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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery watched Kimiko get lost in the memories as she spoke about Japan. He would love to see it through her eyes. Go to all the places she went, try the same foods she had, and then create their own experiences. He wasn't really expecting her to feel the same, but he was thrilled when she suggested they go together.

"I would love to see Japan with you," Avery told her.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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"Okay, you seriously do not know what you are missing out on when it comes to home-made chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches," Cassi said defiantly.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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"It was probably in the beginning when Caden first took me in. I was more unstable then, and more prone to being Caden's bodyguard or driver rather than a companion," Avery explained. "It was my job to go unnoticed."

Avery sipped his drink and mulled over Kimiko's words about where she might have been born and her mother. He wasn't sure talking about how she was abandoned was good first date conversation, even though it involved Kimiko, and he wanted to know more about her. "But you've been to Japan. What was that like? I've always wanted to go," he added.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia rested her hand over top of Nic's under the table. She sat turned into him slightly and leaned back into the chair while she looked over the menu. "Honestly, a soup and sandwich sounds like a really good idea."

Soup was always a comfort food for Cassiopeia, and she could use a bit of comfort right. "As for drinks, a Gin Smash sounds delightful," she said, smiling at Nic.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Avery grinned as Kimiko wnt off on food and some of the places she had travelled to. Avery had always wanted to go to Japan and he was sure the sushi there would ruin him from having it anywhere else. Avery was rather picky about when and were he had seafood, which was why he enjoyed it so much when he did have it. It was a treat. Whereas churros were good anywhere, even if they weren't enjoyed in Spain.

Avery chuckled from Kimiko's blush and question about if he's travelled. "All over Canada and the US before meeting Caden. Since meeting Caden, I've been to Central America, the UK, France, Spain, and Italy. And you're originally from Japan?" Avery asked, more curious about that.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving ---> Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia rubbed her thumb aimlessly along Nic's hand while they were driven along. The mild argument between Jane in the others is so normal, and it helps to soothe and relax Cassiopeia further.

Once they get to the pizzaria, Cassiopeia scoots along to climb out from the back to take Nic's hands and get out. They can already smell the food from outside, and Cassi laughs when Nic moans.

"It will be a well earned meal," Cassi said, patting Nic's stomach before the group walked in to claim a large table.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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"Mmm, I have a strong appreciation for seafood, but churros are probably the most amazing thing out there," Avery confessed. "What about you?"

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment ---> Driving – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassi laughs as everyone piles into the SUV. There's a lot of room, so everyone fits okay but she just finds it amusing how all of them pile in. Several conversations occur as they drive over. Cassi opts to stay quiet and just listen. Her mind wanders as she think about taking a vacation for the first time, and about how much she is enjoying this time with Nic.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Avery smiled and squeezed her hand in return. "I'd like that," he agreed. He took a sip of his drink and shrugged. "That was just a suggestion. We can talk about whatever though really," Avery said and glanced around the bar.

It was a habit he had developed when he was younger. Avery was constantly looking for exits, and possible threats. The need to look had just gotten worse since he became a werewolf, and this was the first time he was out with Kimiko. At this point, everyone and everything was a potential threat to her.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia briefly looked over the menu on Nic's phone, and she nodded in agreement. "It looks good," she agreed. It was nice and close as well. It would be good to test the local food places in the area so Nic and Ren had options if they didn't feel like cooking one night.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Avery laughed at Kimiko's reaction. He couldn't believe how excited she was to ask him questions, and then frustrated because he couldn't give her an answer. Instead she asked for a few. His laugh turned to a chuckle.

”Just remember you asked,” Avery said, and listed several films from different genres and styles. ”A Streetcar Named Desire, Chicago, Kill Bill, The King and I, Charlie Chaplin films, Jurassic Park, M, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and any wrestling, boxing, or baseball movies.”

Avery was an avid film watcher, and definitely drifted towards older films, black and white, cult, and other obscure films.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia smiled at how tired everyone looked. They had definitely worked hard today. ”We were thinking about finding some place for pizza,” Cassi told the group.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Avery liked that their favourite colours complimented each other well; just like their animal forms. Avery laughed at the anime choice but nodded his approval at Rocky.

”Don’t ask my favourite movie. I have far too many,” he informs her. It would be difficult for Avery to just pick one.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”Someplace you can go and have more than just a salad,” Cassi agreed.

Cassiopeia was grateful Nic moved the subject along. She was also grateful he wasn’t pushing her. Cassi felt she was being a little ridiculous at times, but the majority of the time, she felt justified. She wasn’t ready to forgive Nero, and it was hard seeing Caden with them. It was a very complicated and messy situation.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Avery smiled while Kimiko attempted to analyze him. He matches her gaze, both equally entertained and enthralled by her.

”I do like wearing black, but it is not my favourite colour. My favourite colour is blue actually, but a lighter blue,” he informed her.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassi wrapped an arm around Nic’s as they walked back into his bedroom. She looked just as confused as Nic until Todd explained, and then she frowned, recognizing the bed from the room next to Caden’s.

She followed Nic out of his room and looked at him. She pressed her forehead to his arm as they walked and sighed. ”No. That bed is the one from the room next to Caden’s. If he’s getting rid of it, it’s because he’s remodelling the room for… Nero.” Cassi had a string of other words she wanted to call Nero, but she refrained.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Avery grinned while Kimiko shamelessly flirted and oggled him. He didn’t mind the attention from his mate at all.

”Anything we want really. It can be as simple as what your favourite colour is or movie to what your dreams are,” Avery explained. ”I’m guessing your favourite colour is yellow. Maybe orange,” Avery guessed. She often wore yellow, and her bag today was yellow.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassi laughed and kissed Nic’s cheek. ”We’re almost done moving you in. Let’s go finish, then we can take everyone for pizza or something.”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Avery chuckles and sits back. Her hand remains securely in his, and he takes another sip of his drink, showing off his form and bare chest a little more before he sets his drink aside and holds Kimiko’s hand in both of his.

”Because this seems a little fancy for training,” he teased. ”But I’m glad you like it.”

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassi stands and feels her cheeks warm when Nic invites her to the ER. ”I wouldn’t want to be in the way,” she said honestly. ”And to be around so many people in pain… I know I could block myself, but I’m not sure I could do it,” she told Nic truthfully.

Being an empath and as connected as Cassiopeia was made for being in large crowds or emotionally heavy places difficult. It wasn’t like she had never done it before, and if Nic really wanted her to come, Cassi would prepare accordingly, like his conference in November.