"I made scrambled eggs with cheese and a bit of chopped onion, bacon, and toast." HE said as he plated the food. He tail still around Tenshi's waist. He was so happy right now. And he couldn't wait for his sister to finally meet Tenshi.

"Mmm...I thought you had made omelets." Tenshi said and smiled lightly as he ran one of his long fingered hands through his hair. he took a plate and moved to the table, sitting down he dug in happily.

"Have never been able to get the hang of omelete's." He said changing back into his human form. "What would you like to drink?" He asked as he made himself a plate. He hummed softly to himself a tune his mother used to sing to him when he was a child. He missed her so much, and always had. The two of them had always been close.

"Orange juice please." Tenshi murmured and let his eyes close as he listened to Zaibu hum softly, "That's pretty...what is it?" He asked and turned his face towards the Naga.

"A song my mother used to sing me when I was little." He said with a small smile. He went and got Tenshi his orange juice and got himself a glass of water. Grabbing his plate he joined Tenshi at the table. "She died when I was still young."

"My condolences...it must have been hard." He murmured, his own parents had passed away a few years ago, but it had still been hard on him when he had lost them. They had been the only ones to not expect anything from him other than to be himself.

"It was, it changed my father. I mean he's never been a fan of humans but... loosing her.. it broke him." He said softly. "Though I didn't realize all that at the time. I just knew it felt as if I had lost both my parents."

Tenshi nodded lightly, "they must have been really close then." He said softly as he ate his breakfast. He smiled lightly at Zaibu. "This is really good. Thank you for making breakfast." He told the Naga and smiled brightly.

"It was my pleasure. I am glad you like it. I found, when I left home, that I truly did enjoy cooking." He said with a smile. He was glad that Tenshi was in his life. He truly loved the man. Even though he knew that he would out live the artist he was still very happy.

Tenshi smiled lightly as he finished his breakfast and sat back in his chair and waited for Zaibu to finish his own meal.

Zaibu watched him for a moment. "What's on your mind?" He asked as he started to clean up. He stayed in his human form for the time being, not wanting to trip Tenshi if he choose to get up. He kissed the top of his lovers head.

"Mmm...nothing really...just thinking about finishing the baby naga downstairs...are you guys born through eggs?" He asked curiously, he did not know after all, he had just thought the item a part of his imagination and legends until the previous afternoon.

"Yes we are," Zaibu said with a smile. "We are born in a hatchery, though royalty as a separate space." He said. "There are nagas whose job it is to take care of and guard the eggs." He was glad to have somebody to share all this with. He was so glad he didn't have to hide anymore.

"I would love to share my work with your kind." Tenshi said softly as he made his way to his work shop. The hatching Naga looked like it was covered in the egg slime as it sat up for the first time. Tenshi smiled lightly as he ran his fingers over the delicate parts of the piece.

"Sadly many of my kind wouldn't accept you. Humans have been hunting Naga for centuries. I just wish it could be different." He said as he stood in the doorway to Tenshi's work room. "Though, maybe, my sister can help bring about a change when she becomes queen."

Tenshi thought about it for a moment and shook his head, "Any human that was told would have to be screened first...if your existence was revealed to the wrong person they would try to hunt you down. Thinking on it I do not think that our kinds will ever be able to fully integrate. Human's are greedy pigs." Tenshi murmured and took hold of a scalpel so he could continue on his hatching Naga.

"I think sometimes it's more then greed. I have noticed that many humans are afraid of what is different." He said watching Tenshi's hands sculpt the clay. "Though I do hope my sister will at some point visit and meet you." He knew his sister would like Tenshi and that Tenshi would like his sister.


(had you named his sister?)

((I have not named her))
Tenshi's eyes lit up "I get to meet another one?" He asked excitedly and set his tools down for the moment and trned towards Zaibu.

"Maybe, once my father is gone. I am sure she'll come by to let me know." He said. He went to him and kissed his cheek. "I am going to run into town to grab some things, need me to pick you up anything?" He asked hugging him.

Tenshi thought for a moment then shook his head. "My next clay shipment should be here soon..." He paused and picked up one of his tools and ran his fingers along the edge. "I could use some more blades...these are getting to dull." He said and held out the exacto knife handle first to show Zaibu what he wanted.

"I know where to get those." He said with a smile. "What about a cane? I know we hadn't gotten you a new one before I left to go home." He said kissing Tenshi's neck softly.

Tenshi smiled up at Zaibu happily, leaning his head to the side before he gently pushed Zaibu away, they were down in his work space after all, and he did not wish to start something here. "I could use another one, I have the spare that I had, but I would need one to replace that one." Tenshi said and slowly picked up his tools to finish the baby naga.

"I'll pick it up while I'm out." He turned to leave then turned back. "Oh I was wondering if there were any foods you're allergic to or just don't like. I would hate to make you something you wouldn't or couldn't eat." He said as he watched him work. He also planned to pick up some fragrant flowers while he was out too as a surprise for Tenshi. He'd also pick up a bottle of wine, even if Tenshi didn't drink it he would. Wine was one of his guilty pleasures.

"Shell fish. I'm severly allergic, so shell fish is out." Tenshi said and smiled at Zaibu, "And I dislike peas, I refuse to eat those." He grumbed and made a face. His parents had frequently tried to get him to eat them as a child.

"No peas and shellfish. Got it." He said with a smile. "I'll be back in a bit." He kissed his cheek before heading out. He walked up the street towards town. When he gets near he senses he's being followed. He takes in the scent of the air. It's a naga, who would be here and why?