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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 5, 2017 15:08:42 GMT -5
Zephyr looked at him, growing increasingly curious about barry’s childish... immaturity. It didn’t sit right with him.
‘This dog is a wolf. He’s a son of Loki, from Norse mythology, and he can start the end of the world, otherwise known as ragnarok.’ He informed him, unafraid to tell him what was happening.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 5, 2017 15:16:17 GMT -5
Nicholai watched Barry as the elemental listened to Zephyr explain. "Ragnarok," Barry echoed softly "It almost sounds like the release of Leviathan and Behemoth." He looked uncomfortable with the idea, then saying with a grumble "This is why I don't like dogs."
Looking over at Zephyr, Nicholai asked "When do you think you'll have that net done?"
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 5, 2017 15:20:04 GMT -5
‘I’ll start on it now.’ Zephyr replied, getting to his feet. ‘I’ll try and get it finished by tonight, but I can’t promise anything. Just don’t bother me and I should work quickly.’ Zephyr said, kissing Nicholai on the cheek, before heading out.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 5, 2017 15:28:33 GMT -5
Nicholai watched Zephyr leave to start on the net, his blue gaze only looking away when Barry also left, probably to find one of the animals around the house. Sighing deeply, he proceeded to occupy himself with studying.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 5, 2017 16:37:25 GMT -5
As promised, Zephyr emerged around 10pm, lookin tired, his fingers slightly blistered from weaving, and red at the tips. He smiled tiredly at Nicholai, walking over and kissing his cheek. ‘Hiya. I managed to finish it.’ He said, before moving to the kitchen counter, wincing at everything he picked up as he began to attempt to cook himself some food.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 5, 2017 19:50:21 GMT -5
Nicholai studied Zephyr, eyes focusing on his worn hands. A few seconds of watching him in the kitchen caused the witcher to simply stand up, walk over to his partner and gently herd him out of the kitchen. "I'm cooking for you this time," he said simply, voice brooking no argument.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 6, 2017 4:01:37 GMT -5
Zephyr blinked up at him, blushing lightly. He began to argue until he heard the tone, and then simply sat down with a small smile to let Nicholai cook.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 6, 2017 6:56:17 GMT -5
Nicholai smiled gently before turning and getting to work. He moved around the kitchen quietly to make something for his partner. Soon, he was finished and taking a plate of spaghetti to him. Nothing special, but he decided on something in the quick side to make considering what time of night it was. "If it wasn't past ten at night, I'd have had more time to make something interesting."
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 6, 2017 7:25:23 GMT -5
‘Thankyou, Nicholai.’ Zephyr softly replied. ‘I really don’t mind, I’m starving.’ He laughed, starting to eat. ‘And it’s good, so.’
He flashed him a grin, then continued to eat, sighing softly with relief as his stomach stopped complaining.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 6, 2017 7:40:15 GMT -5
Nicholai smiled slightly before walking back into the kitchen. He'd set aside a small amount for Barry, who hesitantly showed up when called, taking the plate with a soft thanks before disappearing again.
"When do you want to try and use that net?" he asked his partner after getting himself a plate "We can go to Billy tomorrow to see if he knows where we can even find Fenrir." There was no use for the net if they couldn't find what they wanted to trap.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 6, 2017 8:44:43 GMT -5
‘We can see Billy tomorrow, but for the time being id rather rest up and keep an eye on Barry.’ Zephyr cautiously replied. ‘I don’t want to be chasing him around like a headless chicken.’ He ate another mouthful, then looked up at him. ‘Or do you think it would be better to go after him? I’m a little wary that Igursus will come after us if we seal Fenrir away.’
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 6, 2017 8:50:29 GMT -5
"Cyril is keeping an eye on Igursus," Nicholai told Zephyr "He's already branded a traitor for helping us, so he'll just keep Igursus busy and away from us as best he can if anything happens." And hopefully, though it was unlikely, Cyril would somehow kill the other titan. "So that leaves us open to go after Fenrir at all, but we should bring help again, cause it's unlikely he'll be alone, wrapped in a bow for us."
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 6, 2017 9:00:53 GMT -5
‘I’ll ask ghost again.’ Zephyr said, yawning softly. ‘And I’m sure Night is recovered fully by now, so he’ll be able to help.’ He hummed lightly, trying to think of things that could combat the great wolf, chewing his bottom lip. Other than somehow getting his hands on an Einherji, he wasn’t sure they’d be able to find much other help.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 6, 2017 19:21:27 GMT -5
Nicholai hummed in acknowledgement, saying "I'll see who I can dig up as well. As long as we're able to slow him down enough to capture him, then we should be fine." Mostly because if they provoked him with the probably petty attempt to kill him, Fenrir would summon means to try and kill them right back.
"We can discuss it more tomorrow," he continued "After you've had some sleep." It was around 11pm already anyway, and Zephyr had spent the whole day making that net.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 6, 2017 19:30:54 GMT -5
Zephyr nodded as he finished off his spaghetti, standing to wash up the plates, still wincing at the pain in his fingers.
He finally moved over to Nicholai. ‘Are you coming?’ He softly asked him, starting to head to the bedroom.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 6, 2017 20:01:55 GMT -5
Nicholai nodded, answering "Yes. I'm just going to check on Barry first. I'll meet you upstairs." He then went to go make sure the elemental had retreated to his own room, grumbling a goodnight before taking his dirtied plate away and quickly washing it. After all that, he finally proceeded to join Zephyr in their room, growing tired as well.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 7, 2017 6:02:23 GMT -5
When he got upstairs, Zephyr had already collapsed into bed. He’d gone in naked, clearly too tired to get into some pj’s, and he’d wrapped up his fingers with bandages. His hair was a loose white pool around his head on the pillow, and it was clear he was already flat out asleep.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 7, 2017 6:25:01 GMT -5
Nicholai wasn't so tired that he couldn't change, switching into the pants he slept in. Joining Zephyr, he blinked once upon noticing his partner was naked, not that it was a bad thing. Also beginning to slow down, he eventually fell asleep too, out within minutes
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 7, 2017 9:34:24 GMT -5
Zephyr woke first, as was normal; he tended to rise with the sun. He sleepily looked over at Nicholai, smiling, before moving to straddle him, leaning down to boop their noses together. ‘Wakey wakey. We have a mutt to catch.’
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 7, 2017 15:36:00 GMT -5
Nicholai mumbled in his sleep. Probably something along the lines of staying in bed longer. Opening his eyes, he looked up at Zephyr. "I'd much rather stay like this," was his response, smiling slightly.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 7, 2017 18:33:45 GMT -5
Zephyr hummed, smiling lightly down at him, before laying down across Nicholai’s chest. ‘Okay... just a little longer then.’ He purred, nuzzling up against his partners neck, closing his eyes.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 7, 2017 19:02:45 GMT -5
Nicholai continued to smile, sliding an arm around his partner to keep him close, sighing in content as he slowly woke up more. Not that that meant he wanted to go about the day. "Should we leave Barry here?" he then grumbled after a while "Or take him with us?" If they left him at home, then they could perhaps call Bahati to see if she'd babysit.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 7, 2017 19:39:28 GMT -5
‘Leave him here... I’ll call the girls and Bahati to watch him.’ Zephyr warily replied. He didn’t want the elemental to be alone.
‘I don’t want him near that thing when we run into him. I don’t want him taking off with Barry.’ Zephyr said, releasing a soft sigh.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 7, 2017 19:45:30 GMT -5
Nicholai nodded slightly, saying "Okay then. It wasn't a good idea to suggest bringing him anyway, now that I think about it." That would be bringing Fenrir what he was supposedly out for. After another short while of silence, he decided "It's probably best that we just get up and stop stalling."
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 8, 2017 3:21:45 GMT -5
Zephyr laughed and sat up, sliding off of Nicholai to get dresssed. He brushed through his hair, then slung it up into a bun. ‘Aye then... let’s get breakfast and grab the net. Billy’s first, yeah?’
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 8, 2017 6:28:31 GMT -5
"Mhm," was Nicholai's response as he got up after Zephyr. "Hopefully he'll have an idea on where Fenrir is, or else we're in the dark." He then moved to get dressed for the day as well before walking off to the room with the gemstones. He spent no more than three seconds there, snatching up one what was probably a diamond before walking back out.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 8, 2017 9:53:52 GMT -5
They sat and ate breakfast while they waited for barry’s ‘Babysitters’ to arrive, Edana and emery arriving first, emery explaining something to her graduated student.
‘Morning.’ Zephyr greeted them, Edana kissing him lightly on the cheek.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 8, 2017 10:01:29 GMT -5
Nicholai spoke a greeting to Edana and Emery when they arrived.
Bahati walked in soon after, mask on and hood pulled up. Within the next minute, Barry was in the room, borderline screaming Bahati's name as he tackle-hugged her. Nicholai watched with a small smile as they greeted each other, telling the elemental "These three are going to keep an eye on you while we're gone, so behave alright?"
Barry nodded happily, promising he would.
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Post by Bloodrose on Dec 8, 2017 10:22:11 GMT -5
‘Thankyou, Barachiel.’ Zephyr gently said, placing a hand on his arm. ‘We won’t be long. I’ll leave salt and marmalade with you too. Make sure to feed them- they’ll both have a can of tuna, which is in that cupboard.’ He pointed at the cupboard, before smiling and following Nicholai to the door, waving slightly at the others. He was half hoping that the slight responsibility for the kitties would help Barry cope with his strange situation.
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Post by Smokey Feather on Dec 8, 2017 10:26:49 GMT -5
Barry nodded at the instructions, happy to be looking over the cats. He said goodbye as Zephyr and Nicholai left to wherever they were going.
"The poison from that sword must've been quite the mixture," Nicholai decided once they were out of the house "Barry is completely different than before." And hopefully it'll stay that way.
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