I light

Let me be your guiding star.

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ shakes his head ] Luise is with a villain named Ivan. She is quite good at defence, I do not worry about her. She also has a steady head, so she should be able to avoid fights. Last I heard she was in the kitchen, a neutral zone. [ looks at Christophe with a frown ] Am I not heavy? I am able to walk.

[j-allume]

You aren't heavy in the least, darling. Also, you aren't as aware as I am of where to step. I'm accustomed to traps where you aren't. Let's go to the kitchen, if it's neutral then we can stay there a while and collect our thoughts. Does that sound like a good plan?

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ sighs ] I have not received any contact from the villain leader, and I do not expect to get any. It seems that most of the villains are busy targeting heroes. There is one other team that are not affiliated with the villains at all though, two men named Leon and Luka. If we could fine them then we may be able to work together to avoid any fights. [ shakes his head ] No, I am not hurt, but I do wonder about the one I fought against.

[j-allume]

Well, he can worry about himself. As of now, I am only concerned about you and Luise. Is she okay? Should we find her as well? I've met Leon before, we can look for him and Luka. That is a good plan. -Takes a sharp right into a hallway because oh there's a fight- -But it's okay because no one can see them- 

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ sighs and wraps his arms around his neck, his face red ] I do not forget any of the targets I have killed Christophe, be it animal or human, and I have killed quite a few. I just hope that the pain will leave my immediate concious quickly. It seems that we are immune to the traps that the villains had set up, I just hope that the heroes have not set up too many.

[j-allume]

I don't think they have. I've looked around quite a bit and haven't found any, at least. Even if there were, some of them would be bound to be motion-sensing, so I'd be okay, as well as you if you were with me. Let's try to find a safe place. Are you okay, physically? Are you hurt anywhere? -keeps his volume down to a whisper, pressing a gentle kiss against Basch's temple as he scans the mansion-

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ leans his head on Christophe’s shoulder ] Well, it seems that we were both put on the side of the Villains, due to the lack of teams on their side. I encountered a man named James, who seems to have the power to speak to animals and turn into one also… 

[ groans ] I killed animals Christophe, I have drawn blood again, and I feel truly guilty about it.

[j-allume]

It's alright, ma lune. -Winds his arms around Basch and pulls him close before picking him up and carrying him as he continues to wander- It was all in the name of necessity. The feeling will go away in time, I promise. Just try to remember, for now, that it wasn't in vain. We'll be okay. I've been marking traps. I've managed to create a mental map of where everything is, without being detected.

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ stiffens in surprise ] Christophe…? 

I-I am quite fine so far, thank you… But I have barely survived through a fight already.

[j-allume]

I can hide you as well, if you like. 

-Frowns and wraps his blanket around Basch before turning them both invisible- Tell me about it, love. Are you alright?

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ runs into someone invisible, his eyes widening in surprise ] Oh…?

[j-allume]

Hello, darling! 

-Makes himself barely visible, just sort of a kind of figuration of dust so light can still get through him- 

How are you?

[j-allume]

There has to be an easier way to deal with this, people...

-kind of sort of turns invisible and just wanders around-

[j-allume]

Out of all your guy friends, who would look the best as a female?

I think that Toris would make a very beautiful girl...

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ gasps in surprise, wrapping his arms instinctively around Christophe’s neck for support ] They are? But, I must bring the presents I am planning to give to you and Luise, am I not correct?

[j-allume]

I haven't a clue! -Laughs and adjusts his weight before opening the door and carrying him inside- I know the basics are packed for you. If there's anything else you need, you can go ahead and pack it very fast.

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ Sighs, looking into Christophe’s eyes before blushing at the kiss, his eyes widening ] [ Hesitates for a couple moments before shyly leaning forward and kissing Christophe again, this time a little longer ] [ pulls away and murmurs ] Thank you Christophe…

[j-allume]

Anything for you, ma lune. -Smiles softly before pulling Basch into his arms and standing up- Let's go! You have to grab more sufficient things to travel in. Everything is already taken care of for you. Just bring a blanket or something, if you need it to sleep on the plane. -Hums and carries him inside-

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ flushes a deeper shade of red as he sits on Christophe’s lap, leaning his head forward so that their foreheads touched ] It sounds wonderful, I am glad that I will not have to worry about Luise while we travel… I am so sorry for troubling you so Christophe, but I am deeply grateful for this gift. I… am quite speechless…

[j-allume]

Good. Sit back and smell the roses, darling. Sometimes, words needn't be said. -Smiles and rests his hands gently on Basch's hips, just enjoying the moment- You won't need to worry about anything ever again as long as I'm here. -Pauses for a moment before flushing and offering a brief peck on the lips-

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

[ breathes deeply for a couple moments, waiting for the tears to pass before looking up at Christophe ] I think I can guess what the surprise is… Tell me honestly Christophe, you and Luise were planning this correct?

[j-allume]

Yes. [kisses Basch's nose and pulls him entirely onto his lap] I came up with the idea though. I told you I wanted to travel the world with you! And now we're going to do it. With Luise too! She's coming with us. And we're staying in this wonderful little out of the way place for Christmas and a few days after and it'll be amazing, trust me! Luise is also packing for you, and as soon as she's done we'll be ready to go. [Smiles softly] You really ought to let me take care of you, ma lune. 

[j-allume]

Mr. Cristophe, I have a few things that I wish to address.

Of course, Luise. Is something wrong?

[legolaswannabe-deactivated20150]

  I am ready, I will need to finish packing for big brother, I hope he enjoys his presents as well!

I made sure one of the presents was a bit more in style than the other, so at least he is not too out of date.

[j-allume]

That's good! 

His style could use a bit of a makeover, couldn't it...? All in good time, though, I suppose. We'll start working on that next. 

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

[ Suddenly hugs Christophe, his face in the crook of his neck in order to hide tears threatening to spill over ] N-no Christophe, it is the best Christmas gift I have ever gotten, thank you… 

[j-allume]

[oh thank god I didn't mess up] 

Basch, oh, my love...[wraps arms around him tightly, gently rubbing his back and keeping him close] There's no need to thank me. We aren't even there yet. Oh, there's another surprise I forgot to tell you about. [kisses Basch's temple and just lets him sit there]

[j-allume]

Mr. Cristophe, I have a few things that I wish to address.

Of course, Luise. Is something wrong?

[legolaswannabe-deactivated20150]

  Of course you can! I always am happy to give hugs! [gives him a great big hug]

Marry Christmas Mr. Cristophe!

[j-allume]

Merry Christmas, Luise. [hugs her back and just sort of tries to commit this feeling to memory because wow it's amazing and he's on the verge of tears][woah, gotta calm yourself] 

[stands up and straightens himself out]

Are you ready to go yourself? The taxi will be here in an hour.

[j-allume]

Mr. Cristophe, I have a few things that I wish to address.

Of course, Luise. Is something wrong?

[legolaswannabe-deactivated20150]

  Oh! Wonderful! I knit him a sweater and… [giggles] Something he’ll enjoy.

Yes! Here it is! [hands him this] I am sorry I could do more than mittens.

[j-allume]

Luise, they're wonderful. Thank you, so much. [literally hasn't had a Christmas present or someone to spend Christmas with in years] 

I'm sorry if this is weird, but can I have a hug?

[friedenwolte-deactivated2015043]

  [ His face flushes red as he realizes what the situation was ] I… I… [ covers his face with a hand as he looks down at the ground ]

[j-allume]

[oh crap I messed up] 

Basch...? Are you okay....? Basch, I'm sorry. I only wanted to do something nice for you. We don't have to go if it makes you uncomfortable, ma lune.