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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:26 pm
 Grigori's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. " Inside?" he questioned and turned around, one arm folded and the other poking at his bottom lip inquisitively. " But that's impossible... Nikolai's been missing for an entire day!" He turned his head to look at Leon over his shoulder then fully faced him. " Normally if he's gone, it's fine. I usually know where he'd go. It's just that, his energy reading just completely vanished this morning. It was sudden, like he just disappeared." He gazed upward curiously. " Is he really here?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:33 pm
Leon Court His hands left his hips to wave in the air, confusion etched onto his strong features. " Wait, what do you mean his energy's disappeared? We just took a shower together, and before, I'm pretty sure that he was in class. I mean, it's not like he-" He suddenly paused, remembering that bandage on the man's leg. Usually Sloth would've popped out once or twice to annoy them already, but he was being strangely quiet. Was it possible that Nikolai was blocking his Sin? No, that's too much. Besides, Nikolai loved the power too much to let it go just to shut up Sloth. Too much work, anyway. " I'm so confused. What's going on?"
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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:51 pm
 Grigori gently pushed past Leon to get into the house, the only sign he showed of remembering the man he was speaking to being the grimace when he heard about the shower. He climbed up the steps and, after a swift knock, opened the door to see Nikolai just putting on his blazer. The Sin stared at the angel for a moment and vice versa. Grigori stared at him in wonderment whereas Nikolai gave him a confused look. Finally, " Erm, wh-what a pleasant surprise! What are you doing here, dearie? Did you come to visit me? Dear me, how flattering~" he gushed and put a hand to his blushing cheek. Grigori's expression grew somber before being masked with a nervous smile. " Uh, yeah. Sorry, just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and all." he laughed while rubbing the back of his neck. Looking around then back at the Sin, he held up a hand in a still wave and uttered a, " Well, I'll see you then." and walked back down the stairs. Once he was close enough to Leon, he put an arm playfully around his shoulders and smiled dazzlingly at him. " Hey, you mind if I ask you about a gift I got Nick? I want to make sure he likes it." He looked upstairs. " Ah, why don't I ask outside so he doesn't overhear?" he suggested while ushering the man outside.
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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:58 pm
Leon Court Leon, confused, didn't even have the time to grab a shirt before being taken outside, wrapping his arms around himself and trying not to shiver too much in the wintery cold. " You know, we can't all be angels who are unaffected by temperature," he managed to say to the man, rubbing his upper arms and clenching his fists. Damn, it was cold. Didn't Grigori see that Leon was shirtless still? " What the hell is all this about, Grigori?" he demanded, wanting to get this conversation over with so he could go back to warmth.
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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 10:07 pm
 " Huh? No, angels are affected by weather." Grigori said as he turned to face Leon, smiling kindly at him. " This is nothing compared to Russian winters. It feels good to me, actually." he laughed. For a second there was a sparkle over his beautiful, white teeth. At the second question, Grigori became stoic. " ... That's not Nikolai." he said quietly enough for the two of them to be the only ones to hear. " Even if he loves you, Nikolai would show some kind of emotion at seeing me. The one upstairs looked like he had no idea who I am." He turned and glared at the snow, rubbing his chin in thought. " I can't put a finger on it, but something's off. That Nikolai doesn't speak like him either. Haven't you noticed? He doesn't flirt as much or sound as nearly as sleepy as he always is. And his energy... It's off." He lowered his hands and looked at Leon. " If I stay any longer he'll get suspicious. I need you to trust me, Leon. You of all people should be able to recognize Nikki and a fake. You keep an eye on him and I'll look for the real one." Without waiting for an answer, he turned around and flapped his wings twice then shot into the sky at blinding speed.
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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 10:16 pm
Leon Court A fake? Leon had noticed something was off about the man in his bedroom, but he'd just figured it was the winter affecting him. Then again, Grigori was right. Nikolai should have reacted to Grigori's appearance, should've been more receptive in bed, should've been more flirtatious. It was like he was sleeping with a virgi- No way. Leon rushed back into the house, forgoing warming himself for heading straight for the bedroom. He opened the door, his friendly smile back on his face as he approached the man who wasn't his lover. " The snow's starting to fall again. Looks like we may end up blockaded inside again." He grabbed a thin sweater out of the dresser, pulling it over his head and sitting beside the false Nikolai. " Hey, you look kinda tense. Why don't I give you a massage?" he offered, strong hands on his thighs.
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Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 11:26 pm
  As Leon and Grigori spoke outside, Nikolai remained on the bed, rubbing his ankle. They know, the voice hissed. I know, he replied. What do you want to do then? There's nothing we can do other than keep this charade up. They'll never be able to find him. Not when we have all those crosses sealing his strength.Nikolai turned his head and lowered his leg when Leon walked in. He listened to him and smiled lightly at the news. " Well I've no quarrel with staying with you for a while." he purred and moved so that the man could give him a massage.
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:01 am
Leon Court Leon set his hands on the man's neck, thumbs starting to knead at the delicate skin that looked so similar to his lover's. It was entirely perfect, an exact likeness of his lover's skin. It was remarkable to believe that this was a false Nikolai, but Leon had to focus. He had to find problems with the body. But it was such a copy! " You're a little tenser than I thought. What gives?" he questioned.
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:51 am
  Nikolai closed his eyes as he was massaged. Those large hands against his small back were doing wonders. He felt part of his back pop and knots loosen. This was glorious. At the question, Nikolai tilted his head back in consideration and said, " Oh, I'm still tired with my fight with Envy darling. She wears on the nerves, you know." he sighed, ignoring the pain that shot through his ankle in payback.
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:59 am
Leon Court " Ah. That explains it." It really didn't. Nikolai occasionally got knots, but they were never like this. These were too tense, too numerous. As Leon worked out all the kinks, his mind wandered, his thoughts giving him more and more reasons of how this couldn't possibly be the man he loved. Grigori was right, as much as it pained him to say it. He was right about this.
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:16 am
  A silent moment passed, filling the air with tension. Finding it unbearable, Nikolai asked, " What did you and that angel talk about?" he asked over his shoulder.
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:37 am
Leon Court He was quiet, not wanting to answer, before finally coming up with something to say. " He didn't want me to say anything for fear of hurting your feelings, but he's met someone. H-his name's Anthony, he was a priest before he died. I think he was one of your lovers, actually." The teacher carefully kneaded the top of the man's neck. " I like him well enough, honestly. Told Grigori that it wouldn't be too hard for you, but whatever."
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:19 pm
  " Ah yes, I remember him." Nikolai mused. " So he's with Grigori now. How interesting! I'll need to get those juicy details oh-so soon~" He paused. " You two were worried about my feelings? There's no need to do that, dearie, I'm already happy with you." he smiled over his shoulder at Leon.
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Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:35 pm
Leon Court " Thanks for reassuring me," he said, moving his hands further down Nikolai's back. He leaned his head down to kiss the Sin's neck, although his eyes remained open. " Although I do enjoy comforting you, Nikolai."
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Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:38 pm
  " Comfort me?" Nikolai chuckled as he closed his eyes to focus on the kisses. " Are you saying you want me upset?"
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