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</div></div><br/><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'">Luca constantly looked over at Aries, his stomach twisting with worry. It was worse when the vampire paused and looked as if he were about to be sick. Was it the fight with the hunters? Luca wasn't sure. He lengthened his stride, wanting to be within the safety of the hotel at least before he stopped and questioned Aries. Climbing the steps to the doors, he burst through, passing under the lights and feeling heat wash over him from the air inside. The man at the counter looked them over warily. Luca managed to secure them a room, despite how the old man didn't seem to want to at first. <br/>
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Luca led Aries to the second floor via, taking the stairs to get there. It didn't take him long to find the room he'd been given a key card for. He unlocked the door and let Aries enter first, moving right behind the vampire. When the door shut, he threw the lock and the deadbolt up top. He even contemplated moving some of the furniture in front of the door just in case, but he resolved to do that after he'd assessed Aries.<br/>
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"Aries?" Luca called softly. He came across the room and took Aries by his shoulders, gently turning him to face Luca. "What's wrong? Is it the hunters? I told you I would take responisbility, didn't I?" He brushed at Aries' face softly. He offered a small smile. "And you protected me, you did the right thing, Aries. Thank you for protecting me." He curled his fingers under Aries' chin and lifted so he could better reach the vampire's lips. He leaned in slow, wanting to give Aries a gentle kiss in the hopes it would help the vampire relax.</span>