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 Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 2:55 pm
 Ａｋｉｒａ Ｓｈｉｍｏ
Akira felt out of place, to say the least. He was at a ball that was supposed to be held for Ignius Aēsmains and Ištarazilians and Akira was neither. However, his travels had brought him here and he had received an invite from his last client as a thank you for his work. The client was a scholar that had hired him to protect them while they went through a particularly dangerous area looking for artifacts. Apparently Akira had done such a good job that the agreed amount of payment wasn't enough, so an invitation to this ball had been given along with the money.
So here Akira stood, hanging out against the wall on the sidelines just watching people dance and socialize like a creeper. Not that he wasn't a bit of a creeper, but that was besides the point. Never in his life had Akira attended such a formal event. Sure he'd been to a few balls and soirees for nobles, since his parents had been nobles, but he'd never actually been inside a royal palace. He'd cut ties with his family and dropped his status as a noble before a ball like this one could take place in his country of origin. Apparently there was just such an event taking place in Thalassia now, but Akira was far away from there now, and had no plans of returning any time soon. So he continued to people watch silently, leaning against the wall with his hands behind his back.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:53 pm
 "Not a noble, hmm that would seem that our young prince isnt thinking about the potential an alliance could make with marriage. Though, Im sure if you had the option you would have married a royal for the power it would bring you." She said softly watching the two with eyes like a hawk. She disliked missing anything and keeping tabs on who was with whom and just what little rumors were floating around gave her a bit of an edge which could be used as blackmail later if the needed it. "So Valentin, have you seen anyone to approach for a possible alliance negotiation?" Dress
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Beauty the disaster Vice Captain
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Beauty the disaster Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:17 pm
 Damian had watched as his sister ran off and then saw Anora and Saoirse approached by couple and run off quickly he raised a brow but didnt follow. He figured it was a girl thing and would just leave it at that. Besides, he couldnt blame Amber when he would do the same thing, hell he was planning on it tonight. Looking about the room he spotted someone that he liked the look of and smirked moving over to stand beside the male. "Your not from around here are you?" He asked with a sly grin. "That makes things more fun if you ask me. These places are so boring when everyone is the same." He was curious about the man he was speaking to and wondered if this stranger would be someone he could get to know a bit better. The thought had him itching to leave the ball just to be alone with Akira.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:47 pm
Ａｋｉｒａ Ｓｈｉｍｏ
Akira continued to watch people until someone in particular caught his eye. Mostly he caught Akira's attention because he was walking towards him, that only solidified when the male stood next to him against the wall. It didn't take long for Akira to figure out that the other male was royalty. Akira may not know a whole lot about the Ignius Aesma kingdom, but he was smart enough to recognize royalty when he saw it. This must be one of the fire princes.
Akira was surprised at how informal Damian acted and the words he spoke to him were very forward. "No... I'm not. I suppose variety is more interesting, though I must admit I feel out of my element here. I didn't think someone from Ignius Aesma would be too happy about a Thelassian being here, especially not royalty. But you seem not to mind. Why is that?" Akira asked, very curious to hear the answer. He half expected to be thrown out of the ball by now because of his nationality and the war that was going on.
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Beauty the disaster Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:09 pm
"You seem tense. Is it because your afraid of being kicked out?" He asked looking his target over for a moment before he laughed. "I wonder why Im the only one here that wouldnt really care. Well, for starters I am the rebellious one of the family so having you here is a wonderful adventure. I look forward to seeing just what mischief one can get into with the supposed enemy." He teased before laughing. "You dont seem to enjoy being in the ballroom, why dont we step out to somewhere a bit more private and not so crowded?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:29 pm
Ａｋｉｒａ Ｓｈｉｍｏ
Akira gave a comical cringe but couldn't help but smile at the same time. "That obvious, is it?" The prince had hit the nail on the head. Akira knew it was probably an irrational fear, but he couldn't help but be nervous about being thrown out just for being Thelassian.
As Damian continued to speak, Akira couldn't help but c**k an eyebrow. What a mischievous prince. "Is that right?" was all he said, though he wore a smirk on his face. When Damian offered for them to leave the ball room, Akira couldn't help but let out a relieved sigh. "Yes, actually, I wouldn't mind that at all." Akira would like to get away from the crowds, as they had never been his thing. Besides, Damian seemed like good company, certainly amusing enough. He was even pretty attractive.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:09 pm
"Well, you do seem to be watching everyone like a frightened rabbit." He said with a grin before offering his hand to the other man. "Damian Covington. Nice to meet you." As he waited for the other's name he started to move away from the crowd ever watchful of his guard dog. Perhaps when Gladio was busy they could actually slip away for a bit, and hey he could say he was just being a host and trying to comfort a guest. As the moved away Dmian looked the man over a moment and smiled again. "So, how did you hear about this ball my friend? Your pretty far from home, and while I love having you around here its already spiced this ball up ten fold."
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:33 pm
Ａｋｉｒａ Ｓｈｉｍｏ
"Rabbit? I was cautious, not scared." Akira said, acting slightly offended, but then laughing it off. "Damian." Akira repeated the name to help him remember it. Perhaps it was wrong of him to address a prince by his first name, but it was easy to forget the formalities when Damian was being so informal himself. Akira decided he would continue to speak casually with the prince since it was easier and he didn't seem to mind.
"My name is Akira Shimo, and the pleasure is all mine." He said, following the prince as he walked away from the crowded ball room. Their conversation continued as they walked. "I actually heard about it from a former employer of mine. You see, I'm a sell sword, so I suppose you could say I get around and hear a lot of things." Akira said, hoping that calling himself a sellsword would sound more respectable than saying he was an assassin. It was true he offered many services with his weapons, not all of them involving killing someone, but more often than not... well, you could probably imagine what the job entailed on more than one occasion.
"As for being far from home, well, yes, you could say that. But I prefer to think of the road as home. I travel a lot and enjoy it far more than I ever did staying in Thalassia." As Damian finished speaking, Akira smiled slyly. "Well, I'm glad to hear you find me so... entertaining." he said with a smirk.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:03 pm
 
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✮═━┈ ⇢ Tana stuffed a few bon bons in her face and smiled. "A regular brawler, huh? I knew there was a reason I liked you." She said after her mouth was empty. "I get in a lot of fights myself. I rarely ever lose, but mostly I just like to have fun. And boy is it fun the see grown men's faces when I knock out their tallest buddies with a big hammer!" She started laughing obnoxiously loud, and then went back to the bon bons. "Hey, these are pretty dang good. Try one." That was the only warning she gave before stuffing chocolate bon bon in his mouth. ⇠ ┈━═✮
(-Dress-)
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:10 pm
"A sell sword Akira? Hmm I suppose that could be helpful I am looking for a second retainer and somehow I feel you would be more entertaining then the Monk i currently have." He said with a laugh before looking his companion over. "So, just how much do you charge for your sword?" He asked a little more suggestively then he meant, but he wanted to know how the man would react to knowing the prince was attracted to him. "I will need to thank whoever sent you here then if things work out well." He grinned and moved towards the gardens where his sister had been before. "Would you be willing to stay in the kingdom for the right reasons Akira? Even if you wont serve me?" He asked softly knowing they might have just met, but he wanted to learn more about the other. Having him there it would certainly make things interesting if only because it would cause mischief.
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Beauty the disaster Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:26 pm
Ａｋｉｒａ Ｓｈｉｍｏ
Akira arched an eyebrow at the suggestion Damian made about looking for a second retainer. That was a profession he'd never considered, especially for royalty from an opposing country. He wondered if he would be considered a traitor to Thelassia for that. Still, the offer did sound like it would pay more than his current job. It was something to consider.
The next thing that came out of Damian's mouth had Akira struggling not to snicker. He managed to keep a straight face but it was no easy feat with his immature sense of humor. "Depends on the job, really. Why, you have something special in mind?" He asked, equally as suggestively as the other male's comment. As they moved into the gardens, Akira pondered the question Damian had next. "Again, that depends on the reasons. You'll have to be more specific, your highness."
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:37 pm
Damian smiled and moved closer suggestively until the two of them were only inches apart. "That all depends on what your willing to do Akira. You see, Im the reckless one of the family and I generally do what I want, and at the moment Im wanting you. I dont expect anything to happen tonight but I do want something in the future. You have caught my attention." The prince shook his head before stepping back. "You dont need to refer to me as Highness, I wont be holding any rank over you though I would enjoy seeing some of your swords."
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Beauty the disaster Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:55 pm
Ａｋｉｒａ Ｓｈｉｍｏ
As Damian moved closer, Akira held his ground and returned the sly smile with one of his own. It was like a game where they were both preying on each other. Akira remained silent as Damian spoke, making it clear what he wanted. Honestly, Akira didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing to have caught the prince's attention, but so far he was enjoying it. He wondered what exactly Damian wanted from Akira, though a few things sprung to mind. But then, maybe Akira was just being hopeful.
"Very well, Damian. Though I hate to disappoint you. I collect knives and bows, not swords. I tend to rely more on stealth than brute strength." Akira slowly pulled one of his favorite knives from his boot and turned it in his hand so he was holding it by the blade. He handed it to the prince so he could grab the handle and look if he wanted.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2017 11:13 pm
Akira wouldnt have any idea what Damian was saying and he chuckled as the older man started pulling out a knife. Grapping the other's wrist he pulled Akira close once again brushing his leg against his inner thigh and smirked. "That isnt the kind of sword I was talking about. Seems you misunderstood me. Unless of course you dont have the goods to deliver." He teased before he let Akira's wrist go and stepped back once again. Looking around the garden Damian gave a small growl before taking the hilt of the knife that was offered to him and cutting the shirt he wore off. Once he was bare chested once again he returned the weapon and gave a relaxed sigh. "So much better. I hate shirts, they are too restricting and hot when worn in the sun." Akira would be able to see the muscles in the moonlight as well as the chinese dragon design on his chest that wrapped around his body. While he couldnt have THE golden dragon, no one said he couldnt have a dragon on his body. He had been really proud of that little loophole when he found it.
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2017 2:09 pm
Ａｋｉｒａ Ｓｈｉｍｏ
Akira couldn't disguise his surprise. He knew the prince was flirting with him, but he didn't know just how serious Damian was being. Nothing had prepared him for how bold Damian would be. He'd never known much about Ignius Aēsmain's royal family, and even though Damian himself had warned Akira that he was the mischievous one in the family, he still never would have dreamed that he would be this bold. Akira's eyes showed shock as Damian grabbed his wrist and a small shiver went up his spine at the other physical contact Damian made with him. Akira didn't know whether to smile or bare his teeth in anger at the jest he made. He chose to ignore it altogether for the sake of his own pride. "You really want that, right here, right now? Anyone from the ball could walk out here and see." Akira had no qualms about sleeping with the prince, his only issue was privacy. He was no exebitionist.
More shock showed in his eyes, just as Akira was about to recover from the last time, as Damian took his knife and cut his own shirt off. Akira cocked an eyebrow at the display. Though it was a little extreme and unnecessary, it wasn't unpleasant to view. The prince was far more toned than Akira would have expected from someone of royalty, and the dragon tattoo he bore was beautiful. Once Akira regained his composure he spoke with a confident voice once again. "When you said you wanted something from me in the future, I thought you meant later, somewhere in private. I hate to break it to you, but I'm not that easy. If you want me that badly, you'll have to win me over with a nice room somewhere out of the sight of prying eyes. I don't put on shows." Akira said, taking his knife back from the prince and taking the opportunity to stand close enough that their bodies brushed up against each other. He wanted the prince to know that he was still interested after all. He just had some requirements before they jumped into the fun stuff.
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