Welcome to Gaia! ::

This is an area on the edge of the city that is little-used by most of the nightbreeds or average human. It's full of run-down buildings, some condemned and others pushing it. This is where Gaijin's apartment is located, a two-story, run-down boarding house with many rooms that are unused.

Gaijin let out his breath and slipped into the apartment through the back window, not wanting to attract any unwanted attention from the front after his little outting today. He really didn't feel like dealing with any nightbreeds with Logan in the condition that she was in. He dropped down onto the floor, eyes searching around to make sure that nothing was out of the ordinary. Mia was not here, which was the only thing that was missing. He wondered where she was, but he couldn't very well go out and leave Logan in her condition. He moves over to the bed and sits on the edge, turning the Lycan gently onto her back and leaning down, kissing her forehead softly. I wish you were feeling better Logan. This get awfully boring without you around, awfully fast. He smiles softly and shakes his head. Well, atleast you're safe for now. Looks like you're getting some color back, so I hope this means you're getting better.

Gaijin saw her hand move and her eyes flicker open against the light. He shifted around on the bed so that he was blocking the light out of her face so that she could open her eyes, his hand going to hers. He put it over top of her hand, fingers intertwining as he looked down on her face. Good morning sleepy head. Are you awake now? I've been so worried about you since you were shot. I thought that I might not ever see your eyes open again for a while there. His other hand reached up, stroking her cheek softly.

There isn't anything to forgive. As you said, I wouldn't have survived the headshot. Taking care of the woman I love, and who saved my life is the least I can do. He leans down, kissing her lips lovingly and stroking he cheek as he kissed her, his hand in her giving her handa gentle squeeze. Some Guardian Angel I turned out to be. I got you shot because I was reckless when we were fighting those Vampires. Maybe if I hadn't let them into my mind... He shakes his head, closing his eyes and letting out his breath. Logan, I have never really been in a relationship, excluding this one, and I never knew how much you could fear for someone, even someone like you who can protect themself. I don't want to lose you... don't want to be apart. Strange huh?

Come on lover. I think we need to get you warmed up a bit. He slips his arms under her softly, lifting her slowly to hold her in his arms against his chest and stood off the bed, carrying her wrapped in the blanket in his arms over to the couch in front of the fire. He sat down holding he in his lap, still in the blanket and with his arms around her. All I want is to be with you now-a-days Logan. I do my job, and I feel justified as if loving you makes it official. That I am not simply a mindless killer, but that I have motive and I do what I do for a reason that does not break with my morals.

Gaijin's eyes widen at her use of his real name, something no one else knew. You remembered... I thought that you'd forget, what with everything we've been through since we met. He ran his fingers through her hair gently, leaning down and kissing her lips tenderly. I'm glad that you don't think so. I know that there's a war going on, and that some think I should hate your kind and the Vampires without looking back, but I can't. Especially not after I met you. You started out threatening to kill me, and now here you are, in my arms, trusting me to keep you safe.

Gaijin held Logan close to his chest, stroking her hair as she clenched in his arms. I'm sorry that it hurts so much Logan. I wish that I could share the pain with you, take some of the strain off of you. After all, you did take the bullet for me, to save my life. He lets his breath out and closes his eyes as he leans his head down, pressing his forehead against hers and rubbing her back with the hand not on her hair. And somehow, I don't think that your old friend Xandora would agree with you on that point. No would any other Elder it seems. Atleast none that I've met. Of all those in positions of power in this city, you seem the only one in control of herself. Doesn't that sound kind of funny?

Well, a guy has to understand himself if he wants to understand why it is that he does what he does to others. And that is why I act as I act. Because I try and understand that what I do will effect the others. Just trying to get into their heads. He kisses her lips tenderly and holds her close to him. What do you think? Is it so weird that when we first met you thought as they did. And back then, you told me that I was just a worthless Hunter, and that Hunters were only good for cleaning up the other races' trash.