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Post by Vincent Hawk on Sept 16, 2009 16:05:17 GMT -5
A plain, quaint little dorm with one bed, one desk, one window, one TV, and one dresser.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 16, 2009 17:24:15 GMT -5
Jason stood with his back to the door of his room, an easel and canvas set up in front of him. He lifted his paintbrush to the canvas again, perfecting the emerald ring of Zephyros' left iris. A painted scene unfolded before him, awash with light and color.
Zephyros, clad in his green tunic, soared against a bright blue sky on broad wings of gold feathers, edged with green; leaves of the same colors were swirling around him in the wind he was riding. His beautiful face was lifted toward the sun, while his wavy golden hair streamed out behind his head.
Jason took a step back, newspapers crinkling under his feet as he regarded the painting. Hm... Not bad...
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 16, 2009 17:29:12 GMT -5
Zephyros peeked his head in, his eyes growing wide. "Hey... I should charge you royalty," he said softly, leaning against the doorframe. He smirked, finding it ironic that he was wearing his tunic at that moment.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 16, 2009 18:08:53 GMT -5
Jason looked around at the sound of the familiar voice, turning and spotting Zephyros in the doorway. Smiling, Jason set down his paintbrush and stepped closer to his friend.
"Do you like it? It came from a dream I had," he said quietly, then added, "How long have you been standing there?"
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 0:47:52 GMT -5
"About long enough to realize that's me and think of that comment. Should I be wondering why you're dreaming about me?" he asked, a slight smile turning up the corner of his lips.
The image actually bothered him... Notos had said something about flying... His arms, which were crossed over his chest, tightened against his ribs a moment. He felt exhausted; Notos had been keeping him up and pushing him... on the bright side he had far more control than usual, but... he was having trouble keeping his eyes open most of the time. His tired eyes looked closely at the painting, as if trying to see every detail. He blinked slowly and turned his gaze to Jason, smiling at him. "I wish I had some artistic talent. Your art is amazing."
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 10:42:31 GMT -5
"It's pretty good," Jason shrugged. "This is probably one of my better ones, though. I did a painting of my sisters last year that I really love, and they loved it too. It was a Christmas present for them both."
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 10:47:59 GMT -5
Zephyros smiled, "I appreciate you putting so much of your talent into images of me."
He suddenly felt awkward. Why had he come to Jason's room? True, he'd been unable to find him elsewhere, but why exactly had he gone looking for him? He sighed a little; probably because Notos had been acting like an insane person recently and he wanted someone normal to talk to. But... what about? He bit his lip a little.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 10:49:55 GMT -5
Jason's smile faded a little at Zeph's sighing and lip-biting. "Is something wrong?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 10:53:14 GMT -5
Zeph shrugged, then sighed heavily, "My brother's gone insane... at least that's how it feels. I just wanted to come talk, but seeing that picture just brought it rather forcibly to the forefront of my mind. Something about the Opening Ceremonies? I know something happened there and it really got to him..."
He shook a little, closing his eyes. He certainly hadn't meant to unload on Jason... But normally he'd turn to Notos and that obviously wasn't possible now. He rubbed his eyes, trying to think of how to make this less awkward.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 10:55:54 GMT -5
Jason reached behind him, picking up his paintbrush and setting it bristles-first into a jar of water to make sure it didn't dry with paint on it. He stepped away and sat down in his bed, patting the mattress beside him in an invitation for Zeph to join him.
"What's going on? You can tell me if you feel you need to."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 10:59:55 GMT -5
Zephyros moved to sit next to him, curling up a little and resting his chin on his knees. He closed his eyes, thinking of how to explain it. "Notos is... obsessed with getting stronger. He said something about... about how we could be gods if we wanted to. Now he's keeping me up every night, practicing. Like a magical workout I guess. I think I'm getting better at controlling my powers, but I half-think it's just magical burnout. I haven't slept all night for a month and I can't figure out how to tell him that I'm ready to drop..."
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 11:11:49 GMT -5
Jason looked at Zeph closely, seeing the weariness in every part of him. He almost looked like he could pass out right where he sat.
"That's... wow..." Jason fumbled for words for a moment. "I've heard about that guy from the ceremony. They say he's really powerful, but not in a good way. Do you think maybe he told your brother what he thinks he can become? I think I remember hearing them talking at the ceremony, but I can't remember exactly what they said..."
He looked at Zeph again. "I think you should just confront your brother about this. Tell him straight-out that even as powerful a mage as you are, you're still human. You can't and shouldn't try to be God. Other people have tried and failed miserably. Remember the tower of Babel? Chaos and confusion. Frankenstein's monster? Death and destruction. Trust me, Zeph, no matter how good it may feel now, it'll just turn against you in the end."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 11:17:29 GMT -5
Zephyros laughed weakly, "Good? You think this feels good? I don't know how he's doing it... and I've tried... Gods, I've tried to tell him it's stupid. Nothing gets through to him... he thinks someone's holding us back."
He rubbed at his face, the strain of staying up getting to be too much. But he couldn't sleep in his dorm; Notos wouldn't let him. He'd actually fallen asleep standing up a while ago, and class was becoming torture. This is not what I signed up for he thought wryly, stifling a yawn. Yeah, he'd wanted to get out of the house, but he hadn't wanted to completely exhaust himself.
"Maybe when I pass out he'll get the hint..." he said softly. "Because nothing else is working."
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 11:19:20 GMT -5
"Well, I don't advise you to push yourself to that point," Jason replied. "But if you've already tried confronting him, then something like that might be the only thing that can get through to him." He sighed. "I wish I knew what else to tell you."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 11:24:06 GMT -5
Zephyros smiled at him. "I didn't come to complain, so not getting anything to help is more than fine. Well... I didn't consciously come to complain."
He stretched, yawning. He felt his jaw pop and winced, rubbing at it. Curling up again, his eyes drifted closed and he had to struggle to keep from falling asleep. He was awake enough to find it interesting that he wasn't concerned about falling asleep in someone else's room like he normally would be. Either it was his exhaustion, or whose room he was in... and somehow he didn't think it was how tired he was. He thought of trying to sleep in Aritha's dorm and shuddered a little. No, that would not work. He'd wake up with make-up and possibly a new hair-style. Or at the every least, completely changed. Gypsies didn't have modesty in the normal way, and he couldn't get her to understand how he didn't LIKE showing off everything. He blinked slowly, trying to wake up some more.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 11:30:30 GMT -5
Jason grinned and poked gently at Zeph's arm to keep him awake. "Hey... don't pass out on me here, or I might just be tempted to keep you."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 11:32:11 GMT -5
Zephyros grinned a little and yawned. His eyes drifted closed again and he fell over, his head ending up in Jason's lap as he fell asleep. He curled up, snuggling a little without really realizing it.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 12:22:34 GMT -5
Jason smiled to himself, running his fingers absently through Zeph's hair. Much as he would have liked to stay this way, they both probably had things to do today... well, on second thought, they could wait a while. So he sat quietly, stroking Zeph's hair and gazing into his sleeping face. He looked, if possible, even more beautiful in sleep; his features were calm and relaxed, except for his eyes, which had begun to dart back and forth under their lids. What was he dreaming?
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 12:28:25 GMT -5
Zephyros woke suddenly, sitting up so quickly he almost hit Jason in the face with the back of his head. He looked around and slumped when he realized where he was. "Damn it Notos, you've got me freaking out in my dreams," he mumbled.
"I'm sorry Jason, I didn't mean to fall asleep..." he said softly.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 12:31:06 GMT -5
"It's okay," Jason reassured him, wrapping his arms gently around Zeph's torso. His eyes were full of concern as he added, "I wish I knew how to help you deal with your brother... this can't be easy for you on any level."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 12:36:33 GMT -5
Zeph leaned into Jason's embrace, closing his eyes. "It will... be easier," he stopped and yawned, "easier to deal with... once I've... sle-"
He didn't even manage to finish his sentence before falling asleep again, his head on Jason's shoulder. He felt like he was going to get sick if he didn't get some sleep... and it felt nice to be curled up by someone warm. Someone he felt safe with; it was a feeling he'd not had for a long time.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 12:49:09 GMT -5
Jason smiled and stayed still, except for tightening his arms just slightly around Zeph's body. The poor kid really was exhausted; best to just let him get as much sleep as he could. Besides, it was oddly comfortable to have Zeph leaning on him. The blond boy's head rested easily on Jason's shoulder, and the faint, rhythmic pulsing of Zeph's heartbeat against his own chest was at once soothing and strange.
How long had it been since he had been this close to someone? He couldn't remember the last time he had been in a situation like this with a friend. It felt good. There was no denying that.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 12:54:56 GMT -5
Zephyros snuggled closer, wrapping an arm around Jason's waist. The last time he'd slept like this with someone nearby was... nearly five years ago. He moaned a little bit, shifting closer to Jason. "Don't go..." he whispered, his voice soft and distressed.
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Jason Hiller
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Post by Jason Hiller on Sept 17, 2009 13:01:33 GMT -5
"I'm staying right here," Jason whispered, holding Zeph closer. He leaned down and kissed the closest part of his friend's face that he could reach, which turned out to be his nose. Jason laughed a little in his throat, leaning his own head gently against Zeph's and closing his eyes contentedly. He wondered whether Hypnos would visit him as well as Zeph.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Sept 17, 2009 13:07:17 GMT -5
Zeph relaxed, though his nose wrinkled when Jason kissed it. He sighed, still holding Jason a little close. He felt Jason's head rest against his and smiled a little, somehow snuggling closer. He was really liking have him so close, even in his sleep.
It wasn't very long before he started waking up again, this time aware of where he was. The short nap had definitely helped, but he didn't want to move. So he kept his eyes closed, trying to control his breathing. Only if Jason was paying very close attention, to his heart-beat for example, would he realize he was awake. Zephyros sighed softly, with a hint of a smile. He could get used to this....
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