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Post by clouds just clouds on Sept 17, 2014 21:50:55 GMT -8
The laughter in the air finally effected him. Laughter fell from Calix and he grinned at Khalida, his eyes softening up for a moment. Though his laughter ended quickly, the grin remained. In response, he stuck his tongue out at Khalida, only to look over at Drexel and Erisanna. His grin fell away and he looked down, scooting away from all of them and retreating further into the safe area of the tent, wrapping his arms around his legs.
Drexel, who had been laughing because of Erisanna, got off of her, but he tried to trap her in her arms because she was so darn cute. He quickly noticed the change in Calix's attitude and his brows pressed together.
"I don't... I don't want to." He turned his face away from them, resting his chin on his arm.
Drexel bit his lip and looked at Erisanna, then up at Calix. "Please, Calix? We're really hungry. Plus, look at Erisanna, she looks so happy! You wouldn't make her cry, would you?"
Instantly, Calix's eyes narrowed in on Erisanna and he bit the inside of his cheek. His gaze flickered over to Khalida, and then up at Drexel. Finally, they settled on Erisanna's face. Guilt gnawed at his insides--or was that hunger? Letting out a deep breath, Calix slowly nodded. "Okay." He pressed his lips tightly together. "I'll make you guys something, b-but... after I make it I'm coming back to the room."
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Post by Bakery on Sept 18, 2014 8:25:16 GMT -8
Khalida only playfully rolled her eyes at Calix- but her own smile fell away as well as he backed away from them.
She knew he had to be going through something...The poor boy..
Erisanna squirmed in Drexel's arms, trying to break free as she giggled. When everything fell silent, she turned to Calix, frowning.
"Cali..." she frowned at seeing him close up again- she had just gotten him to open up again. Tearing herself from Drexel's arms, she crawled over to him and forced herself into his arms- even if it crushed his legs in the process. "I miss your pancakes- the triple chocolate onessssssss." she giggled and planted a kiss on his cheek. "Thank you~"
Khalida crawled over to Drexel as Erisanna wriggled her way into Calix's arms and cast him a knowing smile toward Drexel. These two were adorable. So adorable.
She found herself wishing she could be like Erisanna- brave and fearless- even giving Calix a kiss right on his cheek in front of her and Drexel..She wished she had that confidence.
And that she wasn't so broken.
"Ah, I'll...Be outside in the hall. Thank you, Calix." Khalida mumbled and made her way out of the fort and into the hall. It was getting waaay too crowded in the fort anyhow. With her and all her insecurities, that is. Her worries were waiting in line right outside- she could feel them.
Once she was away from everyone, she took a deep breath.
She shouldn't think like that again.
Drexel deserved someone so much better...
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Post by clouds just clouds on Sept 18, 2014 13:33:10 GMT -8
Drexel nodded, "Come on, you two." Though, he moved more slowly as he got out from under the tent. Guilt weighed heavily on his shoulders and when he stepped out into the hallway, he gave Khalida a small smile. "You know, you're really pretty when you smile." A blush pinched his cheeks and he suddenly felt extremely stupid. That was a stupid, stupid line. Clearing his throat, Drexel glanced to the side and then over at her. "I, um, am going to go to kitchen and make some tea."
Flustered, he walked down the hallway and headed towards the kitchen. The look on his face. A sigh left him. Look at what he'd done.
Maybe for a while he could pretend he's not guilty. He still hadn't apologized to Calix, but the kid was definitely suffering. His gut squeezed painfully because of it.
Calix smiled, blushing because of Erisanna's kiss. He turned to her and looked at her face, now alone with her. "No problem, Erisanna." He had the sudden need to kiss her lips, but then suddenly decided it was better not to. His hormones were going crazy. Instead, he poked her nose and scooted out of the fort with her on his lap. "Come on, let's go."
Gently, he pushed her off and then slowly stood. He wrapped his tail around his stomach and limped towards the door. He paused at it, his breath heightening. Turning, he desperately held out her hand for him to take. If she did, he slowly pushed open the door and even more slowly limped out.
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Post by Bakery on Sept 18, 2014 16:55:40 GMT -8
Khalida's eyes widened at his comment and a blush began to dust her cheeks. "Oh...thank you. Drexel," she began but stopped as he began to walk away. "A-alright." She nodded.
Maybe he didn't really mean that..he was just being nice... That was all..
Yeah..
Erisanna giggled and cuddled into him or a second longer before she was pushed off of him. With another giggle she stood- eagerly taking his hand and swinging their arms as they walked. "Are you sure after breakfast that you want to run back to the fort immediately? Our kingdom can wait a little longer..we can go for a walk.." She suggested, desperately attempting to get him out of the room for longer than he planned.
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Post by clouds just clouds on Sept 18, 2014 17:37:08 GMT -8
Calix shook his head, immediately shooting down the idea. "N-No..." The whisper left him and his brows pushed together. Maybe it would be best if they left? Searched for a hotel? But Calix was afraid to go out of the safety reaches of Rucian, even if he hadn't come to rescue him, hopefully Rucian wouldn't stand for Rorik coming onto his property... right?
Well, that is if Rucian cared.
Swallowing, Calix glanced over at Khalida. "So you guys want some pancakes?" His own stomach seemed very hollow. Maybe he should eat, just a bite... Even if he felt sick at the idea. Usually, sweets sounded really good. But now that he thought of it, they only made his stomach twist in sickness.
They had had pancakes before Rorik had...
Drexel stepped into the kitchen, scaring a servant who was cleaning. He kindly told her that someone was going to come in and cook, and she bowed out of the room. Then, he began making tea. Maybe if he left some out for Rucian, he wouldn't be as angry. It was fully his fault. He wondered what Seraphina had told him...
Frowning as he heated up water, Drexel tried to decide what leaves to use.
And tried to keep Khalida out of his head.
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Post by Bakery on Sept 19, 2014 12:46:07 GMT -8
"Okay.." Erisanna mumbled as she stared down at her feet.
She shouldn't push her luck. It was a miracle she got him to go out today- even if he was going to run back into the room afterwards. Still she knew it would be a loooong while before she could convince him to venture out again.
With sigh of defeat she shifted her glance to Khalida, who was noddin at Calix's question.
"I don't believe I ever got to try any the last time- but to hear Seraphina go on about how good try were did convince me that they were worth the taste. I thank you for gracing us with the pleasure of getting to have some." She politely smiled at Calix. "How have you been? Enjoying your time with your Bondmate?"
"Yes!" Erisanna giggled and squeezed Calix's hand, "we watched soooooo many movies!! You guy should join us one time- if that's okay with you, Calix.." He added quietly, unsure.
What was okay with him anymore? He certainly didn't seem to enjoy seeing the others that much..
But she was getting bored inside the room all day- she wanted to venture outside. With Calix.
Good luck getting that to happen, though.
Speaking of Seraphina. "Khalida, you've known Seraphina and Rucian a long time, right?" Erisanna asked curiously.
"Oh, yes I have." Khalida blushed briefly, eyeing Erisanna carefully. "Why?"
"Oh, I was just wondering if she was the queen. Since Rucian is king is all." Erisanna asked and Khalida couldn't help but give a chuckle.
"You know, I'm not sure. I'll have to ask next time I see them."
Speaking of Seraphina- Khalida's was for another reason. She had feelings for the girl on the past- and now with recent events, Seraphina was a sense of safety for her. Seeing her be strong in the face danger and the unknown had reminded Khalida exactly what she admired about her. He had thought those thoughts were in the past- but she never seemed to shake them. Especially with her uncertianty with Drexel...
Gods she was so damaged...she really needed to talk to Seraphina- if only to vent.
"Planning in having a fort war with them?" Khalida asked jovially, attempting to keep the peace.
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Post by clouds just clouds on Sept 19, 2014 16:42:29 GMT -8
Guilt weighed on Calix for a few moments, before anger shoved it away and started a fire right beneath his stomach. Didn't Erisanna understand? He didn't like coming out, and he was already doing this for her. What else did he had to do to make her happy? Quickly, though, the fire extinguished and guilt came limping back, much like him down the hall.
"Oh? Yeah, sure. They can come over. Maybe we can watch a couple scary movies then and it won't be as scary for you since there will be three people to protect you," Calix smirked lightly at that, but, as usual to his smiles lately, it was weak. While the girls talked, he slightly droned them out and gimped down the hallway, keeping his senses sharp so he didn't run into him.
That was another dangerous thing being out of his room.
The "fort war" made his eyes narrow and he said more sharply than he meant to, "I think Rucian has better things to do than that."
A sheen of tears grew on his eyes, but he quickly blinked them away and cautiously stepped into the kitchen. Relief swelled in him when he saw only Drexel was in there. Quickly, he got to work on the pancakes. Instead of making plain pancakes, he decided to make strawberry pancakes with chocolate pancakes. After washing his hands, he got all the ingredients out and began making them.
"Is there anything I can do to help?" Drexel smiled lightly.
"Get everyone something to drink," Calix offered. "Or chop up the strawberries."
The only experience Drexel has probably had in the kitchen probably only involved a microwave, a toaster, or tea. So, he decided to get everyone drinks. "For those of you terrible people who don't want tea, what would you like to drink?"
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Post by Bakery on Sept 19, 2014 17:58:10 GMT -8
"Yesss! And we can all sleep in the fort too!" Erisanna cheered and chatted with Khalida as try made their way down the hall.
"Ah, you haven't really gotten to know Seraphina and Rucian then. There was one time when we all were younger and I had first broken away from- ah, this isn't the time.." She stopped softly, keeping her pink eyes away from Calix. He already seemed so fragile, she didn't want to mention that man.
"What kind o pancakes are you going o make us today?" She asked with a smile.
"Yeah! What kind are you making, Calix?" Erisanna asked and leaned against him, sticking close by her Bondmate. "Oh, water pleaseeee. I could cut the strawberries, Calix!" She jumped up excitedly and dashed to get a knife and cutting board. "I used to cut the fruit for the yogurts in my dad's cafe- I wasn't too good at making it, just curin them into tiny little pieces. Like mini fruits." She giggled at the memory.
"Tea is good with me, thank you, Drexel." Khalida added quietly, sitting at the island quietly.
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Post by clouds just clouds on Sept 19, 2014 18:50:05 GMT -8
You're right. I barely know them. Calix shook away the thoughts and looked up at Erisanna, unable to stay angry and moody for long with her. Another smile graced his lips. "Strawberry pancakes and chocolate pancakes. They'll taste good together, I hope. I also hope you guys weren't set on plain pancakes." His eyes lightened as he began to cook.
He saw Erisanna dash around and panic shot up his spine, "Oh, Erisanna, you shouldn't run around--not with a knife."
For a moment, Calix looked back at the two of them. "So, you guys probably are past the second stage of verengeith learning, right? Isn't that where, um, you can ignore a summoning?"
Drexel glanced up, surprised, "Oh, yeah. I am. And it is. Khalida is too." That part Drexel only guessed, because he didn't have any doubt that Rorik had tried more than once to summon his precious pet. Anger shot through him, but he shook his head to clear it. With a small smile, he glanced up at Khalida and nodded, "Of course, Lidadee."
The nickname made him chuckle and he finished making the tea, sitting beside Khalida. Since Calix hadn't said anything, he poured three cups and put the tea kettle on a serving tray with two cups, sugar, and honey. "I'm going to make a quick stop at a certain place. Oh, Calix, why'd you ask?"
"Oh," Calix smiled over at Erisanna. "I just wanted to start working on our bond. That's all."
"Cool!" Drexel smiled, glancing over at Khalida. "Little Bird, you can explain it to them. And if you can't, we can always ask the creator of the entire race. Y'know, it's not like he's at our disposal or anything, you know." He chuckled nervously, thinking about running into Rucian.
But he would deliver tea.
In set determination, he grabbed the tray and headed towards their room.
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Post by Bakery on Sept 19, 2014 20:24:34 GMT -8
"Ohhhhh could we??" Erisanna perked up from her cutting- having ignored his scolding at her running with a knife and just began cutting- "that would be soooo cool! What stages are there? How long do they take?"
Khalida blushed at Drexel's nicknames, her pink eyes truning down with amusement. "Of course, pretzel." She snickered. "Uhm, well there are plenty of stages to go through and it all really takes time to pass. Time and effort, really...it depends on how well the two of you work together- but some of the higher up leveled bods take a loooong time." She explained and Erisanna listened intently, ceasing her cutting.
"Really? What level bond do you have? What about Callaghan and Drexel- or the king as his?"
"Uhm, second, I think. Not sure about Drexel andddddd seven? Six? They're pretty high up.." Khalida muttered as she thought to herself.
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