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Entry Nine: A Rare Act Of Kindness
Aido is bigger and Jiro gives Angelus a gift?

Chao looked up, barely catching sight of the last fading rays of the sun before turning back to Aido and the level, slightly annoyed look the Embellished Tale was giving her.

"Aemu, I'll be fine, just let me go for a little while?"

The Author dragged a hand through her dark locks, "fine, fine. But are you sure you don't want me to come with?" The look returned. "Alright, alright, I'll be by later after I get my stuff from the library. Don't go anywhere else but the Stationary Store," she gave her daughter a cold stare, blinking as she received a hug in return.

"I won't! Promise!" Turning swiftly Aido dashed down the walkway towards the Stationary Store, a confidence she didn't feel in her stride. She dropped to a slow walk after Chao disappeared around the corner.
She sighed and chewed on her lip as she walked, halo glowing softly to further light the way until the streetlights came on.

"I'm not being slow ya know. And I know.. but I'd rather keep it locked anyway. Call it a very old habit." That made him snicker as he sung Jiro down onto the ground and let him walk on his own. The portal to the store was already opened so it wasn't hard to just get there. Sah rather loved Silent's company and Silent learned quickly that females ewre treated very very well here. Mainly cause there weren't that many there. This race was mainly male. But the animosity beteen Angelus and Jiro was still very much alive and 'well' and it bothered him.

"Not that I don't trust everyone here, just i've lived in the human world too long heh..I cant help it. Think anyone'll be at the store?"

" Yeah yeah yeah. You need to lose some weight. You know, Sah was commenting on your habit of eating too many sweets." She couldn't help but tease the man. Sah never said such a thing, but it was fun nonetheless. Silent looked down at Angelus. Nothing. Not a word nor peep.

She turned her attention back to Jiro and Akiya. " The human world is a scary place, I agree. Hmm... Hopefully someone will be there, if not, we can always get more books." Silent's favorite room at the home was the little library. More books were always better.

Angelus' head lay over Silent's shoulder. Emotionless brown eyes looked to Jiro then to Akiya. At rare moments did the child so any sign of feeling. But those moments were with Silent or Akiya. No one else.

Aido peered through the glass of the Stationary Shop breifly before taking a deep breath of air and running her fingers through Rael's fur as the Shadow briefly appeared.
The bell rang softly as she entered, only to find that no one else was there.
Laughing quietly to herself she simply shook her head, heading deeper into the little shop, examining it from her new vantage point. She wouldn't mind just waiting here, even if no one else was about, the Stationary Shop always made her feel safe after all.

"Am I getting fat?" He had the feeling this was a joke so he played along with it, letting out little whimpers as he pt his rock hard stomach> "waahh well I'd better start working out or something before I get fatter. Then Sah'll abadon me and it'll be all sorts of bad!" Snickering, he let those two enter the portal first before he and Jiro. "Yeah that's true... I need to get some of my books back from Keeper.. if he's done reading them anyway..."

He noticed those annoying eyes looking at him, and he smoothly looked away. Annoying Angelus. Bad enough he was still living, he kept looking at him. It bugged him like nothing else that he had shared his blood with that no good upstart.

When Angelus looked at him, his eyes softened as he smiled at him. The longer his silence, continued, the more determined he got to fix him.. whtever it took. He would make him better...

As soon as Akiya passed the portal and stood next to her and patted the flat stomach. She grabbed about a centimeter of skin. " You see that? Look at that fat. Don't worry. You and I can start working out. That way I can get in shape as well." She also grabbed her skin, pretending for it to be fat. " Now now. Sah will love you. Whether you blow up to be a hippo. I think he'd like the extra meat." She winked at the angel.

Angelus didn't react to Jiro's expression. It was as if he never noticed it. He stood quiet. Motionless, except for his eyes moving about him. He didn't have Darkness anymore. From what he heard, the man left the cave that day and was never seen again. A shiver ran down his spine. He swiftly closed his eyes. Ever since the transfusion, strange things happened to his body. What did the Tale's blood do to him? Angelus watched the smile on the man's face as he opened his eyes. His fingers gripped Silent's shoulders. He wanted to reach out; wanted to be held by the angel, but knowing Jiro... That would never be.

His face showed true horror as fake little tears slipped down his face. "Waaah I'm so fat! And trust me, me dear, Sah would not wish to be crushed by a hippo XDDD" Looking at her little bit of flesh, he snorted. "You should meet my sisters. They have the same issue you do XD." Feeling a faint tug on his robes, he looked down at Jiro, who was sending images into his head. "All right. Go ahead and see if anyone is there.." Jiro liked to scamper off ahead after awhile of being in their company. It wasn't much and it saddened Akiya like nothing else, but it was better than him being as openly hostile as he had been before.

His eyes were soft as he watched him reach the door of the shop and disappear inside before he felt someone looked at him and looked back at Angelus. There was a sensation.. Angelus wanted something. Silent..? Would it be all right if I hold Angelus for a little bit?"

Shoving open the door, he looked around, not seeing anyone he knew. There was one person there, btu he didn't exactly know her so he went over to his trusty box and rummaged about for his plush. But that smell was familiar...

Aido hummed to herself as she looked at the various Stationary, idly hoping to find something to read, she was getting tempted to break her promise to Aemu and wander off. It wasn't like she'd go far, just enough to see something-
The thought never finished itself as Rael brushed against one bare foot and she turned around at the sound of a box opening and froze.
It was Jiro, but he only glanced at her and she wasn't sure what she should do, he seemed intent on finding something. Still....
"Hi Jiro," she said softly, hand back on Rael's head for comfort.

Silent could only laugh at the angel's expression. " Please. Sah would probably be crushed under the weight." She chuckled. Her smile turned into a huff at the comment about his sisters. " They probably have the right idea." She smiled at the gentle jibes between the two. Her brown eyes fell to look at the top of a brown head. Her hand ran over his hair. She looked to Akiya at the request. Nodding her head, she carefully placed the child in his arms. The trio finally made it to the shop and walked through the door.

Angelus felt his being held by Akiay. His eyes went to the angels neck. No scar. Not like the one he had, but he huddled his face in his neck breathing in his scent. He was safe in the mans arms. Just like Silent's arms, he felt peace.

Someone was speaking to him. In a casual tone as if they were friends or something. It irked him but he paused in what he was doing, dropping the plush he had managed to grab onto as he looked at Aido carefully. There was something... hmm.. That smell. That hair color... the eyes. Finally, he gave a curt nod. "Greetings, Aido." The knight in shining armor chick. Seems she had grown up since last they met. What was he supposed to say to that. You look nice? are you wearing something new? He shouldn't listen to Mouu when he read those stupid human mags. "Good to see you're doing well..."

Good that was smart. Civil.. whatever. He couldn't care less. But Shouhin said to be civil to everyone. He might as well force himself. But his inner thoughts he kept behind his calm exterior. "And how are you?"

"My fears exactly." SNickering to himself more than anything else, he pulled Angelus close, stroking his hair. Poor little thing that gone through so much hell... but he wasn't alone. Silent and now Akiya and his family were doing everything they could to make him better. He had a scar on his neck, but his was made by a blade and was hidden mainly by his hair. Feeling him shift, he smiled before they all went inside and saw Jiro speaking to... "Aido?" She's grown since last time he had seen her!

Aido smiled slightly as Jiro recognized her, it seemed to take people a moment now. He was even being well, rather nice. She wasn't sure what to expect from people now, especially Jiro, "it's nice to see you Jiro. I'm mostly alright, how're you?"
And then the group came through and she went stiff again, briefly giving them a deer in the headlights look before waving weaking at Akiya and Silent, "ara, um, hallo everyone."
Suddenly caught sight of her silent friend, huddled against Akiya's neck, "Ang'lus!" she started, she hadn't seen her friend since the incident with Glory and Darkness and immediately rushed over, hesitation and uncertainty gone.
Standing on her tiptoes to see her friend better, "are you alright? Is he alright Akiya? Silent?" She looked from one adult to the other worriedly.

Angelus let out a small sigh at the caress against his hair. He grasped the mans shoulders tighter. Is this what it felt like to have a father figure? He shook his head. No. He had Jiro. And he had Silent, but his whole home was full of women. No male figure. He couldn't help but look up to Akiya. Even Sah, even though he did have womanly tendencies. His attention went from the mans neck to a older girl. His eyes squinted at the female. They widened in realization. Aido. He tried to hide his face. What would she think of him? A poor pathetic child who got everyone in child and couldn't defeat the master of Glory. He was weak. Weak.

Silent didn't know how to answer that. " Well... He's awake and eating, but..." A sigh escaped her lips. How could she tell her that he wasn't the same. The two childhood friends. " Ever since the incident... He hasn't been the same." Maybe seeing Aido would do Angelus some good.

He only gave a slight shrug in responce. He was being civil. Civil was not nice. "Well enough..." But when his Shouhin came in, his mouth shut instantly and he went back to rummaging about in his box. Somehow, he had to pick a dragon he wanted to keep... His head hurt for a moment and he sighed before he picked up another dragon. .....

"He's all right for right now, Aido.. just.. very quiet..." He nodded as he shifted down a bit so she could see him better. Though it seemed impossible, he did sometimes forget about his height and the fact he towered above most people. "He's very quiet so please forgive him for not saying anything..." In his eyes, he cared for Angelus the same way he did for Jiro. But the thing was, he was getting faint images from Angelus, like he did from jiro and he blinked before he tilted his head up so he looked at him. "You aren't weak, Angelus.." He placed a light kiss on his forehead and sent him an image. If his guess was right, he'd be able to pick it up.

The image basically showed him that he held the two tales in the same regard. If Angelus needed him for anything, even if it was a hug or just a shoulder to cry on, he'd be there for him. Make no mistake. But he felt something and looked down at Jiro, who was holding something in his hands. "Jiro?"

He was not a pleased puppy, but he wanted to do this. Why? He didn't know. "It's for him." He nodded his head in Angelus direction before he extended the gift to him. "It's nothing much..." Shrugging, he let Akiya take the dragon and he went to sit down by his box and play with his black glowy one. One nice thing he'd ever do for Angelus. Ever.

His eyes softened with a deep sense of pride for his little Tale before he offered Angelus the dragon plush. "Will you accept this?"

Aido caught the look before Angelus could hide his face and bit her lip, worry clouding her eyes, unsure as to how to take that look of disgust. Was he disgusted with her or angry at himself or...?
Her eyes slid to Silent then back to Angelus, stretching herself up further, trying to get on eye level with her friend, "Ang'lus? Ang'lus wha's the matter?" She dropped down, gave Akiya a small nod and moved so that she was around the back of Akiya as Jiro extended his gift and was back on her toes instantly.
"Ang'lus, we still best friends, right?" she asked quietly, willing her friend to look at her and she reached one hand up and put it on his. "Why's Ang'lus sad?" She didn't know why Angelus would be angry at himself or think he was weak, or even if those were really the reason's for the other Tale's silence, she just hoped he would answer her.

Silent nodded in agreement with Akiya. " He's much more quiet than he used to, but due to the situation, I think he's holding up ok." she nodded. Silent couldn't help but smile as Akiya held Angelus as if he was his own. Angelus needed that, she knew it. Her brown eyes looked into the angels, as if silently thanking him. For everything.

Angelus eyes widened. She didn't think he would hear him, but a sigh escaped his lips. He understood. His neck craned higher into his lips. His mind was flooded with an image. Him and Jiro. Sons to the angel. He thought of him that way? He did. He actually did. He gripped his fingers tighter around his shoulders, as if holding on for dear life. The fallen angel also sent an image back to Akiya. Holding him in the same regard as Silent. As a parent. Angelus opened his eyes and looked at the gift. Jiro? Jiro gave this to him? His brown eyes looked to the Tale who was busy playing with his own dragon. He nodded his acceptance. Secretely, he admired Jiro. His being interested him. Angelus sent to Akiya. Brother. he nodded his head to the other Tale. Even though Jiro might not think it, but Angelus did look at him as a brother. Living together made him see the Tale in a new light.

His brown eyes went to the older female. Aido. He couldn't help but smile at the girl. Aido always had that affect on him. " Best friends." He whispered. Aido will always be his best friend no matter what. " Sorry." He tried to apologize everything in just one word, but it would take more than just a sorry. " Not angry. Never." He appeased her thoughts.

His head shook in a tiny shake, dark blue eyes serene. The angel really didn't need any thanks. That just wasn't his way. He never did things to get a reward. Only if it truly and honestly called him to do so. Seeing Angelus' reaction made him chuckle. So, his guess had been right. The image connection he share with Jiro also passed to Angelus in the transfusion.. so he was, in some small ways, a telepath like Jiro was. It had awhile to figure out that he was a telepath.. but it was only by pushing Akiya's limits to test his mental strength did he figure it out. It pleased him muchly. Shifting his grip so he could hold him more tightly, he nodded as he got the image. To be Angelus' parent gave him a great sense of pride and happiness.

"I'm glad you accept his gift, Angelus." He knew it was damn hard for Jiro to swollow his own dislike to give Angelus something of his like that. But like he had heard Angelus call him brother, his demonic wing gave off a violent twitch, making akiya smirk. This was just bound to be interesting.

To hear Angelus speak again released some of the pent up stress and worry he had be haboring since he had woken up this way. He would heal now, he knew he would.

Aido smiled, relieved at Angelus' words and gave his hand a squeeze, though she would've much rather been able to hug her friend like in the past. But even though she'd grown she wasn't even near the angel's height, and unless she climbed up him it wouldn't work too well.
At his apology she shook her head, "s'alrigh', Ai just happy that Ang'lus' safe and alrigh'," and not angry or disgusted with her, her mind added silently though she pushed it back. Now wasn't the time for any growth induced uncertainties.

Silent walked to the side of Akiya and placed her hand on his shoulder. " Thank you." She whisperd. The angel would know what she meant. She couldn't help but be surprised at Jiro's actions. Things may change. No on ever knows what the future holds, but it might be a good one for the two Tales.

Angelus' feathered wings slightly ruffled at the hand placed over his. Aido's. It was great to be with his friend. " Thank you." he said to the girl. " You're pretty." He tried to hide the smile behind Akiya's shoulder.

At the whisper, he nodded again. "heh welcome." He did understand what she was getting up with those words and he was pleased to be able to do something helpful for them. He was also thinking along the same lines as Silent where his Jiro was concerned.. but time would only tell what would happen next. It was something that couldn't be rushed.

A chuckle left him when Angelus tried to hdie his face after calling Aido pretty. Now that was cute.

Was muttering in his head as he played with his dragon, pulling out his green fortune one so they could play smash and destroy. He liked it when the twins were there to play with him. This situation was making him edgy.. could they go home now? This was Angelus' thing.. it had nothing to do with him in the least.. so why be here?

He just hoped Akiya would hurry so he could play with Kali some more.

Even though her mother had said something along the same time when she'd first seen her after she grown Aido blushed slightly at the compliment and coughed in an attempt to hide it.
"Than'kyu," she murmured, falling back on the courtesy Chao had taught her, but she couldn't help a mock glaring at her friend from beneath her lashes for the disarming comment, though the brightness of her eyes assured Angelus that she wasn't angry at all.

The door to the shop jangled as Chao entered, a rather heavy looking bag slung over her shoulder. She blinked at the sight of everyone then smiled, waving with one hand before hurriedly clasping the bag again, "hello all."

Silent looked to the opening door. Chao. " Hey there." She smiled at her friend. It had been awhile since Angelus and herself left Akiya's home grounds. It was nice to see the females. Silent couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. Angelus was talking. Almost as if things were back to normal.

Angelus looked to Jiro, noticing his impatience. He wanted to say something, but bit his bottom lip. Maybe he would tell him when they got back home. Pain was evident in the child’s features. A flash of pain ran through his neck. He became stiff. A slight wimper escaped his lips. He grown used to it. Ever since Glory had a bite, now and then he would get pains in his neck. He gripped the dragon plushie in his hands for comfort. He opened his eyes after the pain went away and slowly smiled at Aido. "You're welcome."

Though Akiya knew that Silent felt rather.. well off cause there were mainly males in his world, but it wasn't so easy to get the females that where there out of hiding. Though if Silent met Lexus.. oooh dear lords, that'd be scary. He nodded to Chao when she came in, since she was holding Angelus, he couldn't very well wave.. or something heh.

When angelus got that pain his neck again, he made a face. Annoying... he got it every so often, at the same time that fallen did. and he knew it was cause of Angelus he was feeling it. Bleh, he didn't want this link..not at all...

At the whimper Aido bit her lip in response and was back on her toes, peering at the wound unhappily and squeezing her friend's hand with both of her's this time.
She glanced back and Rael stretched himself back into physical exsistence then shrugged, giving Angelus something akin to a lop-sided smile, though the Shadow's golden eyes were concerned as well. He liked the winged boy and felt the same unease as Aido when he looked at the wound.

"Hey yourself," Chao said with a smile towards Silent and a nod at Akiya, bah at school making her head home! She wanted to visit with the other Authors. But ah, maybe another time.... She didn't want to leave Aido there as it got darker either, so home it was for them. "Arg, I wish we could stay longer, but we need to head home. Common Ai."

"Aemu..." Aido sighed unhappily, bad timing on her mother's part. She braced her legs and actually hopped up, giving Angelus a breif hug as Rael supported her momentarily before hopping back down. "See you soon."
Ducking beneath Akiya's shoulder she made her way over to her mother's side and waved to everyone. "Bye Silent, Akiya, Jiro, Ang'lus."

Chao waved as well, "see you everyone! Hopefully next time for a longer amount of time," shoulder the bag again, and grimacing as a book edge poked into her back, she headed out the door, followed by Aido.

Silent nodded and waved goodbye to the woman and little girl. A smile graced her lips as she watched the grown up Aido leave. It was a good thing she brought Angelus with today. Looking to the angel she chuckled. " I think it's time that we say goodnight ourselves." Not wanting to disturb Angelus in his arms, Silent walked over to Jiro. Bending at the knee, she offered her open arms to the boy. " Want to go home?" she asked the child.

Angelus waved goodbye to Aido and let out a yawn. He couldn't stay up all day like he used to. Recently, he grew weak quickly and wasn't energetic as he used to be. He hoped that changed. Soon.

"Agreed.." He was more than happy to hold Angelus in his arms like this, though he knew he was weary fromt he events, even though it wasn't very active. Hwoever, when Silent got close to Jiro, he made himself watch. Oh he knew how Jiro felt about their guests.. but how would he take to her?

His eyes didn't even lift up from what he was doing as he stood up. There was no way in hell he would let her pick him up, for any reason whatsoever. Just cause he decided to be nice to Angelus.. it didn't mean anything in the long run. Not a single damn thing. And how dare she call his home their home like she would be staying?! Grah.. pissed him off.

Entry Eleven: A cheerup Giftu



"Here you go, sweetie!" Sah was all smiles as he pulled the silent Tale from his calligraphy studies by presenting a shiny box to the boy. Lately, he's been rather quiet and withdrawn, more so than normal and Sah was getting really worried. Akiya was keeping mum, probably at Jiro's request. And so, it was up tot he uke to figure the best way to make his newest baby smile.

Seeing how Jiro's eyes lit up at the sight of the box, he couldn't help smiling. "The invisible Couch was giving them out again.. I remembered how much you had liked your other one last time, so I thought..." His words were cut off when Jiro suddenly leapt into his arms and clung tightly to him. Jiro didn't make sounds when he cried but Sah always knew and he made soft chuuing sounds as he rocked him back and forth. "Shhh shhh, my little one.." His fingers ran lovingly through his hair as he hummed his favorite song to him, just touching him and letting him get all all his emotions. One thing Sah had quickly learned about Jiro, he needed a motherly touch. He was very aggressive but felt there was no one he could trust to show this side of himself to. And with his other side coming out... poor thing...

It took awhile, about a half hour, before the Tale shakily lifted his head and used his sleeve to wipe at his face, though his face was already red and puffy. Good thing he wasn't by a mirror or else he would have ben disgusted with himself. Resting his head against Sah's chest, he kept his bio colored eyes closed as he let the Isshina's natural warmth sweep over him. Even his scent was calming.. he smelled of earth and lilacs.. "So... how is the baby?"

"Just fine. Growing as it should be... and yes, before you ask, Akiya is still in the dark about it. Remember. Tis our little secret..." Sah knew how Akiya felt about kids.. with his other family, he had nine kids... though three weren't his by blood, he adopted them and took them in. And here, he didn't want to add to his burden of more kids. It had to be hard.. A slight sigh came from him as he covered his stomach with a white gloved hand. "I wanna tell him.. but.. I don't wanna be a bother either..."

"I highly doubt Shouhin could see anything you do as a bother or burden.. he loves you as much as he loved Kafers..."

"But there's always Kafers there! They've already had their live together before in his last Rewrite! Why.. why can't I just have him.. I've been good and waited this long..."

Jiro looked up at him and caught the diamond that dropped down into his palm, feeling the warmth from Sah's skin. "That's how the world goes... but the thing is, he is here with you.. and took ot that part of his soul that needs to be with Kafs so he can focus on his family here... doesn't that say something?"

There was a bit of a silence between the two. Sah was watching how Jiro studied the box, his eyes captured by the pretty sparkles. He had been so disappointed when the box had disappeared last month. Maybe this time he had enough time to make a box like it.. or whatever he had wanted to do with it. Finally, Sah rested his chin on top of Jiro's soft hair and nodded. You're right.. you're very much right.. he did go through a lot in order to save me from Yujan... and he didn't even have to at all.. I owe him so much.. just.. he's my happiness. Him and you and the rest of our family." The slim male squeezed Jiro more snugly against his chest, enjoying the cute little 'wan' sound the Tale gave him as he relaxed in his arms. "I'm just afraid I'll wake up one day.. and be back under Yujan's thumb.. this all just a dream.. I don't think I could take it.."

Turning in his lap, he cupped his cheeks with his hands and kissed his nose gently, his wings flapping gently. "Tis not a dream, Yuhin." His eyes were serious before he nuzzled his cheek. "hehe you're so silly.. you're trying to cheer me up by making me think of someone else.. and you know that if it's you, I'll bend over backwards to try to make you happier..." Seeing the slightly evil grin tilting his lips, he couldn't help snickering. "And people say I'm scary at times!"

Sah couldn't contain his giggles as they were amused by it all. "Well it worked, neh?" His fingers stroked over his cheek. "You feel better now?" Jiro nodded after a bit and the Isshina was more than pleased. "Good.. now let's find a good place to put your box and wait for it to open neh? I wonder what you'll get this time around! I'm sure it'll be something cool." Getting up gracefully, he carried him over to his desk, which was a bt of a mess. With a cluck of his tongue, he worked on straightening it out, using a bit of his powers to send control spirals of wind to put things in the right places before pulling the sparkly box down. "There.. neh.. we need to work on getting you a pet or something.. anything's better than Nycon's hellhounds..."

Jiro only snickered in response to that but they got quiet again. But that was okay. They didn't always need words to speak anyhow...

Entry Three: Concerns

It’s amazing how Jiro has been changing lately. When he’s not locking himself up in his dojo training himself as best as he could without requesting help, he’s out hunting. Which within itself is a frightening thing considering the rumors I’ve been hearing. But I can’t help wondering…

Is this in his best interest? Isn’t there something else I should be doing to look out for him? His powers are unstable, from what I can see sometimes as I watch him train. What is the cause behind that uncontrollable rages he gets sometimes? I’m so tempted to ask him but I bet he’s not even aware of it himself. It’s almost… like there’s someone else inside of him. Like his soul is split. Sah says I’m thinking way too much about it, but I don’t think I am. I think I’m not thinking about it enough. Not trying to figure it out enough.

What if it’s something serious and Jiro gets hurt later on? He’s still a child but it doesn’t matter. I’m his father and children, all my children anyway, will be watched, damn it all.

Guess that leaves more spying and research for me….

-Akiya

Entry Fourteen: Khia and Hiromi
Jiro's New Pet

Jiro: *Sighing, he got out of the outfit and back into his normal kimono, looking sorely vexed as he looked at his Shouhin, who was looking away* least he doesn't take pictures ><

Khia: *flicks his tail and shifts his hand so the nails are sharper, longer; using it to shred the suit before tossing it back at his parent* I'll get 'em later, okay? He won't get to keep those, promise.

>.> damned kids, always against me... ;__; woe, woe is me

Jiro: Is there a reason for us to be with you? *He made a face at Sy before he nodded and smiled to Khia* I'm sure you can get them X3 so what do you wanna do?

Khia: *watches his hand changing back with a mild sort of interst, it stings but not so much anymore* I wish he'd stop treating you like a girl... > neutral *shrugs* Well...dunno, there's not a lot ot see here.. except in Sy's lab...but I'm not allowed down there...

*cries, slinks off to go develope the film* >.>

Jiro: *he found his change rather fascinating so he was watching curiously, almost wishing he could do something like that* Meh.. well it's my long hair that does it, I suppose. but it's not like I'm gonna cut my hair anytime soon.. so i guess it's one of those minor things I'll hafta suffer through... *Shrugs gently* Pfft this place is boring then... how can you stand it?

Khia: *flexes his hand a bit* Oh, I don't stay here much...I go spend time at the Sanctuary, or with Ren... So I'm not here much. *flicks his tail* You could see the sanctuary, if you wanted...it's kind of dangerous though...

Jiro: *His brow shifted at the word dangerous* Oooh let's go there then X3

Khia: *grins* I thought you might say that... *pulls a small whistle-type thing on a chain out of his shirt, smiling* Syrie made it for me, so I can go when I want... *puts an arm around Jiro and blows the whistle, fingers covering two of the four holes to activate the spell for the Sanctuary*

The magic is gentle - it's Syrie's magic, so it's based on the earth - and it deposits the duo on a hill just infront of a rather imposing white building. The Sanctuary - large beasts can be seen padding about, and on the porch of the building lies the largest of them all. A huge purple and black beast with massive wings, fangs, and multiple tails; despite the beast's great size, it seems to perk like a dog at Khia's appearance. The whole place is lush, green, and save for this area, it's mostly untamed land, dangerous land.

Jiro: *his eyes swept about the place they had landed into, taking a deep breath to get used to the smell and feel of this place. It was definately different than his home but he liked allt he creatures wandering about in it.* Nice.. *Seeing the huge beast that seemed rather pleased to see Khia, a brow shifted as he smirked* pet of yours, Khia?

Khia: *shakes his head* Heka is Syrie's Lupix...she's the oldest one here... *whistles, calling the great beast to them* But she's the best way to get around here. None of them are mine...though I wouldn't mind having a bond-brother or sister...

Heka nuzzled the small shapeshifter with her large head; the creature was easily the size of draft horse, if not larger, but she had a gentle air about her, and when she chuffed at Jiro, sniffing him, she didn't seem to be intent on hurting him.

Jiro: Ah so tis a she.. that's nice.. *He watched the creature with thoughtful eyes, his body not in any way tensed or on the defense. To him, animals were easier to read than humans were. It wasn't hard to tell the difference between a violent one and a passive one. He inclined his head before her out of respect* Pleasure

Khia: *smiles, because Jiro seems to understand that she's not just a beast, but something more* She's watched over me since I was a pup...It's kind of weird, but I think of her like a mom almost... *scratches the back of his head* Heh...I'll have to bring you back when there are pups...maybe we can convince your Shouhin and Syrie to let you have one!

The great lupix fluffed her wings and seemed to dip her head back, accepting Jiro as a playmate for Khia, and as someone welcome to her home. Her tails swished idly as she sniffed at the air for a moment before padding off towards the house.

Jiro: Heh, it might be easier to convince my Shouhin than Sy, maybe. There are tons of amazing creatures back home. Like the hell hounds. They're awesomely huge dogs that had huge horns and can spew flames. And they eat just about everything he can. Shouhin doesn't like them cause only one demi god can control them and they give him the creeps, but he let me have one as a pet. So I'll ask and see what he says cause I would love to have one of these creatures... *He was also rather amazed as well, but he watched her wander back towards the house curiously* So she protects the house?

Khia: She's bonded to Syrie...she watches this place for him. He's got a lab underneath... Ilkhe is probably around too...He's a great white lupix, but he's mean and bites kinda hard... *grins* Sy wouldn't mind, he likes you - if he didn't, he wouldn't let me play with you. C'mon, we'll go check out the house real quick, and maybe see if Heka will take us to stream..it's too far to walk.

Once on the porch, Heka dropped as if she were dead, laying there peacefully. From the woods, a glimmer of white and a low growling can be heard, but it comes no closer with the female there.

Jiro: Ooh, one that bites. Sounds like a challenge! *And did he sorely love his challenges* Heh I think he likes me only til he can fully make me want him to kill him and rip out all important body organs so he can't be reborn... you have such a weird caretaker... Mine's a bit goofy but at least I can occasionally figure him out. Sy makes me think he lost his mind to the looney farms... *Nodding to the plans cause he rather liked how it was laid out, he waited for him to lead the way, though his eyes flickered towards the woods, his gold eyes turning red as he grinned evilly. Ooh what was in there? But the moment passed quickly as his head turned* Lead on then X3

Khia: As nasty as he can be, Sy's not really a bad guy. He might be crazy though, that...well...yeah, he's probably crazy. *laughs, amused at the thought; leading the way down to the house. Heka didn't even stir when the duo went into the house - it wasn't dusty, since Syrie hired people to clean it, but it didn't seem lived in* Hmm...well, there's bound to be something in the kitchen... *slips into the kitchen to fetch a small pack that he keeps there and fill it with things they can eat for snacks - apparently, Khia does this alot*

The inside of the house isn't ornate, but large and airy, very beautifully made - quite possibly there were hidden passages and things here for boys to discover while exploring.

Jiro: Heh, I'll go with the crazy thought and stick with it cause it works. *Snickering in amusement, he let Khia go dashing off to the kitchen as he wandered just a little bit, but not too far. This place was big, kinda like his home.. though the inside schemes were rather different, he found he liked it in his own way. Whoever made this place had some taste in decor... he'd admit that much. A wicked smirk showed on his face as he wondered if there were trick doors and such here as well. Old houses always had them*

Khia: *slinks back out with the pack over one shoulder* I know what you're thinking, and yeah...there are all sorts of hidden things everywhere here... I found a few when Ren came out to help me make bracelets... *swishes his tail* And somewhere under here...is Sy's lab, with the sprockets. I've seen it, once...

Jiro: Hmm? *He smirked and figured that his face was obvious. When it came to his mind being read, no one could get past his shields, not even his Shouhin and he hadn't even really tried yet. But he wouldn't dare something like that* Really really now... well I'm sure if we stumble upon it while exploring, there's no harm done, right?

Khia: *wiggles his ears a bit* Exactly...who knows, maybe we'll find something intertesting....if the sprockets don't get us first! *He'd thought to take Jiro outside, but exploring the house seemed a bit more interesting suddenly - maybe it was having a friend there...mischief was so much better with more than one person!* C'mon...I bet there's something in the library! *bounces*

Jiro: hehe why are you worried about sprockets? If it's just gears, then it's no big deal, right? *Bouncing along with him, he nodded* Lead on! Let us raid da library!

Khia: *flicks his tail* If they were normal, I wouldn't worry...but they're Syrie's.... *As if that explained everything! Khia led Jiro down the hallway to the right, going past a front bedroom that looked unoccupied, and several smaller rooms - the library was at the far right front of the house, and it was huge. Filled floor to ceiling with tomes, scrolls, and other assorted things - it was no wonder Syrie felt at home in the Stationary Store!* Here we go! *sniffs at the dusty books nearest the door* Wow...I'd forgotten there were so many books....

Jiro: Huh.. *And in fact, that really did explain everything. Nothing was ever normal if it belonged to that fox. Looking at everything in this place, noting that it did look rather unlived in..w hich seemed like a waste of space to him, he smiled happily when he saw the library.* Heh this is nothing to compared to at home.. we have five major libraries each one about the size of this one.. but I wonder if this one might have books Shouhin doesn't.. maybe him and Sy'll hafta trade or something...

Khia: I bet he'd let him have them...Sy's read all these...long before I came... *he sniffed the air a bit, it smelled of Lupix, but that was only natural, wasn't it?* I wish we stayed here more often...I come alone a lot...now that I'm big enough to study by myself, and I can defend myself... *starts digging through books to get to a desk so he can search it* Say...Jiro...do you like Viddy and Ai?

Jiro: Huh? I think it'd make Shouhin's day to have new books to read.. *He was looking through some of the books that were at his eye level, curious enough to pull a scroll down and look at it* Hmm? Viddy and who? *His brow was jacked up before he recalled that Aido was called Ai and he shrugged* I like Viddy just fine.. she's nice enough, for a girl. That Tybalt seems too clingy to her but that's just how I see it... Aido? *His expression was closed* I don't care for her muchly. She's not a friend of mine

Khia: *pauses digging through the desk to look up at Jiro* Hmm...oh well. I'll keep that in mind if I get to bring more people over at a time... This place has the best swimming hole ever...it's like...perfect! *tosses a broken pen and some paper out of the desk, but doesn't find anything useful just yet; though the deeper into the room they get, the stronger the lupix scent is, which confuses him - usually the beasts dont come into the house, definitely not this far...*

Jiro: It doesn't matter if I don't think highly of Aido or not, Khia. If she's your friend, invite who you want. it doesn't matter to me. I don't have to talk to her, ya know... ooh swimming holes are da awesome. I like swimming. *He had been picking up the smell as well and his demon wing shifted a bit* Is it normal for the creatures to come into the library? I didn't know they liked to read..

Khia: I prefer small groups anyway..people stare a lot when I'm around. *shakes his head* No...they generally don't come in here...most are too big to make it very far in the house. *he frowned a bit* It's possible a pup got inside..maybe got hurt and got stuck? *it seemed as likely as anything, the library was full of wobbly stacks of books, armour, and items. Anything could happen in there*

Jiro: I'm not good with large crowds, period. You and Viddy are my only friends...*When he did his explaining, he was wandering about, pressing his nose close to the cases and sniffing around* Huh.. well if it's a pup then it would make sense.. since it's not very big.. I saw how big Heka was so things would have definately got knocked over if it was an adult...

Khia: *sniffs at the air again, creeping through the books and winding around strange objects* It's...stronger over here..maybe...it's still alive? *tries listening with his ears, but can't hear anything for the breeze outside* I don't have many friends either...You, Ai, Viddy, and Linny...I know some others, but they're not really...friends..yanno?

Jiro: *Since he knew that following Khia was the best idea, he stuck close to him* I think something is cause I can hear a faint heartbeat *His wings were vibrating gently as he checked where he could* Yeah.. I know exactly what you mean.. I know some of the others.. but there are some I would rather just ignore completely then try to get to know...

Khia: *flicks his ears and peeks around a tall bookcase; a huge pile of books were laying in the middle of the floor; it looked as though maybe a stack had been bumped, and everything gone tumbling down.* I think...maybe it's under there? *he paused, thinking on that* Yeah...I kind of feel that way too...Sy says I shouldn't, since in a way we're all siblings...but...I just can't warm up to everyone.

Jiro: I think it has to be..*Seeing how the books had fallen over, he bit his lip a bit. Something had definately gotten trapped under all those books. The scent was way too strong here and it was the only logical choice* Shouhin says that too.. that I should try to get along with them. But I just can't do that. It's like how he can't really get along with his own kin.. it's just how I feel about it. There are people that I'll never warm up to.. don't wanna either

Khia: *starts pulling the books off of the pile, tossing them aside carelessly* Me too...I'm happy with the friends I've met so far...I mean, you can't like everyone, right? Plus, we grow up...and grow apart... *glances over at Jiro* C'mon, let's see if we can dig it out...can't just leave it here

Jiro: *Was already doing the same thing, but he was stacking them elsewhere. To toss them was disrespectful to the books.* Exactly. No one can like everyone, that's simply moronic. And when we get older, true friendships are tested to see if they are really worth all the time and effort.. least that's what I think... *He gathered up all the books into his arms that he could before he moved them away* You don't think he'll be mad about this? Syrie?

Khia: If he noticed, I'd be surpised... *shoves books out of the way, following Jiro's example and stacking them to move - at least that way they don't have such a nasty mess later* Hey..I can..hear something now! *it was true, there was now a soft whining sound, it got louder the farther they dug into the books, and they could probably see a few swatches of darkish fur showing through the books* I wonder how many...of the friends we make now...will last when we're older...

Jiro: *He saw the patches of fur as well and quickened his pace, hurrying to get more books off the poor thing as possible* I dunno... it's not something we'll know til we get there... I just hope that you and I are still friends when we get bigger.. cause I would hate to lose your friendship... since you're the first person to reach out to me and not just immediately walk away...

Khia: Same here - You're the first guy, other than Linny, that I got to talk to much. Plus, your scent is nice. *his tail swished as he pulled more books off the whimpering pup; murmuring to it softly in a language he'd probably learned from Syrie* What a pretty girl you are..yes...

One the books were off it's head, the pup looked up at the two boys and let out a howl. It had been trapped for days, it was hungry and it's leg hurt! So howl it would!



Jiro: Heh thanks.. I like your scent too.. it's actually calming to me... *seeing the pup, his ears twitched as it began to howl. ow ow ow loud! But he looked it over before he knelt down* Aww.. its foot is hurt... *Taking his amulet, he pressed it carefully over the hurt foot and closed his eyes. It took abit before it began to glow and healing green swirls of energy surrounded the entire pup, making it feel all better. Panting a bit when he was done, cause it was draining and he was still learning the spell, he put the locket away* T-there.. that should make you better...

Khia: *watched Jiro heal the lupix pup with a curious glint to his eyes - healing magic was something he was familiar with thanks to Syrie. He couldn't cast it, but he could recognise it* Oh wow...where'd you learn that Jiro? *crouches next to Jiro and the pup, that is now licking at Jiro's hand a bit* Here ya go, this is better tasting, I bet... *digs through the pack to give the lupix some of the food he'd put in there - sandwich meat, and bread* Think she likes you, man.

The howling stopped when the magic healed it, and the doe eyed pup whined softly, it's tail swishing as it tried getting to it's feet; it was a little wobbly from not eating for so long, but it was fine. And grateful for being healed and for being fed; the creature pressed it's head against Jiro's chest gently, ears perked.

Jiro: She? Interesting... huh? Oh.. Heh my Shouhin and practically all the other beings who live in my dimension know magic of some sort.. my parents know a bunch of healing magics so they taught it to me and my brothers.. Since I'm still learning, I use the locket as a focus point.. but it drains me.. heh cause i'm not used to it *He blinked rapidly as the pup bumped against his chest, not sure what to do about it before he pet her gently* I just healed her... I didn't really do all that much...

Khia: *folds his arms behind his head, grinning* Yeah...but for her..that's a big deal. It's everyone for themselves out here, yanno? Plus, she's a baby...so she got lost, was scared, and then got trapped here... *churrs quietly to the rosey hued pup* Healing would be a neat trick...come in handy, wish I could learn *chuckles*

Her tail wagged behind her as she looked up at Jiro - this boy saved her, perhaps she should stay with him to repay him? Yes, that's what she would do...she would repay him his kindness some how!

Jiro: Aww poor little thing.. *He stroked her head a bit more before he looked at Khia and grinned* I can teach you! Or ask one of my brothers, who are stronger and much better at it. If you're around my place long enough, you can learn a lot of magic.. *He then looked at the pup some more* So.. does she have a name?

Khia: Awesome! Maybe I'll learn it along with the shamisen.... *laughs a bit, his fangs flashing* Hanging around you, I"m bound to learn a lot of neat things... *blinks a bit, and reaches out to pat the cranberry colored girl* I don't think they have names...Syrie says that they go by what we call them...so you can name her, if you want. Bet she'd like that.

As if to say "yes!" the now calmer pup shook herself and turned around once before sitting down right in front of Jiro.

Jiro: hehe it's very well possible! I don't see why not *He smirked as he usually did, watching him pat the pup. Why was he suddenly meeting a bunch of girls? Not to say they were all bad, btu he was used to an all male community for the most part* Huh... hmm name name... it has to be something good. I refuse to give her a crappy name.. *He rubbed his chin a bit* How about...Hiromi?I read that's a good nice name...

Khia: Be nice, since Syrie leaves me alone so much of the time.... Hiromi? That sounds pretty... *flicks his tail and gnaws on a stick of jerky idly; because of the special nature of his body's physiology, khia has to eat a lot more than normal people would* Eh...guess we're gonna find out if your Shouhin minds you having one much sooner than we thought.

The lupix pup raised one large paw at Jiro, cocking her head to the side. Naming her started the bond between them; eventually that bond would grow, as would beast and boy.

Jiro: Ya know.. I'll ask Shouhin if it's cool to make you an amulet so you can just come over whenever you want.. it's better than being alone, neh? And it makes it easier I think for us to meet up and such as that.. better than having to go to the Shop all the time neh? *Nodding in agreement, he copied her motion as he wondered what he was supposed to do about the paw in the air thing. Finally, he just took hold of it and held it* Seems so.. I doubt he'd mind...

Khia: Really? It'd be fantastic! I don't like being cooped up in the shop or Sy's study all the time..it's very boring. *watching Jiro with the lupix pup was kind of amusing, like he didn't know what to do with her, but that was fine. He'd figure it out soon enough* I think she's accepted the name you gave her Jiro.

'Jiro..' So that was the bright one's name. Hiromi - for she already thought of herself by that name - swished her tail and cocked her head to the other side. Yes, she'd bonded with this boy, she would watch him, protect him, and pay him back for healing her. In the meantime, she'd just lick his cheek; which she did before bouncing around a bit.

Jiro: *His nose wrinkled as she licked him, really not used to such affectionate behavior. Not even his hell hound was that licky.. but he could get used to it. He was pretty sure of that* I bet it is.. there's always someone around my house.. like a lot of people.. Oh I so want you to meet Jitn! He's really cool. He's a unicorn hybrid *nods* Oh good I'm glad..

Khia: *chuckles a bit* A unicorn hybrid? wow...I've never seen one.... *ear tassles wiggle a bit* Hmm...maybe we should give her a bath, so your Shouhin likes her more? Plus it gives us an excuse to go swim?

Hiromi: *chuffs and settles at Jiro's feet, whining softly; she was still a little hungry, and thirsty, but would wait patiently*

Jiro: Hmm I agree, a bath sounds good but let's get her fed.. cause who knows how long she had been trapped there.. she must be starving.. *He stroked her back with a gentle hand* Shouhin likes clean things and since Yuhin is expecting again, it's best to make sure he can't get sick...

Khia: You're gonna have more siblings? *tilts head, but nods at the food thing* Yeah..um...kitchen again then? *starts leading the way out of the cluttered and oh-so-trecherous study and towards the nice clean kitchen*

Hiromi: *follows Jiro quietly, big feets padding silently behind him*

Jiro: Is the pack already empty? *He got up and studied him carefully* hehe you're like the twins, they eat a lot XD Well probably cause I'm sure she can eat a lot on her own... *Looking at the mesy library, he swore to come back and straighten it up cause it was bothering him before he followed, his boots causing dust to swirl about him for a bit. Though he made sure that Hiromi was still following behind him*

Khia: I didn't bring much, honestly...and these guys eat a LOT... *not to mention the way he himself ate..* Hehe...yeah..well..doing the change...it kinda requires that I eat a lot. *once in the kitchen, the shapeshifter zipped back and forth, pulling food from the fridge and cupboards for the lupix, and also for Jiro and himself* Want something to eat? There's all sorts of things here....

Hiromi: *perks up when in the kitchen and immediately starts tearing into the food that Khia sets down for her, downing it with an almost frightening speed*

Jiro: Huh? Well anything is fine hehe I don't eat that fast *Watching how she ate, he knew he would have to train her in slowing down cause if Yuhin saw that, he might not let him keep her inside...* So how much do you say a Lupix eats in a meal?

Khia: *offers Jiro a sandwich before eating the one he made for himself* Mm...well...I'm not sure. Heka hunts her own food...I imagine that since they're so large they take a lot of meat to fill up. If I had to guess...I'd say about five pounds of meat a day, minimum. *his ears twitched a bit* 'Course, they're pretty self sufficient....

Hiromi: *was now not ravenous, so slowed down her eating, actually listening to the boys chatting*

Jiro: Yeah but Hirome isn't full grown yet, so that means she'll hafta learn how to hunt, right? *Thanking him for the sandwich, he bit into it and waited til his mouth was clear before he spoke again* Huh that's not too bad.. we got through more than that a day.. so she should be fine.

khiarhu: Khia: Hmm...well...I bet Heka wouldn't mind teachin' her how to hunt. She's the "mother" figure around here... *Khia finished his sandwich quickly and then started gnawing on a piece of fruit; his metabolism was just high enough that he almost always was hungry*

Hiromi: *licks her chops and lays at Jiro's feet when she's done, quite content and happy now that she's had food to eat, and water since Khia put that down too*

Jiro: All right.. then we'll hafta stop by here often enough so she can learn how to properly hunt.. cause I'm sure the hell hounds won't know what to do *Seemingly amused at the thought, he looked down as he felt her warmth and smiled slightly at her* It's nice.. I mean having a pet that's focused on you...

Khia: *nods, going to the sink to wash his hands before cleaning up the mess Hiromi made in the kitchen; he wasn't a messy child, just forgetful sometimes* It'll be fine, Lupii are really smart, so she should learn how to act where you live pretty quick...

Hiromi: *thumps her tail and chuffs softly; napping a bit*

Jiro: Lupii huh? *He then got up and helped cause he had been taught sitting around while another worked was extremely lazy* Neh lemme help X3 I mean she is my pet so I should help clean up after her hehe

Khia: Alright~ The floor's kinda messy now, so if you wanna get a rag from the sink, we can sorta mop it.... *khia didn't mind cleaning, as a matter of fact the catlike part of his nature demanded he be clean* *cleans up the sandwich mess while Jiro cleans the floor near where the Lupix pup is sleeping*

Hiromi: *dozes* zzZZzz

Jiro: Not a problem! I'm used to cleaning up messes back home anyway. *Wandering over to the sink, he got a rag and then went to clean up the space where he could. Seeing how she was asleep, he gave her a soft rub before he finished up* There all clean X3

Khia: *stretches and tosses the last of the mess in the garbage; looking around to make sure everything is clean* Yeah! :3 Goes much faster with two! *wiggles his ears a bit* She's awefully cute...maybe I'll be able to convince Syrie to let me find a pup of my own...

Hiromi: *thumps her tail in her sleep*

Jiro: I don't see why he should say no? Least if you have a pup of your own, you would be quite so lonely neh? *Grinning he nodded* Oh yeah, cleaning by yourself sucks a lot! It's always better with two or more helping out hehe and sometimes music. *Looking back at her as she slept, he nodded* Un.. she is cute... neh neh.. since you asked me what I thought about Viddy and Ai.. tell me what you think of the other Tales that you know.. other thn Linny cause i like him too hehe

Khia: I think he just doesn't want me getting eaten Oo;; but I'm bigger now so maybe... *swishes his tail happily* Music is wonderful, I wish I'd remembered to bring the player...I always forget when I come here. *tilts his head to the side* Mm...I think the Cap'n is full of feathers and hot air, Nala's okay, but she's got a nasty scent now..it's a bad scent that isn't really hers... *frowns a bit* That guy with the wings and spikey hair seems a little snobby...I don't like many of the others too well...though everyone seems to like my fur. 'Livia's not bad either, but I haven't seen her in a long time...

Jiro: Tybalt is a feather duster, end of story.. I dun like him much, maybe cause he thinks he's better than me, I dunno... I've never met Nala so I can't say anything.. Have you met Adonis? He's the freak with the sparkling wings.. he makes my eyes burn to be honest >> and he thinks he's perfect..his smell says it all... I'd love to knock him down a peg. Angelus still lives in my house.. he's annoying but.. I guess he's not that bad >> but I dunno the others well... : razz aused here::