Juste: *fades into existance just outside the Sun Room, in wolf-form, sniffing the air lightly*

Gene: *appears at the top of a staircase, and hovers on the very edge, windmilling, trying to gain his balance* Shit!! *tumbles head over heels down the stairs, leaving a small cache of weapons in his wake*

Eiji: *falls in the garden, landing gracefully on his feet*

Juste: *scents an unfamiliar scent in the Garden near him and turns in the opposite direction, slinking off into a more obscure part of the Garden*

Gene: *swears all the way down, finally landing in a heap at the foot of the stairs*

Juste: *Finds a spot under one of the marble benches and curls up, laying his tail over his nose and watching his surroundings with his pale eyes*

Eiji: *gets up, giggling* Nya!

Gene: *winces and carefully tests his limbs*

Juste: *ears perk as he catches the scent of Angel Tear roses* [I don't remember smelling those on my previous visits....] *slips out from under the bench again and starts to follow the scent*

Gene: *gets to his feet slowly and touches a lump on his head* Damn...thought the lousy landings were behind me. *looks back at his scattered weapons and shakes his head before going after them*

Juste: *does a quick mental scan as he follows that elusive scent, settling on his haunches as he detects Gene* /It has been some time since I last felt your mind, Beloved.../

Gene: *bobbles the knife he was picking up, but manages to snag it before it hits the ground* [Juste?]

Juste: /Yes, love?/

Gene: *cackles and slips the knife back into it's hiding spot* [Damn, it's good to hear you again! Where are you?]

Juste: /Outside, about to follow a scent I recently discovered..../

Gene: *heads back down the stairs, still hiding his weapons* [Ahhh, you're my wolfie again, aren't you?] *grins and catches his bearings, before heading for the closest exit* [Where outside are you?]

Juste: /*chuckles* I'm a large white wolf sitting in the Garden. Trust me, you can't miss me./

Gene: [ Uhhhh, where's the garden?] *steps outside* [Oh, nevermind. I see it]

Juste: *locks onto Gene's mind and stands, loping toward him silently*

Gene: *wanders the garden, blinking at some of the unusual plant life*

Juste: *finally sees his lover and sits, panting silently with his tongue lolling out one side of his mouth; a canine laugh*

Gene: *catches a flash of white out of the corner of his eye and turns to it, beaming when he recognizes Juste* Hey beautiful!! *runs over*

Juste: *hops to his feet, drops his front half down in a hunting crouch, then pounces and tackles Gene, giving him a very affectionate slurp*

Gene: *crashes into the ground with a laugh and gives the wolf a hug hug* Good to see you too, babe.

Juste: *nuzzles Gene with a cold, wet nose* /I've missed you, Beloved./

Gene: *kisses that wet nose, then hugs Juste again* I missed you too, beautiful. *nuzzles the soft fur of Juste's throat* I was so lonley when I showed up here and you weren't here to greet me.

Juste: /I'm very sorry for that....and our last reunion wasn't exactly cheerful, was it?/ *nuzzles back again*

Gene: It's okay...any reunion with you is worthwhile.

Juste: *Wiggles out of Gene's arms and backs away from him, barking playfully, tail wagging* /I'm very happy to see you, Love.../

Gene: *grins* Not half as happy as I am to see you. *eyes follow the path of the tail*

Juste: *Drops into that same hunting crouch, barking again*

Gene: Oh no you don't. *grins* My turn. *pouces at Juste*

Juste: *Dodges nimbly to one side, barking playfully as he drops into the crouch again*

Gene: Oooh. A chase is it? *tries again, this time thowing himself at an angle in an attempt to anticipate the dodge*

Juste: *hops backwards, yipping happily* /Good try...../

Gene: Don't worry, my pretty, I'll get you yet. *cackles and feints to the right, before making another tackle attempt*

Juste: *darts between Gene's legs this time, keeping low so as not to knock his lover off his feet*

Gene: *chuckles* Tricky tricky. *sweeps off his cloak and tosses it at Juste in an attempt to distract*

Juste: *Barking, catching the cloak in his mouth and tossing it to the side, finding his canine instincts stronger than the vampiric ones at the moment*

Gene: *lunges while Juste is in the process of tossing aside his cloak* Got ya now!

Juste: *Gives a surprised yelp as he's tackled to the ground*

Gene: *cackles like a loon and starts scritching Juste's belly*

Juste: *Wiggles at first, but stills at the scritching, his back paw twitching at the attention*

Gene: *moves his hand down every so slightly, looking for the spot that will really get his lover's leg thumping*

Juste: *hindpaw twiches faster, tail thumping dully against the ground*

Gene: *grins and keeps it up* You're a good little wolf, aintcha? *cackles* Well, maybe not 'good'

Juste: *makes all kinds of assorted happy canine noises at the attention* /Insomuch as I've ever been 'good' since my change.../

Gene: *slowly eases up on the rubbing and just holds Juste against him* It's been a long time since I've felt so damn happy.

Juste: *wiggles around in Gene's arms until he can curl against his lover, nuzzling him happily* /I've missed you so much....home is so dull..../

Gene: *nuzzles* I wish I could help you with that. If it was in my power I'd head back in time just to be with you.

Juste: /At least I can see you here.....it makes being apart from you bearable if I can see you some of the time..../ *Shifts into human form, wraps his arms tightly around his lover, and using his powers picks them both up in the air*

Gene: *uses the bit of of freedom to get a better hold on his lover* Same here baby, it's lonely without you though.

Juste: It's lonely without you, too.... *whispers his lips over Gene's, lifting them higher*

Gene: *looks down at the ground then back at Juste* Find what you were looking for?

Juste: *Shakes head* No, I didn't get to finish my search.

Gene: Is that what we're about to do? Or is this your way of pulling me into the mile high club?

Juste: *grins mischeviously* Perhaps I've not yet decided.....

Gene: Oh? *wraps one leg about Juste's hips* What might convince you?

Juste: *purrs* What did you have in mind? *continues teh ascent a few more feet*

Gene: Hmm...let's see how to do this. Gonna have to get creative

Juste: *raises an eyebrow and halts their upward movement*

Gene: *grins* I have an idea. *slips a hand between their bodies and cups Juste's crotch*

Juste: *gasps softly, eyes sliding to half-lids*

Gene: *starts nibling on Juste's earlobe as he works open the vampire's slacks*

Juste: *wraps his arms a little more tightly around his lover as those teeth worry his ear, purring*

Gene: *chuckles as he succeeds in opening the pants* Jackpot. *wraps his fingers around Juste's cock and gives it a few slow tugs*

Juste: *Groans softly, the two of them drifting slowly downward about a foot before he catches them again*

Gene: *purrs* Am I breaking your concentration baby?

Juste: Not as yet.... *moaned*

Gene: *purrs and starts running kisses along Juste's throat* Let's see how long that lasts

Juste: *Moans, one hand running up and down Gene's spine slowly* So nice....

Gene: *sucks hard on the area above Juste's 'pulse' and runs his finger over the tip of his lover's cock*

Juste: *Shivers, one arm around Gene tightening a little, one hand weaving into the red hair as they drop a few inches*

Gene: *lets go of the patch of skin with a slight pop, then nips the dark mark left behind, and his fingers dance over Juste's shaft, teasing the throbbing length with featherlight touches*

Juste: *groans* Oh, god....Gene.....

Gene: *chuckles and drags his thumbnail along the vein running along the underside of Juste's cock, teeth scoring small marks all along the vampire's throat* /How's the concentration, beautiful?/

Juste: *shivers, his member twitching at the attention* /Getting...shaky....god, I need you..../

Gene: *growls softly and bites Juste's chin* I need you too, so how's about we find a room and do something about it?

Juste: *Groans softly* Yes.... *lets them lower slowly*

Soma: *gets dropped over the lake, giving a startled cry, before sucking in a breath as he floats slowly down, his feet touching the water, causing barely a ripple*

Gene: *chuckles* You got your room yet babe? You know I'm no good at choosing beds.

Juste: *nods and leads Gene into the Inne and up to his room, fishing the key out and opening the door, ushering the outlaw into it*

Marron: *gets dumped rather unceremoniously in the gazebo near the lake path, looking a mixture of angry and afraid*

Gene: *whistles* Nice digs. What's say we start christening some surfaces?

Soma: *takes a cautious step forward, and then another smiling* How remarkable.....I thought I'd lost all these abilities.....I wonder which others I still have?

Juste: *purrs* Yes. *nips at Gene* I need you love.

Marron: *gets to his feet, straigtening the white robes with jerky movements letting the fear fade and frowning deeply as he tries to get his bearings*

Soma: *finally sets foot on the shore of the lake, trying to discern where the path is by the faint starlight*

Gene: *sweeps Juste up into his arms and heads for the bed* Then you'll get me. *grins as he tosses Juste onto the bed and pounces on after him* Not that you didn't already have me.

Juste: *laughs softly as he bounces on the plush mattress, his hair tousling across the covers as he lands*

Marron: *steps from the gazebo to the lake path, the gravel making a soft scrunching sound as he starts toward the Inne proper* SpitefulHope has left the room.

Soma: *sighs* I can't see....I wonder if I can still.... *closes his eyes and concentrates, giving a surprised/startled little squeak when he finds he can still assume Bat Form and he speeds off toward the Inne proper, slowing when he catches sight of Marron walking alone*

Marron: *is still frowning as he walks, seemingly paying little attention to anything beyond the path at his feet*

Gene: *laughs as well and sets to work peeling Juste out of his clothes* You still wear too much, love.

Soma: *lets Marron get a few feet ahead of him, then changes back into human form and calls out softly* Marron?

Juste: *purrs* Less than I used to....you had a devil of a time with my breastplate, as I recall.... *as he sets to the task of removing Gene's attire as well*

Gene: Not as much trouble as I had with damned coat with all the teen tiny buttons. I wanted to burn that thing

Marron: *spins around at the quiet voice, every line of his body language speaking of defensiveness* What?

Juste: *chuckles* It wasn't *that* bad... *sits up enough to lap at one of the scars on Gene's shoulder*

Soma: I'm very sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. *keeps his hands in plain sight* It's just me.

Marron: Soma? *the recognition lets some of the tension slip away* I wasn't expecting to see you so suddenly.

Gene: *shivers at the lap, and impatiently yanks off Juste's pants* Well, it looked good I'll admit, but still

Soma: I'm sorry, I should have made my presense more plainly known. *head tilts slightly to the side* Is something troubling you?

Juste: *groans and finally removes the last of Gene's clothing, pulling the outlaw against him as lips and tongue begin the task of exploring every scar the redhead has*

Marron: I... No, it's alright. I'm just... I don't know, edgy... right now... *manages a weak smile for the blonde*

Soma: I'll walk with you then, if that's all right. *smiles a little back* Has it something to do with Gateau?

Gene: *writhes against Juste, moaning loudly* Little minx, you drive me crazy.

Juste: *smiles and continues the attention* /I've learned well from you and Schu..../ *nips at a scar that he knows is especially sensitive*

Gene: *arches against Juste with a loud moan, and starts to return fire, rubbing his hands all over the vampire's body*

Juste: *purrs at the attention, letting his lips wander to another sensitive spot before giving it a nip as well*

Marron: Please join me.... *shivers a little* It... it might.

Soma: *nods and falls into step with Marron, guiding him gently toward the Inne* What has he done?

Gene: *growls* Oh that's it. *rolls and pins Juste under him before nibbling all along Juste's collarbone*

Marron: *frowns again* He... got a little too close is all... like he was going to try to kiss me or something... I don't know, it felt... too close...

Juste: *Cries out softly, hands sliding into Gene's hair*

Soma: He didn't hurt you, did he? *feels an inexplicable surge of anger at teh thought*

Marron: N-no, just very uncomfortable. He's my friend and my co-worker, that's all I want.... that's all... *frowns again*

Gene: *purrs and starts kissing his way lower* /I'm ready to taste you now, beautiful/

Soma: *reaches out and takes Marron's hand in his, smiling reassuringly* Hey, it'll be okay. You're away from him now, so you can relax, right?

Juste: *moans softly* Yes....Gene, please.

Marron: *a slight tremble can be felt as Soma holds his hand* Yes. It will be fine. It will...

Gene: *dips his tongue into the small indent of Juste's navel*

Soma: *Softly* C'mon....let's go find somewhere you can sit and we'll talk.....maybe have a drink, too....that sound good?

Juste: *purrs, muscles bunching at the attention as he writhes a little under Gene's teasing*

Marron: *nods* Please?

Soma: *gives another reassuring smile and nods* Okay...c'mon....

Gene: *swirls his tongue a few times, before moving even lower, pausing above Juste's groin to give the soft silvery curls there a tiny tug with his teeth*

Juste: *gasps, purring* Gene-love....please.... *whispered*

Marron: *lets Soma lead him back to the Fall, the faint trembling abating as he's comforted by the blonde's calm presence*

Soma: *leads Marron into the bar room, letting the dark-haired man choose a place to sit* Anything in particular strike your fancy for a drink?

Gene: *gives another, slightly firmer tug, berore bringing up his hand to cup Juste's balls*

Juste: *whimpers and moans, hips giving a small roll*

Marron: *settles easily onto the wall couch, hands folding neatly into his lap* I don't know... I don't usually drink. *blinks as he looks up at Soma* Something sweet maybe?

Soma: *nods and starts hunting through the bar, grinning* I know just the thing....

Marron: *curious* What?

Soma: *smiles* You'll see... *mixes a drink for Marron and brings it over, handing the young man a glass full of neon green liquid that bubbles very slowly* It's called a Stellar Melon, and it's the sweetest drink I can think of.

Gene: *moves down a bit more and drags his tongue slowly acroos the tip of Juste's cock, savoring the droplets of fluid that have started to gather*

Marron: *eyes the glass a moment, smiling up at his friend* And you're certain *this* is quite safe to drink?

Juste: Oh...god....Gene, love...*please*....

Soma: *grins* Yeah, I'm sure. *sits down next to Marron* Go ahead, try it.

Marron: *hesitantly takes sip, blinking and making a soft pleasantly surprised sound* Thank you, Soma.

Soma: *smiles* No problem at all.

Gene: *gives another lick, just as slow, but this time it runs along the entire length*

Juste: *Groans low*

Marron: *smiles and sips at the bright liquid* It's still very nice of you.

Soma: It's no big deal. Just wish I could do more....pound that jerk's face in, maybe.

Marron: *reaches out and places a frightened hand on Soma's arm* No, don't say that. I wouldn't want to see you get hurt for my sake... Gateau is quite a fighter....

Gene: *trails his tongue back down again just as slowly and draws one of Juste's balls into the heat of his mouth*

Soma: *grins* Hey, I'm no pushover. *lays a hand over Marron's* I mean, I took on some pretty ugly stuff in that castle.... *shivers at the memory*

Juste: *whimpers and shiver* Gene, god...please *please* love....

Marron: *tightens his hand over the blonde's arm* I'm sure you did. You're still here which is testament to your skill, but... still... I don't want to see you hurt, not for me.

Soma: *sighs* Not like I could get at him anyway.... *frowns* But it pisses me off when guys pull shit like that.... *looks at Marron* If you tell him to back off, he should.

Gene: *chuckles and takes pity on his lover, drawing in his heated length*

Marron: *ducks his head* I try, but I guess I'm not trying hard enough...

Juste: *cries out sharply as he's engulfed in that familiar moist heat* Gene! Meanbowtoe has entered the room.

Soma: *reaches to brush a little of the hair from Marron's face so he can catch the young man's eye* No is no, my friend....he shouldn't be trying to push you.

Marron: *almost whimpers* I know, but it's just... so... *looks up to meet the silvery gaze, almost in tears* I feel so lost trying to fend him off.

Soma: *takes Marron's free hand in his* Lost how? *softly*

Gene: *start bobbing his head in a slow even rhythm, taking his time in relearning Juste's body*

Juste: *hips roll helplessly, the vampire's head thrashing back and forth as he whispers encouragements in Romanian*

Marron: *holds onto his friend's hand tightly* It's just... I know I had a lover... but I can't remember anything specific. I don't think it was Gateau, but... what if it was... what if it wasn't, and he knows? I'm just.. lost..

Soma: *softly* I think you would remember if it was Gateau....and if I may say so, I don't think it is. *smiles* I think you have better taste than a jerk like that.

Gene: *starts taking in more and more of Juste's need, drawing him in hungrily* /So good. You taste so good./

Juste: *The hand clenches in Gene's hair tightly and he groans* /You feel incredible, Beloved...dont' stop..../

Marron: *blushes a little* Oh... you're probably right...

Soma: *smiles* Besides, you said this ring wasn't from your world, right? *touches the bit of jewelry gently*

Gene: *lets out a little moan as his lips meet the base of Juste's cock*

Marron: *looks down at the ring* I've never seen any like it there.

Juste: *hisses in a breath, trying to keep his hips from bucking sharply* Yessssss.....

Soma: *smiles a bit* Then I'll sure as hell bet Gateau doesn't know a thing about it. I bet your lover is someone really incredible...he'd have to be.

Gene: *swallows a few times, then starts to move, long slow movements that allow him to stimulate every inch of Juste's manhood*

Marron: *blushes brightly and takes a long sip from his drink* He doesn't have to be incredible... not for me... I just want him to still love me when I finally do find him again.

Juste: *whimpers and moans, moving helplessly under Gene* Too long...been too long....

Soma: *Smiles* I bet he *is* incredible if he met someone like you... *gives the hand he's holding a squeeze* And I'm sure he'll still love you.

Marron: *blushes again, feeling pleasantly fuzzy in the tummy from the alcohol* You're too nice when you say things like that...

Soma: *shakes his head* Nope...just honest.... *expression sobers* I hope my own lover still....still cares about me....

Gene: *pulls off and flutters his tongue against the tip* /Far too long...just let me taste you a little bit longer/

Juste: *Shivers and groans* Anything....anything you want..... *gasps out*

Marron: *chides him gently* Soma... I'm sure he still does. You're so sweet to me, I'm sure you absolutely doted on him. No one forgets or lets go of something like that.

Soma: But...I *did* forget....and I think there were other things I forgot, too....important things....

Marron: *unconsciously twines their fingers together* You'll remember them, when the time is right it will all come back to you and you'll find your lover and live happily ever after.

Soma: *Smiles a little* I sure hope so..... *looks shyly at the other man* I'll confess....I really hope he's like you....

Gene: *takes Juste in again, suckling hard and fast*

Juste: *arches sharply at the attention* Close......

Marron: *ducks his head, clearly embarassed by the compliment* I'm sure you have someone who's absolutely perfect....

Soma: *Smiles* Then he'd have to be like you.

Gene: *murmur that that is fine and keeps on sucking, savoring the fast leaking fluid running over the hardened flesh*

Juste: *clings to the attention for a few more precious seconds before his head snaps back and he cries out loudly, losing himself to release*

Marron: *tilts his head to let the long hair slither down to hide the bright blush staining his cheeks, mumbling* I'm not perfect... you're being way too nice again.

Soma: And you're being much too modest.... *brushes some of that hair back over Marron's shoulder to expose his face*

Gene: *drinks down Juste's offering with a purr, pausing to lap up the few dribbles he missed* Mmm, perfect as always.

Marron: *the blush hasn't had a chance to fade and he fidgits, not used to honest praise from someone he barely knows* I know I'm not perfect... so it's just flattery to say anything like that.

Juste: *Shivers a little* Oh god...... *whispers hoarsely*

Soma: Nobody's perfect, when it comes right down to it. But life would be boring if someone was....

Marron: *smiles some* Yes, I guess you're right. But I have more than enough excitement in mine... I could use a little bit of boring.

Soma: *chuckles* You should see my world then...it's pretty boring most of the time.

Marron: I wouldn't mind it in the slightest. I'd like to see new places.

Soma: I think I'd like your world too...I could use a little excitement.

Gene: *slides up Juste's body and pulls him into his embrace, before giving the vampire a long loving kiss*

Marron: *smiles* I know I'd love to have the company.

Juste: *explores that kiss thoroughly, purring*

Soma: *grins* It'd be fun, I bet. I'm pretty handy with a sword....although I'm not sure how many of my other abilities I still retain.

Gene: *purrs right back and snuggles up to the vampire*

Juste: *wraps his arms tightly around his lover*

Gene: *smiles* Snuggle time?

Marron: *curiosity getting the better of his lingering embarassment* What kinds of abilities?

Juste: *purrs and nods* I should like that very much, I think.

Soma: Oh, quite a variety of them....I can walk on water, for one. Create all manner of weapons for throwing....although I recall I was trying to learn to use them for normal combat so I didn't have to carry a sword everywhere.

Gene: Good good. *moves a bit closer, a slightly damp spot letting Juste know that Gene somehow came simply from giving his lover head alone*

Juste: *purrs softly, running a loving touch down Gene's arm* So simple to please you, my love....

Marron: *eyes widen contemplating what he's hearing as he absentmindedly sips at the drink*

Soma: But...I'd thought I'd lost those abilities when I left the castle....that all of the souls I absorbed were taken from me....

Gene: Only you, Juste. Only you.

Juste: *blushes softly and purrs*

Marron: *softly* Why'd you think that?

Soma: Well...that's what was *supposed* to happen....I gave up all the souls when I attacked the creature in the Chaos Realm....when I destroyed the castle....but it would seem I'm mistaken...

Gene: *nuzzles closer and let's his eyes drift closed* /You're just so tasty. How can I not enjoy you? Especially when you mewl like you do?/

Juste: *hugs Gene close and settles in to enjoy laying with his lover* /I'm glad I can please you, Beloved./

Marron: *tone is off in the realm of thought* I would think that a soul would want a living host, even if it had to share, and would be likely to seek out and return to a familiar body when caught lost out in the open, as it were.

Gene: *kisses Juste's temple* You always please me, beautiful.

Soma: *thinks about that for a few moments* Y'know....that makes a lot of sense.

Juste: *smiles* Rest now, Beloved....if the Fates are kind, I shall be here when you wake...

Marron: Hmmm? It does?

Soma: *nods* There were a lot of free souls in that place....maybe I somehow absorbed them back again when the castle was destroyed....

Marron: Anythings possible I suppose. *smiles up at Soma*

Soma: *grins back*

Marron: I wonder... If you ever did come to my world, would you be a sorcerer or something else.... *puzzles over it a moment and sips his drink, eyes slowly unfocusing as his alcohol tolerance is passed*

Soma: ...I don't know....my abilities are very uncommon in my world....

Gene: *smiles and kisses Juste's temple again* We'll be together again, we've made it this far.

Marron: Hmmmm... I don't know either.... but it would be interesting nonetheless...

Juste: I am yours eternally, Gene Starwind.....until the end of time and beyond the destruction of the universe....

Soma: *Nods* Although I'd have to be careful in your world....who knows what I'd absorb...

Gene: *takes Juste's hand in his own* /Forever and a day/

Marron: *nods slowly* Yess, you would... there are some evil bastards in my world... *begins to list slightly to one side*

Juste: *Smiles and nuzzles Gene* Yes.

Soma: *takes the drink glass gently from Marron* I think I mixed that drink a little strong....

Marron: *frowns, then blinks to focus on Soma's face* It was very nice though....

Soma: *Smiles a little* I'm sure it was....

Marron: *smiles back* I told you I don't drink much...

Soma: *chuckles* And I suppose I misunderstood what you meant by much...c'mon, I'll help you to your room.

Marron: *frowns at the thought of going up the winding stairs and sighs* Yes, please.

Soma: *stands and takes both of Marron's hands, guiding the mage to his feet gently*

Gene: *yaws and settles in comfortable* /Eternity and beyond, as vast as the starts./

Marron: *wavers a little bit, getting a firmer grip on Soma's hands as the room moves on him*

Juste: *strokes Gene's hair gently, working just the lightest of sleep spells on his lover* /And even beyond that. Rest now, Gene..../

Soma: *once he has Marron on his feet, offers his arm* Here, lean on me so you don't trip...

Gene: *nods sleepily and curls close, as if to keep Juste anchored* Love you, always

Juste: I love you, too, Gene...

Marron: *nods, focusing intently on every movement* You're so nice to me, Soma. I'm lucky to have met you.

Soma: *smiles* I'm just as lucky. *as he leads Marron carefully from the Bar Room*

Marron: Mmmm... flattery... *leans heavily on the proffered arm as they walk*

Soma: *chuckles but doesn't reply as he takes Marron upstairs* Which room is yours?

Marron: *frowns trying to remember, but at this moment finding it too hard to concentrate instead fishes out his key and squints at it* 192.

Soma: *plucks the key out of Marron's hand and starts to lead him to his room*

Marron: *makes a small sound as the key is slipped from his fingers, but follows along docilely*

Soma: I'll give it back, promise. Just don't want to have to go looking for it later. *softly*

Marron: *confused* What do you mean?

Soma: *blushes* Well, I didn't want you putting the key back into your robes somewhere and then...well, I've had tipsy people forget where they put things and I didn't want to have to go looking for the key....

Marron: Oh... *let's it slowly sink in* Oh! Nevermind.... *lowers his head to hide his own blush again*

Soma: *his own blush darkens as they head down the hallway*

Marron: *glances sideways up at Soma* {Not that he would try anything even if he did go through my pockets, I trust him so much and I barely know him.} *sighs softly*

Soma: *hears the sigh and looks over at Marron* What is it?

Marron: *blinks and looks up at the silver eyes* Oh, nothing... just thinking.

Soma: *smiles* What about?

Marron: *blinks* I... well... I've met so many nice people here. But I think out of everyone, for some reason I trust you the most. I like you Soma, I'm glad you're here.

Soma: *Smiles* That's quite a compliment, Marron...thank you. CasualOtaku has left the room.

Marron: *blushes furiously* You're welcome.

Soma: *Smiles at that, halting when they reach Marron's door, and unlocking it, taking the raven-haired youth in*

Marron: *smiles up at Soma as they go through the door, the alcohol in his system giving it a lazy, flirty air*

Soma: *feels his heart skip a beat at that look, shutting the door behind the two of them and setting the key where Marron will see it*

Marron: *for a moment looking up at Soma it feels familiar, but then slips away as Marron eyes the distance to the bed critically*

Soma: *gently steers Marron toward the bed* C'mon...I'll help you get tucked in.

Marron: *smiles sweetly*You're really too kind...

Soma: *smiles and leads the young man over to the bed* So you keep telling me.

Marron: *cheerfully* And I'm right.

Soma: *smiles* Maybe you are.

Marron: *leans heavily on Soma as he's taken over to the bed* I am... *nods*

Soma: *bears Marron's weight easily, helping to sit the young mage down on the edge of the bed*

Marron: *sighs happily as he sits back down* Thank you so very much, Soma...

Soma: It's no trouble. Will you be okay, now?

Marron: *nods, reaching up to loosen the collar on the robes* I think so... *voice drops to a murmur*... just lonely again...

Soma: *swallows a little and looks politely away* is there...anything I can do?

Marron: *frowns, still absently slipping off the white robes, letting them slither to the floor leaving him in the cotton pants* No, not really. I'm just not used to spending the night alone in a room... I don't rest well.

Soma: *swallows again as teh robes fall to the ground* Too used to hearing other people sleeping nearby, huh?

Marron: Uh-huh... Carrot is never far away and even when I wasn't with my brother, I don't think I ever really slept alone *blinks hard noticing the odd behavior and looks up* Are you alright?

Soma: *smiles a little* Yeah, sure, why?

Marron: *shrugs* You just seem to be acting a little odd all of the sudden... I haven't upset you have I?

Soma: *shakes his head* No no! Of course not. *smiles reassuringly*

Marron: Oh, okay.... You just started getting fidgity and it worried me... *shifts to begin hauling the covers down on the bed*

Soma: Sorry... *smiles* I guess I get a little flustered around attractive people...

Marron: *blushes a little* Don't be silly...

Soma: Well you *are*! *Blushes darkly*

Marron: *looks up at the emphatic statement, smiling despite the blush* Thank you for saying so, I appreciate it.

Soma: *Smiles back in spite of his own blush* You're welcome....Marron, would it help you rest if I stayed in here until you fell asleep?

Marron: *looks at the enormous bed and gets a wistful tone* I don't know... will you stay and help me find out? I hate being lonely.

Soma: *nods* Sure....I'll stay if you want me to.

Marron: Please do... *turns the wistful expression up to Soma* But if you'd rather not, I understand... I don't want to be a bother.

Soma: *smiles* It won't be a bother....where did you want me to be?

Marron: *blushes* It's okay if you sleep on the bed... it's awful big. Too big really, I don't like it.

Soma: *nods and toes off his shoes* Sure, if that's okay. *smiles, with just a hint of nervousness*

Marron: *slips into the soft sheets* Of course it's alright, I wouldn't have said it if it wasn't. The bed is too big...I miss having someone nearby if not Carrot, then... well... *fumbles to complete his thought* I miss him too.

Soma: *slides onto the bed next to Marron laying on top of the covers*

Marron: *snuggles under the covers* Won't you get cold, Soma?

Soma: JUst didn't want to be inappropriate or anything....

Marron: *chuckles softly* I don't think you could do anything that would frighten me or hurt me. I don't want you to be uncomfortable when you're being so nice to me... please make yourself comfortable?

Soma: Well....if you're sure....

Marron: *softly* I'm sure. Please? Don't make yourself miserable on my account...

Soma: *nods and after a moment, pulls off the turtleneck and jeans, leaving him modestly clad in a pair of boxers made out of black silk. That done, he slides under the covers*

Marron: *watches as Soma slips under the covers, a faint blush touching his face* {He's beautiful. And so sweet... } *sighs softly again and snuggles more comfortably in the warm bed*

Soma: *shifts until he's comfortable* Wow....this really *is* a big bed....

Marron: *frowns and looks at the ceiling* It's too big...

Soma: It seems strange to lie ina bed like this and barely know there's someone else there...

Marron: *whispers* It's worse knowing there's no one there...

Soma: *softly* ....I know....

Marron: There aren't words to thank you enough for this....

Soma: *after a moment, snuggles closer to Marron* You don't have to thank me...is this okay? It was really weird being over on that side of the bed and feeling like I"m on the other side of the world or something....

Marron: *smiles brightly as he rolls on his side to face Soma* It's fine... I rather like being close to some people. Carrot and I used to have to share a bed much, much smaller than this when we were kids...

Soma: *smiles and lays out his arm on the pillow, beckoning Marron closer* Then come here. I'm not going to do anything inappropriate, and I bet we'll both sleep better.

Marron: *blushes a little but moves instantly into the offered comfort with another of his soft sighs*

Soma: *cuddles closer, settling comfortably against Marron, suddenly struck that this situation sshould be far more familiar to him than it is*

Marron: *gives a kittenish yawn and slips an arm around Soma's waist without realizing what he's doing* G'Night, Soma... Thank you so much.

Soma: *smiles* You're very welcome, Marron....sleep well.