Fighting's all I Know

Ezio Meir. 170. He/Him. Phoenix. Store Clerk by day streetfighter by night.

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   “Oh, no. I don’t want to be a bother or keep you from something.”

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“No, it’s fine, if there’s small animals on the loose, I can make time for it. Plus, I hate my job.” 

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Honey, I’m home!

Artemis getting into arguments with herself wasn’t an abnormal thing. As soon as she arrived home from her Christmas tour, she had dropped her bags in her foyer and then an internal argument began of whether she should go see Ezio right then. She had resulted the internet with many questions, especially the dictionary on a few terms. The subject of dating was a completely different world for her, but she knew she’d rather be in this position than traveling her way before. For that reason, the woman intended to distract herself for as long as possible.

At least she lasted two days before she couldn’t take it anymore. She needed to see him. Her mind was discouraging her from doing so by using the words, ‘clingy’ and ‘off-putting’, but she wasn’t listening. The girl barely remembered to bring the package holding Ezio’s present off of her mantle before she got in her car and drove in town. It was pouring rain and chilly, to her delight, but not raining enough for dancing. That would be a treat for later. 

The apartment  complexes weren’t an unfamiliar part of town since Calysta used to live there. How ironic that Ezio lived just one floor above. Since her decision to venture there was a rash decision, she hadn’t brought a coat, thus by the way she made it out of her car, up the stairs with a knock on the man’s door, she was dripping and shivering but not cold. There was far too much warmth and visible excitement to hinder that fact.

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Ezio wasn’t even aware that she was back from deployment, they decided on when she got back and rested was when she’d call him. He was starting to worry that she’d never call him and that she had moved on, or worse. It was hard to beat such negative thoughts out of his head, they had plagued him for so long, but he let his feelings for her and confidence that she felt the same way shine through.

He had two days off in a row, a rarity for him and it was raining too hard to train or anything so he was stuck inside, watching something on TV he wasn’t paying close attention to. He was lost in this thoughts, he hated being idle. 

A knock on the door jarred the Phoenix out of his thoughts. He opened the door to a wet Artemis, a very wet Artemis. He had three emotions going on in his head right now. First, Artemis was back and he felt like he could hold her forever. Second, he wanted to usher her inside and make her change out of those wet clothes, he didn’t want her to get sick. Third, the woman he was crazily attracted to was stand outside of his door, in wet clothes. He went with the second thought.

“Arty, get in here, it’s freezing outside,” he stepped aside and ushered her in. He left her for just a moment to grab a towel and a clean shirt and pair of shorts for her, “Here,” he handed her the towel first, “And you don’t have to change if you don’t want, but here’s some clothes if you do and we can throw your wet things in the dryer.”

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Task 005: Names

Ezio’s full legal name is Ezio Alessandro Durante Meir III, the name running in the family on his father’s side. He would literally die of embarrassment if some found out that that was his full name. However, Ezio does have an unofficial name but in a sense, it’s his truer name, Kayode. It’s African and his mother gave it to him. His father didn’t let his mother have any say in naming him but behind close doors and all the other slaves called him Kayode or Kay for short. He doesn’t tell anyone about this name unless he wants to add them to the inner circle of people he cares for.

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The Whole Other Scene

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Troy wasn’t sure how he had managed to collect so many different varieties but it was good that he had been a little bit of a hoarder when it came to these things. He gave him a few moments to think things over while he got some fresh dirt and a pot for whatever plant he picked out for the lovely lady. After a few long moment though, Ezio asked if he knew how to make bonsais. He smiled wide. “I do! I think I’ll need a different pot then but I can definitely arrange it. I take that means you’re thinking about the kapok tree?”

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“Yeah, I think it’ll mean a lot to her... I hate to ask this, but is there anyway it might be ready to go for Valentine’s Day?” He really hated asking for special favors but the thought of giving Artemis her gift on Valentine’s day and that alone was enough to give him the courage to ask.

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Task 004: Communications

She has beautiful, dark raven hair and eyes grayer and more intense than a stormy sky. She’s incredibly beautiful with a face that would make any of the beauty goddesses jealous. She makes his heart race and his stomach fill with butterflies like the one she saw the day they met.

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“-You need to cover up. You’re freezing.”

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Ezio looked down at the woman he’s never met before, “I’ll be fine.”

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Task 003: Date Night

He’s not one for dates, he’s never seen himself as being capable of being loved that someone would want to woo him. Although, since he met Artemis, he can say with certainty that his perfect date is anyone that she’s his date.

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it was a slow night - only stragglers and the truly lost inhabited the bar at this point - this late into the night. and for xavier, he relished the quite moments. because it was in these moments that he was able to truly be alone with he thoughts, to try and make sense of what went on upstairs, of why there was a seemingly black void in his head, absent of memories. sighing heavily, the vampire cleaned a already spotless glass, not even watching the customers or keeping an ear out for anyone’s new orders, or mentally tallying up what new alcohol was needed for inventory.

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Ezio walked into the bar, trying to hide the dried blood caked on to his skin, the wounds from the fight had healed by now but he really needed a drink before he headed home. He could tell the tender was a little out of it, “Hey,” He spoke first to get his attention, “I’ll take a scotch please.”

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Task 002: Birthdays

Ezio’s born May 10th, making him a solid Taurus. He is the epitome of subtle strength and security for others but he can definitely can be hard headed and like a bull to budge on certain things. But a lot of his other signs, including his moon, raising, and Mars sign is Pisces, which is where a lot of his emotional vulnerability comes from.

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   “I do believe there is a pack of wild yet pleasant kittens roaming around. Have you seen them by chance?”

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“I haven’t seen any... Do you want help looking for them?”

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Task 001: Music Taste

Ezio likes music a lot. He listens to it whenever he can. He will listen to anything but his favorites are Soul, Gospel, R&B, Hip Pop, Rap, and Classic Punk. When he’s working out, he’ll listen to anything that’s got a good beat.

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She narrowed her yes and asked his name in a whisper “Ez?”

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He looked back at her. Oh shit she knew his name. “Yes?”

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The Whole Other Scene

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Troy waited patiently while he thought it over, eventually deciding that he would come back with him. Normally, he didn’t let other people see how he had such a big stock of plants on hand, but the other man wasn’t someone to spread around other people’s secrets- like their species. When they reached the back Troy pulled out a thick encyclopedia of plants and looked up the plants indigenous to the Amazon- and there were a lot. “Wow. Okay. Lots to choose from then. So, let’s go over to the rack and see what I have and compare it to the book.” He said, walking over to all his boxes of seeds. There were a lot of them that he had collected over the years. “There’s the heliconia, orchids, or if she has a pond I can do giant water lilies or if you really want I think I might…” He said, giving the book over to Ezio after he had been showing him the photos to glamour up a step stool to look on top. “Ah ha! A Kapok tree seed!” He said coming back down. “I guess just take a moment to look at the photos and think about what you’d want for her.”

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Ezio stood back and Troy do his thing though he was a little curious. He was also impressed with the size of inventory and number of seeds he had back here. When Troy stepped away from the book and told him to look through the book. He read through the little blurbs until he got to the Kapok Tree’s info. It was essitenial to practically all life in the rainforest. “Do you know how to make bonsais?” He asked, getting a sudden idea.

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The Whole Other Scene

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Troy could see that he might’ve stumped the other man. He had known that feeling, where you’re just that enamored with the person that some days you lose yourself in them and then you walk away and realize you couldn’t remember a thing you said. All the smallest little details about the other person but nothing about what was said.

Eventually though, he kicked forward that she was from the Amazon. That was definitely something that he could work with, Ezio didn’t seem to be as convinced though. “No, its a good thing. We want more options- I think I might have a seed or two in the back. You can follow me or stay out here, its your choice.”

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He thought about it, this wasn’t his domain but he just wanted everything to be perfect. “I’ll come with you.” Ezio really had no idea what plant she would even like, Ezio didn’t know if she had a favorite type of plant or even if there was one that meant more than others. He really was brand new to this whole scene of romance and being sweet.

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Just as she asked about Ezio’s whereabouts, she wanted to hang her head at her stupid question. Despite him clearing up her concern about him healing in the ppast, she was still in the mindset of different healing patterns. Perhaps after a bit she’ll get used to it; even if she wasn’t even used to feeling emotions towards Ezio in the first place. Surprise became evident on her features when the question was reverted back to her. She needed to get used to people doing that. “Oh, I’m fine. My friend Caly brought over some aloe vera and Mother Nature brought me through the rest.” She murmured, fiddling with the origami wings she was sculpting.

There were enough online articles about letting men pay for food, drink and pretty much a soul over dinner hence she had prepared for Ezio to ask. He was sweet enough to be a gentleman in her eyes. Artemis tried not to smile as she pursed her lips, though she laughed a little at his proposal. Tapping her chin dramatically as she thought about it, soon shaking her head. “You’re sweet for offering, but I got it. Though, since you put it so blatantly that I ‘saved your behind’, how about you tell me something else. Like,” The woman chewed on her bottom lip as she thought again, her eyes leaving the table. Not having a lot of time to think properly, the barista made her appearance and her eyes barely left Ezio to speak to the redhead with a bill in her hand. “I’d like to have a cappuccino, please. Extra foam.” 

When she finally had a chance to think, the mutilation to her bottom lip began again. As if a light bulb shined in her eyes, a smile stretched on her lips. “What do you do during the day when you box at night? Are you a vigilante that likes to fight crime during the day? Take the Hobbits to Isengard?” Laughing at the possibility, her chin rested on her hand that leaned on the table. She knew she was a speaking senseless words, but she was still a little nervous. 

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He smiled, “I’m glad you’re feeling better.” His smile grew, “So this Caly, am I going to have to get her approval before our relationship progresses?” He was teasing again. It was easy to tell if Ezio took a liking to someone by how much he teased them. Though, seeing her making origami put him more at ease, she was nervous too.

"I mean, it is only common courtesy but I will answer any questions the best I can.” He let Artemis order first before he put in his order. “I’ll take a black coffee, thank you.” Ezio had grown up with coffee as a necessity and he lived in a time that anything but black coffee was a mark of status, which is something Ezio did not have. When the other types of coffee became a thing, he tried them but after all the years of drinking black coffee, they didn’t taste right.

He let her think, his tongue running over his lips subconscientiously watching her bite her lip. He laughed though, at what she said next. “Sadly, it's nothing that exciting,” thank God his dark complex did wonders to hide his blush. His job didn’t really fit him at all. “I work at The Honest Tree as a store clerk, really nothing exciting.”

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Aleric smirked. “Yes those good old blood suckers. Bless them without them I couldnt do my job.” He said with a soft voice. “I mean in the hospital  of course. Trying to save lives and all that stuff.” He raised a brow with a half smile. “Lets not discount all the other species who could cause issues around here. In fact I think the humans are the only ones who think we are all the same. Bless them.” He said as he watched one cross the road.

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“I don’t think that saving lives is your only job.” Ezio didn’t believe him for one second, there was no way that was his only gig. “See, I’ve been around awhile, I know originals, phoenixes, djinns too, when I see them, but you aren’t any of that." He studied the other male. “Maybe it’s easier like that, to not know.”