Welcome to Gaia! ::

::In the midst of the quiet atmosphere, the constant sound of rhythmic breathing can be heard in the lounge. Were one nearby and to follow the sound, they'd find Deity, the owner and builder of the establishment. Quiet and still, he sits upon the first couch visible to the left of the wide doorway, legs crossed and his elbows resting on his uplifted knees. His back is arched forward with his head tilted down to hang low, somewhat messy red locks dropping forward to mask his bare face. For whatever reason he seems unwilling to bother covering his face now. His tail is curled around to lean against his right leg.

The tall Orinian wears a simple pair of black denim pants without his belt, grey boxers worn just a little higher than the waistband of his jeans. Around his neck dangles a small jade pendant held by a black twine, the only other thing on him being the silver claddagh ring on his right middle finger. A thin, glistening layer of sweat covers his exposed skin as he seemingly stares down at his one feet, fists loosely clenched and eyes closed. Deity appears to be cold, shivering from head to toe as each trembling exhalation slips through his parted lips.

Though not alone, seeing the boy in this state can be perceived by someone as either very bad or very good, depending on who sees him. Though a mere shadow of his former self, at least he's not attacking anybody.::

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The Orinian wasn't alone for a rather easy to figure out reason. Who else would be beside him but his lover Jade? She sat to his left, her legs not crossed, but both shifted to her left as she sat sideways. Her right hand was stretched out just a little, resting lightly on Deity's left fist, while her long brown tail rested over her calfs and in front of her legs slightly.

She sat up a little straighter than him, though her eyes were closed just the same. Jade, however, didn't look nearly as fatigued as Deity did next to her. The gold locket sat around her neck as always, accompanied by a jade pendant that matched Deitys, along with her normal outfit of a black tanktop and jeans.

The young woman was nearly completely still, minus the end of her tail twitching occasionally, and the rise of her chest with her breathing.

((Heya Unks. *waves*))

::Seeming to either not notice his beloved or not be able or willing to react to her at this moment in time, Deity does no such thing. He stays as still as he can, aside from the constant cold shiver racing up and down his spine. His wrists and hands seem to spasm and twitch at points as he stays so quiet upon the sofa, possibly in a deep trance or meditation. Sweat dripping from his nose and brow, the Tonepian's fangs bite down, his breaths beginning to sound like quivering hisses every time he takes in or lets out air.

In his head, Deity repeats in his mind what Jade and his father have told him, focusing on what's left of his former self within. In order to fight for control, he has to find what he's fighting for. However, not being one who is terribly well-honed in the methods of meditative training, this task is easier said than done for Deity. He apparently can't attempt it alone.::

<< ninja ::picks Jadey up into a fireman's carry before slipping away into the Lair:: ninja >>

[[ There was RP and I wasn't there for it. gonk This is all Reya's fault. Somehow. ]]