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 Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 5:22 pm
 Alexeial lazed in the rafters of the shop. Normally he would still be at home as it was still very early. However Anat had insisted that she had something to do with Deca today at the shop and that he needed to get out more. So in short she had forced him from their home and to the shop. He had been slightly reluctant at first but then he figured he should be there in case she needed him. Aunt Anat was always getting into some sort of trouble. It also occurred to him that he could just nap in the darker parts of the rafters.
So it was when they got to the shop he found himself in the rafters. After a confrontation with Sesha of course. Who neither he nor Anat had been expecting to find at the shop as well. She had sighed and given them both a lax excuse and then seemingly left the shop. She had been doing that a lot here lately. Not that he much cared. She was good company when she wasn't in a bad mood. However she seemed to be in a bad mood today so he had not followed her.
He sighed, he was bored. No one he knew currently was at the shop and Anat had vanished off to do some dark plan with Deca. Probably causing some trouble again or maybe it was a plan to totally cause mass amounts of havoc on Valentines day tomorrow. Either way he was left alone, to just stare at nothing and nap all day long once more. Maybe if he was really lucky either Ti or Ori would show up. Or maybe one of the others that didn't mind the way he looked. Either way until that time he was left to doze in and out of consciousness, and let his thoughts drift to Valentines day tomorrow and just what he was going to do.
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Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:27 pm
 Scowl prowled through the snow outside. The snow was easily higher than his collar and it sank in through his fur, making him cold and wet. He always hated snow, and so it didn't help his mood which was already dampened due to the up and coming Valentines Day. A day for couples. He never been a nice (or good looking) guy so most of the potential dates always...strayed away - therefore leaving him alone and slightly depressed.
He tried to shake off these thoughts as he pushed his way into the shop. His mother had been nagging him constantly these past few days to get up and out or plainly just do something. Dante (his brother) was definitely no help, he was always depressed and wanted to stay alone and so never tried to hang out with him.
The dark grey fox sighed. Things never went his way - ever. He just wanted to stay in the dark part of the world and be left alone. Thats usually what happened too, due to his appearance. He didn't really blame them, who would want to be friends with someone who was bandaged and cried blood even though he had no eyes? Thats right - No one. His other brother was lucky, he was at least born with one eye.
As Scowl continued to think these dark thoughts, his expression matched. The corners of his mouth pulled down into the deep set frown that he was usually never found without. He raised his nose to the air as he shook off the snow from his paws. He took a deep sniff, finding only one fresh scent mixed a whole lot of stale ones. "What smells like....chicken?"
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Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:43 pm
Lexi heard the door to the shop open, however he didn't bother to open his eyes or stray from his musings. There was no point in doing that. After all it was probably just someone who didn't like him anyway. However he was pulled from his thoughts as he caught the words. His head whipped around and he looked down to find none other then Scowl. He hadn't actually been expecting to see him here. He slowly uncurled his body from its stop in the rafters and shook himself off.
"That would probably be me. But I always figured I smelled more like hawk then chicken. Chickens are so... not scary." He laughed a little and slowly descended. Trying to keep the clacking of his claws to a minimum as he remembered Scowl didn't like loud noises. He approached carefully, and touched Scowl's left shoulder with his beak. His way of letting Scowl know where he was so as not to cause too much surprise for the other.
"Hello Scowl, how have you been?" He asked once he was sure the other knew he was close by. He made sure to speak softly. Not using the tone of voice he did with Anat. Or even the tone of voice he used with the others. He was well aware of how sensitive Scowl's other senses were and he tried his best to make sure the other was as comfortable as possible.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:44 pm
The Grey fox flicked back one ear at the sound of the other's voice, quickly recognizing it even though they'd just met not too long ago.
Scowl bunched up his nose as his frown stayed in place, "Hawks aren't scary either" He sat down and curled his tail around himself. He said this in a gruff voice, tinted with disappointment that Alexeial kept doubting himself. The fox...bird...noodle was a good guy - or seemed so at least. And he wasn't totally annoying; which was a plus.
He felt slightly surprised when he was suddenly nudged in the shoulder. He had so...not expected that. He was too used to being ignored or others not caring and/or not remembering to notify him of their presence. It was...kind of refreshing - a nice change to say the least.
"You don't have to do that, you know" He ignored the question about himself. It didn't seem like the other would like it very much if he went on a rant about his bad day. Also, it would set a depressing mood - and he plain just didn't want that. "You know, the whole...adjusting yourself thing." He scoffed lightly, feeling almost offended that Alexeial had to lower his voice just for him.
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:04 pm
Lexi laughed a little. "But they are more scary then chickens. I mean how would I ever be able to protect anyone at all if everyone thought of me as a chicken?" Lexi asked a smile still in his voice.
"Oh I know I don't have to do it. But I really don't mind. And it makes you more comfortable right? Knowing where I am I mean and when I am nearby." He asked his voice gentle and questioning. "Oh, well I know that. But I really want to make you comfortable and make sure you are happy. I don't think its fair to treat you like I do Anat or Ori or Ti. As you are all different people. I don't mind lowering my voice for you. I would normalyl talk like this anyway. I mean I have to talk loud with Anat cause she is loud and with Ti he is really fun and we can get loud. But as a whole I don't like being very loud. So I don't mind lowering my voice so I don't hurt your ears." He stated trying to make it sound like it wasn't a big deal. It really wasn't a big deal. Not really. He enjoyed Scowl's presence and he wanted to make sure he was comfortable.
"Besides, thats what friends do right? Try and make sure the other is happy?"
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Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:55 pm
Scowl hesitated for a moment, "Well, I suppose...but being called a chicken could be a good thing. Chickens are dangerous. People doubt them and next thing they know they have beak up their.....well, you know what I mean" He chuckled lightly, pulling the corners of his mouth into a tiny smirk. "Either way, I guess it's good as long as it's about protecting. But still, if you're a chicken someone else could to do the protecting" Scowl flicked his tail in the general direction of Alexeial - flicking him lightly just above his paw.
The half-breed noodle folded back his ears. He wasn't quite sure how to feel. On one paw he felt mocked and slightly offended - like he was being treated like a handicap (which he was but didn't like to admit it). On the other paw though, he felt...happy. Happy that someone actually cared enough to consider his feelings on the situation. The mixed feelings made him feel tense, but at the same time, he felt a slightly warm feeling in the deep pit of his stomache. "Well......as long as you really don't care. Then....Thanks" He felt like he was really starting to like this guy. "Honestly though, I really don't like the whole special treatment thing" Scowl produced a rumbling growl from the back of his throat. It made him hope that his attitude didn't ruin this.
"I uh...actually wouldn't know...I haven't exactly had many friends. More like...never"
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Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:24 am
Lexi laughed a little. "I guess you have a point there." A small sigh escaped him. "I don't suppose I would mind being protected. But I don't want to put that burden on anyone. I mean, I don't really fit in. Lots of foxes are mean around here and would take the chance to shove that in my face." He shrugged lightly. "I can stand the abuse to myself as long as they leave the rest of my family alone and my friends." He lowered his head at the touch. "It just seems like it would be a burden to whoever took it on."
"You are welcome Scowl." Lexi stated. He wanted Scowl to feel liked. Just the small amount of time he has spent in the males presence told him that he hadn't really had that. He could feel the air tense up as Scowl did and for a moment he wondered what he had done wrong. Lexi lowered his ears and his head even more. "I am sorry, I didn't mean to hurt or offend you. Please don't be angry." Lexi asked very softly. Trying to hide the small amount of fear that had slipped into his voice. Fear that he had just lost another prospective friend. Fear that he had once again angered someone. "I assure you its not really special treatment. Well I suppose it is as I treat all my friends special. Because the handful that I have are very dear to me. So each is treated special and with the utmost care. However if you prefer I can treat you however you like. How would you LIKE me to treat you?" Lexi asked not sure as to how he was supposed to treat him. He really treated everyone differently. Each person he knew needed him for a different reason and so he fit that reason and treated them how the enjoyed being treated. Finding the things that made them happy and treating them that way.
"Oh, well I assure you it is what they do. I will be your friend, don't worry. You can learn with me and then make many more friends."
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Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:36 am
Scowl relaxed a small amount. "Im sure it wouldn't be a burden. Anyone who cares about you, that wanted to protect you. That...was your friend, or something more......for them, it wouldn't be a burden" He folded his mix-matched wings against his side. For some weird reason, he felt like blushing. Perhaps because for the first time in his life he felt like...being nice. For just once in his life, he wished he had eyes.
One gray paw reached out and patted where he thought Alexeial's head was. He had tensed up again, hearing the fear and mistaking it. "Do not worry....I won't....hurt you." He sighed and curled his tail back around himself. "Im sorry if I put you under the assumption." Once again, his relaxed expression reverted back into a frown. He had tried so hard not to frown - he always did it too often - but he had failed. "And I am not angry...just...slightly confused." Scowl stood up and walked forward to Alexeial. "I just wish that you would treat me with no special care. Treat me like im not here and act as you would if you were all alone. As if you didn't have to do any adjusting" He reach out and touched his shoulder, "How would you act?" He then shifted his paw to his throat, "What volume would you speak in?" Scowl lowered his paw once more, touching Alexeial's chest, just above where his heart would be. "How would you feel?" He stood up again and scooted back. "I apologize for touching you without permission" He lifted his face upward, "I promise not to do it again"
The tip of his tail flicked lightly, he could feel the repetitive motion against his own foreleg. "I can learn but....Im not sure many more would like to be friends with me"
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Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:04 pm
"But Scowl who would WANT me?" Lexi shook his head. "If someone actually loved me enough to want to protect me I could see how it might not be a burden but no one is going to want something like me."
Lexi shook his head. "Oh no, Scowl I didn't think you would hurt me. I trust you." Lexi stated feeling bad that he had led the other to believe that he was scared of him! No, that wasn't it at all. He wanted to tell him it was because he was afraid of loosing his friendship but he didn't want to sound like he was whining. "Forgive me I didn't mean to confuse you. I am very sorry." Lexi had to take a moment with that one. "How would I act... if you weren't here?" Lexi seemed confused at first. Like this didn't make much sense. He would just be quiet if Scowl wasn't here... he shook his head. He took a few steps forward and lowered his head placing it under Scowls. "I don't mind if you touch me. Its your way of seeing and I don't mind it." He sat down next to Scowl not moving his head out from under Scowl's as he did so. "If you weren't here I would act bored cause I would be bored. If you weren't here I wouldn't take because I would have no one to talk to. And... and if you weren't here I would feel alone. Because I once again would be all alone." He stopped a moment. "This isn't me adjusting myself. This is me acting the best way I know how. I don't want to speak to loudly for fear that this is just another day dream and I will wake up all by myself at any moment." He sighed gently his body trembling lightly. He didn't WANT to be alone again. He just needed a friend for a little bit and then he could go back to being alone again. But right now he just really needed a friend.
"Everyone will want to be your friend. You are amazing, very sweet and well worth anyone's time."
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Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:23 pm
The grey fox only sighed, relaxing only slightly when he felt the fox shift his head underneath his own. "Im sure anyone would want you" He suddenly took Alexeial by the shoulders and put his forehead to his - since he seemed to have a lack of eyes, "If someone is stupid enough to be deterred by your looks, even though IM sure you look great, then they don't deserve your beautiful, kind, loving heart that seems to already be bandaged up far more then it should have been. And I will rip. their. heads. off"
Scowls tensed up muscles, rippling underneath his fur. He took a moment to calm himself down, putting his head back of his and pulling him close in a protective motion. He could feel the other fox trembling as he spoke his words of sorrow and pulled him even closer. "You won't wake up, because it isn't a dream. And you won't be alone because I would never leave you" A low growl erupted from his chest, barreling out like a protective barrier. "I wouldn't let that happen because you don't deserve that. You've shown me more kindness in a few days than i've seen my whole lifetime" He sighed and curled his tail around both of them, "Anyone who is able to do that is worth my fulland complete loyalty" He nodded to himself, bumping the top of Alexeial's head lightly.
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:56 pm
Lexi blinked in amazement at Scowl's sudden anger. He felt his cheeks heating up behind his bone mask. He nuzzled Scowl's chest gently. "Its alright Scowl. Don't get so worked up. Thank you so very much. I don't know what to say. You are just so nice to me."
"Oh Scowl, how could I ever not like you? You have been nothing but kind and gentle with me. You haven't shunned me or turned me away and you are so sweet. I couldn't possible show you anything but kindness. You are one of the most beautiful people I have ever seen." He purred lightly, which came out sounding more like a funny purr/song mix. "I trust you. You have given me no reason not to trust you. I believe you when you say you won't leave me and that this isn't a dream."
"You are so sweet. I don't understand how anyone could not like someone like you. Anyone would be lucky to have you."
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:59 pm
Scowl's fur flattened out from it's earlier fluffed position. "But I want to...I want to hurt anyone that would hurt you...." Blushes lightly and flexes his claws. "Ugh, what is this feeling? It feels so....girly. I don't remember feeling it before, and I usually have a good memory" His ears flicked back as he listened to Alexeial speak, his face becoming warmer by the second. The last words that he spoke made his face light up like a christmas tree.
"Hey...what'd you say we go do something?" His voice was huskier and rougher than normal due to embarrassment, "Like a friendly outing.....unless" He folded his ears tightly against his head and looked away, speaking slightly low. "Unless...you would like to make it something more" He curled his tail tightly around himself, kind of unhappy with his own feelings.
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:27 pm
Alexeial laughed a little. "Thank you. But I would be very upset if you got hurt. So you can't get hurt alright?" Lexi stated as he smiled at the male. "You are probably feeling happiness. Or... maybe something else?" Lexi said his voice very soft as he looked the other way.
"I would like that. What would you like to do?" Lexi had been about to suggest some other things when Scowl spoke again. Lexi flushed a deep red under his mask. Thankful he had the bone mask to cover up his blush. "I... That... I would like that. I would like that a lot." He stated nuzzling the gray foxes cheek. "Where would you like to go Scowl. I will go anywhere you want. I am just happy to be with you."
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