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Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
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Cassi moved her head once more in time to see Nic clench his jaw. She brushed the muscle in his cheek, and rested her hand there.

”That feeling I know,” she whispered and smiled sadly at Nic. ”Those if questions will haunt you for the rest of your life if you let them. Don't let them.”

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden chuckled and brushed his lips across Nero's forehead.

”Thank you for proving me right,” he said. He placed another kiss on their forehead before he tightened his arms around them and rolled the two of them over so Caden was on top.

”I love it when you blush because of me.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia peeked her head up, kissed Nic's chin, and buried her face back in Nic's chest. She inhaled his scent which mingled with hers more and the bedding.

”I think they wanted a united front before they told you… maybe one last weekend for themselves. And Ren… the things people will do to save their loved ones, well, I can't say I blame him,” she said and looked back at Nic.

She'd never make a deal with a demon, simply because of her history, but using blood magic… that was a different story.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden loved the idea of learning more languages from Nero. It would be a nice change instead of him teaching them all the time.

”Would it surprise you to know you're the first demon I've been with?”

With his and Cassi's history with them, that was a line Caden never crossed. He didn't trust them. Still didn't. They were liars and cheats, and did whatever they had to get their win. They killed without remorse and destroyed lives.

Nero enjoyed their pranks. They could take things too far, and could be ruthless, but Nero never lied to Caden. Nero had compassion and passion. They saw the world for what it was. The ugly and the good, and they embraced every part of it. Nero was different, and Caden saw that from the start in Costa's office.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
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”Good, because I wouldn't mind a repeat of that,” she said before kissing the hand she held.

She cradled his hand to her chest, closed her eyes, and listened to his breathing. Cassi could lay cuddled in bed with Nic all day and be more than happy with it. She settled back into him, feeling herself easily wanting to drift off again. Maybe Nic didn't have to train today…

Cassiopeia sighed and rolled over. She released Nic's arm and buried her head into his chest.

”I know you don't want to talk about… but I'm going to get answers for your dad. I'm going to get him out of this deal.”

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden pulled Nero closer before he rolled onto his back. He brought Nero with him, so they laid on top of him, and Caden could wrap both arms around them comfortably.

”That's good. I'm interested in learning and understanding more about it,” he told Nero truthfully.

It was important to Caden to understand the inner workings of Hell. He needed to learn who he could talk with and who's buttons he could push. Then he could tear it all down.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
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Cassi’s eyes opened at Nic’s comment. She’s terribly tempted to disobey and tease Nic, but instead, she intertwines her fingers with his.

”I mean, I still owe you from yesterday,” she whispered. The memory of how Nic made her feel came creeping back, sliding through her mind like a caress.

She played with Nic’s fingers, tempted to kiss the tip of each one. ”Maybe it’ll help me wake up.” She turned her head, seeing Nic through her peripheral vision, and smiled slightly.

The mess of Nic’s black hair made him even more attractive and irresistible. Cassi knew it wasn’t the best time, but was there ever really a perfect time? Besides that, when you loved someone, the timing didn’t really matter.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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”Mmm, I was going to say fierce, but I suppose deadly works just as well,” Caden said with a smile. He opened his eyes and leaned in. He brushed his nose across Nero’s before kissing them softly.

”Guten Morgen, mein süßer, wilder, tödlicher, sexy kleiner Kobold.”

Translations

Good morning, my cute, fierce, deadly, sexy little imp.///
BUT google apparently changed it to 'Good morning, my sweet, wild, deadly, sexy little goblin.' Which I think I like better

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia was quickly falling back asleep again when Nic wrapped his arms around her. She wiggled against him, happily stealing some of his warmth.

”Yes…I’ll go with you to Caden’s today…but don’t get excited. It’s not going to become a habit,” she said and substituted the pillow she was crushing for Nic’s arm and hand.

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Avery would return Nic's message letting him know that Avery would text when on his way.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden peeked his eyes open to look at Nero. He kissed their nose before shutting his eyes again. ”And what reaction will I get if I call you cute?”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills: Sorcery

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Cassiopeia could feel Nic's body start to tighten back up and she turned her head to press her lips to his chest. Maybe she would wait to tell him… She could talk to Nero while the rest of them trained.

”Fine,” she grumbled. ”I need to talk to Caden about your monster problem anyway.” Cassi continued to grumble before she released Nic and rolled away from him. She yawned and curled up around a pillow instead.

Once she moved, Cassi's aura magic dissipated from around Nic. Cassi yawned tiredly again, curling up tighter around the pillow.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden moved his hand and wrapped his arm around Nero when he felt them flop down. He hooked his arm around Nero's waist and pulled them in.

”Cute?” he growled. ”There's nothing cute about it.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills: Sorcery

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Cassi's night hadn't been easy. She slept lightly, alert to any changes Nic made while he slept. In the morning, as soon as Nic moved, so did she but she was less happy about the idea of Nic being awake.

She grumbled incoherently and tightened her arms around Nic. She knew fully well he was going to train today, even if he didn't want to she was going to make him go. If he wasn't going to work, that was one thing, but it would be good for him to blow off steam.

Her aura still wrapped around him and the access use of magic had started to take its toll on Cassi. She was by no means drained, but her attitude was more salty than she normally was.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden had slept well. He woke a couple of times to check on Nero, but only to kiss their cheek before he rolled over and quickly fell back asleep.

Dawn had finally approached and Caden started to naturally stir, but he kept his eyes closed, not fully ready to wake yet.

He felt eyes on him and shifted his hand out in search of Nero.

”Lay down with me before I have to get up,” he said, his voice gruff with sleep.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills: Sorcery

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Cassi started to trace lines along Nic’s chest, repeating the pattern over and over until she felt the spot warm. She traced Svefnthorn, the rune symbol for sleep[/url] to add a dreamless sleep for Nic. The action made her yawn, but she continued until she said goodnight to Nic.

”Wǎn'ān,” she whispered happily, enjoying that she knew how to say a few words in Nic’s native tongue.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden smiled and shook his head. ”I’ll be fine. The light beside the bed is soft enough,” he said and kissed Nero once more before he stood and flicked the lamp on.

Caden turned the large bedroom light off before he undressed fully and helped Nero out of their clothes. For once, Caden was able to resist the urge to ignore his need for sleep and let Nero dress for bed while he crawled in on his side and settled in for the night.

”Wake me if you find something interesting,” he said before he settled in to sleep.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Avery woke the next morning feeling a bit groggy. He yawned and stretched around Kimiko carefully. He kissed her head before he slipped out from under her and tucked the covers in around her. As he had the night before, Avery slid his sweater back, and left a note for her, but on the bedside table this time. He then dressed and headed out to check on the cameras and do a perimeter check with his morning run before making breakfast for himself.

He messaged Nic while breakfast was cooked to make sure Nic still wanted to train this morning. Nic had been doing well with the routine, but consistency was key.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
Skills: Sorcery

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Cassi released an undignified squeak when Nic scooped her up before placing her on the bed. She blushed immediately, turning her head away from Nic to try and compose herself.

She looked back when he thanked her, and she immediately crawled into his side. ”I’m glad I could be here for you,” she said and cuddled into his side.

Cassi rested a hand on Nic’s chest and sighed. ”I know I shouldn’t be in this mindset right now, but I love being in your arms,” she said. As she relaxed, that same glow of her aura from before wrapped around Nic. A faint blue and yellow glow surrounded them both.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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”Yes you are,” he teased and kissed Nero’s lips softly. ”Now, is there anything I can get for you before I fall asleep?”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Nic&Ren's Apartment – Chicago, IL
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Cassi smiled when Nic’s strong, familiar arms wrapped around her. She knew now wasn’t the time or place for her thoughts and feelings, but she loved Nic. She was in love with him, and that made it hard not to feel warm and fuzzy when he held her like this.

”Lucky for you cuddling is required,” she informed him. She rested her hands over his, letting Nic pull her to the bed.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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”Ooo, I think I’m going to like being doted on,” Avery concluded.

He wrapped his arms around Kimiko, pulling her into his chest as he lay down. He pulled the blanket over the top of them, burying them both under the covers and kissed the top of her head.

”Get some sleep, my fiery little fox.”

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden looked at Nero, seeing a sort of glaze come over them as he recognized they were separating themselves from how they were actually feeling. He reached out and placed a hand on their cheek.

[.color=#006400]”I won’t let you go through this alone.”[/color]