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Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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”I promise I won’t. Text me on your breaks. If you’re allowed to,” she said. Cassi gathered Nic’s lunch and walked him to the front door. Wayland followed along behind them, visibly sad Nic was leaving.

”Don’t forget you owe him a sleepover. Maybe you can take him for the weekend,” Cassi suggested, looking down at Wayland.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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The grin on Cassi’s face only grew from Nic’s declaration. ”I’m sorry, but also not,” she said and placed another kiss on his lips before she relaxed her arms and rested her hands on Nic’s chest.

”Now, what kind of girlfriend would I be if I kept you here when so many other people need you, hmm? Go on, Nurse Wu, you have lives to save today.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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Once Nic’s arms wrapped around Cassi, she felt secure and loved. She wrapped her arms around his neck, smiling and giggling before kissing Nic back.

”That’s fine. I am more than capable of defending my own honour. And yours,” she said and kissed him a second time. ”You can just heal me, or cook for me, or bring me back to centre. Or just keep loving me.” She whispered the last part, feeling her heart race with the knowledge that this incredible man did love her. That he was still here, holding her and loving her despite her behaviour earlier when he had been trying to help.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassi looked at Nic, amusement on her face. She put her scissors in the drawer before she turned to Nic. She rested her hand on his chest and kissed him once.

”Don’t worry. Once I recovered and we went through the same manoeuvre, I succeeded with the move and ended up stabbing him. Of course, he healed within minutes, but it still felt good.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia nodded; she had been hoping Avery would want to finish his tattoo soon.”Oh, that doesn’t surprise me. He broke my arm once because I didn’t have my arm tucked in the right for a close fighting scenario with knives,” Cassi stated as she put the second skin and scissors away.

Chicago After Hours

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Avery grumbled and yipped when he felt like Kimiko was taking too long. Once she came out of the tree line, he grinned wolfishly at her, his tongue lolling out to the side before he lowered his head again, tail high and yipped at her to come at him.

Training for fighting as animals always initiated from play.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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”Mmm probably not. As you should know Nurse Wu,” Cassi said and tapped his nose. ”Everyone heals at a different rate. What I did for you was basically heal any pain, swelling or discomfort. The colouring is reasonable for a tattoo you would have gotten at some point this weekend. You shouldn't start peeling until mid or end of the week and that's usually standard. You should be in the clear. But if anyone asks, I'm not taking bookings. My tattooing isn't something I advertise or do for just anyone,” she explained.

Chicago After Hours

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Avery is momentarily stunned when Kimiko jumps up and meets him halfway before wrapping her arms around his neck. Her comment amuses him and he lets out a huff, his version of a laugh.

Avery pressed a wet nose to Kimiko's cheek before he wiggled out from her hold. He makes a grumbling noise before nudging her with his head. He then dropped his head to the ground, looking at her before nudging her again. Avery wanted to play.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassi set her water glass on the counter before looking at Nic. Her eyes roamed his body, slightly disappointed he was clothed but also relieved.

She turned back and opened up the roll of the second skin and cut a large piece.

”I wasn't sure if the cafeteria had decent food, so I figured while we were here, I'd make you something.” She had made Nic a couple yogurt parfaits, and had cut up some fresh vegetables from her garden. Then she made him some simple chicken and rice with steamed vegetables as well. Truthfully, she wasn't sure how hungry Nic got at work or even if he'd had time to eat. She figured packing more was the better option.

She pushed up Nic's sleeve before she slid the backing off the second skin and covered his tattoo with it.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Avery waited until Kimiko was inside before he headed for the trees. His mind spun with thoughts of her and their relationship. How they laughed together and teased each other. How they supported each other and could talk about anything.

He stripped down once he was on the other side of the tree line and tucked his clothes away before he started his shift.

It was slow and painful, but Avery did his best to breath through it and let his body go through the motions. Fifteen minutes later, Avery was shaking out and stretching. He scented the air, already looking for Kimiko.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassi felt her breathing turn shallow when Nic approached her. Her focus shifted to see Nic's tied up towel, and all she could think about was how easy it would be to just pull it free.

Thankfully Nic walked away before she could act on her impulse. She barely registered his words as he left, the ringing in her ears overpowering everything as she remembered how to breathe. Goddess help her with how badly she wanted to climb that man like a tree.

Cassi stood and walked to the fridge to pour herself a cold glass of water.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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”Whatever you're comfortable with. If I'm not done shifting when you come out, just remember to keep your distance until I come to you,” he said.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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”Shy? No, it's called self control. You are incredibly attractive, Nic. A fact I am sure you are more than aware of, and now you're standing half naked in my kitchen, looking… like that and…” Cassi shifted in her seat, trying to get the excitement in her body to dissipate. She swallowed, feeling rather warm.

Chicago After Hours

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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”He only helps my shift if I need to do so quickly. And it's a combination of pack magic and alpha magic. So if we become a pack, I would pull from you, too. Caden is powerful enough that he doesn't notice, but you might notice. It might slow your change or make you tired. I'm honestly not sure how you would react,” he said.

Everything was unknown when it came to Kimiko. Avery would really have to contact Bran sooner rather than later.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Cassi's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia finished making Nic's meals for work and is sitting at her kitchen table flipping through the case files when Nic returns.

”How was the shower?” She closed the casefile and looked up to find Nic in nothing but a towel and Wayland curled in his arm. It took a tremendous amount of effort on her part to look away from him. ”You forgot your clothes down here, didn't you?” she said while staring at her kitchen table.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Caden chuckled and focused back on his ledger. He picked up his phone to start making phone calls, but before he dialed, he watched Nero for a moment.

Caden was growing quite accustomed to having Nero by his side. He liked having Nero in his office, curled up and ready a book while Caden tended to his business ventures. Or out in society, running errands or doing nothing at all. Caden simply enjoyed having a companion again. Smiling to himself, Caden dialed the first number and got to work.