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...What is the last thing you remember?

[ That's perhaps the most important bit of information here. It will tell Thace what he's working with, and how to best break the news ]

The last thing I remember, well...The Galran empire was on the edge of our Solar system. They were going to try and annihilate us. Your organization had landed at my castle to escort me out and to a safe location until we could come up with a plan of attack.

[ Now these lines of questionings were beginning to get very concerning and it begins showing clearly on Sen's face. ]

Why? What does that matter? [ because he's clearly looking more and more anxious by the second. ]

I...am sorry to inform you, then. [ Thace gestures slowly, a faint extension of his hand. ] It has been quite some time since then. Ten thousand years, to be exact. Altea and its system are no more.

[ When the words are said there's a long pause of silence from Sen as Thace tells him this. Everything was gone ? His homeworld, his system? His people may also be gone too. The shock slams into him, his breath becomes hitched as he grasps at his heart and falling against the wall behind him. He can already feel the tears stinging his eyes as he slides down the wall onto the floor. Unable to control it he lets out heaves of horror and sorrow from his throat as the other hand goes to clasp apart of his face. ]

No...no that can't be right! I was only supposed to be in there for a month at most! How....why?!

[ Sorry Thace, he's your emotional mess to deal with. ]

[ It's not the worst reaction he's ever received, working as a Galra commander...but it's still not ideal. He wishes he could do more for the poor boy. He looks lost, afraid. And Thace knows for certainly he is most terribly alone.

So he approaches just a half-step, expression apologetic. ]

I do not know. I was able to discover the location of your cryochamber by accident, on its way to the Emperor. I do not know where they found you or how it was you came to escape the events which claimed your people. But I will do everything in my power to help you.

[ His hands still clutch at himself as he breathes deeply and heavily at the news. He's thankful no one else is around because this behaviour...probably very unsightly for someone like him. Finally, though he looks up, eyes peering through his fingers up at the galran. They had managed to save him and well he's hard pressed not to believe them. After all, would they really risk waking him up in a small shuttle with one guard?

Deep breath...just take a deep breath. Trying to compose himself, he slowly rises from the floor. His posture which had become withdrawn and small, he raises to his full height more. His expression changing from sorrow to steely. ]

I appreciate all you have done so far. You must have risked much to rescue me...but I believe you should know what you're getting into or who you're getting into with. [ Another deep breath as he collects himself; ]

I am Prince Sendesdelca Rune Lavellan. My friends refer to me as Sen.

[ The Prince.

Thace does very little to mask his surprise at this information, eyes widening a fraction. The name is vaguely familiar from a lifetime of study into the Galra's once-greatest enemy.

"Friend" is a bit far off the mark just yet, but Thace bows his head briefly in acknowledgement of his title. ]

It is an honour, Prince. I...did not know any of the Altean royal family yet lived. This is fortuitous news indeed.

[ Kolivan will be over the moon...as much as he's ever like that ]

[ No, they definitely were not on a friend level quite yet but he felt he should at least give the option; is name is quite the mouthful. Looking at Thace for a long moment he gives the alien a small nod to the bow of his head. ]

We had precautions put into place to make sure members of our family could escape alive. But...if I am all that is left from Altea there is no hiding.

[ Mourning swiftly turns a look of fierce determination as he steps forward towards Thace. ]

You'll take me to your organization and we're going to stop Zarkon. I will not hide.

[ His bravery is commendable, Thace thinks. He cannot imagine the shock and heartbreak he must be feeling, the loneliness and hopelessness of it all; and yet still the Altean prince puts forth only his best.

He is strong.

Thace nods. ]

The Blade will be relieved to hear of your survival. It is far too risky to notify them while we are still in Galra space however. The Emperor will notice your disappearance soon, if he has not yet already. We must make our way to headquarters carefully.

You have been asleep some time, Prince. Perhaps you would like some time to rest.

[ His sadness would have to be put aside if not that he would have to channel it into a keen edge of righteous fury. His fists clench as he steps toward the cockpit of the ship, passed Thace. As for the matter of sleep, he looks back to Thace, his expression steeling over. ]

I've slept long enough while my people were being slaughtered. Now is the time to do something.

[ Turning back towards the cockpit- ]

Come. You'll need to navigate since...well...I have no idea where your people are.

[ The journey to the Blade of Marmora base is a long one without aid from wormhole travel or hyperspeed. Such gratuitous bursts of energy are beyond the capabilities of their vessel, built for short-range travel and firefights. So until they encounter any friendly forces with access to faster travel...

They live together.

Thace takes great pains to avoid frequented Galra travel routes and give Sen safe passage. He tries to offer the Altean what little comfort he is able, aware that the one he transports is not a battle-hardened warrior or deep agent sworn to a cause such as his, but a Prince. A civilian of a long-gone civilization who is yet still trying to get his bearings.

It's been a long time since he had any company who truly knew who he was. someone he could talk openly about with the matters of the Galra Empire and Zarkon. It's....different. But pleasant. Sen is good company, and Thace finds himself grateful for it, enjoying it even,as they continue to spend time with one another.

He gets used to the Prince's unique scent pervading the ship. Gets used to sharing brief meals with the him and doing what he can to refresh his combat instincts when asked.

And then he starts to look forward to it, to waking every morning and seeing the prince's sleep-addled face, watching him yawn and stretch. It's...complicated, and he does his best not to pay it any mind, but the moments where he find himself wanting to indulge, to reach over and touch that hair or steady him with a hand purely for the contact of it all, are growing. ]

[ It seemed that the war was far away from him inside this ship. Not just physically, but emotionally, mentally. It was some kind of long far forgotten nightmare of childhood. Here inside this small little craft he only felt like himself and his companion Thace were just travelling to some far off place for no reason in particular.

The conversational meals together, the quiet time during flight, it didn't really feel like they were at war. Though the topic did come up frequently it was more like talking about far off history that happened to someone else. There are times though he feels that he isn't in a ship with a new friend....it was more intimate.

Every day felt like a dance to Sen. Catching the odd glance from Thace, giving a few of his own. Moments where they had been close enough that he wish Thace would just cradle a hand to his face so he could...well...he's not sure.

Thace's presence in all of this was a balm to a wounded heart that was continuing to mend from his lost civilization. But, still no move. Nothing a all passed between them and honestly? Sen was growing more and more frustrated. Perhaps the Galaran wasn't interested like that...hell should HE even be thinking of such things? Considering all the Galra did to the Alteans?

Complicated matters...but he needed to talk some time and their food supply running low was enough of a reason as any to do that.

Sen was looking at the navigational map, tapping away at the screen of light with a small frown surveying any of the small planets currently in the unpopulated system. Finally, the computer registered one that had life sustaining environment. Sen sighed, soon looking over to the larger Thace; ]

It's a good a place as any to find food if we're to continue to avoid the well travelled systems. May as well land, stretch our legs. Besides, I think some fresh air would do us some good.

[ All said with a casual stretch and a small yawn. ]

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