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Dream had been busy for a few days, with something he swore up and down he didn't need Quinn around for to keep him safe while doing. While he was reluctant to let his boyfriend slash boss go off on his own (or rather off with his assistant), Quinn also knew when Dream was needing a break and so had agreed to let the Ninetails do whatever it was, he was wanting to do without him around. From the utter lack of enthusiasm in his voice as it was brought up, Quinn was suspecting it had to be something involving copious amounts of discussion.

So he used the time he found himself with to do a little bit of shopping. It was a very special shopping trip and he'd prepared carefully for. He got out of his truck outside of the store he'd planned to visit that day and brushed a hand over his pants. He was slightly nervous mostly in that he wouldn't find anything fitting for Dream.

Once inside he felt almost overwhelmed looking at the choices and briefly wished the other man were with him, though it'd ruin the surprise he was working on. Talking to the man inside, Quinn explained what he was looking for. Something classy, stylish, amazing just like his Dream.

He'd guessed at a ring size after having Dream try on one of his own rings, and seeing the size difference and was pleased to see he'd made a good guess once he'd had his own ring sized and he showed the gap he clearly remembered there being. He was assured if needed, it could be adjusted at no fee and that eased his fears as well.

Finally, after what felt like hours (and to his horror he realized it had been), he'd left the store with a little box tucked into his inner jacket pocket, though once in the truck he settled it into the small locked compartment he kept a gun in as well.

That had been before Christmas. He'd yet to find a good time to bring out his gift. New Years had been busy too. Still....the little box was weighing heavily on his mind, and he was growing anxious to give it to the other. Maybe today once Dream was done with his shoots. So long as he'd had a good day....

The text came through while Quinn had been finishing up getting a license updated he needed for carrying concealed, something he'd known was coming up and had informed Dream of, with a promise of showing up as soon as he was done and being an imposing presence as he was supposed to. It was a good thing to keep his licenses up to date with this new body guard gig, he didn't want to have to rethink how he did things.

That text though it made him frown and he snatched the paper off the counter after throwing down the money and dashing outside, hustling faster than most would expect the big guy to be able to. As he slid in he was already thumbing back a reply. On my way

He may have broken a couple of traffic laws that no cops were around to see thankfully as he sped to where he knew the other was. He couldn't imagine what was going on and he was already mapping out a plan of attack. He had a shoulder holster on so he he wasn't unarmed, and he had the gun in his truck. He'd go in guns blazing if that's what was needed!

So to see Dream standing there sending up little smoke signals was sobering and caused him to pull up along side the other, and lean over to open the door. "Get in babe. What's going on?" he would have normally gotten out and opened the door but he wasn't sure what he was getting into, and if a fast get away was needed. Especially at the others current look.

He watched as Dream more or less hefted himself into the truck and took in his disheveled appearance a moment,, the holey pants, the bare feet the frizzed out tails and wondered just what had happened in there.

Quinn didn't ask just yet though. No, he was waiting till the other was settled in the truck and listened to Dream explain he may have committed arson, causing him to raise a brow curiously. "Remind me my license renewals need to wait till you're not working." the words were a bit dry, but there was an amused curl to his lips.

"Alright, one drive to anywhere." he'd just started to drive in fact when Dream held his hands out suddenly and he saw the flames leaping from his palms. "Holy s**t, Dream!" Quinn's own hand came up and a controlled jet of water was aimed not at his boyfriend but at the truck to keep it from catching fire. "Lets get you somewhere you can blow off some steam and not set anything on fire hm?" he was worried honestly, and he kicked himself for not being there.

"I'd hope not, but I'm more concerned for your well being if the truck caught fire, than the trucks. Trucks can be replaced, you however cannot." if that wasn't sweet in its own way then nothing would be.


"Yup, they're probably behind your seat. Along with a change of clothes. Might be a bit wrinkled sitting in that duffel bag, but you have clothes at any rate." he listened to the other ticking off the various places but he didn't stop at any of them. At all.

Nope. He was still driving past all of them. "Also in that bag is some of the snacks you usually eat. And a bottle of water. Why don't you start with that, while you tell me what exactly happened back there anyhow alright? I need to know if I need to break anyone's heads."

Quinn smiled at the hand on his leg and reached down to squeeze it lightly before he was settling his hand back on the wheel. "Doesn't mean I worry any less about you when you're angry thanks to others." well it was true!

There though, Quinn was laughing a deep rumbling sound, that was pretty pleased sounding all things considered. "I had a great role model. Being a parent is definitely something I want some day." with the way he spoke of his parents, it had to be no surprise he wanted to have a kid or two be a family, that sort of thing.

With the other dressing and undressing next to him he had to struggle to keep his eyes on the road though he did quickly take a few looks at the other, admiring what he saw.

As he drove to the outskirts of town and continued on, aiming for somewhere quiet and remote. There was a lake not too far from town that he was headed. Sure it was water, but so long as Dream wasn't in it, he didn't see an issue.

"Miranda? Miranda was there?" his tone changed slightly grew harder as his fingers tightened on the wheel. Imagining it was Miranda's neck. He didn't like that woman one bit. "You were really counting on that Johto shoot too. But I'm sure something better will come along. You're too good for them to not use for something big! As for the water...they're stupid, what can I say? Not everyone can read even when they should. Do I need to break someone's head? There's a brush in the bag. Once we stop, I'll help you brush your tails so they're not all frizzy."

"Mmmhmm. My parents did a good job raising me and all, and honestly I adore kids. I should take you out to meet them sometime. My dads I mean. I'm due a visit anyhow, been awhile." it'd been some time and he was sure his dads would love the guy that he was in love with honestly. He wanted to show them he'd found someone to care about, like they did one another.

"Funny, never thought about any of that while I was living with my dads. Went on a few dates and stuff in the past but that was all work related to get my collars. It wasn't till meeting you, that I really learned what it was to be interested in someone else, to love someone else and all. That's when the idea of having a family really became more than a passing thought even."

"Mmm. Better safe than sorry as far as she's concerned. She's just lucky I haven't clipped her gently with the side of my truck." he was mostly teasing of course. Mostly. He didn't like the woman but didn't truly wish her any hard. Mostly. "Well...I did just mention taking you to meet my parents. We could use your time off to do that? I could even take a camera with me...see what sort of shots we can get for you to show off?" it was something of an idea anyhow, though how good of one he wasn't sure. "Though I doubt I'm as good as a pro. Still, vacation photos?"


There was a snicker as he made a turn after a bit, a sign for the lake looking up on them. "You get what you deserve, just so you know." he could hear the brush running through the tails as he took the turn off and drove down to the parking area where he found them a spot, well after Dream's sneaky little pouch hiding, and turned the truck off. "Now then, I know it's cramped in here but why don't you turn a bit and I'll work on your tails, then we can go out for a bit of a walk along the lake. Yes water, but you won't be in it." he gave a soft snicker as he said that, unbuckling himself as he spoke.

"I wouldn't worry about meeting them. My father is a big guy being a Tropius but he's harmless, and my dad well he's pretty quiet. I think that stems from when he lost most of an arm though. Still, you make me happy, and I love you, and all they've ever wanted was for me to be happy and find someone to love. So I know they'll be happy to meet you."


He smiled as he listened, a nod given as he took the brush and shifted around as well carefully so he could work on those tails. "I'll make sure I have both digital and an older film camera in case the battery dies. Then we'll have plenty of photos. And we'll definitely see about framing some up at home." it made him smile to think about doing that. It'd definitely add something to their home!

"If either of us is going into the water it'd be me, to give you a ride around the lake. But seeing as it's a bit cold for that I think we'll skip the dip in the lake." He set the brush to the tails and began to work...though as luck would have it he didn't start from the side with the little pouch tied to a tail, but the exact opposite one, working quickly, but carefully until he finally reached the other side, frowning as the brush caught on...well he didn't know what.

"What....there's a knot or something in your tail..." the brush was set down and he began to brush his hands over the tails to find where the brush had caught. "Careful, lets see if I can untangle the fur without tugging anything..." his hands were careful as he did work, brows furrowing some as he realized something was tied around the others tail.

It took a few moments to figure out just what was going on, fingers moving over the ribbon and ring both, before he was figuring out how to undo it all without hurting Dream, and with his fingers curled around it he pulled the ring and ribbon from the others fur. "Looks like something got tangled around your tail back at the shoot." he opened his hand to look down at the ring sitting there, a smile on his face. "That's a nice ring. We'll stop and drop it there on the way back. Or rather I'll take it in for you so you can stay in the truck away from them. Probably Miranda trying to get you into trouble for theft or something."

Quinn was oblivious to Dream's tension as he was focused on getting that "knot" free, and then was trying to work out how a ring got tied into Dream's tails.

It was that reaction that made Quinn blink a moment at Dream, watching the ring slide onto his finger and marveled at it a moment. "For me? You did?" how utterly surprised he sounded honestly. "This is....actually sort of funny." that was probably not the reaction Dream was wanting to have.

"Of course I want it, it's a beautiful ring, and it's from you. Though..." and here he was shifting and unlocking that center compartment, and pulled out that box he had stowed away in there and closed the compartment back before he was holding the black box on the palm of his hand a moment for the other to see.

"...I sort of had this for you..." he gave a soft sort of smile and there he went opening the box, listening to the slight click of the tiny hinges. The ring had been chosen with extreme care, and he carefully pulled it from the box as he reached for Dream's hand and slid it onto the left finger. "This isn't quite where I'd planned to do this...I was hoping for closer to the water and all...and after a less stressful day for you. But while the timing may not be perfect, to me you are....will you marry me Dream?"