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Okashi looked around and was set down. Being dragged loosely by the hand was much better than by the collar around his neck. He followed Nero through a large ornate Doorway and into a larger more ornate bedroom. ...his room?...Why am I in here?.... He was led to a dresser and told to wear what he wanted. ...too big?..anything?... He got a little flustered and a blush was visible. "I...Um...ah..." He let his blond hair cover his face as he looked at all the almost sparkling clothes in the drawer. ....I bathed, but i still don't feel clean enough to touch anything....It is all too nice.... He barely touched the fabrics in the drawer of shirts and saw a light blue dress shirt. ...so nice...of course an angel can get such nice clothes... He looked through a second drawer and found a pair of dark blue, almost black dress pants. He found a third drawer and blushed as he shut it. He had found Nero's unmentionables. .....
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Nero didn't seem fazed by the boy's embarrassment--he was glancing around his room, frowning. "You could stay in here, if you have a problem staying by yourself at night," he offered, absently. "If not, there are a lot of guest rooms in this old house...you can have one of them, as long as you keep it clean."
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Okashi had quietly taken on of the unmentionables and placed it in the stack. He looked up at Nero. "Um....Uh...." He was used to sleeping with other slaves for years until he was put in his 'own room'. ....alone again...but in here?...with him?... he seemed curious. He wasn't sure if this was how it should be, but if Nero said it was alright, then it should be. "...umm...I guess in here would be nice...If that is what you want...." He looked around and back. "But I don't see a large pillow or anything...." He thought. ...ohh..this is an angel's home...I must not be needing the pillow....the floor is where I belong....
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Nero frowned. "...Are you thinking you have to sleep on the floor?" he asked, almost appalled. "I would never make you sleep on the floor. Wait..."
He scuttled over towards his closet, muttering to himself under his breath, and then pulled out an extra pillow. He moved the pillow already on his bed over and set the new one next to him. "There. If the idea of staying in the same bed with me doesn't appeal to you, I can move one of the guest room beds in here." |
Okashi looked surprised. "I didn't mean I wouldn't like to sleep in the same bed! I meant-.....I meant I wasn't.....very deserving to share an angel's bed...." He flushed. He hadn't thought the angel meant that from what he said. ....oh....I...I didn't think he would've been okay with him sleeping with me in the same bed....wait?...did he want something....He must have wanted me to pay......that must be it... He looked to Nero. "If you want me to stay I will...I just wasn't sure if you really wanted me to..."
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The corners of Nero's mouth twitched when he blushed--it was amusing. Angels were not very emotional beings...at least, Traehon angels weren't, anyway. They tended to act cold and calculating. So, it was quite amusing to see so much emotion displayed at once.
"Trust me, it's fine. In the eyes of other angels, you'll be my servant, but in reality, you're my housemate. And I intend on treating you like an equal." |
Okashi turned solemn at Nero's words. "E-equals?" He was shocked. ....the room..the clothes....equals... His mind was spinning, flitting from one thought to the next. After his mind slowed down and he regained normal thought processes, he said, "If you treat me as your equal, I am honored, but I still am yet to understand my jobs as a servant..." He wasn't shy of the possibilities his mind had offered as to what those jobs may be. .....To be an angel's equal?, I will do anything to keep Nero happy....
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Nero sighed. "Yes, equals. I don't see you as anything below or above me...I see you as an equal. As for jobs, you really don't have to do anything, if you don't want to. If you feel the need to do something, you can help me with the housework, and with cooking."
Truth be told, when it came to cooking anything above spaghetti--with pre-prepared noodles, mind you--anything Nero tried to make turned out to be a culinary casualty. |
Okashi thought about how he might spend his time. "I could help you with the housework, but I've never cooked before. They were roo afraid of me poisoning them, or me burning my skin." He didn't say the next part. ...or killing myself with the knife...I have been tempted before, but have no reason now... He looked to Nero. "I wish to help in any way possible, but I just don't know how to cook.....I might be able to learn though..."
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"I can help to teach you how to cook," Nero offered. "I have many cookbooks, but I've never been a wonderful chef, myself. Perhaps you would do better with them? We'll have to see."
He patted his head, in a comforting, friendly way. "Helping me with the housework would be just fine. I can pay you for the help, if you'd like." |
Okashi smiled and blushed lightly when he was petted. ".....Uh...Cookbooks should be quite....helpful....if you tell me some of your favorites,....I would be glad to attempt them....." He looked up at Nero's face. "Pay?..." His face got confused. "Why would I need paid?.....You have already shared your home, ..clothes...bed.......with me....and what should i need to buy?...This is all more than I have ever needed..." He couldn't say anymore. ....I am already grateful for everything, while he considers us equals....I still don't see why..... He lost his train of thought. ...what is that?... He sniffed the air. ....smells good... He distracted his own thought by the smell of rich foods.
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Nero stroked his hair gently, soothingly. "Well...you might want to buy things for yourself sometime. Just a thought."
He perked up, suddenly remembering something. "...Oh. I forgot to mention...my brother, Kasimir, is over tonight for dinner. He agreed to cook. He should almost be done by now." Nero seemed nervous. "My brother is very wary of humans, but once you get to know him, he'll be all right, I think..." |
Okashi was fighting the urge to purr or make some other highly embarrassing sound. He thought about how weird it is that he likes the feel of being petted. When Nero remembered about his brother visiting tonight. "Oh~....um....wait, he is cooking? ....maybe he could help me learn for you....umm...wary?" He got confused by the term. "What exactly does 'wary of humans' mean?"
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Nero smiled, seeing that he liked the petting, and continued, his fingers brushing through Okashi's hair rather lovingly. "He could help you out with your learning, yes...but...in response to your second question, um..."
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Okashi smiled at the pleasantness of the petting. He listened to his new caretaker as he became slightly uncomfortable. "Oh~...I see....I will be rather reserved if you believe that it will help...." His face was smiling, but his voice was a bit quieter than it was. ....He hates humans?...If all he sees were those like Master...then I can understand....but people like me?....maybe because i never fought for myself I would be about as bad...no...Nero wouldn't have thought to save me if i was horrible....
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Nero smiled at him, resting his hand on top of his head. "My brother thinks all humans are evil creatures, who only want to bring harm upon others," he murmured, quietly. "The only encounter he has had with humans is when he fled to Earth to save our sister. She'd revealed herself to a human and the human gravely injured her, out of fear."
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Okashi smiled, dispite hie caretaker's comment at the warm pressure of Nero's hand resting on his head. "This is....most unfortunate, but it is true.....we scare easily....." Okashi felt the need to do something about Nero's brother's image of humans, but didn't know how so he remained rather quiet. ....hnn... He realized it was probably about lunch time on his old schedule. "Oh~ Nero, Are you hungry-" His stomach gurgled at the though of food. ....I wonder what an angel eats?....I'm sure it isn't much different than humans, just better food..... He looked up at Nero through the fingers on his head. Nero's fingers now rested over Okashi's face. "...maybe we should head down ....so I can meet your brother.....once I get changed...." He realized he was still holding the clothes.
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Nero patted his head once more before dropping his hand. "You should go get changed, yes. My brother should be nearly done cooking by now, and he'll be expecting me. I'll introduce you two down there. Go on, now." He did seem hungry--his eyes had lit up at the mention of food.
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Okashi smiled, but frowned childishly for a moment when the hand was removed. "Okay~" He shuffled off to the other room nearby and saw even more wonders. He ignored all the beauteous possesions and achetecture(sp) because he was moveing to clothe himself too quickly to notice. ....this goes there....this goes here?.... He managed to finish putting all the clothes on and didn't look too bad if he sad so himself. But he wouldn't have said anything, for he looked in a mirror and nearly fell out. .....Me?.....I don't look so.....horrible..... He walked out of the room and back to Nero with a look of slight shock, hidden well, on his face. "Am I presentable enough for you?" He asked, then blushed lightly.
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Nero smiled, then offered his hand to him, contently. "You look good. Come on. Let's go meet my brother. As I said, he's not fond of humans, so let's try to make a good impression, all right?"
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Okashi smiled when praised on his appearance. He felt very dressed up, more appropriate then he was used to. ....so many more layers....of such fine fabrics...I am sure I don't look so bad now... He made eye contact as Nero spoke. "Very well." And he moved to take his hand and accompany Nero to meet his brother. Okashi fought a blush as he walked hand in hand with Nero.
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Nero quietly led Okashi downstairs, keeping an eye on him. He was unsure of how his brother would react...and the man was not exactly peaceful, or kind. Even to his own species.
He paused by the doorway and took in a deep breath, glancing at Okashi. "Ready? If he attacks...run. Run through the house and hide." |
Okashi walked down with Nero, a small smile on his face. Not paying any mind to anything but Nero on the path, he fought himself to not trip into the door when Nero stopped. Instead he stopped rather gracefully. ....Attacks?....Humans can't avoid an angel's fury.... He thought but understood the thought. "Sir." He acknowledged and waited to walk through with Nero. ....He said he was violent, but attack me on sight or the like is horriflying....either case, Nero has told me to run if it happens....I will run under attack....
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Nero nodded slowly before stepping into the kitchen. "Kasimir."
By the stove was a young man who looked nearly identical to Nero, but his eyes, unlike Nero's blue ones, were red. http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1276049436 Kasimir nodded to Nero and then froze in his cooking when he laid eyes on Okashi. There was a long silence, during which neither brother spoke. |
Okashi stood observant and quiet next to Nero, taking in Kasimir and the smells of the kitchen. .....From the smells he must be an impressive cook.... He noticed the silence between the two brothers. ....did I already offend him?....I hope not....It is bad offend superiors.... He made himself stay quiet by thinking. .....So much alike, but for the eyes....such a difference....
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