Tenshi<br/><br/>Elizabeth gave Chris a wide smile, "I know." She got out of the car and headed towards the shop, "I always wondered why he'd let me because I know a few dragons and I... talked to them about dragon behavior and rituals so I wouldn't do something entirely wrong and send Brian off. They told me a lot like about wings, tails, mates, courting, and behavior. Amongst other things of course, but those were always the main ones. I was so worried after being with Brian for a while and he deviated from what little I knew and as soon as Brian had left for his group I called one of my friends all freaked out. I was so worried someone may have drugged Brian or something, but then they told me that he must have saw me as a potential mate and would deviate from some behaviors. And if I didn't take advantage of it like some idiots, it would be a sign to Brian's dragon that I was trustworthy and just worthy in general. Especially if I acted in a way that made both of them happy. I had fallen to my knees with happy tears running down my face because it was our first year anniversary that it happened. I didn't want that night to be a mistake because of drugs or something, I was so relieved. Aki had actually came upon me right after I hung up, tear tracks still on my face. And oh he wanted to kill Brian, even if he didn't know who he was Aki's first thought was that someone hurt me so he pulled me in his arms and rocked me. Saying everything's going to be okay. I ended up laughing and said everything was. I was crying happy tears. Aki had collapsed back and put his face in his hands moaning about women and how he'll never understand us." This whole time Elizabeth had led them to the section they needed, ignoring the stares. She got pads and the underwear version, thick because it was unsure until the third or fourth cycle if you were truly a heavy or light bleeder. "I'm getting thick because until Vince's third or fourth cycle you won't really know how heavy a bleeder... she is. Thickness if you stick with brand and type everything is color coded. Type meaning wings or not or underwear. Wings wrap around the underwear for peace of mind. The color rarely changes for each thing. Like this yellow-orangish color for thick with wings and without. I'm also getting both regular and underwear versions so... she can try them out and see which she prefers. Just look for the words thick, thin, wing, wingless, underwear." She pointed out where the words were on several packs and gesturing to the designs on the packets for wings and wingless. "This brand in the dark blue bag is the most trusted by far, price is worth it. So don't worry about that. Do we need to get non-prescription mydol or something for... her just in case?"<br/><br/>Aki smiled softly and arched his back slightly so his tail could form. It was a deep red with strong scales and spikes along the top middle that in dragon form went up his spine as well, another reason for their harness. He used it to get the soap, drop in in Vince's lap, and then a rag. He let his tail flop and hang out of the tub/shower. "Vince we are already showing you the signs of getting possessive and protective right now... it's why we are here and not at your apartment or the bar. This apartment is isolated, already has security, and has a balcony for aerial getaways... and earlier... in the kitchenette and me running out of the apartment... Someone was coming here and they would have hurt you because your an unknown and close to me... also because they had hurt Tamaki who I also am protective over." Aki looked at Vince, "It's why one of us has barely left your sight or at least you from ours... Now you don't have to worry about being gentle or not. They are sturdier than they look, my wings. All are with a few exceptions being water dragons and pups." Aki's wings gave a little flutter, but otherwise didn't move. Aki was letting Vince have control of the situation despite the fact that touching of wings was a major thing in dragon society. The tail also, but less severe than the wings. Wings are highly sensitive to touch, despite their sturdiness. It was something only mates did. Aki didn't care though. He saw Vince as his little mate, and hopefully it would happen. Though if Aki was only able to be his friend and see Vince's face light up. It'd be worth it just to be there.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Chris looked at her and listened as she spoke. "You must also keep in mind Elizabeth that Brivariith is not a normal dragon. He is the oldest living and possibly the last of the Drakkens. He is the last of the pure bloods. So even though Aki is a carrier of the Drakken genetics...Aki is not a Drakken. Brivariith's behavior will also deviate some from a regular dragon because he is what is called a demonic dragon. They are dragons but they tend to sometimes have demonic traits such as being more willing to submit to a mate or potential mate yet the dragon of him is the strongest." He said softly.<br/><br/>"I do happen to know that Brivariith seems to like his neck massaged as well. Especially in his Drakken dragon form. You have to be careful because of the spikes but I'm certain it is a good turn on spot because in his human form I noticed it was a hot spot." He said with a chuckle. "He would also probably like the spikes on his Drakken form stroked or rubbed. Though that is about the limit of what I know about Drakkens." He said with a chuckle.<br/><br/>Listening to her as she continued. "Indeed it is why Brivariith has been steadfast loyal to you no matter how far or how long you were apart. Though he did go underground for awhile and Aki and I thought he was dead. He wasn't but I honestly didn't know if you were aware if was dead or alive. It crossed my mind that you would be upset by this. Yet you didn't even seem to be upset. That alone should have been a red flag that you knew something we didn't." He said with a chuckle of amusement.<br/><br/>He listened as she continued. Snickering a bit. "That would have been a long drawn out battle in which they'd have knocked each other out but there would be no real winner." He said with a light laugh. He was trying to ignore the stares.<br/><br/>Listening to and observing everything that Elizabeth was informing him on these pad things. He really ended up rubbing the back of his head off and on. His face actually getting a pale peach hue to it every now and then. "I must say this is the most awkward thing I have ever ever had to do." He said with a chuckle of amusement. He looked at her. "I dunno. Do you think we should? He is on a powerful pain prescription. Neproxin or something. It is a type of midol really high power stuff." He was whispering to keep others from hearing. "Um...hmm...I dunno. This is not exactly my forte." He said with a laugh.<br/><br/>â€œYou should bet Brivariith some charcoal. When I was taking care of Aki when he was younger it was something I noticed he enjoyed eating. It helps their internal fire or something. Either way they enjoy it.â€ He smiled at her. â€œI know you are the perfect mate for Brivariith and Iâ€™m certain from what youâ€™ve said and what Iâ€™ve observed he does too.â€<br/><br/>Vince took the wet rag and soap and began sudsing up the rag. Looking at Aki in surprise and confusion. He hadnâ€™t realized that but thinking on it...it actually made a lot of sense. It explained a lot of things. He listened to him speaking. He frowned a bit as he heard why he wasnâ€™t at his apartment but a moment later smiled. He understood their reasoning. He didnâ€™t have to completely like it but he understood it. He just hoped he could go back to his apartment eventually. He liked his little hide away hole. It was something he had earned the money for and bought. It was his first purchase and it had made him feel very successful. â€œI see...â€ He said softly.<br/><br/>He looked at Aki in surprise when he explained about earlier and the kitchenette. â€œHurt me? Why? I didnâ€™t do anything to them. That doesnâ€™t make sense why you would hurt someone just because they were close to someone. Well...Iâ€™m glad you guys care about me so much. It makes me feel happy but at the same time the protective possessiveness is a bit puzzling and at times annoying but I still appreciate it. It lets me know I am cared about.â€ He said with a smile. â€œSo Iâ€™m okay with it. Wonâ€™t always be happy about it but I will always appreciate it.â€<br/><br/>He listened to Aki as the subject changed to his wings. Smiling and his eyes seemed to sparkle as he was really excited about helping Aki wash his wings. He liked touching them and now Aki was letting him do it. He knew before the guy had just tolerated his innocent touches. Now he could actually touch them with permission. He moved and began scrubbing on Akiâ€™s wings. Scrubbing the scales with the very soapy rag. â€œI like how your scales feel. They are smooth yet sturdy and strong. It is a strange but amazing contrast. That they are hard but so smooth they almost feel soft.â€ He said softly. Moving his hand with the rag across the wings slowly as he scrubbed the scales. â€œThank you for letting me touch them.â€ He said with a smile. He liked Akiâ€™s wings a lot but he didnâ€™t know the meaning or importance behind this action. He just knew he got to touch the awesome wings and help Aki. He continued scrubbing at the scales. Moving across the long large wings carefully but firmly. He was going to make them shine. Least he hope to. His eyes sparkled as he was filled with excitement, delight, and happiness at being able to do this.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Elizabeth smiled at Chris. "I know that all now. Brian had come back to find Aki asleep in my bed as I was doing paperwork on the couch. He had... just broke it off with an ex and was devastated at what they said to him in the end. He needed someone to talk to, but he was willing to put it aside and go kill for me. Brian got a look on his face from Aki's scent on me I believe, so I told him. I told him I had been confused and worried and Aki came in on me crying. Aki had hugged me and had threatened him. I told Brian it had been cute, but Aki was more of a brother than anything. Despite species difference. Brian seemed to calm at that and said he'd explain later, he just held me as I did paperwork. Probably trying to get Aki's scent off of me." She chuckled, "We will get her that midol and stop by the other store to get underwear." She picked up three bottles of different mydols, "Check those with what you know about his medical history. I'll get us a place in line."<br/><br/>Aki smiled softly and thought of that Volde-what's-his-face in a pink tutu. "We know that at times it's not appreciated, but it's instinct and primal behavior so we don't fight it, just the intensity in which we show it. If you were mine or Brivariith's mate then you wouldn't see anyone but me or Brivariith. Not even Chris could come close, or Elizabeth and she's a submissive... You do know that term in accordance to relationships and animals yes?" Aki didn't want Vince to think he was insulting Elizabeth or anyone though Aki's tail had a mind of it's own literally, aka Magarish, because he found it wrapping around Vince's waist lightly. He didn't even bat an eyelash over it, it was normal. Despite the fact Vince was on his lap and glued to him because the warmth helped him. Aki caught onto that fact earlier. Aki chuckled, but kept an eye on his tail so Vince didn't get hurt by a spike. His wings fluttered again softly. Aki just watched Vince and was content with his smile. Aki began to purr, and he didn't notice. It was low, but it could be heard over the water and felt easily.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Chris looked at her. "Did Brivariith ever tell you he is Aki's older cousin and that up until recently Aki didn't know this? That he is all that remains of Aki's entire family?" He asked softly. "It was something I suspected but wasn't certain of. I didn't want to tell Aki my suspicions and get his hopes up. Only for me to be wrong and him get hurt. Brivariith never said anything until a few weeks ago. In his own way he was trying to protect his cousin. Some group of nomads have been picking off the Drakkens over the centuries. He just didn't want Aki hurt. Still...I am happy that Aki now knows and that they can be a family again." He said softly. He snickered as she continued. "There was no probably to it Elizabeth. That was his intentions entirely." He was amused by this. He looked at the Midol's and put one back because it contained an ingredient he wasn't certain would mesh well with his adopted son's chemistry. He then followed her over to the check out line. He nodded his head. "The family relation is part of what led to his actions though. Even though nobody knew it at that point in time. Unless he told you I mean." He put the items on the counter and avoided looking at the clerk woman. Who was staring at him in curiosity. He cleared his throat and paid when it was all rang up. Taking the bags and looked at Elizabeth. "Need to stop anywhere on the way back?" He asked curiously.-<br/><br/>Vince looked at him as he smiled and smiled more himself. He went back to washing the scales and watching them start to shine and be all sudsy. He listened to Aki as he spoke. He looked at him but continued to wash across each of Aki's wings. "Not even Chris would be allowed to come close? Why?" He echoed in puzzlement. He didn't understand why that would be. He listened as he continued. Nodding his head. "The one they love deeply and are partnered with until death do them part. Kind of like marriage just nature style. Or it can mean they are loyal to each other and only will date or be together with that one person." He said softly. "Submissive I believe is basically the one who is the girl in the relationship." He looked off as that was something he wanted one day. Marriage. He wanted to be the one going down the aisle or standing up front but either way he would be happy. It was his mother's fault he thought of things like that. She had been extremely romantic and planted things in his head at any early age. He was almost done sudsing up Aki's wings.<br/><br/>He blinked as he felt something wrap around his waist. Tilting his head and looked down to see the spiked tail around his waist. He wasn't worried because he knew Aki would make sure he didn't get hurt by it. He smiled and sudsed up the top of Aki's wings. He was staying pressed into Aki's warmth as much as he could while getting every inch of Aki's wings. He looked up at Aki curiously as he began to purr. "Why are you making that noise Aki?" He asked curiously. He felt oddly relaxed by the sound though. He soon was finished sudsing up Aki's wings. He lowered the rag to his lap and closed his eyes. Just leaning back into Aki. "All sudsy Aki." He said softly. The warmth almost put him to sleep. He couldn't even feel the pain anymore. It was there but it was numbed by the intense warmth Aki gave off. He had a big happy smile. He got to touch Aki's wings and wash them. That had been a happy and excitingly wonderful experience. He snuggled into Aki and just listened to the purring and the falling of the water. His eyes closing as he stayed smiling.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Elizabeth giggled. "I didn't know about it, though I did know about them being hunted. I'm glad it's come out though, so they have each other and you. I knew he was going under those years ago and deep in the black markets and his group, I wasn't that worried to be honest. A coded message every now and then made it's way to me, and even if it just said 'I'm fine' it made me happy." She smiled, "Just for the underwear and I believe you can handle that on your own yes?"<br/><br/>Aki chuckled, "A dragon's mate is there most sacred thing. There is a deep bond between the two, a ritual is done for the mating which is why it's such a particular thing. It connects the mates together in body, mind, and spirit. Including the inner dragon, which if you read true texts like the ones I have, it's also referred to as inner flame. Magarish is my minds physical manifestation of my inner flame, the warmth you love so much. It's all connected. A dragon's power is there inner flame, their inner dragon. It's why magick users like us so much. Back when they'd kidnap a dragon to try and harness the inner flame and when they occasionally got access they could control fire or use powerful spells. It killed the dragon though. Our spirit, our soul, is powered by that inner flame so by connecting body, mind, and spirit with your mate. Your mate is connected to your inner flame. That is why pain and sickness are not taken lightly and when the possessiveness comes in because that inner flame once you mate can heal the mate but their are some consequences to doing that. Ergo the seclusion. Magarish would come to the forefront as I would be pushed back and the flame would be utilized to heal my mate. The seclusion keeps Magarish and my mate safe, but also those who'd dare to come near. The flame would be with the mate so we couldn't use fire to hurt the enemies, so friends and family would protect the secluder's but never enter for fear of the wrath of the flame. A sacred thing to all dragons." Aki paused for a second, "By submissive I do mean the mate that isn't the leader, that wants to be held and protected, to not have to always be independent and lead, have someone else take the mantle and just lay back for a while. A dominant like myself does have those urges at times, but a sub more so. And a woman can be a dom, but it is a way to look at it yes."<br/><br/>Aki's tail squeezed Vince's waist a little before just being a dead weight again. Aki blinked, noise? Then he heard it and blushed. His face going red. Aki brought a hand up to cover his face and turned his head to the side, "Ah that... haven't heard it in decades I almost forgot I could make it..." Embarrassing at times, though it was important, "It's a purr that shows how content and unthreatened I feel. If I felt we weren't safe, no matter how content, I wouldn't purr. It's also a noise along with a few others reserved for mates and pups. It tells without words that everything is fine or will be. Amongst other things." When his blush calmed down he wrapped his arm around Vince and moved his tail so it didn't get squished between Aki and Vince so he didn't have to stab himself with his own spikes. They hurt damnit.<br/><br/>Aki looked down at Vince, "After I wash my tail and rinse off we can get out, so don't fall asleep unless your okay with me undressing you and putting you in some random pajamas." Aki picked up the washcloth and ran it along his tail and between spikes. He finished quickly and stood with Vince bridal style. He let his wings and tail stay under the spray until there were no suds going down the drain. He turned off the water and stepped out carefully. Still purring too. His tail grabbed a towel and dropped it on his head before getting another. Aki sat Vince on the counter and started to dry him off with the new towel. Aki's wings flapped a little in the bathroom like a cat or dog shaking water out of their fur. His tail just swayed behind him. Once Aki dried Vince without taking his clothes off, he dried his hair and chest before picking Vince up and and walking into the bedroom. He put Vince at the bottom of the bed and got clothes for them.<br/><br/>Aki changed into some sweats before kneeling before Vince with some pants and a shirt. Not sure if Vince wanted to change himself or if he was too tired.