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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 15, 2015 8:19:30 GMT -5
"I'm amazed you survived that. From what I understand she can really hold a grudge."
Polly tried not to shudder when she thought about the men she had watched Katya kill after she had been shot. They had been taken out so fast she almost couldn't believe the other woman had touched them, let alone killed them before they could do anything. The woman was scary when she wanted to be, even more when she wasn't even trying.
"So he is very important to her. I don't think she is going to wait until dawn to leave. Are you going to be coming back with us?"
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Post by InsanityIsCool on Sept 15, 2015 10:02:08 GMT -5
"yeah, unfortunately I'm stuck with my old man's responsibilities now so I can't be away for long. And don't worry about Katya, when she says she'll do something she'll do it, and leaving at dawn gives her more time to prepare." he smirked, "Classic Baba-Yaga, efficient as hell and even scarier to boot."
"Baba-Yaga?" Anne asked puzzled.
"It was the nickname slash callsign all her spec-ops trainers gave her. she's of Russian descent and she is very much like the witch of the old tales. like a damn force of nature, capable of acts of incredible kindness and compassion, and unparalleled cruelty and brutality."
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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 15, 2015 10:43:20 GMT -5
"I wonder how she got all the way here, I mean it had to be before the world fell right? Before all of this?"
Polly was going to question the man as long as she could. He a gold mine into Katya's past, and she wasn't going to let the opportunity pass her up. While she could have learned all of this from the woman herself, this was a faster way to get to know what the woman had been like before she met her. Nothing she could hear would make her love the woman any less, and she hoped that when the time was right she could tell the older woman that. For now she was going to bide her time, let information slip a little as she went so that when Katya finally realized how much she knew the woman wouldn't be angry with her.
"So...has she always liked girls?"
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Post by InsanityIsCool on Sept 15, 2015 11:23:57 GMT -5
Jake's face clouded, "I think she's actually Bi-sexual, its just that she leans heavily towards girls because of what she experienced when she was six."
he looked up, and seeing recognition, proceeded. "she saw her parents tortured and mutilated, her mother raped repeatedly before they were finally killed. That sort of f*cked up sh*t would cause anyone to veer away from men, and sex for that matter."
he ate another piece of pie, "I'm honestly surprised that she started dating and having sex at all after that, though I believe those nights actually warped her. from the get go she was shy even frightened about 'normal' sex, that's when one of the many 'uncles' passed her a bdsm book, joking around. surprise surprise it actually helped her tremendously. I think its being in control of the encounter, rather than it being unpredictable that helps."
"why do you know all this?" Ronald asked.
"because we grew up together, though she's older, and she taught me a lot."
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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 15, 2015 11:31:23 GMT -5
"I should start writing this down. It explains a lot."
Polly blushed a little when she realized she was wearing the collar Katya had given her, and knew that Jake must have put two and two together. She wasn't as embarrassed about it as she used to be, but the idea that people knew that her and Katya did at night still made her face flush crimson.
"Is there anyone else at the settlement that would be happy to see her? Or anyone else she is going to beat up when we get there? I'd like to watch her back if I can."
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Post by InsanityIsCool on Sept 15, 2015 11:41:00 GMT -5
Jake snorted, 'everyone wants to beat the crap out of her, and several would be happy to see her."
he took another bite, "she was the best scavenger in the area, and lots of people got used to her selling luxury goods. so of course they got annoyed when she left."
Anne and Ronald snorted, "the council here is having trouble deciding between killing her, imprisoning her, and forcibly marrying her off to one of their sons."
Jake Laughed so hard tears started forming, "Oh god that is so her! haha, Baba-Yaga strikes again!"
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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 15, 2015 12:55:16 GMT -5
"I kind of like it when she scares them. I think the council is going to have to get used to her, because she certainly isn't going anywhere. We have a home here, I'm here, and while we may be gone for a month or two, we expect to come back to welcoming arms."
Polly wasn't sure where that came from. Maybe it was Katya beginning to rub off on her, but she was feeling like less of a wallflower, and more vocal about some of her opinions concerning both her neighbors and the council in general. They wouldn't dare do anything to them, even after all of their pathetic threats. Her family fed half the community, and she knew the council would be in serious trouble if they upset her parents by taking an action against them.
"I can't wait to actually get out of here for a bit, just to be able to see where Katya came from. It would be a nice to change of scenery. Mom, do we need anything for trade? I can take a few things with me while we are there."
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Post by InsanityIsCool on Sept 15, 2015 13:46:42 GMT -5
"Nah, the settlements are good, unless you have some easily transportable luxury goods, such as small hotel shampoo's and such there's nothing here really worth transporting it all the way home to trade."
Jake finished the rest of the pie, and stood up, handing the plate to Anne's outstretched hand.
"I might as well prep for the journey and get some shut-eye. I suggest you do the same." he told polly, before leaving the house.
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Katya had finished preparing 2 rucksacks for the long journey, and was cleaning several weapons when she heard Footsteps behind her.
"You've gotten sloppy jake." she admonished the suddenly blushing young man, finishing up the pistol she was cleaning, and put it back together.
"yeah well you always knew when I was doing it."
katya smiled slightly and turned to look the man in the eye. "You need a couch for the night?"
"would be nice, but I'm mainly here to ask about that girl. you two are obviously close."
katya froze, before melting, "I...She is increadible. Ever since I've known her the nightmares have gotten less powerful."
He looked shocked, then smiled, "that's great, I'm really happy for you two."
"yeah yeah alright, take the couch in the living room."
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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 15, 2015 15:47:51 GMT -5
Polly helped her parents clear the table and dishes, apologized profusely for the unexpected guest, and then left also. It took her a little while longer to get home than the others, but when she arrived she saw candles still burning in some of the rooms. At least someone as still up. More than likely Katya getting everything ready for their trip in the morning. As she came in she saw a sleeping form on their couch, and she stepped lightly as she saw it was Jake. The man would more than likely be joining them in the morning, and she grinned to herself as she thought of all the information she could get out of him about Katya. The more embarrassing the better.
"I'm home. Sorry for taking so long."
She hugged the woman, nuzzling into her neck as held the woman close. She was looking forward to the trip tomorrow, and to getting to know a little more about her lover's life.
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Post by InsanityIsCool on Sept 15, 2015 21:05:27 GMT -5
Katya smiled gently at polly's actions, and held get close for a few seconds before turning back to the weapons.
"Don't worry about it, i'm just about done here. Then I have something to show you."
After a few minutes katya had finished and handed Polly one of several packages.
"Go on, open it."
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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 16, 2015 7:57:49 GMT -5
Polly gave her a quizzical look, and then opened the first package. It looked like a...leather coat? She laid it aside, and saw there were other objects inside as well. All tough, yet flexible leather pieces that were designed to be worn as a primitive armor. She looked back up at Katya after inspecting it all, a crooked smile on her face.
"You had them make me armor? I've seen this used by raiders before. Keeps me from being bitten, right?"
She hugged the woman again, unable to express her emotions with words. She couldn't imagine how much it must have cost in scrap or trade to have this made. Leather was hard to come by in the surrounding settlements, especially in this condition. It was a very expensive, very personal gift.
"I think this is the nicest thing anyone has ever given me. Thank you."
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Post by InsanityIsCool on Sept 16, 2015 8:48:58 GMT -5
katya smiled into polly's neck, "well I couldn't just leave you vulnerable could I? I'm too invested in my current health program."
she kissed her gently, and took her hand, leading her to the bedroom.
"get some rest pet, we leave at dawn after all."
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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 16, 2015 9:19:18 GMT -5
Polly simply nodded and headed towards their room, leaving her lover to finish their packing in peace. As much as she would like to help, she knew the woman would simply take over and do it herself, professionalism taking control of her actions and wanting to make sure everything was done just right. She didn't mind, Katya knew what she was doing and would instruct her about their plans and possessions when they were ready to go in the morning.
As she undressed and got into bed, she wondered what the settlement would look like. She had never heard of it before, but if it was as many days away as Jake had said, then she would never have traveled there before. It was possibly past the Badlands, which meant they would be going either through or around the city, and then farther south. She knew it would save time to go through the dead city, but she wasn't sure if Katya was willing to take that chance with her. The pace would be grueling enough, and she didn't want to take any chances of tiring out. She'd have to put on a brave face and push through the pain, push past the weakness. She'd do it for Katya.
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Post by InsanityIsCool on Sept 16, 2015 10:32:58 GMT -5
Katya stayed up for a bit longer, putting the finishing touches on the rucks and equipment, plus finalising several routes back to where she came from.
she paused at that. where she came from. she had subconsciously started thinking of this place as home, but really, polly was her real home.
after finishing up she went back to the bedroom and stripped, going over to polly and snuggled up to her, falling to sleep with a smile.
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Post by JDrew25 on Sept 16, 2015 10:47:09 GMT -5
Dawn came sooner than Polly would have liked, but she was ready to go when she felt the nudge of Katya's arm against hers. She didn't know how the woman was always able to get up so early, or know when dawn was fast approaching, but it was something she secretly envied of the woman. While she never liked getting up so early, she knew that this trip was important to Katya, so she didn't complain nearly as much as she started getting ready. She saw that everything was already set out for them, and she got dressed quickly, wanting to eat breakfast and then get on the road.
"Alright Baba-Yaga, I'm up and dressed. I'll have breakfast for us soon."
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