Week 6: All's Fair In Love And...

(LEGACY comics - Mynock crew, OCs)

Gallant

Jariah peered out the Mynock's viewport, then flopped dejectedly into the co-pilot's seat. "I think I'd better stay on the ship."

"What you talkin' about? We're on Zeltros." Cade thumped him on the shoulder. "The pleasure planet. You kriffin' love it here."

"Thing is," Jariah ran his hand through his hair. "I kinda told Ahnah that I wouldn't...see...other girls. If you know what I mean."

Cade looked out into the hangar at the crowd beautiful women, some of which had already taken an interest in their arrival, then back at his friend. "Yeah buddy, you'd better stay on the ship."

Filial

"Oh, no you don't!" Deliah stomped into the cabin. "This is my family's centennial reunion and you both promised to come with me." Shoving Jariah's travel bag in his lap, she planted her finger in his chest. "You're the one who made that stoopa promise, so just keep yer pants on."

"That's harsh," he grumbled, tossing the bag over his shoulder. "I thought you was my friend."

Cade was waiting for them and palmed the hatch open when she approached with Jariah in tow.

Deliah glanced at him and did a double-take. "Did you brush your hair?" she asked incredulously.

Vexation

Among tents teeming with treats, Jariah planted himself at a sabacc table and Cade headed toward a drink when a striking young woman popped out of the crowd and hugged him generously. "Well, hello there! You must be Cade. I'm Deliah's cousin, Deidre, and I have someone you have got to meet," she said, grinning. "This is my brother - Dahn."

A tall red-skinned man joined them shook his hand enthusiastically. "Cade! You've finally come to visit!"

"Uh...right...Deidre?..."

He pulled his hand away and looked for Deidre but she was gone, replaced by a wall of smiling male relatives.

Sublime

He found Deliah with a group of swimsuit-clad ladies lounging around the pool. "You did this!" he growled, kneeling beside her.

"Did what, lover?" she asked drowsily.

Cade lowered his voice even further. "How'd you work it? Call ahead and make arrangements with your entire family?"

"Cade, dear!" a woman across the pool called. "Have you met Derrick, yet?"

"Ooooh, Derrick," Deliah cooed, sipping a fruit-colored drink. "I remember him from school. Give him our number, will you?"

"This is low, even for you," Cade hissed.

Deliah adjusted her sunglasses lazily. "I have no idea what you're talking about, darlin'."

Superficial

"All right, that's it! Truce. I surrender. Whatever. You win!"

Deliah picked at a fingernail. "I win?"

"Yes!" Cade plopped down on a secluded bench behind the main house. "You can have the upgraded power couplings."

"And?"

"And the new music console for your room."

"And?"

He glared at her. "AND the raayan hide seat covers, okay?"

"Now, then. Was that so hard?" She flashed a playful smile.

He looked away.

"Don't pout." She ruffled his hair. "Deidre is waiting for you by the pool."

"Wait. You knew -"

"I know you all too well, pateesa," she answered, sauntering away.

(A/N: For the record, no offense is intended in the reference to same sex relationships in this set, it's just that Cade likes the ladies. He likes ladies a LOT. )