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A Visitor

(( Adriel is Jayoku's, RP done on MSN ))

He was chewing his lower lip, gnawing incessantly as if hoping that it could somehow calm him down. Instead he tasted blood...and knew that he had done enough damage to them. He sighed walking through the halls of the labs, trying to prepare himself emotionally for anything. The last time they had met....Duncan had gotten mad at him because he had told him about having sex with Adhara. But... after throwing him into a wall and leaving a very nasty bite mark he seemed to have calmed down and they were even to nap on the same bed together for a while. He was getting mixed messages..but he knew he was not doing much better than Duncan was. He wanted to let Duncan know about his experiment with Mareike, and ask he Duncan often had the same feelings like she did when he used his pheromones. He was trying to understand how it effected people. Everyone was different...but wrath children seemed quite intent on harming him rather than molesting him.... He took a deep breath and was startled out of his thoughts as he suddenly found himself at the door that led to Duncan's room. Wow...that didn't take long. Of course he wasn't as guilt ridden or nervous this time.

Raising a hand he knocked gently on the door, Chii and Fuu were curious as ever, they seemed back to their normal selves... though he still had a bandage on his shoulder from where Duncan had bit him..it was mainly to not let his mother see the extent of the damage.

Duncan jerked his gaze toward the door in an almost guilty manner and scrambled up to his feet... no, no of course he wasn't exercising! He was doing nothing that he hadn't been told not to do two of his eyes seemed to say as he made his way over to the door. His third eye didn't seem to care and wasn't trying to hide the fact that Duncan was doing what he shouldn't. It helped in building up his strength and stamina again.

"What is it?" He asked, somewhat breathless and annoyed... until he saw the one standing there in the door. He starred at Adriel for a long, silent moment before motioning to him, "Come on in." He invited stepping back.

The silence wasn't too reassuring, but at least Duncan hadn't slammed the door in his face. He fidgeted on the spot a bit before he entered the room voicing his thanks before looking around taking in the room as if it was interesting...despite having seen it before. Finally he turned to face Duncan, his posture seemed more relaxed than last time, though the nervousness screamed from his eyes he tried to not show it.

"You look a lot better Duncan. I ..I am glad.. you think you will get to go home soon?" He inquired politely.

Duncan nodded going to sit down on the edge of his bed, "I hoping so... getting bored with this place." He muttered, wanting to just get the Hell out of this boring room... he looked over at Adriel and tilted his head to the side. He was half wondering about his appearance but he couldn't really find himself bothered by it... in fact he was happy. He was in fact just thinking about the lust boy.

Adriel nodded his head not sure what else to say he had to keep the conversation going though...else it was going to get awkward. He moved closer to the bed but he only touched the frame with a hand, "I.. could imagine it must be driving you crazy stuck in here all the time." He murmured before he looked over the sheets a moment, "I am sorry I didn't come more often...I was...a bit afraid you would still be mad at me." He responded, "Plus I wanted you to heal faster....I seem to cause you a lot of stress.." He murmured his apologey his gaze flickering to meet Duncan's gaze before moving to look at something else in the room. Chii and Fuu were frustrated...with Adriel not acting all guilt ridden and terrified they wanted to be near Duncan, touch him stroke him...just make contact with him! Chii stayed close to Adriel though, as if worried Duncan may suddenly get violent again. Fuu on the other hand snaked forward just able to prod Duncan's knee.

"Just a little, I will be so happy to be home again." He told his friend before falling into silence at what he said next a sighing sound escaping from him, a sound that was very much not something that was normal for him... he reached his hand out to stroke his finger tips over Fuu who seemed to be the one who came closest to him, even within arms reach... the most forgiving or the least intelligent... which Duncan wasn't sure yet.

"I've been thinking about your last visit." He told Adriel, finding it a little harder to look at him to look at him.

Adriel's attention suddenly was rivited on Duncan his heart gave a spastic stutter and he wondered if he was going to have a heart attack. He swallowed nervously, he was hoping naively that Duncan hadn't thought too much about it. For fear of Duncan rejecting him outright. He nodded his head a bit dazed and then went to sit on the bed at the far end. Fuu still was able to touch Duncan and stroke his fingers and wrap around two of his clawed fingers much like a small child may.

"hmm....w..wha.t....h..have...you ...thought...a..about?" he managed to get out hearing the anxiety in his voice and was trying to get control of it.

He watched Fuu as it wrapped around his fingers and he moved his other hand to continue petting the tentacle as it helped him to think, to distracted himself while thinking, "That is... really wasn't my place." He said, still not looking at him, "I got mad at you for something... and it wasn't by business to get mad at you. You should be able to sleep with whoever you want..." It... caused made his mouth taste bitter saying such words and made his hackles rise telling Adriel to do whoever and whatever he wanted. It... was against everything he felt but he couldn't just randomly claim his friend it wasn't exactly fair.

Adriel shifted on the spot feeling uncomfortable and yet a bit in awe that Duncan had really thought about it. Admitted that perhaps he had acted rashly...even if he still felt like he got off easy.

"You...gave me an out Duncan...I didn't take it. I accepted what you may do and I am not angry at your for it." He started taking a deep breath and releasing it out slowly he reached a hand over to lightly take Duncan's in hand, much to the annoyance of Fuu since that meant that Fuu had to let go.

"You see..." he tried to figure out ...how to explain it...without making Duncan jealous or more angry at him."..what happened with Adhara was an accident...I had no intentions of...sl..sleeping with her..." He explained wondering if this would just anger Duncan. Making it sound like it was an accident made it seem laughable. How do you just accidentally have sex with someone?

"I am... hurting you wasn't what I wanted..." He murmured, feeling as though he were getting a bit of an ache behind his eyes, "I... mean it wasn't my place your not mine so you should be able to do what you want."

He glanced over at him when Adriel took hold of his hand, "Accident or not... you shouldn't have to answer to anyone save maybe your Mom." Most definitely not him.

Adriel gathered his thoughts listening to Duncan after a moment and was silent.

"Regardless....oh whom I should be answering to...I felt like I had betrayed you...." He replied sounding a rather bitter about it. "Your the most important person in the world to me...yet I didn't have enough self control to prevent...THAT from happening with Adhara." He took a deep breath releasing it through his teeth that were now clenched in anger with himself.

"You keep saying...that I am not yours...I wish I was..." He whispered again his voice was very low, his gaze was staring at the floor as he did, his hand squeezing Duncan's lightly.

Duncan felt a flash of some sort of strong emotion, one with potential to be dangerous, "You don't... shouldn't wish that... There are better people out there that you could find to be with." He murmured, turning to better face Adriel and lifted his hand to poke a finger against his shoulder, "With me there is always the chance of that... I have tried everything to get a handle on my temper but it overwhelms me at times..."

Adriel shrugged off the poke, the wound didn't bother him, sure it would scar but he could live with it. "Despite what you think...there is no one else for me...I've adored you a long time now...I just can't believe I ******** up a chance to be with you." he sighed running his free hand through his hair. It was getting too long...perhaps he should cut it. Chii in a desperate attempt for attention reached around Adriel's body to touch Duncan's hand. Fuu went to rest onf Duncan's knee stroking it lightly.

"Adored...? Me?" Duncan dropped his gaze and looked at Chii instead to try to distract himself, stroking his hand over the tentacle. Adriel said he was the only one for him...? It was... something that had his heart quickening a bit at the thought, "I don't know how good of a person I would be have... so close to you. I don't want to risk hurting you I never did... and I did some... stupid things to try to keep from doing so, things you don't know about and..." He shook his head, not sure about talking to Adriel about things. He just... never wanted to hurt him.

Adriel squeezed Duncan's hand again feeling that he was stressed he didn't want to stress him out. He stared up and across the room thinking on something a moment before replying.

"Duncan...the only thing that hurts me is being distant with you. Its like having a festering wound the refuses to heal. Every time I am with you..the wound heals a bit more..." he trailed off not sure if the description was appropriate. He then went back to looking at the floor and swung his legs a bit.

"Duncan...can I ask your permission for something?" He inquired his face going pink a bit.


He turned to look over at his friend and looked a little... unsure, "Permission... for something?" He asked, wonder what it was that Adriel would need to ask permission for.

He nodded his head slowly trying to word what he wanted in his brain before speaking.
"I...want to use my pheromones on you...I want to see how you react. I tried it with Mareike...and she responded violently...I am curious to see if you respond similarly.." He explained his gaze fixed on Duncan finally, his eyes seeming a bit worried, "I want to make sure I am...not the one messing with you and your feelings and emotions...I want to ...know how you are when you are just you and when or if you are under the influence of my genes." He explained nearly expecting Duncan to get angry again.

Duncan's nostrils flared showing a bit of the expected anger before asking, "Why her?" He sounded as though he were trying to not sound jealous but it was there in his tense tone, "Why... try it with others? Was that what you did with Adhara?" Her name was spat out as though it were some sort of curse word. She was person he'd thought was a friend but he was as mad if not more so then he'd been at Adriel... and now he found out that Adriel did such a thing with Mareike too, "How many others do you tease with your scent?" He snapped.

Adriel flinched but waited for Duncan to finish his rant before replying.
" No...Adhara...was...a accident. I can't control my pheramones one hundred percent...though I am getting it under control. Surprises tend to let them leak out..." He explained patiently he then fixed a look on Duncan though it wasn't angry it looked a bit pleading.

"Mareike is my best friend. I trust her, I promised myself I wuold never do that to her again...not after I saw how she reacted. I want to find my limits..know how to deal with it. " he explained again, removing his hand from Duncan's reluctantly and placing it in his own lap. " I don't want to hurt any more people, but if I know how my pheromones react to people at least I can find a way to counter-act it." he continued.

Duncan gave a growling sound, lifting his hands up to cover two of his eyes with them and started to drag in deep, steadying breaths... he was getting angry again and knowing that seemed to only make him more angry. He didn't like the idea of Adriel going off and testing such things off with others, girls especially, "And if she had reacted the same way as Adhara? Then what would you have done?" He asked when he could speak somewhat evenly again.

Adriel frowned a bit though he was still looking ahead.

"I wasn't going to let that happen. With Mareike it was a controlled situation. I can release small amounts at a time...with Adhara ...we had no chance to resist it. Think on it...two lusts in the same room...both producing pheromones of a sorts..." he thought about and shook his head.

"There should be a rule stating that children of Jher shouldn't been in the same room together...its too dangerous." He muttered bitterly. Fuu stroked Duncan's leg, whilst Chii petted his arm as if trying to comfort Duncan.

"think..of it this way. when you lose your temper...its hard to control yes? you know what your doing is wrong...yet you can't stop yourself.....its similar when your under the influence of the pheromones. Your brain is screaming at you to stop what is happening...but you can't, your lost in the hormones and everything seems to mean nothing except the passion of the moment....Its not a good excuse....but just how it felt. " He concluded not sure if telling him about Mareike was a good idea.

"You really should be kept on a leash Adriel... teasing wrath blooded children... one of these days your going to get ea..." He lifted a hand to clapped it over his mouth to shut himself up... telling Adriel that he was going to get eaten wasn't exactly a good idea... given it had already happened once. Of course that only proved his point, didn't it?
"A leash." He muttered, looking down at the tentacles that were loving on him.

Adriel gave a grim smile and nodded his head.
"yeah....your right." He gave a bitter laugh before finally looking back to Duncan his eyes searching Duncan's expression a moment.

"I won't press you Duncan. I love you...and I hate to have you mad at me. But...you should know what I am capable of...manipulation emotions...isn't exactly something I am proud of being able to do." He sighed sounding very annoyed with himself. Still, he leaned forward a bit his face leaning up to Duncan's as if he was going to kiss him, he so desperately wanted him, wanted to have him hold him and kiss him and love him back. He wasn't sure if Duncan could ever feel that way towards him and he was resisting the horrible temptation to manipulating him.

"I don't want you practicing on me or using them on me." He said, quite seriously. He wouldn't let himself being messed with that way, "What if it goes wrong? I could hurt you... your kind of a wimp Adriel and I can't see you overpowering me very easily. If you mess with me with that stuff... or even thing about it..." His yellow eyes was giving Adriel a dark glare that seemed to be warning the lust child what might happen if he tried.

His anger seemed to dissipate when Adriel was suddenly leaning up closer to him and he blinked a couple times, feeling a bit... confused and unsure of himself... he'd yet to kiss Adriel when his brain wasn't being addled by that sweet scent he gave off... a kiss when he was free of them hadn't really ever occurred to him despite his possessive feelings for his friend.

He lifted a hand to catch hold of his chin and leaned down to brush a kiss over his lips as though testing what it would feel like... not so bad, was interesting to feel his heart race for reasons other then anger.

Adriel's felt his own breath catch in his throat, he knew Duncan was still on unstable ground with trusting Adriel..and his feelings were still not clear to him apparently. But...to finally feel a kiss that wasn't tainted was like a shock to the system, his own heart began to race, his eyes slid half closed as he brought himself closer, nearly sitting in Duncan's lap. Chii began to wrap itself around Duncan's waist whilst Fuu stroked Duncan's hand. He breathed out slowly and then licked Duncan's upper lip experimentally. He didn't think he could stand having Duncan push him away now.

Duncan's cheeks flushed a little bit and he found himself sliding an arm around him, pulling Adriel more tightly to him, having to concentrate to keep his claws from digging in to keep him from fleeing... as if he just might do that, "Adriel..." He murmured, feeling a little dizzy when Chii wrapped around him, Fuu pet on him, and Adriel licked him. He felt... good, good was nice... even the dizzy feeling was nice compared to what he was normally feeling. As such he was more then eager to try another kiss, less of just a brushing of lips and more of a real kiss this time.

Perhaps it was just in his nature to be passionate about such things. He felt his arms move to wrap around Duncan's neck to keep Duncan there, his lips kissing his own was nothing like he had experienced. Having clear thoughts was a bonus. He kissed back his lips eager for more, his own body coming to press against Duncan's in need and want. He had wanted it for so long...for Duncan to touch him and hold him because he wanted to..not because of his stupid ability.

Fuu moved to trail down the length of Duncan's leg and back whilst Chii wrapped itself around Duncan tightly. Its strength was apparent though it wasn't crushing...more possessive.

Duncan was lost in the kiss, enjoying it immensely and as such he seemed to start forgetting him... and his nails dug into Adriel as his hands tightened on him unconsciously due to the stroking that Fuu was doing and the sensations it evoked in him.

Adriel felt the pain, dimly aware that Duncan was causing it. He let out a whimper struggling against the emotions. The want to pull away from the pain...mixed with his desperate need to stay there. He wasn't going to let Duncan go. Even if he had to experience some pain. It was well worth it in his mind. A sharp intake of breath indicated that the pain hadn't been ignored completely. But he withdrew his lips from Duncan's lips and went to kiss his chin, jawline, and then slowly worked his way down the side of his throat. It was as if Adriel had done this before....even though he hadn't...he was an expert lover....perhaps it was a genetic thing...like instinct. To know what the other needed or wanted...but somehow he doubted it could be explained that easily.

The sound of Adriel's intake of breath seemed to reach Duncan if only a little and his grip on the other male eased somewhat... and when he drew back to move his kisses to other areas helped him to realize what was going on and he was suddenly moving, putting an arm between them so he could push Adriel back. It wasn't him... it was a suddenly realization, "Wait... Adriel..." He said, pained over having to push the two of them apart even as he did it.

Adriel resisted his own passion drowning out common sense for a moment. Chii strengthened its hold on Duncan as if sensing that Adriel did not want to be separated from him. He kissed Duncan again and again light kisses until finally stopping when he realized Duncan wasn't reciprocating. His breathing was rapid and a bit ragged he tried to let himself calm down but he only felt disappointment flood through him. He lay his head against Duncan's chest blinking slowly...realizing that there was now a sharp pain from where Duncan had held him. He numbed it out...not wanting to think on it.

"....y..yes?" he finally managed to speak out...afraid of what Duncan may say.

"We can't do this." He murmured, resting his chin on Adriel's head between his horns and he gave a bit of a sigh, "I am... pretty sure that they are watching and..." He shook his head, having no desire to perform for whoever was watching on the other side of the security cameras... the idea of being watched just put him on edge, making him want to find the people watching to maul them... but that would have to wait.

Adriel numbly nodded his head, he supposed that made sense....he wouldn't want to be watched either. Feeling the weight of Duncan on him he only sighed in frustration.

"Your..right. I am sorry...I got carried away...I am not even sure if...if that's what you want..or how you feel about me.." He apologized as he had perhaps been jumping the gun before actually confirming Duncan's feelings for him.

Duncan drew back a little bit so he could look down at him, "After I get out of here, we will get together and be able to talk easier... and I will have figured it all out by then... my own feelings are just... jumbled." He murmured, it was hard for him to tell what he thought exactly about Adriel... possessive yes but was it fair to either of them to be with him for only that reason? Surely there should be more but he had a hard time with feelings, understanding them and he wondered at times the extent of what he could feel...

Adriel nodded his head and then pulled away, he knew getting his hopes up would be dangerous...and getting carried away like that only made it hurt worse. He tried to smile and failed, it was to hard. He waved Chii to let Duncan go...who did so if a bit reluctantly and Fuu came back to Adriel's body as well h stroked the pair absentmindedly a moment.
"I..yeah...I won't bother you then...until you have things figured out. " He left the invitation for Duncan to come to him open. Though it may drive him mad worrying and waiting.

"I don't want to confuse you anymore. All I know is I love you...and only desire to be with you...." He let his gaze sink to the floor wondering if he should leave.

"Once they let me go I will come to see you." He murmured, leaning into Adriel for a moment before he pushed to his feet, "I will get out of here soon... they can't keep me forever for wounds that are already healing over just fine so... wait for me, alright?" He was a bit worried Adriel wouldn't want to wait, would find a better offer before he could get his mind sorted.

Adriel looked up to Duncan the pain evident in his eyes, he nodded his head at his words but seemed unconvinced Duncan would come to a decision so quickly.
"Y..ou know where I live.." he tried to make it sound light, like a joke, but it only seemed to come out wistful.

"I hope they don't keep you locked up for much longer...I think the wait may ...madden me." He whispered honestly as he pushed himself to his feet as well. He looked at Duncan again chewing on his lower lip wanting so much to kiss him again but knew better than to.
"I...guess I should go." He stated finally not wanting to admit it.

Duncan nodded, reaching a hand out to brush his finger tips over his cheek, "Yeah... sorry..." He murmured, letting his hand fall back to his side.

He bit his lip...hard when Duncan touched him. It was a sharp reminder that he couldn't touch him back...else he knew bad things would happen. Giving a weak smile he turned and silently left the room. Many things were on his mind...and his desire to have Duncan only smoldered more...it didn't seem fair..

Run in with Jay

It hadn't been all that long after hanging out with Pepper that Duncan said to Hell with waiting on getting the go ahead to leave, he was just tired of staying in the Labs... It had been a bit of a blur from there, he got himself some money from home as well as a shower so he wouldn't smell like a patient anymore, clean clothing, and he was off to get himself something eat... and he ate until he felt that he was going to get fat... then ate some more and got some to go as well. From there he was on his way to Adriel's place, wanting to catch up with him. They needed to talk after all. He'd been there a few times, always with interesting goings on... and here he was again. Hopefully things would go better this time around he thought as he went up to the door and knocked.

Jayoku had been in the middle of reading a book when she heard the knock. confused the redhead looked up wondering just who it could be. She wasn't expecting anyone, and Adriel was out....placing her book mark neatly to save her spot she got up and moved to open then door, and was forced to look up.

"Oh!" she said a bit startled and pushed her glasses up on her face. "Its you Duncan..." she started her voice getting a bit of an edge to it.

Duncan looked down at the woman... blinking a couple of times. Wow, she seemed a lot shorter then he remember he thought to himself. The edge to her voice didn't really bother him though his yellow eye narrowed slightly, "Ahh, yes. Its me. I was looking for your son." He said, shifting the bag he was carrying from one hand to the other.

She stared at him a moment wondering if she should let him in. She had heard Adriel muttering to himself when he thought she wasn't listening and wasn't sure if it was wise.

"Adriel's not here...but I ..guess you can wait in his room for him to get back if you want..." she murmured stepping aside to let him in. She didn't like this...Adriel had been obsessing over Duncan in a very unhealthy manner.

Duncan seemed to debate over it before giving a shake of his head, not really go into his room, "Not here..." He murmured, eyes getting a bit wide. What a pain, he'd finally gotten out of the Labs to come to see Adriel as he'd said he was and he wasn't even home. His looked into the house before looking back the way he'd come, "I don't know about waiting... any idea where he went?"

Crossing her arms she debated on telling Duncan to leave Adriel alone and thought better of it.

"He said he was going out to get some boxes... he shouldn't be long." She replied her tone a bit sour.

The wrath spawn blinked a couple times, wait boxes...? His mind seemed to debate on the word then her tone seemed to sink in a bit... and he felt his hackles rising a bit, "Boxes, huh?" He asked, doing his best to keep his temper in check. The last thing he needed was to pick a fight with Adriel's mother... he wondered how long it would be until he got back, doubting he could spend to much time here making small talk.

She tried to keep her own cool, mostly out of her irritation though in a sense she should of been more grateful to Duncan...he had been the one who found Adriel in the first place. Annoyed that she remembered this she sighed and ran a hand through her hair.

"yeah..it was a surprise to me too...yesterday he just announced to me he was moving." She shook her head and crossed her arms over her chest looking a bit sad. She didn't want to lose him though he was only moving...not like she wouldn't get o see him ever.

"Moving... out?" He murmured, eyes going a bit wide before giving a snort, "I see. I guess I won't get in the way if he's busy then." He turned on his heel, feeling... greatly annoyed at the moment. Adriel seemed to be in a hurry to move all of a sudden, something he hadn't bothered to tell him about when they spoke. He supposed this was because he hadn't spoke up that day? He was planning on moving on before Duncan could come to talk with him? Fine then... his choice.

Jayoku watched him go, wanting to say something and stopped herself. Adriel was better off this way. If he moved on with his life...then at least he could start healing. She silently went to close the door but her desire to read was crushed. Instead she went to go shower.

Duncan had gotten into his place late tired and somewhat... confused over what had happened during the entirety of his day. He'd snuck out of the labs, went home to get a shower and a meal, went to visit Adriel but missed him, got into a fight with a random man, met some strange girl, and found a possible job, He lifted a hand up scratch at some of the markings on his arm that were itchy due to the healing process.

He wasn't really sure what to do next... each time he looked at the business card he just found himself sort of starring at it in a manner that was unsure. What was he supposed to do with it? Throw it out? Or maybe at least look into it. A job might be a good thing if he could find one that he was able to excel in... he was willing to try anything. With a job came money and with money came the chance to do anything he wanted with it. The more he thought about it the more he was tempted to follow suit and like Adriel get his own place. He gave a yawn as he walked through the place he shared with his family, tip toeing so as not to wake or bother anything one who was resting making his way to his room quickly and found a note tacked to his door. He took it down and carried it into his room.

The door was closed behind him and he went to skimming over the note... a missed call from Adriel, huh? He looked at the time on the note and then over at the clock before he gave a bit of a shrug and tossed the note and business cared to land together on his night stand and plopped down on his bed and laid down on his side. He was feeling better but he still couldn't quite sleep on his back, the markings there still painful.

He gave a sighing sound as he glanced over at the note and starred at it... He called huh? Not all that long after he'd been there to visit him... it made his hackles rise just at the thought. He had just missed him... what a damn pain. He'd of stayed behind but he wasn't sure if that would have been a good idea. The idea of going into Adriel's room had caused his temper to flare. He didn't want to be in the same room where he'd been with another person... even if that seemed cold and callous of him. On top of that he hadn't felt the urge to hang out there when Adriel hadn't even bothered to warn him of something so important as the fact that he was moving... he gave a snort as he rolled onto his other side putting his back to the note. He would call later, when his temper was more even and when it wasn't so late he thought to himself before he let two of his three eyes sink closed. A bit of rest and he would see about visiting that place tomorrow... well after a bit of research in the phone book. He had no idea about what the place was aside from what he'd read on the card and what that woman had told him. It hadn't been all that much though when it came to what went on there.

It didn't take long for the wrath spawn to sink into sleep, even if he wanted to pretend as though he was completely fine he was tired after his long day.

*****

Duncan had slept deeply that night... and the next morning, into the afternoon... he hadn't been expecting that at all having never slept that long in all of his life but then again he had exhausted himself yesterday with all the moving around and he had even more planned for today... He got up and grabbed himself a clean pair of pants before he headed for the shower. He would get cleaned up and see about finding Dream and see what it was all about.

It wasn't long before Duncan was out of the house again having stayed only long enough to get himself a shower, clean clothing, and then a moment of flipping through the phone book to read over what was written under the advertisement for Dream. A 'Hostess Bar'... whatever that was... he gave a shrug of his shoulders. So long as he got paid well he supposed he could do whatever they wanted him to do there he thought idly as he walked along. He would need to take a bus since it seemed that the bar was located on Isle de Gambino... a bit of a trip from here but if he got a job there he would see about moving closer.

The club wasn't usually active this early in the morning, but ...a job was a job a woman wearing a jacket and ...it seemed like nothing on the bottom was leaning outside smoking a cigarette. Her hair was long and luxurious, and she was only tall because of the insanely high heels she wore. Thick makeup made her look nearly like a clown..in a hot way. Though only reason it was laid on so thickly was because it was dark inside. Customers needed to be able to see what they were paying for after all. She took another drag her arms crossed over her rather large chest that her jacket was barely able to contain. She looked disinterested the boom boom boom of the bass seemed to blast from the front door.

Duncan found himself standing in front of the club and lifted a hand to scratch at the back of his head... well.... it was the right place he thought to himself but given the woman that was standing there he wasn't quite sure if he were really meant to be here. She wasn't exactly wearing all that much was she? Was that what they wanted him to do here? He shook his head, naw... he was both scarred up and male. That couldn't be it... so it was just a matter of finding the one he was sent here to find, "Ahh... excuse me." He said as he walked toward the woman.

The girl looked over as Duncan spoke in a lazy manner, she flicked her cigarette the ash dropping as she took another deep inhale. She breathed out slowly a smile spreading across her face.

“Hey there handsome.” She nearly purred, “I’m not on duty at the moment but I know there is a cute police girl inside who is.” She gave him a wink it was obvious she was trying to ‘sell’ the goods that were inside, but had no intention of being the the one who gave it to him. She observed him, red skin, three eyes, a shudder ran down her spine he looked like a demon out of hell.

The wrath blooded spawn tilted his head to the side for a long moment before giving a rapid shake of his head, "Ahh... I am not here for the police, I was told to come here last night by a girl I met." He explained, maybe that girl hadn't told this place he was coming...? What a let down he thought with a bit of a growl... what was her name again, what was it... ah! "Delilah, that was her name."

The girl raised an eyebrow at him obviously she was surprised.

“Huh...didn’t know Delilah gave out her real name...or took private customers...” She mused as she pushed herself away from the wall and then waved the man towards her as she turned to go back into the club.

“She’s doing a show right now, but I can bring you to her dressing room if you want.” She explained as she somehow managed to look not only graceful but sexy in her extremely tall heels.

Duncan gave a smile and a nod, "Alright, thanks." Alright, this was good. If that woman was here then she would be able to tell him why he'd come here again... and what his job in this place was going to be, "I don't mind waiting." A bit of a lie, waiting meant that he would have a lot of time on his hands to figure out what he was doing next... and a lot of time to think about Adriel and all the problems surrounded him and the lust spawn.

The girl gave a laugh, it was a snorting sort of laugh, very unappealing...not sexy in the least but it was an honest one.

“That...woman.” She giggled again, as she led Duncan into the club. The bouncer there was big and had gone to stop Duncan but the girl only shook her head.

“He’s with me.” She spoke and they were allowed through. The club was dark...and loud...and lights were flashing.

One girl...wearing only extremely short shorts at this point was dancing ona platform the rest of her clothes laying scattered about on the floor. There were a couple of men there drinking and watching her. Gazel only kept moving on not even bothering to look at the girl as she lead Duncan to the back. It was quieter her and some of the girls were in the back half nakid with their clothes in their arms. A couple gave Gazel a annoyed look that she had brought a man back here, others winked and blew whistles at him calling him hot stuff and other strange things. She only laughed and led him to one dressing room that was closed and then opened it. Nope...she wasn’t here yet.

“Eh this way. I am sure I can entertain you whilst she is busy.” She mused looking Duncan over again she seemed to linger over the scars before she offered Duncan to go in first.

Duncan was... easily put shocked as he stepped inside and looked around. Between what was going on on stage and what was going on in the back he wasn't able to really form a coherent though. What in the Nine Hells...? He looked away with two of his eyes though his yellow eye continued to take in every detail of what he was walking by. This was a strange sort of place he decided, a bunch of woman walking about minus clothing and it seemed quite... normal.

He flushed a bit at the whistles and cat calls and was more then a little happy to get to the dressing room... he wasn't sure why he was so embarrassed over all of this though when he really thought on it he recalled he'd never been around women like this before. Well really many women at all...

"Alright, company will be... nice." At least it would give him something to do other then think.

Nodding her head she looked around and then shut the door behind her.

“I am sure she won’t mind if I warm you up for her before she gets here.” She mused already moving to unbutton her jacket to reveal the very...small.....teacher outfit she was wearing.

“So tell me...you like it rough?” she asked as she pulled...a riding crop out that was tucked into her thong. She slapped it hard against her hand. It went red but she didn’t seem to care as she licked her lips looking Duncan over again.

“Sorry there isn’t any music...but I guess you men don’t really care as long as you get laid.” She snorted again as she moved slowly in his direction.

Duncan blinked in a somewhat dumb manner when she said something about warming him up and was... starring with all three eyes quite wide when she started to take off her jacket... and wait... what was that for? His entire form gave a bit of a jump at the sound that the crop made against her hand, "Ahh... rough...? G-Get... laid?" He blinked a couple times before shaking his head rapidly feeling very much like a deep caught in a set of headlights, "No... that's alright... I was just here to talk with Delilah." His eyes were starring at the weapon she was holding and as his shock started to fade a bit he started to feel a bit of anger rising in him as he found himself feeling a bit cornered and threatened... even if she were on the small side. He took in a deep breath to try to get his emotions back into control.

She raised an eyebrow at him questioningly.
“Talk? you serious? your not here...for sex?” She asked sounding a bit disappointed and she tapped her crop against her neck lightly as she thought on it a bit.

“Well.....I can give you a freebie anyway...your hot with all those scars.” She purred licking the crop as she moved closer to him again.
“You seem a bit in a daze there luv. What exactly were were expecting from Delilah?” She inquired as she neared,

"Sex?! God no!" He snapped, taking a quick step back when she took a step toward him, "Nothing... from her, she said something about a job that I would excel at but nothing about... ah... all of this..." He was starring now, watching the way she was licking her weapon which caused his heart to skip a beat at it was strangely attractive even if it were very odd.

Tilting her head a bit she smiled again,
“Normally I get turned on by fear, but it doesn’t suit you love. Sit down. I am not going to jump your bones if you don’t want me to .” She sniggered as she went to place the crop down onto a table full of makeup.|
“A job huh? Well I can rule you out for the men strippers. Guess she was thinking you as a bouncer...we only have Vlad at the moment.” She gestured to where the door was.

“We had to let the other one go when he went too far with one of the girls.” She explained her ...attire was not meant to be worn..it was meant to come off. Every piece of her seemed to be wanting out of the confines...especially her large breasts.

Duncan crossed his arms over his chest and looked away, "Ahh... bouncer? Probably. She told me I was good at beating up goons when I dealt with one chasing her." By accident... not that me meant to be a hero the idiot had just thought it would be a good idea to strike him while he wasn't looking.

"I... you don't have to worry about me... I am not exactly interested in going to far with them..." He muttered.

She gave a laugh. “What? Are we girls too much for the likes of you?” the question hung in the air as she dropped her arms, her breasts swaying as she moved towards him again. She had a smile on her face, “I bet you could make a lot of women happy with what you most likely are packing down there...you certainly don’t look like the type who ‘waits’ until marriage.” She laughed stopping before him to look up at him. The heels helped even out the size difference..but she still had to crane her neck.

He looked over at her when she realized she was coming after him again and his form stiffened a little bit as he looked over, "Ahh... no, nothing like that I just..." He trailed off, he would rather do such things with Adriel...? For the moment he had no idea what was going on between him and the Lust spawn though did he? He was going to have to call him again soon, maybe after he was done here?

He looked over at the woman and then gave a bit of a shrug, "Just... waiting for someone not for marriage... I don't know if something like that is for me." A holy union done in a church for a half demon...? It didn't exactly fit.

She licked her finger as she briefly touched it against his skin and made a sizzling sound.

“Your not a bad kid. Slow...but now bad. I am sure there is a reason why Delilah suggested you work here. You realize you are going to get a lot of teasing though yes?” She murmured giving him a wink.

“And I wouldn’t wait too long...life is short. Never know if you will be around the next day to experience it.” She gave a shrug before moving her hand on her curvy hip. “The girl you are waiting for though...may not bee so keen in you working in a place surrounded by women who take their cloths off for money.” She said again moving back to her jacket to take out her carton of cigarettes .

“You want one?” she inquired.

Duncan felt his temper flare at her saying he was slow... and he took in a deep and steadying breath to keep himself from reacting, "I just need to find a job that suits me... I thought one where I only had to beat people up would be that job." He told her, giving a little snort, "That's really all that I am good at."

He looked over at her when she explained that he shouldn't wait long because you never knew. He lifted a hand to one of his scars before giving a nod, "Yeah... I know all about that. Well Adriel isn't exactly my... girlfriend so I doubt the job I get will matter that much."

The girl looked at him interested for a moment before putting the cigarette in her lips and then routing around for her lighter.
“Oh? So you two aren’t serious then?” She asked innocently.
She though over the first part he said after a moment.
“Listen luv if that was all you were good at you should of become a wrestler. You need to know how to deal with the public not just beat the s**t out of them.” She forewarned. giving an aha sound she found her lighter and lit the end.

“We don’t want our customers scared shitless, but we do need them to understand we don’t tolerate our rules being broken either. its a fine balance.” She continued.

"I don't exactly know what we are currently." He said in grumpy manner.

He looked over at the woman before tilted his head to the side, looking a bit thoughtful... wrestler...? Like those loud, bulky guys on the television? He didn't think that was exactly what he wanted to do for work but it would seem as though this job might be a bust... he wasn't exactly one for politics, "I am trying to keep myself level so maybe I can learn how to... deal with people." He wondered if it were possible but it was at least worth a try.

She smiled, “Your cute, I am sure the girls will love you. Just don’t let them bully you around.” She warned with a laugh.

“Hey I am not the boss. you need to talk to Delilah and the boss before even thinking you got a job yet. I am sure they will be fair and give trail periods.” She gave a wave of her hand in his direction as if he shouldn’t worry.

“You dont know what you two are? Laugh riot.

Well luv if you think you need to relax lil Gazel can do the job for you is she isn’t performing.” She winked at her offer. “You like what you see?” she inquired doing a little turn that showed off her rear, the short skrit that really couldn’t hide anything and her incredibly tight top.

Duncan gave a nod of his head at that, a trial period would be cool. It meant he at least got a chance at the job which meant having a chance at trying at that... being a people person thing.

He tilted his head to teh side as the woman posed for him and blinked a couple times, "Not... bad but Adriel has like... these horns and tentacles at his sides... and such a nice scent." He murmured, lifting his hand to scratch at the back of his head.

The woman’s eyes boggled as she stopped to look at him.
“Y...our gay?” she sounded choked as if the very words had crushed her little fantasy around her. DAMMIT why were all the hot ones gay??? Fuming she looked annoyed with herself tapping a foot idly as she tried to figure her mood.

“Well...uh...I..yeah..sorry luv you got me there. Don’t know how to help you. Other than to get laid and see if you like it.” She shrugged the very idea of two men doing it sullying her dream again.

Duncan gave a little shrug, "I suppose so." He didn't exactly see himself as gay so much as the one he wanted was a guy... he wondered if he'd feel the same way if Adriel was a female. Somehow he figured that he would... well so long as She-Adriel wasn't as scary as this sort of woman... "That's alright..." He didn't want to sleep with someone just because... it didn't make it sound like something that was even tempting to him.

The woman still pouted a bit and then turned her head, “that’s fine.” She then moved to grab from one of her pockets a card she laid her lips onto it setting a big red lip stain on it and then turned and gave it to Duncan.

“My card luv. In case you have some friends who need some action. “ She chuckled as she then put the cigarette out in the butt of her hand and tossed it.

“Delilah should be here soon. I should leave. Hate to make her think I was using you..” she giggled snorted i her usual fashion and blew Duncan a kiss. “See you around luv.”

Stomach Pains

Placing a hand over his mouth he waited for the dizziness and nausea to pass, the poor man had been feeling ill for most of the morning, and of course it had to be the morning they were moving into their new apartment. By 'they' he could only be on cloud nine, Duncan and himself had been intimate with each other the first time four days ago, and since then he felt a weight finally lift off his shoulders. After a while he finally picked up another box allowing Chii and Fuu to take most of the weight as he went to move it towards the kitchen area. He had labeled all his boxes to help with the unpacking, though this place was a bit run down it would do for what they needed it for. A place to live together. He gave another squee inwardly as he placed the box down and turned around wondering what was taking Duncan so long. his stomach clenched again painfully another wave of nausea hitting him. moving he went to sit on a box to let himself stop being dizzy. He wondered if he ate something bad.... he mused on it whilst he bent his head down trying to let the feeling pass.

It had taken a bit of time to get his boxes packed as it meant going through all his stuff and keeping what he wanted, throwing out what he didn't want, and each time he got a box filled the little pink haired brat that was his younger brother would knock it over. His weak attempts to keep Duncan from leaving... not that it was helping. He was moving out no matter what. Things were going well enough and if it meant having to leave poor June with a small, crybaby it was something he had to do... the only down side was the glitter stuck to the pants he was wearing. Hand print marks where his brother had clung to him until their father peeled him off to let Duncan leave with some boxes. He had them all stacked up and he started toward the place he was going to be sharing with Adriel. Upon arriving at the door he had to lift a foot to tap it against the door hoping Adriel was inside as the stack of boxes had his arms full.

Adriel jerked his head up at the sound and moved quickly to the door, the wave of lightheadedness flooded through him as he got up too fast, but he stumbled his way to the door and opened it. He smiled past his feeling of ick and quickly allowed Duncan inside.
"Glad your here." He said honestly, he was very happy to be moving in and be living with Duncan. He offered to take a couple of the boxes even though Duncan looked like he had it taken care of."Put them anywhere, I will show you around." He said with a giggle.

Duncan gave a happy sound when Adriel took the box, deciding that trying to take everything he could in one trip wasn't the best of ideas... it also showed up few things he had that he hadn't destroyed at various times in his life, "I'm glad too." He murmured, setting the rest of the boxes out of the wa, glad to be free of the weight. It was a bit of a strain on his back, while the wounds were healed up for the most part they still gave him problems now and again.

Wounds that were worth it though... he gave a smile as he followed after the lust spawn, "So I am up for the grand tour." He couldn't wait to see the place he was moving into.

Adriel gave a laugh fighting back the new wave of nausea flooding through him. He put the box down a bit harder than he meant to, before he paused and closed his eyes focusing on letting the feeling pass before turning to smile at Duncan. "The fee is a hello kiss." He said with a smirk waggling a finger at him in a teasing manner. Though there really wasn't much to show as of yet.

Duncan gave a little grin, reaching a hand over to wrap it around Adriel's waist to pull him over, "A kiss, hm? I think I can do that." He murmured, nuzzling against the other's cheek. It was the most amazing thing about Adriel, that he could spark all sorts of emotions in Duncan both good and bad. He could be so calm around him as easily as he could want to try to growl at him and chew on him...

Adriel giggled a bit letting Chii and Fuu wrap around Duncan gently as he knew his back was still sore. He nuzzled against Duncan's chest tilting his head to get his payment, he was grateful to Duncan holding him..right now he felt a bit lightheaded."Good, there are a few rooms so there will be more kisses as payment." He teased again. He perhaps was leaning a bit too heavily on Duncan an indication that he probably wouldn't be standing at this point if it weren't for Duncan holding onto him. But he was trying to ignore it, he liked having Duncan around him anyway.

The wrath spawn gave a little grin showing lots of teeth when the tentacles wrapped around him. It was strange knowing he was in a relationship that was with three beings given Chii and Fuu had personalities of their won... if he had to guess of the two that Fuu liked him best. He blinked a couple times when Adriel leaned into him more heavily... then slid his arms down so that he could lift him up, carrying him to the closest counter to sit him down on it, "Are you alright?" He asked curiously.

Adriel tried not to gag as he felt pressure on his stomach and managed to keep what little was in his stomach down, when placed on the counter it was quite easy to tell he was pale.
"I..Its nothing..just not feeling that great this morning." He murmured as he looked down at the floor to stop the dizziness. "It will pass." He added quickly as he didn't want Duncan to worry.

"Be..besides I have much to show you for our new home." He continued fighting back another wave of nausea that filled him.

Duncan leaned back to get a better look at Adriel, looking him over before he gave a shrug, "I can look around on my own... is there anything you need? Water?" He asked, wanting to help out where he could... there were few that he would give such help and consideration to and Adriel was one such person.

Adriel was going to protest when suddenly that nausea was overwhelming.
"bathroom.." He squeaked as he hopped onto his feet and stumbled his way to the only bathroom. He made it just in time, the sound of him throwing up was not a pleasant sound. Even when he was done and he took a piece of toilet paper to wipe his mouth he felt like his head was going to explode. Ugh ...throwing up was the worst experience ever. One of the few things he would never care to repeat. The sound of the toilet flushing announced he seemed to be done. Getting back up he leaned his arms against the sink. Trying to let the dizziness pass.

Duncan blinked two of his three eyes before he turned to follow after Adriel for a few steps... then froze in his tracks at the sound of him being sick. He winced then took a step back to lean against the nearby wall to give the other his space. He must really be feeling ill to get sick like that... food poisoning perhaps? Not everyone could have the iron stomach of a gluttony spawn he supposed.

Touching his forehead lightly he took a deep breath waited for more nausea and was happy to find it seemed to be content for the meantime. Still a bit shaky and pale he took a glass of water trying to get rid of that foul taste in his mouth. Gargling a bit he finally was finished and came back out smiling apologetically. "Sorry..I think i may of ate something bad yesterday." He explained as he moved back to stand with Duncan. "I will show you the bathroom last.." he joked trying to make light of his sudden illness.

"Maybe... you should lay down?" He suggested, reaching a hand out to trace his fingertips down one of his arm, "We can save the tour for when your stomach isn't turning against you."

Adriel rolled his eyes, looking to Duncan and then leaning his head against his chest. "Only think I want to lay down on is you." He pouted since there wasn't much else to lay on. He had a futon in what was the bedroom until they were abel to set up the king size bed his mother gave him.

Duncan gave a smile, "You could use me for a pillow but... I can't see me as being to comfortable." He said, tapping a finger against one of his bone structures before nuzzling against Adriel's hair, "Worth a try though."

He wrapped an arm around him, "How about you lead the way to where we will be sleeping and we can talk more there once your comfortable?"

Adriel smiled and nodded his head. Intertwining his fingers with Duncan's much like a school girl may with her crush before he lead the way to the bedroom. It...was small. Not the smallest room but the king size bed was going to take up quite a bit of space.

"Tadaa!" He said with mock drama in his voice to show the bedroom. "My mom gave me a king size bed.." he pointed to where all the pieces were sitting against the wall. The mattress for it was on the floor in the middle of the room. "so we will have plenty of space." He giggled, "for sleep and other activities." He added suggestively, though he didn't really sound sexy at the moment more tired than anything.

Duncan couldn't help but give a laugh, "Sick and still a perv." He said in a teasing manner before he walked over to sit down on the mattress then laid back on it, "Yeah... its a nice size bed." He said as he patted the bed beside him. It was comfortable enough and big enough for them to enjoy together. He had gotten a great gift from his mother hadn't he?

Adriel didn't have to be asked twice as he went to go snuggle against Duncan. "can't help it...you turn me on even if I am sick." He mumbeled borrowing his face into Duncan's shoulder. He wished he wasn't sick today of all days. "Hmm...Duncan...I was wondering.." he started thinking back to that card Duncan said he was waiting to hear back from. "D..did you get that job?" He inquired a little
nervously.

Duncan wrapped an arm around him lazily then looked over at Adriel and gave him a bit of a nod, "I was hired on temporarily. The one in charge decided to give me a chance but wanted to see how I worked out before I got more then that chance." He explained, having met with the boss of the place not long ago, finding her to be... unexpected.

Adriel still couldn't wrap his head around the concept of Duncan working as a bouncer at a strip club. It made him nervous...and jealous for no reason. "T..Temporarily huh? What..do you have to do there again?" He inquired trying to keep his voice level and calm but hoped any nervousness was passed off as being ill just a few moments ago.

"Show I can be... a people person..." He said in a grumpy manner, "I was told the job isn't just about beating people up... though that is the part that I am looking forward to." He said admittedly, "I figured it would be a good way to... let of steam." Adriel know about Duncan's temperament well enough to know what Duncan was talking about. He turned his head to press a kiss to where the mark was that he'd left on Adriel.

He shivered at the touch wanting Duncan all over again he went to press his mouth to Duncan but felt that wave of nausea him him again. He instead leaned his head against Duncan in a defeated manner. "I..." He started as he forced the bile in his throat back down.

"I know you can do it." He croaked out Chii and Fuu seemed to be getting mixed messages, one was that Adriel wanted fun time again and another that he just was just too ill to really enjoy himself.

"I guess we will see... my first night is tomorrow night. Which means I can stay here with you all of today and tonight so that I can take care of you." He said then let two of his eyes close. This was nice and surprisingly relaxing... he moved one hand to stroke the tentacle closest to him in a soothing sort of way knowing they probably wanted to do something else other then lay around but he was glad to see they were behaving since Adriel wasn't feeling well.

Adriel repressed a sigh as he knew he had to get over the fact Duncan was working at a strip club. At least he wasn't sripping...but he just found himself more annoyed at the fact there would be women there scantily clad if wearing clothes at all.
"well..I would like that ..a lot." He murmured instead before his eyes flew open and he pushed himself away from Duncan in a hurried manner moving to

dash for the bathroom once again. What else could he upchuck at this rate? Still even dry heaving he felt like this was hell. The bile in his mouth made him gag more, and he had to hurriedly rinse his mouth after he was finished.
"D..dun..Duncan.." he mewled pathetically from the bathroom floor.

Duncan pushed to his feet and walked toward the bathroom with slightly wide eyes, "Poor Adriel... what in the world did you eat?" He asked when he reached where Adriel had left himself. He tilted his head to the side before he kneeling down in front of him, "Whatever it was... you shouldn't eat it again."

Adriel nodded his head again, Chii and Fuu were basically the only things keeping him from falling over. "..y..yeah..definitely.." He mumbled nodding his head. "C..could you..p..please go find me..some gravol?" He pleaded looking at if he was going to be sick again he was..much too pale for his own good.

"Gravol?" He asked in a curious manner, not sure what that was exactly but he was more then willing to go and fetch some for Adriel if it would make him feel better... poor thing... he looked awful.

He nodded his head, "S..orry I ..dont know what box its in...you ..mind going to the drugstore?" He inquired quietly.

Duncan pushed to his feet and gave a nod, "Will you be alright here on your own? Until I get back?" He asked in a worried manner. He wasn't sure what he thought about leaving him on the floor even if it meant fetching him something he needed.

Adriel gave him a half smile and waved him away. "I will..be right where you left me I am sure." He laughed a bit shakily.

Duncan gave him a last, long look before turning and headed off as quickly as his feet would carry him. He wanted to get this done so that he could come back to take care of Adriel... he didn't want to leave him on the floor in the bathroom for all that long.

O_O

Adriel was sitting on the couch he wore a large loose t-shirt though he was glaring at the distended stomach that still seemed to manage to show itself as the fabric drapped around his midsection. Grumbling he got up, he wasn't one to wear large shirts...but..his stomach was getting bigger every day, his back was even starting to ache. He even placed his hands on his back trying to stretch it out and ease some of the pain..and despite what Duncan had said about his gained weight before..he had been trying double hard to conceal his stomach's growth. Now though...he wondered if he should ask Duncan what he thought he should do. There was something...unnatural about his sudden weight gain...and it was only to his stomach...in fact the other morning he noticed his cheeks were sunken in a bit...his eyes heavy from restless sleep he looked horried to he honest. And he was starving all the time...but he refused to eat more than he needed..cause he feared he would gain more weight. Though it didn't seem to matter...he looked at the clock..Duncan should be home soon..

Duncan loved his job as much his his animalistic way of looking at things allowed him ot love things. He enjoyed nothing more then to get to throw unruly people out... literally. It made it the best when he physically threw them out and got to see how far they flew before hitting the ground.

He stepped inside the apartment, stretching out all over before he shrugged out of the shirt he was stuck wearing when at work before looking around, "Adriel!" He called out as he looked about then spotted his lover. He gave a grin and walked toward him.

Adriel had been wearing a frown, something that had been on his face more often than not the last couple of weeks. Brooding was a good word to describe how he was acting as well being rather obsessive about his weight gain. Though he put a smile on for Duncan he missed him sorely when he was at work...cause it just left him alone with his thoughts.

"Hey there hot stuff." He said with a small smile seeing that the man he so loved was shirtless, Chii and Fuu reached for him before Adriel's own arms copied them. Now..that was something else...Chii and Fuu were...acting strangely they wouldn't touch his stomach...not even ...somewhat. It disturbed him.

The wrath spawn gave a grin, walking over to sit down on the couch with him and leaned closer so the tentacles and the one they were attached to could reach him as he gave Adriel a kiss, "Mmm, you flatter me." He murmured.

Adriel returned Duncan's welcome home kiss with one of his own, he wished he could just jump him here and now, but even as his allowed Chii and Fuu to pull them together he found an uncomfortable sensation as his stomach was pressed against Duncan. His face flushed in embarrassment and he wished Chii and Fuu weren't quite so friendly at the moment. Still he gave Duncan another kiss though it was a short one before he leaned his head on Duncan's chest.

"...How was your day?" He asked...not wanting to start on the subject of his stomach just yet.

Duncan gave a purring sound, "I got a new record for body tossing." He told his lover with a toothy grin. The job always put him in a good mood, he could sate his desire for fights there and come home relaxed. He leaned against Adriel an arm wrapping around him and tried to look down without making it obvious. Adriel was feeling... bigger. He knew not to comment since he would get a beating but... at the same time it caused the hairs on the back of his neck to raise.

Adriel leaned into him trying to snuggle and yet not press his stomach against him he looked dreadfully tired for someone who stayed at home all day. "well...that's great. I hope you didn't break any limbs though." He said after a moment of musing...he went quiet after that a hand reaching up to trace a little circle on the man's chest.

"Duncan...do you think..there ..I dunno..." He started and then stopped. The idea something was wrong with him..made him feel ill in the pit of his stomach...but..his stomach kept growing...he knew something was definitely wrong when he weighed himself and he had actually lost a couple of pounds...yet the belly had remained.. he looked at Duncan's smooth chest rather than up at him or down at his stomach. "....do you think..there is something wrong with me?" He asked quietly in a near whisper.

He looked down at his belly again before he tilted his head in a thoughtful manner, "Maybe we could start going for walks if your worried about your belly still." He suggested. Adriel seemed to be at home a lot of late and seemed to be getting increasingly chubby... maybe it was a lack of activity?

".....I don't know if that would help...I started swimming when your at work...and I have lost weight..but...it still seems to be...I dunno getting bigger." He said in a thing voice, as if he was trying to not lose control of his emotions. In fact he was down right scared. What if he had something seriously wrong with him? like a tumor? Or cancer or some sort? Or even some weird disease that could only be given to demon/angels? That last one worried him the most.

He starred at the belly for a moment before he moved his hand to poke at Adriel's belly in a thoughtful manner, "Hmm..." He wondered... could it be something bad? He wasn't sure what might come from a swollen stomach though... he looked up at him, "I guess we could always have someone look at you."

Adriel shifted he didn't like the poking the attention to his stomach made him feel uncomfortable.

"Even Chii and Fuu seem to be avoiding touching my stomach..." he continued as he thought on it. He went to take Duncan's hand in his own. "But..it doesn't feel like...fat..I mean..don't you think its too..I dunno..firm?" He asked now thinking on it made him only more nervous.

Duncan looked at the tentacles as though watching the way that they were avoiding it, not having noticed until it was pointed out to him. He shifted his hand to pat one of them, "Naw, the skin feels kind of tough to me."

He never thought of it that way, his gaze when to where his shirt covered his stomach he moved to sit up a bit more before he used a hand to push the shirt up and off of the tummy. It was...rounded out from his body like someone had stuffed medium sized balloon in his gullet. "...Maybe I should get someone to take a look..." He mused in a doleful tone.

The wrath starred at his stomach for a long moment, head tilting to the side, "Looks... like you swallowed a basketball." He said without thinking.

Adriel's face went beat red, he shoved his shirt back down in a huff of embarrassment. He couldn't make Duncan's gaze. "...I..its that ..b..bad huh?" He stuttered after a moment. Though Chii gave Duncan a smack on the shoulder as if to remind him he was being a moron. Fuu patted Adriel's shoulder as if it was worried.

Duncan gave a jump as he got a smack from the tentacle. He gave it a look before he leaned over to press a kiss to his belly, "Its not so bad. We should see about getting you an appointment somewhere though, just to be safe." He told him.

Adriel shivered as Duncan kissed his stomach, he...shouldn't feel turned on now...not when he was so worried...and certainly not be thinking of things like that whilst he was...well..suffering from whatever malady he had. ".Y...es...d..o you ..think..i ..s..should go back ? " He asked reaching a hand out to stroke Duncan's hair. "T..to the ..faclity I mean." he quickly added.

Duncan's eyes narrowed a little at that thought, a low growl escaping his throat, and his hackles started to rise. He hated that place, hated all the people in it, especially Vampy. He felt his body growing tense and he had to draw back away from Adriel to work on forcing himself to relax,

Adriel didn't like the facility either but...it seemed really the only option available. "...It might..be..s..something..only they ..know...of..and can help with.." he voiced in a whisper, he shivered at Duncan's sudden change in attitude though he understood it he felt vulnerable right now.

The wrath spawn was able to get himself calmed only by digging his claws into his palms, the pain cutting through the red haze that started to edge his vision, "I don't trust them, you shouldn't either. They might just make it worse for kicks!"

He nodded his head he knew Duncan spoke true, the facility was known for being cruel for the sake of science."Yes..b..but...what if it gets worse?" He continued shifting a bit wrapping his arms around his chest as if he felt cold. "What if they are the only ones who know what to do? I may not like them...but they do know what they are dealing with.." he muttered crossly. Gaining weight was one thing..but..this was just disturbing.

"I will go with you." He said, leaning against him, "They won't do anything to hurt you if I'm there... if they try I can strangle them." He hadn't been able to protect Adriel last time with that demon but this time he would keep an eye on him.

Adriel felt horrid, he knew how much Duncan hated it...hated going there... "But you need your sleep...for work.." he murmured. "I will go myself..I promise I will phone you as soon as I get there and as soon as I am done..okay?" he started as he went to pull away and stand up..but found his center of gravity off and he nearly toppled to the ground..but instead sank back into the chair nearly sitting on Duncan.

He gave a shake of his head, "Your not going to get locked up there so they can jab at you with sticks... I will go with you. I can go to sleep after that or skip a night of work." He told him, watching as Adriel tried to escaped before he wrapped an arm around him to keep him from trying again.

Adriel tried to protest but when he felt Duncan's wrap his arms around him he knew he had lost the battle. He sighed leaning into Duncan and nodding his head slightly. "Fine...when should 'we' go then?" He asked grumbling under his breath.

Duncan relaxed visibly when Adriel agreed to let him go along, leaning into him, "We can go when your ready." He said with a smile. So long as he was able to be there to threaten techs then things would be alright as far as he was concerned.

He nodded his head again unsure of when he would be 'ready'. Technically the sooner the better since then he could find out before it got worse.
"Yes...alright how about at the end of the week?" He murmured a plan forming in his head.

He gave a nod of his head, "That would be good, maybe we can see about going on my day off." He suggested, nuzzling against Adriel's hair, that way he wouldn't have to miss work. He didn't want to lose out on any of the money since he wanted to contribute to their home.

Adriel nodded his head he felt...tired...as he always did he turned and gave Duncan a kiss on the cheek."Alright then..its settled. Lets got to bed...I am too tired though for...um..play time. Can we just sleep instead?" He asked sounding as tired as he felt.

Duncan gave a mock pout then nipped his shoulder, "Yeah, I don't mind just sleeping." He murmured, getting up to his feet and held his hands out to Adriel, offering to help him up. It was a little out of place wasn't it? It wasn't that Adriel was chubby... he just had a big belly. Like one of those snakes on the nature channel...

A Wha?


Adriel felt a bit better after talking with Luthor and Mareike about...well the being pregnant thing. Sure he was still a bit shocked but...at least he knew it wasn't cancer, he made a face as the baby moved.

"God...so active all of a sudden." He muttered...though perhaps that was a good thing..it reminded him that up until this point he thought he was just getting fat. As he slowly climbed his way up to the apartment he half hoped Duncan wouldn't be home yet.. he had been gone much longer than intended and the note had stated he would only be gone an hour. He also hadn't phoned when he said he was going to....bah it was no wonder Duncan got mad at him all the time..he was such a flake. His hand reached out and unlocked the door swinging it open he slipped in as best he could trying to be quiet.

Duncan was in fact home and in a bit of a foul mood. Adriel had gone missing, he'd been unable to find the lust spawn and instead he found Ciaran... the poor kid was so messed up that it just made his hackles rise. Annoying techs... they ruined everything they got their hands on and he just wanted to find them and beat the life out of them. He gave a growling sound as he dug around through the fridge, finding himself hungry... though it could just be that he was bored... or annoyed or something.

There was a click of the door shutting Adriel straightened feeling his back aching from his walk. He stripped himself of his shoes and jacket and taking the bottles from Chii and Fuu looked them over. The pills inside ratteled as he turned it to read the label but so far he hadn't heard anything so he walked towards the kitchen. He seemed a bit deep in thought still mulling on the fact he was late and not sure how to explain things. Be subtle? Blunt? ..he wanted to ease Duncan into the idea...no scare him though.

Duncan jerked his head up as he heard the door, looking around, "What... Adriel?" He called out, feeling his heart skip a beat as he left the fridge hanging open as he raced over to where he was, worried. He was home, had he gone to the Labs, had they hurt him? His worry and anger mixed into a strange emotion that was near a desperate sort of feeling where he had to check on him and make sure he was in one piece... he'd yell after that.

Adriel stopped as he heard Duncan's rather angry voice he felt his hope wilt. Oh god...he sounded pretty pissed off.

"Ye...es..? O..ver here.." He called out knowing it was pointless to try and avoid him.. he had every right to know what was 'wrong' with him...and a choice on the matter as well/ Perhaps that was what he feared...Duncan not wanting the child...Adriel wasn't sure how he could cope with that idea.

Duncan moved toward the voice and gave a sound between a sigh and a growl when he saw him... then moved quickly to catch hold of him and set to looking him over very closely as though he expected him to be wounded. He'd seen to some wounds already today and he didn't think he'd be able to deal with Adriel having some... he'd probably really go to the Labs and strangle someone.

Adriel was surprised to have Duncan grab him and look him over.
"Duncan I am okay." He assured his lover, his tone was calmhe hoped it would ease Duncan's worry.
Chii and Fuu moved to stroke Duncan's arms trying to calm him down as well.

It wasn't until after he was sure about it, until he'd looked him over and sniffed at him to make sure he was free of the scent of blood before he started to relax. The feeling of Chii and Fuu stroking over his arms calmed a bit. He gave a bit of a nod of his head finally, "Good." He murmured before giving him a dark look, "You... you left!"

Adriel winced at the accusation he took a tiny step backwards and held his hands up as if already admitting defeat.

"Y..yes I know. I'm sorry bu...but you hate that place...so much..." He started knowing that this was probably the first hurdle in the conversation...
"But I am okay the doctor saw me and looked me over..." He continued trailing a bit and chewed on his lower lip a moment still trying to figure the best words for telling him.

Duncan shook his head, "You could have been hurt..." He complained before he stepped closer, wrapping an arm around his lover and pulled him close. He nuzzled against him before giving him a little n**, "I was worried." He grumbled.

Adriel was a bit surprised he had expected a rage shouting...he...seemed a bit dumbstruck as he then wrapped his arms around Dnucan only too happy to receive the nuzzle and jumped a bit at the n**.
"I am sorry...I know I am late too...I should of phoned..I..just..had to think a bit.." he explained with a sigh...
"Duncan...the doctor knew what was wrong with me..." He started before he pushed

Duncan away and then took his hand and pulled him towards the couch...yes..Duncan defiantly needed to be sitting down for this.
He sat down, his body was more than happy to settle into the couch cushions. He chewed on his lower lip again..
"Dunca..n.....tell me...d..do you like kids?"

Duncan followed after, reluctant to move out of arms reach of the lust spawn as though he might vanish. He wanted to shake him but... his lover looked somewhat worried about something which caused his heard to sink, "What did he say? What did he do?" He growled, eyes narrowing a little as he found himself wondering if he needed to gut a Doctor.

The question seemed out of place and confused him a bit, "Wait... what? Kids?" He gave a shrug of his shoulders, "I... don't know, they are alright."

He opened his mouth the words just couldn't come. He felt the heat rising in his face it ...felt rather embarrassing..

"O..oh the doctor..? H..he a..asked me questions...and he listened to my st..stomach." He said with a nod of his head trying to appease the wrath spawn who looked about ready to have any excuse to kill someone.

"He a..also gave me some vitamins to take. And iron." He said after a moment he gave a uneasy look at he felt the baby squirm around inside of him. His hand went to lay on his belly as if trying to calm the little one inside of him. Though all in all he appeared to look ill.

Duncan's expression changed from anger to confusion again, "Listened to it?" He murmured, before wrinkling his nose. Wait a second... he looked up at him for a moment, "Vitamins and iron? And those will help you to get better?" He asked, sounding a bit hopeful about that... then looked down at Adriel's belly when he saw him lay a hand on it and take on a sick look, "You alright?"

Adriel nodded his head though it was Chii who reached forward to grab Duncan by the wrist and yank it towards Adriel's stomach.

"Y...eah I am fine..just...not use to it.." he replied before realizing that Duncan didn't know what he was getting use to... his eyes widened as suddenly Chii decided to help Duncan out by dragging his hand towards his stomach.

Duncan blinked when Chii pulled his arm forward and he found his hand against it, "What?" He asked of the tentacle... this all three of his eye went wide as something moved against his hand. All of him froze in place and he gave a full body shiver, "What... in the Hells...?!"

His face flushed as Duncan's hand was pressed to his stomach..and the baby decided to move as well.
"Ah...Duncan...it may be a bit late to be asking this...b..but...d..did you w..ant to start a family with me?"

"Ahh... what? I... what?" The wrath spawn's brain seemed to have derailed at the strange, crawling feeling under his hand. It was rather disturbing but he couldn't bring himself to pull his hand away. It was all far to strange making him wonder if he were asleep and dreaming up a really twisted sort of dream.

His face was still flushed as he placed both his hands atop of Duncan's as if afraid it he let go the man may bolt.

"...Duncan...I..know this..is a bit fast...b..but the doctor confirmed it....I...well...am.." he looked to his lover before glancing away.
"...pregnant.." He mumbled.

Duncan was rather glad he was sitting as he was feeling strangely dizzy. It wasn't a sensation he was used to or that he liked... it was weird...
"Your... what? But... I know for a fact that your a guy." He told him, after all they'd done together he doubted he'd of missed something like that.

He nodded his head wondering if he should tell Duncan about Luthor..he promised though he wouldn't say anything to anyone.

"I.. know...i..its..just...a miracle..I guess." He shrugged looking to Duncan who seemed a bit dazed.

"I...am..just as surprised...and its a bit sudden...I..w.wasn't ev..ven su..sure if you would want kids.." He continued stroked his hand, oh god..why was the child moving around so much all of a sudden?

"I... don't know..." He murmured, looking at Adriel's stomach in a very wary sort of way. He was... pregnant? It had to be his... surely. And... the idea actually scared Duncan a little, caused his stomach muscles to clench as he thought about it. Pregnant with his child... a dangerous child it would be. To have blood in him that was from Duncan... the wrath spawn was starring at Adriel's stomach now.

Adriel looked at Duncan with a hunt of concern on his face.
"I..d..don't think we ..c..can back out now.. though...the doctor ..says I am pretty far along int he pregnancy.." Though he was sure if they talked to the doctor he could probably find a way to get rid of it...but...he really didn't want to give up the life inside of him.

"The..doctor wanted to do an ultrasound....but I said I needed to talk to you first.." he continued his one hand reaching up to stroke Duncan's cheek.

"Wh..hat are you thinking?" he asked half afraid of the answer.

Duncan looked up at him for a long moment before lowering his gaze again, "Just... thinking." He murmured, trying to keep his tone neutral.

He didn't like that... he chewed on his lower lip again as he tried to study his lovers expression.

"M...aybe I should leave you alone.." He started as he gave Duncan's hand a squeeze before lightly pushing it off his belly and then went to stand up with the aid of Chii and Fuu.

"Though..I think I better see the doctor again...see when I am due.." he mused softly mostly to himself.

Duncan jerked his head up and shook it as he pushed to his feet, "No! No... don't go wandering off again." He told the lust spawn, not wanting for him to disappear again like he had earlier. He just had to think, to figure this out... a baby of his blood made him worry. It could be as bad as he was, as dangerous, and as out of control... or what if the kid was like Adriel? He wasn't sure which was worse in his mind, looking after a violent kid or a to friendly one. Both would need looked after closely... taken careful care of...

He gave an exasperated sigh and placed a hand on his stomach...it was an odd gesture...considering that he had been avoiding it like it was the plague for the last couple of weeks.

"I was just going to the bed room..." He muttered before looking up to Duncan his face holding a bit of sadness in it. Duncan...wasn't taking this well..he looked...worried.

"Look..I ..know this isn't something we planned for...b..but I am willing to give it a go..." He said after a moment slowly.

"Huh...?" Duncan gave a nod, "I am just worried... about the kid... I am not exactly high on the list of what would be a good parent... What if I do something wrong? What if... its like me?" The last part was muttered.

Adriel raised a hand to his lips something a smile that was trying to go there.

"Oh Duncan...I don't think we need to worry until the baby is born..." He said after he gave a small laugh. He moved to stand closer to Duncan taking his hands and placing them on his stomach again, his face blushed.
"I am sure this little life will be perfectly fine."

Duncan ran his hands over Adriel's stomach, starring down at it. He wanted to believe it but it was a difficult thing given his temperament... he shook his head to try to shake off the worries, "I want to believe that." He murmured finally.

Reaching a hand up he caressed Duncan's cheek, "Don't be so negative..I am sure he or she will fine. They will be our little one." He loved the way 'our' sounded to his ears.

"....I guess though I will need to tell my mother..." He did't like that idea one bit..

Duncan gave a choked sound, "Do we have too?" He asked. He didn't think that woman liked him at all... and he was sure that she would blame him for this. Well he figured that it was fault given that it was his kid... but none the less he didn't think it would go over well that Adriel was having his baby.

He nodded his head slowly his own hand patting his belly lightly. "Yes...though maybe after we meet with the doctor again...I want to be able to answer all her questions...don't you think your father would want to know?" he inquired after a moment feeling more and more positive since Duncan hadn't run out on him yet.

"Yeah... should probably tell him as well." He murmured, wondering what his father would think give the man was covered in almost as many scars as Duncan was after having to raise a wrath blooded brat. He took a deep breath to calm himself when he felt that same panic rising hin him again.

Adriel moved to kiss him he could see that he was still adjusting to this idea.

Wrapping his arms around his neck he nuzzled into him, "It will be okay." He purred though him pushing his belly into Duncan probably didn't help ease things too much.

Duncan gave a little jump when Adriel's stomach... his baby filled stomach pressed against him. He took a step back away from him, gave a shiver, then shook his head, "Ahh... sorry, its just a little odd the way it moves... ahhh, I am sure you know that well, huh?" He murmured, lowering his hands against the stomach again.

"You know... I guess that explains why Chii and Fuu were avoiding it, probably not used to many of your other body parts moving around on their own like they do."

Adriel frowned as Duncan pulled away though he guessed he understood what he meant...it..bothered him and it was inside of him, "Yeah..its strange...I guess I will get use to it..." He muttered wanting to kiss Duncan again but..didn't want to make him on edge.

"Yeah...at least now I know why..." he said glaring at the two purple limps that still seemed to awkwardly avoid his belly.

He looked back to Duncan giving a bit of a sigh.

"Duncan..I should probably go see the doctor again soon...he said that the pregnancy would be fast ...considering our DNA....and I would rather know sooner than later what to expect..." He trailed off trying to not think about the birthing part...

"If you don't want to come I under stand.."

Duncan gave a little growl, "I am not going to leave you alone." He said, stroking his hands along his sides in a slow manner, drawing in a deep and steady breath as he tried to get used to the feel of the baby moving against his hands. It was... so odd...

"I want to go... want to help." He told his lover, moving his hands from the belly to pet his tentacles as well since they seemed as weirded out as he felt, "We will... need to get things for the baby too, huh? Hmm..." Good thing he had a job he thought to himself.

Adriel nodded his head he hadn't really thought past the pregnancy but it was probably a good idea to buy a crib and all the things they would need. Oh god...would they be able to afford it?

"Ah...yeah..." Suddenly Adriel looked a bit worried himself. Financially could they afford to have this baby? He was glad Duncan was trying to get use to his belly moving he himself put a hand on his stomach and shivered a bit.

"Well...when should we see the doctor then?" He asked. "The sooner wehave an idea of when the baby is due the better we will be pre pared for it.

"We should go in soon." He murmured, not really liking the fact that they knew so little of what was going on. Adriel because pregnant through some 'miracle' and he found himself wanting to know how it was going to effect the Lust spawn and if it would put him in danger. The idea caused his hackles to rise a little.

Adriel nodded his head and then gave a yawn.

"Yes soon..when if your next day off?" He asked leaning in to nuzzle against the wrath spawns chest. He was feeling relieved that Duncan wasn't freaking out badly...like yelling or just generally being out of hand on the subject.

Duncan titled his head in a thoughtful manner, counting the days, "Three more nights of work then I have a day off, will you be able to wait that long? Or should I see about taking a day off?" The boss had not one but two kids so surely she would understand if he asked for a day off to take care of his lover and baby?

Adriel made a face and stuck his tongue out at Duncan, "I am sure I will survive three whole days." He laughed giving him a nudge he then stretched.

"I think though now..after being out so much that I am going to have a nap. Coming?" he asked with a wink. He seemed...far too calm with this.

Duncan blinked as Adriel stuck his tongue out at him and gave him a look, "You better but if it looks like you won't we will see about getting you in earlier." He told Adriel in a matter-of-fact manner before he relaxed, nodding, "Sure, a nap sounds good by me."

Adriel nodded his head taking his lovers hand and lead him towards the bed room, he felt...more comfortable, how Duncan was behaving towards this was cute. He was just happy he hadn't gotten too angry about him going alone tot he facility. And soon they would be there again...who knows what they would discover.

Ice Cream in the Park

Adriel was so glad he invested in those slip on runners....right now he could barely bend over...and never mind trying to see his feet anymore. His back ached, his feet were swollen but he just couldn't sit at home everyday. So the walks were a welcome part of his day even if he was slow...and ended up benched in the park eating ice cream. Standing up he waddled to the window to check on the weather. It was nice out..he wouldn't bother with a jacket. Though still self conscious about his stomach he had learned to not bother to hide it anymore. Using a hand to support his back he rolled his shoulder and turned back to the door.
"Ready?" he called out.

Duncan nodded as he appeared from their small kitchen with a pair of water bottles, "Yeah, I'm ready." It didn't take much for one such as Duncan to get ready. He didn't wear shoes, didn't wear shirts if he didn't have too, his hair was short now so it didn't take any time to comb through it. He walked over to Adriel and leaned over to press a kiss to his forehead, "Any time your ready."

Face flushing he gave a small giggling sound. Some days...well more recently it seemed he was getting more girly. The rather bulging stomach the moved occasionally only seemed to make it more like he was.

"Yes. I am ready." He said giving an arm pump as if trying to be more buff. Chii and Fuu rose up to wrap themselves around Duncan in a hug. They weren't so eager to let go...but did so reluctantly when Adriel poked them both.

"Now are you sure you won't get bored? I don't move very fast." He warned his lover with a teasing look in his eyes.

The wrath spawn gave a smile as the tentacles hugged on him then drew back to give each a pat, "I wouldn't get bored with walking with you." He assured the other spawn, "I think it would be nice to enjoy one of these walks you go on with you." A day off was a rare thing, more so lately as he was trying to get in more hours to help save for when the baby arrived.

Adriel reached a hand up and stroked the man's cheek before nodding his head with small smile.

"Okay then, don't say I didn't warn you." He laughed and then gave his rather familiar flinch as the baby moved.

"Nh..apparently he or she is happy that you are coming as well." He said taking Duncan's hand and leading him towards the front door slowly.

Duncan looked down at the Adriel's belly and gave a little jump at the way it moved. He was getting used to it though it still surprised him from time to time when it moved when he wasn't expecting it. He squeezed Adriel's hand before he followed along after his lover.

Adriel had chatted about all sorts of things as they made their way down the stairs and out of the complex. The actual park wasn't too far away and he clung to Duncan's hand rather possessively when they walked by other couples. When they got to the park he relaxed visibly and then went quiet, They walked in silence for a while before he finally spoke again a hand going to his stomach.

"D..o you thi..think we are ready to have children?" He asked his nervousness rather evident.

Duncan looked down at the Lust Spawn's belly for a long moment before he gave him a bit of a shrug, "Well... I don't know... but... we are having one. So we just need to hope things go well." He said, Duncan was far to possessive to consider the idea of giving the child to someone else to raise. It was their child and they would take care of it.

Adriel nodded his head as they continued to walk along.
"D..Duncan...what do you think? Do...do you find it weird th..at I am having your child?" He asked thinking back to how Litural had freaked out about him being male and pregnant.

He nodded, "Very weird." He agreed, "But if I wanted anyone to carrying my child it would be you." He didn't have anyone else he was as close to the manner that he was to Adriel. He cared for him in a manner that was far different as well from all the others he knew.

He smiled faintly his hand still resting on his swollen stomach.
"its too bad the doctor couldn't tell us the gender.." He said with a sigh, and Chii and Fuu were acting as a pregnancy belt again.

"It would be nice to choose names...I mean...I feel like I am ready to pop." He said with a laugh. "What do you think? Do you have any names you like?|

"Names." He murmured, tilting his head to the side. He'd been worried about getting money together for things like clothing, food, and the like but... never had he thought about something as simple as naming the kid that Adriel was carrying. He gave a bit of a shrug, "I hadn't thought on it. Hmm... maybe we should get a name book?"

"I suppose we could.." he murmured kinda hoping Duncan would be a bit more original than that. He pursed his lips as he thought a bit.

"I like Teresa for a girl...what do you think?"

Duncan tilted his head to the side in a thoughtful manner, "Hmm, its a nice name." He didn't think he knew anyone with that name among those that he'd dealt with so far in his lifetime. He reached a hand over to give Adriel's stomach a little nudge, "Kid seemed shy... not wanting anyone to look to see what gender it was."

Adriel gave a bit of a giggle. "I am not sure about shy...they move around enough...though that may be just the tentacles.." He mused a moment as he felt another kick in his belly.

"Rather vigorous to me.." He muttered with another chuckle.

"Hmmm there are so many pretty names out there. Thomas, Zackery, Sammi, Barbera..." he listed a bunch of names off the top of his head.

Duncan seemed a bit amused as the baby kicked back in reaction to his nudge, "Does seem it... guess we won't know until after its born what sort of name to pick." It did make it a bit harder in picking a name but then again they could just pick one name for each gender.

Adriel pouted, "It be nice to have some ideas...it doesn't hurt to choose a couple." He said with a squeeze of his lowers hand, "Like Max, or Judy." He continued though he frowned at those two. "N..o actually scratch those two. How about Keira?" he continued.

"Max and Judy? Naw... those aren't really fitting for a kid from the two of us." He said, looking up at Adriel and smiled, "Keira? Hmmm... I like that one the best so far." It was an interesting sound name.

He nodded his head at it. "Yes that's a girls name though I think it could be suitable for boys too." He continued as they walked aimlessly through the park, his body was already steering him in the direction of where the ice cream vendor was.

Duncan looked a bit unsure about that, "Sounds more like a girl name." He said finally, not sure if he wanted his son with a girl name. It would end up getting the poor kid beat up... and he didn't want to have to go kick some little kids for picking on his kid. He looked around as they walked. It seemed random to him... until he saw an ice cream stand.

"Yea..ah I guess so.." He continued and he didn't even seem phased as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a five note and handed it to the ice cream guy. The man had already learned to just give him anything randomly since it took him too long to choose a flavor.
"Oh.." He paused and looked to Duncan. "You want one?"

Duncan looked over there was before giving a little nod and pointed at one of the items on the menu. He didn't eat sweets often so this would be a nice change of pace. He had a feeling if he didn't want it after a few bites he could hand it off to Adriel.

The man handed them a rocket blaster and the fudgsicle that they had wanted and handed it to them both. Giving a cute sound he took the treat and handed Duncan his before then taking his free hand and pulling him towards the bench.

When he sat down he released a heavy sigh of relief. God his ankles and back hurt.

"Ahh..." he said as he then began to undo the wrapper.

"This is the best part of my walk." He said with a giggle and patted his stomach as the baby seemed excited as well.

"The best part of the walk is the sitting?" Duncan asked, giving a bit of a laugh at that. He could understand why, Adriel was carrying around a lot of extra weight so it must make everything a lot more difficult then normal. The wrath spawn set to unwrapping his treat and took lick off of it. It wasn't to bad.

"haha..no silly the ice cream is!" he said with another laughed as he licked his own eagerly. "Though i will admit sitting is nice too." he continued and then began to lick the rocket blaster a bit more eagerly. Perhaps it was..just in his genes...but the way he was licking the ice cream was rather erotic. Even if he wasn't paying much mind to how he was eating.

Duncan paused in tasting his own treat to stare at Adriel... then lowered his arms down to rest them on his legs and just watched, "I agree... we should get you some for at home." He said, head tilting to the side, all of his three eyes widening a little, and a shiver went down his spine.

He didn't noticed how Duncan was acting at all...oblivious that the way he was eating just...looked...so wrong to passerby's. He paused sucking on the top his brown eyes sliding over to look at Duncan.

"That sounds great! But then I would never leave the apartment now would i?" He said with a giggle.

"I wouldn't mind at all." He said, a little smile coming to his lips. Oh he wouldn't mind sitting at home watching this... since then he could do something more then just watching the Lust spawn as he loved on his treats.

He rolled his eyes and then licked the Popsicle again and finally noticed how Duncan was looking at him.

"Uh...did you want a taste?" he asked offering the dripping treat in Duncan's direction. Though he looked a bit sad to be sharing his misinterpreted Duncan's look.

Duncan leaned over to give Adriel's lips a lick to taste the treat from there instead of from the treat itself, "Its pretty good." He whispered to him then drew back and set to eating a bit more of his own treat since it was melting away while he watched Adriel eat his.

Adriel's body shivered as he was tasted he...went back to his Popsicle...a little less enthusiastically. He was reminded they hadn't...well...had any 'alone time' since he had been sick and then found out he was pregnant. And being what he was...he suddenly noticed what he was suddenly craving..and it wasn't sweets. His face went beat red as it dawned on him and he wondered if it was safe to due in his condition.

"Ah...well..um..did...you want to pick some up on the way home?" he asked innocently enough.

He gave a nod, "Sure, we can get you more treats. Best to have some at home so you don't have to walk so far from them." He would hate for Adriel to be out and about when something came up... He might get to tired, might go into labor, might need Duncan, "Yeah, we can get you a few different sorts."

Adriel nodded his head his hand going to slide over and lay it innocently enough on Duncan's thigh. Chii continued to act as a belt whilst Fuu moved to slide up the back of Duncan's shirt. A not so subtle move ...thanks Fuu.

Duncan gave a little jump when he felt Fuu sliding up the back of his shirt. He looked over toward what of the tentacle that he could see... then gave a grin, "Your a friendly one aren't you?" He murmured to Fuu, reaching over to pat the end of it that he could see from under his shirt.

Adriel's face was already beat red, at times he wished his tentacles would just stay to themselves...and he often wondered if they acted o his thoughts.
"Uh..well it always was the friendlier of the two.." he commented. He wondered how the babies tentacles would be like.

He reached over to give Chii a pat as well, it wasn't as friendly as she was but he still liked it none the less, "They both have their moments, I somehow thinks if it weren't wanting to be helpful it would be in on it too."

Fuu slid down the hem of Duncan's pants as if eager to show just how friendly it wanted to be and Adriel gave it a slight smack.

"Stop that Fuu...were in public." he hissed as it. As if responding to the pat the second tentacle trembled as if really wanting to be apart of the action.

"m..maybe we should go home...it looks like they want to get friendly." He stated though he wasn't exactly sad about that fact,

He couldn't help but give a little pout as Fuu was warned away from loving on him... though Adriel was right. Last thing they needed to be doing in the park was what Fuu was considering doing. He pushed up to his feet and held his hand out to Adriel, "Probably for the best."

Licking the last bits of the Popsicle off the stick he then took his lovers hand and grunted as he pulled himself off the bench.

"Hnnh...I can't wait to have the little one out of me...I know its a miracle and everything but my body is killing me." He whined.

Duncan had to bite his lower lip to keep from giggling at the noise he made when he was getting up. He then gave his hand a little squeeze, "It won't be to much longer if that Doctor is to be believed." He said in what he hoped was an assuring tone of voice. He looked down at his almost untouched, somewhat melty treat and held it up to see if Adriel wanted it.

Adriel's eyes lit up at the treat being offered and he bent forward and licked the Popsicle and even Duncan's sticky fingers, "Hm...yes..may...be bes..best if we..just went straight home.."

The wrath spawn nodded a bit rapidly and started to lead the way home as quick as Adriel was able to go in his condition. He'd go and get him his ice cream to keep in the house later.

Birth

It didn't take to long before they were coming to a stop in front of the Labs.

The wrath spawn looked up at the building for a long moment, glaring at it... then he reached inside to Adriel, "Come on, lets get you inside." They would help him... they would save him and the little monster that was inside of him, hurting him. It only confirmed it... the kid was going to be like him...

Adriel tried to walk on his own but ended up just being held by Duncan again his head slumped against Duncan. He had never experience pain like this before...he was sure he must be bleeding internally.

"H..hurry." He begged though he knew that Duncan was going as fast as he could he didn't think the baby was going to wait and be born in a convenient manner.

He gave a nod as he all but threw money at the cab driver before he scooped Adriel up into his arms and went rushing forward toward the Labs as quickly as he could move. The door was kicked open and he went stalking inside. The first Tech he came across got the full blast of his anger, he yelled orders at the guy.

The technician dropped his clipboard to the floor with a crash, shaking all over before he turned on his heel and went racing off away from Duncan to try to find Aden. Let him deal with the raging wrath spawn... whatever the guy did to make Duncan want him made the tech pity that doctor.

Adriel listened as Duncan shouted he wanted him to calm down..but...he didn't have the strength to speak anymore. He only clung to his lover praying that they could find the doctor in time.

Chii and Fuu were acting rather aggressive towards anything that came towards Adriel's belly now. If they could hiss they probably would of been.

Duncan stood there a bit dumbly... no sure where he was supposed to go, what he was supposed to do... he didn't like being powerless at all.. he wanted to be able to do something for his lover. He gave a low snarl seemingly as unamused as the tentacles were.
A moment later there seemed to be a sudden influx of people led by Aden. A group of techs, a couple with a stretcher moving between them.

"Lay him down here." Aden said, to Duncan before he turned to the techs and started to give them each a job.

Adriel numbly registered people coming, voices and then he found himself laying down on the stretcher. Chii and Fuu were..not being helpful as they wouldn't allow anyone to touch Adriel's stomach. Smacking hands away rather painfully it was a good thing they didn't have teeth. He wanted to tell them to stop but instead of words he merely coughed up blood.. and found the world blurring before him. No..he wanted to stay alert...awake..his baby...he wanted to make sure it was okay...

Aden watched Adriel for a moment before motioning to one of the techs to come closer and he reached over to pick up a syringe and needle, preparing it with a unknown, clear liquid. Once it was prepared with the proper dose he set up a second one. It was a mild sedative and a small dose at that. He stepped closer and he reached a hand out to catch hold of Chii first in a firm grip and stuck the tentacle with the first of the needles, traded it out for the other one and did the same for Fuu, "There you go. You two just rest and we will take care of your host." He told them, giving each a pat, "Move Adriel into surgery, now."

The stretcher was already moving before the drugs were even able to take effect and Duncan was quickly racing after them.

Adriel wanted to protest, Chii and Fuu didn't need to be drugged...cause that meant...woah..yep..that felt nice. It took him a moment to receive the mild pain killer...it helped but made him feel sleepy. He tried to put a hand on his stomach..surgery...made sense...h..how else ws the baby going to be born? Still..he looked a bit dazed as he tried to find Duncan.

Aden leaned over Adriel as they moved along and gave him a smile, "We are going right into surgery alright? Just relax and hold on, we have everything under control." He told his patient as they went through some double doors. The Doctor moved off to the side, to scrub up, giving out orders as he went about things. Aden was for the most part a very laid back man but when it came to his job he was serious and able to take over as a Leader if needed. He looked over at the Wrath spawn that was trying to push his way passed the techs into the room and he gave a little sigh, "Hey, boy. If your going to be in here your going to be calm! I won't hesitate in drugging you as well." He said in an even voice before he motioned to the techs and gave out another round of orders.

The tentacles were handed over to two of the techs to hold onto, one of them hooked up Adriel to an IV that had various drugs in them, while another cut away his shirt.

The rest were hovering around waiting, on hand to help with the child once it was born. There was plenty of equipment on hand for any sort of emergencies that might arise.

Adriel nodded his head numbly, he knew there was was little time and either he would lose the baby or them both. He wasn't prepared to die and thus tried to not focus on what was going to happen. Though his mind was so fuddeled up he wasn't exactly sure which way was up or down. Hmm...drugs...it was nice to be removed from the pain...for now anyway. Chii and Fuu weakly tried to struggle...but..failed...they too were drugged and only lay limply and heavily in each techs arms.

Aden waited to make sure the drugs were taking effect and the techs were able to keep the tentacles under control. He gave Duncan an 'I'm watching you' sort of luck before he set to work. The Spawn's stomach was sanitized to help to keep out the germs before he set to work in helping the child and his parent.

Adriel was too drugged to really register being cut open, he just kept praying that the baby would be okay. He tried to pretend this was a dream.

The doctor was constantly giving out orders for each little move that he made, lifting his gaze from time to time to watch the vitals of his patient. He had to make sure that everything remained calm and under his control. He handed off the scalpel to one of his Techs before he drew the little one forth. He looked it over closely before giving a smiling, "Hah... well now, I see. So your a boy then." He said to the child he was holding.

The doctor gave a jump as the tentacles, little stubby things in comparison to the ones that Adriel had, took a swipe at him.

"Angry little things." He said, motioning to the Techs and they quickly went about cutting the cord so that he could lay him in the small, protective bed, "Get him cleaned up." He ordered the Techs before he turned back to caring for Adriel, the child was out but there was still much work to do.

Adriel was barely conscious..he registered boy...and then slipped into drugged slumber. He suffered from many internal bruises and bleeding as well a cracked rib...the baby had really wanted out it seemed. Or at least his tentacles had.

It was a slow going and quiet process as Aden worked on what hes doing, looking over the wounds, dealing with what he could, cleaning up Adriel, and set to sewing him up. He did all that he could for him but he was going to require a lot of time to heal up he thought to himself, making a mental note of all of the things that he as going to have to tell the Lust Spawn to do when he woke up. He then glanced over to where Duncan was standing, looking at Adriel while his yellow eye seemed to be glancing at the baby that was being cleaned up by the Tech, "Relax." He called out to the wrath spawn.

Duncan gave a growl, stepping back back to lean against the wall once more. He hated watching those Techs move around his kid and his lover, wanted to pummel them but he knew that the Doctor would do as he'd threatened... and he didn't want to end up as drugged as Adriel, Chii,and Fuu were...