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 Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:54 pm
School had ended only awhile ago, less than an hour, since Anubis had gotten home. But already the little hybrid was busy away working! ... but not on homework. No, after school he spared some time to invest in his greatest hobby: fashion. He would find a quiet--or as quiet as possible--section in the home, and settle into it with some magazines and sketchpad. Today he'd picked the laundry room. A load was going in the wash, but it wasn't terribly loud, and the room was quite cozy. Leaning against one of the walls, in a pile of clothes to be washed, he had a magazine spread out on his lap. He flipped through it quite slowly, clearly taking his time to really admire and inspect each piece the models were wearing. It was bleeding into Spring fashions, with said season on its way, bringing forth a whole new aray of options to wear! Plenty of things to mix and match with! His little eyes sparkled and gleamed with fascination, and desire.... But he was too small for such nice clothes!
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:55 pm
Malikah had been picked up with the rest of the Freshlings, but they had dawdled in getting inside as they were more than content to help Aten bring in the rest of the things he had purchased on his errands before bringing the kids home as he always did. The house was nearly quiet now, the kitchen the only real nose as dinner was fussed over as for once, the others were playing at a rather moderate volume in the kid room's.
The hybrid padded along, leaning into their parent's room, but it was completely empty. He shut the door with a small frown. Where was Anbuis? His other siblings had been playing together, minus Rhys who was off with his girlfriend like usual, and part of Malikah was half afraid they had left his quiet sibling somewhere again. "Anubis?" he called into the hallway linen closet, put parting the hanging clothes found him not there either. There were only so many options in the tiny house, and ruling out the bathroom early by the closed door, he moved the the laundry room. It was more of a closet than anything, but there was enough room to move around their massive piles of clothes. His ear tufts wiggled as he peered in.
Anubis' familiar colors stuck out the side of one of those piles and Malikah smiled. "What are you doing in the stinky clothes?" he asked, but it wasn't really an accusatory question.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:56 pm
Such beautiful jackets~ all those different fabrics! He'd been slowly developing a collection of these wonderful magazines when ever he got the chance to get them! Some were leftovers from school that were free for the taking while others he managed to acquire when he went in errands with his parents.
It wasn't often he showed any sort of giddiness but... one could easily see his excitement etched onto that usually serious face. His large ears pricked right up when he heard the handle to the laundry room door start to jiggle, instantly tending up. Oh shoot he'd be found and his peace and quiet gone! Already starting to pack up and close the pages, he pause when he saw who it was. Oh, Malikah. Relaxing a little, he smoothed out the pages and let them lay on his lap again.
"They're not stinky." He murmured, paying his full attention to his sibling, " were you coming in here for privacy too?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:57 pm
"They're dirty," Malikah corrected in a sing-song, moving to sit on the edge of the pile despite his comments. The hybrid shook his head, wiggling a bit as he tried to get himself comfortable for at least a short stay. If Anubis wanted quiet he could afford that, but it felt a little rude to pop his head in and then immediately leave. He did like his brother after all.
"No, I couldn't find you." He smiled a little at his brother, wiggling his ear tufts. "Everyone is helping Mom make dinner, or playing with our carriages." He shrugged a little. They were both things that he enjoyed, but he did have that little worry over Anubis before. "I thought maybe fluffy Dad accidentally forgot you at school again." He looked a little embarrassed. The days often blended together, so he couldn't remember if Anubis passed through the portal too or not.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:58 pm
He was grateful it was one of his less excitable siblings that had found him. While used to the amped up energy of the household, it did get tiresome and weary causing... and it was hard to keep special things nice, and not destroyed.
Like his precious magazines...
It was surprising, however, to learn that he was actually sought out for... company. It wasn't often that people did that, tending to be left on his own, and lacking any sort of friend. Thus his eyes widened mildly with his shock. A twist of happiness stirred in his stomach, lips pressing to suppress a tiny smile of his own. But.... the sensation dissolved the more his sibling went on.
Honestly, Malikah had every reason to believe what he had. It wasn't uncommon for Anubis to get left or forgotten. While he tried not to let it get to him when it did happen, the little hybrid did bear a bit of sourness due to it. Eyes dropping to the comforts of the shiny pages on his lap, he gave a small shake of his head, "no not today.." he murmured in response. "I just... didn't want my magazines to get ruined." His fingers passed over the pristine kept booklets in gesture.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:59 pm
Malikah's ear tufts twitched the slightest, looking Anubis over for a long moment. "We should hold hands tomorrow when we go," he offered hopefully, noticing the blip in his brother's expression. He didn't mind it, and they often got shuffled about the same classes being the same age. He smiled a little, shifting some more in the pule of clothes.
"Where did you get those?" Malikah asked, tilting his head. He thought he had seen them before, but it wasn't something that he remembered them ever being given. It was slightly rare the kids got personal items that didn't end up in the communal pile eventually but it wouldn't surprise him. "Did you get those shopping with Dad?" The curiosity was genuine at least, the boy leaning back so that his head was against the wall, fluffy tail bunched up at his side.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:00 pm
That simple, sweet suggestion was enough to make Anubis fluff his wings a little with delight. His sibling was... being so comforting. It was a feeling the hybrid relished. Maybe he was a little attention starved.. more than he'd like to admit, or acknowledge. "Ok, that would be nice. Thank you." he murmured quietly... almost bashfully. Scooting a tiny bit closer to his kin, he decided to share his special treasure to Malikah, turning to some of the pages with lots of models posed and wearing exotic clothing.
"Mm some of them when shopping with papa, yeah. A few from school. Some that mom said I could have." he made sure to keep these hidden in his school books, to keep them perfectly pressed and away from prying hands that may tear or wrinkle them. He pointed to a puffy, floral designed jacket, that was riddled with a mix of colourful pastels, "what do you think of this?" he asked... before deciding to rephrase a little, "What... do you think of fashion, Malikah...?" the words came out slowly, and hesitantly, almost as if embarrassed to really bring up the topic. He never did get to talk about his passions.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:01 pm
Malikah accepted this answer, smiling softly. There wasn't a lot their parents forbid them from. Fluffing up at the ruff slightly at his brother moved closer, he accepted Anubis' eagerness to show off his prized possessions. "I think that's something Pyre would wear," he answered at first with a smile, thinking of their highly feminine younger brother. "Or maybe Mom."
Anubis changed his question and Malikah made a little oh sound instead. He had been going down the line picturing everyone he knew in the look. "I think it looks pretty, but if you wear it you'd just get it dirty playing around!" Malikah's response was more positive than critical, not yet sold on the appeal. "Is it like... big kid stuff?" he settled on asking, hoping for Anubis' opinion as it appeared he seemed to know something. Did his brother just like the pretty things, or did he want to be artistic and make stuff? Malikah wasn't sure and his cheeks colored a little in embarrassment too. He loved his brother but sometimes he really didn't pay attention, especially lately when he spent so much time at school with Avelyn instead of his siblings.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:02 pm
After a brief moments hesitation, Anubis Gave a tiny nod in agreement. Yeah he supposed it would look good on them. He had to keep his mind from wandering further down the path of the topic, so as not to get too bothered. Jealousy was a slow seed still maturing inside of him.
But with his rephrasing came a more easy to follow path, smiling readily with his kins astute note. "Yes this would have to be worn for special occasions, I bet. Like a party or a nice dinner maybe." While wearing something so chic day to day was ok... you'd have to keep very cautious of the daily obstacles that might threaten its beauty! "Yeah I guess it is kinda big kid stuff..." he slowly answered. It wasn't like he saw other kids his age rocking this stuff. But who cares. Just cause you don't see something doesn't mean it's not possible!
Fidgeting, he side eyed Malikah, "you won't tell the others about my magazines.... will you?" They were his precious collection after all... and he was certain if the plethora of siblings they had learned of them.... many would seek them out and probably ruin them.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:02 pm
Malikah hummed softly in agreement, showing his continued interest in the topic. "We could find some for us," he suggested, seeing Anubis' gears grind away in his head. Was his brother aspiring to start dressing like this? Was this why he had the magazines on hand? "Then you can take pretty pictures in them for around the house," he smiled a little. Malikah was trying so hard to connect with his brother but it was obvious they weren't quite on the level about the topic right now.
"I won't tell if you don't want me to," he promissed, ear tufts wiggling as he nodded once and then twice. "I'm not sure any of them like reading a whole lot anyway," the hybrid teased, a little half smile on his lips as he leaned forward. "Are... you using them to plan your outfits and stuff?
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:03 pm
Ears perking up at his brothers continued vested interest , his teal eyes lit up with a spark of excitement and surprise. Malikah would join in the budding fashionistas desire for fashion? A sibling of his would actually participate in an activity of his own choosing?? It was too good to be true! A smile graced his face, wings flirting ever so subtly with pleasure, "yes, I know you would look good in quite a lot of things." He murmured in turn. Just the thought of these ideas that were being spun caused Anubis to giggle softly, his usually closed up expression blossoming into a more childlike One.
"Maybe then I could make a picture book with all of them, too." Bashfully peeking at Malikah, "with your pretty fluff and colours, you would be a great model for a lot of the stuff in here." He complimented timidly, uncharacteristic of him. This was nice... having someone to talk to about this.
It was relief that his precious pages would be spared the public use of his large family. He'd worked hard to keep them the way they were! Looking back down at the shiny pages, another small, shy nod was given, "sometimes, yes... and to come up with ideas of my own..."
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:05 pm
Malikah titled his head. "You think so?" he asked in an interested tone, looking down to his dull orange and pink colors. They only worked so well together, he wasn't sure what Anubis thought he could also look good in other than earth tones.
"That would be fun," the boy agreed, noddng a little. "Maybe if you find some old magazines, you can cut them up. Like little paper dolls for your look book," Malikah suggested, always one for arts and crafts. Gently he combed through the fur on his tail, watching curiously as Anubis grew more and more enthusiastic. "I might be too fluffy for a model," he teased in good nature, going to pat his own stomach.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:06 pm
A very brief, but determined nod was given from Anubis, eyes roaming the lovely features his brother sported. There was so much potential there!
At further prospects for his budding and blossoming fashion bug, Anubis continued to light up with the ideas that were being tossed around. Make paper dolls... that would be amazing! Pressing his lips to contain his excitement, not wanting to seem overeager in front of someone, he simply gave fervent little nods of agreement, "I like that idea a lot, Malikah." he softly replied, his delight apparent in the tone of his voice. At his brothers self-deprivation, Anubis was quickly ready to remedy and shoot down such a thought, but was interrupted when he heard the door handle get jiggled. Oh... someone was trying to come in!
Quickly gathering up his magazines, he stuffed them carefully under his shirt, and stood up swiftly. Looking back at his brother, he gave a shy little smile, "Uhm... thank you for.. talking with me. I hope we can do this again sometime." feeling a bit embarrassed, and awkward from such a confession, he quickly opened the door and bolted for his room to hide his precious treasures.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:07 pm
He nodded a little more, turning into a bobble head. He enjoyed encouraging his quieter, softer brother. "Maybe I can cut out some people at school for you, we cut up magazines a lot in my class to make little pictures. I don't think anyone would care," Malikah offered warmly, still petting his soft, striped pink tail.
His ear tufts wiggled at the sound, his eyes drawn immediately to the door too. He moved to stand, struggling in the wayward piling of clothing they had been nested in. Anubis was almost already half way out the door though and Malikah licked his lips, clicking his claws together. "O-okay!" he responded, wondering where Anubis was going to run off to now before dinner. But, before he could comment further, Anubis was gone and another one of their younger siblings was barging in shirtless, looking to loft their soiled dinner shirt into the pile. Quickly Malikah moved to vacate himself too before he would get buried with the rest of the clothes.
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