((For Assallya))

Palto's booming laughter filled the hall, and many of his courtiers laughed along with him, not out of any particular humor, but rather to appease the massive Hutt. "I wish for you to keep my truest bodyguard, Tor'al, company this evening!" Palto exclaimed. Next to the Hutt, Tor'al shifted his weight and turned his head slightly to look at Palto, barely being able to conceal his surprise at this sudden bequeathment. Around the court, many people cheered and whistled, as much for Tor'al as to humiliate the young Twi'lek girl. "Go now, and revel tonight!"

Tor'al stepped aside, motioned with his hand for the girl to follow, and walked behind Palto into one of the back guest rooms. As soon as they were both inside, Tor'al pressed the button to close and lock the door, and then turned around. Rather than begin undressing, or make any move to begin what Palto had offered him, Tor'al instead stood there and folded his arms across his chest, unwilling to budge for anything.

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((For Laufey))

"Charming, as usual," said Eyrtij, flagging down the waitress by putting one finger up. "A Red Dwarfm please."

"Comin' right up," replied the waitress, before moving off to fill the order.

"You look like shit," said Eyrtij. "What the Sith have you gotten into?"