As EJ leans close to his neck, Yuuichi fights off the urge to tense up to strike. No....that would be stupid. "You're probably right, I've never been one to do things if I wasn't willing." As soon as EJ leaned back away from him, Yuuichi visibly relaxes, letting out a soft sigh. "We may both be part demon, but I ask you never do that again. I'm not exactly a fan of my neck being exposed, especially to vampires." He closes his eyes a bit in concentration, trying to control his breathing. What the hell was that?! Why, all of a sudden did I do that...was that the latent allure of their.... Yuuichi shakes his head quickly, eyeing EJ a bit coldly now, trying not to allow his smile to disarm him. "I-I need to go work on a few things, sorry. So please if you would excuse me." He quickly shifts into his fox form and hops off the bar stool, darting around the room, unsure of where to go. Picking up Kiya's scent he runs up under the table where she is, not recognizing the small human with her until the last second.

The sound of scampering paws and the all to familiar scent of Yuu-kun hit her just as the white fox came into view, even in his fox form he looked distinctly ruffled, she didn't move from the humans lap though her attention had shifted to Yuu-kun glancing up at the human, the human that had crawled under the table and scrunched up beside her, leaving a very available lap, for a small fox to curl up in. Glancing between the human and Yuu-kun she wondered which one seemed most ruffled. "Yuu-kun are you okay?" she asked him finally settling down once more on the woman's lap comfortably. She felt caught between the two, it would be hard to hold two conversations at once... well maybe maybe not she would have to see. "Are you scared of me now?" she asked the girl looking up at her

Sofia allowed a hysterical sounding little giggle to escape her lips as she looked down at the fox. She didn’t know whether to be even more terrified or relieved. If she were being honest though, she had to admit she felt somewhat comforted. She was used to hearing voices in her head, honestly she’d heard that dark sinuous voice whisper across her mind more times than she could count and each time the words it brought with it just made her feel more scared and hurt than she already was. But that one comforting voice..it wasn’t a figment of her imagination! It was real..and it belonged to a fox, or to be specific a kitsune. She was talking to a kitsune, sitting under a table and she heard voices in her head. ”You’ll have to forgive me for arguing with you…but how can I not be going crazy? I’m talking to a fox, and I’m hiding under a table and...I hear voices in my head. Aren’t those all the requirements of a crazy person?” she murmured softly her light grip on the fox tightening somewhat. ”Oh you didn’t scare me. I mean you didn’t but your voice in my head did, well no I mean it wasn’t your voice that scared me so much as your words.” she babbled nervously. ’Ignorant fool! Quit babbling and get to point. No one wants to bear the brunt of your incessant babbling!’ Sofia’s babbling promptly came to a stop. ”I’m sorry Kiya..I forgot my manners. Its very nice to meet you. I’m Sofia…is it safe for me to assume you can change forms like the owner?” she asked uncertainly.

Rue had just started to disappear back into the kitchen to continue the extra odds and ends of her job before she registered Yuuichi’s words. He was kidding. She adored Angil, really she did but there was no way she got paid enough to go and explain all of that to girl! Seriously, she was a sisterly figure, not a motherly figure. Mothers were the one who went and explained how exactly the male mind worked. Not sisters. Well…some sisters did and some didn’t. Rue knew which category she wanted to be apart of and…sadly she knew which category she’d fall into. The one that had to tell the news, go figure!

Sighing she opened the door and look out bracing both hands on her full figured hips.”Let me know when you meet one girl that actually ‘gets this kind of stuff’. I’ve been around longer than Angil and I still don’t get any of it!” she retorted with a soft roll of her eyes before she turned serious focusing her gaze on him. ”But since you so kindly requested it, I’ll get right on it. I just live for these wonderful awkward moments in the place where I work everyday.” she quipped her voice dripping with sarcasm. Her mild aggravation with her boss didn’t last long though. Rather than giving her a raise to make up for the awkward and very embarrassing talk she was about have with Angil he gave her something much more interesting: information to use against that danged cat! Her eyes widened pretty a sound of utter delight escaping as her mind whipped up several scathing remarks and puns to use against the cat. She’d give anything to sit down and get Yuuichi to spill more tantalizing information about Jaden but she couldn’t. She had a job to do after all. Sighing she headed back into the kitchen her nose wrinkled softly in dislike at what she was about to do. ’The things I do for my job..’ she thought lifting a hand to take her mostly dry hair out of the ponytail she’d pulled it into earlier and allowing the thick soft tresses to fall down past her shoulders as she pondered how to answer the girls question. Well clearly she knew what Yuuichi meant by make a pass, so she didn’t have to explain everything. At least she hoped not…”First of all, do you know what Yuuichi means when he says make a pass?” she asked trying to keep her voice light airy and nonchalant. Her boss needed a good swift kick in the pants. How could he put her up for this?! True he was a guy and that what guys did but he could have at least attempted to make this easier for her.

Jaden made asoft sputtering sound as Virsat told him E.J’s price. When the other started to walk forward again, Jaden dug his feet in and pulled back silently hoping the vampire wouldn’t ignore his silent order-ok order was the wrong word but it was clear what he wanted. ”So in your opinion giving him a taste of your blood doesn’t matter? You’re ok with that? What if it wasn’t your blood he wanted? What if he wanted more? Would you still give him his silly payment?” he demanded his ears lowering slightly as he tailed swayed softly from side to side as he waited for the others answer.

Lowering down closer to the floor, Yuuichi eyes the girl holding Kiya, a little fear showing in his eyes. Ok....this is officially not my freaking day! I end up hearing one of my employees screwing a guest....I have a homosexual vampire making passes at me....and now this. What's next, a lightning bolt coming through the roof to strike me?! He starts to back up slowly, his mind not registering Kiya's question, the only thing going on in his head is getting the hell away from this unpredictable human girl that he is sure hates him.

At the sight of Yuu-kun backing away a little whine escapes her surprising her, "where are you going Yuu-kun?" she was tempted to crawl out of the lap of the woman holding her but a sudden tightening of her hold stopped the small fox, glancing up in surprise she registered the slight panic on her face. [i]Maybe I should have stayed quiet she thinks shes crazy now hearing voices, or well another new voice in her head. So the girl hears voices, does that mean she is crazy... no no she doesn't act like a crazy person. Just like someone hurt and confused. "Yes Sofia I am a kitsune just like the owner over there, though as you can see we are both different types of kitsune he is white I am red. So Sofia why are you hiding under a table like me?" she finally asks curiously not caring for the fact that the woman held her so tight. It made her feel constrained, but she didn't say anything, maybe she was some comfort to the woman, and if she was well she wasn't about to ruin that merely because she was uncomfortable with a hug that was a tad tight

Sofia started slightly as something else skittered under table. Oh great, another talking fox. No wait….that wasn’t a fox, that was Yuuichi. Was he coming to try an dtrick her again? Her expression wavered between nervous and scared before it seemed to shift into something else. Sympathy.’He’s scared…why is he scared though? He’s not scared of me is he?’ she thought her eyes widening softly in surprise as the white fox slowly start to back away. Wait..he thought she was going to hurt him? As scared as she’d been earlier and as hurt as she’d felt at him for tricking her into trusting him-he’d only earned a little bit of her trust- she was nowhere near mad enough to hurt him or anyone else. She wasn’t a violent person, even if she did have good reason to be…wait did she? Did she have a right to want to hurt someone as much as she’d been hurt?’Twit! You don’t have the guts to do it. You’re a coward and cowards are a bunch of terrified good for nothings!’ the voice whispered it dark hurtful tendrils sliding across her mind with unwanted familiarity. She cringed softly her grip tightening unconsciously on Kiya again before she forced herself to relax enough so that if the smaller kitsune wanted to run she could. Although she hoped she wouldn’t. Swallowing she gently allowed her hand to stroke over Kiya’s side her tiny fingers burying under the soft thick fur. ”I don’t think that’s where the similarity ends. You came out and told me who you were and what you were. He didn’t, he continued to pretend to be something..even though he knew I was scared.” she murmured softly looking nervously in Yuuichi’s direction. ”Does that mean you’re a good kitsune and he’s a bad one?” she asked timidly still regarding Yuuichi with a wary expression. Even though he was currently smaller than her she was still very much afraid of him. Tearing her attention away from him she looked back down at Kiya nervously biting her lip as she pondered her next question. Although it was obvious wasn’t it? It was too crowded there were too many people..too many men in general. And she’d bet anything a good amount of them were drunk or well on their way to being drunk. Well on their way to seeing her and decided to force their affections on her-Gasping she tore herself out of her thoughts and violently shook her head. No no no! She wasn’t going let them do that to her. She’d scream and fight..she’d do what ever it took to keep them away from her. ”T-too many people. I don’t l-like crowds. At all.” she explained her body rigid as she looked down at the semi content kitsune.

Angil tilts her head and tries to think about Rue's question. Well, I know it has nothing to do about football. She thinks for a moment. Trying to remember what she has learned during her travels. I remember my brother flirting with girls, but whats so wrong with that? Its just exaggerated compliments. She looks at her completely confused.

EJ sighed and took the last shot before getting up. He needed some sleep before he broke his deal with Yuuichi. His hunger was getting to him because of the alcohol. He stumbled a little but he was able to make it down the hall. As he did, he passed Jaden and Virsat. His cheeks were a bit rosy and his eyes glazed a little. He looked at them both with a hurt look, remembering about them again. His brows narrowed and he continued to walk down the hall, into his new room where he just plopped on the bed. He wasnt really tired, he just wanted to be away from anyone he could hurt.

Kiya looked up at Sofia shock clear even on her fox face Yuu-kun bad? When he had only ever been nice to her, and tried to look out for other people. When even though he didn't trust someone didn't like them would give them the benefit of the doubt and let them stay at his tavern, turn over a new leave. Would take in a poor lonely little kitsune with no home and family to call her own, and teach her things about her kind that she had never know before. Him be bad? No she didn't think so "No no Sofia" she vehemently opposed shaking her little foxes head putting impact behind her words. "Yuu-kun isn't bad at all, he's a good man, he helps take care of people, gives them a second chance. Sure he may have not told you outright what he was but that wasn't him lying or tricking you. Maybe he just didn't think there was a reason to tell you what and who he was. I don't know everything that happened between the two of you but whatever he did I'm sure there was no bad intentions behind it" she said firmly not willing to budge one way or the other on her opinion of the kitsune who had taken her in

Making a mock bow to both the girls under the table, Yuuichi turns and skitters off, heading towards the kitchen. He blazes past Rue and underneath Angil and Desmond, his mind scattering. As soon as he reaches the back door, he shifts into his human form, still at a full run, not caring if anyone saw him and not caring if he was followed. "To hell with it!" Yuuichi's fear from what had happened with EJ and from seeing Kiya in the lap of the woman that was afraid of him started to slowly turn to anger. "No, no, no, this isn't right! Why in the hell is all of this happening at once?!" He growls angrily as he kicks a tree, his mind too enraged to feel the pain it should have caused him.

The urge to go after Yuu-kun was overwhelming and she let out a little whine looking up at the young woman who held her, she didn't want to leave the poor girl hiding under the table but she wanted to go after Yuu-kun find out what was happening he seemed so upset. Unnoticed by her another whimper escaped, she reached out with her mind to him, but somehow she couldn't reach him.. was there something wrong with her? Uneasily she got to her feet nearly dancing in place with indecision finally giving into the urge she looked up at the woman with pleading eyes begging her to forgive her. "Sofia please forgive me, I have to go check on Yuu-kun" she thought to her, leaning up and giving her face a light little lick "Don't be angry with me" feeling a strong pull of guilt she hopped out of her lap looking back over her shoulder a few times before racing through the bar, through the kitchen, out the back door following his scent until she finally came upon him oddly enough kicking a tree. Shifting back into her human form she approaches him cautiously "Naoki?" she said in a soft voice

Still lost in his rage, Yuuichi starts to bring forth an illusion of himself standing before him, every detail matching.He gives the illusion a more concrete version and making it sentient, and smiles at it psychotically. "What a fool you are....Making the mistake of falling in love. Now look at you, your a wreck. All because you saw her in a humans lap. Admit it Yuuichi, you hate the other races. Your nothing more than a hateful being. You enjoyed slaughtering those people back then. You enjoyed killing for money." As soon as the copy of himself finished speaking, the real Yuuichi let out a louder more guttural growl before lunging at it, ready to tear it to shreds.

Shocked by the sudden violence Yuu-kun was showing a spear of fear shot through her, the thing he created that looked just like an evil twin, something that was spewing mean hateful things that couldn't be true, he didn't hate the other races. How could he hate them and yet open a place like the tavern and treat them so nicely. How could he enjoy killing when he had seemed so torn to shreds about it. She took a step back fear on her face, what could she do? He was like a crazy man, don't be a coward he needs you, you can see that suck it up and do what you must steeling herself she took the few steps that separated her and him. "Yuu-kun" when he didn't seem to respond to her she voice she dashed forward blocking Yuu-kun from the illusion he had created "Yuu-kun look at me" she said as firmly as she could, though her voice came out timid and soft.

Stopping his fist inches from the face before him.....wait it was no longer the created version of him, it was Kiya. He shakes his head and falls backwards, fear in his eyes for a moment, the illusion of himself vanishing into thin air. "K-Kiya?! But...you were in the tavern...in that woman's lap." His fear starts to turn into confusion as he looks at her, not understanding what is going on. He bites his bottom lip as he stares at her, terrified that he almost attacked her.

His attack wasn't stopping, she tensed herself readying for a blow eyes shut tight waiting, but none came opening her eyes she saw him stumble back fear and confusion on his face as he fell back on the ground. This man who was usually is such control had lost it, nearly attacked her, what had made him snap? She didn't understand. Dropping to her knees beside him she took his hand in hers eyes locked on his face. "Yes I was in her lap, she needed comfort as much as I did, I hate crowds of people they make me uncomfortable and scared, nearly as much as Sofia who joined me under the table scared out of her mind. Needing comfort as much as I did, we were talking and I hope she can forgive me for leaving so suddenly but well you needed me and I came after you" a flash of guilt shot through her, she could only hope Sofia wasn't angry with her for leaving.

Nodding his head slowly as his senses start to return to him, Yuuichi finds it hard to look at Kiya without feeling ashamed. "Thank you..." He grabs his head and starts rocking a bit, still irritated at the events throughout the day. "This has definitely not been my day...." He reaches out and grabs Kiya, pulling her down on top of him, hugging her close. Finally gaining the confidence to look at her again, Yuuichi stares into her eyes, slowly getting lost for a few moments. "Kiya, may I ask you something?"

Virsat did stop when Jaden dug his feet in. Turning slightly to look at the cat with a bit of a confused expression on his face. "..It doesn't matter...and yes. Of course I would." His brow had furrowed slightly and he stared at Jaden, not quite understanding what Jaden found so wrong about any of it. His lips parted, to say something else when EJ moved past them. It startled Virsat and he reached out to grab EJ's wrist as the man passed. Who would have ever thought that a vampire's movements could be too slow? He actually missed, those fingers curling on open air. His sluggish movement he blamed on being surprised. At least now he didn't have to go downstairs.

"..I guess, it isn't something you'd understand." The hand that had closed on empty air reached up to brush a finger against the mark under his eye, and then it moved to his neck, tugging at the collar he still wore, despite his new found freedom. "I have to do this." Gently, Virsat pulled away from Jaden and moved down the hall, he knocked on the door to the room EJ had just entered.

Her concern for Yuu-kun mounted as she watched him, he looked distraught and she couldn't help but feel it was her fault. She rubbed his hand lightly unable to speak and offering the only comfort she could, what was going on? Did it have something to do with that woman Sofia? Maybe he just didn't like her or something, but still she couldn't bring herself to feel bad for wanting to comfort the woman, and drawing comfort from her as well. "Naoki?" she finally squeaked out right before he grabbed her and crushed her against his chest, sending little butterflies through her stomach at his touch. Heat infused her cheeks a blush forming.. wait he was talking, looking up at him she didn't speak, couldn't trust her voice so she merely nodded. Yes he could as her whatever he wanted, wasn't like she could stop him anyway

EJ drunkenly eyes the door. He actually didnt expect Virsat to come. He grumbled a moment before finally answering. Come on in. He was acting kind of childish. He didnt want to see him but it was like the little mother in his head said that he has to and its the right thing to do. He sat up in the bed and kinda pouted.

Virsat gave Jaden a lingering look before he opened the door and entered EJ's room. Virsat closed the door and locked it behind him. His gaze had been downcast and when he looked up, he flinched slightly at EJ's pout. He had seemed so strong, strong men shouldn't pout, his nose wrinkled slightly. EJ smelled like alcohol. Like a lot of alcohol. Virsat only hesitated a little before moving to the bed, he didn't hesitate when he sank down to sit on the edge. Crimson eyes on EJ, his gaze only slightly faltering. "I..I came to apologize.." He wasn't sure why, but he reached up and quickly removed the collar from around his neck. Placing the leather thing in his lap and tilting his head slightly.

His exposed neck was covered in scars. Bite marks, claw marks, even slight knife wounds. His collar expertly hid them all, there were scars on top of scars and all of them had been made before he had become a vampire. Vampires don't scar. At least, he didn't. "...I am sorry...I did not mean to do anything to upset you.." Patiently, Virsat sat there. Whatever EJ decided to do, he wouldn't fight or resist.

EJ looked away his cheeks a bit rosy. He was actually embarrassed of how he acted. I-I should be the one who says he is sorry. I-jumped to the wrong conclusion. His voice was timid and brushed the hair from his face. I just assumed Jaden took the chance to do what he wanted to do. You are so willing and I knew you wouldnt say no. I-I thought he took advantage of you. He stood up and started to pace. Then when you said that you initiated it, that you needed it, I-I just lost it. It wasnt fair. Me, who finally showed restraint, get pushed to the side by some catboy who hardly knows you or your kind. I fought my desires, I wanted to respect you, but no... I was jealous. It should have been me. His voice became more and more flustered and as soon as he said the last sentence, EJ stopped bead in his tracks. He looked at Virsat with terrified eyes and quickly turned his back to him, not wanting him to see his face. The face, the eyes, it held no secrets. You can tell everything about a person by their eyes if you knew how to look. His head lowered and his chest raised up and down, deeply. He spoke quietly. You shouldn't listen to what I said. I'm drunk and dont really know what I'm saying. Also It might not be a good thing to stay too long. With me being drunk and rather thirsty, I have little control. He kept his back turned. Not only did he not want Virsat to see into his eyes, but he was afraid of looking into his. He would rather hear a pleasant lie than to know a horrible truth.

Virsat sat still, patient. Silently listening to all EJ said. Watching him pace around the room and then finally turn away from. Virsat didn't move, except to place the collar he had taken off on the floor near his feet. He didn't stand or make any movement to indicate he was about to leave. He just sat there, his long hair fall down his shoulders and his white button down shirt very unbuttoned. Virsat licked his lips and leaned back on the bed, propped up on his elbows. Crimson eyes fixated on EJ's back.

"....Besides...I still need someone to protect me...Jaden can handle the humans, I'm sure...but I can feel it in my bones...My master's coven hunts me, I don't think Jaden can protect me from other vampires...I still need your protection, and I will pay whatever price you want for it....I am free...but what is freedom? I don't know what to do unless someone tells me. I can try, but it seems that when I think on my own, people I don't want to upset get upset. Freedom...That word..It holds no meaning for me."

Desmond felt a bit offended when Yuuichi mentioned something about him making a pass at Angil, he would never The girl was like a sister to him. Sighing he continued to cut the vegetables silently as Rue started to talk to Angil.

EJ had his senses on high alert and noticed the movements of Virsat getting comfortable on his bed. He clenched his teeth and refused to turn around. Price, everyone is talking about a price like I'm some big bad mercenary that will rob you of everything you have. To be honest, there is only one true price I ask. Your masters coven, if they are truly the ones who hide in the shadows, then my only request is to stay with you till they come for you. He looks outside through the window. I actually have been looking for them. Well rather I am looking for a person, my twin brother. Our father deemed him the weaker of the two, so he sent him away with another coven. Since my fathers death, I have been looking for him. He turned, now a serious look on his face. He walked to the bed and crawled on it so that he is towering over Virsat. He looked at him with intense, almost predatory eyes. That is my true price. This, however... He bend his elbows so that his whole torso was almost laying on top. He slowly leaned in, as if to kiss him, but instead lightly licked Virsat's lips before quickly withdrawing. An evil grin slowly grew and he shifted onto one arm. With his free arm, he ran his index from just above his hips up his chest and neck, to his chin. He then tilted his head to the side, exposing his now collarless neck. He leaned forward and ran his tongue from the base of his neck to his chin. It was tempting to bite, very tempting. He could almost taste the blood. That drop from before teased him now. He wanted more of it. However, what he wanted more was something else. He leaned down and kissed Virsat's chest before raising up again. A small laugh escaped him. This I will not take. I will never accept it while you give it away so easily. You offer it too cheaply. Your body should be something treasured. That is why I do things the way I do. I dont just take things from people, I wait will they ask for it. You, you dont ask. You offer. So, untill you ask, I shall do nothing.

Virsat had shaken his head slightly and mumbled "Everything has a price.." That brow had creased for a moment as he listened to EJ, and then soon the man was on the bed, hovering above him. Nearly laying atop him. When EJ licked his lips instead of kissing them, Virsat made a soft noise. He had expected a kiss, but the jolt that sent down his spine was equally as pleasant. Every touch sent a chill over his body, a pleasant one. EJ was teasing him, and he couldn't help but relish each touch. When EJ kissed his chest and pulled away, Virsat stared, not quite understandng for a few moments.

EJ's words made him flinch just slightly. "S-something...treasured?" Virsat didn't quite understand the meaning behind that. "...I'm just a used up toy.." His voice was very quiet, and he had fully sit up again. Bending he reached down for the collar, and straighted. Bringing it back to his neck to put it back where it belonged. His voice was still very quiet. "I'm a toy...I only know how to be a toy...Does that mean I always have to be treated cruelly? Why can't a toy belong to someone who isn't cruel? What's the point of being free if I still live in fear? Toys, aren't meant to be ownerless, are they?" Every single time he had said the word 'toy' he had flinched slightly. He hated that word. It hurt to say it. The truth often hurt.

EJ grabbed Virsat's hand that was holding the collar and took it from him. Very well, you still want an owner, then you shall have one. But first, I will have to do away with this. He took the collar in both hands and with all his stringth, he broke it in half. It was actually more difficult than he anticipated. You will be mine now. He said in a 'manner of fact' voice. He grabbed his wrist and bit into it, taking a good amount of blood. He savored it, studded it, codded it. Once he was done he licked the wound to help the healing process. And that is my leash. From now on you can do whatever you want, go wherever you want, but I will still be connected to you. I will be able to feel your emotions, your movements, and if I choose to, I can see through your eyes. His expression became soft and gentle. You will not me my toy however, you will be my treasure, My Prince. I promise to protect you and keep you safe. I will teach you how to be something that is treasured. He stood up and started to pace again, but this time in a more studied way. You are use to rules, so I will need to make some. He thought for a moment. You will be honest with me as I will be honest with you. You must also be honest with yourself. You will have your own belongings, money, and even room if you wish it. I have kept your room in my name so that you may stay in it. You must make your own choices and suffer the consequences of those actions. However, I will always be here for guidance if you need it. He stopped and he had a short pause. And you may only give yourself to those who YOU truly wish to have it. No one has the right to take it, including myself. He turned towards Virsat and knelt infront of him. Those are my rules. Do you accept them?