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Post by Lonestar on Oct 26, 2010 17:03:10 GMT -5
Watching her apprehensively as she climbed through the window, the male made sure he stood at attention just beside her till she was safe inside, making sure nothing went wrong and that she, unlike him, remained unscathed by the glass shards that were still stuck somewhat in the window and that laid on the floor. Quickly, the man followed her into the bathroom and froze for half a second the instant his feet touched the ground upon hearing another approach from the left. Forgetting the setting they were in, the drake stood to his full height and moved till he stood between her and the stranger, muscles tight in a defensive stance while upper lip twitched. Then the maiden's words calling out to the owner of the house reminded him that neither was in danger in their friend's presence and he allowed himself to relax enough to where he was laughing at the banter between the two. Arm wrapped around the essa's waist, bringing his body beside hers before keeping the contact but dropping back by two paces when they moved towards the door. Look at it this way; we did you a favor because now you won't have a jammed window anymore. Just put some foil over it and hang a heavy towel up and you will be all set for the night. Chuckling, he teased the other drake, obviously in a good mood. Pausing to let Ayrn move out into the hallway, he stopped himself with his hand upon the doorway and turned back to Damien with a small smirk. Besides, we both know you have a very warm partner in your bed. Keeping his voice low, he spoke to were neither of the women would be able to hear even with their acute senses then pulled back, disappearing into the well lit hallway while shutting the door behind him, the scent of his old lover fading from his nostrils where it had been so strong within the apartment. Knowing she was there with Ayrn's best friend did not affect him like one might suspect it to after their relationship. Instead, he was happy for both of them and just hoped that they were happy as well. Following his lover's lead, he gathered his clothes and entered the stairwell, falling only a few steps behind her as he moved leisurely down the two flights then made up the distance with his long stride once they were on the twelfth floor. Without hesitating, the woman walked directly to the bedroom and he of course did the same, detouring away from the very tempting mattress because he was still wet from their little jaunt on the roof. Dirty clothes were tossed into the hamper and a clean pair of underwear was taken from the drawer. Turning around, he almost ran into her, a brilliant smile crossing handsome features as palms began to slide onto her waist until the look upon Ayrn's mask caused him to pull back, glancing down at what she held in her hand. Heart sank, the expression falling immediately as his arms returned to sides. The words she spoke fell almost on deaf ears because he did not really pay attention to what was being said. After all this time that they were apart she decided to give him back his ring once things finally felt right again? Why now? Why not back when they were still mad at each other? Why did she not throw it at his head then like every woman seemed to do in the movies? At least the heartbreak would have been justified. Having her hand it back to him now felt like a slap in the face. It was a clear 'I don't trust you anymore' sign that the male found hard to ignore. Loosely, he held the piece of jewelry in his hand, continuing to stare at it while she explained the lack of need for a wedding. As she finished, fist tightened around it, the rock digging into his skin as knuckles shone white, gaze only then lifting to meet the emerald depths, but she robbed him of seeing the emotion in her eyes because she turned away and pulled him towards the bathroom where he moved to sit on the closed toilet lid beside the trashcan. Watching with piercing silver pools, the drake remained silent as she got the last of the glass out, ripping only some skin that had already begun to regenerate around the wound in doing so. The wrap put upon his arms was unnecessary, but he did not tell her. It would not hurt anything to wear a bandage for a while. Before she got the chance to move away from him upon finishing, the drake caught her wrist, drawing her back to stand between his legs while chin tilted upwards at her. Hand moved down to grasp hers and turned it till palm faced upwards. Then, slowly, he placed the ring back into her grasp and gently closed her fingers over it, shaking his head to dismiss any complaints that rose to her lips. It is yours Ayrn. No one else has ever been able to lay claim to it and nor will they ever. I want you to have it. That ring is no good to me if the woman I love does not own it. I'm not going to ask that you wear it, but make me happy by keeping it. Softly, he pressed his lips to her hand and without another word, rose from where he was sitting and dodged around her, barely brushing her shoulder as he passed, grabbing a towel off the rack while on his way back into the bedroom. Stripping from his wet boxers, he dried off his body then changed into the clean pair, using the towel then to dry his hair some while moving to hang his shorts over the shower wall so they could dry before being washed. Now he could see how big of a mistake he had made six months ago. Betraying her trust and casting her love away had done more damage than originally realized. There would be no marriage for them: no black tux or white gown, no rice shower or get away limo, and there would be no honeymoon. Oh how he had looked forward to experiencing all those things with her! He wanted to see how tears would brim up in her eyes while he said his vows and to know the thrill of kissing her for the first time knowing that before everyone they belonged solely to each other. Her name would never be Ayrn Matthews and his grandmother’s ring, well, it might remain in the jewelry box for all eternity and there was no one else to blame for the turn of events but himself.
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Post by Ayrn on Oct 26, 2010 21:03:23 GMT -5
Throat was constricted with emotions, she knew that this had not been a good time for her little speech but she promised herself that when they got back together this time she would not allow anything to fester up and ruin things between them so her telling him this had been more then essential. She hated how it looked as though she was breaking his heart though since it had not been meant to cause pain, she simply did not feel need for a wedding anymore when she was not sure if things were solid, before if anyone were to ask if she thought they would last forever she would have replied "of course" with not the least bit of hesitation, though six months ago had proven to her that she could not always be sure about these things they could change within a matter of moments. Faster then you could blink, when he had left that night she had been sure that he would have been back after he had cooled off but he hadn't and for a long time she tried to convince herself that it was not real and that she would wake up in the morning and he would be where he was supposed to be, by her side in bed. But it never happened again, not until now. When now asked about their relationship she had to lie when she told a person that for sure it was a serious long term thing, that did not mean that she did not want it to be but she knew that it could change. She did not want to be a divorce case, just the sound of a divorce turned her off and like all stereotypical movies all the people that she had met that were divorced had been crushed by that relationship so hard that they were left with emotional baggage and miserable. She would rather be with him unconditionally then dodging a sketchy marriage. Just the fact that she did not want to be married did not mean that she loved him any less. She would have to work hard to make sure that he understood this. She was allowed a brief break when she turned away from him to drag him in the direction of the bathroom to finish her first aid on his arm before wrapping a light unneeded bandage around her, though she wanted to make sure that he would not get any blood on the bed when he laid down. Before she was able to move away he caught her by the waist meeting her eyes, brave gaze remained steady on him as she clamped down on her bottom lip quite hard. His speech struck her like a blow and made her second guess herself when she was forced to remember who she was talking to, it was Erixic the only reason he had broken up with her was because at the time he thought it would be the best for her. He was so selfless that he was able to sacrafice his own happiness for her to have a chance to be away from him. Which only assured her so much of how much she did want to be with him. It would merely take time for everything to settle into place though and for right now it was true that she did not want to be married, it was much too soon to be able to tell if things would work out even though they were looking amazing so far. Its just going to take time, I am sorry I did not mean for it to sound like I never wanted it to happen. Just not for a long time. She was backtracking in her statement now but she was at a loss for words as she then stepped closer to him looking to the stunning ring that was placed into the palm of her hand. Eyes were closed as she managed to stop him against the shower when she arrived there wrapping her arms around his neck with a soft expression mirrored in emerald pools. She then took steps backwards towards the bed, she had already changed into a pair of shorts and a loose t-shirt and collapsed back against the bed. The light was turned out and they were left in the dark. The night drew on and she wished that she would be able to fall into a sleep but she lay there awake with her mind turning into the night. Finally when she fell asleep the sleep was light and fitful and she found herself up and ready way too early in the morning so she busied herself with what little bit of paperwork she had managed to get off Damien to help him and finishing that she then made breakfast before starting on some errands for the day before anyone was even up, taking clothes to the laundromat downstairs she knew that she would be away when the both of them woke up but she planned already to suprise Erixic and take him lunch while he worked today. So when the sun started to rise she booked an appointment to get Damien's window fixed before anyone even noticed that there was something wrong with it. Grocery shopping was done as well and that lead her almost to lunch time where she stopped at her favourite cafe and grabbed a steak sandwich for him and a turkey one for herself before getting drinks and packing it in a bag before heading back to the hotel. She then stepped into the fitness center standing at the desk. When he passed by she then spoke. Hey, I brought you lunch do you have time to come join me?
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Post by Lonestar on Oct 29, 2010 1:06:00 GMT -5
Gaze jerked away as he saw the teeth digging into the soft flesh of her lower lip, guilt instantly sending a pang through his chest for what was spoken although he knew it would benefit him for the words to be out in the air instead of bottled up inside. She needed to know how he felt about the subject to the point where no questions would ever be asked about his intentions. Had she said the word the bloke would have no doubt swept her off her feet to go running to a church at that moment to seal the deal and he felt that by asking her to keep the ring he made everything perfectly clear. Limbs had already pushed bulk to a stand when the woman offered returned words that contradicted what she had said earlier. A small glimmer of hope rose within him and the man paused, glancing over his shoulder halfway to look back at her from the corner of his eye socket before continuing onward and into the bedroom, dismissing the possibility that her mind might change while at the same time still clinging to it in the back of his mind. Erixic could not let him believe there was more available than what was set out before them because whenever the expected did not happen and he was let down, the blow would only hurt much worse than it would normally. Time: that was what she needed, she said. A long time. How long was that? Five years? A decade? A century? For him, the days flew by so fast it was as if they were losing grip upon reality, but the passage of space might be different for another such as the lady. Brain contemplated this, reverting back to the subject that had been banned from the forefront or so he had thought. It was too hard to try and think of other things when he was around her. Even with the entire bedroom separating him, the drake could feel the pull he felt towards her, could hear the steady breathing that signaled her life, and could smell the sweet mixture that was all Ayrn; characteristic of his lover and no one else. The tension between them at the moment made it difficult for him to decide to re-enter into the bathroom to hang up his wet clothes even though all the shifter wanted was to pull her close, but he did so anyway and was surprised slightly when she trapped him against the shower, wrapped her arms around his neck, and then gently pulled him towards the bedroom, leaving him to turn off all the lights behind them as they moved. Once immersed in darkness, they fell upon the bed together, Erix being careful to avoid landing directly on her and instead rolled towards his side of the bed till hip was pressed into the mattress, extremities encircling her waist pulling the damsel closer. Tucking her tighter against his body, head rose and bent, his weight shifting forward a little as nostrils flared, soaking up the aroma of her skin and hair before releasing a heavy exhale in the form of a contented sigh. Damn. He whispered against her skin, pulling back and allowing his muscles to relax after the sheets were pulled over their bodies. Do you know how much I love you Ayrn? Not really expecting an answer, the duke nuzzled her flesh, kissing the surface along her shoulder, neck, and face while slowly allowing himself to slink into slumber. He awoke in the middle of the night to again feel her warmth pressed up against his own, fingertips running an intangible trail over her length. Eventually, he had fallen back to sleep, but only after dismissing the tempting prospect of waking her up so she could know his adoration for her and did not wake until later the next morning, thanks to Pirzi's alarm clock which he could hear from the other room because the door was slightly cracked to Ayrn's bedroom. Frowning, he sat up and yawned, glancing at the watch he had taken off and placed on the bedside table to learn he only had a short half hour to get dressed, fed, and down into the fitness center before the employees started to arrive. Deciding to go ahead and skip the shower that morning, he jumped out of bed and dressed into his usual attire quickly, forgetting his disappointment at waking up alone like he used to when they lived together while immersed in the hustle of daily life. Brisk strides took him out of the door at the same time Pirzi's tired ones did hers and he paused on his way to the kitchen, smiling at her before continuing on to pour a bowl of cereal and scarf it down that a half starved dog. He wished her a good day then headed down the elevator to the lobby floor where he worked. Not surprisingly, there were already a few of the early birds there waiting on him to open up shop and he immediately apologized for being late although the syllables were brushed off pretty quickly as nothing to worry about. They remained strangely busy throughout the day for it to be a Wednesday and by the time lunch break rolled around, the lord had hardly noticed the hours ticking away. Haley Ann elbowed him in the ribs as he walked by and offered to help her with one of the pieces of equipment causing his to double over slightly with a sharp, unexpected release of breath. Glaring over at her while clutching his side, he asked silently with his eyes what was going on then glanced behind him at the front of the center when she jerked her head in that direction. Upon seeing Ayrn, he instantly got the picture then playfully elbowed the woman back in a strange sort of thank you before heading across the way to meet his girlfriend. Of course. Upbeat vocals emitted, the man taking the bag off her hands as he moved to the doorway with her, held open the metal and glass mass for her to walk through while doing so himself, and then started towards one of the more secluded spots of the hotel to eat. Upon sitting down across the way from his mate, he reached into the bag and pulled out their lunch, smiling and laughing upon seeing what she had gotten him. Ah you know me so well. Lyrics tease, teeth flashing for a moment before focusing on the meal somewhat.
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Post by Ayrn on Oct 31, 2010 2:02:11 GMT -5
Last night haunted every waking thought this morning. She suddenly regretted the words that had left her mouth. They had been said in a moment of weakness and vulnerabilty where she had reverted back to her old habits in trying to hide it while remaining strong. She knew that he was her whole world and would want nothing more then to be married to him and be tied to the male that she knew she would be with for the rest of the time that he would have her. Heart sunk a little in the thoughts about it. She had changed her story shortly after she had told him this though and backtracked telling him that she might want to get married sometime in the future though that time was not going to be determined. They might have broached the subject within time as soon as they settled back into their normal life but she had hindered that and she was positive that he would not bring it up again. To her she did not want to be just a girlfriend anymore. That was not a title that meant too much to many. And now she had ruined it all. She shook the thoughts from her mind as she stepped into the fitness center and he spotted her telling her that he would join her for lunch. A small smile played on features as she then in turn headed in the direction of the small area that was used for people sitting and reading newspapers that was far off the section in the lobby that was in front of the desk, though she no longer cared if they saw her with Erix. She was sure that the rumours were already flying. The chairs in which they sat in were comfortable as the leather sunk beneath her weight and the cushions were flattened slightly. She was well aware that it was Thursday and that later today her and Pirzi would be experiencing the pack for the first time. She was not too sure what she thought of this idea though it would be a large step in their relationship since she knew that it was something that was very important to him since they were like a second family and almost ranked as high in his life as she did. As he told her that she knew him so well she shot him a cheesy smile. I like to think that I do. She uttered before peeling back the bag from her sandwich and starting to eat it. When they were finished eating she then placed the garbage from the wrappers into the bag before standing up. A small smile creasing features. I'll see you after work? Do you want me and Pirzi to meet you in the lobby or are you going to come back up? She asked and waited for his answer before kissing him gently on the cheek, not allowing it to be too scandulous of a move before then heading in the direction of the elevator walking him to the fitness center. The rest of the errands were finished and Pirzi returned home to get changed. They were both dressed in what they thought to be appropriate, jeans and hoodies as they headed back down the elevator to meet with Erixic. She did not know what to expect from this meeting though she promised herself that she would not get too nervous since she knew that Erixic was their leader and she was sure that she would be treated with the uttermost respect. She hated that they had to ask the pack for help but did not want to argue with Erixic about it.
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Post by Lonestar on Nov 2, 2010 2:11:25 GMT -5
Attention shifted from the food on the table before him just as the male gripped the sandwich to bring it to his mouth. Frowning slightly, mercury depths shifted upwards to look at the woman with a glance that was hidden beneath lashes. Something about her manner and reply did not set well with him. Was she nervous? What was wrong? Surfaces scanned her a moment longer, the drake ignorant of the possibility that she might notice his distraction from the lunch while he tried to think of how best to approach this. Of course you know me Ayrn. Better than anyone else. Completely serious vocals assure her, chin lifting a little so their eyes could meet if she looked up and wanted to find his sincerity. After a short pause, the man returned to his lunch and ate it silently, finishing before his companion although she had begun to work on her sandwich before he had his. Surprisingly, when they finished he let her take the trash and throw it away without protest although his first reflex was to grab the bag that held the garbage from her and put it in the can himself like the gentleman was supposed to. While she took care of that, the shifter rose to a stand, rubbing the back of his neck momentarily before twisting it to both sides and popping a few of the vertebrae. Stance straightened once the maiden returned liquids hesitant while he waited for her to say something. When she did, it took him a while to comprehend what she was talking about, but by the end of the second sentence he was able to grasp the subject and suddenly things were put into a different perspective. Tonight she and Pirzi were going to meet his pack; the whole pack. Nervous excitement filled him, causing nostrils to quiver a bit as he drew in a heavy breath before turning his mind to answering her question. It would probably work best if you both meet me down in the lobby after Pirzi gets back from school. It's going to be cold tonight so I would wear warm clothes because we are going to be outdoors. Smiling a little, the duke finally understood what it was that made her seem out of sorts. Unlike him, she was going into the night without a clue about what would be happening around her and without knowledge of who the majority of the group of people was. Sure she knew Haley Ann, Taelix, and the few others who worked at the hotel with them, but there were plenty more who were not so apparent in the male's life for them to have met his mate. Erixic was worried as well for he did not know how she would take seeing the other side of his life and the customs included therein or how well she would get along with other members. It was an important night and he had more or less demanded, in his own way, that the entire roster be present so it would be a lot for her and the teenager to take in. Bending down to her level as they made their goodbyes, the baron went to kiss her out of habit and was slightly taken aback when the damsel moved to the side and instead pressed her lips to his cheek. Realizing where they were, the lord straightened and fought the urge to send a challenging glare to anyone who was looking their way; instead letting his palm slide down her forearm till fingers could intertwine with hers. Side by side, they walked till they had to part, Erix pausing to lean back closer to her and kiss her head before letting go and moving back to work; watching through the large glass window while she made her way to the elevator in order to make sure she made it there safely. Unlike earlier in the day, minutes went by slowly and the man felt like he was glancing at the clock every few seconds. Finally, it was time for close and the few lingering customers made their way through the doors, leaving the employees to tidy up. All but he and Haley Ann had left by the time Erixic closed up, having pulled a pair of sweat pants on over his shorts while keeping the same sleeveless top he wore to workout in. Quietly, they both waited for Ayrn and Pirzi to come down and meet them in the lobby although the pair were soon joined by another member when Taelix walked up to stand beside his mother, already dressed in clothing appropriate for the occasion. Erixic and offered a quick grin and nod of greeting just before the two girls he was waiting on walked towards them. Broad smile allowed the excitement to reach his silver pair when he turned to meet them even though there was no mistaking the tension in the air around him. Ready? Lyrics asked them both, mostly out of courtesy than necessity because he then wrapped his arm around Ayrn's waist after pulling Pirzi into a hug and started towards the parking garage where the cars were. Haley Ann held some small talk with Ayrn, obviously less anxious about this moment than he was, and Taelix kept himself busy excitedly talking to Pirzi. None of what they said registered in the man's ears because he was already thinking ahead; reaching out into the pack's bonds to smell the pine of the woods where they always met through the senses of the members who were already assembled, waiting on him. They took separate cars: Ayrn, Pirzi, and he in his truck while Haley Ann took her son to her car and followed along behind her alpha while he drove to the spot. When they pulled alongside a long row of cars and truck was turned off, Erix squeezed his mate's hand reassuringly, glancing between her and the younger with a soft smile. Thank you; both of you for coming. I'm sorry I did not explain much, but as a precaution no one in the pack talks about pack business outside of our meetings myself included. Hopefully, neither of you will be too confused, but I can try to make sense to you of what is happening if you ask. Another thing you might want to know: don't worry if it feels eerily silent. No one really talks besides myself and whoever is being addressed, but don't feel as if you cannot speak. You are both an extension of me and hold my rank. No one will protest your input. Hoping silently that he had covered enough for them to not feel too uncomfortable, the drake then climbed out of the cab and waited at the front of the truck for them to join him. Taking a position between them both, he led them to follow the path Haley Ann and Taelix had taken till they came upon a group of about thirty all gathered in little clusters together to form a circle with a few loners scattered here and there. Each smaller group represents a family unit. Everyone who is sitting on their own do not yet have a mate or other relatives who are a part of us. Slowing his stride, he bent to whisper into their ears then made his way to the opening left as Haley Ann and Taelix sat down across the space from John and Jules who did not currently have their baby with them. Gesturing to Ayrn and Pirzi for them to sit down, the duke took the time to scan over the faces almost completely hidden in the dark, offering a mutual smile to those who did break through the intensity and flash the welcoming expression at him. Slowly, he sank to the ground, sitting between the two women that where his unit before opening his mouth to address the whole of the group. I assume the pairs have been chosen prior to this? Are there any disputes? Patiently, he waited like a leader while the rest remained silent, bringing him pride at their own organization. The first may begin. Keep to the rules; human form only. It is a forced yield if you are incapable of obtaining release from your opponent for more than thirty seconds. At the end of his speech, two of the pack rose from where they were sitting and approached the middle of the circle; shedding most of their clothes before shaking hands and then facing off with about two feet’s distance between them. With his eyes on the pair as the first jab was made, Erix moved closer to Ayrn, wrapping his arms around her waist and kissing her cheek, wishing he knew what was crossing her mind at that moment. The first fight ended smoothly with the younger giving the victory to the elder shifter. At the conclusion, both returned to their seats and another pair rose from their spots: two women this time. Both had their hair pulled back into ponytails so it could not be used as leverage and wore shorts with sports bras within which to battle. This duo lasted longer than the previous two with both of the girls blocking and striking with well practiced accuracy, but eventually, the coyote shifter won out over the fox by pinning her against a tree. Quietly, the winner was acknowledged with a dip of the alpha's chin and they removed themselves back to their spots, picking up the warmer clothes and donning them again while another couple moved to the center of the circle. Pools shift as he saw Haley Ann begin to move at his side and the male watched her as she pulled off the thickly padded wind pants and her hoodie before squeezing her son's hand that he offered to her and moving out to meet her contester. Brow rose a bit in surprise as he saw it was perhaps the largest member of the group that reached across the space to shake Haley Ann's hand and kiss the back of it formally as was a part of the baron's hometown customs. He was older than Erixic by a few decades and some thought stronger as he had the power of a black bear, but was not dominant enough too vey for the top spot. Instead, he mostly liked to sit along the sidelines and keep his vast family safe, but was a good fighter and enjoyed the chance to test himself. That Haley Ann had agreed to fight him was shocking to Erix and he was worried that the woman would get herself hurt needlessly. Looking across at Taelix he could tell the teenage boy was apprehensive about his mother's battle too. Regardless of their feeling however, neither could stop what was happening especially when the lady took the opportunity of the first move, trying an impressive kick/punch combination that looked to have plenty of strength behind it. Unfortunately, the other has seen her coming and dodged, extending his arm out to hit her squarely upon the back. Haley Ann fell forward a little, but recovered quickly as she had gotten herself too far away to feel the whole force of the blow. After that first act, she kept to dancing around him, delivering a few attacks here and there while trying to tire him out. When the man grew tired of her antics and managed to grab her for a twenty second hold before she was able to break free, the vixen was forced to switch her aim and disappeared among the shadows, bringing a smile to Erix's face. She forgot she needs to play to her strengths. Haley Ann is a lion shifter. Cover should have been the first thing she sought out. Whispering into Ayrn's ear, the man tried to explain a bit so she would be able to understand while keeping gaze locked upon the man in the middle who was facing down the darkness. When the lass finally came in for another attempt, it was well calculated; completely unexpected and with all of her power behind it, the ram succeeded in knocking the bigger male to the ground where he lay unresponsive for thirty five seconds. For the first time, claps and whistles of approval rang out from the pack as Haley Ann backed off and accepted the reward gracefully. After planting a respectful kiss upon the bloke's cheek once he stood, the matron returned to her son's side and squeezed his hand again, this time beaming as she could no longer hold back her smile. With two more pairs to go before the trials were over, the drake began to shift beside his lover restlessly, anxious for the last so he could attend to business he found more important than who would be going with them on the cruise. The next to last two were both men from the fitness center: identical twins actually who were hard to tell apart although they had their own distinct approach to things. Erixic only paid half attention to this face off and merely acknowledged who prevailed above the other whenever the twin older by three minutes fouled his brother. Interest sparked as John rose from his seat beside him and the young Taelix did as well, both of them meeting the other's gaze from across the way as they changed into their fight clothes. Letting go of his mate, the lord rose to a stand and approached John who looked confused when Erix's hand fell to his shoulder. You my friend are staying here. Those left will need leadership and Julian needs you at home. Stay with your woman and child. I will survive without you. Smirking, he patted the others shoulder, acting as if he did not see the relief on his second's face as he turned away and looked across at Taelix who had stopped undressing and looked a little disappointed. Chuckling Erix then moved to pull down his sweat pants, revealing a pair of black shorts before removing his workout shirt. Once finished, he bent with hand under Ayrn's chin and kissed her while setting his clothes down beside her then striding out into the center as other's had done to turn and face the teenager. Taelix looked a little hesitant, but followed his lead dutifully. Let's see what your mother and the pack have taught you. Shall we? Extending his hand, the man let his eyebrows raise in questioning while the mood of the pack instantly relaxed, all enjoying the chance to see what one of the second generation had learned in his years. Taelix took Erixic's hand and the older used this to his advantage by unexpectedly jerking the younger towards him, using one leg to trip him up while hand released its hold. Taelix stumbled, but recovered quickly with a last minute roll and rose to a defensive stance while the elder remained where he had been looking relaxed as ever. Senses heightened when he saw the boy's grin and the duke prepared himself for the younger to use his advantage. Without wasting another moment, Taelix begin to sprint, moving up to Erix with the speed of his cheetah to deliver quick blows before dodging away and out of the elder's reach. Amused by the situation, the alpha only allowed himself to attempt to grab the younger three times out of the multiple he came back, each time well placed so as to make the teen think he was succeeding. Then, once the exertion of having to run at top speed for so long began to wear on the youth to the point where he was slowed, the wolf shifter made his move; this time easily taking a hold of the boy and forcing him to the ground, the pounding jugular in his neck exposed as one hand held down his head and the other kept a tight grip on left wrist, knees holding legs down as was necessary. "Yield." Taelix called out after a few moments, sounding tired and defeated which drew a spurt of laughter from Erix. Standing, he offered his hand to help the teenager up then shook the hand he had taken and delivered a firm pat upon the back. Not bad. You need experience. Uttering as much of a compliment as he was going to give, the male let the boy move back to his seat then mercury depths turned to look at Pirzi and Ayrn, anxiety making the lump in his throat hard to swallow. There is something else I would like to have determined tonight. He explained with a loud enough voice for all of them to hear. All eyes followed him and moved to rest on the two women as he approached and knelt in front of them, looking mostly at Ayrn, but also at Pirzi for a long couple of seconds. The main reason I asked you both to be here tonight is because I would like to make you apart of the pack. The decision is yours individually and even if you refuse today, the offer will never be closed to you. I realize this is sudden, especially for you Pirzi, but it would mean very much to me to have you two be a part of this family as you are a part of me. Apprehensively, he glanced from one to the other, waiting while holding his breath for the answer. Within his mind, he could feel the rest of the pack sitting on edge for the answer as well; all of them very attuned to what was going on. Most had been expecting him to induct Ayrn back when he had first taken over for Max and felt as if the invitation was long overdue and the support for having Pirzi among their number was complete as well even though she was a bird and not a typical predator as were most of the group.
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Post by Ayrn on Nov 2, 2010 23:11:39 GMT -5
She could not help but be nervous to meet the amount of people she was sure were going to be at the pack meeting that evening. She knew that she would be well respected since none of them would dare to speak against their Alpha. When Pirzi arrived, she looked more excited then nervous, wandering off to her room to change from her school clothes and the clothes that she had worn for dance class before returning to Ayrn's side and uttering that she was ready to leave. She bent at the waist to pat the top of Cairo's head, promising the dog that she would be back soon and she would take the young animal out to play ball in the park when she returned. The key for the door was produced from the front pocket of her jeans and slipped easily into the lock and was turned to the right to secure the deadbolt was locked. The up key was pressed on the outside of the elevator and for a moment she debated not waiting and taking the stairs, after all it migh take the edge off since she was standing there and jittering and not able to stand still. Finally the annoying chime of the elevator door sounded and the large metal contraption opened to allow them within. The L button was pressed and the two of them stood in silence before they were emitted into the Lobby. Instantly eyes fell on the small group of already gathered people. Erixic stood waiting for them with Taelix and his mother close by. A small smile became plastered on cheerful features as she took her spot between Pirzi and Erixic. Hey. Words were uttered politely to the other two that were there. Erix then turned to all of them and asked if they were ready, head dipped slightly in a nod before they then filed back into the elevator which had remained on the same floor, opening its doors to the parking garage. Of course he made a bee line for his truck, this was a relief though since she did not have the desire to drive and she knew that he enjoyed his truck a lot more then the SUV she had bought. She settled into the passengers seat as Pirzi had already hopped into the back seat and pulled her seatbelt over her lap. They backed out of the parking spot and turned onto the road with the car following them containing Haley Ann and Taelix, Erix drove a little more moderately since they were following and she presumed that he did not want to look like a maniac or set a bad example for the two teenagers. Her hand was encased with his and he squeezed her hand causing her to look back to him from the scenery that she had been watching pass by the window. They were just pulling into a parking lot that was mainly full. She nodded at the small explaination, she was prepared for what was going to happen. She confidently stepped out of the truck slamming the door behind her, she knew that first impressions meant a lot so she took a deep breath before following him across the parking lot and into a small clearing. He then told her a little more though she still did not speak. A small smile was offered to him though. She recognized the other couple as the ones that had the child, they had met a couple times. She took a seat beside him knees bending to sit cross legged a reassuring glance washed over Pirzi though she seemed to be in her element and looked relaxed and simply interested. She knew that the sparring would by the way to choose who would be the best to accompany them and interest sparked as eyes then follow each movement, so carefully calculated to defeat their oponent and found herself sitting on the edge of her seat longing to participate as well though she was sure that Erix would not like that idea. The first match were people that she did not know, though she took interest in their technique and each individual style in which the person had come to play to their strengths and weaknesses. It was possible to see what type of shifter they were through these moves. The weaknesses would obviously be different between someone like Pirzi who was a Raven and someone like her and Erix as wolves. She was so deeply involved that she jumped a little when the man wrapped an arm around her waist and kissed her cheek. Palms rested on her knees as body was bent forwards a little at a relaxed angle. The next battle was impressive with the two women. She found herself wondering who the next group would be, the next pairing really caught her attention as Haley Ann stepped forward to challenge a male that was much larger then herself. The woman proved to be a very talented fighter though she did have to agree with Erix when he told her that the first thing she should have done was sought out cover to play to her strengths, though she was victorious anyhow, she caught Ayrn's eye and a beaming smile was held to stunning features. Taelix was the next to go, and the male who just had the child stood to face him but was told to take his seat by Erix. Grateful smile was shot to Erix, she would have protested him going if that had ended up to be the situation. It looked for a moment like the younger male would not have an opponent, though Erix took care of that and stepped up from his spot, shedding his pants. Looking stunning as always eyes roamed the mans body for a split moment before locking gaze with his before he stepped up to face Taelix. Both the men were impressive though it was clear that Erixic had a lot more experience and won out. As he returned back a sly smile crossed features where no one else would see it and as he went to sit she whispered close to his ear. I would have kicked your ass. She informed him with a small chuckle before expression then turned serious again. He then dropped to his knees in front of both of the women. Delivering a speech asking them if they would like to become members of the pack. Head dipped lightly. I would love to be a part of the pack. She stated with the uttermost confidence since she had already thought the answer out since it was impossible to not know that it was coming and she would be put on the spot. Pirzi looked a little more hesitant until Ayrn answered. I, as well. She then spoke easily both giving their answers. She did not know what this meant now, she watched the rest of the pack to try to gauge their reactions.
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Post by Lonestar on Nov 4, 2010 22:51:42 GMT -5
Smirk broke the concrete mask he had developed; making the serious edge of his face disappear in an instant while a playful light entered silver depths in reaction to her words. Remind me and we can test that later babe. Lyrics whispered in reply, a challenging and scandalous lift of his eyebrows ending the discussion for the time being as attentions turned elsewhere. Erixic hid his surprise well when Ayrn answered immediately upon his asking almost as if she had been expecting it although he could not keep the small hint of a grin that lifted one side of lips for a moment before the expression fell and orbs turned to light upon Pirzi, waiting for her to reply as well. Both of their decisions mattered to him and although it was true he had been nervous about his lover's reaction, the man had expected her to be more accepting and willing to enter into the situation with him than the teenager as they had known one another for so long. The other girl was another story in that he had no idea what to suppose she would do. Sure he had made it clear he wanted to be a part of her life like his mate was and they had been living beneath the same roof since the kidnapping with her obviously appreciative of his presence, but they hardly knew much about the other. Despite his willingness and easy smiles, their relationship remained a little awkward which, was only understandable for she had been with the older lady when he had not and therefore probably had held at least a small sense of distain for him throughout that time. Worry fell from his shoulders like a heavy weight when she gave an affirmative after hearing her parent's decision. Broad smile grew on features and he reached out to both of them, taking one of their hands in each of his own then standing and pulling them with him. At the same time, the rest of the circle rose in unison as if they were all one entity. Jules. Erixic called excitedly, his voice sounding foreign as it rang out against the night's silence. Dutifully, the woman moved to his side at his beckoning, grinning proudly at the other two women before she placed her hand upon where Ayrn's and Erixic's were conjoined, closing her eyes while the male kept a calm, but intent stare level at his beloved's features. "I'll have to do them separately." Julian explained, sounding a little apologetic while glancing up at her leader for a moment. That's fine. Dome shook, dismissing the sentence as nothing important. All that mattered was that the pair of them was a part of the pack finally and before they left for Fuji. John stepped up to stand behind his mate, supporting her with his hands on her shoulders, massaging lightly while she searched for Ayrn's mind to connect it to Erix's. Mostly it was just empathy gifted shifters who could accomplish assimilation into a pack which made Julian very important in the social order: yet another reason she and her mate were a high ranked pair. Her hands were warm upon theirs, but once Erix began to feel the warm tingle race up his arm that he had not experienced since he himself was added to the ranks, he knew that the induction was working. Seconds later, the presence of the vixen received a warm welcome by his mind and that of the entire pack. Sighing contently, gaze broke from Ayrn as he looked to Jules who was now taking her cold palms off of them and moving around to his side upon which Pirzi stood and offering the younger a reassuring smile before the same process happened with her. At long last, once the duo were officially added to the group's number, Erix let their hands go only to wrap the teen in a bear hug and then stepped back to face his mate, palms moving to grasp her face before lips were pressed to hers forcefully, bringing whistles and hollers from the now laughing people that stood around them and had begun to close in. Reluctantly, he let the vixen go but only pulled both of his girls back into an embrace as the bodies pressed more tightly against them, forming a massive hug in which they were all connected by the touch of one another. Tentatively, the newly instated alpha tested the waters by pushing out his influence over them all, surprisingly not overwhelmed by the multitude of people as he had been years ago when Max was the first and he the second. With mind, body, and soul, he embraced his family, breathing in the combination of their characteristic scents before closing down the openness of his mind again till it included only Ayrn and Pirzi. Family. The word had never held so much meaning as it did now. Slowly, the mass began to break apart, giving room to everyone while still keeping the new members in the center. Starting with Julian and John, they all came up to Ayrn and Pirzi with hearty congratulations and sounds of welcome before departing for the night to leave the smaller section on their own. With his arm around each of their shoulders, Erix made his way to the truck, grinning charmingly while glancing between them. So ladies; what's for dinner? If we're going out, I'm buying or I can cook if we go back home.
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Post by Ayrn on Nov 5, 2010 21:36:36 GMT -5
When she mentioned that she could kick his ass he then informed her that they would test that theory later with a suggestive wink. Eyes were rolled as they were directed back to his own gaze with a small smile. When she told him that she would love to be a part of the pack he acknowledged it with a small half smile before turning to Pirzi who was waiting for her turn to answer. She would have expected the girl to be a little more hesitant considering her history though she seemed to be determined that she had already made her mind and agreed without so much of even a pause. With that Julian moved towards them and palm touched on her arm where Erixic had positioned himself. She was sure that the feeling would be invasive but she forced herself to remain relaxed and simply allow it to happen. It was not nearly as bad as she thought and the warmth that spread through her arm was intoxicated as she was able to feel that it touched both her mind as well as his. After they were finished and broke apart the lady then moved to Pirzi. After the other girl was finished When they all broke apart it was as if something switched in the pack, no longer did the people just watch them politely. Erix embraced the two of them in a large hug drawing them near before the rest of the pack gathered around. This continued for a moment before they broke apart and the meeting was called to a close ending in them walking to the truck. The male was beaming and looked as though he wanted to go celebrate. That was fine with her since she was going to make sure that the girl took the day off school tomorrow so that they would be able to go shopping before the trip and she wanted the girl to come with her to do a last couple of errands before they left. It was nice to have company since she felt as though they did not spend much time together when they were all so busy. She stepped into the truck and the rest of them followed suit. His voice then rang out between the three of them stating that if they were going out for dinner that he was going to pay or if they went back to the apartment that he would make them dinner. I think we should go out for dinner since I did not grocery shop since we are going to be away for a week. It sounded like a perfect excuse for her since she felt like going out for dinner. As for where, where would you like to go Pirzi? She asked glancing into the back seat. Pasta. She instructed. Alright, Umbertos? She asked referring to her favourite Italian restaurant that was fairly close to the hotel. When they pulled into the parking lot she stepped from the car a palm rested in the males and arm hooked around Pirzi's elbow as they walked into the restaurant and asked for a table for three. They were given a round booth in the corner and she slid in between the two of them.
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Post by Lonestar on Nov 20, 2010 12:50:22 GMT -5
Arms lifted from around the damsel's shoulders as they approached the truck, one hand digging into his front right pocket for the keys to the vehicle while the other hung loosely at his side. After he unlocked the doors, they all climbed inside and the engine was started. Erixic began to pull out of the parking lot with his offer of dinner still in the air; waiting on them to decide what would happen that night since it was to be his treat to them. Head bobbed as Ayrn answered that they should go out to dinner because there were no groceries left in the house and therefore reminded the man that they would be leaving tomorrow night. Mind instantly leapt ahead to that time and all the needed to be accomplished before then; leaving the girls to figure out where they would be going to dinner and paying enough attention to hear Umbertos. Without needing to think about it, he easily navigated the roads to one of their favorite restaurants that had close to the best Italian food one could find in this city without the ridiculous price and parked in one of the empty back parking spots as the rest of the lot was practically overflowing. Tennis shoes hit the ground and eyes gave the area a wide sweep with an alert look that showed he was making sure no one unexpected had followed them. Once the girls got out, he locked the doors then moved to his lover's side where he took her hand and began to lead the train towards the door. He told the hostess when they had walked in and weaved through some of the other people waiting for tables that they had a party of three and she told him it would be about a fifteen minute wait. Turning back to the women, he released Ayrn's hand and placed his own on her back where her ribcage ended to direct her towards the wait seating. Thankfully, they were all able to squeeze onto a bench with the male's arm resting across his mate's shoulders. Bending slightly, he kissed her temple and smiled across the way at Pirzi, knowing right then conversation between all three of them would be practically pointless with as loud as the restaurant was. Since they were sitting next to each other, it would be easier for the pair to duck their heads and discuss as confidantes without others over hearing because they would be practically yelling. Erixic had no issues with being left out and simply occupied himself glancing around at the establishment and all those within it. Finally, they were called for their table and he rose, pausing to let the damsels walk forward first before following and taking whatever seat they left him. Almost immediately, the waiter asked for their drink orders where the lord once again waited till the end to order iced tea. He then turned to look at the menu, letting his eyes scan the food listed there before deciding and setting the booklet aside. Hand rested casually upon the elder's knee beneath the table with thumb rubbing slow circles in both directions while gaze rested with a friendly light upon the younger. Pirzi, I wanted you to know we aren't just going to Fiji for the job, but it's a vacation for all of us as well. I want you to have your fun so whatever you need or want while we're there, don't hesitate to ask. Grinning across at her, the bloke spoke what he felt needed to be said just in time before the waiter again came up to them and got their meal orders.
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Post by Ayrn on Nov 21, 2010 2:48:24 GMT -5
The drive to the restaurant was short since it seemed that everywhere in the town was fairly close and within a five minute driving distance from the hotel. That was nice because that meant that a lot of people would not even have to rent cars when they came to stay attracting people that were just out for a smaller budget of trip as well as the business people that the hotel was geared towards. She dismissed the thoughts for the time being though since for the next little while she was not going to think about work, which she had taken a sick/stress leave from or the responsibilities of the hotel. While their trip had not been entirely just for the fun of it she planned on relaxing in the sun and not worrying about things. She knew that when it came time to meet with Dillon they would be ready and it would be on their terms rather then on his as it had been so many times before. She knew that Damien had gotten into contact with that she had given him the number for and they would be joining them in the trip in order to meet with Dillon who was a blood rival of the man. While she did not tend to trust immortals such as vampires this one had been the one at Hitari that had found her after the incident with Izar and even through the blood lust had been able to curb the normal temptations and bring her back to the hospital wing to be cared for. That right there earned him a lot of brownie points. He might very well be the only one that was trusted though. She had been told that he was bringing a guest as well presumably the Queen of Hitari that she had met at the ball. Her name was Harlen and they had talked briefly before she had been left with Izar. She pushed these thoughts as well out of her mind since she would have plenty of time tomorrow to think of the trip and to run over things that were being prepared for it before they left. She had made Pirzi take it off school even though the girl had protested since she knew that while they had gone winter shopping she did not have anything for the beach or for the water and it was not the weather there for winter attire. The girl even though she did not want to admit needed more clothes and Ayrn did like to go shopping, mostly when it was not for herself though. When she stepped from the car he instantly grabbed her hand and lead her in the direction of the door. She was a little zoned out so this time she was glad for the assistance. The place was the same as the last time that they were there and she happened to notice that the girl at her side was looking as though her thoughts were elsewhere as well and she made a note to ask her what was wrong when they were alone again. The hostess told them that the table would be fifteen minutes and they took their seat in the busy waiting room. There were quite a few other people though they looked as though they were waiting for a much larger table, which lead her to wonder why they would not just make a reservation since it would save them and the restaurant time. Though it might have been a spur of the moment thing. It did not take long for their waitress to walk up and request that they follow her to the table that had been deemed theirs. For a change of pace when the waitress asked them for their drink orders she switched it up from her regular. A glass of Falerno del Massico The rich italian name of the wine rolled off accented lyrics. Of course it was strange for someone like her who was born in France to have a fluent Italian accent and speak perfect Italian though she had spent a lot longer of her life in Italy and at the time that she had lived with Damien's parents they had spoke nothing but Italian. This time when she ordered the wine was one of the first times that she had not been IDed as well though she presumed that was because she was with Pirzi. She was quite pleased when the waitress seemed to read her mind and brought her a glass of water as well as the rich drink was brought to her. It had been a long time since she had even drank a sip of alcohol but tonight did not seem like a bad night since it was after all a celebration. When Erixic spoke to Pirzi she nodded, she knew that the girl understood though she wanted to make sure that the girl was aware that anything she needed was provided for her, the girl did not owe her anything, she was a daughter and therefore Ayrn wanted to spoil her. The girl nodded and spoke. Thank you. She stated softly before then returning to look at the menu.The girl looked to be a little nervous when he spoke that and Ayrn draped an arm loosely around her shoulders along the bench with a small smile before allowing it to drop back to her side again as she picked up the menu and looked through deciding on something different this time. When the waitress came back she knew she was expected to speak first and had just closed the menu and had to look back through it to be sure of the name of the dish. I will have the Chicken Parmesan please. She stated gently. Had this been a more traditonal restaurant and had she thought that the waitress would understand she would have ordered the dish in the Native tongue of the culture. Pirzi then made her order next and followed by the man. The food did not take long to be brought steaming from the back and handed over onto the table it looked fresh since they were so busy. She placed her napkin on her lap before picking up her cutlery and silently eating her meal, they all seemed to finish at the same time and their plates were taken away, her wine was already downed and she had been drinking the water for some time. The alcohol having not affect on her as she stood from her place at the table and for once allowed the male to take the bill since he had been adament about it from the time they were in the car. She did pull her wallet out to leave the tip on the table. There, I will not be stubborn, just let me leave the tip. She told him before walking with him to the front of the restaurant and leading Pirzi along with her. Soon enough they were back heading in the direction of the truck and stepping into the vehicle. When they arrived home she stepped into the elevator with a brief yawn, so the wine might have had an affect on her, if anything it made her more tired then she had been from the day that they had had. Pirzi uttered a good night before making her way into her room and Ayrn did the same stepping into the room patting the dog before sitting down on the bed and changing into pajamas. Suddenly grown overtired and lids fell closed over optics, she did manage to murmer. Good night. Before pulling the covers over herself and settling into an easy sleep. The next morning came all too quick though Erixic had already left for work by the time she was up. Pirzi was still asleep though that was allowed since did not have to go to school today and this would be the start of their vacation. She took what little laundry they had down to the elevator and the lobby before putting it on and returning upstairs to release the dog on the outside of the building to do her morning business. She would give Damien the dog for the day to make sure that he and Cairo would get along though she was not overly worried as she knocked on the door of the upper floor and the dog already bounded in to see the male before she even realized that Ayrn was not going with her. By the time she returned to her own room the younger girl was up and ready to go shopping, The entire day was spent in the mall in preparation for the trip before they returned home after the younger girl recieving a text to hang out with her boyfriend while they were still shopping and she was not about to interupt between the two of them saying good bye since she knew that they would be leaving later that evening, Well it was considered the next day but she knew that she would not be getting sleep the night before, they were set to leave at 1am since they had to be at the airport by 2Am. A horrible hour to be awake but it would give them the most out of the trip and it worked out for the best. She had finished packing and her suitcases were by the door while Pirzi was out with Revikr. She sat with her legs curled beneath her on the couch boredly staring at the TV. She did not know why she had been so tired lately, maybe it was from the sleep that she had been missing since the night that she had encountered Dillon again but she found herself in a light slumber on the couch when Pirzi came back and finished packing her bags. So would you like to pull an all nighter with me and just sleep on the plane tomorrow? The girl seemed to be game for that and nodded. She then stepped up to order Chinese food that would be delivered later and waited for Erixic to arrive back from the gym.
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