Confronting Fear

Temptation

You're waiting for someone
To put you together
You're waiting for someone to push you away
There's always another wound to discover
There's always something more you wish he'd say

Everything You Want - Vertical Horizon

The Supreme Leader sat in his private office off the bridge, going over reports of an uprising on Ryloth. Separate from his private quarters and throne room, it was where he conducted official business, met with officers, and the like. He looked up as the door buzzed, indicating someone wished to enter. He absentmindedly pressed the switch to let whomever it was in, his mind elsewhere from both the visitor and Ryloth.

"Begging your pardon Supreme Leader, Admiral Rixod asked me to deliver this to you." spoke a feminine voice, filled with reverence.

He glanced up from his holopad to a young woman standing in front of his desk, the insignia of an ensign on the chest of her uniform, which appeared to be a size too small judging from how snug it was across her ample bosom. In her hands was a sealed box, probably containing a data drive.

"Set it down over there." he waved to a console to the side before returning to his reports. It was a few seconds before he realized she was still there, standing even closer,"Something else?" he asked.

She bowed low, giving Kylo a good view down the front of her uniform. "No, your highness. It's just such an honor to meet you." She returned to a standing position, her green eyes glittering. He didn't need the Force to feel her intentions towards him.

This again, he thought darkly. Even before he usurped Snoke, female officers though few and far between, had sometimes come to him with amorous intentions. There were always women attracted to power and prestige and the promises it held. He had no qualms in allowing them to think that, even though he never made any promises himself. Fools deserve what they get and anyone foolish enough to think sex would garner any favors from him deserved to be used and tossed aside when he was done. Like this one, they were always young and new to the First Order before they had the chance to learn how things worked around here.

Despite even more of them throwing themselves at him since his coronation, he hadn't been lying to Rey when he told her there had been no one else since Takodana. What little interest he'd had before was completely wiped out as he was consumed with thoughts of her.

As he eyed the pretty blonde in front of him he wondered if it was worth it, to wait for Rey. She'd made her feelings towards him quite well known and had no hesitation whatsoever in shacking up with someone else. Why should he show her the same respect, especially with a supply of willing partners at his beck and call? It would do him good to release his pent up frustration.

"You're new to the ship, aren't you, Ensign...?" he asked in what he hope passed for a pleasant tone. He wasn't wearing his helmet, as he hadn't expected company.

"Litzan, sir. Komi Litzan. And yes, I just finished my officer's training aboard the Anathema and was transferred here."

"Welcome aboard Komi." He reached into a desk drawer and removed a key card. He hesitated before giving it to her. Was he ready to do this?

Yes spoke the Darkness.

He held it out to her. "This is a key to the lift of my private floor. Why don't you pay me a visit at the end of your shift?"

She grinned coyly. "It would be my pleasure, my lord."

Rey woke to a delicious smell filling her nostrils, her mouth already watering. Poe was standing next to the couch, a container of food in each hand. She sat up, motioning for him to sit next to her.