Donut Look Now

Chicago After Hours

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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Fit: T-Shirt

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Kiki easily snuggles into Avery again, feeling rather content until he mentions Cassi and Caden. She whips her head out of his chest, her face splitting into a wide grin. “Wait, really? I thought it would take ages!” No longer feeling tired, Kiki untangles herself from Avery and scrambles off the bed in search of her phone. Once she finds it, she frowns - it’s dead since she didn’t let it charge overnight.

“Oh, damn it all.” Kiki glares at her phone as if it’s the objects fault for being dead right now. She trudges back to the bed, placing it on the charging plate on her nightstand before crawling back into the bed. She reclaims her previous position.

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Nero

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Location: Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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The phone in Nero’s pants pocket vibrates again, but they ignore it for now, keeping their eyes fixed on Crowley and his smug, stupid face. “Well, I can’t say I’m not disappointed - here I was hoping for something juicier than who I choose to sleep with.”

“That was just to see how you’d react.” This time Nero doesn’t hide their annoyance, letting the crossroads demon see their eyes roll. He chuckles heartily at the reaction before leaning back into the chair and resting his ankle on his knee. “Who else is here today?”

Nero looks at the King of Hell with rising irritation. “For fuck’s sake, just tell me why you’re here before I decide to take your throne for myself.” It’s an empty threat, but this is the first time Nero has ever threatened to de-throne anyone, something that Crowley takes notice of.

“Fine, ruin my fun.” He says as all humor leaves his face and his tone growing serious. “Your kittens weren’t finding anything on the chimera, so I took over-”

“Don’t insult cats by calling my demons ‘kittens’.” Nero interrupts as they hop onto their desk to sit.

Crowley bows his head in silent acknowledgment before continuing. “Anyways, they weren’t finding shit so I start assigning my own demons to find out more.” The raspy, Scottish accent pauses and locks eyes with Nero. “I’ve lost some of my favorite toys to this investigation.”

“I would offer condolences but I know you didn’t actually care for them that much.” They were starting to grow not only impatient with the King of Hell, but also just bored with the amount of showboating they were being forced to sit through when they could be wrapping up their business here and finally start the process of leaving demons behind them.

“If you interrupt me again, cait-sith, I will make it my personal mission to ensure you never enjoy another day up here.” As much as Nero wants to interrupt to be annoying and also find out what the fuck Crowley keeps calling them, they know Crowley could make good on the threat. Nero will rather deal with the showboating, instead waving their hand to prompt the other demon to continue.

“Wherever this beastie came from, someone is doing everything they can in order to keep the trail cold. I’d start watching your back if I were you.” Crowley leans forward, holding the armrests of the chair as he stares into Nero’s eyes. “And that’s not me threatening you.”

Before Nero has the chance to reply, the insufferable demon snaps his fingers and disappears. Nero hops off of the desk and chews on their thumb in worry as they begin pacing. What the fuck did this mean? Their phone buzzes again and Nero pulls it out quickly, worried that Caden is threatening to fight Crowley, but it’s just a notification from something.

I need to figure out how to get rid of these… The imp thinks to themselves before they open their phone to see if Caden had responded. They start to type out a reply before loudly sighing and just hitting the call button.

Chicago After Hours

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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A grumbling mumble tumbles out of Kiki’s mouth before she remembers how to use words again. “Tell Caden to fuck off.” Having let go of Avery at some point in her sleep, she tangles her limbs around him again. “Mine.” After she practically growls this, she buries her head in his sweatshirt and inhales deeply

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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The wide grin remains on Nero’s face, their eye twitch the only thing that gives away their alarm at Crowley’s announcement. “And? Are they at least funny?” Nero asks lazily with a tilt of their head. They feel their phone vibrate in their pocket and turn their back to Crowley as they pull it out, dropping the fake smile. Their eyebrows knit together when they see Caden’s text but they do let out a small sigh of relief that everything seems to be sorted between Caden and Cassi now.

“I wouldn’t call them funny, my pet.” Crowely’s voice has an amused tone to it. ”At least, not funny to a cait-sith.”

Playing games with a Crow right now.

The other demon clears his throat impatiently, not appreciative of Nero’s divided attention. Rolling their eyes and sighing softly, they slip their phone back in their pocket before turning around to face Crowley with a smile again. “Alright Lucky,you can stop beating around the bush. I’m on vacation still, so I hope for your sake that this is important.” They pull one of their knives out of their secret hiding place and toss it up in the air before deftly catching it.

Crowley’s brow raises, not expecting the threatening aura from Nero. Sure, the tiny thing is always up to something and can be an annoying thorn in his side, but it was usually through clever pranks. “Well, darling, there’s been whispers of a lover-”

“Give me a moment to find some pearls to clutch for this scandal.” Nero says this with a flat expression and tone, but there’s a cold prickle on the back of their neck. Did someone see me with Caden?

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Nero

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Location: Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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“Hello darling.”

Nero nearly jumps out of their skin, turning around to glare at the King of Hell, who stands pompously in the office of Nero’s house. “Natürlich würdest du auftauchen...” They turn to level a glare at Crowley.

“You know I don’t speak German, Cait-sith.” Comes the smooth response as the other demon takes a seat in one of the more obscure armchairs adorning the room. Somehow, he still looks comfortable as hell in it.

In no mood to play these games, Nero leans back against their desk and crosses their arms over their chest. “And I don’t speak whatever that was. How can I help Lucky the Leprechaun today?” A wide grin spreads across their face as they watch Crowley.

Crowley’s eyes narrow in suspicion as they regard the tiny imp. “Something is different about you…” He says slowly, folding his hands in his lap.

“I’m sure that’s your imagination running wild, Your Highness.” Nero glances at the ledger sitting on the desk, only half-filled out so far even though they’ve been at it for what feels like hours already. At least Nero kept the demons away by sending them to retrieve the less valuable items from Hell for them. “But seriously, to what do I owe the pleasure of your company in my house?” The grin stays on their face, but their eyes narrow to glare at Crowley.

The King of Hell milks the tension in the room, deigning to check the dirt under their fingernails instead of answering right away. Nero taps their fingers on the desk impatiently, their leg shaking with nervous energy. Can Crowley tell I’ve regained my humanity?

The silence starts to become deafening as the two demons stare, or rather glare, at each other before one of them finally speaks. “I’ve heard some interesting rumors as of late.” Crowley cocks a brow as he smirks at Nero.

Fuck.

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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The blush coloring Nero’s ears grows deeper as they fidget while Caden talks. “I mean, I was a little jealous of you two at first… You were so close, but anyone with a brain can tell you’re just friends at this point. I would say brother and sister, but you’re not European royalty… Your chin is too strong.” Nero holds Caden’s chin with a smug smile before laughing from the way his beard tickles their neck as they nuzzle them.

“Breakfast first.” Nero agrees with a wide smile before dancing around Caden to grab some shorts and a sleep-shirt to wear to breakfast.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Cassi’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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He wouldn’t be able to go hide away in his room at your place… If you’re up to hosting, that might be the best plan :)

Nic wipes down the counters and everything before heading upstairs to his room to do some light studying at his desk. He has a short debate on whether it’s medical or supernatural he’ll research before he decides on supernatural for this morning.

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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“Oh! Then I’ll do the same.” Nero chirps before Caden grabs them around the waist. Only the tiniest squeak escapes them before the two share a kiss. Staring at their love, they can’t help but smile goofily at them but his words make them flush.

Nero glances away. “I’d have to really be some sort of monster not to…” They mumble.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Cassi’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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I think that would be the best idea - he’s comfortable around you.
Probably doing something on the weekend would be best…
Are you free this Sunday?

Nic runs a hand through his hair as he finishes the dishes. Maybe Caden would host a lunch, but that might be too obvious… With a glance at the microwave, Nic sighs. His dad is definitely avoiding him…

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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Nero hops off the bed and patters behind Caden into the closet. “I just want to know whether or not I need to wait to shower.” They tease before pulling him down by the arm to kiss his cheek.

“Well, I hope it goes well… I know you miss her.” Nero tilts their head as they look up at Caden. “Just remember that you don’t have to protect my honor, okay?”

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Cassi’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Finished with his breakfast, Nic finally picks up his phone and grins as he takes everything back inside, tucking the book in his closet in a hiding spot he found before heading downstairs to wash dishes.

Curiouser and curiouser
I did mention it to him, but he said he wasn’t feeling well and went to bed early… Starting to get a little worried about what’s he’s hiding at this point… Do you think Kimiko would be up to ambushing him?

Chicago After Hours

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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Nero kisses the scar before letting themselves fall back onto the bed with a soft chuckle. “We could always do both.” They say with a teasing tone as if the two don’t keep each other up all night regularly.

“Do you know what you’re going to say?” Nero asks before their mind can wander.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Cassi’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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And somehow unperturbed by the wind… I wonder how that happened ;)

Nic finds himself almost wishing he had taken Caden’s offer on a vehicle just for moments like this. Setting his phone down on the table, he grabs his journal and another book he had borrowed from Caden. This one isn’t spelled like the peace treaty was, so Nic has taken extra precautions to keep it as safe and secretive as he can.

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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Nero beams, scooting after Caden to cling to his back like a backpack. “Lots of that ‘nut-tella’ stuff too please.” They whisper excitedly as Caden talks through the phone. With him awake, it’s much easier to distract themselves as they pull away enough to start tracing the tattoos on Caden’s back before lightly running their fingers over his scar.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Cassi’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Chuckling at her predictable reply, Nic puts his dad’s bowl in the microwave so it retains its heat a little better before taking his out to the terrace. He snaps a photo of the view with his food in the shot.

Do you want me to bring it to you? It might get jostled on the bike, but it should be well mixed at least ;)

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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Nero beams from the kiss, their mood instantly lifting from Caden’s affection. “I’m thinking an overload of sweetness so both of us can get through this morning.” They declare with a nod.

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Cassi’s House - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Nic just finishes breakfast for his dad and himself when he finally gets a text back from Cass. He chuckles, practically hearing her grumpy morning voice through the screen. He snaps a photo of the breakfast bowls he made; on top rice he’s added a soft-boiled egg, avocados, butternut squash and cauliflower with tzatziki sauce.

Wanna come over for breakfast, sleepyhead?

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Nero

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Location: Caden & Nero’s House - Chicago, IL
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Nero nods absentmindedly, not really focusing on anything particular as they continue to just trace with their forefinger. “What do you want for breakfast?” They ask, finally shifting their gaze to lock eyes with Caden. “Or do you want to sleep more? I can grab something to keep my mind occupied so you can still have your teddy.” A small smirk lifts one corner of their lips, cracking a joke to try and pull themselves out of the weird funk they’re feeling.