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Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω

Ezekiel Kel

Location: Roman Side - CHB
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There were some faces Ezekiel recognized, thanks to Nancy, and he smiled politely at them before he looked towards the tent’s entrance. Zeke sat a little straighter as Leandra was brought in, followed by Niah and Nancy. Ezekiel even recognized the cyclops that walked in. His eyes, however, remained focused on Nancy.

They hadn’t talked much, only brief conversations here and there. Zeke was mostly around to run with her, shoot with her, or spar with her — when she allowed him to. His hands twitched while he watched them walk in, anxious energy that he couldn’t dispel. Briefly, his mind wandered to Demetri. Then Alexios by default. He frowned at the middle space he stared into before reality brought him back to the present.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Shopping – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia put her bag inside, laughing at Nic’s newest nickname for her. She slipped her hand into his and led them down the street.

”You’re enjoying yourself still, right?” She looked up at him, wanting to ensure he was still okay. She understood how trying shopping could be. Often, she went home empty-handed because the items she wanted didn’t fit right or even come in her size. She didn’t understand why every store had to carry a different range of sizes.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
Skills: Shapeshifting
Fit

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Caden chuckled and pecked Nero’s lips before he took a step back. ”First one to the house then.” He grinned before shifting into a wolf.

Caden stood almost to Nero’s shoulder, still taller than a werewolf, signifying his alpha status because of his size. Caden bumped Nero with his head before he made a grumbling sound and faced the direction of the house. He blinked once before taking off, sprinting through the woods. Even though Caden’s coat had a red tinge to it, as soon as he was in the trees, he seemed to disappear.

He pushed himself through the trees, intent on beating Nero to the house. It was just for fun, but Caden’s competitive spirit was coming out.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Shopping – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia stretched up and kissed Nic softly. ”You're welcome.” She pulled one of his bags from the counter before walking out of the store. She glanced down the street at the store fronts while making her way back to the SUV. She spotted a couple of suit stores and smiled. She turned to face Nic.

”Ready for suit shopping next?”

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden tightened his hold on Nero as they got closer to him. He wanted to protest Nero's words. There's nothing Caden wouldn't do to keep them safe. Of course, dying was not something Caden wanted. It would mean less time with Nero, and that defeated the entire point.

Caden squeezed the back of Nero's neck, pulling their head back to look up at him. ”Ich bin nicht so leicht zu töten,” he said, and kissed his mate deeply. Caden's hand remained on Nero's neck but his other arm dropped lower, his hand roaming their body.

Before Caden's hands wandered too much, he pulled his lips back to talk to Nero. ”Do you want to race back? I'll even let you teleport if you think it'll help you,” he teased.

Translations

I'm not that easy to kill.

X-Men: Cosmic Crusades 👽

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Antoinette McCarthy

Location: War Room – X-Mansion
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Antoinette smiled softly when Max focused back and answered her. He was missing some vital points of conversation in the war room, but he also seemed to understand that jumping the gun wasn’t the best move. Antoinette watched Max’s family organize themselves to leave before she focused on the war room once more.

Antoinette agreed with Jaclyn. If they all went in to get Mary, there was a very good chance it would set her off. Honestly, it would probably set any one of them off if the whole X-Men showed up on their doorstep with guests. A few people going to talk to Mary would likely be better than all of them, but if they were all in the general location, then they would be close if there was some fallout.

”My enhanced intuition can sometimes give a read on if a decision is good or bad. Once we decide how to approach Mary, I can check to see if we have a higher chance of succeeding. Although, I do agree with Jaclyn. I think fewer people going to help Mary is better than all of us. If only not to overwhelm her.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Shopping – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassi giggled, breaking eye contact with Nic to stare at her hands on his chest. She knew they were just standing in the middle of the store, other customers coming and going from the changerooms, but she couldn’t help her mind when it wandered.

”We used to make these little dolls when I was growing up. I made one once, but I didn’t get to keep it for long. Instead, I was taught to work and play with plants, medicinal and poisonous. I loved it, trust me, but when I was working with the plants, I would watch the children play with dolls and wish I had my own. I didn’t think I would have a real-life doll,” she said, looking up at him again. ”Okay, okay. Go on. No more distractions.” Cassiopeia released Nic and took a few steps back before she turned around to distract herself with other things.

She roamed the store, letting Nic try his clothes on in private, and only came around when he tried on a new style of pants. There were a couple that didn’t work for him, but she was pleased that the majority of the clothes were winners. Cassiopeia stood at the counter with him while the clothes were scanned and folded. She tapped her fingers along the counter’s edge, and once the total was drawn up, Cassi hipchecked Nic out of the way and paid for the items quickly. She slipped her card away and turned to face his wrath.

”You spoil me, I spoil you.”

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden looked into Nero’s eyes, seeing all the things they weren’t saying reflected there. He brushed his fingers delicately across their cheek, his other arm wrapping around Nero’s waist and pulled them in close.

”If I had to guess, I would say something celestial. Dragons aren’t the oldest thing on this earth but we are up there. It could be a very powerful witch as well, someone who knows how to disguise their scent, but I’m not sure. The only way I’ll be sure is if I come across them, or if this happens again.”

Caden slid his hand from Nero’s cheek to the back of their neck. ”You’re mine. I’m not letting you go so easily. No matter what or who tries to come for you.” The same fears Nero was feeling circled in Caden’s eyes, but there was a fire there that burned. A fire that refused to be dampened.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Shopping – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia narrowed her eyes playfully at Nic's tone. She shook her head, falling a little more in love with him even though he was pouting. She ran her hands over his collar and shirt again, an excuse to keep her hands busy but also to touch him.

"I'd try the pants at least. Each style will fit a little differently. When we go for suits, I'll definitely have to see each one. But yes, you'll get a kiss every time." She looked up at Nic, her smile soft. "Thank you for shopping with me." It may not be his idea of a good time, but Cassi was enjoying the bonding as well as the excuse of seeing him dressed up.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
Skills: Shapeshifting
Fit

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"Our land," Caden gently corrected. "And you are free to roam it whenever you desire. With the wolves gone, there should be no supernatural creature crossing in. Once I figure out how the wardening weakened, I will reinforce it, so you will be safe to roam."

Caden chuckled as they neared the creek. "I am unaware of any secret gardens, but I do believe Cassi said there were pixies on the land, so perhaps they've found a place to make their own." Caden relaxed his hold on Nero and knelt down to make it easier for Nero to slid off their back. Caden remained kneeling and once Nero had let go, he tapped into his power right away.

The purple lines showed along the ground once more, but there was one that was slightly darker. It was dim and cloudy, clearly looking sickly. Caden reached out to touch it and hissed unhappily.

"Something tried to forcibly break it," he said out loud, keeping Nero informed. His voice had taken on that ancient tone once more. Caden's face shifted slightly, taking on more of a reptilian look as the dragon came forth, wanting to do their own inspection. Red scales shimmered across Caden's face, reflecting the light and the green grass underneath. His dragon took a deep breath in, holding the scents in before releasing its breath through their widened nostrils.

The scent was foreign, unknown, but it was ancient and had a distinct smell. Caden would know this smell again if he came across it. With the preliminary investigation done, Caden dove into the wellspring of power he contained and reinforced the wards once more. Slowly, the darkened lines brightened as the decay was driven out. The air seemed to shimmer and vibrate while Caden worked. The hair on the back of his neck stood on end from the power expelled, but just as quickly as it came it faded.

Caden stood, examining the lines that still showed before he released them. His features shifted back to his usual dark complexion, with sharp lines and brooding eyes. His eyes still glowed a brilliant purple, slices of blue and green intersecting here and there as it settled.

"Whatever it was, it was old. Older than I, and something the dragon has never come across." Caden looked over at Nero. He stepped closer to them, slipping his hand into theirs. "Once we are bonded, I'll share the scent and the images with you. Perhaps you have come across it."

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Shopping – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia was browsing through some of the racks closer to the change room when Nic came out. She heard the change room door unlock before he spoke, so her eyes were already scanning him from toe to head. Her eyes roamed up his legs, checking the fit of his pants to ensure they were long enough, then they took in his torso and arms. She saw his smile, then the child-like gleam in his eyes. Cassi laughed and walked over to him. She fixed his collar and smoothed out the lines.

"You clean up very well, Nurse Wu." She pressed a swift kiss to his lips before she stepped back. "Now go on, more clothes to try."

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
Skills: Shapeshifting
Fit

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"Well, if you must," Caden brazenly said. He started to walk through the field, his long stride eating up the distance. His eyes shifted while he walked, using the superior vision of a hawk to give himself a greater seeing distance. He could see the shifting in the grass of mice moving, and the leaves in the trees sway with the breeze.

A pinch on his ear pulled Caden from his surveillance. The sensation Nero created shivered through Caden's body, and a low rumble sounded in the back of his throat.

"Careful, mein kleiner Kobold. If you distract me too much we won't make it the creek." He squeezed his hands on Nero's bare legs in emphasis.

Caden walked past the tree line and followed an unknown path through the woods. His shoulders seemed to relax, and his gait turned confident despite the dense tree cover hiding the forest floor. His eyes continued to allow him to see well despite the conditions, which allowed him to feel more in his element.

The open air and endless fields or the hills of the Highlands would always be Caden's preference, but the forests were a close second for him. Over the years, Caden had adapted well to living in close quarters with people, even enjoying the city life and the homes he had within them, but if Caden had to chose one location, it would always be somewhere in the middle of nowhere with an endless supply of open land and air. His dragon rumbled in agreement with his thoughts, sharing an image with Caden of the last time they were able to spread their wings and fly.

Ω Heroes of Olympus: The Next Age of Heroes Ω

Ezekiel Kel

Location: Roman Side - CHB
Skills:

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Ezekiel walked into the space where the senate was meeting. He nodded acknowledgements to some of the people he recognized but mostly hurried to find a seat in the back. Ezekiel ran a nervous hand through his hair as he sat, glancing around to find Nancy, but he didn’t see his half-sister anywhere. She was probably just getting Leandra. His fingers twitched at his side, playing chords on the strings of an invisible guitar.

Would Nancy care that he was here? Or care that Alexios had returned with news about the doors of death? Or that the party god was still intent on winning Demetri over somehow? Ezekiel wasn’t really sure, but he knew she would care about the doors of death. All of that would have to wait until after the trial.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Shopping – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassi gave Nic a bit of a look before she sent him to a change room. Cassiopeia organized the outfits as she envisioned Nic wearing them and set them on the hooks.

”I need a baseline to see what I'm working with. It won't take you that long,” she assured him. ”But it will take longer if I have to be in here to help you change,” she threatened. Cassi stepped out of the change room and gestured for Nic to take her place.

”Just give it a try. If you absolutely hate everything and don't want to keep going, we'll head home,” she assured Nic, her words taking on a softer tone.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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”Should that happen, I will return to town and buy you the entire cake,” he said.

Caden watched Nero hop from foot to foot, wondering if they were going to take a running leap. Caden smiled with amusement, and picked Nero up.

”Wrap your arms and legs around me,” he instructed Nero. Once they had done so, Caden rotated them so they were on his back rather than his front. Caden then wrapped his arms around Nero's legs and adjusted them a bit more.

”There, how is that?”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Shopping – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Cassiopeia glanced around the store, taking in everything they had to offer quickly. She turned to look at Nic after he whispered in her ear. She patted his chest and looked back at the store.

”Don't worry. I'll be gentle. And maybe I'll thank you for letting me dress you up later,” she said, whispering the last part in his ear before leading him over to the shirts.

Cassiopeia started grabbing and mixing items. She gathered quite a collection of clothes, more of a semi formal casual wear for Nic to start with. She would bombard him with suits in the next store.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
Skills:
Fit

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Caden laughed and took Nero's free hand. He took the dessert from Nero's other hand and set it on the ground before taking their other hand.

”How about I carry you on my back instead?” He kissed Nero's hands, eyes watching them for their reaction.

Caden didn't mind Nero's bratty or teasing tones. He found them endearing, although he was certain others would find it annoying. However, Caden knew Nero.