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Chapter 43 - Unplanned Activity
Friday 10th February 2017
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Sam opens his eyes to see two grey ones looking back. He can do nothing but laugh a little. "That would be a remarkably scary way to wake up if I did not know it was you."
"I am scary?"
"Anyone can be scary if the situation is right. Anyway are you feeling better today?"
"If I have an early night and a fairly quiet day I think I will be ok."
"I am pleased to hear that." Sam hears a rumble. "It sounds like someone wants breakfast which is not unexpected given you have not had something for a while." The two of them get up out of bed.
"I never said anything Sam." He laughs as he checks his Omni-tool for any messages to find none.
"I did hear something though. I don't even know why I bother checking to see if I have had amy messages." Sam quickly gets dressed. Amistathya does not take too much longer and the pair head down to the kitchen for breakfast. They walk in to find the room empty. "I thought they might have left."
"It is a little late Sam." He nods before getting a message.
"Why could it not have arrived for when I checked barely ten minutes ago?"
Sam,
I understand you do not know me but could we meet somewhere this morning. I have been told nothing more than to meet you and give you a datapad.
Silana
"Holy crap. I am getting random messages from people I don't know to meet up now."
"It was inevitable eventually Sam. Are you going to?"
"It is a bit suspicious but we will have Hymara, Lianta and a couple of others with us. What do you think?" Sam shows Amistathya the message.
"It seems like she is more interested in getting some information to us. It could be helpful."
"Are you ok for a morning trip to Eternity Ami?"
"I think I can manage that." Sam nods and sends a message back as the two of them finish off their breakfast.
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"Morning Imphaya, could we have the annoying two and two others for a trip to Nos Astra?"
"I will get them for you." Sam nods and the two of them go to stand by the fish pond.
"You seem to like those fish lately Sam."
"They float along sort of like what I feel like I am doing at the moment Lianta."
"How are you this morning Amistathya?"
"Still not quite normal but not too bad Lianta."
"It is good to see you Kalawa and Swathana." The two of them nod.
"Why are we going to Nos Astra Sam?"
"Someone wants to meet to give me some information or something, just be a little cautious." Hymara nods but does not seem too pleased. The six of them get into the shuttle and travel to Nos Astra.
"So you have no idea who you are meeting?"
"I guess an Asari and Silana is her name. I know quite literally nothing else. I decided to say Eternity as it should be fairly quiet at this time of the day for a bit of privacy but it being in a public space."
"I probably would have suggested at one of the spaceport docks or the trade floor myself."
"I am sure four of you can keep an eye on one person in a relatively quiet room Kalawa."
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The six of them walk through the bustling trade floor, surprisingly getting very little attention from anyone as they all go about their business. "You have to be kidding me. Is it only when we are alone that the media are waiting for us?" Sam asking rhetorically as Hymara looks around. "I know to keep my mouth shut."
"You are learning Sam." They move through the four reporters, Sam just smiling instead of saying something back to the comments. They walk into eternity to find the place practically empty, just three Asari at a smaller table. Sam makes his way to his now favourite table and sits down at the back. He gestures Ami to take a seat on his knee and she does so.
"Morning babe, day off work?"
"I get a day a week to do what I wish Athyta. I am supposedly meant to be meeting someone here in a few minutes."
"Can I get you anything while you wait?"
"Something non-alcoholic for myself and Ami, not too bothered what. It is too early to start drinking."
"It is never too early for honey mead Sam." The other three agree with Swathana.
"I have four alcoholics for protection, that inspires confidence." Sam hears Athyta laugh a little as his Omni-tool beeps.
Sam,
I have a rather unique option for you to look at. I will meet you at your house at one.
Usarta
"Oh, Usarta wishes to meet me this afternoon. It seems you can never get away." Athyta passing their drinks out.
"Did she say what it was about?"
"No Lianta. It could be anything." A nervous looking Asari walks in through the door. "If that is not her I will get drunk before mid-day." She walks over but seems overly scared of the commandos.
"Hello Sam. I do apologise for asking to meet."
"I was very tempted not to as it was a little suspicious. Could I ask why you were so desperate to give me something?" Sam thinking how scary he must look with four commandos and a pleasant looking Asari on his knee.
"I was asked to give you this datapad to read." She holds it out to Sam who takes it and reads it.
As you may or may not be aware, Armali have been looking for alternate employment opportunities for you. We along with several other companies were initially very interested until we were told you had a request for your servant to also be offered a job. Armali willingly gave us all the documentation we would need and we requested Armali to get back to us if no one else was interested. They quickly did so and so we began to work out something which would be favourable to both of us. We are proposing to offer you a job as a propulsive engineer, responsible for fitting and repairing Armali's propulsion products. The individual in front of you is currently responsible for that role and you would become the lead of the team of three. Discussions are still ongoing but we have a few things we need resolving.
Your servant obviously cannot be owned by us at the same time. This makes it very difficult for us to keep an eye on her. We will discuss a couple of things next week, however we need to know we can trust you to keep an eye on and deal with servants in a way which keeps us happy. We saw that you took a short contract last weekend so we thought you may consider taking responsibility for the individual in front of you until we meet. It would allow us to have a better idea as to what you are like. You are free to refuse and we will try to work out a different way. I will contact you if you turn the individual away. If you agree, ask her for the other pad and sign it.
Olissa
"Interesting. Silana would you care to take a seat?" She tentatively does so between Swathana and Kalawa, keeping her arms close to her side to make herself as small as possible. Sam turns off the datapad and places it on the table before having some of his drink. "Oh, tastes a little minty." Sam gets a nod as everyone else looks confused. "I will not bother explaining. I guess you know nothing about what was written on the pad then Silana?"
"No and it makes me a little worried."
"Do not worry." Sam decides swapping to English would be his best option at the moment. "Do you think it is a good idea? Actually I know you will say yes but I really want you to be serious about this." Sam looking up at Amistathya.
"She cannot be worse than I can be. Also it is not like you have anything else to do at the moment." Sam nods.
"Silana, I believe you have another pad." She takes a smaller pad from her pocket and hands it to Sam. "I guess you have no idea what this is either." She shakes her head. Sam reads through the pad noting the restrictions which were a little more lenient than Kate's were given the only main limitations are no melding and no physical harm. Sam finishes his drink before signing the pad and turning it off. "I guess I keep this?"
"I am not sure as I know nothing."
"When everyone is ready we are all going to go back to our house. I will sit down and explain everything to you there Silana. It is a bit more private and I hope a bit less intimidating."
"I would appreciate that."
"Can I ask what is happening Sam?"
"Progress Lianta. It is not quite what I expected but I can understand their reservations. I will tell you more this afternoon as it sounds like we will be going out again." She nods.
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Kate finds Adastra eventually and takes a seat. "I was looking for you at the four seat tables."
"I got a message from Seliha saying Fosanta and herself will be having lunch later today and will not be joining us."
"Did she say why?"
"Something to do with something breaking. She was awfully vague unfortunately."
"I was thinking I might get to leave earlier today as I am getting through all the forms rather quickly. That does not seem likely if they are having problems for tomorrow."
"I have plenty to do to keep me busy. I could see if I could get you in testing hall two to see the thruster if you wanted to help pass the time Kate. It might be in a few bits but the scale is still something."
"I could be interested after looking at the size of the hanger last night." Adastra opens her Omni-tool and creates a short message to Sephaila. "I am not sure this is the best person to ask but she should be able to get access. I will give you a message if you can Kate but I must get back to work."
"Have a good afternoon Adastra." She nods and leaves Kate to finish her lunch.
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"Hymara, Lianta. It will be a quick lunch as Usarta will be coming at one." The two of them nod as Sam, Amistathya and Silana separate to head to their house. "This is going to be very confusing Silana." The three of them walk in and Sam gestures her to the seating. "I really need to ask some questions and do some explaining before anything else happens." Silana takes a seat opposite Sam and Amistathya.
"I cannot answer much Sam."
"Ok, very short description of what is happening. The wonderful individual next to me got me into trouble with Armali because she has supposedly broken a few contracts in her past. Agreements made when I came to the galactic community make Armali responsible for getting me another job and accommodation. I guess it is Sentix Spaceworks who are interested in taking me. I am adamant that the blue one however gets employed with me, which is where the problem I had with Armali re-emerges. Since she is my servant, Sentix wish to see if I can keep suitable control over her."
"I am confused."
"You know who I am, the one next to me is Amistathya, you may call her Athya if you wish. I call her Ami but she would not like others to do so."
"It is good to meet you Athya."
"Same Silana. Just try to follow as best you can as this is very long and confusing." She nods.
"Silana, I first need to know if you have any medical conditions?"
"Not that I know of Sam."
"I guess you are employed at Sentix?"
"I am in a contract with them."
"Ahh, that makes sense. Right Silana. Sentix looked through my records saw that I had Kate as my servant for a few hours last weekend as a joke and wondered if they could do the same. I guess they are going to question you afterwards about how you are treated."
"Wait so I am your servant now Sam?"
"Strictly speaking I have only been given control Silana but from your point of view you can think of it that way. Can I ask how you feel about that?"
"Worried. I did not know Sentix would do that with me."
"I am going to get a bit annoyed at whoever did this when I meet them. Why people cannot be politely asked I do not know. All I am asking Silana is for you to be friendly, do your best and follow one rule. Can you do that?"
"It is a bit of a shock but I will try as long as you are reasonable."
"Silana, Sam is a very reasonable owner. Sam, I can guess the one rule, would you like me to also follow it?"
"Yes Ami. Silana, the one rule is unless you have a need to use your hands then you are to fold them behind you with each palm over the other elbow. Is that ok?" She does so.
"It is a little uncomfortable."
"I have heard you soon get used to it Silana. I have that rule as it is non-intrusive and practical. It does not apply in bed in case you were worred how you will sleep. There are no other rules other than that, you can speak as you wish but I do dislike reluctance, begging or excessive questioning when it is unneeded. I am sure you will quickly work out what to do."
"Why have I been asked to be your servant?"
"You are to spend time with me and Ami to see if we can be trusted. As I said earlier I am sure Sentix will ask you various questions afterwards to see if they wish to consider employing us. I read on the pad that you install thrusters at Sentix."
"I do, it usually takes between two and four days to install a thruster with the wiring and pipe work. I have been getting one of these installs and perhaps a couple of repairs a month. So I do have a lot of free time."
"I would have thought Sentix would have had lots of installs?"
"They do but I do install of Armali products. Thruster manufacturers are very careful to ensure workers installing their products do their best to install their products. People would start paying off servants to install other company's thrusters badly causing them to fail if the separation did not exist."
"That sounds like Illium. Anyway I should have someone coming shortly to let us view I am guessing an apartment. While we wait would you like a drink?"
"I do not get why you are offering me?"
"Silana, I am reasonable and treat people well if they do well. Would you like a drink?"
"I would if you do not mind." Amistathya nods as Sam gets up to make them.
"Sam scares me Athya. He is quite a well known individual and it is rather unnerving to be his servant."
"Silana, he really does not want to be seen as special and he is certainly not the typical difficult to please kind of owner. Do your best and offer to help him where you can and he is very friendly. Do not however underestimate him as he can really make your life difficult if he wishes."
"Do you have any more advice?"
"No it is that simple Silana. I however have a few things I would like you to know about me." She nods. "I have easily bruised skin so please be a little careful if you have to touch me. I cannot taste anything and I guess you might find out the other thing soon."
"You cannot taste anything?"
"No, some of those chemicals in Illium labs are really bad for you it seems. I do not wish to say anything more however for the moment."
"Ami still keeps secrets even from me so you will probably only slowly get the full picture." Sam putting three drinks down on the table. "What may make you even more confused is we are together as well."
"Interesting." Sam hears a knock on the door and goes to get it.
"Hello Usarta, come in."
"You seem to be staying happy Sam."
"It was very tough yesterday but that was then. Oh Usarta, this is Silana." She nods as she takes a seat. "I would explain now but I am more interested in why you are here."
"I was planning to show you a few places early next week but we have come across one with a bit of a time limitation. It is not quite what we were looking for but it is rather unique."
"What do you mean by not what you were looking for and what kind of time limitation?"
"We were looking at traditional single floor apartments Sam but it is four bedrooms and has two floors. We have until five to give the seller a yes or a no before it goes on the general market."
"I think we best to go and have a look then." Usarta and Sam get up with Amistathya and Silana getting the idea and following them out of the door. "Ami could you wake Hymara and Lianta up and meet us at the shuttle." She nods and goes to the other house.
"You may be thinking why we are considering such an apartment but it is a good find in Nos Astra. If we agree today then the owner is willing to let you, your property and your security in this weekend before the transaction would complete on Monday."
"That means I will probably have to wait until next week as I cannot fly a shuttle. Adastra and Fosanta would not be allowed to go and they also have testing." The three of them getting into Usarta's shuttle to wait for the others to arrive.
"I can fly shuttles Sam."
"So we have a pilot, could I use the shuttle Armali provided to move Usarta?"
"Silana is another servant Sam?"
"You could say that. It should be on record if you wish to verify that."
"I will check that out but if it is true I will ensure you can use it this weekend Sam if you wish to take this apartment." Sam nods as Hymara and Amistathya climb onboard and take a seat as Lianta shuts the shuttle door. Usarta takes off and heads to the apartment.
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Kate is only a few forms from finishing when she gets a message which she reads.
Kate,
I can get you into the control room to view the thruster if you wish. I have heard it is nearly back together so you should be able to see it as it should be. Meet me at floor fourteen in the propulsion building if you do.
Adastra
Kate ensures that she leaves the forms at a suitable place before getting up and heading towards the propulsion building.
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"I am surprised to see you again so soon Adastra. Was there something you needed to check?"
"No Sephaila it was just to show Kate as I do not think she understands the scale of what is being done." Kate exits the lift to see the two of them standing at the bottom of the stairs. "That was quick. Kate this is Sephaila." Kate nods.
"It is good to meet you, I hope you understand you cannot access the hall itself but you can see well from the control room. Follow me." She turns and heads up the stairs and along a long corridor to the control room.
"I understand the security Sephaila. I was curious about the size as the scale of this project is an awful lot bigger than I thought from everyone's description."
"What is all of this for?"
"I do not think it is up to us to say yet Sephaila. I would assume rumours would start about the middle of next month."
"I hope you do tell me as I am genuinely interested Kate." Sephaila unlocks the door and gestures the two of them in. "If you look through the window you should get an idea." Kate walks forward to gradually see more and more of the thruster out of the window, her shock growing as she does.
"Erm. Is it big enough?"
"It should give you some idea of scale though. This is not the biggest to be made."
"I really like the blue and red pipes." Adastra and Sephaila laugh. Kate turns around. "I guess you do not?"
"It is not that, I just think it looks silly."
"It does, but at least it does brighten it up a bit Sephaila. I thought I had an idea but I have seriously underestimated again. Sephaila, can you guarantee to keep a secret until it is announced in April?"
"I do not see why not Kate."
"An event is going to happen in Sentix Spaceworks hanger four."
"Oh. I realise now why you need a twenty metre design then."
"Eight of these and two twenty metre designs are what is planned Sephaila." Kate looking out of the window trying to imagine eight of them side by side.
"I was thinking these were going to a trade show or something similar. I wish you luck in pulling this off as I have no idea how you will."
"I appreciate that as I am feeling the same way now." Kate watching the workers adding the new control boards onto the design.
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"I guess you have come from Sentix Silana?"
"Yes. I do not know anything other than Sam is having to move jobs and I am his servant for a while."
"Do you find this fun Sam?"
"What? Having servants?"
"Yes."
"No, the responsibility kills me Usarta. I also have no real use for a servant let alone two, although Silana being able to fly a shuttle may be very helpful."
"Not quite the answer I was expecting. Anyway the apartment is in the Astys building which was built not long after Nos Astra started to rapidly expand. Originally it was an office building so the security is quite tight but it has in the last couple of decades been stripped and remade into some rather interesting apartments." Usarta flies the shuttle around the back to the docking bays. "You have space for a large passenger transport and two shuttles this size. Between this floor and the apartment there are only three floors." Lianta smiles.
"That news pleases someone back here."
"A good start then." The shuttle lands in a designated bay and the six of them get out and walk down a corridor to a lift which they get into. "The lifts use biometrics to allow direct use to your floor. Visitors must visit security to get clearance to your floor. You will have an electronic pass for the moment to gain access to the floor and the apartment if you wish to take it."
"I guess DNA sensor then?"
"There are a couple of different systems Sam. You would have to practically be dead from serious injury before you would have a problem but you can also always go through security." Sam nods as the doors open. "On this floor there are two apartments on opposing sides of the corridor, you have one. I am sure the neighbours will be practically invisible as they are thick walls and there is a corridor between you."
"It is good to know at least." Usarta opens the door and gestures them inside. The large window to their left with the living area in front the first thing to hit. "The view is rather brilliant."
"I said it was a bit unique Sam." Sam walks to the kitchen diner opposite and slightly to the right under the mezzanine. "It is certainly a large space to entertain or relax in. Can people see in through the window from outside?"
"You can see light but it is highly diffuse so it would be impossible to see shadows or anything from people walking around."
"That is good to know." Sam looks at the room opposite the kitchen, an empty large room. He looks at the two other rooms down the corridor noticing all three are identical. "Are all the rooms identically sized?"
"They are downstairs Sam. The two bedrooms on the right upstairs are the same as those as well." He heads up the stairs that start near the front door and stands on the balcony to look out of the glass wall.
"Have you seen the bathroom Sam?" Amistathya standing in the first doorway on the left over the kitchen. He heads over and looks inside.
"That is a rather large bath and in a wet room with a shower. I can see plenty of fun time in here as there is ample space." Amistathya smiles as Sam heads back out to see Hymara and Lianta looking in the bedroom opposite.
"A king size bed and there is still plenty of space for storage, a desk and space to walk around in." Sam opens his Omni-tool and loads up the dimension utility to work out the room size.
"Seven by five metres. You could split these rooms in half and have six bedrooms and still have space."
"It would loose something though Sam. It has a nice feel as it is large but it does not feel excessive. I personally like what I have seen but it is up to you."
"I get what you mean about it missing something. The bathroom and the other two bedrooms on the other side look about five by four metres but they are still an ample size. I also like the fact it is two floors with a high ceilinged living area and a large window. I was expecting something like a larger version of the room we had on the Citadel. All of this furniture looks new though which surprises me as well." Sam leaves the room and goes back to the balcony to see Usarta and Silana standing in the living area looking out of the window. "Is all this furniture new?" Sam shouting down.
"It has just been refurbished Sam so yes."
"Silana, have you had a look around?"
"No Sam as it is not my decision to make?"
"You sound as bad as Ami. At least have a look around while you are here." She nods and goes for a wander downstairs. Lianta, Hymara and Amistathya join Sam on the balcony. "I must ask if you two are happy to have a room on each floor to yourselves?"
"I think we would be perfectly happy with just a bedroom the size that they are Sam."
"I take that as you thinking there is ample space then Hymara?" She nods.
"There is probably as much raw space in this apartment as there is in the house we have now." Sam pulls out his Omni-tool and does some calculating.
"After all the stairs in the house you are probably not too far off Lianta. Usarta, I guess we must decide now?"
"You can have a couple of hours if you wish Sam." Sam nods.
"Does anyone here have any problem with this apartment?" Sam looks at each of them just getting a smile in response. "Well that seems positive between us." Sam walks down the stairs to see Silana coming out of one of the empty rooms. "What do you think Silana?"
"It has ample space and it looks well designed."
"I think everyone here would like to take this offer Usarta."
"I am glad to hear that news Sam as it means we can stop searching Nos Astra for apartments. I will drop you off at your house and then confirm the sale with the seller. I will give you a message later this evening to confirm you can move in if you wish to this weekend and that I have unlocked your shuttles controls." The six of them exiting the apartment and walking the dozen or so paces to the lift.
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Usarta lands the shuttle on the visitors pad at the house and Hymara opens the shuttle door. "I will not join you as I have work to be doing. I hope everything goes smoothly this weekend for you."
"Thank you Usarta. I guess we will be seeing you again sometime."
"Probably Sam." He nods as everyone else exits the shuttle. Sam closes the door and Usarta waits for a few moments before setting off back to Armali. Hymara and Lianta quickly disappear. Sam Amistathya and Silana go back to sitting where they were before.
"I am confused as to what is happening."
"This house was for Enlighten crew-members but since myself and Kate were picked up on the trip we technically are not. Armali allowed us to live here for our and I guess their convenience, so it was basically tied to our job. I guess you can work out the rest."
"I still feel unsure Sam."
"I think it is just first day nerves. Ami had the same thing so it is nothing to be worried about. I am sure you may get a number of questions thrown at you from the others but they are just curious as to what is happening."
"I think Kate and Fosanta are back." Amistathya seeing their shuttle land through the window. "You will be fine Silana."
"I am sure you will be seeing plenty of Kate tomorrow as the other three are at bioamp testing at Armali." The two of them walk in through the door. "You two are fairly early."
"I finished work early and even got to look at the thruster Adastra was talking about. The size of it was ridiculous."
"I will have to take your word for that but I know it will look like an ornament when it is installed. I must say the one opposite me is Silana. Silana, Kate and Fosanta. I need to say you need to try harder Fosanta."
"Good to meet you Silana. What do you mean by I must try harder Sam?"
"Two servants Fosanta."
"Really Silana?"
"I am a little unaware of everything but yes Kate."
"Anyway from the start, Silana is here to have first hand experience how I interact with Ami to help with getting a job. But bigger news is Armali have found a fairly remarkable apartment. The views are just something else."
"I guess you have seen it then?"
"Just this afternoon Kate. Usarta will message me this evening to say when we can start moving in."
"If it is tomorrow you do know we are bioamp testing."
"Silana can fly my shuttle Fosanta. I have a request however. Can Silana take the spare room for the night?"
"How did you even meet Sam Silana?"
"I sent him a message asking if we could meet which we did in Eternity this morning."
"You agreed to meet some random person Sam?"
"I had four of the commandos with me Kate and since Ami feels a little better today I thought why not." Kate shakes her head and goes to the kitchen for a drink.
"Sam, can I be mean and ask for you to give me a reason?" Amistathya smiles a little.
"I would be disappointed if you could not help me for one night Fosanta. I will have a talk with these two and see if we can think of someting." She nods "Care to have a talk upstairs?" Amistathya gets up and Silana gets the idea shortly after, they all go up to Sam's room and he closes the door. "Silana, I guess you know that Adastra has markings on her body."
"Really?" Sam facepalms.
"Great this is going to be a long evening. Yes Silana. I need to know what your initial feeling towards this is?"
"I am a little intrigued as to what that would look like. It is certainly not a concept I have heard before. Why do you ask Sam?"
"You promise to do exactly as I say?" She nods. "Ami, I know you really dislike it but would you be willing to do so in the bathroom before coming back in here." She nods and leaves to the bathroom. "Silana, I want you to just stay where you are. It is a simple request but there is a reason."
"Can you tell me?" Sam moves to the doorway between the bedroom and the bathroom to see when Ami was ready.
"If you are to be alongside Ami then you should know this. It is natural." Sam steps back into the room and gestures Ami to walk in which she does so.
"Goddess."
"Silana, you have no reason to not have your arms behind you."
"My apologies, Athya's body was a bit of a shock. Athya I cannot say much as it is rather indescribable, however be proud that you look unlike any other Asari."
"Silana, I will let you touch if you are careful." Silana looks to Sam who nods and she touches Amistathya's right arm and runs her fingers down to her hand.
"Even your skin has a slight pattern. Is there anything else?"
"Her tongue has a slight bitter taste. I need to ask you to keep what you are told to yourself Silana as there is an event that we are trying to plan for May. I do not want some of the information getting out yet."
"I understand that."
"Ok, please prepare yourself for a bit more of a shock. The slight pattern on Ami's skin is scarring from where her skin was burnt off with chemicals."
"How bad?"
"Can I?" Amistathya gesturing to the bathroom. Sam nods.
"Silana, it very nearly killed her. Ami really does not want your sympathy, she has moved on. I hope you understand that." She nods looking a little sorry. "Would you be willing to share your body with us?" She looks a little nervous but begins undressing. "Could I ask why you are a little nervous Silana?"
"I am not sure what is going to happen?"
"That is the fun bit. I know what is happening and you do not. I played the same game with Ami, that one was fun as well."
"I do still hate you for doing that Sam." The smile on her face giving away it was a joke. Silana puts her clothes on the bed before folding her arms behind her.
"I must apologise for the large scar down by back Sam. I did that when I slipped and cut it on a sharp metal edge a few years ago."
"You have no need to apologise Silana. I do like the slight turquoise edge to your blue skin."
"Thank you."
"The answer to the next question will determine what happens this evening Silana. If I asked you to touch a wire which had a high voltage warning sign on it would you do so?" Silana seemed to stumble a little. "I will give you some time to work out where you sit on this. Oh and do not try to predict which is the right answer." Sam made sure he gave away nothing.
"I would probably refuse Sam."
"Admirable choice. Do you feel intimidated by me Silana as you do not seem that comfortable?"
"I am a little embarrassed about standing naked in front of you and you are rather well known."
"Would you feel happier if Ami was the individual giving you instruction and not me?"
"I think so. No offence Sam but I do not know your species or what you are like."
"I understand that Silana. I will just say therefore that please do as Ami asks for the rest of the evening. The consequences for not doing so are not worth considering. Am I clear Silana?"
"Yes Sam."
"Ami, if I need your help then I will come to find you but you are free to do as you wish until then." She nods with a smile. "Silana, if Ami says you have acted against her wishes I will hear about it no matter how much you ask her to keep it a secret. I am just letting you know that for your reference not to intimidate you. I hope you both have fun." Sam leaves the bedroom to head back downstairs to see Kate and Fosanta on the seating.
"Where are the other two and what is happening?"
"Upstairs and Silana is a servant from Sentix who has been allocated to me to see how I keep my eye on Ami. They seem keen to offer me a job but not Ami and I want both of us to have one."
"So Olissa made this happen?"
"I guess it was Olissa you met yesterday then?" Kate nods. "Makes sense. Fosanta I do apologise but I am not sure I can offer you anything for the room this evening given I have given Silana to Ami for the evening." Sam gets a message as Adastra and Seliha walk in. "I guess you had a busy day Seliha."
"I have, there was a power problem in the test room we had half setup so we had to move everything to a different room."
"Ahh. I have something to tell you two so if you would happily take a seat for a minute." The two of them do so as Sam reads his message.
Sam,
I have received confirmation and have arranged for some basics to be delivered tomorrow to get you settled. They will be in boxes in the corridor as you arrive. There will be a five seat skycar you can use to get around in at one of the docking spaces you have. I am still working on the passenger transport. Kate can go with you tomorrow if you wish as the owner was rather sympathetic to having her sitting around doing nothing. No one else as I said until Monday however. I have unlocked your shuttles drive systems for you.
Usarta
"Where should I start? This morning I had a message from an individual who wished to meet with me so we did so in Eternity. This individual is tied with Sentix Spaceworks who seem keen on taking me on after Armali. They however have reservations about Ami and so sent this individual to keep an eye on us. I therefore have another servant until I am contacted by someone next week."
"How do you do it Sam?"
"I have no idea; it is like you having the consort magnet Adastra. Anyway her name is Silana and has nothing really of note to say about her. Usarta then appeared this afternoon to show us a rather unique apartment which we all fell for when we saw it."
"What do you mean by unique?"
"Unique in that it has some rather nice views Seliha. Since we all liked it then we agreed to take it and the owner is allowing us to move in tomorrow. She wishes it to just be the occupants of the apartment until the sale finalises on Monday."
"Do you have to move in this weekend?"
"No Kate but a weekend would be more convenient to do so. I can always come back here during the daytime to discuss things or go out in an evening with you all. That reminds me I am going to have to keep the contract between Ami and myself a while longer."
"What exactly is happening?"
"Sentix seemed to want to take on Ami as a servant but they cannot do so while I own her. Hence why it is staying for now Adastra. I am still a bit lost as to what is happening myself."
"We best make some food then." The five of them head to the kitchen
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Sam walks upstairs and into their room to see the two of them talking on the bed. "I just came up to both ask what was happening and that food is nearly ready."
"Athya has just been explaining to me everything Sam."
"Did Ami explain where you went wrong with the question?" She shakes her head. "I can work with that. Silana after you have eaten I would like you to do as Fosanta asks until I need you, she has finished with you or midnight whichever is first. Can you do that?"
"What will she ask me to do?"
"I do not know Silana. All I would like you to do is remain silent throughout as it is better that way. It means you cannot complain and it means Fosanta and no doubt Kate cannot ask you personal questions that require more than a yes or a no answer."
"It is easy Silana, just do exactly as you are asked. It is better if you are not hesitant and you do not show you are a little scared."
"It will mean you will have a bed tonight as well as repaying me for answering the question wrong earlier. Will you do that then Silana?"
"I just do as I am asked and stay quiet?" Sam nods. "I think I can do that."
"We best be going for food." The two of them get off the bed and follow Sam down to the dining room. Silana and Ami take seats either side of Sam. "Fosanta, you asked for some reason to offer the spare room. Silana is yours; no melding, no penetration and she will not speak." Fosanta seemed to gain a large smile.
"I am a bit surprised Sam. Silana, I will not be harsh so I hope you can trust me." Silana nods. Sam got a bit of a smile.
"I guess you two feel left out?"
"We do a little."
"I know this is not the best time but could I have a quick private talk with you Seliha." She gets up, Sam does the same and the two of them go to the seating area. "How would you like Adastra hanging upside down to play with? I know she has expressed an interest."
"I could do that myself."
"It would be a bit difficult to do on your own. Ami and I will help you while we pack stuff up." Seliha's expression seems to warm up a little. "Adastra will need to swap her holder as the straps on that one will not hold her well. I will leave it up to you to get that done but I will help once she is in the basement."
"I can do that, where are the spares?"
"In the basement Seliha, you could do everything down there. A vibrator may be handy."
"I will get one after food." Sam nods and the two of them go back to the dining room.
"The food is a little cooler but it is worth it to keep everything fun. Ami I will be with you but if you could help Seliha this evening I would appreciate it."
"Am I to be worried Sam?"
"I am not sure Adastra as Seliha is difficult for me to understand, no offence intended Seliha." She nods to show that none was taken.
"Sam, when you do want Silana back?"
"Midnight, when you are finished or if I desperately need some more help Fosanta. If you could come up with some way of communicating for toilet breaks I would appreciate that." Fosanta nods before taking her and Kate's plates into the kitchen. "Kate if you are interested, last Saturday." Fosanta walks back in.
"I have a plan for later Fosanta." Fosanta looks a little curious but smiles and nods to Kate.
"Silana, would you like to follow me?" She nods and follows Fosanta and Kate upstairs.
"Ami and I will sort the plates and meet you in a few minutes." Sam and Amistathya leave to the kitchen with plates.
"What is happening Seliha?" Adastra following Seliha to the basement.
"I am sure you will guess when I ask you to swap your bioamp holder."
"I wish I had never made that comment now."
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Fosanta and Kate walk into their room with Silana following. "Silana, I only asked Sam for some incentive as a joke. You can have the room next door this evening." Silana smiles.
"I guess you have not had time yet to look around the house?" Silana shakes her head. "We, will show you around before going to the basement as I think Sam may need some help."
"I like that idea Kate. We will start at the top and work down. Would you care to follow Silana." The three of them head to the top of the house to begin a short tour.
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Sam and Amistathya head down the stairs to the basement after washing up to see Adastra in the fabric holder. "I guess you think you know what is to happen Adastra?"
"Upside down Sam?"
"Not a bad guess. I must however ask right now if you have a problem with Silana seeing you? She has already seen Ami and was rather shocked in a good way."
"You know how protective I am Sam."
"Hence why I am asking Adastra. I will find and have a talk to her to get some more details for you. Ami I am sure you can tie Adastra up as Kate was."
"I think I can Sam." She finds the pile of rope in the corner and goes to pick it up as Sam goes upstairs. He finds the four of them walking down the stairs.
"Surprise, I could do with having a talk to Silana if you do not mind."
"Of course not Sam. We were just giving her a tour around; she can have the spare room as I was only joking earlier. I did not expect you to agree really Sam."
"Well played Fosanta. That may not be the best move you have made but we shall see. Anyway Adastra and Seliha are in the basement if you wish to help Ami." The two of them nod and walk past Sam. "Silana could you take a seat." Sam gesturing to the sitting area. "You can speak if you wish to."
"It is a nice house."
"It is a pity I have to leave Silana as they are all good individuals and I have got to know them well. Unfortunately Ami means too much to me." Silana sits down next to Sam. "I just needed to ask something important." Silana nods. "Do you have a bondmate or a partner?"
"Sentix disallow me from having a partner. It means they do not have things like two people having time off at the same time or having time off to look after a child."
"That sounds a bit harsh. I can see their logic but I guess it does not make individuals such as yourself happy."
"I can still have friends but they do not take well to melding."
"Which nearly answers my next question. Adastra has markings on her skin like Ami, however she is extremely defensive about who knows. I mean only the individuals in this house now know what they look like. Not even her parents as she removed their memories. Will you promise not to tell others and if you have to, get in contact with her and explain?"
"It depends how long I have to keep it secret for?"
"I think she may eventually warm to the idea of showing people. Ten years?"
"Oh I was thinking a few hundred. I can do ten years easy as I am contracted at Sentix for another twenty one."
"I personally would like you to treat your knowledge of Ami's markings in the same way if you could. Many more individuals have seen those though but I think she will be happier if you did."
"I can do that Sam."
"Ok follow me." The two of them go to the basement with Sam holding his hand out to keep Silana at the top of the stairs. "I see you are hanging well."
"I am starting to regret saying it would be fun now Sam."
"I have had a talk to Silana and she is in no position to spread your markings as Sentix will not allow her to have a partner let alone meld."
"I suppose there is quite a bit covered by this holder, ok Sam." Sam gestures her down the stairs.
"When you said markings earlier Sam this was what I thought. Not what Athya has. Adastra, they really make your body remarkably interesting and wonderful. Quite why you are so reluctant to show people I do not understand."
"It is a long story, but I have not had the best experience with individuals seeing them. I however appreciate the compliments."
"That makes a bit more sense."
"Are you to do the same as you did with me?" Kate asking Amistathya who nods. She then digs out the pallet wrap and waves it to Seliha who gets a bit of a devious smile.
"I see this is progressing well. I will just quietly disconnect my computer and pack the desk and chairs up into a box or something. Silana could you help me?" She nods and the two of them begin packing things away.
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"Seliha would like your help Sam."
"I guess it is for getting Adastra down?" Amistathya nods and Sam gestures Silana to come along. The three of them go to the basement. "Oh, no Fosanta and Kate?"
"They felt it was wrong of me to continue after Adastra wished to stop. I think Adastra has had enough though as it is bioamp testing tomorrow."
"I think more than enough Seliha. Adastra how are you feeling?" Sam looking at the tired Asari just swaying slightly.
"I am exhausted."
"You look it as well. Let us get you down." Adastra nods and the four of them untie the ropes and gently lower her onto the floor. "Before I leave for the night, as I have a busy day tomorrow. I must ask both will you be ok for tomorrow and did you enjoy it?"
"Tomorrow, I do not know but yes Sam."
"You really need sleep Adastra, get something to eat and drink before going to bed. Seliha I know she is your bondmate but could you allow her a good nights sleep before tomorrow?"
"I think she has earnt it."
"Night you two." The pair of them nod, Adastra looking particularly weak but at least she was not coated in urine. Sam gestures Amistathya and Silana to follow him.
"I thought you did brilliantly Adastra. I will help you to the kitchen and then bed." Adastra nods as she manages to stand even though she was a little wobbly before leaning on Seliha for support.
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Sam, Amistathya and Silana meet Kate and Fosanta coming down from the top room. "I guess Seliha has finally let Adastra down?"
"Yes, she does look in a better state than Kate did but I am conscious she has a hard day tomorrow. I think Seliha may have forgotten that in her enthusiasm." Sam holds his hand up to stop the next comment from Fosanta. "I have to point out that it was a punishment for Kate and not for fun, hence why I went further."
"Could I ask if you like being an owner Sam?"
"Usarta asked me the same question this morning. The short answer is no Fosanta hence why I am trying to build an agreement with Ami to get rid of it."
"Could I ask why you became my owner then Sam?" Sam looks to his left.
"I was not exactly given much choice by Sentix Silana. Actually I forgot to mention that Sentix are contemplating taking me on to lead a team of three Armali propulsion engineers. Now since Ami is to be with me that would make you Silana the third. I guess getting to know each other better is a good side benefit as well."
"Could I read the datapad myself?" Sam nods and goes into his room for a few seconds before bringing the pad and handing it to her. "I appreciate this."
"I best be getting an early night Sam as it is yet another day of work tomorrow."
"Have a good sleep you two." Kate and Fosanta nod as they go into their room, the door panel turning red. "Do you have anything to ask Silana?"
"No Sam. Why they kept this from me I do not know. I will be greatly relieved if this plan is true as it would mean I do not answer to Liphanya."
"Is she really that bad?"
"I will only say she is difficult to please and quite hard on us."
"It sounds like we will get on brilliantly well then Silana." She looks a little confused as Amistathya laughs a little. "It was a joke Silana. You should be getting an idea by now that I treat people well. Anyway Ami wants an early night as she was not too well yesterday so I will talk again in the morning."
"I hope you are feeling better Athya. Have a good night you two." Amistathya nods.
"I hope you sleep well as well Silana." She hands Sam his datapad before nodding and going into her room. Sam and Amistathya go into theirs. "I am going to have to start providing Silana some help with folding her arms tomorrow I think."
"I saw that as well. You could just tie them behind her." Amistathya quickly getting undressed and getting into bed.
"Ami, I will tell Silana I am keeping a close eye on her tomorrow. I would like you to count the amount of times she makes a moderate slipup." Sam joining Amistathya in bed.
"I can do that."
"Good. Sleep well Ami." Sam gives her a hug.
"You too."
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Adastra had gained some energy back after having a sit down in the kitchen for a snack and a drink. She did not really need to lean on Seliha to steady herself as the two of them went to bed. "Did you enjoy this evening?"
"Can I say in the morning as sleep sounds very inviting at the moment?" Seliha nods as she helps Adastra into bed.
"I hope you did have fun, have a pleasant nights sleep."
"I will, you do as well." Seliha gets into the bed and turns the light off, Adastra not taking long to drop to sleep.
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Notes.
Due to time constraints I have been unable to add quite as much to this chapter I was hoping. I do however feel it continues the storyline well enough to be considered complete.
I have considered comments in reviews but due to my pc now being in parts ready to leave I am unable to reply to them but rest assured i do listen. Reviews and ratings are most welcome.
Next chapter will be a week on Wednesday (29th August), apologies for the slight slip.
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