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The Foreplay

Pandie: -shakes an angry finger at sleeping Tadaaki and puts Stefan on guard- If he makes Hoshi hurt, I will hurt you. Got it? |8< -jabs Stefan's chest-

Stefan: -is not a babysitter!- ... -frowns unhappily and stays put-

Adriel: -has no comment, being a good boy-

Hoshi: -makes a cup of hot chocolate appear beside Stefan to coax him into staying- o u o

Stefan: -stares at Adriel with what seems to be disinterest- ...? -looks down to the cup of hot chocolate and slowly picks it up- ...! -clasps it gently in both hands because he likes warm things, staring down at the dark liquid and relaxing with a smile that softens his normally harsh eyes-

Pandie: -slinks up behind Adriel and leans on- What's wrong, Tubby? -pokes his belly-

Adriel: >n> I am behaving.

Hoshi: -appears behind him and gently places a blanket ontop of his head- ・ω・ -poofs again-

Pandie: Oh? You? Behaving..? Afraid of something? >83

Stefan: Ano~....? -isn't sure why Hoshi is giving him chocolate and blankets, but appreciates the warm things and settles down, sitting on the floor against Tadaaki's bed as a content babysitter for now- =w= < 3

Adriel: Pft. Scared? -Folds his arms across his chest- What should I be scared of?

Pandie: -pinches Adriel's cheeks- You're behaving, which I assume means you're scared of something~ Hmmmm? It's okay to be a widdle baby, Adriel. It's cute!

Adriel: -Eyes narrow slightly- I'm. Not. -Growls lowly before taking out a cig to light it- Is the princess tuckered out from baking sweets?

Pandie: Yes you are~ It's cute, it's cute! -smooshes his cheeks together- Oh? I don't know, you can always go ask him yourself. Maybe he's just resting up to rip your limbs off. o n o

Adriel: -tenses slightly at the mention of limbs ripping off- I'd rather take my chances with the demon. -Blows smoke into your face- -_-

Pandie: -grins at Adriel- That's what I thought, Princess. If you're scared of little Tadaaki, I doubt you could handle the demon~ -skips away-

Adriel: -Scoffs slightly in response- I hope Tadaaki is ready to get his a** handed to him.

Pandie: -already pranced away~-

Stefan: ... -has no idea what is taking place anywhere in the world outside of Tadaaki's room- =w= -currently sipping hot chocolate, bundled in the blanket and perched on the edge of the bed, continually brushing Tadaaki's ear with his fingertip because he can and it's free, and it makes him mewl like a kitty-

Adriel: -Walks over to him and out of frustration, knocks the hot chocolate out of Stefan's hand- >:c

Stefan: -blinks and stares down at the liquid spilling from the cup, looking down at his hands and flexing them- What... -rises slowly off the bed, blanket still draping down from his head- the hell? -narrows his eyes at Adriel and takes a firm step towards him- I was mildly enjoying that beverage.

Adriel: For a demon, the last thing I would be expecting you to do would be to baby sit a feline and sip hot chocolate. Why don't you ditch this joint? I can take over.

Stefan: For a woman, -reaches up and gently begins to pull the blanket off his horns, freeing it from his head and body- you have already reached my expectations of throwing a temper tantrum and trying to act bigger than you are. -steps forward again to leave even less space between Adriel and himself, tilting his head- What will be next, my little lady? Will you nag me to death, or will you simply bleed all over everything? -narrows his eyes-

Adriel: -takes another drag from his cigarette before dropping it on the floor and ashing it out with the heel of his foot. Blows the smoke directly in his face and smirks- Do I need to prove to you that I'm not a girl? I can assure you that I'm packing heat.

Stefan: -breathes it in without minding at all, since fire and smoke are kind of his thing anyway- Oh, you think you can prove something to me? -flexes his wings momentarily and reaches out, brushing the tips of Adriel's hair almost fondly before dropping his hand away- Your flat chest and lack of curves are an obvious indication to your true gender. However, if you truly wish to pursue this game... you will be the woman.

Adriel: -slaps Stefan's hand away from him before it can drop completely, scoffing in response to his comments- Who said I'm playing a game? -Breaks the gap between them by stepping forward and reaching a hand out to run through his hair.- I've never tasted demon's blood before.

Stefan: Mm, a touchy woman at that. -doesn't seem at all bothered by the hand through his hair, waiting a brief moment before reaching up to gently catch Adriel's forearm- Oh, have you not? What a pity, such an old woman has yet to taste a little bit of everything. -places a free hand on Adriel's hip and grips a little too tightly, roughly closing the gap completely-

Adriel: -Growls slightly as he's grabbed from around the waist- Is old woman really the best insult you've got, demon? -Grabs a fist full of Stefan's hair and yanks it back to reveal his neck- I don't think you'll be full of comments when I rip out your throat.

Stefan: -suddenly spreads out his black wings and lifts them both into the air, gripping onto Adriel's waist harder and positioning him beneath. Jerks his head, leaving Adriel with a fistfull of hair, and smiles deviously, tucking his wings back, dropping to the ground and landing full force ontop of him-

Tadaaki: -slowly stirs and rolls over, seeing Adriel on the ground and Stefan on top of him, both looking a little worse for the wear and immediately assumes they were doing the sex on his floor- ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ!!!!

[Bo: LOL POOR TADAAKI]
Adriel: -literally catching his breath after impact with the ground, panting heavily with groans mixed in his attempted speech. Doesn't even notice Tadaaki because of how much pain he's in- You... -pant- You'll pay for that.

Hoshi: -pops in- O: !!! Oh myyy

Stefan: -is a little too busy to notice Tadaaki or the traumatic horror he is currently enduring, his face dangerously close to Adriel's, lips almost brushing against the others- Stop struggling, little lady, and you will have a more enjoyable time. Hn..? -hears a voice and looks up to see Hoshi, immediately flies off of Adriel and perches on the bed- I was guarding. > n >;;; -totally was not enjoying any of that, nope, not at all-

Tadaaki: -makes a loud sound of disgust when Stefan lands next to him, batting at the demon's wings- Don't sex him up on my floor!! Do you know how gross that thing is!? Wait-- why are you here?? -looks at Hoshi and mewls, backed up onto a corner of his bed and looking so pathetic and half naked- Hoshigumo-sama, what is happening?? (╥_╥)

Adriel: -rolls over on his side the moment that "damned demon" gets off of him. Growls softly in response and wipes his mouth with the sleeve of his jacket, even though Stefan's lips didn't touch his own- More like sexual harassment.

Hoshi: o n o It did appear to be what the Earthlings call-- foreplay. The first thirty minutes before the action of reproducing. -nods sharply, more so to herself.-

Bo: Hoshi, do you even English. >.>

Stefan: Do not try and bite off more than you can chew then. If you start a game and try to say it is not the game, you had best prepare for it's inevitable outcome. You are such a lady. -looks over towards Hoshi and doesn't really have anything to say to that- ...Hn. -reaches out to reassure Tadaaki- We did not ha--

Tadaaki: -hisses at the offending hand and slinks off the bed, and across the ground, over to Hoshi- Don't touch me with that hand! You were touching on him in the... -looks up at Hoshi and uses that word- ...foreplay! D8<

Hoshi: -rests against Tadaaki and pulls him into her arms, nuzzles against his head and hair- You two should get a private room to touch each other in the foreplays. Tadaaki is trying to rest. -nod nod-

Adriel: Ugh. -rolls onto a knee so he can stand up- She's so stupid.

Tadaaki: -pouts up at Hoshi because this is all so traumatizing and leans into her embrace, pressing his face against her arm-

Stefan: -cannot help but smile at Tadaaki and Hoshi for saying 'the foreplays', but obviously forgets how to smile when Adriel speaks- Ah, my apologies Tadaaki. -approaches behind Adriel and reaches down to gently grab his elbow, helping him to stand, albeit very roughly- Would you like to take our foreplay elsewhere, my little lady?

Hoshi: This is the birds and the bees, Tadaaki. -pets his head- = n = We shall have the talk.

Adriel: -Hisses, still in pain from the earlier slam- -_- Maybe we can step outside so I can have a smoke. Try to be gentle.

Tadaaki: -looks up at Hoshi and lowers his voice a little- I know about the sex, Hoshigumo-sama.. -glances back and then leans up, whispering- But they are both boys. O n O;;;;

Stefan: -looks away to hide his amusement at Tadaaki's so-called whispers, composes himself and then sets his attention on Adriel- Ahn... fine, I will try to be gentle. -loosens his grip on Adriel's elbow and escorts him nicely, but quickly outside of Tadaaki's room- There. -releases him and leans up against the wall- Now, be on your way.

Hoshi: o n o Sex? I meant the birds and the bees. =u= -Two completely different things in her mind, huggles some more before moving Tadaaki back into the bed and climbing in with him- I thought you liked the boys too. -buries under the covers, keeping him company- No?

Adriel: Oh? -smirks and rolls his shoulders to relax them, glancing back Stefan's way- I thought you were serious about getting a room. What a disappointment. -Takes out his package of cigarettes and draws one out-

Tadaaki: Oh... -frowns and looks down, not knowing as much as he thought he did then- You are correct, forgive me. I do need to learn about the birds and the bees. o n o -gets comfortable in bed and makes sure Hoshi has plenty of room since she's joining- W-what, no! -pulls the cover over his head- Ano~ Why would you think I like the boys...?

Stefan: -rolls his head lazily against the wall and raises a brow at Adriel- If being slammed to the floor makes you so tender... hm.. -stops himself and shakes his head, staying casually against the wall while Adriel prepares his cigarettes- You refuse to give up on your play still? Or is it that you really do want to be taken to a room and played with?

Hoshi: The birds eat the bees and that is the circle of life. -gives a spaced out stare for a moment before blinking and going under the covers to locate the Tadaaki. Bops him on the nose with her own before pulling back and smiling- If you do not like the boys, who do you like?

Adriel: -Lights a cig and brings it to his pale lips, shoves the hand holding his lighter into his jacket pocket before turning on the heel of his foot to face Stefan.- You still think I'm playing? -Takes a drag and holds the cigarette in his free hand, occasionally tapping it to get off excess ash- I am a man, after all. Men have needs.

Tadaaki: -blinks because that just raised way more questions than it answered, but decidedly lets it go because of the foreign feel of the moment that just transpired- Eh...? -wiggles his little nose against her own and then closes his eyes, feeling safe under the cover- The opposite of the boys, so... the girls? I have always liked the girls.

Stefan: -stands in silence for a few moments and considers Adriel, looking him from head to toe before resting his head back against the wall once more- Perhaps playing was the wrong word, but you seem to enjoy getting reactions. The problem is that I enjoyed that, from the moment you knocked down the cup, til the moment I brought you to the ground. -closes his eyes and chuckles- Ah, that is right, you are a man, aren't you?

Hoshi: Welll~ Everyone likes different things. I like boys and girls. o u o There is nothing wrong with giving love to everyone. -pets his head gently-

Bo: Don't try to understand, Tadaaki. She's not all "there".

Adriel: -Licks his lips- You enjoyed my antics? Pity. I was hoping to get a rise out of you. -leans against the wall next to him and exhales- My back hurts like hell from that episode of yours. -smirks- You aren't half bad.

Tadaaki: But... I never did the foreplay with the boys so there is no reason to think I like the boys... -frowns suddenly- Although the foreplay I did with the girls was much different than this so... maybe I do not know what I like after all.

Pandie: Uh oh. His brain will break. He is trying to understand. XD

Stefan: -raises a brow and stands up straight, rotating his shoulders and tilting his head off to the side-- maybe because he was just stretching or maybe because he was baiting Adriel, who knew?- You were not so bad yourself, you did make off with some hair.. -puts his hands on either side of the other male's head, against the wall, then leans in and murmurs, breath against the other's ear- Hurry up with that already unless you plan to tease a demon all night.

Hoshi: -gasps in surprise- You have done the foreplay with the girls? ; ; Who?? Who was it?

Adriel: -chill crawls down his spine at the hot touch of the demon's breath. Rolls his eyes and turns his head away from the man, voice softening- I think I deserve a cigarette.

Tadaaki: -tucks his face down closer to his chest and chuckles softly- I am sorry. None, none. -reassuringly pats Hoshi's arm- I just wanted to see what you would say about the girls! -just needed to feel masculine again, for a second- You do think I can be with the girls though, or you would not have asked.. > n >

Stefan: What a strong argument... -can't keep the dark chuckle out of his voice, brushing warm lips against the cold skin of his neck, scraping his own sharp fangs against it before pulling back- Ahn... fine, fine. Do as you wish. -pushes off the wall and turns his back, resting his hands behind his head-

Hoshi: ; ; No foreplay with the girls? -Relieved and gently smacks him on the head for that- Don't do that ever again. ; n ; You are supposed to stay innocent! No baby making QAQ

Adriel: nn.. -Frowns slightly as he pulls his lips away from his neck before ashing out the cigarette against the wall. Turns to Stefan and grabs his arm, pulls the demon close to his body and abruptly kisses-

Tadaaki: Owh! -didn't hurt but gives her a big pout anyway before nuzzling into her- None, I promise! I will stay innocent and never make babies ; ; -doesn't understand why he can't make babies but also doesn't have an overwhelming need to make them anyway-

Stefan: -blinks when his arm is grabbed and raises both brows at being pulled, not much minding the abrupt kiss that followed it- Mm.. -leans into it for a moment then pulls away, gripping at Adriel's hips and lifting him to be pinned between body and wall- Well... now that I seem to have your attention.. -gets a secure hold before walking away with him, giving a slight tilt of his head to offer his neck to keep Adriel occupied- Take too much and I will slam you down again, hm?

Hoshi: -frowns and quivers her lip slightly in response to his pouting- Only if.. I approve of her. -nods sharply before snatching all the blankets for herself and rolling on her side, back facing Tadaaki-

Adriel: -Tugs on Stefan's bottom lip playfully before the demon pulls away from their embrace, itching to get his hands on more of the male. Follows as he starts to walk away and can't help but stare at his neck, leans in slowly before pausing.- Heh... -Realizing how reckless he was becoming, the man pulls away and smirks- I still haven't finished what I needed to do with Tadaaki, but thanks for the offer.

Tadaaki: -frowns and then blinks as all the covers are taken and her back so abruptly turned to him- Ah... -sits up and reaches out to touch her but stops, drawing his hand back, and scratches at his chest in confusion- Hoshigumo-sama...? -decidedly scoots in behind her and very lightly puts an arm around her, his tail resting partially over a leg, and his other hand gently touching her hair- I do not need one.

Stefan: Hnn, you like kittens then? -leans his head up right again and shrugs, putting a finger under the other male's chin and giving him a rather aggressive kiss, finishing it off with tongue tracing lightly over the lower lip- Pity... -looks back towards the direction they came from and walks away-

Struggling Light // Off Duty

Stefan: - n - -unamused-

Shade: = n = -just as unamused-

Bo: -pushes them together- o w o friennnds.

Stefan: -moves away to avoid being pushed against Shade-

Joseph: -watches curiously- o n o

Pandie: They may as well just be friends with a love-hate relationship. They're similar enough. =w=

Bo: Especially since Stefan is always watching Tadaaki. XD

Hoshi: Tadaaki have you sneaked out lately? >:u

Shade: I don't need friends. -_-

Tadaaki: -says nothing and sits on his bed, facing the wall with arms folded and tail swishing angrily-

Stefan: -nods in agreement either Shade on that and leans against the door frame- - . -

Hoshi: -frowns slightly and floats over to him, plops onto his bed before reaching a hand out to poke the boy- What is the matter?

Shade: -leans against the wall- -_- Baby sitting again.

Tadaaki: -just barely manages to prevent himself from answering, shutting his eyes and looking very displeased- ....

Stefan: Lucky us. -grunts and keeps his eyes shut-

Hoshi: Tadaaki. -expression softens, feels she has done wrong in some way. Pulls Tadaaki back and wraps her arms around him, burying her face in his back- Please talk to me...

Shade: -sighs and rolls his head to the side-

Stefan: -pushes off the door frame and steps outside the room to allow them privacy-

Tadaaki: -feels his dark anger struggling against the peace and calm her touch begins to flood through him- ... -trembles softly against his inward conflict, her face pressing into his back suffocating his anger out completely- Hoshigumo...

Shade: -also steps out to give the two privacy. Looks at Stefan- Want to uh.. Get something to eat? -_- Or something.

Hoshi: -holds him tightly before looking up to him slowly. Voice softens to that of a small whisper- Have I done something to upset you..?

Stefan: -nods his head and looks back at Shade- Anything is better than standing around here. - . -

Tadaaki: -squirms in her tight embrace until he gets himself turned around. Stares at her in silence and reaches up, cupping her cheeks in his warm hands- Hoshigumo... -closes his eyes and leans up to lightly press his forehead to hers- Forgive me... but I am not a young child. I do not know how to prove this, though.

Shade: -glances at momentarily before walking off, expects Stefan to follow-

Hoshi: -grip around Tadaaki loosens before her arms fall back to her side, looks down at the bed sheets- I know this... -Sighs and starts to get choked up, fears that she is losing him already- You... -Swallows hard, struggling to come to terms with it- You may leave as you please. -Instantly disappears so she can collect her thoughts-

Stefan: -grunts at the other expecting obedience so easily but follows for lack of a better option- - . -

Tadaaki: -frowns at the loss of contact and places a hand over his heart, eyes widening in panic at the peace and calm leaving with her- Hoshigumo!!?

Shade: -isn't very vocal, takes Stefan to the nearest place to eat- This place isn't bad.

Adriel: -right around the corner, enters into Tadaaki's room- Aw, did the goddess leave? -Tilts his head- Maybe she doesn't want you anymore.

Stefan: -has no words to offer and is content in the silence, continuing past Shade to enter and letting him follow this time-

Tadaaki: Get out.. -resting on hands and knees, gripping tightly to the bedding beneath him with his head down- Take your lies and leave.

Shade: -slightly annoyed at the man for taking the lead- -_- -reluctantly follows him this time around-

Adriel: -strolls over with his hands tucked away in his jacket pockets- What lies? -smirks- You know, if she cared about you she would have stayed.

Stefan: -waits inside for Shade and takes the time to look around the room-

Tadaaki: -growls darkly and feels the fabric starting to rip beneath claws- As if you know what caring for another means, let alone how it is to be expressed.
[Pandie: Tadaaki is trying so hard to be a faithful little light and hold on ; ;]

Adriel: -shrugs- Maybe you're right. But you're fighting back the darkness and you know you'll only hurt her worse in the end, so why not give up now? -eyes gleam-

Shade: -goes ahead and sits down at a table, opens a menu- -_-

Tadaaki: No! I will not hurt her. -trembles on the bed and groans as if in pain, desperately searching himself for anything other than black hatred- You.... You do not know me. I will not hurt her..

Stefan: -annoyed at being left to follow again but follows and sits, flipping through the menu- - . -

Adriel: -smirks when he sees the results of his words- Emotional pain is worse than physical. -walks away and leaves Tadaaki to wither away in agony-

Shade: -looking over the meat section, not a fan of veggies-

Tadaaki: -lets out a whimper once the man is gone, shakily crawling off the bed. Takes careful steps towards the kitchen, fumbling to put his apron on as soon as he finds it- ...Lies...

Stefan: -wrinkles his nose and folds the menu, setting it aside and looking at Shade expectantly, as if he had already chosen his own meal-

[Bo: Awwww, the feeelsss. Poor Tadaaki. QAQ This is so sad.]
Shade: -doesn't look up from his menu- Unlike you, I actually like to know what I'm shoveling into my mouth. -reads over the items carefully-

Hoshi: ... -appears behind him and wraps her arms around his waist, helps Tadaaki put on the apron.- Can I help you cook? -Wants to be there for him, can't let herself hide away from her problems like a child-

[Pandie: I didn't imagine his struggle would be so sad. I thought it would just be scary ; ; -cuddles-]

Stefan: Unlike me, hn.. -continues to stare expectantly- By all means, take your time in finding something to keep that mouth of yours busy.

Tadaaki: -flinches at the arms around him, fearing that it was that foul man again until he felt the darkness within him waver- Yes... -continues to experience light trembling but keeps fighting, slowly reaching for the recipe book- You can pick..

[Bo: It is painful to watch him fall. ; ;]
Shade: -looks up after a moment and narrows his silver eyes at the demon, sets his menu aside as the waiter comes around. Doesn't let Stefan order first- I'll take a rare steak, leave it almost raw. Water on the side. -_- -looks at his counterpart with the same expecting stare-

Hoshi: -takes the recipe book, before handing it to Tadaaki to help him- Let's look at it together, shall we? -Offers an innocent smile, gently touching his trembling hands to reassure him-

[Pandie: ; ; -looks away- Shade and Stefan both fail at their job. ; ;]
Stefan: -offers a far too pleasant smile to Shade and then shifts a small frown to the waiter still standing nearby- You are dismissed.

Tadaaki: -keeps his head down so his hair hides his face from her, taking in a deep breath- Yes.. Hoshigumo-sama.. -hears his voice weaken as her name rolls off his tongue, a sharp stab of pain in his heart and then.. the peace of her touch, weakly creeping back in against the dark-

[Bo: They dooo. ; ; They suck at baby sitting-- well Tadaaki sitting since he isn't a baby. XD]
Shade: -smirks slightly to himself- Where did your butler head off to?

Hoshi: -heart breaks for Tadaaki, hates watching him suffer so much- You know... -thinking about what the cursed god said to her the other day, feels selfish for wanting to keep Tadaaki here with here- whatever path you wish to take, I will not be angry with you... -intertwines her fingers with his- I will watch over and be happy for you no matter what happens, so please don't think you have to stay to please me..

[Pandie: To be fair he acted like a baby when they were watching him.. All those tantrums... XDD]
Stefan: -narrows pink eyes and locks his gaze with Shade- Why you should ask is beyond me, he is of no concern to you. I suppose he has busied himself with tedious tasks, as is his duty.

Tadaaki: -stops turning pages of the recipe book, her words twisting in like a knife though the interlocking of fingers strengthens the the light- I... -stares at their hands, the sight of his lengthened claws against her delicate hands pushing hatred to sadness. Something moist drops down onto her hand, the males shoulders shaking for a new reason- Hoshigumo... Do not leave me alone, I do not want the dark. It... It hurts..

[Bo: He also gets that from Hoshi LOL.]
Shade: -keeps his gaze locked with Stefans for a few minutes before breaking away- Heh.. -Shakes his head and takes a sip of his water as it arrives- Well then, pardon me.

[Bo: Awwwww, Tadaaki. QAQ Don't cry bb.]
Hoshi: -jumps slightly at the feel of something wet rolling off of her skin, looks down at their hands and frowns at the sight- .... Tadaaki... Please don't.. -Gazes up at him and releases his hand, repositions her gentle touch to his chin to make him look at her.- Please don't cry... -moves closer and wraps her arms around his neck, leaning in to kiss away his tears-

[Pandie: That's true. She does throw temper tantrums huh? XDD]
Stefan: -inwardly pleased that Shade looked away first but keeps it hidden to himself- You do not seem the babysitting type. -dismisses it entirely because he felt he won that round-

[Pandie: Such a sad boy... ; ;]
Tadaaki: Hoshig-- -surprise steals his voice at the arms wrapping around his neck and the foreign feel of her lips trying to take the tears from his half-twisted face- Nng... -closes his eyes and gently moves his hands to her waist, tears still promising to fall- Please... Please do not make me leave.. I can get better..

[Bo: Hoshi is trying so hard not to break down as well. XD She's a big baby.]
Shade: Kids will do that to you. -says it nonchalantly, looks back up to him- I take it that you have none?

Hoshi: -gazes up at Tadaaki with starry eyes, trying to remain as strong as she can be for him. Gently kisses him on the lips to silence him before resting into his arms again. Knows deep down that he wont get better, but wants to make it as comfortable as she can for him until that day- You are always welcome by my side... -looks to the side sadly, dreading the fateful day-

[Pandie: I can't blame her. Saddest thing ever ; ;]
Stefan: -raises a brow at the comment of children and slowly shakes his head- I am no longer suitable to raise them and I never made it that far before it was over. -looks away from Shade this time-

Tadaaki: -slides his hands from her waist to the small of her back, strong arms holding her tightly against his chest. Shifts after a moment to catch her chin, turning her face back towards him, now looking down at her with the soft and gentle features he had first came to her with- Do not let me leave it then, Hoshigumo. My heart is yours, do not let them take it.. -brushes his lips softly against hers, this time trying to ease her own pain-
[Pandie: Like tiny kisses are gonna make it all better for either of them ; ;]

[Bo: lol ikr, there's a much bigger issue. I don't think either of them want to admit what will ultimately happen though. Mannn this is evil. I don't even think he'll really remember Hoshi once he turns.]
Shade: -eyes rest on his features as Stefan looks away from him. Does not feel the same inner gratification as he did- How come? -slides over Stefan's plate of food once it arrives- Life get the better of you?

Hoshi: -gives in once his lips met with hers, breaking down into tears. Kisses the boy all over before pulling away and looking up at him- I'll try... -nods solemnly and pecks again- I'll try my hardest....

[Pandie: If... -tries to be all tough and convince herself there is still hope, even if he is going batshit crazy- ; ;]
Stefan: ... -looks down at the food but no longer finds any interest in eating, managing to meet Shade's eyes again- Death got the better of me. -doesn't even know why he's saying anything about himself at all, and scolds himself for it- You had children, though?

Tadaaki: -doesn't hesitate to reach his hands up and rest them softly against her face, thumbs caressing softly to wipe away her tears- How can I help...? I do not want to see you hurt, nor do I want to be the one who continues causing you such pain. -gently presses his forehead against hers- You bring back the peace, and the light. I will never leave again, if that is what I must do... I just... I want to help fight it.
[Pandie: -wraps around and hides from the sad scenes- KISSING MAKES IT WORSE GUYS ; ; I DON'T EVEN...]

[Bo: Tadaaki deserves some kind of happiness before it comes to the point of no return. ;u;]
Shade: I'm not like you. I was born what I am, but I can relate in a way... -looks down to eat his food- I lost my sister and the love of my life. I have met with death many times before. My kids are grown, they don't live with me anymore.

Hoshi: Oh, Tadaaki... -manages a sad smile as she gazes into his eyes- We both know by now... You love your sister too much to let her go. I cannot separate you two. -closes her eyes once his forehead touches hers and whimpers softly against him- I am sorry... I am so sorry.

[Pandie: ; n ; It's so sad though. Kisses that only Hoshi would remember. ; n ;]
Stefan: -nods his head and looks away, no longer feeling so satisfied in their previous yet subtle battles for dominance- I apologize for asking more than what was necessary then.

Tadaaki: Midaaki... -whispers his sibling's name and frowns, both his hands moving to rest at the goddess' waist again, holding her so gently against his own body- My heart was born with her... but it chose you. I care for her but I also care for you, Hoshigumo... very much. It is big enough for two, is it not? You said... you can love everybody. Can mine not handle loving two? You cannot separate us.. you're right, it is something that I must do. You do not believe in me though. -frowns and sighs softly, pulling his forehead away from hers and instead lightly resting his lips there- If you do not have faith in me, then it is all I can do to ask what will make you happiest while you have me?

[Bo: Not all stories have happy endings ; ;]
Shade: It happened over a hundred years ago, it's nothing I'm not afraid of talking about. now eat your food before it gets cold.

Hoshi: -takes his hands in hers, looking up to Tadaaki with weary eyes- I do believe in you Tadaaki. I believe in you with all of my heart, I just fear the unknown... For I have an eternity.... and your time is limited. -looks down- All I can ask of you is to cherish the time we have together.

[Pandie: So true.. ; ;]
Stefan: -raises a brow and frowns slightly at being told to eat his food- Ah.. now I can see it. -eats a small amount of his food and then stands- Thank you for the company but there are matters I must see to. Perhaps we will meet again. -doesn't have much faith in the kitten staring down the face of evil and walks to the front to pay his meal-

Tadaaki: -offers her a soft but warm smile, his eyes gaining a heartbroken look- I always did have a limited time.. I would rather death take me before the darkness does. -said as if it were a promise that she would not have to watch her faithful light live as a Cursed-

Back on track in the right order. ;u;

Struggling Light // The Next Morning

Shade: -watches Stefan take his leave. Mumbles to himself once the man disappears- Perhaps... -stays at the table to finish his own food before heading back home-

Hoshi: -doesn't remember when she passed out or how she got into bed, only can remember being exhausted from crying. Wakes up curled next to Tadaaki under the covers- ... -can't help but think back on their last words to each other-

Tadaaki: -resting peacefully on his back, with one arm still beneath Hoshi after having taken the exhausted goddess to bed- ... -as if feeling her presence awaken, green eyes slowly begin to open and a small tired moan escapes from his throat-

Hoshi: -rolls closer to the boy as he sleeps, gently nuzzling into his arm. Feels the slight shift against the bedding as Tadaaki slowly awakens.- Good morning... -Looks up to him and offers a small smile- Are you still tired?

Tadaaki: -arches his back slightly against the bed in a half hearted stretch, turning his head to focus his eyes on Hoshi and manages a small smile in return- Good morning... No, I rested well enough. Do you need more sleep?

Hoshi: -smiles and buries her face into him, enjoying what time they have together this morning- No, but I would like to stay here... like this... For a few more minutes. -breathes in the man's scent and sighs of relief, glad that what happened last night is behind them. Will investigate more into keeping the curse away- If you want that is.

Tadaaki: -offers her a softer and more genuine smile, reaching out with his free arm to brush his hand against her hair, removing stray strands from her face- I am in no hurry.. -closes his eyes and relaxes, feeling the light coursing steadily through him- When you do wish to leave this comfort though.. I will have to cook you something nice for breakfast.

When Hell Freezes Over

Shade: -_- If anyone's after getting in Stefan's pants it's Adriel.

[Pandie: LOL. I think hell would freeze over before Shade lusted after Stefan. XDDD]

Stefan: Not even. He just amuses himself. = . = -not amused at all-

Shade: You're dumb. -_-

Stefan: Oh, ouch. That really hurt. -tilts his head at Shade-

Shade: -sighs and walks away, already lost interest in the younger demon-

Stefan: -flashes a grin behind Shade's back, leaning against a wall- So grumpy all the time..

[Taylor: Very grumpy Stefan. o n o -pat pats- You should meet his sister.]
[Pandie: Yet here he is asking about Stefan's whereabouts and then getting all grouchy like Stefan is intruding. XDDD]

Stefan: -arches a brow- Eh, a sister? Is she as grouchy as he is?

[Taylor: LOL. he didn't want Stefan to randomly pop up. Maybe Shade needs a hug and he wouldn't be so grouchy. o u o Go hug him, Stefan.]

Stefan: He should know better than to summon one of his own kind, then. Perhaps he is getting forgetful in his old age. =n= -frowns- You just want to see him hit me.

[Taylor: Lol summon. XD That's cute, despite them both being grumpy. I think it's cute.]

Shade: -_- -grumbles in response- I'm not. Maybe you should respect your elders.

Stefan: It is not cute. -so not amused, looks towards Shade and sighs- Didn't you just leave? - . -

[Pandie: LOL it is cute. They're both grouchy and full of testosterone and neither one of them wants to admit any sort of defeat. XDD]

Shade: Oh, so when I summon you it's a problem, but when you summon me it isn't. -_- I think I'll stay, thank you.

Stefan: Hardly. I took great care to not utter your name. -frowns and leans back against the wall, folding his arms over his chest- Stay if you please. You will be none too happy in my company. = n =

Shade: -folds his arms in response, leaning against the wall as well- -_- ... Youngsters.

Stefan: -closes his eyes and scoffs quietly- Elderly... - . -

-after a moment of silence-

Shade: -_- How old are you anyway?

Stefan: Not nearly as old as you. - . -

Shade: How cute, you wont even tell me your age. -small smirk-

Stefan: How cute, you're pretending as if you want to get a little more familiar with me. -keeps his eyes shut and sneers, feeling a slight annoyance-

Shade: Who says? Maybe I'm genuinely curious. -_- -turns his head to the side- But if you want to remain elusive, that's no problem. I was born in the 1700s.

Stefan: -doesn't want to admit defeat here, but feels strangely obligated to exchange information- 1900s. -mumbles-

[Pandie: LOL they're being cute again o n o]

Shade: -hides a small smile- So I am older. -glances over to Stefan- I thought you were a lot younger.

Stefan: You had doubt? -opens his eyes and looks to the ceiling to avoid looking at Shade- I suppose I am behind compared to others that are my age.

Shade: Not at all, don't think like that. It's not that great to be older, I wish I was still your age. -crosses his arms- Enjoy it while it lasts.

Stefan: Why is that...? -has a genuine curious tone to his voice, far different from his usual flat and insincere tone Shade usually hears-

Shade: -smiles slightly and looks over to him- Don't worry about it.

Stefan: -sighs softly and let's his head thump back against the wall, closing his eyes- Yeah... okay... My apologies for prying. -seems disappointed rather than annoyed-

Shade: ... -Watches the boy for a moment in silence, before reaching out and gently patting him on the head.- One day. -Hand drops back to his side before he takes his leave-

[Pandie: I think that's the first time Stefan let some of his proper composure drop. > n >]

Stefan: -tail twitches at the unexpected pat, turning to leave in the opposite direction-

[Taylor: Awww, Shade broke through his tough guy wall. XD]
[Pandie: Now he has to go build them back up again. Shade broke my baby. :C]

You're In Time Out

[Pandie: And then Stefan would have to barge in and see what all the ruckus is about. And then HE would accuse TADAAKI of having sex on the floor. Cause fair is fair.]

[Taylor: LOOOOL Stefan]

Shade: How childish.

Stefan: Compared to you, I am a child.

Shade: -grumbles- Fair point.

Stefan: -nods his head in solemn agreement-

Shade: -pulls his ear- I guess a child like you needs a time out then huh?

Stefan: -tilts his head towards the pulled ear- Tch! -leans his head closer to Shade's hand to keep his ear safer- You cannot walk around grabbing onto people's ears and threatening them with time out, no matter how old and grouchy you are. -not amused at having his ear pulled on at all-

[Pandie: I don't think that's the reaction Stefan was expecting.. XD]

[Taylor: Lol Shade is learning to combat him in even the subtle and smallest of ways.]

Shade: You just agreed that you were a child, so like all naughty children, you need to be punished. -yanks a bit harder to get Stefan to follow along as he starts to walk off-

[Pandie: Lol he's still got some tricks up his sleeves. That does not bode well for Stefan. XD]

Stefan: Ah! I may have agreed but I never said I was your child to deal with, old man! -grunts and groans and grumbles but keeps his head close to Shade's hand and follows along-

Shade: I would be concerned if you were. -lets go of his ear and shoves him down onto Tadaaki's bed once they get inside the house- Maybe you'll pick your battles a little more wisely next time, kid.

Stefan: -grabs his ear once it's released and narrows his eyes in a glare at Shade- Up until this moment, I was picking my battles just fine. -growls and stands up, at least refusing to submissively stay on the bed-

[Pandie: I would feel bad for Shade, dealing with Stefan all the time, but... you said so yourself that for some reason Stefan commands his attention. XD]

[Taylor: It's always Tadaaki's room. XD He's going to be scarred soon enough. And yes, Shade is surprisingly patient with him and more gentle than he is with most.]

Shade: -reaches out and grabs the boy by the collar of his shirt- You need to learn to grow up.

Stefan: Says the man doing all the rough housing right now? -scowls and doesn't budge even when his shirt collar is grabbed- If I am not mistaken, you have been displaying subtle acts to establish dominance just as I have. Why should this be okay for you but inappropriate of me?

[Pandie: Tadaaki is going to keep wondering why he always has men in his room behaving in strange ways. XDDD Soon enough he will be convinced that it can only be because he likes the boys, and they all like him too. And that is funny, considering we thought that they would be enemies. o n o]

Shade: -scoffs and shoves him back, but not hard enough to cause him any pain- I don't know what you're talking about. -narrows his eyes- I haven't been trying to establish anything with you.

[Taylor: They're friend-enemies. XD Lol everyone is after Tadaaki's booty]

Stefan: -quickly catches his balance and folds his arms over his chest, narrowing his eyes in return- Your words can say whatever you wish but your body language does not lie. -moves to brush past Shade towards the door-

[Pandie: Frienemies!! 8D Except for Stefan and Shade. They just continually hang out in his room. XDD]

Shade: -growls softly and gets to the door before him so he can slam it shut- Do you need baby sitting too?

Stefan: -can't hold back his own growl and leans against the wall next to the door, shutting his eyes and frowning in absolute irritation- No, by all means leave. I am capable of taking care of myself.

Shade: -can't help but smirk because he finds his irritation so amusing. Leans against the door- I don't have anything better to do.

Stefan: I would prefer if you left. -grumbles to himself more than to the other man and thumps his head back against the wall, letting out a sigh-

Shade: You really hate my presence don't you? -offers a small genuine chuckle- I'm just trying to teach you, kid.

Stefan: I do not hate your presence. I get just as annoyed and irritated as you do, though perhaps for different reasons. The lesson today is... respect your elder? Know your place? -rolls his head against the wall, messing up his hair carelessly, to open his eyes and set them on Shade- By all means, enlighten me.

Shade: Maybe I'm preparing you to be stronger, you get pushed around by me so easily. I noticed how weak that tough guy act of yours is. -glances over at- Does it bother you that I broke that wall of yours?

Stefan: It was a simple mistake; children are easily fooled from time to time. -referring to Shade sharing information that led to the breaking of his wall. Stays silent to the other question, not wanting another section of his wall to break-

Shade: Do you put on your act because you're scared? Because you don't want anyone to know who you truly are? -tilts his head slightly- You put it on because you want people to stay away, don't you. Are you afraid of being hurt?

Stefan: -feels the pieces being chipped away again but doesn't want to crumble and wind up hearing about how weak he is- You ask questions but sound as if you are answering them for yourself already. -really does not like that the way the male asks questions makes him feel obligated to give him answers- You cannot be that curious to wonder if I want others to stay away from me, or if I fear being hurt; me being hurt is not my fear.

[Pandie: Stefan inwardly is like, "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu stop asking me questions and acting like you want to know me, old man! D8<"]

[Taylor: LOL.]

Shade: It's only an educated guess. I've known others who have had the same tough guy act, only to come to realize that they put it up because they were fearful of something-- or rather-- afraid of being hurt. -looks away- I don't know why you put it on, I can only assume. I do know that all it is, is a front, however.

Stefan: Is that why you have no desire to get close to anyone either, then? I do not fear for myself; I fear for others. I cannot just give them the things that they want. There are some things that are no longer mine to give. -frowns and doesn't exactly count it as a wall breaking, since he holds himself up pretty well while offering a little insight- Pointing out that I have a front, this is how you are attempting to teach me a lesson in being stronger? Or are you just trying to prove that I am easily pushed by you?

Shade: Me teaching you to be stronger was me proving how weak you are. This isn't that. I'm trying to understand more about you so I can help you in the future. It may seem stupid, but I have my reasoning. -folds his arms- As for myself, I have no desire nor longing to be close to anyone anymore.

Stefan: -grunts and presses his head back into the wall again- I push them away because I do not desire to be close to them. I have nothing to offer to those that desire closeness and intimacy. -lightly scratches at his chest and shrugs his shoulders- The closest I accept is my butler, and this is because I do not have to provide him with anything. He desires nothing more than tasks to keep his mind busy. I can accomodate that.

Shade: We're more alike than I thought. My apologies for assuming then. It isn't like I can read minds after all. -looks over to Stefan- heh. I find it funny actually. I've never met anyone in this lifetime so similar, yet so different at the same time. And to think that we're enemies.

Stefan: Enemies often find one similarity or another... -looks at Shade and doesn't admit aloud that he's having trouble viewing him as an enemy when he is acting as a mentor- Different keeps things.. interesting, I suppose.

Shade: Very smart for such a reckless boy. -feels something slightly off before turning to catch Stefan's stare- Something on my face?

Stefan: -looks away and slowly shakes his head- Nothing out of the ordinary.

Shade: -sighs softly and steps away from the door- You may leave.

Stefan: ...Perhaps under a different circumstance, we would not have to dislike each other so much. -steps to the door and slowly opens it, feeling that was about as far as he was going to go on the matter-

Shade: Or perhaps under a different circumstance we would be at each other's throats. -offers a small chuckle before turning his attention away from the door- I'm not the type for friendship.

Stefan: Perhaps. -pauses with a hand resting against the door frame, the other on the door knob. Glances over his shoulder towards Shade- ...I never said friends. -steps outside and gently closes the door behind him, unsure what to do with himself for the moment-

Shade: -glances back at the door, relieved that Tadaaki didn't walk in on them for the majority of that. Runs a hand through his hair before slicking it back- ... -sighs-

Stefan: -decides that leaving the area altogether would be for the best, perhaps lie low for a few days at his home- ...

Lipgloss is Delicious

Taylor: LOL because of Tadaaki and him saying it so much, I was tempted to go, "ano~" It's for the job I applied for. XD

Pandie: Awww, Tadaaki has stolen a place in your brain <3 And congratulations!! -hugs- So happy for you! ;w; <3

Taylor: Haha I think it's because he says it soo much. XD I just need to make a comic of him constantly saying it whenever someone asks him something. ;u; -huggles-

Pandie: It's because ano~ is the equivilent of 'ummm' and he's always gotta think about the question and his answer. XDD

Taylor: It's funny because Ano is feminine in Spanish. kekekekeke.

Pandie: Hehehehehehehe.. Oh Tadaaki...

Tadaaki: Ano~.................... -has nothing for that- ; ;

Hoshi: Anooo~ -teases him- c:

Tadaaki: ; /// ; -hangs his head, thinks about feminine, thinks about how there's always men in his room... thinks about being so passive and obedient even when naked under Hoshigumo.... SO CONFUSED-

Hoshi: -frowns when she notices Tadaaki stare off into space, waves a hand to try and catch his attention- Did I break you? =u=

Tadaaki: -wobbles away from Hoshi as if on his own little planet, approaching Stefan, approaching closer, leaning in too close, eyes shut- ... - 3 -

Stefan: -puts a hand up and holds the kitten back by his face, growling loudly- What the hell...!?

Shade: -snaps a picture and gives to you. Folds his arms, feels an inner accomplishment for that-

Hoshi: -follows over and pulls Tadaaki away from Stefan- I am so sorry. D: I think I broke him. -pushes her finger into Tadaaki's cheek. Squish, squish-

[Pandie: -slips photo into photo album... cuddles Shade!- 8D]

Tadaaki: -whines muffled by Stefan's hand, turns and nuzzles his face into Hoshi's neck and just whines, so lost-

Stefan: Break him in private then if he's going to go around doing that! ]< -so so so not amused, turns around and stomps off-

Shade: -growls softly and pries the pandie away- Too close for comfort.

Hoshi: ^^; There there, Tadaaki. -strokes his hair soothingly- I'm here now.

[Pandie: Awww, but... 8C -lets Shade go-]

Tadaaki: -hugs onto Hoshi for comfort even though it doesn't make him any less confused- ; ;

Shade: -Sighs and pulls back into his arms, cuddles-

Hoshi: What clouds your mind, Tadaaki? -sits him down and disappears to get the tea-

[Pandie: -wiggles happily into the cuddles- Awwweh... < 3]

Tadaaki: Men... always in my room.... feminine.... aprons.... baking.... -brain is sure to start working again soon, right?-

Hoshi: Are you questioning your sexuality? -tilts head and offers him a cup of tea-

Shade: Okay, uh.. -pats awkwardly, not use to such affection- -_-

[Pandie: -wiggles away from Shade, satisfied with the amount of willing cuddles- =w=]

Tadaaki: -looks sadly at Hoshi- Women are so yummy to look at, and I know kind of how your lips taste and that they are soft Hoshigumo, so I imagine other women would be similar, but boys are ALWAYS in my room. Sometimes without me in there! I know because I can smell them. ; ;

Shade: -relieved, tense body relaxes once released. Folds arms again and resumes his grumpy position against the wall.-

Hoshi: -wonders what her lips taste like now that he mentions it. Wonders if they taste like stars- e n e Not all women are similar, Tadaaki. Some women's lips taste like cherry. -don't ask her how she knows that- Perhaps, men are fond of your bed? It is quite comfortable. c:

[Pandie: C: -wiggles fingers at Shade-]

Tadaaki: -finally takes the cup of tea but almost chokes on the delicious beverage, sitting upright with ears alert- There are women with cherry-flavoured lips?! Do they mind if their lips get nibbled.. just a little? It would be difficult not to nibble. -tilts his head- Yes, you have provided me with very comfortable things. That must be it!

Hoshi: I believe it is what humans call the flavored lip gloss. o n o -teleports some to him to try out- They come in a variety, not just cherry. -dabs some lip gloss on his lips, hopes the feline doesn't make the mistake of eating all of the chapstick and lipgloss like she has done in the past- I do believe your room is the only private section of this place too, perhaps that is another reason.

Shade: -__- Stahp.

Tadaaki: -goes cross eyed in order to watch the lip gloss, wrinkling his nose at the feel but wiggling it afterwards at the smell- I forget that my room is in the private section. If they need privacy they could say so... And if they like my bed then it's okay if they take naps. o n o -flicks his tongue over his lips.. Proceeds to nibble his lower lip- Mmm! It makes my tongue tingle. Is this a good sign?

[Pandie: Stop what? Loving you from afar? ; ;]

Hoshi: -Smacks Tadaaki hard enough to get the point across but not to hurt him- No. We do not eat the lipgloss. >:c If you continue nibbling your lips will fall off. Now drink your tea.

Shade: I do not need love. Go love on Taylor. -_-

Tadaaki: -blinks and sits up straighter, at attention to her following order- Then what is it's purpose..? -doesn't want his lips to fall off and obediently drinks his tea- O n O

[Pandie: You cuddled me. < 3]
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Pandie went to bed. Tadaaki will never learn the purpose of lipgloss, or why it has tongue-tingling delicious qualities...