Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 18, 2009 23:03:27 GMT -5
Zeph grabbed the money and opened the door, getting the trolley and giving the man a tip. They spoke for only a moment, and then the man left and Zeph pushed the trolley over to the side. "This room is too small..."
He sighed; he was far more used to larger rooms, and greater luxuries... though this was probably more than Jason was used to. Grabbing his food, he moved to lean against a wall, eating the yogurt slowly. He was hungrier than he'd thought... His green eyes watched Jason a little... thoughtfully.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 18, 2009 23:10:25 GMT -5
Jason swallowed a mouthful of his sandwich and licked a drop of honey mustard from his chin, meeting Zeph's gaze curiously.
"Why so serious?" he joked.
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 18, 2009 23:18:17 GMT -5
Zeph shook his head, just finishing his snack. He didn't want Jason to know he couldn't get his mind off of... certain things. Going to the carnival, as something to get his mind off things, was beginning to look more and more appealing. He didn't want to keep it running in his mind over and over again. Old memories, current desires and emotions...
He waited until Jason was finished, pulling on a shirt and grabbing a jacket. "Ready? It's near enough to walk if you want."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 18, 2009 23:22:34 GMT -5
Jason nodded, quickly swallowing the last bite of sandwich in his mouth and pulling on his own jacket as he stood up. "Ready, willing and able!"
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 18, 2009 23:38:28 GMT -5
Zeph smiled, leading Jason outside and toward an area full of bright lights and tents. Several people waved at him, calling out greetings. Once they were fully in the crowd, Zeph turned to Jason. "So... what first? Games? Or finding Aritha?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 18, 2009 23:40:41 GMT -5
Jason looked around, a little nervous at being in a crowd of people he didn't know. Luckily Zeph was there for him. "Let's find Aritha."
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 18, 2009 23:55:28 GMT -5
Zeph nodded, grabbing his hand and going to ask several people before finding the right tent. He heard music and nodded slowly. "She's on stage. Her dancing probably isn't going to do anything for you, but I think it's best to wait until she's done. She's modest but..."
Zeph blushed, rather brightly. He couldn't finish that...
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 0:05:15 GMT -5
Jason caught the gist, and blushed brightly too. "Yeah... we should wait."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 19, 2009 0:10:23 GMT -5
Zeph laughed weakly, wrapping his arms around one of Jason's and putting his head on his shoulder. "At the moment, I... think it would be best for me to avoid such things. Especially with an ex. I love Aritha like a sister, but... Well..."
He wrinkled his nose, pressing closer to Jason. Leaning so his mouth was by Jason's ear, he nibbled his lobe gently. "You've got certain thoughts if my head I think I might want to avoid Aritha for. At least while she's dancing for money."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 0:13:21 GMT -5
Jason nodded, giggling a little as Zeph nibbled his earlobe. "Aah! That tickles!" He pulled away gently, nipping at the end of Zeph's nose with his front teeth as he wrapped his arms around the younger boy.
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 19, 2009 0:21:33 GMT -5
Zeph bit his lip, grinning. "I know it does, that's why I did it."
He leaned into Jason's embrace, listening to the music and Jason's heartbeat. He waited until the tent was mostly empty and pulled Jason inside. "Hey, Aritha! Good night?"
It took him a moment to find the vampire, though he had known for a fact she was the one dancing. The catcalls were proof enough.
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Post by Aritha Bianca Kairavi on Oct 19, 2009 0:25:11 GMT -5
Aritha ran over and wrapped her arms around Zeph, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek before turning to Jason and giving him the same treatment. "Jason! What are you doing here? Don't you live in Germany?"
She turned to Zeph, getting a pouty look. "And you! I've been in town for two days, why didn't you come visit me? Didn't you get my letter?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 19, 2009 2:10:15 GMT -5
"No, I never got a letter. Jason and I just found out about you being in town and I asked him if he wanted to come see you." He let his face imitate her expression, but far more hurt. "And the first thing you do is tell me I've neglected you when you hardly ever reply to MY letters."
He put a hand over his heart dramatically, looking heartbroken.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 12:57:31 GMT -5
Jason grinned at the pair of them. "Now now, let's not let past hurts spoil a happy reunion. It's great to see you, Aritha. And yes, I do live in Germany, but I'm staying with Zeph and his family for the next few weeks. I got here about the same time you did, I think."
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Post by Aritha Bianca Kairavi on Oct 19, 2009 13:18:32 GMT -5
Aritha bit her lip at hearing Jason was staying with Zeph's family. "Oh... you poor dear."
She put a hand to her mouth. "Look at me, chattering away while you two must be wanting to sit. Zeph's usual hotel is a mile away. Can I get you some tea or anything?"
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 13:36:05 GMT -5
"I'd love some," Jason answered with a grateful grin. "Thank you."
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 19, 2009 13:41:08 GMT -5
Zeph sighed as Aritha led them to the back of the tent and started to pull some chairs out. He leapt to help her, getting out three and shooing her to go get the tea. "Grab yourself something too, Lady White. We won't care."
Once she was gone, he moved to hug Jason again, closing his eyes. "She's stayed with my family before too... though I didn't sneak into her room like I do yours. My mother was overbearing to her, too. Apparently I'm only allowed to be interested in beautiful Greek women. Or at least, I'm not allowed to be interested in anyone who isn't my mother's idea of a good daughter-in-law. Aritha doesn't fit, and wouldn't even if she was human."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 13:44:25 GMT -5
"Can't imagine why," Jason answered. "She's pretty, she's smart, she has great fashion sense... what's not to like?"
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 19, 2009 14:43:46 GMT -5
"She's a gypsy. That's enough to turn my mother off, and when she found out that Aritha... is 'a blood-sucking demon' I believe were her exact words... she went through the roof." He bit his lip more, putting his head on Jason's shoulder. "Which is why I hadn't told her you're a werewolf yet. That is going to be in the little talk she and I have while I find other things for you to do. Because I don't want you to have to listen to another fight between her and me."
He sighed softly, still holding Jason close. His mother was ruining everything, she really was. Zeph was dying for school to start again, where she couldn't interfere and he could be with Jason without anyone judging.
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 15:22:57 GMT -5
Jason sighed as well, pressing close to Zeph. "What are the odds of her calling me something stupid and untrue like a baby-eating beast when she finds out what I am?" He closed his eyes, trying to push away the dark thoughts of Zeph's mother and her judgmental nature. Zeph didn't like him to be tense and upset, and neither did Jason.
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 19, 2009 17:18:13 GMT -5
"High, but not to your face," Zeph grumbled, kissing Jason's cheek. "But then, you should have heard what she called my brothers and I when she first realized we had magic... and didn't think we could hear her. Anything she might call you would be kind compared to that."
He didn't like thinking of those words... she still didn't know that Zeph had heard her say those horrible things... "We should sit down and not let Aritha see us angsting. Again."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 17:45:14 GMT -5
"You're right." Jason attempted a smile, settling down in one of the three chairs Zeph had set out. "I want to have fun tonight. That was the whole point of escaping... certain people."
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Zephyros Aetai
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Post by Zephyros Aetai on Oct 19, 2009 17:53:46 GMT -5
"Damn right," Zeph snorted, raking his fingers through his hair again. He kept forgetting that hair-cut... Oh well, he'd have time later. He sat next to Jason, putting a hand on his arm. "Well, then we should go explore later. Aritha will have another show very soon..."
He looked up, smiling as she came back. "Hi, Aritha!"
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Post by Aritha Bianca Kairavi on Oct 19, 2009 18:07:19 GMT -5
Aritha balanced a tray on one hand, keeping her cup in the other hand away from the others. Zeph might not mind watching her drink blood, but she knew he disliked the possibility of drinking it himself. "Alright, what has you boys so down?"
She knew that 'almost guilty' look on Zeph's face. He was trying to keep her from knowing something... and she had time to pry it from him before her next show if she had to. She set the tray down where both boys could reach it, the tea steaming. "You want to let that steep a bit more, by the way."
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Post by Jason Hiller on Oct 19, 2009 18:18:43 GMT -5
Jason smiled as he took a mug carefully from the tray, breathing in the scented steam that spiralled up from the dark liquid.
"Mmm. Thanks again." He blew on the tea and took a careful sip, frowned a little, and decided to let it steep for a while longer as Aritha had said.
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