Her Place

Jax leans in closely... locking lips with Tiz. She allows herself about 15 seconds of physical connection, then slowly pulls back to look him square in the eyes. "Can I trust you?

"Lady... I don't even know your name, yet you know too much... about too much" Jax says frankly

She slowly exhales "My name is Tizalena but most people call me Tiz, I grew up here before it was the city of rain."

Wait that was 22 years ago!?! He pondered to himself

"I was plagued with nightmares the first 8 years of my life. Visions of the shift and downfall that would come to pass. The weather patterns changed and my nightmares changed. When the initial storm hit it forced many people to leave, only the hardened stayed and only the unique people arrived. Until now atleast... Eastern cities sending in rookie cops" she shook her head trying not to let the anger stick.

" Wait you're over 30" Jax's voice raised an octive.

Yea well when you don't eat the poison and you train yourself everyday... Who knew... Elixir of youth!" she winked playful

Jaxale's eyes never leave Tiz's, his gaze fixated with intensity. "You can trust me, Tiz," he says, his voice low and husky. "I've got your six." He pauses, his expression softening. "And I think we've already established that I'm not the only one who's been underestimating." A hint of a smile plays on his lips. "You're a force to be reckoned with, Tizalena.

He didn't know how or why he knew. He just knew she was something special. Also a commander he'd be proud to get behind. He chuckled to himself about the innuendo

"Jaxale, can I ask you something?

'What's up?' he shoots back.

'The... substance you traded for my release,' she said, her voice measured. 'What was it?'

Jaxale's expression turned guarded. 'Just a valuable commodity.'

Tiz raised an eyebrow. 'Necro Juice, wasn't it?'

"It's just handy to have when you find yourself in a jam."

"How bad is your habit?"she said, her tone dry. That's a dangerous drug, Jax. Highly addictive. What made you think I was worth the risk?"

Jaxale's gaze locked onto hers, his voice low. 'You're worth more than you know, Tiz.'"

Tiz's eyes search his, as if seeking any sign of deception or ulterior motives. Then, seemingly satisfied with what she investigated, she nods slightly. "Good. Because if you betray me, Jaxale, you'll be the first one I come after."

Jax laughs, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Fair enough," he says, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'll make sure to keep that in mind."

It's clear that their partnership is about to get a whole lot more interesting.

"So, Tiz," he backs up and leans against the counter "what's the plan?" he asks, his voice low and husky.

Tiz's eyes narrow, her mind racing with strategy. "We need to emplode the queens layer, that'll make it a lot easier for us and your boys to snuff the stragglers... I have just the way to do it."

She gestures to a holographic display projecting a 3D map of the city, with various symbols and markers flashing across it. "My network has infiltrated the city's mainframe. We can use this to our advantage."

"How have I not heard of you... I did only move here 2 years ago but it's been my focus to know this city. I believe it could be quite the jungle if the vultures die off." Jax's letting her in... A little.

"Oh you know... of me" she sticks two fingures up in a V shape.

Jax's eyes light up with interest. "No shit!."

"Let's just say, we're going to make it rain... chaos." She smiles with excitement bearing her canines

With that, the two of them embark on a thrilling game of (speed getting acquainted) with each other. They talked about the corrupt forces controlling the city. The ever changing the course of the city's history and future. Planning their first, second,and third moves. Seemingly bouncing back and forth. While, flowing from one subject to another.

He couldn't help but be impressed. While she finally felt engaged, heard and seen.

Jaxale's eyes sparkle as he listens to Tiz's plan. "I like the way you think, Tizalena," he says, his voice filled with admiration. "You're a true revolutionary."

Tiz's smile grows, her eyes gleaming with mischief. "And you're a true wild card!, Jaxale,I like that about you."

As they continue to discuss their strategy, their banter becomes more playful, their chemistry growing stronger by the minute. It's clear that they're both enjoying the thrill of it, and each other.

Suddenly, Jaxale's expression turns serious. He thinks to himself how does this happen. A beautiful woman that is not only smart AF but also already on a mission to take down the Queen's layer. Which is his whole reason of even coming to this wet corrupt hell hole "Tiz, can I ask you something?"

Tiz raises an eyebrow, her eyes locked on his. "Shoot captain!"

"How do you know so much about me?" he asks, his voice low and curious. "You seem to know more about me than I do."

"Let's just say, I have my ways. And maybe, just maybe, our paths have crossed before."

She stopped herself... took a big gulp and said" screw it!" She centered herself and continued " I'm not normal Jax, I was born different! I have visions and they are always spot on. I don't care if anyone believes me!... but I hope you do.

Jaxale's eyes narrow, "well sweetheart you've laid a lot on me tonight including your beautiful full lips" I'm not sure what to think... but I'm definitely intrigued.. and by my will and honor I vov to help you take down the epicenter of control, in this town, the Queens Layer. I believe we should be strictly partners... entangled in our mutual ambitions... for now. putting aside this draw we have to each other. Believe me it's not an easy thing to say or due... I just believe in procedure of business."

"You started it" she smirks and blushes a little

With that, she turns back to the holographic display, her fingers flying across the controls as she continues to outline their plan. Jaxale watches her, his excitement a little difficult to hide, which, normally a stoic demeanor was easiest his mind reeling with the possibilities of what she might know about him or knows in general. Hmmm but those lips he thinks to himself.

"I have to admit, I have a personal stake in this mission and inevitable positive outcome... Tizalena, they have my sister... Using her as a fuckin slave!" His voice increasing with a steady growl.

"I will do everything in my power to reunite the two of you. I promise. You've already picked off many worker bee's. Now it's time to attack the queen. We will bring her home!" Tiz says confidently

"How many CP/AI nerds do you know?" She follows up.

"Ah, well, I've got a few contacts in the shadows," Jax replied. "But there's one group who comes to mind, a genius hackers known only by their handle 'Zero Cool'. They're notoriously difficult to find, I believe they are just over the border which is still 3 states away... if anyone can help us crack the Queen's Layer's defenses, it's them." He paused, his eyes locked on Tiz's. "But we'll have to be careful, Zero's not to be trifled with. They play by their own rules, and their loyalty comes at a price."

"I have their loyalty covered" as she opens a pouch and flashes him a few large diamonds.

Women! Seriously what do you have on me? Why do you seem to trust me so much?" Jax shakes his head in disbelief.

"I've been seeing you in my dreams and visions so long, I feel like I know your heart... Your soul " she looks down slowly preparing for a backlash.

Jaxale's eyes widen in surprise, his mind racing with the implications of her words. "Visions? Dreams? What are you talking about, Tiz?" He takes a step closer, his voice low and urgent. "What do you mean you've seen me in your visions? How is that even possible?" He feels a shiver run down his spine as he searches her eyes, seeking answers to questions he doesn't even know how to ask. "You say you know my soul...That's not possible, we just met" his words hanging in the air as he waits for her response.

"Idk why I'm like this... I've always been this way. It became more intense after the storm of change, when I died and came back to life."

Jaxale's eyes lock onto hers, his gaze intense. He thought to himself as they spent a moment in silence. You died and came back to life... What happened, Tiz What did you see. He takes another step closer, his heart pounding in his chest. What does this have to do with me? With us? He feels like he's unraveling a mystery, and he can't help but be drawn in deeper. "Tell me everything," he urges, his voice filled with a sense of wonder and directness.

"You'll need to stay overnight.. it's a long story. Might as well get comfortable"

She smiles sweetly at him

Tiz steps behind a frosted half wall and starts to undress slowly. Jax does his best to advert his eyes. Which proves more difficult than he would expect. He hasn't been drawn into a woman... Since ... Well he couldn't even remember. She slowly removes her leather jacket and her leather shorts. Bends down and undos her boot straps. Slipping her dainty feet out of the big hulking platforms. When her feet met the concrete floor her perfectly round breasts bounce with beautiful delight. She slips into her perfectly fit jean, cutoff, bootie shorts and a light pink tank.

As she emerges from behind the barley there wall, Jaxale's eyes widen slightly at the sight of her in casual attire. He can't help but appreciate the way the pink tank accentuates her curves and nipples. Tiz catches his gaze and her energy twinkles, with amusement.

"Comfortable enough yet?" she asks, her voice playful.

Jaxale clears his throat, his face warms slightly. "Yeah, I'm good. Let's hear this story."