Kyp Durron raised his head abruptly from his datapad as the buzzer to Jaina's door went off. He sensed an eager presence waiting outside and rolled his eyes as he got up with a groan. Kyp pushed the button to open the door for Brodey and he was immediately bombarded with noisy chatter from the excited youth.

"Everything is all set up," Brodey said, grinning proudly at his master. "I got her some flowers, chocolates, and I even fixed up the inside of my ship. You know, just in case."

"Since when are we taking your ship?" Kyp challenged, crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"Well, it's your choice, but I would think you'd want to travel in one of the fastest ships in the galaxy. You never know when you might need that extra speed," Brodey clarified.

"I see. Now tell me again how something is supposed to go on between you and Anja with the rest of us in there with you?" Kyp teased, smiling dryly.

"It is equipped with an escape pod," Brodey said with a wink. "If it bothers you so much then you don't have to stick around."

"I intend to stick around. I want to watch you screw this up," Kyp laughed.

"Very funny," Brodey muttered. "So, what do you think of the outfit?"

"It looks like something a prince might wear," Kyp admitted. Brodey's clothing looked like it had cost quite a bit indeed. The cape was made from intricately woven strands of gold, silver, and electric blue, and it shimmered behind him as he walked. The designs on his tunic were even more impressive and it dawned on Kyp that the symbols actually told the history of Brodey's people. The electric blue was also present in the tunic as well as in a stripe down the side of Brodey's pant legs. Kyp soon found that the color, which was the most prominent one in the entire outfit, was causing eye strain. "The blue is a little too much, though."

"Not at all," Brodey said, his bright blue eyes twinkling slightly. "Wait until you see it inside the club. It was specifically designed to be worn while clubbing."

"I'm sure Anja is going to be most impressed by a date that glows blue," Kyp said snidely.

"I'm hoping to impress her with more than just my clothes," Brodey laughed, studying the condition of his smile in a mirror on the wall.

"I'm sure Anja will be just as impressed by your enormous ego."

"You're just jealous, Durron," Brodey snapped back. "A beautiful young lady asked me out and I'm going to make this the best night of her life."

"That's always good to hear," Called a voice from behind him. Anja had just entered, along with Jaina and Jag, and she was leaning up against the wall at the entrance to the living room. Brodey marveled at her new outfit and at the seductive way the ringlets of her newly-styled hair fell lazily against her chest. Despite his best efforts he found he couldn't ignore how low-cut the dress was, or that it was nearly translucent. Anja Gallandro had great power over him. She had effectively reduced him to mush. He continued staring at her as she stealthily approached him and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I like the blue," She whispered softly in his ear while running her fingers along the collar of his tunic. "It goes well with your eyes."

"I think it looks great with your dress," He breathed, still feeling like someone had punched him in the stomach and knocked the wind out of him.

"You think?" She asked, her lips drawing ever closer to his.

"Guys!" Jaina yelled loudly, jarring the two of them apart. "We need to hurry if we're going to get there on time!"

"Come on," Anja said with a smile as she took a discouraged-looking Brodey by the hand and led him out the door.

'Gods help me,' Thought Brodey to himself. 'I AM going to kiss this woman before this night is over!'

'Patience, my young apprentice,' Kyp mocked.

'Durron, for the last time. STAY OUT OF MY HEAD!'

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