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Outcast | Circa Las Vegas 2062 | Nicolae & Karin

He looked caught off guard seeing her wonder up to him, she would as well with how she must have look in just the jacket. Staring nervously at him her legs shook a little and she felt ready to collapse from nerves, he was an intimidating man to her wolf half making her feel even more cornered, it would end badly if he tried something. Seeing something in his eyes struggle she titled her head stepping back a little.

"Las Vegas?" she was stunned that she had gotten nearly a whole state over and at his next question she shook her head, ‘no, that’s no where close to where I need to be," she whispered then looked at him , ‘What’s your name?" she asked then looked around little trying to figure out what to do.

As he asked if she needed help she shook her head, ‘No I would prefer not to burden you ,” she told him and lifted the jacket back over her bare shoulder, “I should go,” she stepped back to return to the ripped pile of clothes to try and back track her way home, “Thanks though,” she told him

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A wave of guilt washed over Nicolae as the woman turned to leave. It wasn't a feeling he welcomed. You can't just let her go, August insisted inside his head. Yes, thank you, he growled back. He wondered already if this was going to be a decision he regretted, but he sighed and pushed the feeling away.

"Wait," he said, stepping forward and lightly taking the woman's arm. He got the strange sense that it was not a welcome gesture so he let her go. "Um, you can't just wander back into the woods," he said with a nervous chuckle. "I mean, not alone and not...dressed like that," he added, trying to sound chivalrous while trying not to imagine if there was anything under the coat.

He looked away, feeling awkward and then finally said, "My name is Nicolae. I'm not from around here either...as you may have noticed from the accent. I'm a bit broke at the moment, but I was hoping to go down there and see if I could win some poker money. I'm really good at it." He shook his head, not sure why he felt the need to tell her all this. "I just mean, maybe I can help you out; buy you a bus ticket or something if I win enough."

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Outcast | Circa Las Vegas 2062 | Nicolae & Karin

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Karin was a few villages away from the forest she woke in, it was her first transformation ever since she had been bite the last full moon. Wondering alone no one in her village knew the curse he had been given and the beast that was growing within her every night the moon grew. Her control was getting weaker with each night, until she finally shifted an didn return to her human form until the full moon began to shrink.

Waking in a pile of her clothes she was wondering how far she had gotten from her town, she didn’t recognize anything around her nor any of the smell she had about in the air. hearing someone a little bit ahead she pulled the leather trench coat over her shoulders buttonin it up to cover her body. Walking towards the noise she saw a rather tall dark fellow she let out a soft gasp then stood in fear as he turned, “Do you know where I am?”

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The sight of the woman before him made Nicolae sputter for a moment. He'd been expecting a mountain lion or other wild animal, not a lost person. He could hear August thinking already. They'd been together for two years and he knew the personality in his brain well enough to know what he'd say. August had developed some kind of superhero personality and would want to save her.

Nicolae, on the other hand, was much more cautious and much more interested in his own well being.

He scratched his head and answered, "Um, well this is the middle of nowhere really. But down there," he added, nodding toward the valley below. "That's Las Vegas. Is that...where you're supposed to be?"

The question sounded stupid to him, but she looked so frightened and he didn't know what to do. He knew she was gadje, but then again, so was everyone else around here. With a frown, he reminded himself that it didn't matter; he wasn't Roma any more either. "Do you need help?" he hesitantly added after an annoying amount of prodding from August.

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Outcast | Circa 2062 | Nicolae & Karin

The night was warm, the light from the waning moon partially obscured by the thick trees. It had been two years since Nicolae was banished from his village yet he was still drawn back now and then. Though he knew he'd never be allowed in; not until he found a cure for the affliction he'd brought upon himself. He stood on a hill and stared down at the twinkling lights below. This was not his village, but he allowed himself the indulgence of pretending that it was.

With a sigh, he stuck his hands in his pockets and glanced up at the moon. The full moon had just passed and the bright light mirrored the color of his own gray eyes. Loniness tugged at his heart even though he was never truly alone. The voices in his head were quiet at the moment and for that he was grateful. He'd been debating whether to stay in the woods for the night or go down into the city below. He'd never been a big fan of roughing it so he moved toward the path leading down the hill. he didn't get far though, when a noise in the woods made him stop and slowly turn his head.

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The Rescue, pt. 10

Nicolae nods and takes a deep breath. He closes his eyes and lets August get as close to the surface as possible. He feels the electricity of Cadmus' warm touch again and goosebumps come up on his flesh. The other's hand slides down his hip, massaging his thigh, before moving back up and starting over. He feels lips on the back of his neck and he doesn't shy away from them. His breath quickens and he licks his lips.

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The Dynamic Duo | Cadmus & August

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The two of them continue on their current path, straddling the line between where Luca is supposed to be and where he’s, apparently, ended up. After two days of searching though, they seem to lose track of him altogether.

Cadmus stands on the edge of a valley and shakes his head. He turns to August, standing a few paces behind him, and says, “We must have got ahead of him somehow. I do not know why he would have stopped, but we’ll have to wait him out.” They find a safe spot to set up camp for the night, keeping their fire under the cover of a large evergeen at the foot of the mountain.

They spend the next few nights at their camp, knowing it’s a risk, but feeling like they have to take it. During the day, they scout out in different directions, hoping to find Luca when he catches up with them. They find no one though. On the fourth night, they settle into their camp, but the night seems eerily quiet; too quiet for Cadmus’ comfort. “I don’t think a fire would be a good idea,” he whispers. He starts to move closer to August when he hear’s something that curdles his blood.

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August hears it too and gets to his feet. They stand, frozen, and then hear the sound of a man yelling and take off toward it. The meadow is dark, making it hard to see where they're going, but their eyes are drawn to the light of someone's fire.

He looks over and sees a wall of flames building around Cadmus. Under different circumstances, he'd love to stop and watch, but as it is, he pulls out his guns and runs into the action.

What he sees are dark and crazed looking people. Their hair and skin seem to be dyed to match the night, but here and there, strange, glowing symbols can be made out on their naked bodies. They swarm around the man with the fire, screeching and cackling.

"What are they?" August yells, but Cadmus is already fighting; a burst of flames hitting one of the creatures. They all cry out in alarm as more fire and bullets rent the air. They are armed as well and the two of them duck to avoid a flood of throwing blades. The others begin to fall though as the men plow through the fray.

When it is all over, the bodies are gone as well and all that's left are the three men, glancing around in wonder. Then August turns his eyes to the fire and a sideways grin crosses his face. "Hello, Luca."

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The Dynamic Duo | Cadmus & August

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The next morning, Cadmus opens his eyes and finds that August is still in his arms; his chest softly rising and falling in his sleep. He gently backs away and sees a small frown cross the other’s face. He covers him with the blanket, though he knows that the shiver is about more than just the cold.

He builds the fire back up and cooks them some breakfast, watching his lover sleep. As August’s eyes flutter open, he gives him a warm smile. “Would you care for some bacon?” he asks. He sees a pained look on the other man’s face and moves closer. “Are you alright?” He watches for a nod and then hands him a plate. “What you are feeling is difficult to explain. What happened last night, between us…was more than just sex. There is a reason Seraphim don’t usually mate, especially outside our own kind. We have more…energy than you. Nicolae knows that I mean. He was there for The End.”

He chewed on a piece of bacon, waiting for the information to settle in. He suddenly became very aware of his own nakedness and stood up to dress. “You were very weakened. You told me that yourself,” he said as he buttoned his shirt. “Sex is when we are all most vulnerable. I…gave you some of my energy. I tried not to let you get carried away. It was just a bit, but you might experience some…withdrawal. Oh…and it could turn out that we’re mated for life.”

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August sits up and takes the plate when it's offered, but never gets around to eating. He can feel the discomfort the man had mentioned, but also feels stronger. When Cadmus is through talking, he only stares at him for a moment. Then he suddenly starts laughing hysterically.

"Mated for life?" he repeats.

"I've barely even been able to get anyone to like me." Cadmus seems to be confused; like he thinks August should be more upset so he adds, "OK, I admit you could have warned me, but...I like the idea. Mated for life. That sounds nice." When the other man only chuckles, he gets up, a million questions coming to mind. "Is it kind of the opposite of what everyone else feels; the way your presence repels them?"

They finish eating and getting ready to go, August chattering until he sense that Cadmus might like some peace and quiet. So he sets his curiosity aside. Being with the other man has given him back enough strength to return to his chosen persona, though he decides to don the guns in case of trouble instead of having to use more magical power. They spend the next few days trying to pick up Luca's trail. The weather becomes milder the further south they go and they make good time, hoping that they're catching up.

"He's off course," August announces one morning. They've crossed into a rockier landscape that doesn't look like what Luca had described. "I think we've lost him."

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The Dynamic Duo | Cadmus & August

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Cadmus watches in awe as August changes, seeing that he doesn’t really look that much different. At the other man’s comment, he smiles and says, “I think the real you is rather cute.” But he knows immediately that it was the wrong thing to say. As the younger man begins to sputter about how the costume, the hair, is the real him, Cadmus rushes over and takes him in his arms.

"I’m sorry. Shh," he whispers as August continues to cry. Then the sorcerer is kissing him and he kisses back, feeling the moisture from his tear stained cheeks. He runs a hand through the now thicker hair, noting the strangeness of the change. His other hand pulls him close, willing him to feel safe in his embrace. He feels the other man’s hands slip under his jacket and he quickly shrugs it off, following it with his waistcoat and shirt. He see’s August’s gaze turn to the dragon on his chest and this time he picks up the man’s hand and helps him trace the pattern with his fingers.

"There’s more," he murmurs and turns. He hears a gasp. Then he feels August’s fingers lightly dance over the six wings tattooed on his back. A moment later, he returns the gasp as fingers are replaced by lips. He waits patiently, feeling goosebumps come up on his exposed skin. When the younger man coyly walks around him, he takes his face in his hands and kisses him again.

He feels August melt under his touch, a small whimper leaving his lips. He pulls him close again and they begin to grind together. Cadmus slides his hands down, pulling the other’s hips even closer and squeezes the firm flesh beneath his fingers.

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August is beguiled by the Seraph's tattoos; thinking, with a smile, that he had his own makeshift costume. But it's the man's touch that's truly electrifying. He can feel the heat coming off of Cadmus' hands and it makes his erection grow hard and painful. His grinding in response is almost involuntary. He lets his body do what it wants, closing his eyes and letting the taller man hold him up.

A moment later, his eyes snap open as he realizes that his is going to finish already. He feels the hot blush of embarrassment, but Cadmus pulls his head to his shoulder and whispers that it's alright. They stand there, rocking back and forth for a while and then August reaches down and unbuttons the other man's pants. He gently pulls them down and watches as Cadmus steps out of them.

Then, they start again, slower. August takes his hand and pulls him to the fire. They kneel down in front of it and kiss. It is a slow, deep kiss that has the younger man's mind emptying of everything, but the feeling. He ventures further down, to Cadmus' jaw and then his neck. Then he feels himself gently being pushed to the floor.

"Will it hurt?" he asks and then nods when the other tells him that he'll make sure it doesn't. Then he relaxes and opens up to the man he's come to love when he feels his fingers begin to explore. A few minutes later, or it may have been hours; August has lost the ability to tell, he felt Cadmus push in. It was the most amazing sensation he'd ever felt. Even when he climaxed a while later, he didn't think it was quite as magical as that first plunge. Even in the cold, their bodies become slick with sweat; the roll of their hips perfectly in tune. They are quiet, neither vocal in their pleasure, but they move and breathe as one; lost in the depths of each other's eyes. August had never held eye contact with anyone for anywhere near as long. When they are finished, they hold each other close for the rest of the night.

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The Dynamic Duo | Cadmus & August

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By the second evening, they’d left the urban areas behind, moving slightly inland. They can only hope that they’re on the right path. It had been impossible to track Luca in the city. As it starts to grow dark, Cadmus searches for a place to camp for the night. It is mostly wide open spaces, but he spots an abandoned train car on abandoned tracks that might, at least, give them a bit of shelter.

He leads the younger man, who has spent most of the last two days in his own reverie, to the car. When they reach it, he puts a finger to his lips and checks to make sure that it’s empty. Then he nods and they both climb inside. The train car is rusty and full of dirt, but the doors shut with some effort and they’ll be able to keep out of the cold. The two of them clean a spot as best they can and sit down to rest. Cadmus grabs his pack and pulls out a pouch full of dried fruit and nuts; silently offering some to August. When the other man only shakes his head, he frowns.

"What is troubling you, August?" he asks. He waits, but the man only stares at him for a moment and then averts his eyes. Cadmus roughly puts the pouch away and stands up. He slides open the door, puts on his hat and announces, "I’m going to find some firewood."

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August waits patiently for Cadmus to return, sliding the door closed to conserve what little heat there was in the train car. When he hears the door opening again, he jumps to his feet nervously. He takes the pile of wood from the other man's arms and then helps him inside. He stands back, in the corner, and watches while he piles up the wood and lights a fire with the tips of his fingers.

When it's lit, he stares into the flames and whispers, "I'm sorry." He catches the other's surprised look when he stands and he adds, "I just didn't want to worry you...And I'm not really good at sharing things." He crosses his arms and paces back and forth in the small space.

"Nicolae is starting to weaken from using so much magic; most of it for me, to keep up the way I look."

When Cadmus tells him to let it go and rest for a while, he shakes his head, afraid of losing his identity. "I can't," he whispers, but the look on the other's face makes him feel safe, accepted. Slowly, the costume melts away, until he's standing naked, in front of the fire. His hair fills out until the length is even, but longer. He looks down at himself and feels his hair with an exclamation of surprise.

"This is that I looked like when I was...alive," he says.

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The Dynamic Duo | Cadmus & August

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As they get back to the apartment, Dorian is still quiet and Cadmus turns to Petra. “Will he be alright?” She nods slightly and he stares at her for a moment before taking her word. “I’m sorry we cannot stay, but now that you’ve found her, perhaps it’s possible for the two of them to heal; to put the past behind them.” He pauses for a moment and then takes her arm and pulls her aside. “The Order are here,” he whispers. “Almost all of the Elders. I do not know exactly what they are up to, but it can’t be good. Keep an eye on them if you can.”

It takes them the rest of the night to gather supplies and set out for Luca and Mathias’ house. It doesn’t surprise them when they find the young man gone. “He’s left us a rough map,” Cadmus informs August when he finds Luca’s note on the kitchen table.

"He can’t have gone too far without us." He quickly rolls up the map and nods at August. Then the two of them step back out into the city and start south. The sun is climbing high into the sky already, and Cadmus curses their delay. "Do you really think he is capable of taking care of himself in the Wastes? Has he ever had to do it before?" His tone is a little harsh and he can hear. "I’m sorry. I do not mean to disparage your friend."

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August gives Cadmus a sideways look. "No, you're right. When I first met Luca he was lost in the Wastelands. I spent three days getting him back to his village and almost got killed for it. Things are different now though. I have a feeling he might be stronger. This is much more important to him." When Cadmus nods at him, he nods back and then the two of them fall silent for what seems like hours.

He appreciates that Cadmus doesn't feel the need for constant conversation. In fact, they'd gone entire days without saying a word to each other. And yet, in all that time and all of their hustle and bustle to find Victoria Thorne and figure out the Order's plans, they still hadn't taken the time to make love. It felt strange to him, or at least, he imagines that it should feel strange to him. But it doesn't really. It's not that he doesn't want to, wishes they had that first night, but he seems to be OK without it. He also recognizes that it's an odd thing to be thinking about, given the circumstances.

He'd conjured a thick cloak and wraps it tightly around him as the sights of Copenhagen begin to dwindle. He barely feels the heavy pack on his back, that's laden with food, ropes, extra blankets, water skins and first aid gear. He knows that most of these supplies could be got magically, but he also knows that Nicolae is starting to tire from the constant magic, used to keep up August's appearance. He knows that soon, he will have to let him rest, maybe even give up control.

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The Dynamic Duo | Cadmus & August

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The two men scour the city for their friends, but hours later, they had still seen no signs of them. It’s night now and they move forward slowly. A blue ball of pulsating light hangs above August’s hand and a red ball of swirling fire above the other’s. Cadmus rubs his brow with the other hand. “We may have missed them by now,” he points out. “They could have gone back to the apartment.”

The other man is quiet and he knows that he’s lost in his own thoughts, his own reverie. August still baffles him sometimes. He knows there’s a name for the behavior patterns he displays, but they never speak it. There’s a reason he doesn’t like to be touched unless asked, that he chooses to manifest the strange costume he wears, but Cadmus has never asked him about it. It doesn’t matter to him and he knows the other man doesn’t like to dwell on it.

He suddenly realizes that, perhaps, it’s not that August is lost in reverie, but just that he’s paying more attention. They’re getting close to the docks now and he gets the distinct feeling that they may not be alone. There are no specific signs yet, but something about the night seems to have changed. The two men stop and put out their lights, barely breathing in the silent night. Out of the darkness comes the sound of footsteps.

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August hears the footsteps too and his ball of light pulsates faster. As Cadmus slowly turns, he follows suit and sees two people walking out of the shadows of a waterfront warehouse. His muscles grow taut and he prepares to confront whatever threat the two might pose. A moment before he's ready to strike, he hears a familiar voice call out their names.

"Petra?" he questions. He can see them well enough now to see her nod.

"What are you boys doing out here?" she asks, sounding testy and unlike herself.

He hangs back, sensing the overwhelming emotions coming from Dorian and Petra, as Cadmus informs her that they were looking for them. He watches Dorian, who is quiet and distant, and thinks that he has given up. Or maybe...

"Did you find her?" he blurts out and instantly regrets it. The immortal slowly looks up at him with something akin to loathing, but it quickly fades to dispair. August isn't sure what to make of it so he shakes his head. "I'm sorry, I didn't..."

"No, it's alright," Dorian murmurs. "Yeah, we found her." He stares off into the distance for a moment and then brushes passed them all; walking into the darkness towards their apartment.

The other three stare after him and then follow in silence. Eventually, August hears Cadmus telling Petra about Luca's plight and their plan to help him.

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The Dynamic Duo | Cadmus & August

Cadmus and August hurry back to the headquarters to make plans and find supplies. With the trail on Victoria running cold, they hope that Dorian and Petra understand the desire to help Luca. August had even suggested that they might want to come along, but he doubts it. He knows that Dorian isn’t ready to give up yet. And he doesn’t really blame him.

As they walk in the door, Cadmus senses that something is off. Dorian and Petra had gone out, randomly looking for signs of the man’s sister. He’d thought that it seemed like one last desperate push, but he hadn’t said anything. That was hours ago though, and he knows they should have been back by now. He stalks through the large apartment, checking every room even though he knows no one is there.

Finally, he turns to August and shrugs. “I have no idea where they were going. They might have found her or they might have found trouble.” He rubs his brow and adds, “Or finding her may have brought them trouble. We can’t just leave without finding out.”

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August sits on a stool, with his head down, eyes shaded by his hat, waiting while Cadmus looks around. He too can sense that no one is there. As the other man steps back into the room and starts to speak, his hat pops up and he looks the man over. "What about Luca?" he asks, worried about his friend. The other gives him a desperate look and he nods. "Of course, you're right. If they're in trouble, we have to help them. Hopefully, Luca will have enough sense to wait."

He and Cadmus pull out a map of Copenhagen that they've been working on since Dorian's arrival. There are still a few areas that haven't been searched, but most are the worst parts of the city; no mans' lands. Other are areas that they don't think are inhabited anymore.

"You don't know where they were going?" August double checks. When Cadmus shakes his head, he says, "I guess we'll just have to search them all." and rolls up the map. He knows it's a crazy scheme, but that's what he's there for; to keep Nicolae out of trouble. "Let's go," he says with a mischievous look and pulls out his pistol.

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The Blind Leading the Blind | August & Cadmus, with a touch of Petra

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"It’s alright," Cadmus says, shaking his head. "I may be a lot older than you, but this is all new and confusing for me too. And I cannot guarantee that this will be easy. Both our lives are so…complicated." He sees the corners of August’s mouth twitch and he reaches over to caress his cheek. As he does so, the other man flinches and the older man takes his hand away.

"I’m sorry, I did not think," he says, but then August tears up and begins to apologize over and over. "No. Shh," he whispers. "It is your body. I should have asked first. There is nothing wrong with you. I like you the way you are."

That draws another smile from the younger man so he picks up his hand and waits for a nod from the other. When he gets it, Cadmus rubs his cheek and then pulls him into a hug. August is warm and comfortable in his arms and he feels his own heat building. He takes a deep breath, calming the fire before it becomes uncomfortable for the other man. He murmurs, “Would it be alright if I stayed?”

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August lets Cadmus pull him into the hug and, for one of the only times in his life, he didn't really mind. The large man's embrace is perfect, his arms surrounding him, but his pressure light. He is warm and very inviting and the younger man realizes that he's perfectly comfortable. As the immortal becomes even warmer, he gasps, feeling himself relax even more. Cadmus begijs to lightly stroke the side of his neck, so light that his fingertips dance off of August's skin, sending sparks through his nervous system.

The younger man closes his eyes, barely able to breath. A small moan escapes his throat and then he shakes his head, breathless. "Sorry...too much," he breathes. Cadmus gives him a smile and he returns it. But then the immortal is asking if he can stay. August doesn't break away, but a confused frown crosses his face.

Finally he nods and makes room for the other man to climb in next to him. They stare at one another for a moment and then August moves closer again. More of their bodies touch this time and he can feel every little sensation. He's never let anyone this close, but he finds that he quite likes it. "Have you ever...done anything more than kissing and touching?" he asks hesitantly. Cadmus nods and he can tell that the man knows that he hasn't. Then he shakes his head. "I don't think I'm ready." But the older man doesn't care, only pulls him closer and strokes his hair.

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The Blind Leading the Blind | August & Cadmus, with a touch of Petra

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Cadmus can feel the hot sting of tears in his eyes, but he swallows them back. He shakes his head into his pillow and whispers, “Petra.” He cuts her off before she can say more with, “I know you are just trying to help. It’s what you do and you are good at it, but…” He sits up and rubs his face with a groan. As she sits down beside him, he looks away.

They’re both quiet for a moment and then he finally looks back at her. “It’s folly, Petra,” he sighs. “It can never work.” When she asks why, his tears finally spill over and he growls, “Because I am me and he doesn’t actually exist!” A moment later, he closes his eyes and lets out a breath. “I’m sorry…I just…”

Petra puts an arm around him and he gives her a weak smile. Then he chuckles and says, “Maybe you’re right. Maybe that makes us perfect for each other.” He laughs again and nods. “OK, I admit that I like him too, so I promise I will give it a try.”

Petra leaves a few minutes later, leaving Cadmus wondering what to do next. He paces his bedroom, feeling silly for being so nervous and then, finally, opens the door in a huff. He goes down the hall to August’s room, knocks on the door and steps in.

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He sighs and tries to get comfortable in the bed. So far, Copenhagen had been one strange experience after another and he's beginning to wonder why he came. As he lays his head down on his pillow, he suddenly feels a familiar presence outside the door. A moment later, Cadmus is standing before him, looking every bit like a lost puppy. He'd laugh, but unfortunately this involves him, sort of.

Cadmus starts to speak, but Nicolae cuts him off, "Yes, I know what you want. He's not interested." He tries to lie down again, but the older man won't let it go. He walks around to the edge of the bed and the young sorcerer flashes him a warning look, not sure how much he trusts someone with so much clout and presence.

"He's listening," he sighs, the two of them agreeing to let the man speak his piece. They both listen intently as Cadmus apologizes, admitting that he was wrong and afraid and that he'd like to give it a try after all. Nicolae rolls his eyes slightly. Well? he thinks, sarcastically. I like him, Nicolae. I've never had a boyfriend. Nicolae shakes his head. Neither have I. In his head, August sighs and impatiently thinks back, Of course you haven't, you're straight! Finally the other gives in, Fine, but this is my body too. Personally, I'd rather not know what you're doing with it. Just...be careful.

A moment later Nicolae's appearance changes and August sheepishly looks away. A nervous smile turns up the corner of his lips, but he doesn't know what to say. "I didn't think about it being so hard for you," he finally admits.

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The Blind Leading the Blind | August & Cadmus

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August’s touch is hesitant, but comforting, so Cadmus leans his cheek into the other’s hand. He doesn’t think he’s ever met anyone so willing to overlook his legend, so accepting of who he really was. As he listens to the younger man’s words, his eyes fill with tears that spills down his cheeks.

The corners of his mouth turn up in a small smile, but it quickly turns to shock at the mention of a kiss. Cadmus can count on one hand how many people he’s kissed. And all of them had been a very long time ago. Yet, inside he knows he wants August to kiss him so he nods and watches the other man lean towards him.

He closes his eyes as he feels the other man’s soft lips on his own. For a moment he’s frozen by doubt, but then he feels his blood rushing through his wildly pumping heart. He slips his hand around the back of August’s neck and kisses him back. He feels a thick, curly tail of hair and wrap it around his fingers. When he finally has to come up for air, he gently slips the other’s hat off to get a better look at this hairdo.

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When Cadmus pulls back, August's first thought is that, perhaps, he's done something wrong. But he opens his eyes as the man takes off his hat. He'd always been self-conscious about his appearance. Now that he has the power of Nicolae's magic, he's been able to create a persona that fits how he feels inside. He knows that some people find the costume and the haircut strange, but he hopes that Cadmus isn't one of them. In a moment of hope, he even lets the Seraph see the burn scars he picked up in the Wasteland explosion.

As he looks up, he sees that Cadmus is smiling so he grins back with a blush. Then he suddenly blurts out, "Have you ever had a boyfriend or a girlfriend?" He waits and after a moment, the other man slowly shakes his head. "Me either," he admits. He's quiet, drifting in his own thoughts. He knows that the prospect is a tad insane, but he trails a hand through the long hair running down the middle of his head. Then he softly asks, "Would you like one?"

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A Light in the Darkness | Circa Nottinghamshire 1901 | Shipton & Petra

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Petra looked up at the young man, smiling, but with tears in her eyes. “Of course I will.” She brushed Shipton’s cheek and whispered, “I’m so proud of you.” Then she bent down and looked at the frightened little boy between them. “And what’s your name, sweetie?”

The little boy hiccupped and choked out, “Timothy.”

"Well, Timothy, everything’s going to be alright now." She put her arm around him and started to lead him up the stairs. "Why don’t you two come up to the infirmary? You’ll be safer with me."

Timothy nodded vigorously and then tried to discreetly look back at the bullies to make sure they weren’t going to follow.

After a moment, Petra realized that Shipton wasn’t following them. She looked at him, confused and then shook her head. “You aren’t coming are you?” She looked down at the waiting bullies, some of them still in shock, some walking away, their bubbles burst, but there were still a few looking angry and vengeful. “Shipton,” she pleaded, but knew that this was something he had to do. “Be careful. I’ll be back to check on you,” she whispered and then climbed the stairs with Timothy.

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The teenager slowly turned around. He had no real intention to fight these other boys, but they didn't know that. And he wouldn't allow them to bully him or anyone else anymore. He didn't want to fight them, but he would do what he had to do. As he turned he saw that many of the boys were dispersing, either from boredom or shock. They'd been able to push him around before, but they were suddenly keenly aware that he was older and bigger and that he had the nurse on his side.

Eventually all of them stood down. The meanest of them only glared at him as they brushed past and Shipton new that it probably wouldn't be over for good. Over the next couple of months though, the bullies seem to have mostly forgotten about him, until they found others to pick on. Like with Timothy, the young man would protect every boy they decided to target. In the end, he and Petra managed to clean up and straighten out almost every child in the orphanage, much to Mr. Carlton's chagrin.

Petra and Shipton remained fast friends and under her tutelage, he learned to read and write as did many other boys. He and the bullies made a point to avoid each other and amongst the other boys, especially the younger ones, Shipton became the most popular boy at the orphanage. One could say that the young man had come into his own.

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