Rumbling

Malakai- Sorccerer - 28 - Drug Dealer

[oftragxdy]

The kiss was everything Jasper craved -- passionate and intentional. He pressed more firmly against his boyfriend, his tongue clashing with the others as he kissed Kai more messily. Jasper spread his legs further apart so that his boyfriend had somewhere to rest.

A whine escaped his lips as Kai pulled back. "What are you--" His words cut off as Kai pulled his shirt off and Jasper smiled. Hands found the other's body, caressing his skin as Kai lowered himself back down. "I missed you too." Jasper breathed, relaxing against the pillows as Kai's lips found other parts of his body. He squirmed, his nails dragging red lines across the other's back.

Jasper quickly pulled his shirt off and tossed it to the side. "I want your lips again. Give me your lips." Jasper practically begged as a hand found Kai's brown locks, yanking his head upwards until their lips found each other's again. Jasper wrapped his legs around Kai's waist, holding him there as his kiss became more bruising and rough.

[fangs-feathers]

"So greedy-" Kai started to tease as he was pulled back down to kiss Jasper again. He wasn't complaining. This was how things had started for them. Pixie and making out. Though laying in a nest of pillows, in there nice warm house was a step up from the side of a cold street corner. He hummed happily against his boyfriends lips as they tasted one another. His hands slide up Jaspers sides and over his shoulders. He felt his heart rate kick up in his chest and his skin became warm to the touch. The crackle of magic in the air was so intense, he could almost taste it. Kai was still struggling with that. When his emotions ran high his magic sometimes got a little... out of hand. Even now one of the pillows closest to them picked up off the ground and flew backwards. A dresser drawer snapped out of place as he ran his fingers through Jaspers hair and the blankets around them trembled. Malakai pulled back only for a second to breath, his lips brushing against Jaspers as he looked down at him. "A little more?" Kai asked as he reached for the vial again. This time he took a sip into his mouth and kissed Jasper again, his tongue licking across the others and deviling another dose of Pixie to him. Kai's head spun with the high and his fingers tingled as they held Jaspers face between his palms.

[wxldxheart]

"Ain't hard to assume that kid - you don't know when to walk away." Cain shrugged casually. It was an observation more than anything, not Cain trying to make a point or cast shade - just the wolf calling it how he saw it - which was the only way Cain knew how to be.

Maybe once in his youth he'd been similar - hell, he'd gotten himself into plenty of trouble when he'd been young, brash, bold and outright arrogant. But life had sobred him up, dealt him more than a few pains to make him rethink that attitude. Forced to face the bloody reality of the life he'd led - now Cain just wanted to protect his pack, the people he cared about.

When he was presented with a little baggie of twinkling powder, like a galaxy captured in the palm of a hand - Cain just rose a brow, amusement written on the alpha's face. "Ain't done that kind of shit since I was young and stupid - and ain't about to do it with a stranger." Cain declined the offer. "Your shit might be good kid, but after that shitty introduction - I need warmin' up first." Cain chuckled, finally grabbing a second glass and pouring them both a shot of the smooth whiskey.

[fangs-feathers]

Placing the shimmering baggie pixie on the bar, Kai pushed it over to Cain and smiled at him. "This is the warm up wolf daddy." Kai cooed before standing up. He shrugged his jacket back on and rolled his neck from one side to the other, a soft cracking sound coming from his muscles. He could feel them still tense from there earlier exchange, a light bruise had started to form on his skin from where Cain had grabbed him around the neck. While he'd protected a lot of his throat, his skin had still taken a good part of the pressure placed on it from the werewolves hand. Not that it was anything that Kai couldn't handle. Jasper choked him harder in bed when he asked him too. "Anyway, this is getting boring now. I'm gonna head out." He pat the bar twice and moved to turn towards the door. "Let me know how the high is sweet-cheeks and maybe next time," He glanced over his shoulder. "I'll let you choke me for real." Malakai smiled and left the bar.

[wxldxheart]

The bartender took the cash, but made no move to pour anything, not about to undermine his alpha who clearly still wasn't going to serve this kid a drop. He just walked away to the other end of the bar to serve other customers.

"Seems like you're the leading expert on shit." Cain replied dryly as he watched the kid.

Cain had seen his fair share of idiotic children thinking themselves invincible with youth - hell, he'd been one of those kids. But those without an understanding to jump out of the hole when they'd dug themselves a gave, would just end up buried.

Humouring him, Cain grabbed his top shelf whiskey, pouring himself a generous glass and downed it, enjoying the smooth burn, then waited expectantly for the kid to pay. "Unless you're lookin' to buy me another."

[fangs-feathers]

Laughing, Kai shrugged his shoulders. "I do find myself ass deep in it more often than you'd expect." He joked easily. "And, yes, I say that knowing you probably think I live in shit." Kai smiled up at Cain. He had no problem throwing himself under the bus for a joke. Honestly, his ego and pride never really took a hit from his own jokes. It was only when others came out swinging for no good reason that Kai started taking issue. That and Jasper. Jasper was and always would be his soft spot. An easy weakness that Kai was more than happy to live with. "I could buy you another one." Kai mused. "Or I could treat you to something smoother." He stood up and pulled a small baggy out of his pocket. It was full of a fine powder that shifted from purple to gold to black and- It looked like a night sky. A small world inside a tiny plastic bag. Stars sparkled in it. Twinkling and blinking as Kai held the small bag out. "You don't strike me as a much of a drug man but- Hey! If you are going to try the good stuff, you might as well try the best." He shook the baggy and then tossed it at Cain. "Enjoy or don't. No skin off my back."

[oftragxdy]

Saliva accumulated in his mouth at just the idea of the cupcakes that Kai would make him. Jasper hummed and smiled, nodding at the type of cupcake he planned on making. "Perfect." In all honesty, Jasper didn't care what kind it was. He'd eat anything that Kai made him, regardless of the way it tasted. He wasn't a picky eater.

"It's fine." Jasper said, knowing that he could be a bit dramatic at times. He didn't want to worry about it anymore. Not now that the pixie was in his system, flowing through his veins and allowing him to feel lighter.

"Come here." He insisted as he wrapped his arms around Kai and pulled him upwards -- their faces close to one another's again. He wanted more touch. Kisses. Tongues that warred with each other. Even without Pixie, he wanted that with Kai. But the drug allowed him to feel everything so much more.

Without another word, Jasper grabbed Kai's face in between his hands and pulled him close until his lips crushed against the other's.

[fangs-feathers]

Jasper would sleep in tomorrow, Kai would make sure of it. He'd be quiet and careful getting out of bed or- er- this tent they were in. He would go to the market first thing and have Jaspers cupcakes made before he even let his pretty eyes flutter open. They'd be whatever fresh fruit was in season. Maybe strawberries and they'd have chocolate icing. Extra pixie of course. Shifting there position, Kai smoothly moved up Jaspers body until his lips were hovering over the others and they kissed, really kissed, for the first time in what felt like forever. Kai groaned against his boyfriend- His lover- his heart made flesh- lips and smiled. His fingers pushing into Jaspers hair. His tongue sliding out to taste Jasper. To remember what notes lay inside his mouth and along his teeth. He felt a slight tingle from the pixie there. Hidden inside.

When they parted, Kai's heart was pounding and he didn't move far. He simply slipped his shirt off over his head and threw it away before leaning down and pushing Jasper's shirt up. Kai kissed his abs between his thighs and slipped his tongue over the hard muscle there. "I fucking missed you tiger." Kai mumbled against his hips as he shoved Jaspers shirt up over his head. "I missed you so much." He mouthed the words against his chest and nipped at Jasper's nipple. "Don't you ever let me leave for that long again."

[wxldxheart]

Cain's expression remained hard, unreadable, as he simply watched the idiot continue to dig himself a hole. The alpha's jaw ticked with controlled irritation, the tension in the bar thick as every wolf waited for the pin to drop and Cain to make his decision.

He listened, patience grating with each word, unimpressed by the little magic trick, as if that was supposed to be anything other than pointless to the alpha. He didn't care about money, magic, empty words.

But he supposed that pompous, pathetic excuse for an apology was as close as Cain would get from the prick. And the alpha had no real interest in watching even one of his wolves die just to tear this waste of air limb from limb.

With the subtlest of shifts in Cain's face, the tension in the bar seemed to evaporate - wolves returning to their conversations, their drinks and games of pool, noise once again filling the Roadhouse.

Cain took the money, but he didn't pour a drink, didn't even offer one, his expression less one of murderous intent now he'd decided to let the kid keep breathing, more just annoyance. "Doubt you could smooth shit with a shovel." Cain replied gruffly with a shrug of his shoulders.

[fangs-feathers]

The fact that Kai wasn't attacked right away by the wolves around him was a win in his books. He knew that he wasn't out of the woods yet, but to be fair to himself, he wasn't really trying to get out of the woods. Instead Kai was happy to sit in these woods and see what happened. Whatever did come up, it would surely be entertaining. Which was really what Kai craved the most. Most people were so boring. So dull. At least this guy had a real back bone in him and that was something Kai could play with. As the eyes in the bar moved away from the two of them Malakai could feel the air shift. Tension eased but didn't go away completely. He looked back to the bar tender as he summoned another two twenties into his hand. It wasn't a hard trick. Just pulling money from his wallet into his hand. He placed them on the counter and the bar tender looked at Cain before taking the money. "Great. That'll be a whisky sour for me." He smiled at the man behind the bar before looking at Cain. "The fuck would be the point in that? Smoothed shit is still shit, right?" He asked cocking an eye brow up at the other. "Gonna let me get you that drink or what?"

[oftragxdy]

It won't happen again. Kai had said. But won't it? Jasper wanted to argue. They both had jobs. Responsibilities. And as much as Jasper wanted to stay home and be with Kai every second of the day -- that wasn't healthy. He was reminded by his mother on the fucking daily.

Sper, you need to get out more.

Darling, get out of bed. The sun is out! What about the plants? You need to take care of them like I taught you.

Honey! You're almost late for work. Get up, get up.

Jasper groaned as he ran a hand over his face. He rarely entertained her words anymore. Or, at least, he tried not to. In the past, he'd have full conversations with her. Now, all he wanted her to do was shut the fuck up and leave him alone.

"Raspberry, honey, blueberry... oh! Chocolate chip?" Jasper wasn't even sure they had all the ingredients. He'd not checked what was stocked in the kitchen in over a week. "We might need to go to the market." He muttered and then let out a sigh. His body continued to tingle -- the fog in his mind finally lifting some. He dipped his face down towards the other's head and pressed his lips against the top of his skull.

"Thanks for the pixie." He muttered softly. "I-- sorry. That's it's still..." Jasper's jaw clenched. "You know."

[fangs-feathers]

Reaching up, Malakai carefully lifted Jasper's hand from his face and kissed his knuckles softly. He looked at the man that he'd fallen for so easily. It had felt so natural. Like nothing Malakai had ever done before and he doubted it would happen again. Not with anyone else but Jasper. Somehow, at the end of everything, Jasper had decided to love him too. Which was equal parts amazing and baffling. "You got it, babe. Chocolate chip with fudge icing and extra pixie sprinkled on top." He promised. He rested his cheek against Jaspers peck and closed his eyes. For just a moment he breathed in and could just smell them. Well Jasper mostly but there home. Them. A place that Kai and Jasper had carved out in this horrible city for just the two of them. He felt the kiss on his head and turned his face up towards Jasper again. "Tiger," Kai mumbled his nickname for Jasper. He might have been physically smaller than Jasper but he doubted that the other would fight him as he shifted them around. Laying on his back and drawing Jasper into his arms and against his chest. "Don't be sorry." Kai mumbled into Jaspers hair, kissing his head. "If it makes things even slightly easier for you, that's all i care about." Malakai mumbled to him as he pushed a hand into Jaspers hair. "I am sorry I left."

[sonofbloodandthorns]

Heathcliff’s petty once-over didn’t get the message across and even triggered an uncalled for reaction in return. It was supposed to intimidate or at least shame a little but instead the young man next to him preened under it like a peacock, thoroughly enjoying the attention even though Heathcliff’s sharp, ice-cold eyes haven’t had an ounce of any sort of lustful appreciation in them for whatever handsomeness Kai was imagining about himself. Was Kai an objectively handsome man? Yes, of course he was. But did that move a paranoid, always on guard and very picky Heathcliff any? No, not at all. There were too many species out there using their beauty and charm to manipulate, get what they wanted or even feed and harm. Heathcliff was no fool. He will not fall for such basic tricks. Even the offer of paying for a drink was enough to rouse Heathcliff’s suspicion, despite it sometimes being customary and therefore perfectly normal to do so when people joined together in a conversation. Tricking the customers by having a drink potentially watered down to save up on the ale was only one of many doubts Heathcliff had. The drink could’ve also been spiked or magicked. Or just unsanitary because of how the bar kept its contents or handled the glasses it came in. But one did not acquire the mind of a strategist if they did not think many steps ahead for every possible situation. And for that, one needed to have a mind full of mistrust. Heathcliff’s eyes narrowed at the glass that was slid towards him but it remained uncertain if the look was for the drink or for Kai’s words. “No parent in the world would name a child that.” He said flatly, although he knew well enough that Kai was trying to rile him up. It didn’t seem intentional though, but rather just this young man’s character flaw. Heathcliff briefly wondered just how many times Kai’s mouth had gotten him into an awkward, potentially violent situation and why a lesson hadn’t been learned yet. Perhaps, so far, he’d somehow managed to go without a beating for that rude mouth of his. What luck, if so.

“You may call me Heathcliff.” He wasn’t sure if the name would ring a bell. Heathcliff hadn’t exactly advertised that he was currently the owner of the largest casino in the area. He preferred to remain an unknown while he kept himself very well informed. “And I would like to talk business with you.” He finally picked up his drink, bringing it under his nose for a sniff, not sipping yet.

[fangs-feathers]

Tipping his own drink back, Kai remained relaxed and upbeat as Heathcliff stayed stiff and cold. He didn't mind. Lots of people in these parts tended to lean on those sorts of things to hide how they were truly feeling. He could work with that at the very least. Though, Kai had never been one that was about to pull that mask off very well. He was much happier to let himself come off as relaxed when he was on guard ninety percent of the time. One did not get to deal as many drugs as Kai did without being a little paranoid but not looking paranoid. That was the best trick he had.

"Heathcliff. Fancy." Malakai cooed as he sat back a bit and placed his drink back down on the bar. He smiled at the other man. It wasn't that he was trying to use his looks to his advantage. He hadn't gotten the vibe from Heathcliff. But a smile could do a lot of things for a lot of people. If nothing else, Kai would learn what it would do for Heath and if nothing changed, that was still worthy information to have. Yes, Kai came off as a dumb pretty boy but he liked it that way. If that's all people every thought of him, they were bound to underestimate him. One of his eye brows popped up a bit. "Business?" Kai sat forward a bit. "Now we are talking. You in the Pixie business or do one of the other fun little pills or powered tickle your fancy?" He asked with genuine curiosity.

[wxldxheart]

Cain resisted the urge to growl when the stench of that boy waltzed right back into his bar like the alpha hadn't just tossed him out on his ass with the clear indication to get fucking lost.

Every wolf pair of eyes in the bar turned, each glowing their various shades of blue and yellow denoting their position in the Nepenthe pack. The bar turned an eerie kind of quiet, just the low rumble of a packed house full of hungry wolves.

The bartender made no move to pour anything, his eyes looking to his alpha, every wolf hanging on the tension of Cain's decision. They all felt it - some fucking idiot had disrespected him twice. A damn death sentence.

"You got ten seconds to walk away, before this bar turns into a bloodbath." Cain growled low. The only warning the kid would get before he was torn limb from limb by every wolf in the bar.

Sure, a witch could probably take out a couple of them before succumbing to the sheer overwhelming force and number. But that threat didn't deter any of the wolves, pack loyalty was everything.

About the only thing that would save him was walking away or an apology.

[fangs-feathers]

Kai sighed as he looked over his shoulder at Cain. He could see the displeasure on the wolves face and met it with his most charming smile. So bright the blues in his eyes seemed to lighten ever so slightly as he looked up at the Alpha. He could see that everyone around them was looking at him. Which did little to intimidate him. Call it stupidity but Malakai lacked that little voice in most peoples head that said: yo, you gotta chill man. "Listen, Wolf daddy-" He started, plucking the cigarette from between his lips. "Can i call you wolf daddy?" Kai asked as he cocked his head to the side a bit. "I think we got off on the wrong foot here." Malakai's tone was smooth and calm. As if he had just bumped into Cain and not just walked back into his bar after being thrown out. "Let me buy you a drink, yeah? We can smooth all this out. After all, I wasn't hurting any body. Just providing a service that your fine establishment doesn't already offer." Kai went on before leaning over and patting the stool next to him. "Come on, whatever you want, I got it." He promised twisting his free hand in the air, Kai summoned another few hundred dollars between his fingers.

[oftragxdy]

"But you were gone for so long." Jasper whined as he pressed his head into the other's hand. Maybe Malakiah wasn't gone for long, but it was what Jasper thought? Time slowed, when he wasn't high. Not only that, but the present became the past and he often became lost in what reality was.

His bottom lip quivered as the tears continued to pour. "Everyone leaves me, Kai. Everyone hates me. I mean, not Mireia but--" A lot of Fae and those that knew his parents. People at work. Customers. His boss. Jasper was too much -- and also not enough, for so many people.

"Okay." He whispered against his boyfriend's lips. He believed him. He did. But sometimes Jasper's mind played tricks on him -- just like he did to others with his magic. Except, it wasn't fun when his mind fucked with him. "How much more do you have? The Pixie. Do you need more money?" As he asked, his body finally began to relax into the bed. His mind dulled out -- pushing away the past -- as his skin began to tingle. "I have more mermaid scales. We can get some kochba from those."

[fangs-feathers]

"I know, tiger, I know. It was too long." Malakai agreed as he continued to play with Jasper's hair. One of the first things that Kai had really taken note of with Jasper was how much he liked having his hair played with. It seemed to ground him more than any other physical touch managed to do. At least from what Kai had witnessed it did. "But it wont happen again. Okay? I am here, and I am not leaving you for anything." He promised softly hoping that Jasper was here enough to believe him. Sighing softly, Kai popped himself up on one elbow, still half laying on top of Jasper as he looked down at him. "Jasper, babe, most people are fucking stupid. Fucking boring. We don't need them. Not when they don't get you or me or the people that stay with us." Kai assured him softly as he leaned down and kissed Jaspers forehead. Looking back down at him, Kai just shook his head slowly. "Keep the scales." He knew Jasper liked them. "I have plenty of money for us and gods above, Jasper, the amount of Pixie I have now-" He smiled brightly. "Gonna make you so many cupcakes. Dozens. You just tell me what flavour you want first." Malakai cooed at him before wrapping his arms around Jasper and falling back against his chest. Form the outside, it might have looked like Kai only ever took care of Jasper but the truth was that Jasper- Jasper was everything. He was like someone took Kai's heart out of his chest and let it walk around. He was everything.

[wxldxheart]

Cain didn't even glance back - not in time to see magic wings or anything else. He wasn't interested, nor did he care for witch spectacle - especially after one had just tried to disrespect him in his own bar.

The alpha didn't respond, just headed inside the Roadhouse with a glare at the two she-wolves who'd caused him drama. He'd have words with them later. Cain didn't care what his wolves got up to in their free time, what they chose to do recreationally. He only cared when it brought trouble to Nepenthe, when it cause trouble inside his bar.

[fangs-feathers]

Brushing his pants off, Kai raised a hand to his throat and righted the bruises that were starting to form around his wind pipe. Ouch. He felt the pain trickle away without much magic being pushed into it but it was most about the principal of the thing. Hell, Jasper had choked him out harder. He smoothed the bruises away and rolled his head from one side to another. The werewolf didn't even look back. Fucking rude. Kai's eyes narrowed as he pulled a cigarette from his back pocket and popped it between his lips. He snapped his fingers and lite a small flame between to them. Breathing in a lung full of smoke he started back towards the bar, only letting the breath out once he was inside. He paid no mind to where ever the fuck Cain went to and instead, sat down. Waving to the bar tender. "Biggest pint of whatever you fucks have on tap." Kai ordered, lips moving around the cigarette as his fingers produced a bill for the bar tender.

[oftragxdy]

Jasper waited and seconds felt like minutes. Minutes were like hours. He groaned as he watched Kai shake the vial and then uncork it. Was he doing it in slow motion on purpose? Jasper blinked once. Twice. A third time. Then the vial was placed on his lips and he quickly swallowed anything that his boyfriend would give him. How long would it take to kick in? Jasper couldn't remember.

A sigh escaped his lips as Kai pressed into him -- fingers tangling in his hair as he drew closer. He whined as their lips met, his mind slowly trudging through the mud to come back to the present. Jasper wrapped his arms around Kai's waist and pulled him closer. "You were gone for so long." He whimpered. "Why were you gone so long?" Tears bubbled at the corners of his eyes. "She wouldn't leave me alone. And dad--" Jasper cried against Kai's lips.

You killed him. They all say you did.

Jasper, my baby boy, don't listen to them. Remember what mommy taught you.

His grip on Kai intensified, doing his best to ground himself -- to stay in the present. "Don't go. Don't leave me."

[fangs-feathers]

Jasper didn't have to pull Kai anywhere. He easily fell against him, his chest pressing flush against the other mans as he kissed Jaspers face over and over again. Kissed his cheeks, his chin, his nose and his forehead. He kissed his temples and then rested back in front of him. Only a few inches away. His fingers still twisting Jaspers curls slowly as he slowly. "I had to go meet a new supplier babe. I have to get you the best stuff." Kai told him softly as he looked up at those blue eyes. So sad but less lost then they had been a moment ago. He felt the slow warmth of Pixie begin to ride up his spin. Fuck. That felt good. He wrapped his arms around Jasper and tucked his head in against his chest. Part of him had been extremely worried about leaving Jasper. Even for a short time. His love was... volatile. He could be fine one moment and near ready to throw himself of a cliff the next. If anything had happened to Jasper while Kai was gone- He never would have forgiven himself. "I wont, tiger. I am not going anywhere. Anyone wants to do business with me, they can come here." Kai promised. "Okay?" He leaned up and kissed Jaspers lips again. Slow and soft. "I missed you too much." Kai admitted when there lips parted. "I got you now, tiger. Promise."

[sonofbloodandthorns]

The up and down look was odd and highly unnecessary, in Heathcliff’s not so humble opinion, especially in the way it had transpired. Time was taken for it to be done and even though it were just a second, it was a second too long while in a one-on-one conversation waiting for a response to something you’ve asked. Heathcliff returned the once over, albeit out of reciprocally petty reasons. Fine, if you want to assess me, I will assess you too. See how you like the taste of your own medicine.   It was a relief to know that he wasn’t the one being spoken to though. But being called a ‘pretty boy’... Heathcliff was most certainly not a boy and he had never once in his life considered himself pretty. Was this man having some visual issues or just an episode poor judgement? Or maybe this was a colloquial term? A slang, if you will? An attempt to ease any tensions and appear friendly? How very much in poor taste, then. Well, at least he’d gotten the other’s full attention now. Apparently he did not have it before.  It was also a relief that Heathcliff did not have to taste the unidentified drink offered at first but would instead get another one, hopefully of his own choice. He regarded the outstretched hand for a second, an offering of a vulnerable moment a handshake always is with a stranger, before he reluctantly received it, giving it one firm tug before immediately letting go. Physical contact had never been Heathcliff’s preferred way of interacting. “Pale rye ale, half a pint.” He ordered, arms returning to cross over slim yet broad chest. “And don’t water it down. I will know.” A look shooting daggers was directed at the bartender, sharp razor-thin pupils warning.

[fangs-feathers]

The difference between Kai and Heath was quickly laid out in front of anyone who managed to pay attention. While Heathcliff might have found the once over insulting and unnecessary, Kai basically glowed under the others attention. Like a bird being called handsome, you could basically see him preen while Heathcliff's eyes snapped down his body and then back up to his face. Yes, the two men meeting now could not be any more different. One controlled, the other the embodiment of complete and utter chaos. It would have been harder to find two people more dissimilar to one another. When the bartender moved to get this pal ale that Heath bought, Kai sat back a bit. His shoulders relaxed as he flicked his hand and money from his wallet appeared in his hand. He put it on the bar and looked up at the tender as he slid the half pint to Heathcliff. "Keep the change." Kai winked at the bar tender before turning back to the other man sitting next to him now. "So, you don't have a name?" Kai cooed as he looked at the other. His one brow slightly raised as he looked at Heathcliff. "Or did I get it right the first time, Pretty boy?" He asked with a smile tugging on his lips. He sipped his drink, fingers sliding against the sweaty glass as he put it back down.

[deathbeckons]

Jack pushes the pint back across the bar towards Kai, looking up at him with raised brow, "That's not alcohol free. I saw you pour it." There were dangers in drinking the alcohol free beer; it was a slippery slope, at least for Jack, but a lot of things were different about him now, and he could handle it. Though only when the correct one was poured. "I may look a little worse for wear, but I resent the 'going to shit' comment. It's more like a controlled spiral due to the way of the world. You missed one hell of a show, recently. You hear about it?"

[fangs-feathers]

Kai looked at Jack and cocked an eye brow up at him. "Ew. Yeah, of course it's not alcohol free. What the fuck would the point be if it was zero percent?" He asked taking the pint back. He took a long swig and sat back on his stool. He didn't know why anyone would even bother with alcohol if it was free of, well, alcohol. "Might as well drink fucking water." He grunted before turning his attention back to Jack. Tipping his head to the side a bit, Kai smiled and shook his head. "A show, huh? No, I haven't been filled in on what's been happening since I left. Do tell."

[oftragxdy]

Jasper allowed his boyfriend to roll him onto his back. Once he did, his eyes lifted to meet the other's. Even with Malakiah there, Jasper's mind was distant. Off in its own world being suffocated by the traumas he'd endured at a young age. He was alone. And yet, he wasn't. Not now.

At his request, Jasper opened his mouth and waited. Pixie would fix it, right? it would drive away his Demons and allow him to think more clearly. Or, at the very least, more positively. He lifted a hand, wrapped his fingers around Kai's wrist and pulled his hand closer. Please.

[fangs-feathers]

Kai's hand slipped across Jasper cheek as he looked down at his boyfriend. That vacant stare killed him to look into. Nothing was left in there. Not a piece of his beautiful, perfect, chaotic, boyfriend was left in those dull eyes now. There was just need. To forget. Kai was good at spotting the start of this sort of spiral but not being around hadn't left room for him to get ahead this time. "Oh, Tiger. I am sorry." Kai whispered as he pushed his fingers into the others curls. His free hand reached down to his jean pocket and pulled out a vial of Pixie. This was different from other vials that Jasper would have seen in the past. It swirled a deep purple colour with gold specks through out. Kai gave the vial a shake and the colour changed to a bright, glowing pink. He used his teeth to pull the cork out and poured some into Jaspers open mouth. He watched the liquid drug roll down his boyfriends tongue and then put a few more drops on his own lips. Leaning down, Kai kissed Jasper slowly. His fingers tangling in the others curls as he felt his lips tingle with the pixie as he leaned down against the hard, wall of muscle that was Jasper. Fuck he missed Jasper so much. So fucking much. His heart ached as they kissed and the drugs made his body feel tingly and pleasant. He was finally fucking home.

[wxldxheart]

Cain didn't know how this kid was still conscious when he was literally crushing his windpipe, fingers gripping so hard he was grinding the bones in his neck. For a brief moment the alpha considered just snapping them - it would be so easy, so quick - one little flick of his fingers and snap.

Dead

Or just paralysed from the neck down, if Cain was feeling generous.

See how he used that fancy magic when he needed someone to wipe the drool from his face.

Patience wearing thin - Cain simply lifted like the boy weighed nothing, the grip on his throat never loosening as he just carried him by the neck to the bar doors, and tossed.

Sending him sprawling into the dusty dirt road outside, finally able to choke down some air. "Fuck off kid." Cain said gruff and callous over his shoulder as he headed back inside. The Alpha's interest in such an interaction was zero.

[fangs-feathers]

Magic. It was all about the magic. Placing magic. Putting it around his bones. In his air way. Just enough that he could still manage words. Magic truly was a wonderful thing. Especially now that he had a better grasp on how to use it properly. Okay, yes, sometimes Kai still had trouble holding back. Controlling stuck a wild force such as magic did come with some issues but it was getting easier and easier each day. He grunted as Cain lifted him off the ground. His hands coming to the hand around his throat as the tattooed wings on his back began to glow. A burst of magic set them free and black wings shot out form his back. They were large and feathered. As Cain tossed him away, Kai flapped the wings and stopped himself from completely hitting the ground. He stumbled back but skidded to a stop and caught himself. Wings spread out as he stood up straight. They vanished once again. His breathing slightly heavy. It took a lot of magic to summon those suckers. He looked up at Cain. "Better tell your bitches to get off my supply daddy. They get what they want. I am just the delivery man." Kai called after him with a shrug.

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Heathcliff could not guess who this ‘Jesus Christ’ was. It certainly wasn’t him. An odd idea to call him by some other man’s name as a way to express surprise. Especially at the way Heathcliff looked. Was there something wrong with his glamour? He would always make sure to change his appearance significantly when he was outside of Myre Grove. Hardly any outsiders had seen his true face or caught a glimpse of his majestic, inconvenient wings. Hair glamoured so short that it was almost making his considerably smaller, rounded ears feel cold, green gone from his eyes and replaced by a deep, dark hue that almost swallowed his pupils whole and not a hint of wings in sight, his back now perfectly capable of resting against the chair he was occupying. Some facial features were kept, not making him entirely unrecognizable but a guess that he was a fae would be as good as any. Bets could certainly be made on which species he belonged to, though Kai would’ve won them all since he was made aware that this was the mysterious, lowkey Myre Casino owner he was meeting today. Perhaps that was what the other was referring to - that Heathcliff wasn’t looking like himself. The offered drink was regarded with a subdued expression of mild distaste. He did not want the unknown liquid inside but he also loathed to be rude and refuse the offered beverage. “Pray tell, how have I exactly ‘gone to shit?’” Unless Kai was referring to the blood storm they’ve had some time ago. Truth be told, it had given Heathcliff much trouble. The caves weren’t exactly hole-proof and the many underground waters swelling with the blood had somewhat penetrated the Grove and even found their way into Heathcliff’s home, whose protection came in second to keeping the casino afloat. He hadn’t been able to use his baths for days now. But Heathcliff was a pro at averting crisis. If this one still troubled him, it could hardly be divined from his expression or behavior today. 

This conversation though might look ridiculously foretelling a few days later, when things would really go to shit. It was a calm before the storm, before Heathcliff reached the point of boiling with Jasper and his antics and before the dots have connected Kai to his employee. Heathcliff hadn’t made it a habit to look into his workers’ personal lives, if it did not affect his business much. So at this point in time, shit was yet to go down. At this point, shit was fine, with nothing but potential business to discuss. 

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Kai blinked a few times as he turned in his seat to look at the man who has spoken to him. His dark blue eyes flicked away from the bar tender he had been talking to over to this new man. For a second, Kai scanned him over. Eyes flicking down his frame before moving back to his face. He didn't look like much of a threat but that didn't mean much of anything here. With the right tools, anyone could be a threat in this town. He wasn't dumb enough to underestimate anyone these days. "Don't worry, pretty boy, I wasn't talking to you." Kai assured him as he spun completely around on his bar stool. His whole body turning to face Heath now. He leaned back against the bar, his elbows resting on the edge of it as he looked at up at the other man. A small but charming smile crossed his lips as he gave the other his focus. It was completely lost on Malakai that this man was Jaspers boss. That he had been threatening the person Kai would gladly burn the world for just a little while ago. He had no idea that the threats had even happened yet. This was his first night out after getting home, after all. He and Jasper had been... busy since he got home. Busy didn't always include a lot of talking. Especially when they hadn't seen each other in a long time. "Malakai-" He introduced himself, hand stretched out. "Buy you a drink to make up for that little mix up?" Kai offered nodding to the bar tender.

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PRISMA S2·E05 | 'CELESTE'

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@oftragxdy Jasper x Malakai