A/N: Bit of a rough one this is, I'll admit, but I did my best.

Do enjoy~


Of Few Words

The Doctor was a familiar face around Rhodes Island.

Once a masked figure that roamed the halls, haunting them with her imposing silence, now the Doctor's fearsome reputation was ruined somewhat by the cheery exterior she hid beneath – having been concealed by her thick helmet.

In its absence revealed a young woman with mocha skin and dark, lush hair tied in a ponytail, her lips often quirked up into a slight smile as she talked. Brown eyes were warm with affection for all her allies, losing that tinge of warmth only when facing down the likes of Reunion. Once the true face of the Doctor was revealed many more Operators flocked to her, their former unease around her transforming into adoration practically overnight.

One Operator who's opinion didn't change post-face reveal, however, was Skadi's.

The tall Aegir had walked alongside the Doctor practically since the first week she woke up from cryogenic sleep and was evacuated to Rhodes Island. Though Skadi at first hadn't said much there was an air of intrigue that hung between them, both obviously curious about one another but unsure of how to broach it. As time passed though they grew more familiar with one another, more comfortable; the tentative intrigue evolving into a friendship somewhere along the way.

It was never an open, obvious sort of friendship. Skadi wasn't the type for it. Rather it was a quieter sort of friendship; of simply hanging in the background or in her peripheral, making sure the Doctor knew she was there. Of leaving the odd gift in her room but never being there to hand it over directly. Of simply sitting back-to-back when out on a mission, staring at the stars and only rarely making actual conversation – it was a weird friendship that very few could understand, one that relied more on subtle cues than it did words. Perhaps fitting for someone of so few words as Skadi.

The Doctor sighed at the thought as she leaned forwards onto the railing before her, gazing out at Rhodes Island's vast central plaza area. People milled about, someone was holding a protest over something to do with the food court and not enough cinnamon rolls; the mobile city was rife with life.

Truthfully she should be working right now; there was still some leftover paperwork that needed filing, some schedules that needed pencilled in and handed over to Dobermann, but she'd convinced herself that everything could be done tomorrow and further convinced herself with the knowledge that her office was easily fifteen minutes away, making for a long, wasteful trip just to sign some stuff.

'No point going back now.' The Doctor thought to herself, a wry smile quirking at her lips.

Just then the true object of her thoughts passed below – Skadi. She was distinct from the crowd with her long grey hair and oversized hat, but in truth it was the way the crowd subtly parted for her that really made her stand out; as if everyone passing by subconsciously recognised her for the raw destructive force she could be... when she bothered to really try against her opponents as opposed to blasting them with a back-handed sword swing.

The amused thought was chased from the Doctor's mind however as a second figure followed after Skadi, saying something that was lost to the general buzz of the crowd. Spectre. The shark-like nun drew Skadi into conversation, drawing the taller woman's attention and earning some response – a faint smile quirking at her lips. Just seeing someone else make Skadi smile twisted the Doctor's stomach; ugly jealously rising within her. It was a selfish desire, that she knew, but still she couldn't help but want to be the only one who could make Skadi smile like that.

She and Skadi were good friends. But as it turns out, Skadi and Spectre were pretty good friends too. She didn't need to read the dossier on them to know that... though, that didn't stop her from reading it anyway.

Just remembering it was enough to drag her heart down, a sigh escaping her lips – and as if Skadi had somehow heard it the swordswoman suddenly tilted her head back, looking straight up at her. Whether purely by chance to because she had somehow sensed her the Doctor didn't know but she flushed pink all the same, hurriedly turning and leaving the railing; embarrassed she'd been caught.

'I need to cool off.' She told herself, swallowing her feelings. 'A shower sounds good... yeah, that'd be great...'

Destination in mind the Doctor departed the upper walkways, heading straight for her room – unaware of Skadi's continued gaze even after she left.

X-x-X

''Haah... I really need to tell those plumber guys to fix the pipes, it's so hard to get the water to be cold...''

The Doctor's idle muttering went unanswered as she exited the shower, drying her brown hair with a towel and threading it back up into its trademark ponytail, keeping it out of her face. A fluffy cream towel was wrapped around her from bust to thigh, held flush to help dry the water whilst not inhibiting her movements too much, allowing her to walk from the adjoined bathroom into her bedroom.

Without her baggy coat and pants on her short height was more apparently, barely over five foot tall – often making it bothersome to talk with taller Operators since she had to crane her neck back just to look at them. The towel also emphasised her figure more, hugging her hips and pushed out by her ample bust a bit; droplets of water running down her dark skin.

However the Doctor was barely halfway to the bed, just about to unwind her towel, when she got a knock at her door. Startled the Doctor stumbled a half-step and turned, gazing at the door in surprise – snapped out of it only when knuckles rapped against the door a second time.

''C-Coming!'' Hurrying over the Doctor swiped her key-card through the scanner and tugged the door open partway. ''Who is... it...''

The Doctor's cheeks burned as she found not just any regular Operator or courier there, but instead found herself face-to-face with Skadi. Or face-to-bust, more accurately.

The taller woman just blinked. ''...hey.''

''H-Hi!'' The Doctor hid partially behind the door. ''Erm, w-what brings you here? Especially so suddenly?''

Skadi hummed. ''I came to see you. Can I come in?''

''Well I'm just in a towel right now...''

''That's fine.'' The complete and utter lack of hesitation made the Doctor blush further.

Faced with such reasoning and Skadi's expectant expression the Doctor couldn't find it in her to refuse, and thus with a sigh opened the door fully. Tipping her hat in thanks Skadi walked inside and waited until the Doctor hauled the door shut before relaxing; a light hum escaping her as she took in her room. It wasn't the first time she was in her room, far from it, but the enigmatic woman always seemed to like looking at it.

''So.'' The Doctor tucked some dark hair from her face. ''What was it you wanted to speak with me about?''

''Earlier.'' The swordswoman noted, tone light. ''I saw you on the railing.''

''Ah. Sorry. Just happened to spot you is all, wasn't trying to signal you or anyth-''

''You looked sad.''

The Doctor paused mid-sentence, words catching in her throat. ''Erm- wait, huh?''

''You looked sad.'' Skadi repeatedly slowly, taking a step closer. ''Why? Who made you sad?''

Though Skadi's tone remained as monotone as ever there was a slight, ever-so-subtle undercurrent of possessiveness to it. In most people that would be fine, but in someone like Skadi, who was unpredictable at the best of times and had enough raw power to cause a lot of trouble if she got jealous, it might become a problem. With that in mind the Doctor approached the taller woman and laid a hand on her cheek, soothingly rubbing it. Skadi leaned into her palm, nuzzling it almost.

''I was just jealous, I suppose.'' The Doctor admitted, forcing herself to look into Skadi's eyes. ''Seeing you and Spectre together... I know we're close too, but I can't help but wonder that maybe...''

She trailed off, but Skadi seemed to understand – humming. Rather than speak Skadi leaned down more to her height, hands settling on her waist and forehead coming to rest against hers, leaving a mere inch between them. In the quiet of the bedroom their mutual breathing became all the louder, doubly so when Skadi ran a hand up her front – and then hooked an index finger into the Doctor's towel, tugging.

It unravelled and fell with a thump, pooling around her waist. The Doctor blushed scarlet as she was left standing naked in front of the taller woman but Skadi's ruby eyes were downright entrancing, sealing her movements and leaving her standing there stiffly. Like prey and predator Skadi took her time, that same hand shifting over to her left breast – fingerings pressing down right over her heart. She could feeling it thumping loudly, undoubtedly.

''You are mine.'' Skadi said softly, not breaking eye-contact for even a second. ''Don't forget that, Elena.''

The use of her real name sent shivers through Doctor Elena; just as much as the feeling of Skadi's lips brush against her own. On instinct she grabbed onto the taller woman, holding her close, their lips so close all it would take is a little nudge to get them to kiss – and in the end it was Skadi who closed the distance between them, connecting their lips at last. Even though it was a slow thing Elena all but melted into it, shudders racing through her body and coaxing a soft whimper out of the shorter woman.

Skadi drew back after a second, both of them inhaling a quick breath – then without missing a beat she leaned in once more and kissed her again. Her hands moved to her shoulders and nudged her back, earning a muffled moan from Elena as she complied; one step after another carrying her backwards until they hit the edge of her bed, sending Elena falling down onto it with a startled yelp.

''Oof-!'' Skadi got down on top of her in an instant, snatching her wrists and pinning them to the bed. ''S-Skadi?''

''Mine.'' Was all the Aegir said.

Faster than Elena could respond Skadi dove back down again, reclaiming her lips in a fierce kiss. The brunette moaned into the kiss and reciprocated happily, submissive as the taller woman made out with her – their lips parting and reconnecting several times between breaths. After the fifth kiss in a row Skadi shifted back slightly, eyes locked with hers as she lowered her head down – and Elena mewled in surprise as Skadi took her right nipple into her mouth, sucking on the perky nub.

Shivering Elena could only lay back against the bed, enduring the tingling pleasure that teased her chest as Skadi swapped over to her other nipple, sucking on that nipple too. Both hands cupped her large breasts from below at the same time, groping her sizeable tits and squeezing stilted moans from her throat. The Aegir was good; applying just the right amount of pressure and sucking just strong enough to make Elena all but melt into the sheets, mewls and moans escaping her in plentiful amounts.

''A-Ahh~ Skadi~'' Elena whined out, in bliss.

The taller woman just hummed, swirling her tongue around her left nipple before taking it back into her mouth, giving it a strong suck. Her lips grazed off of her nipple a moment later and ran down the underside of her breast, kissing down her bare stomach and coaxing little gasps out of Elena's lips. Skadi moved her hands down as she shifted back, keeping a firm hold on Elena's fit sides and kissing down her front slower, taking the time to appreciate the faint muscles made evident by her taut stomach.

Until soon she ended up between her thighs. Gazing up at her partner Skadi slowly and methodically pushed Elena's legs apart, revealing her slit – and with little hesitation Skadi buried her face between her legs. Elena let out a startled squeak, tensing and tipping her head back as a wet, hungry tongue lashed at her sex; sliding along her slit slowly but with evident want. She gripped at the sheets and pulled them close, shudders spasming up through her as she felt Skadi spread her lips apart; her tongue stroking at her quivering pink flesh faster now.

Then two fingers grazed her entrance, and Elena buckled as they went inside her. The intrusions were slender but long; wiggling around her womanhood and fingering a surprised moan from the dark-haired Doctor's lips. She tried to relax, she really did, but just feeling Skadi's tongue licking at her folds or dragging itself over her clit melted her mind in ways her own fingers could never do, her eyes screwing so tightly shut it hurt.

''Ah... a-ahh, don't stop, d-don't stop~'' Elena whined out.

Skadi hummed in response, tilting her head slightly as she twisted her fingers around Elena's insides, the movement making her stomach seize and a moan force itself out of her throat. Pleasure rippled through her in waves, winding her insides up and purging her mind of all thought – soon tempting both of her hands down onto Skadi's head. The swordswoman's hat fell off as a result but neither cared in that moment, both of them lost in their lust – and Elena, lost in the bubbling heat spreading through her whole body.

The swordswoman didn't give her a chance to catch her breath nor a moment of reprieve. With relentless strokes of her tongue she wound her up, leaving her nether lips glistening-wet with saliva and her insides quivering with pleasure – Skadi's two fingers pumping into her relentlessly. She spiced her movements up with an idle sort of curiosity, sometimes curling them or twisting them about in ways that withered Elena's voice into a whimper of pure want, her toes curling as she endured the pleasurable movements inside her.

''S-Skadi...!'' Elena gasped out, breath hitching. ''R-Right there!''

Curious Skadi obliged, thrusting her fingertips up against a certain spot inside that made Elena utterly melt into the sheets – her soft gasps escalating into sharp moans of pleasure, her cries barely muffled when she turned her head and buried her face into the sheets. Skadi just took that as a challenge, her fingers thrusting into her faster and her tongue lashing at her clit more actively, stimulating the little nub even as Elena writhed with uncontrollable bliss-

''Ah~!''

-until with a sharp cry Elena finally orgasmed from the feeling. Spasms rippled through her fit frame as she orgasmed, both hands shoving Skadi's face into her crotch and riding out her explosive climax. The Aegir merely kept pumping her fingers into her spasming sex, dragging her climax out and sending fresh jerks twitching through Elena's frame, her legs lifting and toes curling tight.

Then all at once she collapsed back against the bed with an explosive exhale, moaning dumbly – mind fried from her powerful orgasm. ''Ahh~''

Humming Skadi pulled back from her crotch, idly pulling her fingers out and staring at them – before popping them in her mouth and sucking them clean. Elena blushed scarlet at the sight but was too out-of-breath to say anything; left just laying there inhaling lungfuls of air. After a long moment Skadi popped her fingers back out of her mouth and shifted upright, turning her gaze onto Elena as the dark-skinned woman sat up-

-and in a burst of movement grabbed Skadi and pushed her down onto the bed. Skadi blinked, barely surprise and offering no protest as Elena got on top of her – knowing the shorter woman wouldn't hurt her. That fact became clear as Elena dove down and kissed the taller woman, earning a softer sort of hum from Skadi as she reciprocated. Slowly Elena started to run her hands over Skadi, tugging and pulling articles of cloth off one by one, undressing the submissive Skadi without one protest from the aforementioned swordswoman.

Until soon Skadi was left nude beneath her. Leaning back Elena took a good long moment to appreciate her lover's body, from her slim waist to wide hips and long legs, her gaze settling on the other woman's chest. Lust reignited itself in her heart and she wasted no time in leaning down, pecking Skadi on the lips – before promptly diving lower and taking Skadi's right nipple into her mouth, sucking on it.

''Myn...'' Though she said nothing the soft shudder that lanced through Skadi was arousing all the same.

Emboldened by the sight Elena sucked on it more, moving her right hand down at the same time and rubbing Skadi's sex. Her fingers glided between her nether lips easily, a bit of arousal already dampening her folds and encouraging Elena to focus more on her clit – rubbing her fingertips against it attentively. A soft groan bubbled up out of Skadi's throat at that, her head lolling to the left and then to the right, becoming restless.

Elena took that as encouragement, swapping over to Skadi's other nipple and lavishing that one with licks too. She pursed her lips and sucked, she swirled her tongue around it, she planted a string of kisses around it – she was equal parts passionate and gentle, teasing more sighs and grunts out of Skadi, the mask of stoicism withering in the face of such pleasure; heat colouring her cheeks. Elena worked her fingers more as well, shifting them further down and pushing two digits inside Skadi's now-wet sex, relishing how hot her insides felt as they clamped down upon her intruding fingers.

''Ah... Elena...'' The way she breathed her name left the dark-skinned woman blushing.

Shifting upright Elena brought their faces close – and promptly mewled as Skadi yanked her down into a sudden, but not unwanted kiss; their mouths mashing together passionately even as she kept jamming her fingers into Skadi's glistening pussy. The taller woman shuddered and pressed herself back into the bed, one hand wandering down to grope Elena's own boobs, roughly fondling them but coaxing a mewl from the brunette all the same.

Daringly Elena adjusted her hand slightly, getting her fingers into position. Then with a slow hum she pushed a third finger inside of Skadi, earning a soft, stifled groan from the taller woman as all three digits pushed deep inside her – stirring up her insides with every eager roll of her wrist. Her thumb wasn't idle either and rubbed her clit, teasing the bundle of nerves with quick, eager flicks of her thumb and coaxing more vocal sounds from Skadi; grunts becoming soft groans and hums becoming moans.

''Heh. Like it when I do that?'' Elena teased, gaining some confidence as she drew circles around Skadi's clit – building anticipation before the inevitable flick or rub.

''Y-Yes...'' Skadi exhaled out, shudders making her back arch.

The swordswoman shuddered, her insides becoming more taut and her stomach firm; only exciting Elena further, hastening her fingers and coaxing out more honest noises from the tall Aegir. Slick flesh clamped down on her digits and she curled her fingers eagerly, rubbing her fingertips up against one spot that made Skadi moan the most, her chin dipping into her collarbone and her breathing becoming feathery-light and equally as short, her expression soon twisting-

''Mn!''

-until at last Skadi orgasmed, a sharp jerk preluding the powerful spasm that made her writhe against the sheets. Her wet walls clenched around Elena's fingers, her breasts heaved against the brunette's own, and soon their lips met in a rough, lust-addled kiss – both of them moaning into each other's mouths as they shared a moment.

By the time both of them broke off the kiss the initial intensity had begun to wane; secondary aftershocks twitching and travelling through her body, leaving her jittery and restless. Deep red hues coloured Skadi's face and her ample chest heaved with every gulping breath, the arousing sight enticing Elena to shift down and lay her head upon her lover's bust, using them almost like pillows. Skadi didn't protest and just laid a hand on her head, weaving her fingers through her hair.

For what felt like a small eternity they remained like that – neither speaking, not that they needed to. They were so close that words weren't needed... in most cases, anyway.

One case, Elena decided, needed some clarification.

''So... are we like a couple now, or...?''

Skadi blinked slowly, humming. ''I thought we already were.''

''Ah... is that so...''

A ghost of a smile flickered across Skadi's face and she snaked her hand down; grasping Elena by the name and pulling her up until they were at eye-level.

''Mine.'' Was all Skadi whispered.

A kiss sealed the kiss, and within moments Skadi rolled herself on top of Elena, intent on marking her to make sure of that.

[END]