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Chicago After Hours -- Paused (indefinitely)

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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Caden released Nero a bit as their stretched, not really wanting to let them go, but wanting to take advantage of the time they had in New York.

Caden brushed his hand across Nero's cheek. ”Do you think there is a way to see if you're becoming more human?” Caden asked curiously.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving – Chicago, IL
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Cass beamed at Nic’s praise and drank her tea while they drove to Ren's. ”I'm glad. I wasn't sure what they would have for you at a fast food breakfast place, so I thought why not be safe rather than sorry.”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
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Fit

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Avery was sound asleep, dreaming about nothing in particular when he heard a squeal and shot awake. Avery sat up, looking around the room for the intruder. He saw nothing and his eyes came to land on Kimiko who was awake and taking her fill of him.

Avery flopped back on the pillows. ”Jesus woman, you nearly gave me a heart attack.” Avery rubbed a hand over his face, feeling fully awake but still lazy. He looked at Kimiko, and smirked.

”I don't normally sleep in clothes, so once you were out I had to strip down,” he explained. ”You did say you wanted me to sleep,” he reminded her.

Avery laid on Kimiko's bed without covering up. Modesty about one's body went completely out the window when you shifted back and forth with a bunch of other guys in the room.

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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”Well we can't have that, can we?” Caden's hand moved lower, while Nero scratched his chin. ”Are you trying to put me back to sleep?”

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving – Chicago, IL
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Cassi blushed at the text and shook her head. She was falling far too fast for this man, but she couldn't help herself. He was completely perfect and more than Cassi ever imagined she could have.

They pulled up outside Nic’s apartment just as Ren and Nic were leaving the building. Cassi hopped out of the back, smiling.

”I come bearing coffee and breakfast,” Cassi said. She held her hands behind her back and handed Nic his burrito. ”I made this for you, so you could have something good.”

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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Caden chuckled deeply, and rested his chin on top of Nero's head. ”I could wake you up more if you want,” Caden said, running his hand down Nero's back, and over their hip to the front of their body suggestively.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Driving – Chicago, IL
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Good morning. We'll be there in five.

Cassiopeia was looking forward to spending a full day with Nic again, even if they would be surrounded by friends and family. At least they would be together. Cassi sips her tea and eats a muffin in the backseat while Todd and Jason talk up front. Cassi’s mind drifts to some of the more colourful dreams she had last night and she distracts herself by eating the rest of her muffin.

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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Caden pressed himself closer to Nero, cupping the side of their face and extended his fingers into their hair. Caden kissed Nero deeply, walking them back until Nero's back pressed against the wall. Showering would have to wait until after.

The next morning there was a brief knock on the outer door announcing breakfast was waiting for them in the dining room. Caden kissed Nero's head, listening to their attendant leave before he placed more kisses along Nero's body to help them wake up.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi’s Home —> Driving – Chicago, IL
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Cassi woke early the next morning to make a breakfast burrito for Nic. She had plans to pick up breakfast and coffee for everyone, but she wanted to make Nic his own so he could enjoy it. After that she dresses in a pair of darker capri leggings and a tank top.

Todd and Jason picked Cass up, and she got them to help her pick up breakfast for everyone before they headed to Nic’s to pick up him and Ren.

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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”Why do you think I chose to live in the middle of nowhere? No neighbours.” Caden pulled Nero in and kissed them deeply.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”Goodnight Kimiko.” Avery kissed the top of her head before settling in.

He stayed awake for a while, happily listening to the sound of her deep breathing. At some point Avery started to grow tired. He shifted carefully to pull away from Kimiko. He replaced his body with the stuffed animal before he stood and stripped off his clothes.

Avery was worse than a furnace, and he usually slept naked. However, Avery left his underwear on after discarding his shirt and pants. He crawled back into the bed with Kimiko, laying on top of the sheet so there was fabric between him and Kimiko. He didn't want her waking up and feeling uncomfortable or like he was trying to take advantage of her, but if she wanted him to sleep, he really couldn't with clothes on.

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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”Why don't you count? I think it could be rather dangerous having you as my weak spot. You could easily exploit that,” Caden told Nero.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”My pleasure, petit renard.” Avery held Kimiko as he shifted on the bed. He rolled the pair of them over so they were both lying on their sides. Avery held Kimiko close and placed kisses on her face.

”Try and get some sleep. I'll be right here should you wake.”

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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Caden watched Nero in amusement, letting them move about his body. The lower Nero went though, the more Caden’s mind shifted to something else.

”Why must there be a ticklish place on me?”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
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Fit

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”That’s okay. Crying is good. It means healing is happening. And if I have to tell you several times a day that I’ve chosen you, that you’re mine, that I adore you, and the way you tease me, then I will happily take on that challenge.”

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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Caden grinned and laughed when Nero started to poke him. ”Would you believe me if I told you I’m not ticklish?”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
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Avery frowned, knowing what Kimiko was trying to do. ”The magic of the bond comes from him, and he recognized you as our equal. It may have started because of him, but I have to agree to it. I have to choose. Kiki, mon petite renard, I choose you.”

Translations

My little fox.

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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Caden added some shampoo to his hands and walked around Nero. ”True. But that laugh was pure and unique, and completely you,” Caden said, massaging the shampoo into Nero’s hair. ”And I think you secretly liked it,” Caden whispered and stole a kiss from Nero’s cheek.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”I’ll get it and you convinced. You’re my mate. I’m not going anywhere,” Avery said and kissed Kimiko’s forehead.

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Caden

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Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York
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Caden grinned, his eyes sparkling with mirth from Nero’s squeals. Caden relents and instead kisses Nero’s neck and face several times before standing them back up and releasing them.

”Your laugh is the best sound to me.”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL
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Fit

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Avery watched the emotion cross Kimiko’s face, and realization dawned on him. He clucked his tongue and released her face. ”Oh, my strong little fox.” Avery wrapped Kimiko into his arms and lifted her up. He tucked her legs around his waist and carried her into the bedroom.

Avery sat down on the edge of the bed and made Kimiko look at him again. ”The pain of your past will fade if you allow it to. You have a chosen family here, Kiki. People who love you and adore you. People who want to be there for you. The family of your past is just that, your past.”