would not sleep more- but he could rest his eyes until Hux woke.]

[It was another hour before Hux woke up with a start. It took him a few minutes to regain his bearings as he steadied his own beating heart and nerves. Yet, the brief moment of panic he had was replaced with a small smile when he remembered that Altair was beside him. Everything from the night before started to come back. He hesitantly reached over to place a hand on Alair's cheek. Almost as if to double check it wasn't a dream.

Milli looked up from her place on Altair's chest and greeted him with a meow. She appeared to be content, but at the same time confused by the strange sleeping pattern. She was also hoping for some breakfast as well.]

Good morning.

[He opened his eyes as Hux's hand came to rest against his cheek, and smiled.

For the other man to sleep for an entire hour longer than he had... Truly he had to have been exhausted as well. Altair was glad that he seemed to have slept through the entire night along with him. It was good for both of them.] I take it you slept well?

...I suppose I did.

[Hux admitted finding himself embarrassed by it.]

I don't think I've slept that long in a long time. Not since I was on my old ship the Finalizer I miss her.

I hope you slept well?

[Milli left Altair's chest to walk over to Hux meowing up to him for food. For now, Hux remained where he was, but he petted her in attempt to have her calm down for now. She would get her food, but not right away as she would prefer.]

I dreamed, I think. They weren't nightmares though, not completely.

[He felt rested, at least. More so than he had in a long time.] I suppose that's my way of saying that I slept well.

[He smiled, slightly. Honestly, having nightmares and having fear follow had to just be part of life for a Sith, he thought. Still, it had been nice, being next to Hux and sleeping through the night without dread waking him.]

I think the sleep did us both good. A man cannot run on empty eternally, after all.

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