Donut Look Now

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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Aethel returns the grin. “Of course, that should be just fine. You’ll get a copy of the contracts in your inbox shortly with the next steps outlined. Should you or your assistant run into any issues, please let us know.” He pulls out his personal business card - the one he only gives to people he likes since it has his cellphone number. “I’ll make sure to contact you when we have our next auction, but feel free to constant me first if you have any questions come up.” He exchanges the card for the tablet before trotting off.

“I think that Kimb person just bought our contracts!” Lola practically squeals to Scarlett. Willow offers a small smile to them both - they’re both big sweethearts who deserve the sanctuary Rowan could provide. If only she could go with them.

Xavier barks in laughter, an unusual sound for the large wolf to make and it draws surprised looks from some of the people around their table. “I’ll keep that in mind.” He says with a big grin at Killian. He found himself quite enjoying the company.

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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Aethel turns, a charming smile on his face. “For Lola and Scarlett? You can take them as soon as tonight’s over if you’re that eager though… you’d probably need to pay with cash if you want them tonight since we can’t verify funding is in place for checks or wire transfers right away.” He smirks lazily at Rowan. “I’m sure a well-established CEO such as yourself understands.” His eyes dart away from Rowan to glance at the caged bunnies, seeming satisfied as he sees Rhett speaking to Willow. The twin would keep anyone particularly annoying at bay at least.

“Hmm?” Xavier hadn’t taken his eyes off Killian as he spoke with Rowan, but he still hums low with intrigue when a card is pushed across the table towards him. He chuckles when he sees a handwritten number on the back. “Well… I’m sure I’ll make good use of this.” He fishes his own business card out of his wallet, writing down his number on the back before sliding it towards Killian before he returns to nursing his drink.

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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“Of course, we just like to keep Jewel’s image as clean as possible.” Aethel nods in acknowledgement as Rowan sets up and despite her best efforts to hide her emotions, Willow’s ears droop a little. “You, my dear, are much too easy to read.” He says with a chuckle before patting her shoulder while the other two bunnies make their way back to the stage.

“Alright girls, into the cage you go.” At the back of the little stage was a sizable crate with furniture. “Find a good pose and don’t let me catch you slacking.” Willow and the others obediently head into the cage before Aethel locks it and takes the key with him. He whistles as he walks away, smiling to clients and gesturing for them to go visit the stage.

Xavier blinks in surprise, finding the laugh alluring and a bit intoxicating if he admitted. Soon however, he spots Rowan making his way back to the table and sighs to himself that the fun is over. His eyes dance at the fresh glass of scotch though and a low chuckle rumbles through him at how efficient Killian Velvet is.

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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Willow can’t help but give Rowan a flat look for saying that about her ‘name’, but she steps towards him at the offer. “Surely one sip won’t set them off.” She says, reaching to grasp the glass in both hands before Aethel returns and bats it away from Willow.

“We don’t let them drink,” He says to Rowan before he holds a tablet out to him. “Anywho, sorry that took so long, we weren’t expecting Lola and Scarlett to actually sell tonight.” After handing the tablet with the contracts to Rowan, Aethel returns to his place next to Willow, pulling her back from the edge.

Xavier repeats the name in his head, choosing not to comment on the family name for now even though he recognizes it from somewhere. “Make them wish for death.” He says simply, but there’s a glint in his eye that speaks to rage. “I have nothing off the top of my head, but medieval torture methods were historically effective at what they did.”

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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Willow fidgets, trying hard not to how nervous but also ecstatic she is to see Rowan again. Her tail wiggles enthusiastically, however. “Once they finally believed I had no part in my own kidnapping, yes.” She continues to whisper. Anyone watching would assume she’s just soft spoken no matter the situation. The hand he holds twitches and she briefly squeezes his hand.

“They won’t let me out of their site anytime soon.” This she didn’t have to whisper and she flashes Rowan a small smile in return.

Xavier doesn’t push the contact, not the biggest fan of physical touch either but he also understands where this one’s aversion may lie. “I thought I might let you know how I felt on the subject but I do agree; it comes for us all eventually.” He leans back in his seat again but still faces Killian. “Can I know your name?”

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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Aethel appraised Rowan with a lifted brow. “Let me go drum up some contracts for you then.” He looks behind him, easily finding Rhett lurking before turning back to Rowan. “I believe I can trust you to keep her out of harm’s way, hmm? And be a good bunny, Jewel.” He says and then jogs off.

“Lovely to see you too.” Willow says as she places her hand in his, her heart thrumming rapidly. “I’m sorry you have to see me like this though…” She whispers this part to the wolf.

Xavier fully turns to look at Killian, no longer interested in the prized rabbit. “Death would be a mercy to those whom think that act is acceptable.” He reaches his large hand out across the table. “Xavier Beowulf the Fifth.”

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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Willow squirms under Rowan’s gaze, wanting to shy away and hide to keep him from having to look at her like this. Aethel leans down to whisper into her ear, however. “Jewel, let the man look at you. I’m sure he saw more when he found you anyway. Besides, he’s probably your best choice out of everyone here.” Willow’s nose wiggles as she resists the urge to roll her eyes.

Aethel continues the conversation with Rowan as if nothing happened. “I’m sure we can work something out if you plan to gift them. Maybe a special offer? Any idea what sort of ‘exotic’ your buyer is interested in?” The Beowulf scans the crowd to see if his father is watching. “The other bunnies are available today but, you’ll have to wait until Jewel here is officially on the market to purchase.”

Xavier scoffs lightly, a sort of sarcastic snorting sound. “Of course, how silly of me to presume otherwise.” He finishes his glass of scotch, mumbling something under his breath about the audacity to purchase someone. One might think they might have misheard him, though.

Chicago After Hours

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Errands - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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With a grin, Nic starts heading towards the pizza place they went to when he and Ren had just moved into their new place. “Pizza it is.” The walk there doesn’t take too long since he remembers the way. Although taking the SUV might have gotten them there quicker, he enjoys how ditching the vehicle slows down the pace and lets the two just enjoy each other’s company.

“What are some of your favorite foods to get in the other places you’ve lived?” He asks.

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Nero

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Location: Adler Planetarium - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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“It’s not just jewelry!” Nero says but they grab one of Caden’s hands in both of theirs and pull him further into the shop. They streamline to a pair of earrings that had caught their attention before getting the biggest size they could find of a sweatshirt.

“Okay, I’m set.” They say with a grin.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

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Location: Garden of the Gods - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Kiki shakes her head vehemently, face and ears turning more red. “Absolutely not.” She tells her wolf sternly, ready to leap out of his lap if he tried to force it out of her. “It was nothing anyway.” No, that wouldn’t be what she’d want from Avery or herself anyhow. She puts a hand to her face as her depraved brain wanders into reversing the roles… I don’t need this! She desperately tells herself.

Bunnies & Beasts

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Beowulf Estate - Amarillo, TX
Currently:
Fit

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The soaring happiness Willow feels when Rowan and her finally meet each other’s gazes, even though it’s brief, is short-lived. Aethel laughs as the rabbit blushes deeply, her wide eyes looking down at her feet in embarrassment. She knows Rowan is just putting on an act, but this is too much! “Of course! We can even have her tested for you, if you’d like.” Aethel’s green eyes dance with mirth as he returns the other wolf’s smirk. “Her mother and sisters have proven to be quite fertile, so it must run in the family!” He pats Willow’s hand where it rests on his arm still as this loud statement has many of the clientele turning their heads to regard the prized rabbit again.

Meanwhile, Xavier briefly regards the Omega who’s been stuck by Rowan Kimb’s side nearly all night. “You didn’t want to go with him to meet his new pet?” He asks, his face as unemotional as ever while his tone still sounds bitter. “Are you not concerned you’ll be replaced?” He taps his glass of scotch before drinking some.

Chicago After Hours

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Nicholas “Nic” Wu

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Location: Errands - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Nic smiles at this news, glad that he’ll have a way to make sure he finds the perfect buddy for Wayland if he does end up living with him and his dad. “I think that’ll depend on what you want first, mon amour.” He stands a little straighter as he tries to see what’s available around them.

“I know the boba place nearby has things like bao and dumplings… And this is downtown Chicago, so there’s bound to be some deep dish pizza nearby… What sounds good to you?” He asks, not even waiting to see if she wants to eat or shop first. He guesses eating might be her choice based on his experience with the drink and snack gremlin she is.

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Nero

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Location: Adler Planetarium - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Nero giggles, batting their eyelashes dramatically up at Caden when he asks if his prior presents were insufficient. “What can I say? Your hoarding tendencies seem to have rubbed off on me.” They stand on their toes and wrap their arms around his neck to kiss him back, not caring about the bystanders who shoot dirty looks for their PDA. They can get over it.

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Kimiko “Kiki” Voss

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Location: Garden of the Gods - Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Kiki has to concentrate to keep herself from shying away when Avery mentions wanting to see her vulnerable, her face flushing, of course. She focuses on picking at a loose thread on his shoulder as she tries to conjure up the idea of Avery being vulnerable.

“I can’t even imagine you as shy… or vulnerable in that kind of way.” Her eyes shift back to look him in the eyes. “Besides, I’m quite sure… never mind. I don’t think you can be shy.” She changes the subject as her mind quickly tries to erase the thoughts of being dominant over Avery, the only image coming to mind is of Kiki dressed like a dominatrix. There’s no way she’d be able to pull something like that off.