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Sage looked surprised when Alice said the surprise kiss was fine...Well, he assumed that was what the other meant. With a light blush, he smiled faintly to the other. “A-alright then, I won’t make a habit though if it annoys you” He chuckled quietly before a slight frown flickered over his face. Alice seemed awkward, as if he wasn’t very comfortable with the situation at the moment.
Turning to his friend, he bit his lip slightly. “Are you alright?” He whispered quietly. “If you’d prefer we can leave” He mumbled softly again before pausing as another voice sounded. Sage glanced over his shoulder, watching the newcomer in surprise. Sage would have introduced himself, but he was more concerned with Alice at the moment. |
Alice flashed Sage a confident, reassuring smile. "I'm fine. We should be helping, not leaving." It would be rude to leave, especially since Sage had already offered to help with Matthias' paperwork. When someone else came over, and introduced himself as well as offered to help, Alice's smile faltered just a little. It was only a little though.
He watched Sho for a few moments, but mostly his attention was on Johnny. Watching the man carefully. Most people wouldn't react to his smiles the way Alice did. Most people would be taken in by them. Unable to resist. That was alright, but Alice wouldn't. Alice shook his head slightly and glanced to Sage, shifting a bit on his feet. His voice a soft whisper as he spoke to Sage. "..I'm just...not sure what to do.." |
Johnny was quite surprised, even taken aback, to see the wary look from Alice. He hadn't thought his smile would bring such a reaction. Matthias, apparently, hadn't noticed it. He had returned his gaze back to the papers, looking rather frustrated. The hand that was holding his hair not very long ago was still there.
Of course, until Sho had come to join them where he brushed his hair back a couple of times and smiled up at Sho. "That's very kind of you, Shonojo," he started before he'd turned to move his gaze to Johnny. It was enough to have Johnny smile again and nod at his boss' silent request. "This way, Mister Shonojo." Johnny went to take Sho's bags and he moved to the empty front desk to get his key. "If you would follow me." He held the elevator doors open for Sho - away from the elevator that had the mistletoe. He knew his boss too well. His sly but playful ways were something people had to be aware of. Matthias knew Johnny would be able to take care of Shonojo so he returned his attention back to the other two with him. It seemed these two had become even much more than acquainted. The thought made him smile softly. "Maybe you should accompany him, Mr. Faolan. It'd be rude of me to have to pull you away from him seeing as you and he get along very well." Not even wanting to look back at the papers as of the moment, he motioned for the waitress to come with the drinks. "But, do please enjoy a hot drink with such a heavy rain." [[ Sorry Kry, Rem. x___x It's so hard to separate the both of your characters when they seemed attached now. o.o; ]] |
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Justice gave a pat on Kenny's head before standing up. His shirt raised a bit, showing the lower part of his abs. Quickly pulling it down, he coughed once to clear his throat? "Biscuits sounds good. I think I too have some chocolate in my cabinets, for those who prefer chocolate along with their tea. I have cinnamon, english blend, mint, strawberry and more tropical fruits and herb teas stocked. Shall we? The 8th floor isn't coming to us, unfortunately." He smiled, charming as usual. Running a hand to through his hair, he walked to the elevator, waiting on the others. |
He gave Johnny and Mathias a warm smile when they thanked him for the help. "Not at all." When Johnny called for Sho to follow him, Sho turned quickly to the other two and said, "I look forward to meeting you two later at the Christmas party," and then followed behind Johnny to the front desk he he got his key.
He then followed Johnny into the elevator, a second one without any hidden misletoe, and rode the elevator up. As he was waiting he slipped a bit of stray hair behind his ear and said, "Thank you for your help, and please, call me Sho." |
Johnny turned to look at Sho and smiled again. "Then, do please call me Johnny, Sho," he said as he turned to look back up to see what floor they are on now. The elevator made a sound and the voice announced that they had reached third floor. Holding out the elevator doors again for Sho, he motioned for him to go on ahead and carried up his bag. Stepping out after him, he pulled out the key card from his back pocket and stopped in front of room VIII. The hall went up to four intersections that led to a short hallway and toward the rooms. "This will be your room." Opening up the door with the key card, he opened the said door for Sho and left it open while he pulled out the key card to put it in the slot by the door to turn on the electricity inside.
"Your bedroom and bathroom is at your right and your laundry room and kitchen is at your left. The center, this here, is your living room." Johnny motioned to the said places before turning his gaze back to Sho. "You also have a small balcony beside the television with glass sliding doors. I'd suggest shutting it in the evening so as to lessen the sound of the busy streets and if you need anything, you can dial 0 on the phone here and it will direct you to our front desk." |
"Johnny," He said the name to himself and then nodded, "I'll remember that."
When they had reached his floor he stepped out when Johnny held the door for him, then moved aside to followe Johnny to his room. Room number eight. He nodded again when Johnny told him it was his. He stepped into the living room and gave a quick look around the place. When he finished checking all the places that Johnny mentioned he took a quick peek out onto the balcony. The rain was still falling fast, drowning the city in a sense of gray. But the Christmas decorations put up around the city were still trying to shine through, red and green lights shined like beacons in the gray. He turned back to Johnny who was still waiting by the door," Oh yeah, we have to go fetch some food don't we? You can just leave my bag by the door, I'll put them away later." |
It was raining quite heavily outside, which lead to some areas flooding. Zero had find different ways around to the Aparment Complex he was going to be checking into for awhile. He had heard good things about The Gonrei, it had quite a few facilities for it's tentants too. Once he finally reached the building he went straight for the basement so he could park his truck. Looking in his rear view mirror to make sure the tarp was still covering the truck bed, he found him a spot and turn his truck off. Zero sat there for a moment, before grabbing a shoulder bag, one suit case and what looked like cage that was covered. I'll just come back for the other stuff later he thought once he was out the car, before he closed the door a tiny cat hopped out.
Zero had set his suit case on the ground so he could roll it to the elevators. I wonder how long I have to wait for this elevator.. he mused as he pushed the button. Surprisingly it didn't take long for it to get there. He stepped in and pushed the button for the lobby. "Hmmm.. no elevator music...awesome" he leaned back against the wall, until the door opened and he almost bumped into Justice on his way out. "Oh sorry, wasn't paying attention." Zero moved out of the guys way and made his way to the front desk to pick up his key card for his room, with the cat following behind. |
Raising an eyebrow, he gazed at Alice anxiously again. Why was it he didn’t believe the other’s confident and reassuring smile? Not for one moment. He had glanced back to Matthias before pausing again, tilting his head back to glance briefly over his shoulder. “I’m sure...There are plenty of other things to be done Alice, why don’t you ask?” He questioned softly.
Blinking back at Matthias in surprise, he felt a light blush on his cheeks before raising an eyebrow slightly at the other. “We are not tied to the hip so you don’t need to worry about that” Sage smiled faintly. He waved away the offer of drinks though, shaking his head at the same time. “It’s fine, I don’t need one, I had tea a couple of minutes ago” |
Justice had been looking back as he heard the elevator doors open. Bumping into another guy, he almost tripped and fell back. Quickly grabbing the guy's shirt, he made sure not to trip. When he got his stance back, he quickly fixed the other's shirt. "Sorry man, I too haven't quite used my eyes." He stepped aside to let the boy pass. A thing about him caught his eye, and he was sure it wasn't just the cat. He stared after him for a bit, then turning to hold the elevator for the others.
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Johnny nodded at that. "Yes we do," he started as he'd put the bag by the door, "And, we must hurry if the storm doesn't calm any minute now." The man could only imagine how much traffic there'd be in such a weather. Leading the way back to the lobby, he held the doors open for Sho and was just about to walk back to where his boss was to see how far he'd gotten with the papers when he'd seen someone by the front desk. Today was a holiday, which was why there wasn't anyone behind it.
"Good afternoon, sir." Moving behind the front desk, he pulled out a key card and handed it to Zero. "You must be Zero? You're room is on the fifth floor, Room XIII. Will you need me to accompany you?" Yet again, the man flashed him his bright, most charming and handsome smile. Matthias had turned to see his secretary taking care of matters by the front desk. Luckily for him, he had such a hardworking man working for him. "Oh. Well, that's too bad." He motioned for the woman that they were fine before he'd smiled slightly at the both of them. "Then, if it'd be all right with Mr. Turner, perhaps you could accompany Mr. Shonojo to pick up the food? I'll be needing one of you to drive though..." Another frown touched his features as he turned to look back at the papers and flipped one to two pages - not even bothering to read through them at all. |
"Well, shall we go, then~?" Claus said with beaming enthusiasm, grinning madly again. He was eager for tea, plus he wished to speak and know everyone and such. The general things. He also wouldn't mind nuzzling with the dogs...or...he suddenly bit his lip, the thought gone from his head in that instant, as well...plus, it was getting a bit crowded in the lobby...he wondered if they were gonna miss the party if they had their own thing. He didn't want to disappoint Matthias...
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It was quite nice of Justice to fix his shirt after grabbing onto it, but before he could even think over what happened Zero was greeted by the person who worked the front desk. "Good afternoon to you as well." He nodded in response to the quest about who he was. He let go of his suit case and grabbed his key card then grabbed back onto the handle. "Fifth floor huh? Hmm, if you don't mind I would love it if you could spare some time to accompany me to my room. Plus it wouldn't hurt to have some help.. I seem quite... occupied." Zero moved his arms slightly.
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Sho followed Johnny back to the elevator where they rode down to the lobby where Johnny flew to the aid of another resident of the apartment complex. Sho stood back and waited, eyeing this new man with passive interest. Curiously, a cat was following at his heels. Sho smiled to himself, "We certainly have a zoo in this place."
He turned around when he heard his name over his shoulder. It seemed the hotel manager was still addressing the two from earlier. He stepped over and addressed Alice and Sage, "I don't know the details yet myself, but I'm sure if we are fetching food for everyone here, we'll probably need the extra help," He didn't address the issue of driving. Driving was not something he enjoyed. He didn't even own a car, he had taken the bus to get there. |
Alice had shrugged a bit, when Sage suggested he ask questions about helping. He'd consider it, and probably do it. The look he had given Matthias was an unreadable one. What was the man implying? That he and Sage were inseparable? Ridiculous. Those lips had parted, and Alice was about to say something rather rude, but Sage spoke first. The man was right. They were not tied together at the hip.
He glanced from Matthias to Sage for a moment and shrugged again. If Sage wanted to go help pick up food, then so be it. A flicker of mild annoyance flitted across his dull eyes, but it was gone nearly as quickly as it appeared. His eyes on Matthias. "...If you need help...Just tell me to do something and I'll go do it...It's not that difficult.." He managed to somehow keep the annoyance out of his voice. His tone a bit mild, a little hesitant. |
Justice could almost read the worries from Claus' face. "Don't worry. We'll be back in time for the party. He mentioned what time it's due to start, so if we're back by then we can just party on." He patted his head, ruffling his hair lightly.
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Matthias had noticed that flicker of mild annoyance crossing the man's eyes. He didn't say anything about it, though, but had decided to mention something that would be in line with it per se. "Then, Mister Turner," he started as he smiled, "Would you be willing to drive and help Mister Shonojo gather help for the food? The car key should be behind the front desk. It's colored green."
Taking the folders he hadn't signed yet, he handed these to Sage and then turned to look at Shonojo. "I'll make sure you two are well compensated for helping me with the food. The address, too, is here." The man surfed through his phone and handed it to Alice. He smiled again. "I trust you could handle organizing how the food will be arranged in here as well after you arrive, Mister Turner. If you need the tables, you just have to ask Johnny for it. His number, as well, is in my phone. Feel free to use it as you must." Johnny moved out of the front desk and nodded. "Yes sir, the fifth floor." Chuckling lightly, he smiled that oh-so charming smile of his again. "How may I help you with your things, sir?" |
For the briefest moment, Claus flinched away. He was somehow afraid, really, of his touch...
But it was replaced and forgotten, his regular self nuzzling against the hand with another wide grin.*"Nyan...~" he murmured, finding the attention rather nice. Not a thought.... |
"Compensated? That's...not..necessary." He had frowned for a brief moment, and then shrugged. Taking the phone that was handed to him, he glanced at Sho for a moment. A thoughtful glance and he handed the phone to him. "Here...navigate." Alice glanced at Sage for a moment, then moved to get the car key from behind the front desk. Right. So he had a car key. No idea of what the car it went to looked like.
Alice ran a hand through his hair. Would they need a third person to help as well? He wasn't sure, but the two of them should be enough. Shouldn't it? He shook his head slightly, looking to Sho for a moment, just a moment, then he was looking at Matthias. "The car...is it parked out front, or in the basement?" Yup. Couldn't leave if he didn't know which car the key went to. |
Eroke stared at Claus with the obviousness of jealousy. But when Claus ended with his 'Nyan~', Eroke looked away with a blush,but it was very faint.
"We should get going if we want to party today..." mumbled he with a shy expression. |
Sho nodded in agreement with Alice and smiled at Matthias, "Just making sure everyone has a good time later is compensation enough." He took the phone gingerly as Alice handed it too him. "Right, I'll do that." He eyed the phone, and the directions offered on the little screen, "Doesn't look too bad. As long as the weather isn't too bad when we get out there." He only thought afterwards that it probably wasn''t the best thing to be said in the situation.
He waited then for Sage to fetch the key, and for them to find out where the car was located. |
"But of course.." When the elevator pulled up to the 8th floor, there was a calmth. Obviously his dogs were sleeping or tired. Not that they made a lot of noise, but they usually could tell when he was close. Grabbing the key card, he opened the door to his apartment. "Feel welcomed to my humble apartment. Make yourself at home, and if the dogs seem anxious that's probably because they too want attention." As he spoke, his cat Jinx climbed up along his pants to curl around his shoulders.
Walking into the kitchen, he went to boil some water, searching the cabinets for cookies and chocolate. Walking back to the others, he placed the sweets along with a case containing teabags and some yet to be filled porcelain cups on the table. He felt happy that his apartment was neat. Though he had two dogs and a cat, there was no mess, the litter box was clean so it didn't give off an awkward scent, and there were no hairs laying around on the floor. |
Zero couldn't help but return the guys smile, there was something about it he couldn't quite place. "If you could, help me get my things up to my room? I can only carry so much.. I had to leave my other suit case in my truck. Perhaps you can take this--" motioning to the suitcase he was rolling. "--to my room while I go get the one from my truck?"
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"Of course, sir," he started before he'd smiled again. He was rather glad to have gotten a smile in return from the other, "But why not I wait for you to come back while I hold your bag for you?" The man took the luggage from Zero and glanced over at his boss who seemed to be giving out directions and instructions to the people around him. It was as he'd expected of him. Matthias was the type of guy who can still ask others of help without looking very stressed.
"Down in the basement. It's parked beside the latest model of BMW," he said as he smiled. "It's a pick-up truck with big wheels. I couldn't thank you enough, Mister Shonojo and Mister Turner. I'll leave the food to you two then." High enough for it to cross floods that would be thigh level for most people. |
"Hmm, alright I won't take too long.. providing the elevator is close by." He said after he handed the man his luggage, and knelt to rub his cats head for alittle bit. Zero gave one last glance before he headed to the elevator. Luckily one of the elevators weren't that far up. So the wait wasn't that long. Zero once again leaned against the wall in the elevator after he pushed the button for the first basement floor.
Once the elevator stopped, and he walked out, Zero headed for his truck. Let's see.. where are my keys? he thought as he checked his pockets finally finding them. Unlocking his door he got halfway to pull out his last suitcase before locking up and heading back to the elevator to go to the lobby. Meanwhile his cat Isis sat quietly eying the man who had Zero's luggage. She just sat there swishing her tail for a moment before walk over to his legs and doing what she did best, leaning and walking. After a few more moments passed Zero finally made it back to the lobby to see Isis already being friendly. He frowned a bit, he hoped she wasn't going to get him in trouble. He hoped so, because not everyone seems to like cats. |
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