Post by Hikaru on Jun 4, 2010 3:45:30 GMT -5
Hikaru turned and spotted Dodge having come to dance and smiled. "Hey Dodge.. how are you feeling tonight?"
Dodge wasted no time making his way to the dance floor.. he just HAD to see how well he could move in the new uniforms he had received.. the pants fit like a glove.. As he began to get into his rhythm behind Hikaru, speaking back to him.. " Ha.. as if you should have to ask.. I feel awesome.. simply awesome.. I don't know how long it will last but I am gonna take full advantage of it till it goes away." Dodge was grinning wide by now.
Hikaru chuckled as he spun on the floor, then pushed himself up. "That's good to hear. Be sure to let us know when it starts wearing off though."
Nikki Robbins looked over to the dance floor and saw Hikaru and another on the dance floor. She took a slow breath before the professional smile was placed back on her mask again. Nikki slowly moved forward in the heels that Dimitri had got her to start wearing by merely hiding then getting rid of her flats. She no longer levitated as she moved towards the coffin that was hanging from the wall. Her eyes moved up to it for a moment and tightened a bit around the edges as she moved past the hanging coffin giving it a wide berth as she rounded the red wall. The professional smile stayed on her lips as she looked to them pair dancing. However, noticing Dodge's outfit made her seriously blush which darkened her tanned cheeks with a pink sweep.
Dodge was truly feeling wonderful, between last nights events, and the visit to the Hookah Lounge earlier, His battery had been recharged.. He dipped and twisted, this way and that, completely satisfied with how freely he could move in the tight new pants.. Dodge turned to watch someone walking along the other side of the wall towards the dance floor. Nikki rounded the corner, In her uniform, and Dodge raised an eyebrow. " Wow Nikki.. I don't think I've ever seen you dressed so.. well, just so WOW. You look smoking in that outfit!"
Hikaru had been watching Dodge out of the corners of his eyes, but turned to Nikki when she walked in, his smile widening. "I would have to say that the uniforms suit you Nikki. Very much so."
Nikki Robbins smiled shyly to both of them as they complimented her. She was slowly losing that ability to hide what she really felt. The blush was still on her cheeks and her arms gently crossed lower as if she was trying to cover herself up. "I suppose it does... I am not really prone to wear such things..."
Dodge could tell Nikki felt totally embarrassed in her uniform, so he chose not to push the issue on just how attractive it made her. " Well don't worry Nikki. We will all be dressed this way.. so you wont have to feel to shy." Dodge didn't know how else to convince her that she looked fine so he simply offered her a smile.
Hikaru chuckled, shaking his head. "I tried convincing Aydryan to add fedoras to the outfits... but he wouldn't have it."
Nikki Robbins slowly nodded, "Yes...I suppose I will not. Thank you Dodge..." Her voice got softer as she spoke. Nikki looked over to Jeanette at the bar then back to the pair on the dance floor. "I suppose he had his reasons as well..." She gently clasped her hands down in front of her which seemed to be her nervous gesture. Nikki looked about the bar seeing it was quite empty. "Seems to be another slow night..."
Dodge chuckled at Hikaru's mention of the hat. Silently Dodge was glad Aydryan had decided not to go for the fedora.. Dodge simply did not look right in a hat after all. Dodge turned back to Nikki and glanced round the bar even as she spoke.. " Yeah.. it seems so.. I had nothing else to do so I figured I could come down and at least try out the uniform, even if I wasn't needed to help out."
Hikaru narrowed his eyes teasingly at Dodge "I heard that." Then looked around the almost empty bar. "I wonder what is keeping everyone away tonight... Anything going on that I don't know about?"
Nikki Robbins slowly moved over to stand against the red wall. She nodded to Dodge. "yes, I had assumed the same." Nikki looked to Hikaru as he spoke. She shook her head. "I have not heard of anything."
Dodge smirked at Hikaru then laughed. Shrugging his shoulders as he answered.. "I'm not sure where the crowd is tonight.. none of my sources mentioned something wild or crazy going on tonight in town.. I guess there all just lame."
Dodge slowed his dance to a stop as he watched Hikaru dance with a grin.. " Well I do love the new uniforms and they fit quite nicely.." Dodge purposely shifted himself in the tight jeans just to be a tease. " But I think I am going to call it an early nite. Have a good evening Nikki, and Hikaru."
Nikki Robbins nodded to Dodge. "Good night Dodge. Have a good evening."
Hikaru nodded to Dodge and stopped dancing, moving to the bar but shook his head at Jeanette when she offered a drink. "Have a good night Dodge."
(A few hours later...)
Hikaru was stretched out on the couch, book in hand though his eyes often trailed to the fire that crackled behind the screen. The bar was empty save for a few of the staff, a glance behind him and he saw Tao reading a book as well, on the other side Jeanette was laying across the top of the bar, and he knew she was meditating. The music was turned very low tonight, but if people started coming in they would crank it and the liveliness of the place would easily rise. He chuckled softly at that thought and turned back to his book, flipping a page. It was one of those rare nights of peace and quiet and he enjoyed it immensely. The only things that would make it perfect was if Aydryan weren't out f town again, and if he could get rid of the darkness creeping at the back of his mind. It spoke of dark needs and bloody wants. Something was coming, though he didn't know what, and that bothered him. Aydryan felt it too. The calm before the storm. Hikaru had a feeling that the storm to come could breach every defense, scale every wall, and tear apart their very world. The words seemed to melt together and be blinked, then closed his eyes, his fingers rising to pinch the bridge of his nose, which stopped mid motion and made him chuckle to himself."
Jehan pushed through the doors in a relatively happy looking mood . Settling in finally and with a day or so of quiet finally to get things settled . so it was time to start making places a regular haunt . and where better to start than the club itself . Besides it felt comfortable like coming home and those there had taken care of Bink so yes...to the club it was and he drug a bunny toting Bink with him .
James Binks-Rakosi the dragged and bunny-toting Bink was pouting. Pouting and making little grumpy faces behind his bunny that protectively flopped against his face. His grumpy sulky face! He murmured something miserable and adorable, but whatever it was was lost in the fluff. Only one word could be made out as it was louder and said with more force than the other words: "POCKY!"
Hikaru heard the doors opening and glanced over briefly then his head swung back around , his lips parted for a moment as he stared at Jehan. For a moment he had an overlapping image then he blinked it away, his casual and calm mask returning. He had of course shown Aydryan what he was seeing, who was currently chuckling at it all. The sound of his lover's laughter helped to chase away that darkness, though it didn't disappear completely. "Hello Jehan.. Bink." He nodded to the two of them before returning to his book. He wasn't ignoring them though, nor was he paying attention to the book. His attentions were solely on the two behind him.
Jehan gave a glance around at the quiet place and nodded to himself before he lifted a hand in greeting to Hikaru and offered a smile ," Hey . Thought I needed to get Bink out for a little moonlight at least. So long as things are quiet. I am thinking about leashing him to my belt." he seemed to consider a moment then with a teasing tug on Bink's rabbit's ear he moved over towards the couches to gracefully flop in one .
James Binks-Rakosi was pulled down and grumbling sharping, " I'm not a puppy!" He huffed quietly. Hugging to the poor rabbit he wiggled and turned as best as he could to nestle and 'hide' against Jehan's body. ".. home was fine.. though.... I think we need a bigger kitchen..." considering the kitchen was the shared kitchen among all those living...it was quite the statement. "....oh... heyla.. i should say heylas, right...? Right.. Heyla!"
Hikaru looked up from his book and chuckled softly lowering his book. "A bigger kitchen? Why?" Every bit of him seemed relaxed, though only those that actually knew him well enough would know he had tensed slightly when Jehan and Bink had walked in. "How are you feeling Bink?"
Jehan was himself looking completely relaxed as he flipped his hair out of the way and draped an arm about Bink," We are still working on Bink being around others. I had to explain to the others up there that him hiding in the cabinets was ...normal for him . They are all good to him though . Different from where we came from . It is good. "
James Binks-Rakosi "..yeah... they all aren't trying to force me to the floor...."he murmured quietly and fiddled with the bunny in his arm. "..I.. I'm ok. My lip still feels a bit funny, but I can walk without getting dizzy now. I'm ok." as he spoke his chin raised and lowered as he eyed the book in his hand. Books were visual candy for him.
Hikaru smiled though it was short lived, a concerned look overcoming his features. He didn't repeat what Bink had said but simply looked to Jehan, his head tilting to the side a bit, asking with his eyes what was meant by that. He truly hated knowing that people were being abused in some way. "it's.. good that you are feeling better then... Would either of you like something to drink?"
Jehan let his smile slip a little as he nuzzled into Bink's hair and sighed a little at the look as well from Hikaru," I shall have to tell you about my last Master sometime. I think Bink would not like me to discuss those stories it was hardest on him . I was more ..adaptable. However I don't seem to have adapted to the drinks served here so well yet . Thank you though . Perhaps milk to go with your Pocky Bink? " he chuckled softly still amused by the edible sticks
James Binks-Rakosi "Everyone knows koolaid goes with Pocky.. .except on Wednesdays." he shook his head at Jehan and reached up his bunny so he could place a kiss on the vampire's nose. Bink even helped with the noise. Though he seemed as though he was trying too hard to not bring it back to the former topic. it was not a good one for him
Hikaru nodded glancing down at the book, his tongue slipping out to touch his upper lip, the three silver colored hoops easily seen for a moment on the underside of his tongue. He continued to nod as he placed his bookmark between the pages and set it beside him. It took him a moment before he leaned forward, clasping his hands in front of him and lifted violet eyes to Jehan's. "I have to ask... " He paused frowning and trying to think of how to tread.. carefully on this subject. "Have you ever heard of a Mistr- Master of the City in northern Canada named Apollymi?" he spoke her name softer, not wanting to remember her too vividly. Too late.
Jehan absently chewed on his own lip rings looking thoughtful ," No...I don't recall the name but..He... was rather isolated . Not entirely by choice . So we didn't hear a lot about others I am afraid. " he paused and tilted his head to eye Bink," You know..I am still so not sure about your cool aid stuff . ""
James Binks-Rakosi wasn't sure what was going on and so bided his time by toying with he rabbit and yawning as he nuzzled against Jehan's chest. the mention of 'him' made his tense and pale. He thought on that very He... and shuddered. "I don't like Morion... at all.."
Hikaru nodded lowering his head and hiding his eyes for a moment behind the brim of his hat. "I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have brought it up." Morion... He would have to check on that name. Once he had his eyes under control he looked up and turned his head, motioning for Nikki to come over with a small smile.
Jehan pet gently along Bink's shoulders and even nipped a bit at the tip of an ear though it was not a seen ear tip. " Well they didn't have a candy store like here . I have never seen so many kinds of candy. Makes me wish I could have tried them way back when ."
James Binks-Rakosi blushed at the nip and ducked his head to nuzzle against Jehan's chest more, " ..of course... course not. candy... Andy's not scary..." he yawned and closed his eyes, wiggling about to get more comfortable against Jehan. ".. and Morion.. he... he didn't like anything that was not scary... or... or.." he mumbled on a bout something... part of which had Bunnies in the mix, but it got lost in the little muffling yawn nuzzle and then the Bink was out like a light... again.
Hikaru was about to ask Nikki to check the staff kitchen upstairs for kool aid, they kept all sorts of drinks up there, when he noticed Bink snuggling closer to Jehan and stopped, smiling at the two of them. Looking back to Nikki he shook his head. "Would you bring me a Bliskey? How Aydryan likes them please?"
Nikki Robbins looked to Hikaru and nodded to him. With that, she simply turned and headed back to the bar to fix the drink.
Jehan seemed to sink a bit more into the beanbag as Bink faded out and he sighed softly ." sometimes he is like a light switch.. the energy around him is so bright . I had to take the chance to get him out of the shadows " he closed his eyes and leaned his head against Bink's " not sure which of us keeps the other going at times.
Deoridhe picks her way through the crowd, trying first at the couches from the night before - eyes carefully averted from the wall - and then venturing a little further afield. She frowns around at the people, rubbing her eyes and ducking under arms. She ends up by the wall; ahh, sanctuary.
Hikaru watched the two of them a moment smiling softly, "It is most likely that you both keep each other going in a way." He looked up seeing another familiar face. "Hello again Deo. How is your night going?"
Deoridhe peers over toward the couches - they were near! Neat! - and makes her way to them, chirruping with an enthusiasm only partly borne of fear, "Hi, pretty good, um... I got lost." Only then does she see Jehan and Bink, "Oh Bink, you're .....asleep." She only quiets her voice on the LAST word.
Nikki Robbins slowly came back across the room with Hikaru's drink in hand. She moved around the couches and held it gently out to him. "Here you are." She managed a small smile as she handed him his drink.
Jehan smiled crookedly and glanced up as he addressed another offering her a smile and a nod . He knew that Bink slept hard usually so he wasn't worried about all the sound . Glancing back over towards Nikki he watched her a moment then just looked thoughtfully back to Hikaru.
Hikaru took the drink from Nikki "Thank you... Why don't you take a break? I believe you have scrubbed the bar so clean when Jeanette moves from it there will be her silhouette there. Unless Deo would like something?" He understood her reasoning for keeping her hands busy though. Turning to Deo he continued to smile warmly "Have a seat if you want."
Nikki Robbins looked to Hikaru for a moment and gave a shy smile. Then she looked over to the woman who must have been Deo. Nikki stood their silently waiting for the answer.
Deoridhe flashes a smile at Nikki. "Um... hi. Um, nothing right now," and she moves forward a little, nervously, changing her mind, "maybe if... someone knows how to make a Lynchburg Lemonade? Or a Screaming Orga... never mind on that one." Her cheeks go red. "Or a White Russian?" She hesitates by the end of the couch, eying the far chair, before squaring her shoulders and sitting down. Finally remembering her manners, she adds, "Thank you," looking between Nikki and Hikaru.
Jehan chuckled softly as he played with Bink's hair while absently chewing at his lip ring," Careful they might try and make all the drinks in one. Now that might be interesting
Hikaru chuckled and slid the book that was beside him a bit closer to his thigh. "Or you could just ask for a 'Call a Cab' ..." His eyes lit up, watching the two on the beanbag and he looked up at Nikki. "Nikki, when you come back would you bring the newest drink for Jehan?" he looked back at the man and almost grinned, almost flashed his fangs but remembered the woman beside him, and his need to control better. "Now I know you said you don't have the taste for them... but I think you might like this one. At least try it?"
Nikki Robbins looked to the woman and nodded to her. "I can make nearly any drink you would like." Her voice was just as soft and gentle as always. "Is the White Russian the one you want?" Nikki glanced to Jehan then back to Deo. She looked back to Hikaru and nodded. "Sure."
Deoridhe tilts her head a little at Nikki and nods. "Please, um... but not all of them together. That sounds kinda gross." She starts to tuck her feet up, but her heel catches on the cushions, and then she straightens her legs a little awkwardly and slides slightly down the cushions. Subtle upward scrambling becomes slightly less subtle before she gives up. "I mean, the White Russian, please, but not too strong, please." She glances curiously between Hikaru and Jehan at the subtexts, questions swimming behind her eyes like guppies.
Jehan nearly really bit his lip as he watched Deo struggle with the couch and he wasn't really teasing when he shifted and stretched out those long legs . He did incline his head to Hikaru and then smiled up at Nikki," I would love to try the new drink, made by such a lovely lady too .
Hikaru "We tend to make a game of creating new drinks here. The person that gets the proportions right, without the typical side effects of course, gets to name the drink." He lifted his glass and took a small sip, though his eyes shifted to Deo a moment.
Nikki Robbins nodded to Deo. "I will be back shortly with the drinks." She turned to head back then she heard Jehan's words. Nikki's tanned skin gain a light blush across her cheeks having been caught off guard by the compliment as well as being in an outfit she was not exactly comfortable with. However, she regained her composure and nodded to him with a small smile. "Thank you kindly Jehan." She looked to Hikaru and softly smiled hearing about that again. However, she turned and moved off for the bar to make the drinks.
Deoridhe asks curiously, trying to look graceful as she wriggles up the seat to do more 'sit' and less 'lie', "Side effects, like.... turning your lips blue? Or making you really drunk really fast?" She's trying hard to not look nervous and be all cool and collected - like she's near a vampire every day! - but her rapid heartbeat and sometimes awkward motions give her nerves away.
Jehan gave a thoughtful loo and then laughed," I hope I am not merely the test subject for this new drink . I too fear what side effects there might be . I am used to a very ..simple diet after all . " fingers lightly trailed down Bink's arm
Hikaru chuckled shaking his head. As he spoke he shifted, one leg moving over so that she could brace her feet on top of her foot. "More like... " he tilted his head and wrinkled his nose a bit. "If there is not enough blood it tends to.. bounce." He chuckled shaking his head harder and turned his eyes to Jehan. "Oh no... Nikki and I made our requisite trips to the bathroom to create your drink perfectly. Don't worry, she is good at what she does."
Deoridhe makes grateful use of the new prop, looking distinctly embarrassed as she says to Hikaru, "Sorry." Then, "Bounce? I mean...." she gestures with one hand, as if bouncing a basketball. "I mean.... isn't it kind of... liquidy to bounce?"
Nikki Robbins came back over to the group with the two drinks in her hands. She started to move towards Deo but she caught the last of Hikaru's words. Nikki shuddered slightly at remembering the feeling. However, she moved to Deo and handed her the drink. "One White Russian for you." Then she turned and moved over to Jehan and handed him his drink. "And the Blocotini for you."
Jehan arched a brow and blinked," Blocotini....." eying it cautiously he lifted it past the sleeping Bink and started to sniff at it but then smiled crookedly and gave a slight shrug before he took a sip. He almost seemed to hesitate before swallowing but doing so he smiled more and nodded," Interesting.. I don't remember ever tasting anything like it.”
Hikaru had to lower his glass as he began chuckling a bit harder, not quite a laugh, but close. "No... We simply cannot stomach any type of..." he tilted his head slightly considering the right wording. "Human.. regular food? That is why if we want to taste wine, or whiskey," He lifted his drink a bit, " We have to mix it with enough blood for us to keep it down, so that it doesn't... bounce." His head turned as his aura flared yellow for an instant, reaching out to Gage and brushing against his, then returning and quieting back down to the multicolored hues he normally had. His smile widened when he spotted Chris walking in, catching his coat and setting it beside himself. "Hey!" His tone had sharpened slightly, but not really risen in volume. "That would be Chocolate, Jehan."
Deoridhe takes her drink with a bright smile and a, "Thank you!" now safely propped in a couch-corner with the added help of one donated leg. Still attached to the owner, though, not in the zombie-type 'donated' way. Hikaru's explanation was about to get a response when - hey! Holy shiny lights going flying over! And she all but twists her body around to see where it goes, fascinated and entirely distracted, the liquid in her glass sloshing in a truly threatening manner. Threatening for the couches, at least.
Nikki Robbins moved over to the couch at last once she handed out the drinks. She sat as formally as always with ehr hands folded into her lap, legs crossed at her ankles and her back straight. Nikki looked over to the door as Hikaru called out to Chris.
Gage walked into the club after flashing the badge to the big doorman. As he walked in he looked around and there were people about he still was a bit on edge as his finger twitched slightly. Anyone could be working for them…he didn’t know and that made him slightly nervous. He looked through he crowd to see Hikaru sitting in the back…and at that moment he felt Hik nudge him. He took a deep breath in and headed to the back, not really knowing what to say
Jehan mused softly," chocolate..." he took another slow sip and closed his eyes a moment ," we were lucky to get penny rock sugar candy when I was a child but Bink has spoken a lot of it . Thank you ." and then others were filing in and greetings were being offered . He watched them curiously .
Christopher Whiteblaze chuckled the sound like a crisp summer breeze unforced and free.. Chris seemed to lack the nervous air he usually had.. his eyes bright.. as he leaned over the back of the couch his arms folded as he flipped his long pale silk-like hair over his shoulder so he could look at Hikaru .. and nods smiling at the new female and over to the two he had seen briefly several nights ago .one drinking the other curled asleep.. he had nodded to Gage.. recognizing him finally noting he seemed tense and a bit worse for wear.. smiling and letting his tongue tease the new piercing in his lip .. " Hello Hikaru Nikki - kissing her sweetly on the cheek-.. all.. nice evening yes?" his voice a soft trill sound.. bordering on sensual and birdlike taping his fingers his hands covered by black gloves though on close look still pink scars could be seen at the edge of the left glove.. the mesh shirt did a fair job along with the regrowth of some of his soft down feather to cover the fading pink scars marking his chest..
Hikaru glanced back to Jehan as Gage walked up and smiled, catching that Deo had turned too. "Which is precisely why we offer these drinks. Not many of us remember such things." His eyebrows rose at Chris's flirtations and self confidence, though neither bothered him. He reached up and touched the ring on his lip lightly with a single finger. "What have you been up to? I was worried." He turned his head and nodded to Gage, his smile slipping a bit, then he seemed to remember his manners, turning back to Jehan. "Jehan, I would like you to meet Christopher, my Pomme.. and Gage Wheeler, Rex of our local pride that even with a few languages under my belt i cannot fathom how to say properly." He was back to looking at Gage intently. "How are you tonight?" Spoken as if it was just another night and he hadn't pulled a bullet out of him the night before. He was aware Deo's eyes were possibly bugged out by now, which was why he wasn't looking at her, not ignoring, but, avoiding another unintended and possibly hurtful chuckle.
Deoridhe waves shyly at the person who got all... yellow coated for a second, and then at Chris, making a frantic acking noise when she realizes she's spilling her drink. She hastily licks up where it splashed a little on her hand and up the side of her glass, taking a sip. "Oh, this is delicious! Yum!" She drops back onto the couch completely, realizing she's been sliding her shoes - oh no heels! - against Hikaru's leg and tries to tuck her feet up, promptly sliding down so the fronts of her calves catch against his leg instead. Damn slippery dresses; next time - potato sack! Veeeery non slippery. Less soft than silk and velvet, but sooo much easier to stay on a couch.
Jehan inclined his head to each as he was introduced. Gesturing a bit to the curled up Bink in his lap," my husband and Pomme. Bink ..the heavy sleeper. I am sure he will be far more lively tomorrow. " slight head tilt as he noted the scars on Chris," saw you the first night we were here . Very enjoyable dancer." better to not mention things that still bothered Bink. he might start talking about the show that wasn't a show in his sleep again ,Offering a slight toast with the glass in hand to Gage he inclined his head politely," pleasure, I hope, to meet you " the tenseness about the man made him glance away still working on his own shielding.
Gage nodded to the one he was being introduced to…then he turned to look at Hikaru and gave a small smile”well…alive. Hurting, but alive” he moved up and stood behind Hikaru and to the side so he could see very one in the small area as he then looked back to the ones he did not know” Greetings” He took a slow shallow breath as he tried to rebuild what was left of his shield, his eyes almost seeming to zone out every now and again
Christopher Whiteblaze smiles and shivers slightly feeling Hikaru's light touch the piercing still new and made his lip sensitive his eyes danced with a blue shimmer and his skin took on a bit of a rosier cast as he lifted his gloved left hand and took Hikaru's hand.. and brushed his warm lips along his palm and wrist.. then still holding his hand looked up and smiled at Jehan " Good to officially meet you Sir and Mr. Binks.. i can understand the need for sleep .. adjusting to a new place and wear one out Thank you .. i do enjoy dancing here ..- smiles a bit brighter noticing the new woman's frantic struggles to remain seated with out slipping or brushing to much against Hikaru a slightly teasing and playful glint in his eyes as he brings Hikaru's hand to his face. " Good to see you Gage .. it has been a while.. " quirking his brow slightly as he noted the pained slow movements.. and tenseness about the Rex.. still holding Hikaru's hand to his face almost in a reassuring manner.. at least till Hikaru moved it away ..
Nikki Robbins felt Chris kiss her on the cheek. She was completely still as the older vampires could be as that action sunk into her mind. Nikki blushed more than she ever had before as she shyly smiled and looked away to her lap letting her raven hair fall down around her face. She looked up through the curtain of her hair to see Gage standing there. She had not recovered enough to lean her back again. Nikki merely stayed as she was.
Hikaru smiled as Chris's skin warmed his own and didn't seem to notice the heels that would have possibly scraped up his shin, thankful for the leather, though his help didn't seem to be helping Deo much. He slid forward, setting his glass on the table then turned to her, slowly extracting his hand from Chris's, bracing his knee on the edge of the couch and lifted her fully onto it, his grip on her arms surprisingly gentle. He made sure she was going to stay put for a few minutes and not slip around before leaning back again, his hand absently reaching back to Chris again, intending to tangle his fingers lightly in his soft hair. His other hand rose up and he placed his hand on Gage's arm, frowning, concerned for him. His aura flared again as he tried to give strength and energy to him, though was fully prepared for him to pull away as he had always seemed to do. "You should sit down Gage.. rest and enjoy the night."
Wood Bourne Dice Roller: Hikaru Mekanic rolled 24 on a 25 sided die.
Deoridhe Quandry goes a little glaze eyed when she watches both Gage and Jehan go kind of weirdly glowy and ....odd and... kind of shiny? Or maybe that's the alcohol kicking in. "Hi, um, I'm Deoridhe," she pronounces the word with a distinctly Irish bent, though someone who might know Irish would know it's a mispronunciation, "but most people call me Deo. And um," she's lifted, and placed, and... I mean, they always put in the /books/ that vampires are all strong and stuff, but somehow that is very different from being lifted up like a little doll and placed. She goes still, and mouse like, and quietly drinks her drink and.... tries to not move. Definitely potato sack next time.
Jehan leaned his head to Binks again and finished off his drink . Managing to lean enough to set the glass to the floor . He shook his head a bit at the flash of energy half felt in the air though not fully recognized and he stared at the glass a moment then looked up with a chuckle," I think that would be what me Da always called the 'kick' I think perhaps that should be a drink taken rarely for me . Perhaps I am just not used to that particular blood . I bite rarely enough it seems. " looking to Bink with a sigh he stood effortlessly while carrying him and offered a bit of a bow over to Hikaru," Please forgive me . But I think I had best get him back to my chambers . He still has healing to do
Christopher Whiteblaze made a odd sound as Hikaru's fingers curled in his long silk like tresses.. closing his deep blue eyes briefly enjoying the moment feeling Hikaru shift slightly and looking up seeing him reach out to touch Gage.. he could feel the air seem to charge with energy his gaze returning to the woman on the couch then to Nikki .. seeing her obvious discomfort wishing he could help a soft odd clicking sound seemed to come from him.. leaning his head into the caress and blushing his already rose hue brightening even as the club lights accented the color and the light shimmer of glitter he had applied " I got the uniform package Hikaru it is a perfect fit .. -grins- thought you would want to see it on so i came to do shoe and tell -laughs and winks with playful confidence.. but i will probably call a early night spent most the day wandering and taking a hike thru the woods.. and practicing my Ti-chi.." turns his head slightly and kissing the inside of Hikaru's arm as his fingers gathered the pale locks in his fingers.
Hikaru looked a bit shocked at how much he gave, and that it had worked, then his face fell a bit. Though he nodded to Jehan, glancing to Bink cautiously then meeting Jehan's eyes. "I haven't found him yet. If you do first... bring him to me please." He turned back to Chris and smiled. "You and I should practice together sometime." He had other ideas as well as teaching Chris to fight but those for now could wait. He had a strong suspicion that soon there would be no quiet time, no relaxing for anyone. "Go on then Christopher, get some rest, it does look good on you." he watched the swan leave and turned to Jehan and Nikki shaking his head. "I should turn in as well." He picked up his book and looked down at it a moment before reaching for his glass, not really wanting to leave yet.
Nikki Robbins slowly raised her head as she watched Hikaru rise. She had her face under control now and she merely nodded. Slowly, she rose from her seat. "I suppose I will head back. Hopefully I will get to see my Dimitri tonight." She smiled to both of them before she turned to move around the couch to leave.
Jehan smile faded slightly and he went still and then in inclined his head as he looked to Hikaru ," As you wish. " as he straightened again though he had that smile back " Enjoy the rest of your evening . Quiet as it is " grinning to Nikki he continued," And the drink was marvelous. thank you .. you are very skilled . " he started to hum a soft tune as he turned to carry Bink out the door .
Hikaru waited until they had both left before he downed half the glass and leaned back against the cushions, closing his eyes. He briefly brushed against Aydryan, making sure he was alright. One hand rose up to rub against his forehead only stopping when he felt his scars under his fingertips. He could already feel that darkness rising back up in him again, his jaw clenching as he denied it and shoved it back. He opened the book and tried reading, sipping at the Blisskey occasionally, but eventually gave up. His mind couldn't concentrate on the words, he had reread that sentence four times and still couldn't understand it. He closed the book with a soft snap and looked around. Jeanette nodded to him as did Tao and he gave them both a small smile before rising up and finishing off his drink. He took it to the bar and handed it to Jeanette, then made his way into the stockroom and the catacombs beyond.
Hikaru made his way to the kitchen and went about preparing the meal he usually made for the Pommes and donors that lived in the catacombs. He managed to make the seven layer lasagna, taking his time to make it just right, then sat down to read while it cooked. Once it was done he put the oven on warm, and pulled out the plates and silverware, his own symbol that he had cooked though the kitchen air welled with the scent of it all. He left the kitchen, returning shortly to grab his book then went to their room. Aydryan wouldn't be back until tomorrow night, longer if the negotiations didn't go well. He sighed looking around the living room, his emotions tightly hidden from his beloved. he was reminded of so much when he was alone, his mind wandering of it's own accord in the silence. He tossed his fedora onto the back of the couch and headed upstairs. He stared at the bed for several minutes before undressing, tossing his clothes into the hamper an taking a long shower. It was long because of his hair of course, and even the rhythmic beating of the water against his back, the heat that warmed his skin, none of that helped ease his mind. Eventually he left the shower and toweled off, taking the time to brush and braid his hair before flopping onto the bed. He had about an hour before dawn, and as he tried to read during that time his mind continually crept away from him. In that single hour he had felt the walls closing in on him several times, though not from the space, but the silence, the loneliness. He carefully kept these feelings from his lover, not wanting him to worry about leaving all the time, though he knew he did anyway. He simply didn't want to add to it. As dawn broke over the horizon, he reached out with his mind as he often did to him, wanting to touch him in any way as they both died for the day.
Dodge wasted no time making his way to the dance floor.. he just HAD to see how well he could move in the new uniforms he had received.. the pants fit like a glove.. As he began to get into his rhythm behind Hikaru, speaking back to him.. " Ha.. as if you should have to ask.. I feel awesome.. simply awesome.. I don't know how long it will last but I am gonna take full advantage of it till it goes away." Dodge was grinning wide by now.
Hikaru chuckled as he spun on the floor, then pushed himself up. "That's good to hear. Be sure to let us know when it starts wearing off though."
Nikki Robbins looked over to the dance floor and saw Hikaru and another on the dance floor. She took a slow breath before the professional smile was placed back on her mask again. Nikki slowly moved forward in the heels that Dimitri had got her to start wearing by merely hiding then getting rid of her flats. She no longer levitated as she moved towards the coffin that was hanging from the wall. Her eyes moved up to it for a moment and tightened a bit around the edges as she moved past the hanging coffin giving it a wide berth as she rounded the red wall. The professional smile stayed on her lips as she looked to them pair dancing. However, noticing Dodge's outfit made her seriously blush which darkened her tanned cheeks with a pink sweep.
Dodge was truly feeling wonderful, between last nights events, and the visit to the Hookah Lounge earlier, His battery had been recharged.. He dipped and twisted, this way and that, completely satisfied with how freely he could move in the tight new pants.. Dodge turned to watch someone walking along the other side of the wall towards the dance floor. Nikki rounded the corner, In her uniform, and Dodge raised an eyebrow. " Wow Nikki.. I don't think I've ever seen you dressed so.. well, just so WOW. You look smoking in that outfit!"
Hikaru had been watching Dodge out of the corners of his eyes, but turned to Nikki when she walked in, his smile widening. "I would have to say that the uniforms suit you Nikki. Very much so."
Nikki Robbins smiled shyly to both of them as they complimented her. She was slowly losing that ability to hide what she really felt. The blush was still on her cheeks and her arms gently crossed lower as if she was trying to cover herself up. "I suppose it does... I am not really prone to wear such things..."
Dodge could tell Nikki felt totally embarrassed in her uniform, so he chose not to push the issue on just how attractive it made her. " Well don't worry Nikki. We will all be dressed this way.. so you wont have to feel to shy." Dodge didn't know how else to convince her that she looked fine so he simply offered her a smile.
Hikaru chuckled, shaking his head. "I tried convincing Aydryan to add fedoras to the outfits... but he wouldn't have it."
Nikki Robbins slowly nodded, "Yes...I suppose I will not. Thank you Dodge..." Her voice got softer as she spoke. Nikki looked over to Jeanette at the bar then back to the pair on the dance floor. "I suppose he had his reasons as well..." She gently clasped her hands down in front of her which seemed to be her nervous gesture. Nikki looked about the bar seeing it was quite empty. "Seems to be another slow night..."
Dodge chuckled at Hikaru's mention of the hat. Silently Dodge was glad Aydryan had decided not to go for the fedora.. Dodge simply did not look right in a hat after all. Dodge turned back to Nikki and glanced round the bar even as she spoke.. " Yeah.. it seems so.. I had nothing else to do so I figured I could come down and at least try out the uniform, even if I wasn't needed to help out."
Hikaru narrowed his eyes teasingly at Dodge "I heard that." Then looked around the almost empty bar. "I wonder what is keeping everyone away tonight... Anything going on that I don't know about?"
Nikki Robbins slowly moved over to stand against the red wall. She nodded to Dodge. "yes, I had assumed the same." Nikki looked to Hikaru as he spoke. She shook her head. "I have not heard of anything."
Dodge smirked at Hikaru then laughed. Shrugging his shoulders as he answered.. "I'm not sure where the crowd is tonight.. none of my sources mentioned something wild or crazy going on tonight in town.. I guess there all just lame."
Dodge slowed his dance to a stop as he watched Hikaru dance with a grin.. " Well I do love the new uniforms and they fit quite nicely.." Dodge purposely shifted himself in the tight jeans just to be a tease. " But I think I am going to call it an early nite. Have a good evening Nikki, and Hikaru."
Nikki Robbins nodded to Dodge. "Good night Dodge. Have a good evening."
Hikaru nodded to Dodge and stopped dancing, moving to the bar but shook his head at Jeanette when she offered a drink. "Have a good night Dodge."
(A few hours later...)
Hikaru was stretched out on the couch, book in hand though his eyes often trailed to the fire that crackled behind the screen. The bar was empty save for a few of the staff, a glance behind him and he saw Tao reading a book as well, on the other side Jeanette was laying across the top of the bar, and he knew she was meditating. The music was turned very low tonight, but if people started coming in they would crank it and the liveliness of the place would easily rise. He chuckled softly at that thought and turned back to his book, flipping a page. It was one of those rare nights of peace and quiet and he enjoyed it immensely. The only things that would make it perfect was if Aydryan weren't out f town again, and if he could get rid of the darkness creeping at the back of his mind. It spoke of dark needs and bloody wants. Something was coming, though he didn't know what, and that bothered him. Aydryan felt it too. The calm before the storm. Hikaru had a feeling that the storm to come could breach every defense, scale every wall, and tear apart their very world. The words seemed to melt together and be blinked, then closed his eyes, his fingers rising to pinch the bridge of his nose, which stopped mid motion and made him chuckle to himself."
Jehan pushed through the doors in a relatively happy looking mood . Settling in finally and with a day or so of quiet finally to get things settled . so it was time to start making places a regular haunt . and where better to start than the club itself . Besides it felt comfortable like coming home and those there had taken care of Bink so yes...to the club it was and he drug a bunny toting Bink with him .
James Binks-Rakosi the dragged and bunny-toting Bink was pouting. Pouting and making little grumpy faces behind his bunny that protectively flopped against his face. His grumpy sulky face! He murmured something miserable and adorable, but whatever it was was lost in the fluff. Only one word could be made out as it was louder and said with more force than the other words: "POCKY!"
Hikaru heard the doors opening and glanced over briefly then his head swung back around , his lips parted for a moment as he stared at Jehan. For a moment he had an overlapping image then he blinked it away, his casual and calm mask returning. He had of course shown Aydryan what he was seeing, who was currently chuckling at it all. The sound of his lover's laughter helped to chase away that darkness, though it didn't disappear completely. "Hello Jehan.. Bink." He nodded to the two of them before returning to his book. He wasn't ignoring them though, nor was he paying attention to the book. His attentions were solely on the two behind him.
Jehan gave a glance around at the quiet place and nodded to himself before he lifted a hand in greeting to Hikaru and offered a smile ," Hey . Thought I needed to get Bink out for a little moonlight at least. So long as things are quiet. I am thinking about leashing him to my belt." he seemed to consider a moment then with a teasing tug on Bink's rabbit's ear he moved over towards the couches to gracefully flop in one .
James Binks-Rakosi was pulled down and grumbling sharping, " I'm not a puppy!" He huffed quietly. Hugging to the poor rabbit he wiggled and turned as best as he could to nestle and 'hide' against Jehan's body. ".. home was fine.. though.... I think we need a bigger kitchen..." considering the kitchen was the shared kitchen among all those living...it was quite the statement. "....oh... heyla.. i should say heylas, right...? Right.. Heyla!"
Hikaru looked up from his book and chuckled softly lowering his book. "A bigger kitchen? Why?" Every bit of him seemed relaxed, though only those that actually knew him well enough would know he had tensed slightly when Jehan and Bink had walked in. "How are you feeling Bink?"
Jehan was himself looking completely relaxed as he flipped his hair out of the way and draped an arm about Bink," We are still working on Bink being around others. I had to explain to the others up there that him hiding in the cabinets was ...normal for him . They are all good to him though . Different from where we came from . It is good. "
James Binks-Rakosi "..yeah... they all aren't trying to force me to the floor...."he murmured quietly and fiddled with the bunny in his arm. "..I.. I'm ok. My lip still feels a bit funny, but I can walk without getting dizzy now. I'm ok." as he spoke his chin raised and lowered as he eyed the book in his hand. Books were visual candy for him.
Hikaru smiled though it was short lived, a concerned look overcoming his features. He didn't repeat what Bink had said but simply looked to Jehan, his head tilting to the side a bit, asking with his eyes what was meant by that. He truly hated knowing that people were being abused in some way. "it's.. good that you are feeling better then... Would either of you like something to drink?"
Jehan let his smile slip a little as he nuzzled into Bink's hair and sighed a little at the look as well from Hikaru," I shall have to tell you about my last Master sometime. I think Bink would not like me to discuss those stories it was hardest on him . I was more ..adaptable. However I don't seem to have adapted to the drinks served here so well yet . Thank you though . Perhaps milk to go with your Pocky Bink? " he chuckled softly still amused by the edible sticks
James Binks-Rakosi "Everyone knows koolaid goes with Pocky.. .except on Wednesdays." he shook his head at Jehan and reached up his bunny so he could place a kiss on the vampire's nose. Bink even helped with the noise. Though he seemed as though he was trying too hard to not bring it back to the former topic. it was not a good one for him
Hikaru nodded glancing down at the book, his tongue slipping out to touch his upper lip, the three silver colored hoops easily seen for a moment on the underside of his tongue. He continued to nod as he placed his bookmark between the pages and set it beside him. It took him a moment before he leaned forward, clasping his hands in front of him and lifted violet eyes to Jehan's. "I have to ask... " He paused frowning and trying to think of how to tread.. carefully on this subject. "Have you ever heard of a Mistr- Master of the City in northern Canada named Apollymi?" he spoke her name softer, not wanting to remember her too vividly. Too late.
Jehan absently chewed on his own lip rings looking thoughtful ," No...I don't recall the name but..He... was rather isolated . Not entirely by choice . So we didn't hear a lot about others I am afraid. " he paused and tilted his head to eye Bink," You know..I am still so not sure about your cool aid stuff . ""
James Binks-Rakosi wasn't sure what was going on and so bided his time by toying with he rabbit and yawning as he nuzzled against Jehan's chest. the mention of 'him' made his tense and pale. He thought on that very He... and shuddered. "I don't like Morion... at all.."
Hikaru nodded lowering his head and hiding his eyes for a moment behind the brim of his hat. "I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have brought it up." Morion... He would have to check on that name. Once he had his eyes under control he looked up and turned his head, motioning for Nikki to come over with a small smile.
Jehan pet gently along Bink's shoulders and even nipped a bit at the tip of an ear though it was not a seen ear tip. " Well they didn't have a candy store like here . I have never seen so many kinds of candy. Makes me wish I could have tried them way back when ."
James Binks-Rakosi blushed at the nip and ducked his head to nuzzle against Jehan's chest more, " ..of course... course not. candy... Andy's not scary..." he yawned and closed his eyes, wiggling about to get more comfortable against Jehan. ".. and Morion.. he... he didn't like anything that was not scary... or... or.." he mumbled on a bout something... part of which had Bunnies in the mix, but it got lost in the little muffling yawn nuzzle and then the Bink was out like a light... again.
Hikaru was about to ask Nikki to check the staff kitchen upstairs for kool aid, they kept all sorts of drinks up there, when he noticed Bink snuggling closer to Jehan and stopped, smiling at the two of them. Looking back to Nikki he shook his head. "Would you bring me a Bliskey? How Aydryan likes them please?"
Nikki Robbins looked to Hikaru and nodded to him. With that, she simply turned and headed back to the bar to fix the drink.
Jehan seemed to sink a bit more into the beanbag as Bink faded out and he sighed softly ." sometimes he is like a light switch.. the energy around him is so bright . I had to take the chance to get him out of the shadows " he closed his eyes and leaned his head against Bink's " not sure which of us keeps the other going at times.
Deoridhe picks her way through the crowd, trying first at the couches from the night before - eyes carefully averted from the wall - and then venturing a little further afield. She frowns around at the people, rubbing her eyes and ducking under arms. She ends up by the wall; ahh, sanctuary.
Hikaru watched the two of them a moment smiling softly, "It is most likely that you both keep each other going in a way." He looked up seeing another familiar face. "Hello again Deo. How is your night going?"
Deoridhe peers over toward the couches - they were near! Neat! - and makes her way to them, chirruping with an enthusiasm only partly borne of fear, "Hi, pretty good, um... I got lost." Only then does she see Jehan and Bink, "Oh Bink, you're .....asleep." She only quiets her voice on the LAST word.
Nikki Robbins slowly came back across the room with Hikaru's drink in hand. She moved around the couches and held it gently out to him. "Here you are." She managed a small smile as she handed him his drink.
Jehan smiled crookedly and glanced up as he addressed another offering her a smile and a nod . He knew that Bink slept hard usually so he wasn't worried about all the sound . Glancing back over towards Nikki he watched her a moment then just looked thoughtfully back to Hikaru.
Hikaru took the drink from Nikki "Thank you... Why don't you take a break? I believe you have scrubbed the bar so clean when Jeanette moves from it there will be her silhouette there. Unless Deo would like something?" He understood her reasoning for keeping her hands busy though. Turning to Deo he continued to smile warmly "Have a seat if you want."
Nikki Robbins looked to Hikaru for a moment and gave a shy smile. Then she looked over to the woman who must have been Deo. Nikki stood their silently waiting for the answer.
Deoridhe flashes a smile at Nikki. "Um... hi. Um, nothing right now," and she moves forward a little, nervously, changing her mind, "maybe if... someone knows how to make a Lynchburg Lemonade? Or a Screaming Orga... never mind on that one." Her cheeks go red. "Or a White Russian?" She hesitates by the end of the couch, eying the far chair, before squaring her shoulders and sitting down. Finally remembering her manners, she adds, "Thank you," looking between Nikki and Hikaru.
Jehan chuckled softly as he played with Bink's hair while absently chewing at his lip ring," Careful they might try and make all the drinks in one. Now that might be interesting
Hikaru chuckled and slid the book that was beside him a bit closer to his thigh. "Or you could just ask for a 'Call a Cab' ..." His eyes lit up, watching the two on the beanbag and he looked up at Nikki. "Nikki, when you come back would you bring the newest drink for Jehan?" he looked back at the man and almost grinned, almost flashed his fangs but remembered the woman beside him, and his need to control better. "Now I know you said you don't have the taste for them... but I think you might like this one. At least try it?"
Nikki Robbins looked to the woman and nodded to her. "I can make nearly any drink you would like." Her voice was just as soft and gentle as always. "Is the White Russian the one you want?" Nikki glanced to Jehan then back to Deo. She looked back to Hikaru and nodded. "Sure."
Deoridhe tilts her head a little at Nikki and nods. "Please, um... but not all of them together. That sounds kinda gross." She starts to tuck her feet up, but her heel catches on the cushions, and then she straightens her legs a little awkwardly and slides slightly down the cushions. Subtle upward scrambling becomes slightly less subtle before she gives up. "I mean, the White Russian, please, but not too strong, please." She glances curiously between Hikaru and Jehan at the subtexts, questions swimming behind her eyes like guppies.
Jehan nearly really bit his lip as he watched Deo struggle with the couch and he wasn't really teasing when he shifted and stretched out those long legs . He did incline his head to Hikaru and then smiled up at Nikki," I would love to try the new drink, made by such a lovely lady too .
Hikaru "We tend to make a game of creating new drinks here. The person that gets the proportions right, without the typical side effects of course, gets to name the drink." He lifted his glass and took a small sip, though his eyes shifted to Deo a moment.
Nikki Robbins nodded to Deo. "I will be back shortly with the drinks." She turned to head back then she heard Jehan's words. Nikki's tanned skin gain a light blush across her cheeks having been caught off guard by the compliment as well as being in an outfit she was not exactly comfortable with. However, she regained her composure and nodded to him with a small smile. "Thank you kindly Jehan." She looked to Hikaru and softly smiled hearing about that again. However, she turned and moved off for the bar to make the drinks.
Deoridhe asks curiously, trying to look graceful as she wriggles up the seat to do more 'sit' and less 'lie', "Side effects, like.... turning your lips blue? Or making you really drunk really fast?" She's trying hard to not look nervous and be all cool and collected - like she's near a vampire every day! - but her rapid heartbeat and sometimes awkward motions give her nerves away.
Jehan gave a thoughtful loo and then laughed," I hope I am not merely the test subject for this new drink . I too fear what side effects there might be . I am used to a very ..simple diet after all . " fingers lightly trailed down Bink's arm
Hikaru chuckled shaking his head. As he spoke he shifted, one leg moving over so that she could brace her feet on top of her foot. "More like... " he tilted his head and wrinkled his nose a bit. "If there is not enough blood it tends to.. bounce." He chuckled shaking his head harder and turned his eyes to Jehan. "Oh no... Nikki and I made our requisite trips to the bathroom to create your drink perfectly. Don't worry, she is good at what she does."
Deoridhe makes grateful use of the new prop, looking distinctly embarrassed as she says to Hikaru, "Sorry." Then, "Bounce? I mean...." she gestures with one hand, as if bouncing a basketball. "I mean.... isn't it kind of... liquidy to bounce?"
Nikki Robbins came back over to the group with the two drinks in her hands. She started to move towards Deo but she caught the last of Hikaru's words. Nikki shuddered slightly at remembering the feeling. However, she moved to Deo and handed her the drink. "One White Russian for you." Then she turned and moved over to Jehan and handed him his drink. "And the Blocotini for you."
Jehan arched a brow and blinked," Blocotini....." eying it cautiously he lifted it past the sleeping Bink and started to sniff at it but then smiled crookedly and gave a slight shrug before he took a sip. He almost seemed to hesitate before swallowing but doing so he smiled more and nodded," Interesting.. I don't remember ever tasting anything like it.”
Hikaru had to lower his glass as he began chuckling a bit harder, not quite a laugh, but close. "No... We simply cannot stomach any type of..." he tilted his head slightly considering the right wording. "Human.. regular food? That is why if we want to taste wine, or whiskey," He lifted his drink a bit, " We have to mix it with enough blood for us to keep it down, so that it doesn't... bounce." His head turned as his aura flared yellow for an instant, reaching out to Gage and brushing against his, then returning and quieting back down to the multicolored hues he normally had. His smile widened when he spotted Chris walking in, catching his coat and setting it beside himself. "Hey!" His tone had sharpened slightly, but not really risen in volume. "That would be Chocolate, Jehan."
Deoridhe takes her drink with a bright smile and a, "Thank you!" now safely propped in a couch-corner with the added help of one donated leg. Still attached to the owner, though, not in the zombie-type 'donated' way. Hikaru's explanation was about to get a response when - hey! Holy shiny lights going flying over! And she all but twists her body around to see where it goes, fascinated and entirely distracted, the liquid in her glass sloshing in a truly threatening manner. Threatening for the couches, at least.
Nikki Robbins moved over to the couch at last once she handed out the drinks. She sat as formally as always with ehr hands folded into her lap, legs crossed at her ankles and her back straight. Nikki looked over to the door as Hikaru called out to Chris.
Gage walked into the club after flashing the badge to the big doorman. As he walked in he looked around and there were people about he still was a bit on edge as his finger twitched slightly. Anyone could be working for them…he didn’t know and that made him slightly nervous. He looked through he crowd to see Hikaru sitting in the back…and at that moment he felt Hik nudge him. He took a deep breath in and headed to the back, not really knowing what to say
Jehan mused softly," chocolate..." he took another slow sip and closed his eyes a moment ," we were lucky to get penny rock sugar candy when I was a child but Bink has spoken a lot of it . Thank you ." and then others were filing in and greetings were being offered . He watched them curiously .
Christopher Whiteblaze chuckled the sound like a crisp summer breeze unforced and free.. Chris seemed to lack the nervous air he usually had.. his eyes bright.. as he leaned over the back of the couch his arms folded as he flipped his long pale silk-like hair over his shoulder so he could look at Hikaru .. and nods smiling at the new female and over to the two he had seen briefly several nights ago .one drinking the other curled asleep.. he had nodded to Gage.. recognizing him finally noting he seemed tense and a bit worse for wear.. smiling and letting his tongue tease the new piercing in his lip .. " Hello Hikaru Nikki - kissing her sweetly on the cheek-.. all.. nice evening yes?" his voice a soft trill sound.. bordering on sensual and birdlike taping his fingers his hands covered by black gloves though on close look still pink scars could be seen at the edge of the left glove.. the mesh shirt did a fair job along with the regrowth of some of his soft down feather to cover the fading pink scars marking his chest..
Hikaru glanced back to Jehan as Gage walked up and smiled, catching that Deo had turned too. "Which is precisely why we offer these drinks. Not many of us remember such things." His eyebrows rose at Chris's flirtations and self confidence, though neither bothered him. He reached up and touched the ring on his lip lightly with a single finger. "What have you been up to? I was worried." He turned his head and nodded to Gage, his smile slipping a bit, then he seemed to remember his manners, turning back to Jehan. "Jehan, I would like you to meet Christopher, my Pomme.. and Gage Wheeler, Rex of our local pride that even with a few languages under my belt i cannot fathom how to say properly." He was back to looking at Gage intently. "How are you tonight?" Spoken as if it was just another night and he hadn't pulled a bullet out of him the night before. He was aware Deo's eyes were possibly bugged out by now, which was why he wasn't looking at her, not ignoring, but, avoiding another unintended and possibly hurtful chuckle.
Deoridhe waves shyly at the person who got all... yellow coated for a second, and then at Chris, making a frantic acking noise when she realizes she's spilling her drink. She hastily licks up where it splashed a little on her hand and up the side of her glass, taking a sip. "Oh, this is delicious! Yum!" She drops back onto the couch completely, realizing she's been sliding her shoes - oh no heels! - against Hikaru's leg and tries to tuck her feet up, promptly sliding down so the fronts of her calves catch against his leg instead. Damn slippery dresses; next time - potato sack! Veeeery non slippery. Less soft than silk and velvet, but sooo much easier to stay on a couch.
Jehan inclined his head to each as he was introduced. Gesturing a bit to the curled up Bink in his lap," my husband and Pomme. Bink ..the heavy sleeper. I am sure he will be far more lively tomorrow. " slight head tilt as he noted the scars on Chris," saw you the first night we were here . Very enjoyable dancer." better to not mention things that still bothered Bink. he might start talking about the show that wasn't a show in his sleep again ,Offering a slight toast with the glass in hand to Gage he inclined his head politely," pleasure, I hope, to meet you " the tenseness about the man made him glance away still working on his own shielding.
Gage nodded to the one he was being introduced to…then he turned to look at Hikaru and gave a small smile”well…alive. Hurting, but alive” he moved up and stood behind Hikaru and to the side so he could see very one in the small area as he then looked back to the ones he did not know” Greetings” He took a slow shallow breath as he tried to rebuild what was left of his shield, his eyes almost seeming to zone out every now and again
Christopher Whiteblaze smiles and shivers slightly feeling Hikaru's light touch the piercing still new and made his lip sensitive his eyes danced with a blue shimmer and his skin took on a bit of a rosier cast as he lifted his gloved left hand and took Hikaru's hand.. and brushed his warm lips along his palm and wrist.. then still holding his hand looked up and smiled at Jehan " Good to officially meet you Sir and Mr. Binks.. i can understand the need for sleep .. adjusting to a new place and wear one out Thank you .. i do enjoy dancing here ..- smiles a bit brighter noticing the new woman's frantic struggles to remain seated with out slipping or brushing to much against Hikaru a slightly teasing and playful glint in his eyes as he brings Hikaru's hand to his face. " Good to see you Gage .. it has been a while.. " quirking his brow slightly as he noted the pained slow movements.. and tenseness about the Rex.. still holding Hikaru's hand to his face almost in a reassuring manner.. at least till Hikaru moved it away ..
Nikki Robbins felt Chris kiss her on the cheek. She was completely still as the older vampires could be as that action sunk into her mind. Nikki blushed more than she ever had before as she shyly smiled and looked away to her lap letting her raven hair fall down around her face. She looked up through the curtain of her hair to see Gage standing there. She had not recovered enough to lean her back again. Nikki merely stayed as she was.
Hikaru smiled as Chris's skin warmed his own and didn't seem to notice the heels that would have possibly scraped up his shin, thankful for the leather, though his help didn't seem to be helping Deo much. He slid forward, setting his glass on the table then turned to her, slowly extracting his hand from Chris's, bracing his knee on the edge of the couch and lifted her fully onto it, his grip on her arms surprisingly gentle. He made sure she was going to stay put for a few minutes and not slip around before leaning back again, his hand absently reaching back to Chris again, intending to tangle his fingers lightly in his soft hair. His other hand rose up and he placed his hand on Gage's arm, frowning, concerned for him. His aura flared again as he tried to give strength and energy to him, though was fully prepared for him to pull away as he had always seemed to do. "You should sit down Gage.. rest and enjoy the night."
Wood Bourne Dice Roller: Hikaru Mekanic rolled 24 on a 25 sided die.
Deoridhe Quandry goes a little glaze eyed when she watches both Gage and Jehan go kind of weirdly glowy and ....odd and... kind of shiny? Or maybe that's the alcohol kicking in. "Hi, um, I'm Deoridhe," she pronounces the word with a distinctly Irish bent, though someone who might know Irish would know it's a mispronunciation, "but most people call me Deo. And um," she's lifted, and placed, and... I mean, they always put in the /books/ that vampires are all strong and stuff, but somehow that is very different from being lifted up like a little doll and placed. She goes still, and mouse like, and quietly drinks her drink and.... tries to not move. Definitely potato sack next time.
Jehan leaned his head to Binks again and finished off his drink . Managing to lean enough to set the glass to the floor . He shook his head a bit at the flash of energy half felt in the air though not fully recognized and he stared at the glass a moment then looked up with a chuckle," I think that would be what me Da always called the 'kick' I think perhaps that should be a drink taken rarely for me . Perhaps I am just not used to that particular blood . I bite rarely enough it seems. " looking to Bink with a sigh he stood effortlessly while carrying him and offered a bit of a bow over to Hikaru," Please forgive me . But I think I had best get him back to my chambers . He still has healing to do
Christopher Whiteblaze made a odd sound as Hikaru's fingers curled in his long silk like tresses.. closing his deep blue eyes briefly enjoying the moment feeling Hikaru shift slightly and looking up seeing him reach out to touch Gage.. he could feel the air seem to charge with energy his gaze returning to the woman on the couch then to Nikki .. seeing her obvious discomfort wishing he could help a soft odd clicking sound seemed to come from him.. leaning his head into the caress and blushing his already rose hue brightening even as the club lights accented the color and the light shimmer of glitter he had applied " I got the uniform package Hikaru it is a perfect fit .. -grins- thought you would want to see it on so i came to do shoe and tell -laughs and winks with playful confidence.. but i will probably call a early night spent most the day wandering and taking a hike thru the woods.. and practicing my Ti-chi.." turns his head slightly and kissing the inside of Hikaru's arm as his fingers gathered the pale locks in his fingers.
Hikaru looked a bit shocked at how much he gave, and that it had worked, then his face fell a bit. Though he nodded to Jehan, glancing to Bink cautiously then meeting Jehan's eyes. "I haven't found him yet. If you do first... bring him to me please." He turned back to Chris and smiled. "You and I should practice together sometime." He had other ideas as well as teaching Chris to fight but those for now could wait. He had a strong suspicion that soon there would be no quiet time, no relaxing for anyone. "Go on then Christopher, get some rest, it does look good on you." he watched the swan leave and turned to Jehan and Nikki shaking his head. "I should turn in as well." He picked up his book and looked down at it a moment before reaching for his glass, not really wanting to leave yet.
Nikki Robbins slowly raised her head as she watched Hikaru rise. She had her face under control now and she merely nodded. Slowly, she rose from her seat. "I suppose I will head back. Hopefully I will get to see my Dimitri tonight." She smiled to both of them before she turned to move around the couch to leave.
Jehan smile faded slightly and he went still and then in inclined his head as he looked to Hikaru ," As you wish. " as he straightened again though he had that smile back " Enjoy the rest of your evening . Quiet as it is " grinning to Nikki he continued," And the drink was marvelous. thank you .. you are very skilled . " he started to hum a soft tune as he turned to carry Bink out the door .
Hikaru waited until they had both left before he downed half the glass and leaned back against the cushions, closing his eyes. He briefly brushed against Aydryan, making sure he was alright. One hand rose up to rub against his forehead only stopping when he felt his scars under his fingertips. He could already feel that darkness rising back up in him again, his jaw clenching as he denied it and shoved it back. He opened the book and tried reading, sipping at the Blisskey occasionally, but eventually gave up. His mind couldn't concentrate on the words, he had reread that sentence four times and still couldn't understand it. He closed the book with a soft snap and looked around. Jeanette nodded to him as did Tao and he gave them both a small smile before rising up and finishing off his drink. He took it to the bar and handed it to Jeanette, then made his way into the stockroom and the catacombs beyond.
Hikaru made his way to the kitchen and went about preparing the meal he usually made for the Pommes and donors that lived in the catacombs. He managed to make the seven layer lasagna, taking his time to make it just right, then sat down to read while it cooked. Once it was done he put the oven on warm, and pulled out the plates and silverware, his own symbol that he had cooked though the kitchen air welled with the scent of it all. He left the kitchen, returning shortly to grab his book then went to their room. Aydryan wouldn't be back until tomorrow night, longer if the negotiations didn't go well. He sighed looking around the living room, his emotions tightly hidden from his beloved. he was reminded of so much when he was alone, his mind wandering of it's own accord in the silence. He tossed his fedora onto the back of the couch and headed upstairs. He stared at the bed for several minutes before undressing, tossing his clothes into the hamper an taking a long shower. It was long because of his hair of course, and even the rhythmic beating of the water against his back, the heat that warmed his skin, none of that helped ease his mind. Eventually he left the shower and toweled off, taking the time to brush and braid his hair before flopping onto the bed. He had about an hour before dawn, and as he tried to read during that time his mind continually crept away from him. In that single hour he had felt the walls closing in on him several times, though not from the space, but the silence, the loneliness. He carefully kept these feelings from his lover, not wanting him to worry about leaving all the time, though he knew he did anyway. He simply didn't want to add to it. As dawn broke over the horizon, he reached out with his mind as he often did to him, wanting to touch him in any way as they both died for the day.