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 Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:58 pm
Psyche watches him start on chopping the greens before moving to tend to the rest of the food. She doesn't catch his blunders immediately, intent on setting food to cooking, gathering seasonings and plates. When she does notice, she giggles, then swims over to lay a fin on his forearm, "Could you do me a very big favor and collect three sea cucumber that we can add to the greens, please?"
She waits until he's turned away before surreptitiously picking out as much of the bitter greenery as she can before he returns. As she picks and filters through the minced up veggies she calls out, "Is there anything in particular that you like to drink?"
DJ continues on her merry way, fins twitching, head bobbing to her favorite song. It takes her awhile to realize she's being watched, but its noticeable when she does come to that conclusion. Her movements all but stop, only the tiniest flicker of fins to keep her in place while she scans around the area, the spiked bracers on her fins at the ready to deliver a solid strike.
When she notices the shimmering, glittering male, all she can do is stare for long moments. He has to be the prettiest male she's ever seen... and she lives in a tank with Peacocks and Peahens! His wings are a curiosity, drawing her in closer to better see them before she pauses to stare at the male cautiously. "What... what are you? You have fins like a fish and wings like a bird..."
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:06 pm
 While Vincy is gathering up the sea cucumbers and Psyche is working on picking out the bitter greens, something starts happening. Her tiny fishy body starts to tremble and pulse, pain ripping through her as her body starts to shift and change. Unable to keep from crying out, she falls to the counter as her form continues to grow and pulse, the sound of cracking bones and stretching flesh underscoring her screams.
"Sir Vincy!! HELP! Something... it hurts! It hurts so much!!" She stares as her fins turn to arms, hands growing fingers, feeling her tail draping over the edge of the counter, fins brushing against the floor, panting for breath.
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:34 pm
Vincy heads out to grab the sea cucumbers frowning as the squishy creatures start to wriggle away from him. He calls back that he is impartial to drinks so long as they have no alcohol in them. He had low tolerance and was not willing to be drunk when he had a job to do. Finally pinning down one of the cucumbers he freezes, the scream for help shooting through him and making him forget all but getting in the house again and seeing what is wrong.
Moving at a speed that even he would have not believed he rushed inside and made his way super fast to the kitchen, seeing for the first time the beautiful young maiden that he was sure had to have been Psyche. The pain of changing. He remembered it well and was sure that was what was hurting her. Rushing to her side he pulled the pink princess into his arms and held her close, trying to somehow take some of the pain from her as he whispered her name in a soothing voice. Not even he would have believed that he could show such a depth of caring.
Gack! Sunstrike was sure he was hiding fairly well, but the odd female not only stopped, as though sensing him, but she looked right at him! He glanced around in a slight panic a moment before puffing up and moving forward, bold and mildly aggressive in his movements. "What am I? Smarter than you for one thing! Its dangerous out here, there are beta that would happily gobble you up as a meal and come back for seconds. I should know, I am related to a lot of them!" He shook his head and then looked her over. "Don't you know its rude to talk to someone and not introduce yourself, sheesh death wish and rude at the same time." He swam around her in a circle. "I am an Ice Phoenix, some call us the demons of the deep. My name is Sunstrike."
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 5:35 pm
Psyche stays draped over the counter until Vincy enters the room, sweeping her up and holding her close. The trembling of her body as the pain wracks her can be felt against him, her soft whimpers fading to silence int he wake of his soothing whimpers. She turns her face towards his chest, her arms moving around his sides until she's hugging him tightly, her fingers taking white-knuckled fistfuls of his cloak. "What... what's happened to me? Why does it hurt so much? Please.. Sir Vincy, don't leave me..." She clings to him as if he were her only lifeline at sea, the shudders coming more slowly as the pain finally starts to recede, then fades altogether.
When she can move without it causing a white-hot burning sensation, she tilts her head back to look up at him, afraid and confused, looking to him for comfort and answers, "Have.. have I been cursed?"
Darque Jem watches his approach with a slight smirk on her lips, looking not the least bit impressed with his swagger and posturing. His first comments produce a snort and a shake of her head, "They can try. I cut my teeth on Kreuger's, demons, and Loa." She flares her short little fins as much as she can, puffing up a bit, "I am a descendent of Chun Li, I run from nothing and noone. You can call me DJ, most people do. Better than the silly name I was given." She tips her head at him, moving in closer to reach out for his wings, trying to touch them, "Oh hey, yeah, there's one of you guys in my tanks. Just grew up. Cute guy, but too dark for my tastes."
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Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:52 am
Vincy felt terrible. How could he have left her alone for any reason? As soon as he is out of her site what happens? She gets hurt. Yes, the change is something that does tend to happen, but for him to have failed to be there and help her was unforgivable. He bowed his head in shame and dropped down to a kneeling height before her as soon as she was able to do without his support. "Not a curse... blessing not curse... but .. I failed.." The shame was not something he would be able to get past.
Vincy waved his hand a bit toward a close reflective surface so that she could see herself. She was stunning, and if it wasn't for the pained look in her eyes she would have been perfect. It was he who had let that look be in her eyes.
Sunstrike flinched the moment he was touched but by some strange show of will did not back away. "Kreugars are bad, but they hold nothing to the first of my line. He.. seeks to eat his own off spring, he hates all life but his own mate. He had no idea who the Chun Li were but she seemed to think it was important, the words that caught his ears though were those of ... "One like me? If he is not attacking then he must not have been raised around our first descendant." He sighed and looked again at the girl. "DJ, interesting. I can say that I have... not seen one like you. Most around where I grew up were killers or meek." How strange she was, being so sure of herself.
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Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:44 am
Psyche looks startled when he takes the blame for her sudden change, reaching out one of her new hands towards him. Careful, as if afraid to touch him, she runs her fingertips down the side of his face then gripping his chin gently, trying to make him look at her. Failing that, she drops down to kneel in front of him, both hands moving to cup his face. "Please Sir Vincy, do not blame yourself for this. I was told it would happen, but not how or when or what it would feel like. Only that I would... change. Grow. And now, now I look like my mother."
While still not precisely comfortable in her new form yet, she doesn't seem to hurt anymore, even going so far as to smile at him, "You did nothing more than follow my instructions, I cannot blame or fault you for that. And neither should you, Sir Vincy." Moving in awkwardly, she shifts her arms around his waist, hugging him.
Darque Jem wrinkles her nose at the feel of his feathers and wings, pulling back to look at the sparkly male with a shrug, "Sounds like par for the course with some of the fish in my tank. Some really are crazy or evil. Others are just stupid." She tips her head to one side to study him, "I grew up with a different moral code. I won't hesitate to fight to defend myself or protect those I love, but I refuse to pick on those weaker than me." There's a brief pause and a bit of a smile, "Not that I'm calling you weak, I'm not, just saying. I don't fight without a reason for it. A good one. You don't seem to adhere to the killer code yourself, so what do -you- believe in?"
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:42 pm
Okay, when put in her words it didn't make an ounce of sense to take blame for what happened. That didn't actually work on a person's feelings, but it did strike a small place inside of Vincy's mind.
Sadly the place that had been terrified that he was going to fail her was a lot stronger. He slid one hand up her back holding her still in his embrace, the one hand stoking the back of Psyche's neck. Why had he been so terrified? He hardly knew the girl. But part of him felt devastated at the thought of losing her.
Vincy murmured softly. "I was... I was so worried." He pressed his forehead against hers "Please... be careful.. I wont lose you.. not again.."
Not again? Where had that come from?
Okay, Sunstrike really could not fight with her logic and comments. He didn't follow the rules that his family... okay his father and some of the darker males followed. He hated the idea of hurting those that were weaker or faultless. He took a deep breath and settled himself down. While he was still wary he for some weird reason wanted to talk. It had been so long since he was able to say more than a few words to a person.
"I... I believe in helping others, protecting them from those who wish to do them harm. I believe in taking others away from places they should not be. That, is the ONLY reason I am still around here."
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Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:09 pm
Psyche is baffled by the level of panic he's displayed at her brush with pain, but he's holding her and obviously worried about her, and that warms her inside. Shifting in closer, she keeps her arms hugged tight around him, her face turned in towards his neck as he strokes her.
She gives a tiny nod at his plea, shifting her hands up until she's cupping his face gently between her hands, "I will, I will be more careful. I promise, Sir Vincy, I will not give you cause to fear again..." How odd that he says again, as if they've gone through this before. But that's not possible... right?
Slowly, hesitating as if worried that he might suddenly shove her away, she brushes the lightest of kisses over the corner of his mouth.
DJ flashes a brief grin at him and nods decisively, "Just as I thought. Like calls to like. You're a protector, not a destroyer. I have good instincts, they're rarely wrong about beta." She glances against his wings, then back to him, "Y'know, I think we could do a lot of good together. Y'know, like a team. Keep the smaller beta from being bullied and beaten on by the evil ones. What do you think?"
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:34 pm
The words from the young Princess sooth him more than one would ever think. He lowers his lashes over his eyes and just keeps her in his arms, glad that she is staying with him. She would not give him reason to fear again... she would not leave him alone once more. Wait.. no, this was not her. Her? Who was this 'HER' anyway? He had never been with anyone yet he could see the image... the image that matched the girl in his arms so very close. He could see himself looking down at her pale form.
A shudder ran though his body as he looked at the still features....
Then Psyche kissed him. He felt the warm brush of her soft lips, as gentle as the very petals that were around her, soft like silk. He had never felt anything that made him feel so wanted before in his life.
Was he doing the right think letting her kiss him? What if she hated him for it later? A cold chill ran down his spine and he slowly pulled back, not releasing her but looking at her with concern.
The idea of having someone to help him was very appealing to Sunstrike. He hated that he had to try and be everywhere at once. Worse, sometimes there were quite a few beta around and he had to try to fight them all off alone. It was not an easy thing to do if you were trying to keep someone else out of danger. This girl was a fighter and if that was so... yes..
"I think I would like that a lot." He nodded a bit and then stretched his long wings out his eyes sparkling. "I am sorry I was so mean before. I just didn't want someone else being in a bad place."
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Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:03 pm
His withdrawl has her tensing slightly, her grip on him tightening subtly, brows drawing together into a worried look. "I-I'm sorry. Did I... do something wrong?" Her cheeks pinken, tinged with embarrassment and shame as she shifts her face away from his, "I only wished to offer you comfort. To, to show you that... I care. For you. For your feelings and wellbeing. I..."
Psyche cuts herself off and flushes a brighter pink to rival the petals drifting around her face as she darts a glance at him, "I know this sounds crazy but.. I feel as though we've done this before. That we've... been together before." She uncurls her fingers from his cloak, lifting a hand to brush her fingers across his cheek, "I can see us just like this... feel you holding me as if I were unspeakably precious. My heart pounds and my skin flushes whenever you enter a room... please don't push me away."
DJ smiles at him broadly, at his acceptance of her offer. She knew he was innately good, often she had to put up a tough demeanor herself to ward off the bullies. But this one is different, someone who would help her protect those too young or weak to protect themselves.
"Its okay, Sunstrike. Sometimes you gotta put up a tough front around strangers. Can't let them think they can walk all over you, yeah?" She grins at him and gives a stretch herself, moving to stand at his side, "I'm glad to have you to fight with me, I think we'll make a good team."
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Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:32 pm
Vincy was so confused. He didn't want to let her go, but he couldn't face losing her. Yet, if he let her go, would he not be losing her anyway? So confusing. He slid one hand over her cheek and looked into her eyes, seeing the feelings he had mirrored there. He had to let her be with him, because he wanted to be with her.
Psyche. I.. feel the same. I know I have never been with anyone. Never had a past love, but I see you... I HAVE seen you in my dreams for so long. I have to be honest.. It scares me. He wanted to say that.. but the words would not come.
She could see it too. There had to be something to it. Could.. this have happened to them before? If so how? "How?" He whispered the word softly and gazed into her eyes more. "How Psyche, how did I already know you?"
Nodding his head Sunstrike let himself relax, shifting into his more mature evolved form. Knowing he wasn't alone was all he needed to let himself truly be himself. This girl with him was not like others that wanted to see people hurt. It was as if she too was a victim at some point. He couldn't really picture that though and he would not be able to ask without sounding like a true creep. Instead he just closed his eyes and crossed his arms over his chest. "So.. where do you often hang out, other than here where the creeps like to prey on kids and innocents?"
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Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:46 am
Pysche tilted her head to press her cheek to his hand, taking comfort from the strength in it, in him. Her eyes shift back and forth, staring into his with an aching longing, as if they'd been parted for a lifetime rather than just a few moments.
Lifting her own hand to cover his, she gives a tiny shake of her head and whispers softy back to him, "I don't know, Vincy. I- I don't understand this at all. All I know is that.. the thought of being without you.." she pauses, blinking back a sudden rush of tears, "it breaks my heart."
Those heart-rending eyes stay on his, unshed tears lining them, 'Please don't leave me..."
Watching him stretch out into his evolved form, having to tilt herself nearly vertical to see all of him, DJ can't help but grin and follow suit. Stretching, letting her body grow and reconfigure to its evolved shape. Wanting to truly be herself with him. Reaching out, she tries to breach the distance between them, offering him a hand as she smiles, "C'mon... I'll show you. I'll show you my special place, where I go when I need to feel happy."
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:02 am
Psyche's words cut right to Vincy's soul and he swallows hard shaking his head. "Why would I leave you? " It baffled him that she would think that. He leaned down slowly brushing his lips across her small hand.
He wrapped his free arm around her to hold her closer, forgetting all that they were doing, and just staying in the moment. It felt like he had been waiting eternity to hold her close like this.
Just as he moved to brush his lips across her's, someone spoils the moment by knocking on the door rather insistently.
Sunstrike only hesitated a very short time before taking her hand to see where she wanted to take him. Sure it could all be a trap, but this was the first time that he was actually able to be himself and he was willing to take the risk. Not much could pose a threat to him when he was in his true form and he didn't really feel much of a risk. Then again, there was something about DJ that reached the most timid part of him and soothed it. He wanted to see what she could show him.
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