"I've been thinking," Elesse says on one of those occasions, Anakin's head in her lap and the hand she's not using to hold a datapad tangled up in Anakin's hair, "about your name, my dear."

She'd be purring, if she had the right vocal chords. Instead she's making a pleased humming noise.

But the mention of her name brings her out of her blissful meditation. It's something she's craved ever since learning about her full relationship with Elesse -

It feels like an important part of being her girlfriend's daughter.

"Did you pick one?" she asks excitedly.

"I think so. Not the name I would have chosen for my infant, but one that accounts for the woman I know you to be."

Beam! And anticipatory wiggle. 

She leans down to place a kiss on her daughter's forehead.

"Nexuha. My little kitten, so fierce with her smile."

!!!

Kiss!!!

Ah good, she likes it.

And break to nuzzle and say: "Thank you, mom."

"You are most welcome, my dear Nexuha."

Nnnnf.

She slides off her mother's lap to kneel before her, looking up at her with flushed cheeks and a bright smile and eager eyes. "Please let me thank you properly."

Elesse sets the datapad down. "I could never refuse you."

Best mom (and Nexuha gets to be such a good girl for her).

And cuddles after? 

Of course. Cuddles and pets.

And happy purring Nexuha!

Perfection.

Alas, eventually Nexuha should probably get back to her duties...

Which makes her think...

"Elesse..." she says, voice quiet. "I - think I wanna tell Lily my name?"

"And where you received it?" she questions.

" - She's going to ask."

"You will need to have an answer for her."

"...She's going to get a lot of information from whatever I say or don't say."

"I - I and Sangua've gotten pretty far with just asking her to not pry into things. But - where I got my name is... That shouldn't be something I'm hiding? Or like - not answering or asking her not to pry will reveal a lot, since normally it'd be something I'd share. And I'm not - good at lying to her. - I don't think anyone is good at lying to her actually but she can always tell when I'm lying, and lying about where I got my name would be worse..."

Modeling how Lily models her is weirdly hard, but hiding Elesse being also Darth Sidious and Sangua being a Sith now has required Nexuha to step up her game there.

"Then perhaps it would be best to tell her it was me, kitten. Your good friend the Senator."

Soft kiss. "She might get a lot from that, too. I wouldn't let just anyone name me."

"Master Palpatine being who she is, we will have to give her something eventually. This seems... a better reason than some."

" - Would it be alright, if she found out about the - romantic relationship?"

"It would be. She's likely guessed by now, close as she is to you."

Little smile. 

"I'd like it if - I could tell her. You're really important to me and Sangua, and - we want our important people to know about each other, and I don't want to hide my feelings for you... Even if I can't exactly shout how much I love you from the rooftops just yet."

Kiss.

"Then tell her. We'll deal with it."

Kiss!

"Thank you, Mistress."

"As I said. Anything for you."

She might be a little late getting back at this rate, with how distracted she's getting kissing her Elesse.

Just one more thing to explain, alas.

Though there's really only one underlying explanation...

Ties everything up into almost as neat a bow as Elesse will do to Nexuha next time...

Mean, to threaten something like that just as she's leaving...

Got to keep Nexuha's attention somehow, doesn't she. There are so many competing interests...

"Not for this. Especially not for me kneeling..."

"That's what I like to hear, kitten."

Kiss! "Your kitten."

"All mine."

She melts into Elesse a little bit, a soft moan in her throat. 

Elesse enjoys it for a moment, then breaks off and spins Nexuha around by the shoulders. "Time to go, now."

Whine!

But: "Yes, ma'am..."

"Good kitten. Off with you." And a swat on the bum to send her on her way.

Giggle! 

And off with her. 

And not very much later, Elesse gets a message that Jedi Master Palpatine would like to speak with her. Casually and unofficially, and at her leisure.

Senator Vendar always has time for her, of course. Perhaps they could do lunch?

She'd be delighted. 

Wonderful. She will arrange reservations.

She's there a few minutes early. 

Then she'll be seated by the time Elesse joins her.

"Master Palpatine. So good to see you again."

"Senator Vendar." She stands to greet her. "It feels longer than it's been."

"Time plays funny tricks on us all. Please, sit." She takes a chair. "Have you ordered yet?"

"Just a drink."

Then a pot of tea for the Senator. Appetizers, entree... Best to leave dessert as only a possibility for now, she feels.

See how the main course goes. 

Indeed.

They do brew an excellent cloudberry infusion here, would Master Palpatine care for a cup?

If it comes with Sentator Vendar's recommendation - of course. 

Then she will pour a cup for her dining companion. "I'm flattered you think so highly of my tastes."

"I've never known you to have poor taste."

"One does one's best, of course."

Smile.

"Though speaking of your tastes..."

"Yes?"

"My padawans told me you named them."

Elesse takes a sip of her tea, hiding a tiny smile. "They asked. I could hardly refuse something like that."

She raises an eyebrow. Then: "I want to hear from you how you'd describe your relationship with them," she says, quietly. "What do you feel for them, truly?"

"I love them." This is one of the most honest things Lily has ever heard her say.

"And so you began a relationship with them."

"Mm. Did they tell you that, too, or did you infer?"

"I asked."

"Then if you needed confirmation, you may consider it received."

"They're underage," she says, quietly. 

"They made their own decision."

She raises an eyebrow. 

"And it is one I happen to appreciate very much."

"Is this a problem for you?"

Her stern demeanor fades as she smiles. "Oh, not at all," she says lightly. "With how much time you're spending together... I'm just glad to have something I could blackmail you with - if you hurt them."

"Not very Jedi-like of you."

"I'm avoiding judging based solely on conventional morality, rather relying on my own logic and judgment, and I'm also keeping my options open. I'd say it's very Jedi-like of me."

"You should have been a politician, Master Palpatine."

"It'd be unfair to almost every other politician, though, to compete against me."

"True. I should thank you, then, for allowing me to have a successful career."

"You might give me a run for my money, at least."

"That's very kind of you to say."

Smile. "Though I like things the way they are - I wouldn't want your job, though you might want mine."

"I'm not sure I'm cut out for Jedi work."

"There are few certainties in life - but I think you'd be very talented at it."

"I'd certainly do my best."

"All that we can do."

"Indeed."

"Though I must admit, my picture of what it is you actually do all day between brokering trade deals and blackmailing Senators is a little hazy."

"I can tell you more, if you'd like," she teases. 

"I would."

She'll start with stories from training Sangua and Nexuha, then. 

She's sure they were a right little terror.

Absolutely so. 

Good to know some things don't change.

Though some things have...

Mm. Yes.

" - They've grown a lot," she says. "That's been my greatest joy as a Jedi, in truth. Seeing them blossom."

"They are each a remarkable young woman, in their own way."

"They are."

And, more quietly:

"I did used to worry a lot about Sangua - she's never... Fit in well with the Jedi, and I could tell she wasn't content. But she's grown far happier since meeting you - and that is something I'm very grateful to you for."

"She needed a space of her own, I think. A way to develop different interests than Nexuha."

"Though I doubt it's the politics she's interested in..."

"My interests are diverse."

She makes an interested, inviting noise.

"I think it was the nature vacations that grabbed her. She likes the hiking, being alone. And the art studios."

"A wealthy patron to fund her creative pursuits?"

"Something like that, perhaps."

"She's started pretty aggressively giving paintings away to her friends - our suite's walls are already full."

"And mine. I may have enabled a monster."

"A beautiful monster, though."

"I'll not disagree. Even as I am considering more properties just for the wall space."

"Somehow I doubt that's discouraging her - especially if you give her input into the architecture."

"Ah, so that's where I've been going wrong."

"In giving her input, or not unleashing her to design your dream home?"

"Not unleashing her. The distraction might give me time to catch up."

"And she'd enjoy herself, and you'd have a master-class home at the end."

"I'll be sure to invite you for a visit."

"I'd be delighted."

"I'll pencil that in to the schedule."

"I'm looking forward to it."

Elesse turns the conversation to lighter matters for the rest of the lunch, and bids Palpatine a courteous farewell at the end of it.

She does the same. 

That went... not as badly as it could. It may be they will be able to find a stable balance.

Nexuha and Sangua sure hope so. 

And, speaking of, Lily mentioned to Sangua something about a house...

They were wondering if she might have architectural aspirations.

Absolutely. 

Then the first step will be considering location. Senator Vendar can purchase one of a selection of plots...

...or it might be nice to have a Sith hideout.

Or a nice isolated villa for Senator Vendar with a secret lair under it... Or a townhouse somewhere artsy for Nexuha and the Senator, and a hideout somewhere off the beaten path for the Sith... Sidious should let her do some evil architecture, she has ideas.

Very interesting ideas. She wants to see what her apprentice will do with the idea of a secret lair.

Depends on if Sidious wants it integrated into her house with Nexuha.

It would fit with the other aspects of her relationship with both of her girls.

And it'll be an interesting challenge...

Enough to keep her entertained?

Maybe. They'll have to see. 

Brat.

"And you love it." Bratty kiss.

"For whatever reason." Hungry kiss.

Mmmm tasty teacher. (Nibble.)

Cheeky little student.

Is that an invitation for more nibble?

Why not. She deserves it.

Nibble nibble bite, and she pushes her teacher into the wall. Or tries to, at least. 

Sidious plays along. "Show me what you've learned, apprentice," she purrs, wrapping her arms firmly around Sangua's waist.

Afterwards: "Thanks, for letting me - take control."

Hair pets.

"You've earned my trust."

Awwww now she's blushing! "I love you."

"I love you too, my dear."

Heee.

"I'm going to design the best secret lair for us. It should have dungeons. Well stocked and thoroughly kitted out dungeons."

"Should I be planning to find inmates?"

"You'd need to run your acquisition methods by Nexuha's sensibilities..."

"I'm sure we can find some sort of satisfactory arrangement."

"She and Maul can fill the cells in the meantime."

"An adequate measure, while terms are negotiated."

"Might help persuade her of some things."

"It would be valuable experience."

"Show her the inherent value of being our prisoner."

"Create your design with that in mind, hm?" she laughs.

"Among other things."

"That's my girl."

Speaking of other things... They're going to need an art studio with a lot of storage, and really nice tall ceilings (with room for her paintings), and a sunroom with very warm tiles for sprawling on... A library...

"I think the library should have a built-in playground," she teases, "Though maybe we can have a separate office with the more somber tomes."

"One for fun and one for business?"

"And ones for different moods... Honestly nothing's preventing us from having all the libraries..."

"Though l'll - wanna talk to Nexuha about the playground idea..."

"She has been... seeming like she'd appreciate that kind of thing recently."

" - Yeah."

"It's... I dunno. I used to be the young one, but it felt like - I was us before Lily found us, and I retreated, and I never really got a chance to grow up? And now I'm growing up, and I don't want to be a kid again."

"Nexuha... She's interested? But I'm not really sure why, like obviously she kinks on the uh - relationship thing - but I think it's... Dunno. More. - You should actually just ask her."

She nods. "Next time I see her."

"You're mine right now."

"Indeed I am." Kiss.

Kisses! 

Kisses.

But not all is fun and games for a Lord of the Sith, at least, not one who still must answer to another who calls himself her master. His plans for a renewed empire proceed, and Sidious must play her assigned role. For this, she must make use of her position on the Jedi Advisory committee in the Senate. Her task is to keep a certain list of Jedi (among them, Mace Windu and Lily Palpatine) either occupied on Coruscant or assigned to missions at the far edge of the Outer Rim. She is also to use every means at her disposal to disrupt, interfere with, and cause chaos in Jedi-sponsored endeavors in the Core and Near Rim.

It's... A concerning priority list, and one that'll be hard to disrupt without throwing suspicion on Sidious... (Nexuha is fronting for this; she's better at this sort of grand scale thinking.)

Which is almost certainly part of the point... Her read on Thanaton is that he's becoming stressed, paranoid. His work is being disrupted and he is tasking her with this to be sure she's not the one behind it or force her to expose herself.

...Nexuha doesn't want Sidious to bear the full brunt of his suspicion, but... She also doesn't want to harm the Jedi, especially not her loved ones like Lily and Mace. "Though... Those two can take care of themselves, if they have to."

"I should hope so. If two masters of their caliber cannot, there is little hope for the Order, with or without my aid."

Giggle. "And I wouldn't exactly object if you kept Lily tied up somewhere close to you..."

"Oh, but I don't have anywhere to display her just yet. Can't exactly have a Jedi Master in bondage in the corner of Senator Vendar's office now, can I?"

Blush. "Maybe not..."

"I'll do my best to keep her safe and on-planet, my darling, much as she might hate me for it."

"Maybe I'll just ask her to stick around so I can learn more about Coruscanti politics... Take over some of your burden."

"That would be one way of attacking it. Keep her suspicions off me for a time..."

"Delegate the tying up."

"If you'd prefer to see it that way."

"I just might."

"I'll make a note of it, Nexuha."

"Thank you, Mistress." Kiss! 

Kiss.

And, shortly thereafter, Nexuha is delighted to report that Lily has decided to take over as the Jedi Temple's official liason to the Senate, allowing the aging Jedi currently in that role to retire early. There'll be a period of overlap, of course, and it means 'Anakin Skywalker' will likely finish her years as a padawan with a pretty intensely diplomatic focus. 

Wonderful news. She looks forward to working with them in an official capacity.

She does as well - she's developed a very keen interest in politics lately. 

Senator Vendar will do her best to ensure the padawan's education is completed to the highest standard.

She has every faith in that. 

And how is Master Palpatine making the transition? Settling in smoothly, one hopes. The Senate is not always as... divisive, as some of her more famous missions, though it has its moments.

She seems to be taking to it like a fish to water - her existing contacts help of course, but, well. 

She wasn't kidding about being able to politic circles around everyone here. She's terrifyingly good at this, actually. By ten days in, she's made a large number of good impressions, strengthened existing ties, and broadly convinced people that she's totally harmless and maybe a bit naive.

She's also using the chance to give her padawan a lot of leeway, encouraging her to make friends among the Senators and staffers, develop useful relationships for the future.

(She's also very, very busy, so Thanaton has technically gotten what he asked for. Though he might be unhappy again if she somehow gets herself elected Chancellor.)

She's doing almost too well in all her busy-ness, actually. Senator Vendar has to send out a memo to her office politely reminding everyone who they work for.

(She's also experiencing some unexpected snags in some of the Sith-backed legislation she's been trying to push through via various proxies. Which, she expected that. But less than two weeks in? Really? She's going to have to have some of Sidious's connections squeezing more, just to make up ground.)

Two of the snags resolve themselves (with a little help from Sidious's connections), albeit with sneakily inserted lines that reverse a lot of their Sith-favorability. But hey. That happens all the time, doesn't it? One of the common hazards of the Senate, and a trick everyone uses. Elesse's office even catches one before it goes to a committee vote, in enough time that she can get her proxies to trigger another round of revisions.

(...Someone is definitely using the light side of the Force in this here building. Elesse would be hard-pressed to notice it if she wasn't so familiar with Nexuha. However. It is possible someone is cheating.)

She shouldn't cheat back. She doesn't even care about the agenda she's supposed to push here. As long as she loses slowly, subtly enough that Thanaton doesn't notice, her own goals will be well served.

Stars above, she wants to cheat back so badly. And what's the point of being Sith if you can't indulge yourself, just once in a while?

So she does. Quietly, deniably, as Senator Vendar. More loudly as Sidious. Still using pawns and proxies, still keeping the word 'Sith' to the shadows and darkness, making the trail point past her towards Thanaton as much as she can...

But Master Palpatine will have to work harder.

She's being challenged, that's for sure - Elesse and Sidious, between the two prongs, manage to slow her down. Force her to act more subtly. Perhaps even work on subverting or blocking some of Sidious's tricks first. (But she's a challenge in turn.)

It's almost... fun, this dance.

Master Palpatine, if nothing else, seems to be enjoying her time in the Senate (and the opportunities to invite Senator Vendar out to lunch). 

That is a bonus. She's a delightful conversationalist.

The feeling is mutual. 

She's glad they can find some common ground here.

One of many fields. 

(...So when are her mom and teacher planning to start fucking?)

They... aren't?

Is she sure about that? 

Well. She was.

'Cause this sure looks like flirting to Nexuha.

An interesting assessment. Has Nexuha given the same to Elesse's counterparty?

Not yet, though she's pretty sure Lily doesn't need to be told that she's trying to seduce Elesse.

Perhaps they've been playing a different game all along, unbeknownst to Elesse.

Maybe, maybe not. (Nexuha thinks 'yes.')

Hm. Don't spoil it, please.

She won't! 

Uh huh. She'll just have to trust her daughter on this one.

It's a pinky promise.

So be it.

Giggle kiss! And tiny wiggle. (Her Force signature seems to be doing that thing where she drifts a bit more childish.)

Pet pet.

"There was something I wanted to ask you about, Nexuha."

Snug. "What is it, mom?"

"I've noticed your presentation has been skewing younger, over the past little while. Is there anything you want to talk about?"

" - Uh."

"Yeah. I - we should talk about that..." Though it's very awkward. 

"I'm here for you, Nexuha."

Snuggle.

"I - think it's that..."

"Sangua has all our childhood memories? And I still don't regret the life we've had, but - I'm curious? Not in a wanting to go back kind of way, I like who my life has made me, and I like being older sometimes, but..."

"You want to be with your mother again?"

Giggle! "I'm with my mother right now, but - "

"Yeah."

"I wanna be your kid. Maybe a bit spoiled." Teasing kiss. 

"I think we've got that second part handled."

"And not the first?"

"There is room for growth."

"Yeah."

"I'd - like to... Experiment? With being a kid sometimes, though - would that change things?"

"Do you want it to?"

"...I don't know for sure. Do you want it to?"

Kiss. "I think that I do not, my little Nexuha."

Shiver!!! 

"Mmm, I don't wanna have to - think a lot or be responsible or anything when I'm being younger? But - " Kiss. "I want to be your very spoiled little girl."

"That can be arranged, kitten."

Squirmy kitten!

Seems like Elesse will have to do something about those wiggles...

But mommyyyyyy...... Nexuha wants to wiggle.

Maybe she'll just give her even more reason to.

Best mommy.

So glad she thinks so.

Cute little girl.

She is. 

And life spins on. Master Palpatine continues her slow dance through the Senate, allows her padawans plenty of time to spend with their girlfriend while still making sure Nexuha keeps up with her training as a Jedi and Sangua with her general education, all in all seems thoroughly distracted...

And then, some time later, Senator Vendar sees a very strange clip from a news bulletin. Something about an argument over a podrace resulting in a deadly lightsaber fight, except no Jedi were involved (probably), and it'd be getting more attention except for how its swamped by the bigger news of an entire nearby planetary system's government being implicated in slave trafficking and an attempted rebellion by the populace about this and an attempted military coup supposedly in support of the popular revolt but very much not approved by said revolt, and a very severe Mace Windu trying to keep the sides from murdering each other. He makes a dashing figure in front of the camera. He was also supposed to be on the far reaches of the Outer Rim on a diplomatic mission, not here. 

(Also, Thanaton has missed a meeting with Sidious.)

Has she...?

Oh stars. She did.

Ha! Hahahahaha! It worked! She set the Jedi on the Sith, and Palpatine killed him! Sidious won.

Might explain the sealed message delivered to Sidious later that day via one of her proxies she hadn't thought was compromised, which when opened simply reads:

Your move, now. 

And is signed with a sketch of a water-lily. 

So, the game continues.

Sidious has several dozen bouquets of flowers, enough to fill a small room, delivered to Palpatine's quarters at the Jedi Temple. Lilies as the centerpieces, with other flowers expressing gratitude, triumph, strength, intelligence.

Several of Sidious's other proxies, agents, and the like receive a single lily, or a card with a picture of a lily. Their names, organized in the order Sidious finds out about the gifts (which is different than the order sent or received in), spell:

LET'S GET LUNCH

(And some of the Sith-friendly bills passed previously get highlighted as something to possibly overturn or amend by a few different committees.)

How elaborate. She's got quite the flair for the dramatic.

Sidious can't allow such a deep knowledge of her network to go unchallenged, so... She orders Master Palpatine takeout. The really bad kind, where everything on the menu is deep-fried, at least fifty percent grease by volume, and nothing costs more than four credits.

Senator Vendar helps get a couple of those bills amended, and, just before the next recess, calls Lily to invite her to see the villa Sangua had designed for her on Alderaan. Construction was just completed.

She seems to be currently eating bad takeout she's stacked up in the minifridge in her suite. What a thoughtful gift.

"I'd love to see it. Are Nexuha and Sangua joining us?"

"That is the plan."

"And- I will try to arrange for more, ah, palatable meals."

She shoves a cold breaded mystery """vegetable""" in her mouth, at least managing to swallow before saying, "No idea what you're talking about."

"...I see."

"Though if Nexuha is cooking..."

"No, no, I'm not sure you deserve it any more."

"Senators shouldn't be judgmental of other beings' sustenance habits," she says, and eats another mystery object. 

"That might be relevant if I employed Nexuha's cooking skills in a Senatorial capacity. Which I don't. This is me speaking as a private citizen, my right to do enshrined in the constitution of the Republic."

"So you don't want to rescue me from my unrefined palate?"

"Honestly Lily, I'm concerned you're already past saving. Do you get special Jedi training on how to survive eating those sorts of things, or...?"

"Being able to politely eat anything put in front of me is a very essential skill on certain missions."

"So yes. My goodness."

"A bigger challenge than you can handle?"

"The problem is clearly systemic, endemic to the Jedi Order."

"Sounds like you're giving up, then."

"Merely regrouping. I need to consider my angle of attack carefully. One does not undermine such an organization overnight."

"You could start with treating me to a nice dinner..."

"I'll be sure to lay in the appropriate ingredients."

"I'll look forward to it."

"We will see you on Alderaan. Until then, Master Palpatine."

"Until then, Senator Vendar." And she logs off the call. 

And Elesse gets in touch with her daughter. They've a private party to plan.

Some very extensive celebration is in order. Has her mom considered retiring, actually, she'd be a very hot librarian.

She just might, depending on how Lily takes this approach to her request for lunch with Darth Sidious.

Does Nexuha's mom realize she can flirt with women in other ways than complicated schemes? 

That sounds like less fun.

Well, if she's having fun...

She is.

Her daughter will support her in this, then. 

(She should play a trick on Lily with the private party...)

Beyond revealing herself to be Darth Sidious?

Well if she's sure she wants to do that... It's the kind of trick she can only pull once though...

But she can share Nexuha more than once.

Oh, that would be interesting. Elesse would love to see Lily's reaction to her cute little padawan, all helpless and tied up...

(Shiver...) Tempting her to violate her oaths as a Jedi...

Delicious, no?

A very clever next move. 

So happy she approves.

Perhaps they had better do some practice, pick the perfect pose...

Mmmm yes. 

She's going to be such a pretty lure for Lily...

Entirely irresistible.

Elesse can hardly wait for Lily to show up.

She's as early as always, once the appointed day arrives for her to come to Alderaan. She exchanges the usual pleasantries with Elesse, then: "Has my padawan slipped out?"

"Oh, no. She got wrapped up in something, wanted to have a surprise for you. Let me give you the tour, and I'm sure we'll catch up to her."

"You're teasing me now, aren't you?"

"Just a little. Please, come in. Can I take your bag?"

"Yes, of course." She passes her - surprisingly heavy - suitcase over and steps all the way inside. "Now... I was promised a tour?"

Elesse shows no sign of strain with the suitcase. "Of course. The guest suite is this way..." And they can drop Lily's things off there and allow an opportunity to refresh herself, before passing by the dining room to the sitting room, with several examples of Sangua's art already adorning the walls. "This is one of my favorite parts," she confides to Lily, and taps a particular corner of one of the frames, revealing a hidden staircase in the wall.

She admires the art as they walk, clearly recognizing the style - and several pieces. 

"Oh?" she asks, sounding amused. "I'm sure Sangua had a lot of fun adding secret passages..."

"An entire hidden house, in fact, or near enough." She gestures down the stairs. "After you, Master Palpatine."

She descends, clearly eager to see what will be revealed. 

It should be most entertaining. "Take the door to your left," she advises (that being where she stashed Nexuha).

The look she gives Elesse is only a little suspicious. Still, she does as Elesse says. 

Inside, a room best described as, yes, a sex dungeon. Human sized cages along one wall, racks of whips, cuffs, ropes, and various other implements on another, leather furniture and frames for supporting people in unusual positions. In the center of the room are two thick columns, spaced a fair distance apart (longer than Lily's padawan is tall) and studded with hardpoints to which restraints may be attached.

Nexuha is currently slung between these, rope carefully and lovingly wrapped around the frothy lingerie giving her an illusion of modesty. Not that she could tell she might want to care about that, what with the gag and the blindfold and noise-cancelling earbuds.

She freezes! And makes a soft, curious sound. (And almost reflexively pokes her padawan in the Force.)

"Oh dear. Who left this girl here, all helpless and vulnerable, where anyone could walk in and do anything they wanted to her?"

(Warm fuzzy floaty Nexuha! Who doesn't really poke back but is definitely so warm and fuzzy and drifting pretty deep in sub space.)

Strangled half laugh. 

"This is my surprise?"

"Do you like it?"

"Has a certain appeal..."

Elesse hums. "She was very excited for this, you know. Begging me on her knees to share her with you."

"Not that I can confirm that with her right now..." 

"Come now, Lily," Elesse purrs. "Don't you trust me?"

Fond smile. "With Nexuha, I do."

Elesse steps close in behind Lily and whispers in her ear. "Take advantage. I know you want to."

Tiny shiver, and little gasp. "Perhaps..." she murmurs, before stepping forward to trail her fingers over Nexuha's bare calf. 

The muscle jumps.

The first step.

She's clearly decided to take quite a few steps beyond that, focusing though on using her hands to torment Nexuha rather than the Force or the implements around the room. Soft touches, slaps... Exploring every bit of exposed skin before beginning to carefully unwrap her lingerie (without untying her, of course)...

And, a soft murmur to Elesse: "This somewhat makes my blackmail against you useless..."

"You don't think we've moved beyond that, Lily? I'm almost hurt."

"I don't give up blackmail on just anyone," she teases. 

She laughs. "Well then. I'm flattered. Would it help if I joined in, or do you want our Nexuha to yourself a while longer?"

"I'd like you to join."

"I was hoping you'd say that."

"Really? I wouldn't have guessed."

"I thought Jedi were supposed to be perceptive." Elesse pinches Lily's waist as she passes to wrap a hand around Nexuha's neck and squeeze gently.

Mmmmmm!!!

Hmm...

"Anything you don't want to share with me?"

"Nothing springs to mind... We've worked well together, over the years."

They'll work well together here too, then.

Nothing would please her more.

And Nexuha will surely appreciate their combined efforts.

She seems to, from the small twitches and muffled moans. 

Good, good.

But Elesse wants to be sure not to neglect Lily, as well.

She's enjoying just tormenting her padawan.

And looking good while doing so.

One of her many talents. 

Elesse appreciates it.

She's welcome to express that appreciation, if she wants. 

You know, she thinks she will. Elesse will attend to Lily, and hopefully distract her only a little from her ministrations to Nexuha.

Multitasking is within her skillset, fortunately. 

Maybe they should remove the blindfold and earbuds, let Nexuha appreciate what's happening around her.

She hums, considering it. 

"I think she'd be excited for the show."

"Though leaving her wondering what she missed, desperate for a repeat, has an appeal of its own..."

"Depends how exhibitionist you're feeling right now, I suppose."

Hum. "Not particularly... I like being mysterious, you know."

"Fair enough."

Kiss?

Kiss!

Tasty Jedi Master.

And a very tasty Senator - they make quite the pair, don't they? 

Indeed.

Sadly though, eventually even their endurance will run thin...

Shall they let Nexuha loose and clean up?

It'd be polite. 

Then they shall do so. Nexuha will be wanting lots of cuddles, from previous experience.

Her girlfriend is so very wise and correct and perfect. 

She's glad her little kitten is appropriately appreciative.

Downright worshipful, to the extent she has enough higher brain function. 

Most adorable.

(Is Lily recovering as well?)

Seems to be. She's stretched out languidly, mostly watching Elesse and Nexuha interact with a fond smile on her face. 

Very good.

When everyone's recovered a bit and Sangua feels like coming out, they can move on to the next stage.

A wider tour?

Indeed. There is much yet to show her.

Sangua has worked so hard (and been enabled so much by her girlfriend).

She's impressed! (And, in an aside, thanks Elesse again for helping Sangua blossom.)

It was her pleasure. Really, all she provided... (Slowly, carefully-

-she lets the durasteel grip she holds her dark side presence in slacken.) ...was a different perspective.

She tenses subtly, her gaze sliding more firmly to Elesse.

"Really?" she asks.