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Post by koi on Mar 8, 2013 19:32:17 GMT -6
Koi was not used to running errands for people, especially not women. When a dirty woman had gone up to him and asked if he would take this stupid big ass package to the apartment building, rattling off some tenant number and slipping $40 into his skirt pocket, he had reacted accordingly.
"Yeah sure whatever."
So now here he was, dragging a package up stairs and down a long ass hallway (or it felt that way) with a scowl on his face.
"This fucker better appreciate what I'm frigging doing."
The small albino huffed, reaching the door finally and knocking on it loudly, maybe too loudly for it to be considered courteous.
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Post by Severin on Mar 8, 2013 20:26:21 GMT -6
Both Crow and Ruin were crashed on the couch. Crow slumped back casually, his heavy, smoky yet sweet, breath coming in slow gasps. His doberman, at a light siesta, curled up at his side. The apartment was dark and heavy. Silent.
Suddenly, the shock of a loud fist disrupted the peace. Though Crow was barely stirred, Ruin was on her feet in an instant. She lithely leapt over her master and made a beeline for the door. Before her loud bellow of a bark sounded, she peered through the hole in the door.
A growl rumbled in her chest, building up into a bark.
Boof! Boof! Boof!
Crow stirred from his sleep. "Goddammit, Ruin."
The doberman only looked from her master to the door, and back to her master. Crow stood and stretched, his spine uncurling and popping. He lazily walked to the door, his waxy, messy, tri-coloured hair rustling between his fingers as he soothed the itch in his temple.
He opened the door, his eyes immediately squinting in the harsh light.
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Post by koi on Mar 8, 2013 20:38:01 GMT -6
Koi stood there waiting for the owner to open the door, standing with his hip cocked to the side. He checked his nails and debated on knocking again.
That is until he heard the ungodly loud barking at the door, Koi stumbled back a bit, almost dropping the box. He grumbled and glared at the dog through the door when he steadied himself.
He heard rustling inside, and only was able to take a quick breath before the door was opened.
The guy was taller than him, much taller than him and was slightly attractive. Koi was taken aback, his mood changing a bit.
"Uhm hey, some chick wanted me to give these to you, by the smell I'm guessing they're cigs."
He held out the box to the guy.
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Post by Severin on Mar 10, 2013 18:37:42 GMT -6
Ruin continued barking, that is, until Crow held her back.
He pursed his eyebrows in doubt. "Right.... Who are these even from?" he said, his voice bitter and cracking.
His voice often broke the few times he decided to speak. His vocal chords weren't used to the strain.
His dog often did the talking for him. The doberman glared at the visitor, a growl building in her lungs.
Even the most vicious animal can be faithful. She guarded Crow with her life.
Crow stroked the doberman's ear lovingly, and returned his gaze to the young boy. "Well?"
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Post by koi on Mar 10, 2013 19:32:19 GMT -6
Koi didn't even give the dog a glance, animals didn't intimidate him.
"Some chick like, standing a block away from here, she didn't give me a name."
Koi held the box with one arm and put his other hand on his hip.
"You want em or should i just use them to sell for money so i can have a place to stay tonight."
The small abino warily watched the dog, hoping that it didn't jump him for no reason.
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Post by Severin on Mar 10, 2013 19:43:39 GMT -6
Crow smirked, turning away. "Well, I don't know where you're from, mister, but I'll turn 'em down."
He walked away from the open door. He dug out a box of cigarettes from his pocket. "I've got my own supply, thanks."
He slumped back down on the couch. Ruin planted herself directly in front of Crow's feet, but she still faced the small boy.
He lit one of the cigarettes and took a drag. He thought for a moment. "Listen. I like you, so you can feel free to spend the night here. Though, you should know I'm probably gonna head to the bar at midnight."
He pet his doberman, looking around his apartment. It sure was dark.
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Post by koi on Mar 10, 2013 20:00:57 GMT -6
"You don't want a box of... 5 packs of cigs for free?"
Koi shrugged and watched as this guy slumped back onto his couch, he seemed to be a pretty lazy guy.
"Wait, did you call me mister?"
Koi cocked his head to the side, listening to the guys scratchy voice.
"Wow, you want some of my services? No one has ever invited me in that quickly before. Tell you what, since your being nice to me, i'll give you a treat, so you dont have to go to a crappy bar."
Koi smiled the sweetest way he could and rummaged in his back.
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Post by Severin on Mar 11, 2013 18:02:05 GMT -6
Crow sighed. "Nah, I like to make my own." He looked at his cigarette for a moment. A flake of grey ash fluttered down from the tip.
"Wait, did you call me mister?"
He looked up at the small boy. "Yes, I did. Your facial features give you away."
Though the boy still looked feminine, Crow could always pick out a drag queen by his face.
"Wow, you want some of my services? No one has ever invited me in that quickly before. Tell you what, since your being nice to me, i'll give you a treat, so you dont have to go to a crappy bar."
He pursed his eyebrows. "What?"
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Post by koi on Mar 11, 2013 20:04:51 GMT -6
Koi dropped the box into his bag and pulled out a very very expensive bottle of german beer and a bottle of french champagne. He shrugged at the drag queen comment.
"You want beer or champagne?"
Koi set down the two bottles infront of him, smiling slightly.
"I don't drink beer, been trying to get rid of this bottle since forever."
The small albino eyed his dog more.
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Post by Severin on Mar 12, 2013 17:47:24 GMT -6
Crow lifted an eyebrow. He didn't like the looks of this. Though he would drink until he was run into the ground, he wouldn't take alcohol from strangers.
He stood up, towering over the small boy. Why am I such a dumbass? I don't even like company!
Easily, he could have pointed towards the door, and yelled in his deep, scratchy voice, get out! He could have ordered Ruin to bite at his heels, or even sink her fangs into his throat. But he didn't.
Instead, he sighed deeply, and flipped the lightswitch on. The light was rusty, as if blood had been spattered on the lightbulb. He had not used any lights in his apartment for over 6 months. The sleepy lightbulb cracked and buzzed in protest.
He looked around his apartment, a bit surprised by it's condition. He hadn't gotten a good, clear view of it in months. There was ashtrays everywhere, clothes scattered here and there, a chewed-up tennis ball, cigarrette butts, and the occasional flake of ash. Yet, the dirty apartment still had a sweet, musky scent. A scent of ash, musk, cologne, and mint.
He sighed again and looked towards the boy, rasing another eyebrow.
His voice weak, he muttered, "Please excuse the mess."
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Post by koi on Mar 12, 2013 18:48:50 GMT -6
Koi watched this guys every movement... he liked the looks of this guy. He set the bottle on a table, if the guy changed his mind.
"So whats your name, darling?"
Koi popped open the bottle of champagne and groaned at the sudden light.
"Oh jeez dude you need to clean up... or hire a maid."
The small albino laughed and took a drink. This guy... was uncomfortable.
"You don't seem like the type to want cute ol me around... makes me wonder if you have ulterior motives..."
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Post by Severin on Mar 13, 2013 19:30:00 GMT -6
"My name matters very little. It's nothing more than a title to seperate me from other human beings," he quickly shut his mouth, before he went on a rant about humanity. How he hated humans.
He ignored Koi's second comment with a flip of his wispy hair. His hands curled together into fist as he drummed on his knees, rocking back and forth a little bit.
He pretended not to notice when the boy took a drink. He sure as hell wasn't going to get drunk before the boy did.
"You don't seem like the type to want cute ol' me around... makes me wonder if you have ulterior motives..."
Still refusing to look the boy in the eye, Crow just shook his head. "What do you mean?"
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Post by koi on Mar 14, 2013 21:48:09 GMT -6
Koi huffed, this guy was a difficult one.
"Guess then i'll just stick to pet names, since your so evasive about your name."
The small albino put the bottle to his lips and took a smaller sip this time, keeping his eyes on this man. He noticed the lack of eye contact.
The small boy stood up with a purpose, standing in front of the taller boy, he tilted his chin up to get a good look at him.
"Most guys that are willing to let me stay want a little something something as payment. Usually just dancing until they get drunk works but sometimes i have to be a pretty little whore."
Koi scoffed at the interesting guy and backed away a bit.
"You don't seem like that though. It's strange."
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Post by Severin on Mar 16, 2013 15:11:05 GMT -6
Crow said nothing. He didn't need to, really.
He never intended to do aanything with the small boy. The only reason he allowed him to stay the night... well, he was having trouble figuring that out himself.
Maybe he pitied him. Maybe he didn't want the boy to wander the streets, particularly at night, just looking for a place to stay.
Crow offered the protection of his house, and nothing more.
He didn't even grace Koi with eye contact. That was something he didn't give to anyone.
He heard the swish of liquid as the boy took another drink.
"What about your name?" he asked, his voice breaking.
Dammit, I hate that.
He turned his attention back to his doberman. Ruin eyed Koi cautiously, a low, quiet growl rumbling in her chest,
Crow tapped her nose in dissaprovel. "Stop."
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Post by koi on Mar 17, 2013 21:13:02 GMT -6
"I'm Koi... like the fish."
Koi put the top on his bottle and set it down gently. He would drink more later, right now he had something to take care of. If he was gonna stay the night at this guys place, he did not want to be afraid of this animal that was growling at him.
The albino took a deep breath and sat infront of the doberman, legs crossed, in a manner that meant he was not going to jump up and attack. He held out his pale hand to the dog and gave her a steady look.
"I'm not a threat, bite me if you want."
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