Originally Posted by blueblackrose

Feeling Cináed’s tension Roshan placed her hand gently on his shoulder. Looking the woman over she couldn’t help, but to chuckle as Anubina bowed her head apologizing. “So there are elementals like that too? Now why couldn’t my partner have been more like her instead of the stubborn hard headed temperamental hot headed grumpy lion?” She wore a Cheshire cat like grin as her partner whirled around to glare at her.

Cináed growled as he whirled around to meet the woman’s eyes with a deadly glare. “Because only an elemental like me could handle having a partner like you. You stubborn hard headed temperamental willful woman.” The two exchanged a few more insults, which was common for them before he finally had enough. The fact that Roshan showed interest in stopping the woman he growled at her. “Fine, go do what you want, but if you aren’t back soon I will come hunting you.”

The male had managed to rile her and she needed some space. Otherwise they would end up fighting for real…well more for real than they had been. Such was their relationship as partners. They both loved and hated each other. “I will! Don’t bother Cin. I can take care of myself.” Her words were filled with anger, but it did make her a little happy to know he cared enough to come looking for her. She disappeared from the man’s sight going after Anubina.

Spotting the woman ahead she picked up her pace. “Hey stop. I didn’t mean to scare you back there. Can we talk?” Really she wasn’t sure was she was doing. Normally she stayed away from others, but this was the first time she had met another elemental. Cináed had told her there were others out there.

Cináed found himself pacing slightly now that he was alone. He felt uneasy letting his dear partner have her way, but it would have been more trouble trying to stop her. With a sigh he ran his hand through his hair. “Be safe Roshan.” His eyes watched the direction that both women had left in. Roughly fifteen minutes or so passed before he headed that way himself. In his mind it was much too risky for them to stay separated for too long.

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The tall dark haired man stared at the early morning sky. It had been nearly a week since his partner, Alister, left him to return home to take care of some urgent business. He supposed such was the life of a royal. Of course he was one of the few that knew Alister was one of the royal family and not just merely his partner. Reflecting a bit it seemed kind of funny. It was actually his first encounter with the man that got him to even consider being an elemental hunter for The King. Those were fun times back then and things were still pretty interesting and fun. Shaking his head he pushed those thoughts away. Now wasn’t the time to think of all of that, he needed to focus since just before his partner left they had lost the track of the elemental pair they had been tracking.

With a grumble Rufio moved to the stream to wash up a bit before having breakfast. The cool water was refreshing as he splashed some on his face after removing his eye patch revealing his dual colored eyes. Once finished he shuffled through his pack to find a small loaf of bread, there wasn’t much left of it, but it would do for now since all that was left other some dried meat. Hunting for food would have to be one of his priorities today. As he sat under a tree eating he watched the forest around him, listening. For the most part everything seemed fine. There were no strange noises or odd silence. Satisfied that he was truly alone he let himself relax a bit. After all he was sure that it was going to be a long day.

Once finished with his meal he sled his eye patch back into place, covering his red eye. Yes, today would be a good day for the Azure Ghost go hunting for both Elementals and for food. He gathered his belongings and set out to get the tasks at hand complete.

Originally Posted by Kiyoto

For the moment, Kuro was keeping his distance. He was making sure preparations were in order and ready to go for their move. It was something he typically did, take care of all of the little details to make sure things went perfectly, so Abraham did not have to worry about them. Speaking of which, he should be heading back to find the other. Two years his minor, he could never leave the younger man alone for long. He sighed a bit, running a hand up to smooth back his hair a bit, before adjusting his glasses. He should be up by now, or at least he hoped so.

Kuro had been awake since nearly dawn, but he was normally an early riser. His partner on the other hand was like a log. Once he was out, unless he chose to wake up, it was pointless to try. A light chuckle escaped his lips, oddly enough, he had grown fond of the other. A poisonous trap within their business, but he had come to peace with such things awhile back. Now, he used his life to protect the other, and help him in his cause. Whether it be simply for money, as usual, or for something more. It was the reason he was in this mess to begin with.

He turned away from his current position, heading back down the street. A light chill in the air for the moment, but he hardly noticed it. He was currently dressed in all black, which might add to his already large and imposing figure. Black pants, with black boots and a black shirt that had the sleeves rolled up to the elbows. His usual black gloves upon his hands, though he had left the blades that went with them back at where they were staying. Even his glasses had a black frame to them. His naturally black hair and silver eyes working with such a look.

It was not as if he was trying to appear like some dark and brooding type. Though he could have a darker personality when desired, he was not a man of moping or the like. If anything, he was in quite a pleasant mood this morning. He merely seemed to gravitate towards darker colors. Lighter ones, especially white, were not his style. Pausing for a moment outside the door to the establishment where he and the other were staying.

A slight frown appeared on his features for a moment, before he opened the door. A few people glanced in his direction, but he ignored it. His mind on something else, as he made his way to the stairs. He went up to their room, in time to hear the words of needing a drink flutter through the wood of the door. He chuckled lightly. So, the other was indeed awake. He lifted a hand to the knob, turning it before he entered the room.

He saw the other standing there, looking over various items. Closing the door behind him, he moved to the window for a moment to glance out it. “Everything is in order, we can go at any time..” his eyes moving back to the other, he thought of making a comment for a moment, teasing the other on his needing a drink. It was on the tip of his tongue, but he held it back for now. Turning his frame fully to the other, he looked at him for a moment longer. A few inches taller than him, he did not have to look down much to do so.

Kuro’s height one of the reasons he stood out a bit in a crowd. Perhaps that was another reason he preferred darker clothes, easier to blend in with. Either way, it did not matter. “Did you sleep well?” he asked instead, swallowing the teasing thought within his mind. They were preparing to embark on something more serious, so such pleasantries might be out of place. Perhaps he was merely over thinking things as usual, he was told he was too serious at times. A man of the mind, it usually did rule in the end a lot. Crossing the room in fluent easy strides, he was soon standing nearly in front of the other.

He had already noted the locket, which could only mean his past had been on his mind. He lifted a hand, placing it on top of the other’s head as a man might do a child. It was half out of affection, and partially to make up for holding his tongue with the teasing just now. Ruffling the other’s hair a bit, he gave a slight smile, “we should head out soon…” he passed him, making his way to a dresser like stand, where a pot of tea and two cups waited, along with all the things one might like to add.