Zoruna<br/><br/>Chris leaned into Aki as he was pulled back into his arms. Rolling his eyes until he was forced to look at him. Hissing but wasn't really angry when Aki spoke. Narrowing his eyes and growled back. "Yeah yeah I got it. I got it. Now let me track down that man." He said. Pulling Aki close and kissed him. Then pulled away. "As well snap out of it. That bitch ain't worth the emotional havoc you let her play upon your soul. And...I believe Vince smells like he is sitting in one place still as a statue." He pulled free of Aki. "And...thanks man." He smirked a bit. "I know you don't mind but to be honest I wasn't sure how much I could control myself. I didn't want to hurt you or anyone else." he looked upstairs. "Especially not you what with that crush I think Vince is developing on you." He looked at Hikari. "Thank you Hi-chan." He walked towards the door. Stopping and looked at Aki. "Send some of your boys with me to help me track down the man who is using a specialized drug in his veins to affect vampires? To cause intense and uncontrollable hunger and crazed state of mind. Pretty please?" He said in a playful but hopeful voice. Looking at Reno and Rude. "Them?" He said. Giving Aki the puppy dog eyes. He was smirking though. A side effect of the drug being if you did manage to get out of that state you were left in a very playful state instead.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki kissed him back slightly then gave a small upturn of his lips. Not much more though. When Charlie ever came around, he put himself in a shell and let everything she did bounce off and he only saw it through a haze. It took a while to come out of it though.<br/><br/>Aki looked to Reno and Rude who came upstairs at some point. "Go with him, please."<br/><br/><br/>They nodded and walked over to Chris, "Get better, Aki-sama."<br/><br/>Aki pat Chris on the head. "Be safe." Then he turned around and went back upstairs to Vince. He walked up to Vince and hugged him again, burying his face in Vince's hair. He mumbled into Vince's hair, "Brivariith?"<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Chris looked at them. "Reno want to drive?" He asked. He was feeling like such a playful goofball. To an extent normally he could be somewhat playful. He shook his head. "These after effects are almost as bad as the effects." He muttered. Going out of the place and took the guys.<br/><br/>Vince sat stone still while he listened for the sound of someone approaching. During that time he had seen Brian jump out the window at the end of the hall. Having sat down near the doorway and leaned out hearing the door open. He hadn't heard most of what Brian had said. Just the I'll be right there. He stood up hearing Aki come up the stairs. He looked for Aki and watched him walk up to him. He wrapped his arms back around Aki when he hugged him. Flushing a bit as he noticed Aki's face had buried in his hair. "Brivariith? Oh! Brian. He received a phone call. Only thing I caught on his end is I'll be right there. Then he opened the window at the end of the hall and jumped out of it." He said. Holding Aki as he wanted the guy to feel better. He kind of felt sad because Aki wasn't seeming himself. It was weird and confusing because it was impossible to know what Aki was feeling because he was all distant and blank faced. He looked at Aki. "Is there anything I can do to bring that smile back for you?" He asked softly. Genuinely wanting Aki to feel better. He laid his head on Aki's chest.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>"Sure, yo'!" Reno jumped to the drivers seat and got in. He revved the engine and sped.<br/><br/>Aki nodded into Vince's hair about Brivariith's absence. He blinked at being asked if there was anything that could be done to bring back his smile. Aki didn't know any, but time.<br/><br/>Aki picked Vince straight up and had Vince wrap his legs around his waist, then walked back to his office. He sat down with Vince in his lap after moving Vince's legs so he wouldn't sit on them. Aki buried his face in Vince's hair again as he whispered, "Just stay right here with me... please..." Aki leaned back into the couch, but continued to be soothed by Vince's scent.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince blinked but moved his arms to around Aki's neck. Wrapping his legs around Aki's waist. He laid his head on Aki's shoulder. He moved his legs and they rested on the sides of Aki's hips. He snuggled in close to Aki. "Alright. I won't move unless you tell me to. I'll be right here with you." he said softly. Letting Aki's keep his face buried in his hair. "She is really wrong Aki. Everyone has someone. Sometimes people have more than one someone. People that come into your lives when you need them most. Least that is what my mom used to tell me." He said in a warm but soothing voice. "You are my friend and those I let close I don't ever leave. Doesn't matter if I always agree with what they do or not...so long as they don't hurt me or betray my trust...my friendship is forever. Chris taught me that when I was young. That if you let someone into your life you should always stick with them...even if they try to push you away." He laid his head against Aki's neck and chin. He smiled a bit. "I like that you are so warm. Make me feel safe and cozy." He said. His form snuggling in closer.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>'Vince feels safe in my arms...? No one except Mirawan, Chris, Hikari, and Reno have ever said that...' Aki blinked a few times before his lips twitched in a semblance of a smile. Aki ran his fingers through Vince's hair and hummed their waltz song. His other hand ghosted up and down Vince's back.<br/><br/>Hikari stood and held out her hand to Arnia, "Want to dance again?"<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince looked at Aki and then closed his eyes. Rather comfy right where he was. His cheeks flushing again as Aki's hand went up and down his back. He just relaxed and listened to the sound of Aki breathing. He meant what he said. When he was against Aki's warmth he felt warm, cozy and most importantly safe. It was a strange feeling that he at the moment wasn't going to take the time to think on it for the moment. He was starting to get sleepy as it was getting late. He was fighting it to stay awake. He wanted to be there to help Aki like Aki helped everyone else. He held onto Aki still. As he started to fall asleep one hand fisted in the business jacket and the other found its way into Aki's soft hair. He blinked to try and wake himself back up. Letting out a cute yawn.<br/><br/>Arnia took ahold of Hikari's hand. She began dancing with Hikari. She looked at Tamaki. "Wanna dance with us Tamaki?" She asked with a smile.~<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Tamaki chuckled and stood. "Of course."<br/><br/>Aki ran his fingers from Vince's hair to over Vince's cheekbones. "Go to sleep. I'll be here when you wake." He studied Vince's face with his fingers as his other hand continued going up and down Vince's back. Aki's eyes half mast staring at Vince, his lips curled at the corners.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince lifted his head for a second. A cute sleepy look on his face. "Okay. You sleep too Aki." He said softly. He closed his eyes and nuzzled Aki lightly as he fell asleep. Aki smelled good and he was soooo warm. He pressed in closer. Moving his legs and turn them to the side. Moving his arms and they rested on Aki's chest. He snuggled in close and laid all curled up in Aki's lap. Falling asleep without much issue.<br/><br/>Arnia cheered and began dance with Hikari. Letting Tamaki into their dance.<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki stood behind his desk with his back to the room, watching Vince, Hikari, and Arnia sing along to the radio as they played a board game. Aki turned his head to the right slightly to glance over his shoulder at Bryan.<br/><br/>"You have no doubt about them?"<br/><br/>"None."<br/><br/>Aki looked back down at the three. "Then start the plan. Recruit Oxford and have him turn coat for Arnia. Then destroy that business from the inside out."<br/><br/>"Any of your's joining?"<br/><br/>"I have some that are willing to lend a hand. Text me the time and place and they will be there."<br/><br/>"Alright. May Mother Moon watch over you."<br/><br/>"May the stars guide you."<br/><br/>Bryan left. Aki sighed as he watched Bryan walk out of the bar. His gaze returned to Vince. Reno had joined them with Rude watching at a distance talking with Aspen as Tamaki was walking to also join their game. 'Wonder where Chris and Brivariith are?' He mused.<br/><br/>He turned away from the scene and sat at his desk. He opened his computer and began to search the Internet for reviews on several establishments. He immediately lost track of time as he did his research.<br/><br/><br/>Zoruna<br/><br/>Vince looked at Arnia and Hikari. He was singing with them but much softer than the two girls. Arnia was singing the loudest. He smiled and rolled the dice. The game was quite fun. He hadn't played this game in a long time. Still playing with Hikari and Arnia it was just really fun. He continued playing for awhile. The girls beat him two games in a row. Then he won. He had even beat Reno and Tamaki. He got a phone call from a phone he had started forgetting he even carried on him. He got up and walked off to answer it. "Hello? Mary? What? You are in town? Oh thats awesome! You got a job at that big law firm. That is really cool. Yeah we can get together on Monday to celebrate. It is good to hear from you. Alright by." He was so excited. Chris was off at some vampire meeting thing Leonardo had dragged him off to. So the only person he could tell about his childhood friend being in town was Aki. He practically flew up the steps in excitement. Throwing open the front door and ran to in front of Aki's desk. "Guess what Aki? My childhood friend Mary is going to be in  town. We're going to meet on Monday. She is a partner in the big law firm in upper town Tokyo. I haven't seen her in years. We kept in touch by email and phone. I'm so excited." In fact he was so excited he was cutely bouncing in place a bit. He looked at Aki curiously. How long had Aki been up here all by himself?<br/><br/><br/>Tenshi<br/><br/>Aki looked up and slid his notebook into the top draw without drawing any notice to it and closed his laptop. He leaned back and chuckled, "That sounds wonderful, Vince." Aki stood and walked around the desk, "Is she staying with you or would you like me to get her a place I own for her stay?"<br/><br/>Aki pulled Vince into a hug and buried his face in Vince's hair. "Mmmmm... I'm hungry. Shall we see Hi-chan and have her fix something or get take out?"<br/><br/>Aki was almost through with the plans, but he'd have to coordinate with Vince's friend coming down. He ran his left hand's fingers through Vince's hair and his right hand on Vince's lower back, his thumb making small circles.