Corellian Holiday

[Daren & Donald Kail]

The Corellian capital was beautiful as it had always been. For Donald he couldn’t have asked for much more. He was tired from a long month of working in the senate for his run for Supreme Chancellor. This short break would do him good. He smiled and looked to his wife holding her in his arms. Their transport landed softly at their mansion and they went inside. Donald unpacked his bags and went straight to his office. He started working right away on some paper work. Even when on vacation Donald worked, but he found the surroundings more appealing. He sighed and drank his water, the media hadn’t taken a breath since the whole thing started. Donald couldn’t stand all the attention he was sure some reporter was standing outside his mansion now talking about him taking a vacation with his wife. He laughed to himself wondering where Betty was. He then quickly went back to work and sent a message to an old friend; Mr. Borgonia. He had much to tell him. He would be seeing him the next day, hopefully anyway. After that was done he continued his work on the military defenses of Corellia which were currently the best in the galaxy a fact he was proud of. His work would never end…that if Betty didn’t have plans.

[Talau the Ever-Lurking]

It hadn't taken them long to return to Corellia, and honestly, Bellatrix was glad they were back. Things seemed more normal here, more comfortable and laid back as opposed to the city planet of Coruscant where something was always happening. People here were happier as well, and that always made Betty feel better. As they landed behind their mansion, Betty had allowed Don to go his own way, as she went upstairs to unpack. Yawning from the long ride, she lay down on the bed on her stomach and put her head on her arms, waiting for sleep to take her....however...things were not going to go as planned. Nearly as soon as her eyes closed, her com link buzzed and she reached over to answer it.

Bellatrix Kail...how may I help you?

She said without thinking. The zeltron had answered the com like this for too long as a little girl at the palace, and similarly while in the navy. It wasn't until the voice came through on the other side that she sat bolt upright.

Hello dear...I do believe your husband just sent a message to mine about seeing us. Would you like to come over for dinner tonight perhaps? I'm afraid we're busy tomorrow you see...

Oh my! Mrs. Borgonia! Did Don really ask to see you both tomorrow? I had no idea! Well....we don't have anything planned for tonight...I'm sure I could tear him away from his work for a while.

The older woman laughed a bit and sounded pleased.

Yes, that would be good if you two came over...we've not heard much from anyone lately. Any way...how about you be here in an hour and a half?

Betty winced slightly at the older woman's words. Yes...she was sure they'd not heard from Jade or Aunna for some time now. Unfortunately, she knew why.

I'll be sure to tell him. I'll see you an hour and a half then.

With that, the two ended their conversation and Betty raced downstairs to see Don, knocking on his office door with a bit more force than she'd intended.

[Daren & Donald Kail]

Donald was trying to think of what he could possibly tell Jade's parents. He hadn't known Aunna as well as Jade and that made it more difficult. He knew he should tell them of he disaperance. But Jade he should say nothing of. He was walking on a fine line as it was with the infomation he had. It was far to dangerours, Aunna wouldn't be as hard to talk about. Hopefully they would take it well. Donald had the Jedi Iota after her and the Republic knew of her disaperance as well. Donald trusted the Jedi could handle the sitation. Before he could think of much esle Donald jumped up being yanked from his work. He looked upt to the door and smiled, "Yes Betty?" He knew it had to be something important if she had knocked that frantically he hoped she wasn't already going to bed. He got up and opened his door smiling at her,
"What is it?"

[Talau the Ever-Lurking]

Did you just message the Borgonias? They're asking us to dinner tonight...they want us there in an hour and a half Don...

She stated, seeming extremely flustered. Why did he have to go and do this the first day they were back? Didn't he realize just how much pain there was bound to be once the news was broken to them? No...of course he didn't...he wasn't empathic like she was...sighing and calming herself, she shook her head.

We'd better get ready if we'll be there on time.

She stated, calming herself down once again and shaking her head.

[Daren & Donald Kail]

Donald could tell she was upset and he sighed. He went over to her and held her,

"I'm sorry honey." Donald looked into her eyes and sighed, "I wanted to get it over with...before the military would tell them. They'd just send them a note and expect them to get over it. I wanted to do it myself before then."

Donald sighed and hugged her grabbing his coat. He didn't really want to go anywhere tonight but he didn't have much choice.

"I know it's not the best time for us to do it...but in the end I think they'll apprciate us telling them."
Donald tried to smile to reassure Betty but he doubt it did much good.

[Talau the Ever-Lurking]

She folded her arms across her chest and tilted her head to the side slightly. So he thought it was the right time to tell them eh? Well...she doubted that, but she'd leave it up to him to decide. Unfortunately, she remembered Jade's growing fear of his situation, and doubted his parents reactions were any small part of it.

Do you realize what this might do to him? Jade that is...if you tell them? He might not have told them everything you know....and for a good reason. I doubt a family as patriotic and military as that one will take his defection lightly Don. He might be disowned.

Just think about that on the way there.

For now, I need to get ready.

She stated, and headed back out of the room to get changed.

[Daren & Donald Kail]

Donald sighed and looked down too the ground. He grabbed his coat and wrapped it around him. He hadn't even planned to tell of Jade's defection. Just about his sister, he had assumed they would have already known about it for some reason. The Chancellor run had clouded his mind on civil matters. Hopefully he'd think clearly tonight. Betty seemed oddly on edge tonight and he didn't like it. He hoped she'd be calmed down by the time they arrived. He knew he was on an emotional powerkeg and he wouldn't lite a match...on purpose.

[Talau the Ever-Lurking]

Sighing, Bellatrix changed into a comfortable dress that floated about her in colors of vivid blues and greens. It didn't take her long, and while she changed, she tried to calm herself down a bit, hoping to prepare herself mentally for whatever emotions the night might bring. Walking down the stairs to the entrance hall, she took Donald's arm quietly and walked out the door to their waiting transport. Luckily it wouldn't be a long ride, since most of the royal and noble estates were all in the same area surrounding the Royal Palace.

[Daren & Donald Kail]

Donald could tell Betty was still upset but he tried not to let it bother him. He opened the door to the transport led them in. He sat down and relaxed and looked to her,
"Just relax Betty it'll be alright. I'm going to treat this very delicatly. I just feel they should know what's going on with their children." Then it finally hit him, Donald hadn't really even noticed what this was. This was a sitation just like his with Daren. They weren't getting any infomation on their kids as he had never learend of Daren's fate. This made him feel even more confused on the subject. He sighed and just tried to clear his head. He tried not to chuckle when he thought about a time when Daren had tried to teach him to meditate. Now he wish he would have taken up his son's offer.

[Talau the Ever-Lurking]

I hope so Don....but you know....sometimes....

She sighed and gazed intently out the window.

Sometimes it's just better not to know....

She stated quietly as she watched the large home of the Borgonia family swing into her view. It wasn't large enough to be called a mansion....at least not to the other nobles of Corellia, but it was still huge to her. Everything that wasn't her grandparents home on Zeltros was huge to her though. Either way, the Borgonia's had indeed been made nobles of the planet for their continued service to the royal family...Duke and Duchess, actually...and Jade had been knighted....so the military family still held a bit of sway. However, the other nobles never saw it that way. To them, the Borgonia family was simply to work for them, not be part of them.

[Daren & Donald Kail]

Donald looked over the house he laughed, "I miss this planet's buildings...Much shorter than Coursuant." He smiled at his wife hopeing she'd lighten up. He needed her help for this sitation. She kept in on level when it came to emotions. This was all he needed but she might not be giving it. He held her in his arms and waited for the shuttle to land.

[Talau the Ever-Lurking]

Smiling slightly, Betty tried to think of a topic to lighten the mood. If they went into the house all dreary like this it was sure to raise suspicions.

So! Tomorrow....what do you want to do? Hmm? I was thinking maybe we could either go visit your family, or have a picnic at one of the parks, or maybe go to a theater....any ideas?

She asked, her voice chipper, as if nothing had happened. Betty needed to fool herself into thinking everything was going to be alright, even though deep down she knew it wouldn't be...not completely.

[Daren & Donald Kail]

Donald smirked for a second and replied,
"Oh? I thought you were planning a nice romantic night in?"

Donald kissed her cheek and laughed then thought about the choices,
"I hear there's a good show going on but I have to meet with Julius tommorow...so It'd have to be fairly late I'll be at his house for a while. We have a lot to catch up on.

[Talau the Ever-Lurking]

Betty nodded and thought about the options.

Hmm...well then....

She paused for a moment, thinking further on what they might do.

We could have a late dinner at a romantic restaurant?

It was the best idea she had at the moment considering she seemed fresh out of ideas lately. As the shuttle settled down at the Borgonia mansion. Stretching, Bellatrix sat up and smoothed out her dress before gathering her purse and stepping out onto the green lawn.

[Daren & Donald Kail]

Donald led his wife into the beautiful home and waited for them to be greeted. He looked around their lobby and whistled,
"Big place, they've redcorated. I wonder how much that cost."

Donald was preparing what he was going to say to them in his mind. Telling jokes kept him from loosing it and Betty probably knew that by now. He'd been doing it for years. He was famous for it in the Senate...even in the military his mouth always got him in trouble. But he didn't care, it was how he did things and they'd deal with it.