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in which danni learns what it means to be a sith (she's pretty sure it's friendship)
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"The Maker has plans," she says, "But they're not always predictive."

"The Force sounds very useful."

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"Yeah. There's physical stuff too, like you can use it to be faster and stronger, heal more quickly..."

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"How strong?"

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"Stronger than I look. I bet I could carry you around."

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"I'd like to see that."

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"Now?"

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"Seems a convenient time."

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"Here goes, then."

She scoops Rodanthe up, one arm beneath her legs and the other supporting her back.

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The balance is a little awkward given Rodanthe's sheer size - and she's significantly heavier than she should be, too, just from looking at her.

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Salacis staggers a little, but keeps her footing and starts walking again.

"How do you like it?"

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Entirely unhelpful languid sprawl. "You're very strong, yes."

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"I think for longer distances we'd have to come up with a better position, though."

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"It could use some refining," she says, "Which is quite fortunately also a skill of mine."

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"Oh, good."

She's starting to breathe more heavily.

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Amused smirk.

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Salacis makes it a little further before setting Rodanthe back down.

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"A good first attempt."

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"You'll have to help me improve for the next one."

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"I intend to."

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"I can't wait."

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"Good."

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(Sadly, it seems they'll be waiting for Salacis's Master - she's not there yet when the two arrive at the pick up location.)

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"Looks like we have some time to kill."

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"With more pleasant company than before."

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"And more range of motion than afforded by a stasis pod."

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