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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
Skills:
Fit

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”Oh, that's a rather big question. Ummm, I mean pizza in Italy isn't anywhere close to how it is here. There was one pizzeria I always went to where they collected the ingredients straight from the garden they grew in the back. They only took what they needed to make the pizza you ordered, so it took longer but the taste was unreal. In Spain, I didn't eat much but drank a lot, in France I gained a bit of weight. I had a morning tradition of going to local bakeries to get my breakfast. Hamam Mahshi and shawarma in Egypt. And Indonesia I pretty much ate soup the entire time. Like Italy all of the ingredients were really fresh, and the spices they used were amazing. I've gone to Indonesian restaurants in Europe and in America, and unless they get their spice direct, it doesn't taste close to the same,” Cassiopeia informed Nic.

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden looked at the sweater Nero picked, and silently questioned the little imp. ”You're going to trip on it,” he teased them. He dropped the sweater over his arm before taking one of Nero's hands and led them over to a section of books and texts on space.

”Help me pick a few. I want to learn more about this space you love so much.”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery laughed the more Kimiko got red, and completely refused to tell him what she had been thinking. ”You are such a tease,” he informed her and kissed her nose. ”Fine. Keep your dirty little secret. We'll come up with what you want from me later. If you win. Now, let's go get you some riding gear,” he said and patted her bum to get her to stand.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassi hummed over Nic's suggestions, trying to decide if something ethnic was really what she wanted today, not that it wasn't delicious, but Cassi was feeling…Pizza. The word instantly captured her attention and Cassi nodded eagerly. Grease. That's what she wanted.

”Oh, pizza. Yes, please!”

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden smiled on Nero's lips, grasping a handful of their sweater in his hand while he pushed on their lower back to bring them closer.

”I didn't think I was the bad influence,” he joked before releasing them. ”Alright, show me this jewellery that has captured your attention so.”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery's eyes danced when Kimiko tried to brush past something she wanted to say.

”Oh, no. Tell me what that beautiful mind was just thinking.” If she truly couldn't come up with anything, Avery figured they could figure out what she wanted after she won, because even though Avery wanted to win, he hoped Kimiko did.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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”They do, and we can do proper conditioning once you adopt another, so they can get used to each other and their new surroundings,” Cassi said, looking into shops as they passed.

”Do you want to eat first or shop first?”

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”Jewelry? Is what I've gotten you not sufficient?” Caden teased Nero. He brushed their shirt aside to reveal the dragon pendant they wore before meeting Nero's eyes.

”Whatever you want, I'll get you,” he said and kissed them.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery chuckled and shook his head. ”No, because I don't know what you want. I know what I want. I want you to be vulnerable and look at me with that shy confidence I love.” Avery brushed his fingers across Kimiko's cheek, smiling at her.

”So, do you want me like that? Or do you want me to do something that's embarrassing or do something for you? Like cleaning something or doing your laundry or whatever you want.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassi blushed and leaned up to kiss Nic's jaw. ”You, Ren, and Wayland need to pick out the cat. They have to like you the most, and well, all cats like me,” Cassi said with a cheeky smile.

She pulled Nic from the elevator and walked over to the SUV with him.

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”Well in that case, let's go see what we can find.” Caden kissed Nero once before they wandered the building.

They took in a couple more shows, plus some exhibits and interactive games. ”Alright my little imp, what did you have your eye on in the gift shop?” Caden thought he might look in to see what sort of literature the store had. Being surrounded by space had helped Caden develop an appreciation for it, but he wasn't ready to fly to space.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery shifted, pressing himself into Kimiko's touch. He looked into Kimiko's eyes and shook his head. ”No, that's too simple. You know I would make them for you daily if it's what you wanted. No, it should be something else. Something I don't normally do, or something you've been nervous about and need an excuse to make it happen.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassi smiled and took Nic's hands in hers.

”I don't think so. We'll have to see, but how he reacted when you came to my shop that day, and how he is even acting with your dad… I think he might want to stay with you and him. Wayland was always the cat to comfort my patrons at the store, but he took to you exceptionally quickly. If he has chosen you and Ren, it won't be like I'll never see him again,” she pointed out.

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden kissed the top of Nero's head, smiling in agreement. He held Nero for the rest of the show before he stood and helped them up.

”Alright. I'd ask if you want to explore the rest of the planetarium but I have a feeling I've prolonged your need to go to the gift shop long enough,” he said, releasing Nero's hands. ”Am I right?”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery laughed and slid his arm around Kimiko's waist. He pulled her onto his lap, grinning.

”Why do I have to come up with your winning prize? Isn't that your job?”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassiopeia smiled and nodded, saying goodbye to Ren before walking to the elevator. She stared at the buttons on the elevator for a while, lost in thought. She took a steadying breath before letting it out.

”I have a feeling Wayland may have found a new home,” she confessed, looking at Nic.

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”Ya. There's no light pollution where we live. We always get a good show out there whether it's just the stars or the aurora. Could be relaxing, romantic even.” Caden turned his head to look at Nero. He shifted his arm to rest their hand along their back and rubbed his hand along their back.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery's eyebrows rose, questioning Kimiko's claim. ”I believe half your body is ticklish, at least the last time I tickled you proved that. But I'm glad your hips aren't,” he said and continued to rub his thumb along the front of her hip.

”And I'm giving you five chances to beat me at least once! That should be worth something,” Avery declared. He narrowed his eyes at her, daring her to laugh. However, he couldn't keep his own smile from his face.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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The image of Nic's dad playing with Wayland was a sight to warm anyone's heart. Cassiopeia smiled and wiggled her fingers at Wayland before scratching the top of his head. He meowed happily before focusing on the play with Ren. It looked like Wayland was going to be good for not only Nic but Ren as well.

”Do you want us to bring you food?” Cass asked Ren. She pulled on her jacket, fixed her hair, and grabbed her bag.

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden laughed and shook his head. Nero's ambition was something to be admired, but Caden didn't think they would succeed with it.

Caden walked into a large, dark room with Nero. There were multileveled seating, plus a large open space on the floor to lay down and look up. Caden brought Nero over to the space on the floor and stretched out on the ground. He set his hands behind his head and looked up.

The show started by the room darkening first. Music came across through hidden speakers, and the ceiling lit up with thousands of lights that looked like the stars in the sky. They shifted and moved, matching the spin of the earth. Every once in a while, shooting stars or a meteor shower would happen. Then a constellation would be signalled out.

”We should do this at home,” Caden murmured while the show continued.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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”Only if I win all five! But if I lose one I get nothing. Seems like a lot of work to me,” Avery said with a grin.

Kimiko wiggled under his touch, and Avery looked at where his hand was. He raised an eyebrow at her. ”Are your hips ticklish, too?”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassiopeia's heart skipped a beat when Nic grinned at her like that. She slid her hands to his chest when he pulled her in to open the door and Cassi smirked. She wondered if he truly thought she would fall, or just wanted to hold her a little longer.

Cassiopeia batted Nic's hand away once more when he messed with her hair. She captured his hand though when he didn't take hers, wanting the connection now.

”Let's just wander until we find some place that smells good,” Cassi decided.

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden chuckled and shrugged. ”The science is interesting, but all the emptiness makes me uneasy. There is too much distance between things.”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery pouted from Kimiko's new stipulation. ”How is that fair?” he asked, rubbing his thumb along the front of her hip bone. He watched her wagging finger, remembering when she had bitten his in the restaurant.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassiopeia blinked when the door she had just opened shuts. She turned and had to look up to see Nic properly as he towered over her. She leaned back against the door and swallowed.

"We are rather good at teasing each other," she managed to say. She didn't miss the way his hair swooped across his forehead when he scanned her from head to toe. She also didn't miss the way he stalled on the little bit of skin she had showing.

Cassi smiled and tucked her fingers under his chin to tilt his head back to look into her eyes. Cassi still had to look up at him, but she felt like she was on an even playing field with him now.

"We still have shopping, and lunch I believe," she reminded him.

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden smirked and pulled Nero close. "I don't think you understand how large I am in my dragon form. I'm confident you wouldn't be able to make a suit," he declared.

Caden turned around and pulled Nero on to the centre of the building where the night show always played.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery's hand slid back up to Kimiko's hip when she turned away from him. He was worried she was going to pull away, and wanted to make sure she didn't. His eyes moved away from her lips to her flushed face and he grinned more. Her stipulation made him smile and he cocked his head to the side.

"Only one? What if I win more than one round? Shouldn't it be one outfit for every round I win? We can limit the rounds to five like a typical UFC bout," he offered her.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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

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Cassiopeia gave Nic a bit of a look before she squirmed and batted away his hands to keep him from pinching her. "You want me to tease you more? Are you sure? I was fairly certain you were going to jump me in the kitchen," she teased him and made her way for his bedroom door.

She opened up the door and glanced back at him. "Do I need lessons or is it revenge on your part?"

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Caden

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Location: Planetarium – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden snorted and laughed, covering his stomach from the image Nero conjured in his head. Caden barely had time to recover from his laughter when Nero dragged them from the auditorium back to the gift shop.

"But what about the night show? Or the rest of the building for that matter." It was a rather large building with multiple exhibits that would rotate several times throughout the year.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Garden of The God's – Chicago, IL
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Avery grinned when Kimiko's eyes drifted to his lips. He nearly begged her just to forget it and kiss him, but Avery was competitive at heart.

"At least one round," Avery said and nodded. He laughed when she didn't have an answer for what the prize would be, but made sure to tell him what he couldn't have.

His eyes instantly drifted to her lips, and his hand twitched where it rested on the side of Kimiko's leg. He wanted to slide it over and hold her ass, but he refrained for now.

"No riffling through the underwear drawer. What about modeling for me what's in the underwear drawer?" His eyes looked into hers briefly with a challenge before they settled on her lips again.