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Located on a lower floor of the Club and occupied by Ice and Ravari. The apartment is fairly standard, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a utility room. The bedrooms are decorated in styles and colors chosen by the occupants.

Ice dropped onto the couch with a heavy sigh. He really was tired. He'd been up long before Ravari and in his office designing and sewing for most of the time he'd been awake. Cassarria rarely asked him for an outside design and she'd given him a challenge with this one, so he hadn't complained. But it was still draining on him.

But he gave Ravari a small smile, one of pure affection that he only gave to a very few people these days, "Vari... I design for you because I love you. And you're an inspiration for me. Seeing you smile when I give you something is all the payment I need," he assured her, unable to resist giving her a kiss to her cheek before relaxing back on the couch again, "If you feel confident enough to model for me, I'll enjoy the show. But I will be honest and tell you I'm just tired today and want to cuddle with my bestie and get some sleep. You pick the jammies you want to try today and get changed, Sweetie. You can always try on the others tomorrow and let me know which ones are the best. You always give me the best feedback on my designs," he added, knowing that she'd be able to see how tired he was.

When Ice was tired he seemed to visibly droop. Even his blue hair was rather droopy today. Even worse, he had bags under his pale blue eyes. All signs that he'd been working hard today and just wasn't his usual flamboyant self.

Thankfully he did get to this state very often but she'd seen him like this a few times since they'd been rooming together. Once was the first time he'd cuddled with her. He'd been tired and she'd flashed out after a nightmare. He'd stumbled into her room, pulled her back, then cuddled up with his head on her belly mumbling something about her needing better jammies before dropping off to sleep like that. Needless to say, she was used to it by now.

Ordinarily he'd make sure she was fed before she went to bed, but he'd already worked on her new habits by now. She knew how to take care of herself and her needs in their apartment by now. He'd also instructed her on not munching on him because of the potential to get addicted to demon blood. Which was why she always had a few bottles in the fridge that she could warm up.

For her sake, he'd made a big deal of the things he'd taught her. She'd needed to learn so much about taking care of herself thanks to 'that idiot' (as he called the vampire that had turned her). Most of it had been daily basics and some bits of vampire self-care, but stuff she'd needed to learn anyway. He'd simply showed her what needed doing then went on with their day, all while continuing whatever conversation he had going at the time.

At this point he was less babysitter and more of a life coach and best friend. She was making so much progress and he was very proud of her. The new jammies were a gift she deserved.

He covered his mouth as he gave a heavy yawn, "We need our beauty sleep anyway. You have lessons with West tomorrow and I need sleep so I can annoy her properly," he pointed out then yawned again, much to his annoyance.

He hated being this tired...

Ice didn't protest being carried. For a demon, he was considered to be on the small side. He was only about 5'9" and 180 pounds soaking wet. He was lean, with more of a runners build than anything more muscular. He took off his shirt and pants, draping them over the end of the bed. It left him in his underwear but they'd gotten past such things early on. She didn't stir him and he didn't stir her. They were almost more close siblings at this point.

When she changed into the babydoll style nightdress and gave a twirl so he could see it flare, he had to give a pleased smile, "Vari, no one else wears my designs as good as you do. You look adorable in that one. The others are more comfy styles but I wanted to give you something that was cute and fun too," he explained as he got under the blankets and snuggled in against the pillows.

They'd discovered that she really liked pillows and blankets. He freely admitted that he'd spoiled her with a new set at least three times a day in her first week here... On top of the clothes... And the bathroom stuff...

Ah hell.... He just liked spoiling her...

When she got into the bed with him, he snuggled in so that his head was on her shoulder and his arm was over her waist. He gave a yawn and closed his eyes, "I say that you're my muse for several reasons, Vari... You're stronger than you think you are. You survived a living nightmare and your torturer is dead. You still could have given up them but you kept getting up after each knockdown that hits you. You're shy and reserved but sweet and polite and friendly. You're determined to learn and have made so much progress that you humble me," he told her, his tone showing how tired he was but his honesty most of all.

He snuggled into her a bit more comfortably and gave another yawn, "And you accepted me as is... You haven't asked me about my past or my powers. You haven't even asked what demonic clan I came from. You just accepted me. No protests or questions. You just did," he added in a soft whisper before starting to relax completely.

But he had to give a sleepy grin, "And you're absolutely adorably beautiful and let me dress you up however I want to. What designer could possibly hate that?!" He finished there as sleep sucked him under before he could protest it.

Ice had never lied to her. If his answer has the possibility of being too much for her, he asked her if she really wanted to know. But he always gave her the truth, no matter the question or situation.

While he'd helped her, she'd been unknowingly helping him as well...

Ice snuggled in with her and hugged her all night. Neither of them had any issues throughout their sleep either, so there was a big bonus to the snuggling he'd insisted on. She just didn't realize yet that it was helping him just as much as it was for her.

He finally woke up and eased away from her so that he wouldn't wake her up, knowing that she needed the sleep despite her constant protests about it. He got up and collected his clothes then headed to his own room so he could shower and change.

Then he moved into the kitchen to make breakfast.

He cooked some French toast and sausage for himself then pulled the new juice blend he'd made up for her and poured a glass for them both.

He never made her try anything he wasn't willing to drink as well. Her first blood-feed here had actually made her giggle because he'd 'tested' it before letting her drink the warmed blood. She'd giggled at him tasting it before she'd finished the glass without protest.

He held to the same standard, though she refused to have him taste her blood-feeds anymore. Instead, he kept coming up with new things for her to drink. Tea, juice blends, mixed drinks in the Club, coffee... He tested it all with her.

Of course, he felt that it was only fair because she was always willing to test his designs.

West now had her trying live feeds to see what her preference was.

He finally got everything plated/glassed and on the table before he went into her room to wake her. He had to smile. She was really adorable when she slept...

He leaned in and kissed her forehead then petted her back until she gave that sleepy purr/rumble of hers that made him give a soft laugh, "Come on, Vari... Time to get up now. I have a new juice blend for you. West will be here in about three hours for your lessons with her and we both know you prefer to be awake for that," he teased her a bit then tickled her behind her knee until she gave in.

He gave her a kiss to her cheek then went to the table to eat while she showered and got dressed. They were both grateful that Cassarria had insisted on putting in special full-body dryers for all the Hylarr when they'd arrived.

He finally took a sip of the juice and found that he liked it. Apparently watermelon, mint, and strawberry was a good combination...

Ice gave a pleased smile when she walked in wearing another of his designs. She looked absolutely adorable in the empire waisted babydoll style dress that fell to her knees and moved around her with a full flowing skirt. Honestly, though, she was perfect for his designs. She had a curvy figure and beautiful fur as well as a beautiful personality. He thought she was especially beautiful when she smiled and laughed. Hence the reason that he spoiled her so much...

"I'm glad you like that one. I've got a few others in mind but I want to try them first to make sure that they're good enough for you," he told her simply and even winked at her over it. He'd finished his breakfast while she'd been in the shower and was enjoying the juice just as much as she was.

"West is supposed to be here soon but I wanted to make sure that you had your juice before the repressed vampire showed up for me to tease and taunt. I swear that she just needs to get laid and all her problems will be solved," he said in a sagely tone, as if he knew so much better. Plus, it made Vari giggle at him.

He tapped his chin in thought then gave her a contemplative look, "Think we should try setting her up with Sam? I think they'd be a perfect couple..." he added, knowing full well what the reactions all the way around would be: Vari would giggle and laugh, West would be offended and roll her eyes, Sam would be so terrified that he'd probably wet his pants. Bonuses all the way around in his opinion...

He waited for her to stop laughing then had to smile at her, "I did get a note that Ruby is coming with West today, so you're getting a bonus bestie for this one," he added, fully enjoying watching her smile and making no secret of it.

Today he was dressed in cerulean and midnight blues and his hair was loose to show off the many shades of blue in it. After her session with West, he was planning on kidnapping her to his office for some fabric advice. He was also planning on working on a new design and wanted to get in some new sketches. He couldn't do that without his Muse.

"But you should know that West has made a formal request of me. She wants me to design your fighting leathers so that you can start your fighting training. I said I thought you were ready for it but that it's ultimately your decision in the end to do it or not. You have my confidence in you but we both know that it's your own that you need to do this..." he knew that he needed to prepare her for this one.

He knew she didn't handle surprises like this well. It was one of the few things that he and West legitimately argued about. He knew that Ravari didn't do well with surprises. It was why he was so careful with the surprises he gave her and why he'd insisted on being there for every session she had with West from day one. When she was ready to stand without him, she'd let them know. Until then, he had no problem being her shadow and he made no apologies for it.

For now, he waited to see wat her decision would be on this new issue.

Ice winked at her as he got up to carry his dishes to the sink then came back and kissed her on the cheek, "I think you're going to like it. I also think you'll be very good at it. Your teleportation will be a major asset in a fight. You can blink in and out to keep them from getting you and you'll be able to blink yourself into the position of best advantage. You'll be hell on wheels, Vari," he encouraged her a bit then moved to pour her another glass of the juice and got himself a cup of coffee.

"West and I have been passing notes about this for a while. No, you don't want to read them. You know how I catty I can get with her. Well, I've been less-than-polite lately. Thankfully, Ruby had more sense than West and I did and stepped in before we got really bad. You'll be learning to fight the Hylarr way, not the vampire way. So bonus for you. That means Pranks lessons, hanging out with Ruby's guardian and trainers, and other fun stuff. Not that stuck-up stick-up-your-a** crap West wanted you to do. When you get better, you can learn their fighting techniques, but I agree with Ruby that you need the Hylarr ways first. At least they know how to have fun. Unlike a certain Vampire I won't mention..." he explained to her as he moved around the kitchen to clean up his mess from making breakfast.

"But that's why Ruby is coming with West today. You're going to get to hang out with Ruby and her Guardian after Feeding Lessons. You can leave the hang-out at any point to find me in my office. I was hoping that you'd help me this evening with fabrics for a new design. I have the lines right, I just can't decide on the fabrics for it and you're so good at that..." he continued as he worked before finally returning to the table to sit down and drink his coffee.

He gave a soft sigh as he sat there, "As it is, I have an appointment of my own after we deal with that vampire, so you hanging out with Ruby is beneficial to us both. The appointment might be a bit of a stresser for you because I have to deal with someone from back home and he's a bit of a p***k. So best to leave you out of that drama. I'm hoping that they just want to negotiate for a design or two instead of dredging up family drama. I left home for a reason, after all..." he paused there and gave another sigh before shaking his head and waving a hand in the air, "Anyway... Too much drama there to umpack right now," he dismissed the whole thing and went back to her.

"I promised that I'd be there for your feeding lessons then I'm turning you loose with Ruby. You need to pull a few pranks and she's promised total fun after dealing with West," he finished there, making sure that he didn't drag her into his drama from back home. She really didn't need to deal with that mess.

He was determined to keep her out of that mess, knowing that it would be a mess for her if she found out about it all. Thankfully, she hadn't seen his demon form yet... She wasn't the only one with scars, after all... But that was beside the point for now.

He'd be here to deal with West for her then let her and Ruby go off for some fun. Knowing the other Hylarr female, they'd both come to his office later to help with the fabrics. They played off of each other very nicely.

Plus... Well... He'd see about that one later...