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 Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 8:02 pm
 Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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The man grunted and avoided Byron's head when he teased him. What was the point of taking a suitor to bed if you didn't plan on remembering their name? He tried to distract himself with more comment reading, only to see part of a text that had arrived. He turned beet red at what he saw and tossed the phone on the other side of the couch, wiping his hand against his pants as if he had become dirty himself. Part of him wanted to grab the phone and message that man to not respond ever again, but he decided against it.
Archaeus got up, leaning backwards until his spine cracked in several places. He sighed and straightened up, looking over at Byron. "I think I will be going home for a while starting today," he said. "I'm getting sore from sleeping on your couch so much. I'm going to sleep in my bed for the next few days." And not have to worry about you moaning out random men's names.
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:11 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:20 pm
Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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Although the promise of more pillows was tempting, Archaeus stayed suspicious. He looked at the finger that poked at him and gently swat it away, raising an eyebrow at the man. "What has brought upon this sudden want to hang out?" he asked. He suddenly paused then narrowed his eyes. "Wait. Are you giving me another underhanded insult again?"
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:25 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:32 pm
Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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Archaeus studied Byron's expression for a while, judging whether he was lying or not. Once he was satisfied, he gave an apologetic smile. "Could we do it another time? I don't think my back can handle the couch for another day, and my ears can't handle your lovers."
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:46 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:55 pm
Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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Archaeus tensed when Byron leaned in, shivering at the whisper. Blushing furiously, he jumped back, waving his arms around erratically. "That's quite fine! I-" He paused, pursing his lips. It was like throwing salt into the wound, reminding him that he did not, in fact, have hordes of fans eager for his accompaniment. That would take the most time getting used to. "I'm fine. I suppose we could both use a good day to ourselves, anyway," the character said. He planned to read all about himself and study his origins. He couldn't exactly do that with Byron taunting him every other minute.
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:17 pm
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:33 pm
Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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Archaeus's breath hitched when Byron wrapped his arms around him and kissed his cheek. He blinked, eyes wide and an innocent blush over his face. Technically, considering that he didn't have any suitors as he thought, this was his first kiss. He was so stunned that he nearly missed what the man said. He straightened up instantly, his brows furrowed.
"W-Wait!" he called out. He couldn't really tell why he was so against the thought of that man coming back. Maybe it was because Byron seemed to like him. A lot. Moreso than the past visitors. Was this simply a situation similar to a child having to accept a step-parent? No, he didn't think so. And he didn't want to think anymore about it.
"I'll stay, I'll stay," he ceded. He supposed his back could handle another night of pain before he'd be forced to reside in a nursing home with the fellow back achers.
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:37 am
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:40 am
Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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Archaeus watched Byron rush off excitedly. There was definitely something strange about this. He couldn't tell what the man was planning, but he'd have to play along for now. With a sigh, he drifted back to the couch and settled, wincing as his back argued. He felt like there was an indention forming on this couch from his constant rests against it.
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:52 am
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:21 pm
Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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It was like several equations began flashing through his mind at once. Which was the right decision? If he stayed here, he could sleep on Byron's bed real quick and get rest, but he'd also risk sleeping on... undesirable stains. If he went with Byron then people might mistake them for a couple and leave him alone, or he'd risk having to endure watching the man flirt with the clerk. He glanced down at the fluffy pillow handed to him, squeezing it. It was very soft and comfy.
"I'll accompany you," he decided as he got up, tossing the pillow to the couch. He'd buy more of them to help his back.
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 5:39 pm
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:30 pm
Archaeus Chartreuse
Perfection Embodied
"Everyday I endure this horrible, painful curse. Forced to mask it all with a smile."
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"It's rather difficult to maneuver," Archaeus complained while giving his large screen of a phone a frustrated look. "It's strange. I remember being gifted the latest gadgets from my parents due to financial success - that, and people would beg me to test their products. Yet another reminder of what I am, I suppose." He sat down on the couch with a sigh, setting his own bag down besides him, which contained two pillows and sheets for them. He was rather excited for that.
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"I'm simply too perfect."
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