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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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Cassiopeia grinned and wiped her hands on a napkin before holding her hand out to Nic to shake. ”Deal,” she agreed happily.

Cassiopeia resumed her eating with renewed vigour. It had been an age since she shopped for a man, let alone shopped at all. She finished her meal and stood to go wash her hands. When she returned, she found Wayland had taken her seat and was peering at the items at the table while vying for Nic's attention.

”I can't believe I've been replaced so quickly,” she said, and scratched Wayland's head. He barely acknowledged her.

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Caden

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Location: Marrakech – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden grinned, his eyes shifting to look at Nero's lips while he spoke. ”Mmm, I enjoy that perhaps more than showering you with gifts… Shall we return home then?” Caden's eyes lifted back to Nero's, a suggestive look in his eyes, and he slid his hand up higher on Nero's leg.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden's House - Chicago, IL
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Avery watched Kimiko curiously as she continued to avoid looking at him. It's in moments like these that Avery desperately wanted to know what her past relationships were like, and why Kimiko believed herself to be so unworthy of love, or at least shy enough to not accept it for what it was.

”Are you sure? You aren't acting like it with how you keep from looking at me.”

Avery lifted his hand from her hip and lightly touched the bottom of her chin with his fingers. He didn't force her to look at him, but rather attempted to coax her to look at him with the gentle brush of his fingers.

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 an accusatory look. ”I appreciate your desire to be frugal, Nic, but you need to let the patchwork suit go and buy some that are more appropriate. Everyone needs at least two good suits, plus some other semi formal clothing,” Cassi declared. She wouldn't force him into an impromptu shopping spree, but she would make sure they made time for it in the near future. Especially before they went to Montana for his conference.

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Caden

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Location: Marrakech – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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With those comments, Nero succeeded in relaxing Caden's worries. He laughed and rubbed his jaw. ”Well, we can't deprive you of that now, can we?”

Nero's second dessert was delivered in a box for them to eat later. However, the way Nero had devoured their first dessert, Caden wasn't sure it would make it home.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden's House - Chicago, IL
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Concern moved across Avery's face and he held Kimiko gently yet securely. He was worried the nickname didn't land well. It had briefly come to him a couple of days ago while he was working, and he felt it suited her so completely not only because of her power, but because of how her bond was represented for him.

”Do you not like it? I can keep using little fox… I just know Caden will call you that sometimes.” He wanted something that was just theirs. Something they didn't have to share.

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 concentrated on her meal as well, grateful when Ren helped the conversation switch. ”Oh, we need clothes for Nic. Our friends Caden and Nero are going through what we call a binding ceremony. It's kind of like a wedding but more intense. It's only an intimate gathering but Caden is known for going over the top, so we have to dress for the occasion.” Cassiopeia split the rest of the bruschetta and gave Ren an extra piece before she gave Nic some and then herself.

”I'll make sure we get pictures so you can see Nic all dressed up,” she told Ren.

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Caden

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Location: Marrakech – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden felt his cheeks grow warm and he quickly turned his head away. He understood the conversation was all in jest, but Nero's teasing and laughter left him feeling slightly embarrassed.

Nero had become incredibly important to Caden in a short amount of time. Anything they said mattered a great deal to him.

”Well, if you're certain.”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden's House - Chicago, IL
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Avery's smile shifted into a crooked grin as he met Kimiko's eyes. ”You know me too well, my little fireheart. I can leave it alone if you want, it just means I'll get to take my time instead.”

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 was quickly moving onto her second piece of pizza when Nic's hands grabbed her hips. She stopped, having realized what she was doing and blushed.

"Well, you're no fun," she said, attempting to cover up her embarrassment. Cassi stood and claimed a seat of her own. She resumed her eating and happy dancing.

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Caden

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Location: Marrakech – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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"Overconfident, really? Hmm, sounds a bit full of himself then. Are you sure you want to be mated to someone like that, even if he has gorgeous eyes?" Caden watched Nero closely, shifting his eyes back and forth for them before he settled on his blue-green. But overconfident? Caden was confident, of course, it came with his age, but he was worried it was a negative now.

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden's House - Chicago, IL
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Avery cocked his head to the side, looking up at Kimiko. "Now who's playing coy? I think you know what I want, unless you want me to give you step-by-step instructions." His hands wandered back up Kimiko's body.

"How much do you like this outfit?" he asked her nonchalantly.

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 gasped and slowly looked at Nic. ”Please tell me you don't subject your poor patients to your stand-up comedy routines. They've suffered enough, Nic,” she teased him. She took a bite of her pizza and wiggled happily. It still tasted wonderful even though it was colder.

”What was your initial reaction when he told you, Ren?” Cassiopeia couldn't help her curious mind in wanting to know more about Nic and his past.

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Caden

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Location: Marrakech – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden chuckled but nodded his compliance, and signalled the server to order Nero another. Caden brushed his hand along Nero's arm, watching them while they ate. For someone who didn't need to eat, Nero took the task of food consumption seriously. Caden chuckled again, shaking his head.

”Oh? You've never mentioned having a mate. What are they like?”

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Avery Zain

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Location: Caden's House - Chicago, IL
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Avery grinned when Kimiko's accent got stronger on the word bloody. He chuckled when she leaned in tantalisingly close but didn't kiss him.

”Just me. I do appreciate it, but I was trying to be respectable and less perverted,” he explained. She started to shift away from him and Avery's hands automatically went back to her hips and he tightened his hold on her. ”But apparently you like that about me.”