Pioneer, an open world Sci-Fi RP.

[Musicman247]

Zefeer tilted her head the other way and asked, "Were you enjoying it? Touching me, I mean. I was enjoying watching you. Your construct seems to not be restrictive to your movements."

[The-Shadow-One]

Alex sat down softly, looking at the screen, anger for bringing up his sibling.

[p-sto]

"I was, it's just that..." Cyril trailed off as he attempted to put into words the thought that while the contact they were sharing wasn't necessarily sexual when shared between humans, it often was and he was concerned that if they continued he was concerned it may lead to a situation than may harm their friendship.

[Musicman247]

"How could sex harm our friendship?" Zefeer asked, obviously still listening to Cyril's thoughts. "Is it not just a pleasurable physical act? Would that not bring friends closer together?"

[Archer]

"I think they're actually the most common names, unless it has changed recently. Would it help if I told you that they were twins? Dark hair, tan skin, brown eyes, and.... Well they apparently could read each others mind and knew a lot more than they should have, such as my name and the government of our race. They kept talking about 'this one', but they would never explain what they meant." Jack said, disappointed that he had never gotten a straight answer.

[p-sto]

"I suppose it could." Cyril replied. "Though I guess I'm worried that since we can't be... proper mates it may eventually lead to resentment towards each other for some reason."

[Musicman247]

"I do not understand," Zefeer said, "but I will respect whatever you decide. If you would like me to provide further stimulation I would be happy to. If you do not want it, then I will not."

[p-sto]

Still rather weak from being shot and the surgery that had been conducted on him, Cyril struggled to sit up then wrapped his arms around Zefeer's torso to hug her.

[Musicman247]

Zefeer decided that Cyril's actions meant that he would like to have the same done to him. She wrapped all four of her arms around him, returning the hug.

[p-sto]

Cyril enjoyed the embrace and said. "Thank you." His mind drifted to how terrified he felt being on a seemingly hostile alien planet and what a comfort Zefeer's kindness had been to him in the short time he had known her.

[Musicman247]

I am happy that I could bring those feelings to you, Zefeer said to Cyril. She then sent to him the memories of her excitement at meeting him, learning he was part Ethreal, and constructing his new body tech.

[p-sto]

Cyril pulled away from Zefeer a little bit and smiled at her. "I have to admit I'm a little curious about what other technical ideas you may have in that wonderful mind of yours."

[Musicman247]

Zefeer smiled. They were finally getting to a subject that she knew something about. "I have many ideas for new advances in technology," she said, "but I can't reveal anything beyond their purpose."

[p-sto]

"Purpose is fine if you would feel like talking about it." Cyril replied as he relaxed his arms so his hands came to rest on Zefeer's lower body.

[Nova]

Jessica was trying to drag James' body to the grave. Upon noticing Adam, she looked up at him, "Please, help." She pleaded him.

[philfredobob]

Adam saw the woman, he remembered her from the armoury. she was pulling the body of another man he recognised .... it was her dead lover. oh no .... the cruel [&@%!]... Adam thought to himself in anger and sadness

Adam felt terrible, at first he didn't know what to do, but he pulled himself together and hurried over to Jessica, who was clearly filled with sorrow. he chose to simply give her a nod, without saying a word, and then reached down slowly and took a hold of James body, and helped her move him. moving a body was an already horrible experience for him, a stranger, so he couldn't even imagine how this felt for her.

[Musicman247]

Zefeer followed Cyril's example and relaxed her arms, her lower pair of hands ending up on Cyril's bottom. "I have been working on several upgrades to the O'Sekra battle suits that should help improve the operator's assessment of the battlefield, including full light sensors and visual networking."

[Nova]

Jessica lifted the other side of James' body, and with the help of Adam, carried it over to the grave where she lowered him down as gently as possible, "Thank you." She said to Adam.

[p-sto]

Cyril nodded, his interest in what Zefeer was saying overriding both his awareness of where she had placed her hands and his current feeling about the Seks, he said. "That sounds like it would be very helpful to the troops. I'd be happy to help you with testing if you ever need it."

[philfredobob]

Adam stepped back after James was placed in the grave. he looked at Jessica, who had clearly been crying earlier. ''you ... i'm...i..'' Adam began to respond. shut up...just shut up!!... she doesn't need your foolish words Adam thought to himself quickly. he then quieted down, and gave a slow nod to Jessica to acknowledge her words.

[Nova]

Jessica nodded back to Adam, and knelt down to James. She gave him a long kiss on the forehead, and closed his eyes with a movement of her fingers. She got up and started using the pile of dirt she got from the digging, tried to cover the grave back up.

[philfredobob]

Adam saw Jessica starting to cover up James. ''Please ... let me ...i'll do it ...'' Adam said to Jessica, unsure if he should have. he stepped towards the pile of dirt, and began to help with burying James, slowly and gently, and as best he could.

[The SheoDovah]

"Nope, none at all." David replied to Kaleem. "Jack, are you sure you okay? It could be possible that the orb did something to your mind and these people are a side effect of it. I think it may be wise to get Jack back to base and examined for any signs of trouble." David said to Kaleem in a respectful manner.

[Nova]

After they finished the covering of the grave, Jessica collpased on her knees. She watched the grave, begging in her mind for this to be a dream. But it wasn't: this was reality.

[philfredobob]

Adam was standing above Jessica and next to the grave. he put his hands together in front of him, and spoke quietly in a silent and simple prayer. ''Min at-turrab ji'na, wa illaih raji'oon'' Adam said silently in his fathers tongue. he had never been a religious person, but it just felt right at the moment.

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by the way, what time of day is it on Shakrix at the moment?

very late EDIT: and for those reading this old stuff a great time in the future, that arabic basically meant: ''Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust''