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 Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:34 pm
It had been over a week since their incident that had stirred up so many feelings and despite revealing more of himself to Nyko, Yunan was back to business as usual. The opening of his pharmacy was prepared for the upcoming week and tonight was going to be a show at the outdoor theater, the very one they had so thoroughly enjoyed before, so that the shooting stars could attract locals who would also be allowed to try the foreign teas from Yunan's store. The event was set up nicely, lanterns from Matori casting soft light throughout the stone amphitheater as dusk started settling over the city, and locals were already trying teas out at the stands Yunan had set up around the place. Cakes from that bakery were even set out at a table as workers shared pieces and information about the store, the samples passing between people along with coins from those who were already interested in purchasing the stock of lotions, soaps, herbal remedies, teas and whatever else they had in stock tonight for the curious crowd.
The biggest event was coming up shortly as there would be a stage performance before the stars began their own show for the guests. Yunan couldn't help but to feel satisfied as he saw that the benches would be full whenever Nyko's performance would begin shortly, the singing set to conclude with the start of the meteor shower. The park was the best place to see the stars, the city lights faded in the background and a lot of work had gone into acquiring the area for tonight. Now he just had to check on the status of the other star in question to make certain he was fine for the event.
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Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:25 pm
At first the incident as all Nyko could think of. Unlike Yunan, Nyko had a much harder time putting his emotions aside and focusing solely on the task at hand. He often acted without thinking which lead to a few more fights with Thessia. Every single one was started over something petty, something he'd normally play off just to keep her happy, but now...now he found himself biting back at her with the same amount of fire she showed him. She didn't like it, naturally, but if anything it helped him to put that night aside.
Of course it was being hosted at the damn amphitheater, though.
A small dressing tent had been erected just behind the stage, hidden by a swarm of carefully placed bushes and flowers. Inside was a flurry of Belrean natives scurrying around for last minute preparations. Musicians were tuning their instruments, a few sorcerers were practicing minor spells to further illuminate his natural glow upon the stage, and Nyko himself was in the process of applying a specialty kohl to his eyes. Under his breath he was running lines from one of the songs he had prepared specifically for the night. A few were his more popular works, but there were a couple that were entirely new. It was a risk given the weight of the event but the matorian had full confidence that it would only add to the magic.
Leaning forward, Nyko propped his left leg atop the makeup table and got as close to the mirror as possible. He was already decked out in his costume for the evening and his hair was perfectly quaffed. Since he didn't trust anyone else not to poke his eyes the last bits of getting ready, mainly the makeup portion, were done entirely by him.
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:55 pm
Of course Nyko would look pristine. Yunan found himself admiring the other man as he quietly entered the room. His amber gaze was sharp but he kept quiet as to not distract Nyko from finishing his makeup. In the meantime the hybrid shifted to make certain the staff had even left a pitcher of water and a glass for the singer to use before and after the performance. Food would come later once his part was finished, including cake slices that Yunan had saved for him.
Still, he was not one to wait forever and eventually Yunan cleared his throat with a cough. "Almost ready?"
[Sabra Knight]
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:03 pm
Nyko leaned back to look over his masterpiece. Some nights he wasn't nearly as precise as others, depending on performance he was set to give, but since this was in an amphitheater he needed something that would play off the stars. It couldn't be too over the top, either, so that when it was all over he could mingle normally...
Just as he'd leaned in to take care of an errant wing around his eyelid Nyko noticed a familiar figure in the mirror's reflection. If that wasn't enough to get his attention the cough was, but it wasn't as if it was going to make him move faster. "You want what you paid for, right?" Finally satisfied, he leaned back, angled his head this way and that before turning around.
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Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:04 pm
"Fair enough." Replied Yunan with a satisfied look whenever Nyko turned around. The hybrid did tilt his head after a thoughtful moment, approaching so that he could inspect the masterpiece more closely before giving an approving nod. It was hard not to tease the other man, his fingers itching to grip his face for a better inspection but Yunan settled for just lingering a breath away before finally taking a step back. Yunan's own eyes were lined in a darker kohl with his hair arranged in those tidy braids, his attire resembling some noble's attire from Oba in Matori colors so that he could stand out even more against the sea of Belreans. It was one thing to adopt the more casual Belrean styles while staying within the city but another thing to advertise the foreign flare of his merchandise by wearing more Oban and Matori based attire tonight.
"The most important thing is the voice though I have plenty of confidence in that as well." Yunan continued, straightening his own silks again to give his traitorous hands something to do other than imagining roaming over something else. "After the performance...do you intend to stay and watch the stars?" Yunan casually asked as his fingers ran over some of the things laying on the dressing counter, his attention seemingly on them even though he was fully aware of the other man in the room. Even if he wanted to hear yes technically Nyko was not hired to stay after his performance. What happened after the singing was completely up to the Matori.
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:12 am
Seeing Yunan trussed up in his finest garb was an alluring sight. When the hybrid leaned closer Nyko resisted the urge to bait him, to potentially make a scene that wouldn't benefit their image in the least, but the hustle of bodies around them kept him in check. While they had a little pocket of privacy near Nyko's table there were still others around, and so many more outside.
"If that's all then have no fear; my voice is in peak condition for tonight." Nyko smirked and turned his eyes to those fingers ghosting over his vanity table. Would he stay? Technically he had only signed on off the performance, a few meet and greats, and little else. A free meal, some gold and then...done.
"Depends, I guess." Nyko leaned back against the table and instead of merely keeping one leg upon it's surface the matorian scooted so he was sitting ontop it instead. "I wasn't invited to stay so I don't know if I would be welcome."
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Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:45 pm
"Mmmhmm." Yunan didn't even seem ruffled by the response and instead found himself chuckling. "I would assume that if you're performing then you'd be welcome to stay as long as you'd like. Considering I rented the venue I would be surprised if you didn't already assume you were invited." He gave a slight shrug of his shoulders before twisting around the table as if to check on his own image in the mirror. He had already been out in the crowd and speaking with sponsors for at least an hour before this and it was always nice to check his own appearance for when he went back into the midst of things.
"It would be rather unfortunate to watch the stars alone, especially with the meal I set aside in case I did have company." He added with a glance towards Nyko. "But I won't make you stay if you're against the idea." It was dangerous, considering the environment and the memories there, but at the same time Yunan wanted to take the risk. Who would care if they disappeared to enjoy the stars in a more private area while the rest of the watchers were entranced by the meteor shower? Everyone else would either be occupied cleaning up the venue or enjoying themselves. Not that he planned on doing anything too rash, it would just be nice to relax after a long day of work.
[4/7]
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Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 5:42 pm
"Assumptions are a little presumptuous, don't you think?" Nyko questioned with a pointed look. "I've been events like this my entire life and no one's ever invited the staff to drink the wine." In Belrea it was a customary thing; if an invitation was given then it was alright, but more often than not the performers had their own parties backstage. In Oba it had been the equivalent of watching a pack of telma dance for one's amusement before being shoved into the back of a cage. All in all Nyko didn't like to presume, but this wasn't exactly a 'normal' scenario...
"Well, if you went to all that trouble then I guess it would be pretty rude of me to say no." It wasn't unlike the matorian to be near ravenous after a performance and free food wasn't something he'd been raised to turn down. Besides, a chance to relax away from prying eyes might be the thing he needed to cool off. Then again, that's exactly what had happened the last time he was out here...
"You know what they say about falling stars in Oba though, right?"
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:47 am
"Fair enough." Yunan replied with a small chuckle. It would be awkward, yes? Still, he would believe Nyko would find a way to partake in anything that he truly wanted. The hybrid studied the Matori, a small smile crossing his lips at the acceptance of his offer. "It would be a shame indeed." He agreed thoughtfully before the next question earned his attention once more. What was it about falling stars in Oba? Yunan pursed his lips as he pondered the question before pouring two glasses of water, one for himself and the other for the singer.
Walking over so that he could hand the glass to Nyko, Yunan finally relented and admitted that he couldn't recall. Perhaps he simply hadn't cared to even try to learn much of Oban culture, save for whatever benefited him. "It honestly escapes me. Some Matori consider them tears from the moon goddess, each glimmering drop powerful enough to grant a wish if found later as touching the ground changes them into stone. What is it that they say in Oba?"
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 12:54 pm
Nyko took the glass of water like a glass of fine chardonnay and clinked his cup against Yunan's before taking a sip. "Wishes, huh? I bet that would be pretty magical. The thought, that is, and also seeing falling stars over the ocean." He'd never been to Matori himself, but the stories that were tossed around among the 'servants' had always been like fairytales. Endless beaches, enough fish to feed a nation, and stars that went on forever...
"In Oba it's said that seeing falling stars with someone means great fortune-" Nyko took another drink out of his glass, and looked over the rim, "-in a romantic sense."
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:45 pm
"Well maybe if you're fortunate enough you'll get to see stars falling into Matori's oceans." Yunan gave a slight shrug of the shoulders as if he wasn't too concerned by the idea but his gaze lingered over Nyko. Maybe one day he would get to see the beaches that Yunan held so dear. It would be nice to enjoy a night under the stars that wasn't so cluttered with so many earthlings within the city walls.
"Oh? Do you feel like that's true?" Yunan's lips curved upwards mischievously as he took a sip out of his own glass. Even if there were others nearby it did no harm to play this game. "Would you believe that there's great fortune for romance tonight because of the Belrean stars, bard? If given the chance to decide the outcome of the star's blessings I wonder how many would pick romance over riches or the like." what would he choose for himself? Even Yunan wasn't certain some days...not with so many things changing around him.
[6/7]
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 7:36 pm
Did he?
Nyko had only ever seen falling stars once in his life. He remembered being woken up in the middle of the night by his best friend, sneaking away to the roof and huddling under a thread bare blanket in the desert chill just to see them. To this day he wasn't entirely sure if the stories were truthful or not. At that time he'd thought they were. In his eyes he was going to be friends forever and his future was endless, but now...Now only one of the two had come true.
Still, it had been a prophecy of romance and that hadn't been the case then. Maybe it was different now?
"If I had to choose between the two I'm not sure which one I'd pick." Nyko answered playfully. "A life without love sounds horrible, but I've slept on the streets far too many times to say no to a handful of gold." Setting his glass aside, however, brought the hybrid's earlier statement to mind. "By Matorian standards, though, I could make a wish. So, why not ask for both? You didn't say anything about a limit."
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:04 am
A chuckle escaped Yunan's lips. "Fair enough." He replied as he strode past Nyko, his hand grazing across the Matori's waist for a brief moment as he paused. "I do appreciate someone that has enough ambition to get everything they desire." He mused, his golden gaze skimming across Nyko's face thoughtfully before he broke away once more as to not arouse anyone's interest. All Yunan could do now was prepare for the performance and the meteor shower afterwards.
The northern venue, just above the stage will be the area. Good luck tonight." He called out with a slight wave of his hand before disappearing from the room and joining back in with the crowd once more. Yunan had business to attend to at the moment so that he could enjoy other pleasantries later. And for once he truly was looking forward to enjoying some shooting stars.
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:15 pm
"That's just fancy talk for saying you like greedy bitches." Nyko smirked, reaching down to give Yunan's hand a forceful tug before the hybrid could walk away. It was an incredibly bold move with non of the subtly that Yunan had displayed, but Nyko didn't really care. If those around them couldn't read between the lines then how was that his problem?
Plus, the best performances needed a little kindling for the inferno.
Before letting the other man go, Nyko leaned forward for a little n** of the other man's ear and pushed away. "Northern venue? I'll be there." If it hadn't been for the Geian stage hand at his side then Nyko may have been in trouble, but as it stood he had a good reason to bail out. With his blood thrumming, the matorian turned his back to his dressing room and prepared himself mentally for the performance of a lifetime.
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