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𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 .

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𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Oct 17

“ 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 . 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 .”

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𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · 7d

// I'm alive, I've just been busy with irl things

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 12

She could feel her skin tingle underneath her touch, the tenderness of the contact making her face grow warm again.

Talia would return the kiss, pressing a few of them against her cheek.

"You give me a sense of calm and peace that I am grateful for."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 12

"I have to say, you certainly know how to show it."

Still carrying Ivy in her arms, she leaned in to press her forehead against hers, lightly nudging at her nose.

”Glad to know that the feeling is mutual."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

A hum of satisfaction rose in the back of her throat, Talia adjusting her hold on Ivy so that she was carrying her in her arms.

She'd linger in the kiss for several moments before pulling back, trying to catch her breath.

"Someone's happy to see me . . ."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

Her arms moved to catch and hold her by the waist.

Talia leaned into the kiss, seeming to melt into Ivy's touch more and more by the second.

She'd catch her bottom lip in between her own, gently tugging on her before leaning back in to lock lips once again.

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

"I see . . . So that means if I'm in your universe, that I've been separated from mine."

She paused once more, glancing over her cup and then back to Ivy.

"What all is different here? The only times I've been to Earth, it was to fight for and protect Humanity."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

"You mean, there are multiple universes that coexist—?"

It makes more sense, at least in terms of figuring out where she ended up.

"So this isn't an unusual occurrence for you, is it? Well, it's kind of new for me."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

— "Where I'm from, Humanity expanded into space, established a vast array of colonies. There's many planets that survived unscathed, but a number of human colonies were glassed."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

"I'm from Jericho VII, one of the outer colony worlds. Unfortunely, it was one of many planets glassed by the Covenant. I was only a child back then."

As for Earth, the last time she remembered being on planet was . . . Several years ago.

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𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

— Talia could feel her ears and cheeks burning at Ivy making the space heater remark.

"Do you know what planet we're on? If we're on a outer colony world or not?"

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

She felt her face grow warmer at the sight of her grin, taking another swig of her coffee to distract herself.

"I don't often end up in this sort of position in which I wake up in a bed other than my own. I will say, it is probably the softest bed I've ever been in."

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𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

" I'll have to keep that in mind, at least for when I return the favor for coffee next time."

The Spartan paused, feeling her face flush warm.

"Truth be told, I don't remember how I ended up here. I hoped maybe you would know how I got here. Where are we—?"

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 11

"I'm not particularly picky, but I do prefer my coffee black. But I would drink it however you'd like to prepare it for me."

Talia lifts the mug again and sips from it once more.

"How do you usually prefer your coffee?"

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 10

— But the warm cup in her hands and the comfort of the coffee itself made it less of a concern, surprisingly enough.

As peculiar as it was, she felt comfortable, at peace, almost.

"I like how smooth it is, is this a blend you put together yourself?"

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 10

Talia could feel her gaze, the Spartan continuing to drink from her mug before she lowered it.

There were still questions that circulated in her head about how she ended up here, or more importantly, where she was.

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𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 10

"Thank you, it's much appreciated."

Talia reached for the coffee and lifted the rim of the cup to her lips, taking a good sip out of it.

The blend was good and strong, she could pick up on some of the flavors of the roast.

"It's very good, thank you, again."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

// will get to replies a little bit later today

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

— It was genuinely impressive to see so much green.

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

—she scooted towards the edge of the bed and let her legs hang off the edge.

The Spartan reached up to gather up her hair and tie it back into a somewhat messy bun, just functional enough to keep it out of her face.

She'd look around the room, noticing the variety of plants around her. —

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

Talia released her hold on the other woman as she pulled away, the Spartan giving her a small smile of her own.

She ended up yawning somewhat as well, rubbing at her eyes once more as she sat up in the bed.

Dressed in loose fitting sweatpants and a baggy shirt, —

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Spartan could feel herself start to melt into Ivy's touch as she latches on, her breath warm against the skin of her neck.

She could feel her pulse accelerate as her face grew warm and flushed.

"I'd like some coffee, please, if you wouldn't mind."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

Her gaze lowered to meet with Ivy's very briefly, a soft chuckle escaping from her lips.

She would drag her fingers lazily against the other's back, tracing small shapes and patterns in an absentminded fashion.

"Good morning, sleepyhead."

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

— The Spartan shifted, using her other arm to wrap around Ivy's shoulders and pull her in closer.

𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

—The intimacy of closeness was not something she was often able to afford. The life of a Spartan was short, distractions from the mission at hand, from protecting humanity couldn't be afforded.

But these small moments were ones worth having, even with the ever changing nature of her missions.

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𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐗 . @blackinkredtape.bsky.social · Sep 9

She watched as their fingers interlocked, and a soft smile painted itself onto the Soartans's face, responding with a gentle squeeze of the hand.

Seeing Ivy reach for her was all that she needed as a signal that her presence was welcomed, and Talia scooted closer towards her.

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