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[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

[OOM: Upstairs in Zekk's room, Jaina goes to tell him she's leaving Milliways and the two realize that even with the mindmeld gone, they're still connected.]

There was a door there on the wall some minutes earlier and now, when Jaina rushes back downstairs after talking to Zekk, it's still there. It's there and this means she and Jag can leave and finally go home.

Which explains the big smile on her face and the impatient foot tapping as she waits by the bar for her husband to come downstairs with their belongings.

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[col-cardboard.livejournal.com]

Look! Coming down the stairs! Could it be?

YES. IT IS. Jag! Carrying two hastily packed bags and grinning like a fool because they are going home.

"Ready?"

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

She still can't get that grin off her face and she rushes over to him the minute she spots him heading down the stairs and across the bar.

Jaina grabs one of the bags, slinging it around her shoulder and nods. "What are we waiting for?"

[col-cardboard.livejournal.com]

"Then let's go," he says, shouldering his own bag and taking her hand.

The door is still there. They're going to make it out!

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

She giggles and holds on to his hand tightly as they rush towards the door in record time.

Jaina opens it a crack, just to make sure it works, and - when satisfied by the light peering through from the other side - she drops her bag to wrap an arm around Jag and give him a kiss. "I love you, Jagged Fel. No matter what happens next."

[col-cardboard.livejournal.com]

He leans down to return the kiss."I know, and I love you too. No matter what."

Jag smiles and picks up her bag. "Now let's go and see how much of the galaxy we've missed."

With that the two pilots cross over the threshold, back into their world. The door gives a satisfying click as it closes behind them.

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Millitimed to before exit/Jag arriving!]

"You look happy."

It was still vaguely creepy how her voice drifted from whatever corner/booth/chair she was lurking in at the time. Aeryn craned her neck to get a better glimpse of Jaina. Yes, still beaming.

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

Jaina laughs and nods, glancing at the door. The door. And then glances back towards Aeryn. "Your observational skills are sharp today."

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

"Every day and don't you forget it." Aeryn shot back, rising from her seat in one fluid motion.

"Tell me that look means you're much too pleased with the new wallpaper."

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

"I'm going home," Jaina replies after rolling her eyes at Aeryn. "Home."

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

"Home?" Aeryn echoed blandly.

"Forever?" Well Sawyer and Claire had never come back (that she saw) so...don't blame her for being paranoid.

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," Jaina replies cheerfully. "Back to Ossus and then, well, suppose where ever Jagged and I end up."

She still hopes Ossus, even if it means Jag will have to sacrifice his job. Whatever the decision, it won't be an easy one to make.

And then Jaina shakes her head quickly, realizing the second part to the question. "No, not forever. At least I hope not."

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

In the split-microt that Jaina answered, it occured to Aeryn that she was saying forever. That Jaina would walk through that door and never return.

Thankfully the Jedi continued.

"Good. Some people here would miss you, as irritating as you are."

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

Jaina flashes Aeryn a lopsided grin, shrugging cockily. "That your way of saying you actually really like me?"

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

Aeryn grinned. "Could be."

Beat.

"Except I was referring to Zekk. You know how he mopes when you are away."

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

"Right," Jaina drawls out sarcastically. "You've been a good friend too, Aeryn. I'll miss you."

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

Aeryn stood stiffly, moving from one foot to the other. Frell, these things weren't half awkward when no-one was going to die.

"It's impossible to get him to admit it, but I can tell."

Dammit Aeryn, say something nice.

"I...have a safe journey..."

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

"I've already seen Zekk." Jaina smiles softly, still able to sense him clearly in the Force. "He'll be fine."

She pauses, moving awkwardly away from her leaning position against the bar and shoving her hands into her pockets. "Thanks. You'll be okay without me here, eh?"

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

"I won't destroy the Bar or go off fighting Scarrans if that's what you're asking."

Aeryns face became serious, not unhappy, just thoughtful.

"I might go back myself. But likely you'll be back by then."

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

She chuckles and gives Aeryn a look that clearly says 'yeah kriffing right.'

"I hope so. As sick as I am of this place, I don't think I'd want to stay away too long."

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

"If you aren't back in a few monens, I will personally hunt you down."

It's supposed to be reassuring.

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

"If it means adventure, I'll take you up on that offer. By then, I'll probably have succumbed from a domestic teaching life."

She's joking. Mostly.

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure all it would take to perk you up would be the threat of an old friend visiting."

And a couple of high-grade explosives.

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

"You visiting would be more of a threat to Jag than to me."

Jaina grins and at the mention of her husband's name, automatically looks towards the stairs to see if he's down yet.

"Remind me to take you there sometime after Jag and I figure things out."

Like, where to live.

[just-a-soldier.livejournal.com]

"Just make sure there's something to do."

The thought of utter boredom while tiny Fels ran about underfoot. Yuck.

[jedipilot.livejournal.com]

Hey, Jaina wants those tiny Fels running about underfoot!

"What? The idea of a domestic life not exactly appeal to you?"