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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Avery continued to rub his thumb across Kimiko’s knuckles, smiling more softly as she agreed with him. ”And do you like the sound of me being your boyfriend?”

He could see how nervous and shy Kimiko was. It endeared him to her, but it also worried him. Did he make her too nervous? Perhaps she was uncomfortable…

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassiopeia’s eyes widened at Nic’s blatant comment, and her cheeks warm. She did love the rouge, devil may care look on him, but that didn’t mean should would love his hair any less if it was shorter. ”It’s whatever you are more comfortable with,” she said quickly, and moved her focus onto her sandwich. It smelled delicious, and she hoped it was just as good as her soup.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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Avery’s grin widens the further Kimiko digs herself in. ”Yes, it’s available. And it’s big enough for two,” Avery informs her.

He wiped his hands on a napkin before pushing the plates aside. He plucked the water glass out of Kimiko’s hands and takes her hands into his. ”Are you sure you didn’t mean girlfriend? Because I rather like the sound of you being my girlfriend,” Avery said, rubbing his thumb across Kimiko's knuckles.

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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 finished her delicious soup before she nodded in response to Nic’s question. ”I do actually. I used to cut Caden’s and mine. I could trim yours if you like.”

It was a common thing she did, especially when they travelled in the 18th and 19th century. It just made more sense since they were on the move all the time.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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Avery grinned when Kimiko called him adorable. He’s about to question her on her word choice when another almost word catches his attention. He’s even more intrigued when Kimiko starts to avoid making eye contact with him.

Avery finishes off the fry he was about to eat and attempts to catch Kimiko’s eye. ”You were going to say girlfriend, weren’t you?” His voice took on a lower tone, but he knew Kimiko would still be able to hear him above the noise of the arcade.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic’s New Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Cassiopeia covered her mouth to keep from laughing at the brother-sister energy NIc and Jane have. How the hell did she think these two were an item? She takes a sip of her drink while Nic whispers into her ear.

”Do you run your hands through your hair at work because you’re thinking? Or is it getting too long?” she asked him.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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Avery winked at Kimiko when she called him out. He refocused on his meal and inhaled his burger while Kimiko talked. He finished it shortly after she finished talking. It wouldn't seem like it, but Avery quite enjoyed it and would have to make note of this place for their burgers. He cleaned himself up and finished his water before speaking again.

"I've found older cultures are funny about that sort of thing. India is okay with tattoos, but only for certain occasions and as a ritual sort of thing. Likewise Indigenous cultures in the Americas have a similar idea about tattooing. And other cultures have certain ideas about what men or women can get for their tattoos," Avery stated, geeking out a bit.

He piled some more of the hot wings on his plate, but ate some more fries before Kimiko stole more.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Cassiopeia looked at Nic's father and smiled before she shifted in her seat to focus on her meal. Her soup smelled delicious and her sandwich looked good as well. Cassi glanced at Nic and shrugged.

"Your ears were red. I wanted to feel their warmth, and I love running my hands through your hair, especially when it looks like you've been doing it yourself all day," she informed him.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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Avery smirked when Kimiko stole a fry from his plate. So the girlfriend stealing food was still a thing. Avery turned his plate so the fries were easily accessible. Luckily for both of them, food was always available. If it wasn't, Avery would likely bite her hand off. One never put themselves between a werewolf and their next meal.

Avery happily eats some of the wings before he eats some more fries. He wipes his hands and mouth before drinking some water. "I already know you're neurotic. And find me irresistible," Avery shamelessly teased. "I think the idea behind the mating bond was also for strength within the pack. It allows for an easier time hunting and protecting." He picked up his burger, and took a large bite, happily chewing. It was rather good. Finding a decent burger was no easy task.

Avery covered his mouth and swallowed before he asked Kimiko more about her heritage. "I mean, we don't have to talk about it right now, but I am curious about Japanese culture and what you found out for yourself."

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia grinned when Nic's friends teased him. "Does he ever stop worrying?" she asked.

She noticed the redness to his ears, and found herself needing to touch them. The food started to arrive at the table, but Cassi was oblivious as she raised her hand to brush the top of Nic's ear. Her fingers spread out, and she brushed some of his hair as well.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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"It's part of my job to notice things others don't want noticed," he told Kimiko.

Their food arrived and Avery pulled his hand back for the plates to be set down. He already misses her touch and has half a mind just to sit beside her, so their knees could touch while they eat. Avery sipped his water and nodded in response to Kimiko's question. He waited for the waiter to leave before talking.

"Yes and no. We'll be privy to each other's thoughts and feelings, but we can also block each other out. We can create a wall of sorts. The connection we'll have, if you decide you want it that is, will be really cool. We'll be able to find each other no matter where we are. There is a bit of a range on it I've been told, but if we are that far apart from each other, I can tell you right now I wouldn't be happy about it. It would mean you travelled to another state or country without me."

Avery piled a few hot wings onto his plate before he ate some fries. "Speaking of the mate bond... You'd be connected to Caden through it, since he is my alpha he would sort of become yours as well. You wouldn't have to listen to him like I do when he pulls on the alpha magic, but you would feel it. If we knew more about Kitsune, I'd be able to better tell you how you might or might not be affected by the bonding."

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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Cassiopeia can't help but blush from the attention Nic is giving her while they are in the presence of their friends and family. "Yes, my appetite has come back since the concussion symptoms subsided," she assured Nic.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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Avery cocked his head to the side, watching Kimiko curiously and squeezed her hand. She kept twitching and fidgeting in her seat. Avery had the urge to move around the table and put his hands on her shoulders to keep her from wiggling so much, but he knew it was just nervous energy.

"It's not presumptuous. I know we don't have to worry about the wolves anymore since there aren't any left, but I would still insist on going hunting with you. So, yes, we can hunt together," Avery said, smiling.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia beamed at Nic when he started to play with her hair. She had grown rather fond of him playing with her curls and tucking them behind her ear. If only because she got to feel his fingers tickle her ear.

"Hmm, I guess that's better than nothing at all," Cassi said. She knew there wouldn't be much time to actually sit down and have a lunch or supper. Power bars would have to suffice most days.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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"You would love it there," Avery said matter of factly. He reclaimed Kimiko's hands once she was done fixing her hair. He smiled at her request.

"It would be fine now. My wolf would recognize you as our mate regardless of what form you are in," he assured her.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
Skills:
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"Hmm, maybe I will have to brave the ER to make sure you are eating," Cassi said and poked his side. "Remember you have to look after yourself too, Nic. Or you'll be useless to your patients if you pass out from lack of food."

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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"White with some grey. Makes me more sophisticated," Avery joked. Avery watched Kimiko adjust her hair, unable to keep the smile from his face as she goes about the simple action. There is just something about it that makes her terribly beautiful.

Avery finished his drink before the waiter came over. He ordered himself a water, along with Kimiko's hot wings, and a burger with a bunch of fries for himself. Plus more hot wings because why not.

"The Dominican is gorgeous. The people are kind, the food is incredible, and the water is stunning. The history and culture there are definitely something to experience. I would go back in a heartbeat."

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Flo & Santos – Chicago, IL
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"Oh! Thank you," Cassi said and wiped her mouth with her napkin before she took a sip of Nic's drink and nodded her approval. "That is quite good. Unique," she commented before returning to her food. Nic's reactions to the food make her laugh.

"Do you not eat at work?"

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Avery Zain

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Location: Emporium Arcade and Bar – Chicago, IL
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"That'll be one hell of a date," Avery commented, laughing. He looked down after Kimiko's free hand closes around his, and he smiled softly. It was such a subtle touch, but the way she held his hand now made him feel incredibly important to her.

Avery looked up at Kimiko, meeting her eyes, and smiled when her cheeks pinked. "The Dominican was gorgeous. But I also really loved France and Spain. Caden didn't take me to run with the bulls though," he said teasingly.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassiopeia ordered the chicken and egg soup with a grilled polish sausage sandwich, and took a sip of her drink when the waiter moved on. She looked at the bruschetta and nodded. "Yes please," she said, setting her drink down.