Dragon of the Reach

Stuck With the Dragon

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A/N: So here's chapter 4. Basically a moment between Nico and Kamea, discussing a few things.

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Chapter 4

Stuck With the Dragon

Between Coromodir and its Shipyards

"Once again, I would like to point out that this isn't completely my fault", Nico says from his position in the pilot's seat while Kamea sat in the co-pilot seat, "I mean, I'm a great pilot and all, but I'm still human. I simply forgot that this particular shuttle needed maintenance done on its engines", he says as he looks out the windows and watches the planet rotate as the shuttle slowly drifted above it, "But look on the bright side, the shipyard is sending someone to come get us, though it's going to take them a while to do so. But we have two days worth of oxygen and plenty of food and water."

But through all of his talking, Kamea continues to shake her head in annoyance and frustration while muttering to herself on how this was kind of her fault and how she should have just taken the Royal Shuttle to the shipyards instead of taking up the mech-commander's offer.

"I am not going to hear the end of this from Alexander, I just know it. This is a huge security risk I took just days before my coronation along with another major factor", she thought before turning to her newest officer, "Nico, answer me one thing, will you?"

"What's that?"

"I assume that since you are from a noble house out in the Deep Periphery that you are aware of certain rules among the nobility in regards to an unmarried lady being in the presence of an unmarried man alone in a small space for an extended period of time", Kamea softly fumes.

"I'm aware of such things but I fail to see how they play a part in our current situation", Nico jokes, a smirk forming on his lips though he is smart enough not to face Kamea with it.

"You better not try to make light of this, Nico!", Kamea snaps while getting out of her seat and getting in the former mercenary's face, making the Dragon smile even harder, "Do you realize what kind of rumors could start if people got the wrong idea?!"

"Oh, come on, Kamea! Remember, I offer, I didn't twist your arm to accept! You could have brought a couple of guards if you wanted!"

"I thought it was going to be a quick trip to the shipyards!", she counters, "It never crossed my mind that I would be stuck in space alone with you!"

"Well, shit happens. Besides, it's me for god's sake", Nico replies while laughing, "If I was going to try something with you, I would have done it during the war! God only knows how many nights we spent alone in my quarters for hours on end going over battle plans and whatnot and I never so much laid a finger on you in that type of way!"

"I know that! You know that! Hell, even Alexander knows that but other people do not know that!", Kamea counter, "All they see is two very attractive people stuck in a shuttle together for an unspecific amount of time!"

Nico stops smiling and turns to fully look up at Kamea, staring directly into her eyes.

"What is it, Nico?", she asks while starting to get a little uncomfortable by his stare.