Aeris could see the reaction his body had to the things she was doing, yet he continued to resist, if only barely, just as she had. She was curious how he would respond to her question, knowing that there were several ways it could go. Some options would be more pleasurable, and others would be more torturous. Either way, they would all likely lead to the same place, though. It was simply a matter of how long it took to get there.<br/><br/>She pouted a little when he smirked at her and pushed up to sit back on his heels, choosing one of the options she’d been hoping he would avoid. She took a slow, deep breath, forcing down the feelings that rose when he suggested that they finish the food. She wanted to protest, to call off what she had started, but she couldn’t bring herself to. She resisted the urge to pout again when he tugged her robe closed and wrapped the sheet loosely around his body.<br/><br/>She moved to sit up a little against the pillows, trying her hardest not to let her shoulders sink low like a sulking child, to make her body relax, even if that was much easier said than done. He was just as close to breaking as she was and soon, one of them would give in. She wanted so badly to say screw it and give in as she watched him, but at the same time, she also knew how good it would feel to outlast him when he was always so much more controlled than she was. Besides, torturous though it may be, it was also kind of fun, in some weird way.<br/><br/>It was maddening how relaxed he managed to seem even in this situation, even when he wanted her as much as she wanted him. He was toying with his food, shifting to appear even more relaxed, with one knee bent up in the air, tenting the sheet over his lower half. She groaned internally but smiled a little when he held the piece of food to her lips. She leaned forward as if she were going to bypass the food and give in, allowing her loose robe to fall open enough to expose her cleavage.<br/><br/>She hadn’t moved far when she tilted her head just a little and took the food he’d offered, along with his finger into her mouth. She teased the finger lightly with her tongue, sucking gently before releasing it and leaning back, her eyes gazing into his as she slowly chewed the food. Her eyes probably had a look that said something like ‘I’ll call your bluff and raise you one,’ although she hoped he wouldn’t call her bluff right back, because she didn’t think she would last much longer.<br/><br/>She pulled an item of her own from the tray, floating it slowly over to her. She was slow and deliberate in her movements as she took the piece of food into her mouth as she crawled closer to him, closing the small space that had separated them. She didn’t stop until she was just barely pressing against him, the thin silky fabric of her robe doing little to lessen the sensation. She leaned in close, until her lips were only a hairsbreadth away from his. She didn’t press any further to kiss him, nor did she say anything. She knew that one way or another, she had no moves left. If he didn’t give in first, she knew that it would only be a few moments before she gave in.<br/><br/>--<br/><br/>Jax accepted the credits An-Lok handed him from the sale of the speeder bike he had fixed, happy to have not only gotten his credits back, but made a little profit. He took his seat and listened as she spoke with the soldiers. They updated her on what they had missed, on the fact that Jek and Aeris had brought back seven recruits to their three. He could feel that it was a little irritating to her, but he was glad that she didn’t give in to that feeling, instead pushing it down.<br/><br/>Their tour wasn’t terribly exciting, and soon they were in the cafeteria. He was glad when she agreed to stay and eat with him. He gathered that she probably wouldn’t have eaten if he hadn’t suggested it, but she stayed anyways, which made him happy. He got in line with her, getting something that wasn’t too heavy, but heartier than the small bowl of soup she had picked. He took a seat next to her at the table she chose and began to eat.<br/><br/>An finished her food before he did but waited patiently for him to finish. He smiled lightly at her, kissing her cheek after she had kissed his. “I didn’t really have any plans,” he answered honestly, shrugging. She was right, though, some days they were always together, other days they seemed to just do their own thing throughout the day.<br/><br/>He got the feeling that she sometimes just needed space. Not for any particular reason, but just because it was what she was used to. It wasn’t like his reappearance would suddenly change all of her routines and habits. If she was used to spending time alone, it was only natural to still need some time to herself every now and then. Now felt like one of those times. “You can go enjoy your stargazing, I’ll find something to do to entertain myself,” he told her with a smile before he kissed her head, gathering both of their dishes to drop them off in the bin.<br/><br/>He held out a hand for her to take and stand, if she wished, then headed to the lift. He took them up to the command deck, leaning down to kiss her cheek before the lift came to a complete stop when they had arrived. “Enjoy,” he told her, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear and then releasing her hand as the lift stopped and the doors began to open. “I’ll be in the training room if you need me,” he told her, although she could always call on him through the Force if needed.<br/><br/>Once she’d stepped off the lift, he continued up to the top floor, heading for the training room. He entered the room to find all but their newest recruits gathered, although there was little order to how they were arranged in the room. Some were fiddling with things they probably should be, others taking poor stances as they attempted to spar with the training sabers, some were leaning against the walls, lying on the floor, and a couple appeared to be attempting to meditate. He quirked a brow as he looked around the room, “what’s going on here?” he asked curiously.<br/><br/>One of the recruits told him that Jek had told them to meet here for a training session this morning, but he had never showed up. “Huh. That’s weird,” he thought. He could tell by his presence that he was on the ship, in their quarters, as was Aeris. He dared not delve any deeper than that. He didn’t need the Force to guess the reason for his absence.<br/><br/>He shook his head when another recruit asked if he would be taking over the training session. “Nope. If he called you here to train, he probably had a reason. I’m sure he has a reason for being late, too,” he surmised. He had a reason, alright, but it was unlikely that it was related to the lesson. He had no intention of telling them that, though. “I came here to train on my own. If you want to watch me, I can’t stop you,” he told them, a small smirk forming on his lips. “Don’t expect me to give you any lessons or tips, though,” he warned them. He then crossed the room, shedding his jacket and starting with some stretches and warmups.