| (In a park somewhere in southern California...) Cerule: *swings down from a tree* Xander: *flinches, doesn't say anything...looks her over* Cerule: *blinks...hadn't noticed him...mulls his scent over* Xander: Uh...hi? Cerule: Hello...*pulls leaves out of her hair* Xander: ...you do that often? Cerule: *pauses...pulls a dry leaf of an obviously different kind of her hair...that last episode's evidence* Mmhmmm...must've missed that one... Xander: Hmmm...seen better landings? Cerule: Some better...some much worse. *grins and runs her fingers over a scar under her chin* Xander: Ah. *runs a hand through his hair* So...I suppose I should introduce myself. I'm Xander. Xander Collins. *offers his hand* Cerule: *takes the offered hand and shakes it* Cerule Na'Kat... Xander: *raises eyebrow at the interesting name* Hmmm...Cerule...that's cool...is it foreign? Cerule: No, just uncommon and all...kind of obsolete...Xander's not familiar either... Xander: If you watch Buffy it is...*grins* So many people reference it to that guy... Cerule: *laughs* I don't watch much TV, so I wouldn't know... Xander: Don't watch much either...the voices in my head won't let me...*half-hearted smile* Cerule: *wry grin* Oh? I suppose they're as-time-consuming as TV Xander: Not really...you get used to it...*smile fades* I suppose it's easier with just one... Cerule: Mm, I suppose...I can't compare. I argue with myself, but it's one-sided. Xander: Perfectly normal. I do that as well. I suppose everyone does...even...well...nevermind... Cerule: *raises an eyebrow* Even what? Xander: Um...well...I suppose...well...*scratches the back of his head* The other personality...*looks down at his feet* Cerule: Ah, I see. *grins* We've all got our odd points. Xander: Yeah...*weak smile* Not many people know though. Not even my parents...well...perhaps they suspect something is wrong, but... Cerule: Ah, parents...what a joy... Xander: Yes...I suppose...I never had much problem with mine... Cerule: Me either...I think... Xander: *raises an eyebrow* You think? Cerule: *mumbles* Don't remember them...much... Xander: Oh..well...*scratches back of his head* What happened? Not to be nosy...you don't have to tell me of course... Cerule: Dunno actually...I can hardly remember them...I was raised in a church...*shrugs* Xander: Oh...well...are we talking nuns? Cerule: *laughs merrily* Definitely not... Xander: *chuckles* Alright...just wondering. So...what brings you here? Cerule: Eh...good trees, actually. It's a nice place for those. Xander: Oh...right. *grins* I prefer to stay on the ground *fiddles with something in his pocket* Cerule: *picks up clicking sounds but says nothing about it* Eh, yeah, guess the ground's okay too... Xander: Well, I prefer it...I'm not the most nimble person...*still fiddling with something in his pocket...seems to just now realize that he's been doing so, takes out a black lighter, looks at it quizically, slight flash of fear in his eyes, then expression is neutral again...calmly puts lighter back in his pocket...another weak smile* Not sure how that got in there...*nervous laugh* Cerule: *chuckles and filches the lgihter, having lots of pick pocketing practice...though it's kinda obvious from the front in broad daylight ^^ clicks it experimentally* Xander: Hmm...another pyro I see? (Blaze: See, we're not all that bad...) *under his breath* Shut up... Cerule: *flicks lighter closed* Not after you've seen a forest. Xander: Well...I suppose that's better than some. (Blaze: Ah...that's no fun...) ((Hey, the stuff in parentheses is what Blaze, his split personality is saying...it's all in his head, k?)) *under his breath* Leave me alone... Cerule: ((Got it ^^)) *thought she heard something* Here...*flips him the lighter* Xander: *catches it in both hands* Thanks. *shoves it in his pocket* I really don't do much with it (Blaze: But I do...) *gives a slight wince* Cerule: Something bothering you? *tosses her two loose braids over her shoulder* Xander: Uh...yeah...headache...I get them a lot *looks at floor...not too good at lying* Cerule: *grins slyly* Not the kind that Advil can cure... Xander: Yeah...unfortunately...*another weak smile* Cerule: *ruffles his hair* Xander: Hey...*pokes her nose* Cerule: *snatches his finger* Gotcha! Xander: *gasps* I have been vanquished! (Blaze: And so easily too...) Cerule: *lets his finger go with an innocent look O:)* Xander: Thank you. The pain was just horrible...(Blaze: I hope you're kidding...) Cerule: Oops, sorry...*examines own hand* Couldn't have been me doing it... Xander: I was kidding....guess I should work on my "kidding voice"...don't talk to too many poeple... Cerule: Dun worry. I was kidding too...*punches his shoulder playfully* Xander: Obviously I need to work on interpretting the "kidding voice" as well. *grins* Cerule: *chuckles* Xander: *smiles* Jeez...it's been quite a while since I've talked to someone like this...(Blaze: You could talk to me...) Cerule: Yeah, same here...well, you're like the second this year... Xander: Alright...well...maybe not that bad...*grins* Going to school helps a bit... Cerule: Oh yeah...where do you go? Xander: At the (insert name of some high school in California here). It's just a few blocks down. You? Cerule: *chuckles* No where, I'm out of school now...well out of school... Xander: Oh...well...you don't look it... Cerule: *laughs* Oh...sorry...I don't even live here, but I like it here so I come back once in a while... Xander: Ah...where do you live? Cerule: Somehwere outside of the London district...England I mean. Xander: Oh...that's cool...(Blaze: Oh...I like Brits...don't you?) *blushes* Cerule: *raises an eyebrow with a grin* Wha-at? Xander: Wha? Uh...*blushes more* N-nothing... Cerule: No, tell me! ^^ Xander: Nothing...really...*looks at ground and shuffles feet* Cerule: Liar, liar face on fire *chuckles* I'm not forcing it outta you though... Xander: Yeah...okay...I'm not too good at lying either... Cerule: *grins* Yeah, I can tell...but that's okay...honesty is good... Xander: Well...not always...(Blaze: Or she would know about me.) Cerule: Okay *shrugs* Made your point... Xander: Yeah...so...how long are you staying here? Cerule: *checks watch* Approximately 8 more hours... Xander: *blinks* Hours? How long have you been here? Cerule: Like...an hour. *tugs braid thoughtfully* I think. Xander: *more blinks* An hour? How? *confuzzled* Cerule: *chuckles* 'parently I'm the better liar. Xander: Obviously...so...I take it you're not going to tell me how... Cerule: *beams* Nope! Xander: *laughs* Perfectly fine...I completely understand...(Blaze: I don't...) Cerule: *chuckles* I really haven't been here in a while...what is there to do? Xander: Many things...this is California after all. For one, there's surfing...insanely packed movie theaters...swimming pools...movie stars...*grins* Cerule: *snaps fingers* Oh yeah, surfing! Xander: You surf? To be competely honest, I suck at it...never been able to do it...guess I lack the balance... Cerule: *laughs* Nah, I was so enthusiastic about it 'cause I've always been meaning to learn, and I forgot to... Xander: Oh...wish I could teach you. I would if I could...without breaking my back in the process... Cerule: No worries...I'd be missing most of my teeth by the time I got it down! Xander: Hehe...and that would be a real problem wouldn't it? Cerule: Yeah...no teeth=bad. Xander: *grins* You're going to be missing a few meals... Cerule: ((He doesn't know I'm a vampire! -_-;)) Not but for the sake of baby food! ^^ Xander: ((Just a hunch)) Right...and apple sauce and a couple of ice packs... Cerule: And ibuprofen, and don't forget the whining! *slightly unnerved but trying not show it* Xander: Oh yes...but I was never much of a whiner...*picks up on it, but doesn't press any further* ((Sucha difference between Cerule and Jace... Jace: I'm a vampire! Cerule: *very unnerved*)) Cerule: Yeah, it's a bad habit that everbody ought to break...((lol)) Xander: I never really was...guess 'cause I was...er...never really...alone... Cerule: Mm, always watched... Xander: Hmmm...in a way... Cerule: Care to elaborate? *leans on tree* Xander: I suppose...that is...if you plan on keeping it to yourself... Cerule: Of course! *chuckles* Don't have anyone to tell it to... Xander: Hmm...that lonely huh? Of course, you may be perfectly fine with that. Anyways...*taps head* As I said before...I have a bit of a problem...(Blaze: Problem?) If you know what I mean. I'm not exactly by myself up there... (Blaze: Finally...we get to the introductions...) Cerule: Oh, well, who else is up there then? Xander: Well...my darker half...(Blaze: Let me out..) *under his breath* No. Cerule: *smiles sarcastically* Can't hurt me, if he wants a day in the park let 'im out and then lock him up again...*drops her kinda mean tone* oops...bad habit. But anyway *waves hand casually* I don't mind meeting him. Xander: Well...I don't know...*a bit taken a back* I can't control his actions. In fact, I'm not even aware of what he's doing. I completely black out. So...I'm not sure if I should...(Blaze: Ah...come on I haven't been out in so long...please?) I-I'm not-- (Blaze: I won't do anything...I...I give you my word...) Can I really trust you? (Blaze: Have I ever gone against my word?) No, but--(Blaze: Then you have no reason not to...) Well...*sighs* alright...*very worried* Yeah, well...I'll see you later Cerule...*under his breath* I hope...(Blaze: You will...now let me out) Alright...alright...*sighs...closes his auburn eyes breifly, then opens them again...they are now a much brighter shade of red* Blaze: Hello. *flashes a grin* It's Cerule isn't it? *eyes run up and down her figure...pausing at those usual places (HENTAI!!!!)* I'm Blaze. Cerule: *raises an eyebrow* Yep, that's my name...*offers her hand* Blaze: *takes it, but instead of shaking it, he kisses it* Pleasure. *grins* ((He has a thing for grinning if you haven't noticed ^^)) Cerule: Same. Enjoying your day out? Blaze: Yes, I think so...and I'm with such beautiful company too...*winks* Cerule: *chuckles darkly* Imagine anything looks better from your own set of eyes... Blaze: Yes...I'll have my way soon though...just a matter of time...*smirks* Cerule: *raises the other eyebrow* Oh? Blaze: Oh...nothing that you need to concern yourself with. *sticks hand in pocket, pulls out the lighter, starts to flick it open and shut, stops with the flame burning, runs his hand across it slowly* Cerule: *crosses arms and leans against tree* What if I choose to do so? Blaze: You won't...*continues to flick the lighter* that is...if you know what's good for you. Cerule: *laughs* Really? Why not? Blaze: Because...*grabs her chin gently with a thumb and an index finger* No one messes with me. Cerule: *eyes narrow in a dangerous smile* And why not? *traces her nails thoughtfully across his hand* Blaze: Because--things can get...dangerous...*catches her lips in his* ((I had to do it)) Cerule: *chuckles...disentangling her lips* That the best you can do? ((Personality requires O:) )) Blaze: ((Youre' asking for it...whatever is written after this is all your fault ^^)) No way. I can give you MUCH (emphasis on this word) better...*kisses her again, harder this time...tongue action...LOTS of it...hands run down her sides, ass, down to mid thigh...works his way back up again...lips find her neck, kisses, teeth lock upon it briefly, more kisses, then rests his head on her shoulder...breathing a bit quicker* How's that? (German couple also in the park sitting in the background on a checkered blanket: "Well, that was quick.") Cerule: *one-sided grin* Not bad...*thinks: "Well, that was quick..." turns her head to look at him out of the corner of her eye* Well, I've decided to make it my concern...*leaves him to interpret that as he will. Adds:* that's not related to the...danger... Blaze: Aw...that's no fun...hmmm...you have, have you? And how do you propose to get it out of me? *leans up against the tree, arms crossed* Cerule: Hmm, I don't know...*snaps out a switchblade from nowhere and twirls it casually between two fingers* Blaze: Oh? Is that all? *flicks lighter off and on once again* Cerule: All? *twirls the blade up and catches it again* I don't know...what did you have in mind? Blaze: *raises an eyebrow, looks her over again* Nothing along those lines. *watches the blade* Girls shouldn't play with knives you know... Cerule: *neutral expression* Why not? Blaze: Oh no...don't take it like that. I was just joking. I actually could care less if you carried around a 20 ft. katana (if that's possible) In fact, I think girls and knives are a sexy combination...not to mention very kinky...*grins* Cerule: *smirks* Oh really...I'm not sure whether that'd be the truth or not...*snaps the blade closed* So, about Xander... Blaze: Oh...it is...*grins* Hmm...what about him? Cerule: *tosses closed blade up once and catches it, puts in pocket* What are you planning? Blaze: Planning? Oh...that...well, to be perfectly honest...I'm not entirely sure...*messes with the lighter once more* Cerule: *grins* Oh. So, where is he now? Blaze: *points to head* Somewhere in there...but I'm not entirely sure where... Cerule: *nods* So you're just kinda stuck back there most of the time? Blaze: Yep...but he disappears completely when I take over. Well...not completely...but almost. Cerule: Hmmm...were you always there? *slightly amused at interviewing an alter-personality* This is interesting...and...what color are your eyes? *grabs his chin and looks at them* That happens naturally? *slightly fangy grin...fingers are cold* Blaze: Yes, I was always there...they're red...and yes it does...*shivers slightly* Cerule: *slightly perplexed--keeps forgetting she's cold* Hm, that's weird...well, not really, but it's unusual... Blaze: Yes, I suppose it is. Now I have a question...are you naturally deathly cold? Cerule: Am I? *holds own hand to own cheek* Uh...Oh! Right...er... Blaze: Hmmm...hiding something are we? Cerule: You pretty much already frisked me, so you'd know... Blaze: It's what I do, but that doesn't tell me anything...what are you exactly? Cerule: *chuckles* Does it matter? Blaze: Yes. You owe me...and Xander... Cerule: True, true...*grins, pushing fangs out slightly* You get three guesses...if you don't get it I'm going to laugh and fwop you with a...a marshmellow! *realizes she doesn't have a marshmellow on her at this moment* ...or whatever... Blaze: Hmmm...oh...I don't know...*grins* Perhaps...a faery? Cerule: One down...*checks for wings* Definitely not... Blaze: *chuckles* Just kidding...I figured you were a vampire...you've slipped a couple times you know... Cerule: Visibly, I know...but what are you going to do about it if you know? *shrugs with a grin* Blaze: Nothing...I was just curious... Cerule: Like everyone else in creation... Blaze: *laughs* I can imagine... Cerule: So...anyway...how long are you staying? Blaze: I don't know...he'll begin to bug me after a while...faintly though... Cerule: He still napping then? Blaze: Yep...his problem not mine... Cerule: Awww...*checks watch* 6 more hours... Blaze: That's all ya got? So...what should we do in that time? *grins* Cerule: Hmm...well, it's almost lunch time. Let's all three go out for subs? or something like that? Blaze: Three? Nope, just two...and that sounds good. There's a Subway (Eat Fresh!) up the street... Cerule: *sighs* Okay...so Xander misses out on the fun...but he gets to come back before I leave. *shakes finger at him* Now let's go! Blaze: Well, I think I'll leave anyhow...going on out to Subway is not exactly my style. So...*lips meet hers briefly* I'll see ya around babe...*blinks slowly...opens his eyes again and they're back to their usual auburn color* Xander: *blink, blink* Huh? *looks at Cerule blankly, then realization spreads across his face...slaps his forehead* Oh, right! You're okay! He really didn't do anything...wow...so...what'd I miss? Cerule: Yep, unharmed! You didn't miss much of anything at all, actually. We just blabbed to each other...I'm sure he'll tell you if he feels it's important *rolls eyes* Xander: *relieved sigh* That's good...what? (response to the rolling of eyes) Cerule: Just saying we didn't talk about anything "deep and meaningful" *puts back of hand to forehead dramatically* Xander: *laughs* Oh, well...knowing Blaze, I wouldn't expect anything "deep and meaningful" *grins* So, that's it? Really? I'm shocked... Cerule: Yep, that's it...planing to walk up to Subway though...Blaze said it wasn't quite his...style... Xander: *cracks up* Heck no. Definitely not a Subway sort of guy. *still laughing* Cerule: *grins* Yeah, he didn't strike me as one. Well, shall we go? Xander: Yep...*stomach rumbles* Definitely hungry. Cerule: *starts up the street...blending pretty well with faded jeans and a tank top* I assume by "up the street" he meant this way... Xander: Yep, you're right. I'm just surprised he knew...*grins* Cerule: *chuckles* Yeah...*gets to the Subway and goes in* Whatcha in the mood for? Xander: Um...that chicken teriyaki thing looks good...it's been quite a while since I've been here. What do you want? And just so you know...*pulls out of wallet* ...I'm buying... Cerule: Aww...come off it...*nudges him playfully* Thank you...I'm just gonna get one of those little deli things... Xander: Alright...*tells the dude behind the counter what they want, he gives them their sandwiches* So, you want to take it outside, or stay in here? Cerule: Outside sounds good to me if that's okay... Xander: Yes...I was hoping you'd say that. Should we go back to the park or snag a bench nearby? Cerule: How 'bout a bench? Change of scenery! Xander: Okay...wherever you want to go. Lead the way. Cerule: *sits down on the nearest bench* How's that? Xander: Fine by me...*sits down beside her and unwraps his sandwich..takes a bite* Cerule: *eats slowly, people-watching* Xander: Hmmm...*smiles* You eat like a bird...(NORMAN ALERT!) Cerule: *grins* Haven't had tuna in a good long time...haven't had a good sandwich lately either. Xander: Oh...I see...savoring the moment...*takes another bite* you see, I live off stuff like this...well...on a less healthier level...*chuckles a bit* Hmmm...do you just not get out much? Cerule: *shakes head, swallowing* Yeah, I 'm not out and about much with people. Xander: Why not? Cerule: *shrugs* I keep to myself... Xander: *nods* I understand... Cerule: *overly cheerful* Okay! Xander: *taken aback by the sudden cheerfulness* Cerule: *chuckles* Nevermind... Xander: No, what? Cerule: Usually people pry about everything...you're just..."I understand" Xander: Ah...well...it's just not my styleto pry... Cerule: Good for you. Xander: *smirks...takes last bite* Cerule: *finishes sandwich* Well, what now? Xander: Um...you wanna head back to my place? Cerule: Sure, I can't stay very long though *wonders if Blaze is listening* Xander: Alright...it's just a few blocks down. *takes off* Cerule: 'kay. *walks after him* ((Note: We're about to loose hold of the RP right about here...it's really stupid and...well...bad...but it's funny, so I decided to leave it)) Xander: *we're walking...we're walking...Hi Ho...Hi Ho...it's off to work we go...* Cerule: ((*twonks him*)) *plays with braid...still walking...still walking* Xander: Well...here we are...my house...*points to the house* Cerule: *waves at the house* Hi, house! Xander: Alright...shall we go in? Cerule: Sure! ((we resume to the normal...more serious atmosphere here...hehe...told ya it was pretty bad...^^)) Xander: Okay...*takes her inside, parents aren't home, gives a tour, takes her to his room* Well, that's about it...not exactly Buckingham Palace, but it's home. *crashes on the bed...the room is almost split, as if two poeple live in there...one on one side...another on the other* Cerule: *prods bed* Wow, that's really soft...*crashes on the floor* Xander: Um...*looks over the edge of the bed* You okay? Cerule: *nods* Mmhmm! Xander: Um...have something against soft things? Cerule: I just like some support, s'all! Xander: Oh..well...*rolls onto the floor* Mind if I join you? Cerule: Not at all, if you're comfortable down here... Xander: Absolutely...(Blaze: *chuckles*) *cocks head to the side* Hmm? (Blaze: We have a bit of a crush don't we?) Huh? *blushes* No... Cerule: *makes a face* What's he saying now? Xander: Oh...nothing..(Blaze: *laughs*) *still blushing* Cerule: *rolls her eyes* Stow it, Blaze... Xander: *blinks...red eyes* And why should I? *blinks again...auburn eyes...shakes head* Shut up! Cerule: Knock it off, Blaze...*growls* Xander: I hate it when he does that...*puts head in hands* Cerule: *rubs his shoulder gently, at least remembering no to touch his bare skin--she hasn't been around people, this close, in a long time and often forgets her coldness* Because you're bothering Xander, that's why... *says this quietly, and watches him kinda sadly* Xander: *head still in hands* He won't listen...he's...oh God, I'm sorry... Cerule: For what? You needn't apologize... Xander: Yes, I do...it's...I need more control over him...I should dominate...not HIM. Cerule: No, you don't need to. *sighs looking around the room* Xander: Alright, so maybe I don't need to apologize, but I do need to get control over this. *notices her gaze, but doesn't comment...knows the questions are coming anyhow* Cerule: Do as you must... *falls back into a spread-eagled position on the floor* Xander: *lies down on his side...props head up wtih hand* I'm glad you don't mind...it...scares everyone else... Cerule: *chuckles* I scare everyone else... Xander: *laughs* Hmm...well...you don't scare me...never did...unless you count when you first jumped down from that tree...*grins* Cerule: *grins* That does tend to startle people...*sighs* I told Blaze...guess I should tell you too... Xander: Tell me what? (Blaze: Heh heh...Faery!) *puzzled look* Faery? Cerule: *laughs loudly like I just did...less obnoxiously tho ^^* I'm a faery! No...no really...*attempts to pull a straight face* I'm a vampire... Xander: ...*raises eyebrows* Really...? Cerule: *finally achieves straight face* Yes... Xander: ...oh... Cerule: Yeah. Xander: ...you're not kidding are you? Cerule: Not at all...ask Blaze. Xander: ...wow...the thought had crossed my mind...but...you mean...there are really vampires...? (Blaze: Of course!) Cerule: Certainly...*tempted to prove it...fangs slide out on their own, and she sighs and shows them to him* Xander: *sits up quickly* O_O Wow...*speechless* Cerule: *is trying to coax them into retracting* Xander: *still speechless* Cerule: *attempts to shove fangs back in* Xander: Um...having trouble? Cerule: *giggles* Yeah...I'm kinda hungry... Xander: Oh...*wary look, tries to hide it* Cerule: Oh! Don't worry, I won't bite you...err...unless you aske me to...which I doubt you will ^^ Xander: Oh..*relieved* Okay...I'm curious though...what exactly does it...feel like? Cerule: I don't know, myself...It's suppose to be ecstasy though...I rarely bite peoplee, and when I do *cringes* I usually don't have a nice lengthly conversation with them afterwards... Xander: Oh, right...well...guess I'll pass then...(Blaze: Awww...) Cerule: ^^ *nods with that expression on her face* Xander: So...anyways... Cerule: *checks watch* Can't stay a whole ton longer... Xander: Oh right...*smacks forehead* Apparition! *just now made this connection* Cerule: Good boy... Xander: Where's my dog treat? *sad puppy face* Cerule: *shoves hands in pockets...comes out with a switchblade, pocket knife, screw driver, crumbled bills, and a package of dried cherries* No idea... Xander: *pokes dried cherries* Cerule: Oh, yeah...forgot about those...bought them the other day...*pops one of them into his mouth* Better get going...for now...I need a snack, a nap, and the sweet sound of near silence in a golden forest...*stretches and yawns* Xander: *blushes a bit when she pops the cherry in his mouth* Oh...so you're taking off now? (Blaze: Aw...and I thought he was actually getting somewhere...) *closes eyes slowly...trying to ignore Blaze...and resisting the urge to smack himself hard on the head* Well...okay...I'll see ya around right? Cerule: Sure, maybe I'll stop by next weekend...*stands up slowly and stretches, then offers him a hand in getting up* Xander: *takes it and is hoisted up* Okay...that's cool... Cerule: *shoulder bump handshake* I'll see you. Bye Xander...*sighs* Bye Blaze. Xander: Bye...(Blaze: Hey, lemme out!) Fine...*blinks red eyes* Blaze: Bye, babe...*catches her lips in his once again* I'll miss you...*eyes sweep over her figure again* All of you...*grins* Cerule: *grins back* I'll see you soon...you gonna let him back out or should I go ahead and leave? Blaze: I will...*sighs, blinks* Xander: Huh? Wow...he actually left...and you're still here...*very bewildered* Cerule: *chuckles* See you...*apparates out with a slight pop* Xander: ...bye...*collapses on the bed with a sigh* (Next Weekend...) Blaze: *sits under a tree in the park...flicking the lighter...open, closed...open, closed* Cerule: *drops an acorn onto the hand holding the lighter* Shouldn't play with those...*is in the tree* Blaze: *looks up* Just like you shouldn't play with knives...*grins* I thought you'd be here today. Cerule: Mmhmm...*drops down from the tree and tugs her braids, making sure they're tight* Good to see you. Xander know where you are? Blaze: *shoves the light in his pocket...laughs* He hasn't known where I...or where he...has been for the past three days... Cerule: *raises eyebrows, then lowers them challengingly* Blaze...where is Xander? Blaze: Oh...he's around... Cerule: Around where? Blaze: *taps head* Here...somewhere...what? Did you honestly miss him that much? Cerule: I missed both of you. But I want to know what's going on. *cold emphasis on each of the last three words* Blaze: *laughs* I'm touched...at first I thought you were disappointed to see me...and to answer your question...nothing. I'm just...taking over--if you will--for a little while... Cerule: Not disappointed, just surprised. *prods his shoudler* Did you just let yourself out and then stay out? Blaze: Yep, pretty much...and I'm glad you're not disappointed to see me...*winks* Cerule: *smirks* Of course I'm not disappointed to see you...I've been looking forward to it. I am, however, kinda disappointed not to see Xander. Blaze: Well, that's good. Sorry, but I doubt you'll be seeing him this time... Cerule: Why not? Blaze: Because...I intend on staying as long as I can. Cerule: *taken aback* ... *wish this-could-happen voice* Can't you get your own body...? Blaze: ...no...I can't... Cerule: *feels silly getting emotional about this considering how many people she's seen die...but one cold tear courses down her cheek* Hey...*a bit taken aback* It's okay...he's still here...*takes her in his arms* Cerule: *rests her head on his shoulder* Blaze: *strokes her hair* Shh...it's okay... Cerule: *swallows and falls quiet* Blaze: *still stroking her hair* Good...good... Cerule: *wipes her cheek* I lose everyone I ever meet...sooner or later... Blaze: Yes...I guess you do...unless they're like you...there are others right? Cerule: *nods, pulling away* Yes...there must still be others...I...haven't found them. Blaze: *reluctantly lets her go* Really? Well, I'm sorry to say that I don't know anyone like you...I...don't get out much...*sighs* Cerule: And now Xander won't either... Blaze: Yes...he will...I will get pulled back eventually...I'm still not dominant... Cerule: *chuckles weakly* He's probably terrified right now... Blaze: No...he's unaware...floating in a dreamy sort of state. He will become aware though...his sleepong whispers will get louder...and I'll get pulled back...into darkness again...*looks away* (Ah look! Blaze is being manipulative!) Cerule: *reaches out and puts her hand on his cheek, turning his face towards her so she can see him* It's dark for you too...I wish it didn't have to be like...this... Blaze: Well...it is...and nothing can be done...*reaches out and pulls back some stray hairs from her face* Cerule: *reaches up and presses his fingers in hers gently, then lets them go, looking out into the trees* Blaze: Hm? Cerule: I dunno what to do next...*shrugs, laughing weakly* Blaze: Hmm...well...I have a couple of ideas...*grins* Cerule: *still looking off distantly* Oh? Blaze: *has gotten closer...lips very close to her ear* Yes...I do... Cerule: Ah...I think I know what you mean now...*one hand drifts up to stroke his cheek* Blaze: Good...*lips meet hers...pulls away* This isn't the place... Cerule: (German couple sits on a checkered blanket: "Sheist! Not again!") *sensing no one else is near/watching (except the German couple ^^), she enfolds him in her arms, fading them both slowly into his room* You're right...but is there even a right time for it? For us? Blaze: No...but does it really matter? We might as well enjoy something in life right? (he wants to get laid really badly...^^) Cerule: In all my hundreds of years I've never seemed to make a lasting difference in anyone's life...perhaps...it's time I tried to live not thinking of the losses *tilts her head up and catches his lips in hers, arms still wrapped loosely aroun his shoulders* Blaze: Yeah...I think it's time too...*wraps arms around her waist...kisses harder* Cerule: *moves closer, caressing the nape of his neck with a slightly less cold hand* Blaze: Mmm...warming up are we? Cerule: Possibly...*trails a hand down his chest* Blaze: *pulls his shirt off* Cerule: *grins and runs her fingers along his collarbone* Blaze: *closes eyes* Mmmm...you like? *chuckles* Xander would be flattered... Cerule: *smirks* It's not probably that Xander would have taken his shirt off...and yes, I like it... Blaze: Yes...I doubt he would too. You'd have had to do it for him...hmmmm...*looks his torso over* Jeez...I'm so...skinny... Cerule: *^^ giggles and pokes his abdomen experimentally* Blaze: *recoils slightly...trying not to chuckle and/or squeak* I have more muscle than that...*sighs* Oh well...better than sharing the mind of a fat guy... Cerule: Indeed...*trails her fingers around his waist, pulling him close to her and resting her cheek against his warmth* Blaze: Well, it obviously doesn't matter to you...*wraps his arms around her shoulders* Cerule: Mmm...*shakes head slightly* Nope... Blaze: Hehe...didn't think so...as said before...Xander would be flattered...not to mention bright red...*grins* Cerule: *smiles, eyes closed...rather comfy...emotionally satisfied for the moment, she realizes she's hungry. Not ravenously hungry, but considerably so. She also realizes that Blaze probably wouldn't mind a different kind of kiss--in fact he'd probably enjoy it.* Blaze...*still has her head on his chest--is short! (would've been normal sized in her day ^^)* I can't stay too much longer, and I don't know how much longer you're here for either...I'm actually babysitting a young shapeshifter...as odd as that sounds...and I can't be away too long. But I...thought I might share something with you. A kiss...a Silver Kiss. *looks up at him, glinting fangs revealed behind slightly parted lips as she say this* Blaze: *eyebrows raise* Hmmm...*meets her gaze, holds in for a minute, studying her expression, deciding whether or not he should, realizes it should be okay...tilts head to the side, leaving his neck unprotected...grins a bit* Bite me. Cerule: *chuckles and runs her fingers down his neck, then raises herself on tiptoe and gently bites him, drinking his blood slowly, a little at a time* Blaze: *gasps before blanking out into the typical euphoria that's associated with vampiric bites* Cerule: *drinks just enough so that he won't be dizzy...laps up the last few drops* Blaze: *begins to fall out of the trance...nearly falls over* Holy shit...that beats sex by a long shot! (had to say it ^^) Cerule: *grins widely, supporting him a tad* I take it you enjoyed it... Blaze: *eyes a slightly brighter shade of red...almost glowing* Hell yea! *grinning* Cerule: *laughs and hugs him* I need to go sometime soon...'M'sorry... Blaze: Aww...you'll be back right? Cerule: Of course...in a few days... Blaze: *disappointed look* I don't think I can wait that long...*under his breath* I'm not even sure if I can stay that long... Cerule: *brushes his cheek* Take care of Xander for me, 'kay? And don't get into too much trouble...please tell him I thought of him. *stands on tiptoe, tipping his chin down with a thumb and giving him a kiss...hoping she doesn't taste too bloody...* Blaze: *arms wrap around her waist as he kisses her back...tongue traces her lips before he pulls away* Alright, baby...I'll do my best...*a bit of blood is on his bottom lip...licks it off* One favor before you go...don't tell Xander... *runs a finger along the already healing puncture marks on his neck* about this. Something tells me he wouldn't be too thrilled... Cerule: I won't mention it... and I'll be back. *picks up his shirt and tosses it to him playfully, chuckling* Xander wouldn't be too thrilled about any of this... Blaze: *catches it* No...I suppose he won't....probably more jealous than anything...*winks* Cerule: *grins and winks back* And.. thanks, Blaze. I mean it. *stands on tiptoe to kiss his cheek, then executes a quick soumersalt and apparates mid-turn* Blaze: *grins...stands there for a while looking thoughtfully into the empty space where Cerule used to be...shirt tossed over his shoulder* Your welcome... (Three Days Later...) Blaze:*sitting under the same tree, Indian style, hands resting on his knees, eyes closed...he's started to grow a goatee ((facial hair! WA HA!))...flames like Chester Bennington's ((SMEXY!!)) on his wrists* Cerule: ((Chester...*drools*)) *drops down next to him, crouching with one hand on the ground, wondering who it is* Blaze: *eyes still closed, unaware of her presence* Cerule: *softly* Hey. Blaze: *jumps* Wha? Oh...hello there...*still sorta dreamy* Cerule: Hey. *settles next to him and closes her eyes* Sorry to interrupt. Blaze: It's okay...rather see you anyhow. How's the shapeshifter? Cerule: *sighs heavily* Actually, he fell out of my tree and broke his arm...my fault, I guess, I startled him. Blaze: Oh, really? *arm wraps around her shoulder casually* Hmmm...perhaps he should have shifted into a cat and landed on his feet... Cerule: He was a condor...so his bones were hollow when he fell...*shrugs* How are you? Blaze: Um...flying? I'm fine...hanging in there anyway...you? Cerule: He was terrified. I'm alright...been pretty busy with a live mouth to feed *chuckles...falls quiet* How's it going with Xander? Blaze: Doesn't work well under pressure...gotcha. Hmmm...how old is he? ...Xander? Well...I'm still here, so, very well... Cerule: 15...is he aware yet? Blaze: 15?! What in the hell does he need you for? Aware? Well...um...he's getting there... Cerule: *firm voice* He killed his parents without knowing and has nowhere to go... Blaze: Oh...um..*awkward, awkward* Um...okay... Cerule: *humorous laugh* Blaze: What? Cerule: It's funny how age doesn't mean much sometimes... Blaze: No...I guess not... Cerule: So you were meditating? Blaze: Yes...in a way... Cerule: Oh? *settles into a meditating position* Blaze: You meditate often? Cerule: Sometimes...why? Blaze: Just wondering...*stands up and stretches* Cerule: *rises gracefully, eyes flicking over him* Where did the flames come from? Blaze: Huh? Oh right...I got bored in math class. I'm supposed to have them tattooed... Cerule: *chuckles* Definitely not Xander's style... Blaze: Nope. Then again, neither is this...*strokes the almost-but-not-quite goatee* Cerule: Indeed. *her eyes glance quickly over his neck, making sure the puncture wounds are gone* You've managed to play the fool this long with his parents? Blaze: Yes. Oh, sure, they've noticed differences, but nothing too dramatic. Cerule: *nods* I see...where are we going? Blaze: We're going somewhere? Cerule: Well, you did get up... Blaze: Oh, right...well... Cerule: *raises an eyebrow* Blaze: *shrugs* I've been sitting there all day...suppose I need to stretch a bit... Cerule: Oh. *sits back down* ...all day?! Blaze: Well, not all day...but a good part of the afternoon. Cerule: Hm. *lapses back into meditating position* Blaze: *looks down at her* Wanna head back to my place? Cerule: *doesn't move* Are your parents there? Blaze: Who says we have to walk in the front door? Cerule: Well...aren't they going to wonder if you suddenly appear inside without seeing you come in...? Blaze: Alright...you apparate to my room. I'll use the front door. Cerule: 'Kay. *shoos him* Go on, I'll give you a couple minutes to get there before me... Blaze: Alright *leans over and his lips brush past her cheek* See you in a few...*walks off* (Several minutes later...) Blaze: *walks into the house, closes and locks the door...yells in a Xander-ish voice* Hey, Mom! I'm back! Mrs. Collins: *from the kitchen* Alright, honey. Did you have a good time? (thinks he's been out somewhere like the arcade or something) Blaze: Yeah, mom. Where's dad? Mrs. Collins: Business meeting...won't be back until later. Blaze: Alright...*pauses* I'll be in my room, okay? Mrs. Collins: Alright, dear. Dinner at seven, okay? Blaze: Right...*walks up the stairs, down the hall, to his room...opens door* Cerule: *fades in, ((Star Trek style ^^)) sword raised...expecting that if Mrs. Collins sees a girl with a sword, she'll be more likely to believe she wasn't really there than if she just sees a girl...plus she likes her sword ^^* ((Okay, she has no excuse, she just likes the sword.)) Blaze: *startled slightly by the sword...blinks* What's with the sword? Cerule: Just having fun...*waves it in an even arc, then neatly sheathes it and slings it back onto her shoulder* Blaze: Oh...*grins* Very sexy... Cerule: *whips is out again by reaching over her shoulder...whirls around and ends up with the notched blade at his neck...grins* Hm, too slow...I haven't done that in years... Blaze: *still grinning, didn't even flinch* Nice... Cerule: Psh...*starts to slide the sword back into its scabbard...changes mind and pulls it back out, offering the hilt to him* Here, have a whirl, but be careful, I've started to re-sharpen it again... Blaze: *smirk, takes the hilt, gives it a couple of swings, then gives it back* It's been a while since I've gotten my hands on a good blade... Cerule: *nods, taking it and hefting it, judging the balance* This one is circa...uh...1300, I think... Blaze: Wow...that's really...old...and you let me touch it? Cerule: *shrugs, looking at it* I haven't used it since the 1600s, so if it's lasted this long I figured you couldn't do too much harm to it while I'm standing here... Blaze: I guess not. How old are you anyhow? Cerule: Uh...*closes eyes and does mental math ^^* About 1719 or so... Blaze: Wow...well...looking good...*grins* Cerule: *laughs* I look about 16, don't I? I'm so short these days though...if humanity gets any taller, I'll be a midget! Blaze: *laughs* I think we've got a ways to go before that happens. Cerule: That's a good thing. *sets the sword point-down in the carpet* Blaze: So...where were we? *arms begin to wrap around her waist* Cerule: *chuckles* Let me put the huge sharp blade away first. Blaze: Right, right...*steps away and leans back up against the bed* Cerule: *sheathes sword and drops the scabbard* Okay! Blaze: Hm...*arms resume their position around her waist* A bit enthusiastic aren't we? Cerule: You were the one trying to embrace a girl with a naked sword! *deadpan voice* Blaze: Right, okay, so we're both a little enthusiastic...and I think girls with blades are sexy remember? I just couldn't help myself... Cerule: Alright, I'll grant you that...*grins* Blaze: Heh, heh...*brings her into a kiss* Cerule: ((whoa...*just realized lesbian double meaning in Blaze's sentence* eep...lol..)) *traces her fingers down his cheek...then his neck...then his ear* Blaze: *tongue traces her lips...pulls away at the sound of the front door slamming shut, Xander's dad arriving home...relaxes* Dad's home. Cerule: Is that good...? *glances towards the front of the house* Blaze: Not really...one more parent to worry about...and dinner will be ready soon...and then I have to shower and get ready for bed...but if you'd like to wait... Cerule: *shrugs* Sure...it's good to be out of the forest sometimes... Blaze: Cool...I'll get done with all that stuff as soon as I can... Cerule: Alright...I'll camp out in here then... Blaze: Feel free to pop in a CD or something... Mrs. Collins: *calls from downstairs* Xander! Dinner! Blaze: There's my cue to exit. See you later...*gives her a quick kiss then leaves the room* ( 45 minutes later...) Blaze: *enters again...grabs a pair of black boxers and a white t-shirt* Just gonna take a quick shower and then I'll be right with you...you okay in here? Cerule: Sure am! *rebraided hair slightly wet...grins* I hope you don't mind, I took a shower too. *is lounging comfortably on the floor* Blaze: Aww...and I was going to ask you to join me...*winks* Cerule: *chuckles* Go be clean... Blaze: Right...see ya in a few...*leaves...about thirty minutes later he returns, his hair slightly wet...no longer gelled of course...goes down a little past his cheeks, parted in the middle....hehe...silly I know...the doodles on his arms are now gone* Alright, I'm done now...just let me go down and say g'night to the parentals and I'll be right up. *runs downstairs, 5 minutes go by, back up again* Okay...free for the night...*grins* Cerule: *laughs* I hope they don't come up to tuck you in... Blaze: Nope...it's all taken care of...besides...why would they check? Xander isn't exactly the type to bed with anyone... Cerule: Heh, true... Blaze: So... Cerule: *grins* Your hair looks cute like that... Blaze: Really? Cerule: Really! *tugs on his hair* Blaze: Ow...hands off the goods lady... Cerule: Make me! I'm an excellent pick pocket!^^ *tugs another lock of his hair* Blaze: *sighs...falls backwards onto the bed* Whatever... Cerule: *still has ahold of his hair...falls with him...lands on top of him, grinning* Blaze: Gotcha. Cerule: Yep! Maybe that's what they mean when they say theives will be punished eventually! Blaze: Yes, and stealing hair is an awful, awful crime...how should I punish you? Cerule: Hmm...it's so heinous that you'll have to put me at your mercy! *back of hand to own forehead mock-dramatically* Blaze: Hm...you're asking for it you know...*grins* Cerule: It is not for the guilty to decided their punishment... Blaze: Hm...well...the judge is feeling particulary nice today, so...*kisses her gently, then whisperd in her ear:* Whatever you want, babe... Cerule: *smiles and leans her head down, catching him in a french kiss* Blaze: *arms slip around her waist...tongue plays with hers* Cerule: *gently brushes his hair aside, thumb stroking his temple* Blaze: *plays with ((I think the light is still on and the door is still open...)) the hem of her shirt...hinting that he wants it off* Cerule: *smiles and slips out of it, leaving the shirt in his hands. Is wearing a fairly straight forward black bra. Pulls away to gently shut the door and turn off the light rather teasing him while it's still on because he has to watch her walk around topless ^^ Slips back into the bed, pale skin gleaming in the dark* Blaze: *heart rate and breathing are a lot quicker at this point ^^* Oh...right...lights...*can't see, eyes adjusting* Of course, now I can't see you...*blinks, feels the bed shift as she gets back in...feels around for her, hand lands on her knee* Hehe...there you are... Cerule: *chuckles and bites his nose* (Fast forward...They...generally make each other happy...4 hours later...) Blaze/Xander: *tosses and turns in his sleep, mumbling a bit* No...I don't want to go back...please don't send me back...no...I...want...my body back...OUR body...not yours...give it back..no...go away...no...no...give it back...NO...go AWAY...give it back and GO AWAY! *eyes (auburn) snap open, breathing quick, body drenched in cold sweat...slow realization as to his whereabouts...sits up slowly and sighs, burying his face in his hands...looks around after a few minutes, sees Cerule laying beside him...eyes widen* What the...? *suddenly realizes she isn't wearing a shirt (or pants for that matter, but he doesn't know that yet)...eyes widen more, face turns a shade of bright red...scoots over slightly* Oh, god...Oh, my god...this isn't good...*very bewildered, embarrased, very sure that his parents will walk in at any time (besides the fact that it is about 1:30 in the morning), and has no idea what to do* Cerule: *eyes open slightly, used to movement from sleeping in a hammock--the stillness woke her up. Brushing a hand over one eye sleepily, she sits halfway up, her hair which Balze had undone falling over her torso (it's pretty long). She sees him stitting up in the dark. A narrow, pale hand comes to rest on his arm* You're awake...what's wrong? Xander: *jumps at the sound of her voice, and the icy cold of her touch* Uh...*even redder than before* What...Cerule? ..um...why are you...what's going on? Cerule: *jerks her hand back, using it to cover her mouth. It then drops to the mattress* Xander... Xander: ...*is on the verge of completely loosing it* Cerule: Xander...I'm sorry...*looks down miserably, dropping her hand over the bed to get her shirt* Xander: ...this has got to stop...I...I can't live like this... Cerule: *pauses in the process of replacing her shirt as she hears this...pulls it on and tentatively puts a finger on his shoulder* Xander... Xander: *shivers a bit at her touch* What? Cerule: I was worried about you... Xander: Interesting way of showing it... Cerule: *hand drops away from him once again* Well, I was. Xander: Okay...*gets up and looks around for a t-shirt, finds one and pulls it on* Cerule: *suddenly claps her hand to her mouth to smother a laugh* Uh...Xander...*motions helplessly* Xander: ((D'oh!)) *looks down at the shirt, realizes it's Cerule's* Oh...*tries not to smile as he realizes she's wearing his...nods at her to indicate what he sees* I'm not the only one...*grins and pulls the shirt off and tosses it to her* Cerule: *turns around so as not to creep him out so much...pulls his shirt off and puts hers on. Unfortunately, sitting up and turning around has exposed her...disturbing lack of pants. She tosses him his shirt* Xander: *blushes more...turns around and pulls on his shirt* Cerule: *slips out fo bed and finds pants...pullling them on* Xander: *still turned around...doesn't know if it's safe to look...still very embarrassed* Cerule: *finishes dressing and pulls her looooooong hair into a ponytial. (It's usually braided, so it's longer than it usually seems) She grunts as she stubs her toe on her scabbard in the dark, but settles beside Xander on the bed. The back of her hand brushes his cheek* Do you want to be alone....or do you want me to stay with you for a while? Xander: *shudders at her touch again, but only slightly this time...blushes at her last question...thinks about it* Um... *nervous glance at the door* Yeah...I guess you could stay a bit...*sighs and leans up against the wall* Cerule: *chuckles* It's around 2 in the morning...I doubt anyone will come in. *pats the bed* You probably need some sleep... Xander: Yeah...*slowly slips down onto the pillow* Cerule: *smiles* That's better...*takes up residence at the foot of the bed* I'll stay here until you fall alseep...unless you want me to go... Xander: Whatever you want to do...*closes eyes slowly* Cerule: Alright. *reaches over the end of the bed and gets her sword, setting in on her lap* Xander: *one eye opens, then closes again* Um...g'night... Cerule: 'Night....oh. Don't worry, I'll keep it sheathed. Xander: Um...k...*attempts to go to sleep...tosses and turns a bit...finally ends up on his stomach...still very awake* Cerule: *smiling slightly, eyes closed* Suppose I should leave you be... Xander: Hm? Oh...yeah...not sleeping...well...it isn't you necessarily...I'm just thinking... Cerule: Mm...about Blaze? Xander: Yeah...do you know all that went on while I was gone? Well, besides the obvious... Cerule: I'm not sure...*runs her fingers thoughtfully over her sword* You were gone for 6 days...Blaze imitated you fairly well. As far as I know I'm the only one who noticed. Xander: *sighs* I almost wish someone had noticed...*pauses* 6 days...much longer than last time... Cerule: Well, I certainly did... Xander: Yes...because you know...no one else does...my parents notice differences from time to time, but they just think I'm going through some strange sporatic phases. Cerule: *grunts* So you've told no one else... Xander: No. Cerule: Mm. *reaches out to pat his ankle* Must be hard. Xander: It used to not be... Cerule: *nods* I can see it could be so... Xander: Yes...I suppose it has something to do with adolescence...it makes him stronger... Cerule: Then it seems it will only grow more difficult... Xander: I guess so... Cerule: You should sleep... Xander: ... Cerule: *rises and comes to his side, resting her finger tips on his shoulder* Would you wish me to depart? Xander: ...no... Cerule: As you desire...*perches on the edge of the bed* Xander: ...*sits up with a sigh* Something tells me I won't be getting much sleep anyhow... Cerule: We shall see...*absent mindedly strokes the back of his hand a few times, then falls still, staring off into the distance* Xander: *shifts slightly...is very restelsss...6 days is a long time to be out* Cerule: *comes out of la-la land* Anything I can do? Xander: Huh? About what? *was in la-la land himself* Cerule: Well, most immediately about falling asleep...Generally, in the long term... Xander: Just stay here...and um...not much... Cerule: *nods stroking his hand again* Xander: *sits silently for a while...head droops lazily to one side and rests upon her shoulder...breathing slowly...asleep...* Cerule: *smiles resting her cheek on his hair for a moment...closes her hand over his and doesn't move just yet, meaning to lay him down if he stays asleep* Xander: *shifts towards her...is still asleep* Cerule: *kisses his forehead and gently lets him down onto the bed, pulling the cover up over him and remains sitting on the bed beside him* Xander: *stirs a bit as she does this, mumbles something, then rolls over facing away from her* Cerule: Dona requiem, domina dei...("Grant rest, our lady of lords"...Latin)*murmurs, then slips off the bed and stands watchful beside it, hands resting on her sword hilt* Xander: *asleep* Cerule: *undoes the ribbon from her hair, letting it fall free again...lays it across his hand and quietly apparates out* Xander: *clutches at the ribbon in his sleep...dreaming of better days* -End- |