There Was An Attempt [Reyne&BrilliantDays]
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				Title: <strong>There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 06:29:03</strong>
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				<br>The sleeves of the jacket were too tight on his broad shoulders. The collar of the crisp white shirt felt as if it were choking him. And the shoes. God, the shoes kept pinching around his feet and he wanted to roar at how everything on his body felt like an anchor. Standing at the end of the red covered aisle, Elijah stared around at the audience before him. When he had arrived two hours ago with his pack, he had gotten the impression that it would be a traditional bonding ritual. Werewolves had a thing about performing them below the crescent moon, about hunting, games, and mating that were tied down to centuries of tradition. Even though Northern California had its large cities and roads it also had rolling forests that led into Canada. The lands Elijah and his pack ruled over. Or, more importantly, the lands his mother, Talia, ruled over. Talia was the Alpha and she had set up this entire thing.<br><br>He was to be wed to someone he had never met before. Elijah had no idea why or what the details were, he just knew that it was law. He worked in a restaurant, he was a busy cook that planned to open his own place some day. He had more important things to do besides marry strangers. And now, as he stood in front of a mixed congregation, it was probably safe to say that he had better things to do than marry a vampire as well.<br><br>Looking at his mother to his left, she just arched a brow at him as his pale green gaze flashed gold with some panic, but then she just smiled and looked away. Shit, what did this even mean? How could this be happening? Vampires and Werewolves hated each other. They wanted the other to generally die, perish, burn, etc. Elijah had never cared for the war between the two himself, but this was going a bit far. <br><br>Shifting in his suit, he looked up when the large oak doors opened up and he held his breath. How could this be happening? Sure, he was the only wolf of his mother's womb not to be wed. He had a tendency to put work before love and he did not care much for a future that involved raising children or being blissfully in love. Besides, the werewolves had an age old idea that wolves were to be with their mates, the one that made their hearts race and their blood boil.<br><br>He could feel the slight prick of his claws in his right fist and he just grit his teeth. Whatever he was feeling would pass. Yes, he was panicking, but it would...it would be fine. He had given up all of his control and his say. Now he realized it had been a terrible idea and he wanted out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 07:08:20</strong>
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				August had a issue with authority. Like most vampires, particularly those at an age considered to be their prime, he had a hard time obeying direct commands. If anything, hearing an order barked at him made him want to run the other way on principle. It was a trait he had carried with him from his years as a human, however long ago that had been - at some point, his kind stopped counting the days.<br><br>There was, in fact, only one person who could force him into compliance. August hated it, but he knew very well that if Marcus asked anything of him, he had to comply. On a purely primal, chemical level that he could only assume stemmed from their eternal bond as sire and offspring, August had little choice but to obey. He didn't do so blindly, but he did so under the knowledge that if he said no, he wouldn't quite feel right for going against Marcus's will.<br><br>The marriage was to set an example. To pave the way for vampires and wolves to co-exist in some measure of harmony. August suspected that a great deal of it was one big show, but he was in no position to question the reason behind the union. It was already done. They were set to wed in mere minutes; he could already smell the throng of wolves just behind the pair of sturdy oak doors. What he would have given to be home, lounging in luxury, and not about to recite a set of hollow wedding vows. As he lamented his sudden lack of freedom, Marcus approached to assist in buttoning the neckpiece of August's long white gown, after which he led his offspring to the ceremonial hall.<br><br>Witnesses of the ceremony were divided at the middle, with wolves on one side and vampires on the other. August surveyed them for all of a moment as his feet took him down the wide strip of red carpet, before his full attention fell upon the figure at the very end of the aisle. Despite the pressed suit he wore, the wolf appeared every bit the rugged sort that August had come to expect of his kind. Icy blue eyes moved along the length of his body, taking in the masculine shape of the man who would very shortly become his husband.<br><br>August had his objections to the union. But at least, he supposed, the wolf wasn't bad to look at.<br><br>Briefly, the blonde vampire's eyes traveled over to his sire, whose arm held his firmly as they headed for the altar, gaze narrowed in the slightest as though to silently damn him for his part in the marriage. Marcus could only offer an apologetic smile, for they both knew that it simply had to be done. August barely had time to consider that, though, before they stopped within a few steps of Elijah. At this, he supposed he was meant to offer his hand, but he couldn't quite bring himself to do it. He had been raised to hate wolves - now he was expected to marry one.<br><br>"August," the dark-haired vampire at his side muttered quietly, insistently.<br><br>At that, August had no choice, and he finally offered his hand to his future husband.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 07:42:29</strong>
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				<br>His Alpha and his Mother, Talia, had informed Elijah that he was to be marrying a man. Elijah had roared, had screamed, had thrown a table before she had set her teeth so deep in his shoulder that he still bore a mark from it. It was rare that he lost himself in that primal instinct to destroy, but when it happened, only she could calm him down. Eli had to be talked down and then talked to. It had seemed it was to be a necessary evil, a way to join together two packs. He had obviously been lied to for the other "pack" was actually a clan of vampires. At least it had been a man he was to marry and not a woman. At least something of himself had been respected.<br><br>When the doors parted to show a woman, however, he bristled. He was expected to mate with a woman? A being while, clearly beautiful, was no man? He looked at his mother again and even she looked a tad concerned. Talia glanced at him, but then her nostrils flared and her smile was calm again. Gently she mouthed, 'Cross-dresser' and then looked away with a giggle. Well that certainly changed things.<br><br>Looking back to the vampire and the other who held on to the rather beautiful man, Elijah's gaze flickered across both forms, clearly skeptical and very worried. Licking his lips, he met those eyes trained on him and then his brows arched, curious and a tad unsure. When the bride was given to him, he stared down at the pale hand that looked as if it were made of the palest, finest marble. And then his rough, dark hand reached out and took the fingers offered to him. The stranger was cool to the touch and Elijah's own burning warmth was a stark contrast. <br><br>They both looked as if they wanted to be anywhere else, and Elijah could feel the tension. The underlying questions and hatred that came with being who they were. Monsters meant to oppose one another. But the world was changing and their leaders expected a new, grander future. One that did not consist of their people dying from&nbsp; bites or claw marks. Facing one another, Elijah's eyes glanced up at that perfect face, and then away, the brows along his face twitching down and jaw flexing as their "priest" began to speak.<br><br>The ceremony went on with empty words and binding vows, their people depended on them to make it work. Elijah did not know how to handle that. Because he did not love this vampire, he did not feel anything, and that went against everything he had been taught. It did not matter, though. This was his fate. With a golden band he sealed it and slipped the ring onto the other man's finger after reciting his vows.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 08:01:59</strong>
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				August would never get used to the warm sensation of living skin. He must have felt like ice in comparison to the wolf's warmer body. Briefly, he wondered if the cooler temperature of his skin was unpleasant for his intended, because Elijah's body heat was a welcome change. August had gone to bed with plenty of humans in his time, all of them warm, but none of them had the same heat of a young wolf in his prime.<br><br>That, if nothing else, offered August a bit of comfort. But it was short lived, for soon the figure at the altar began to speak - a wolf from Elijah's pack who prattled on about the sanctity of marriage and the bond the two would now share. August would have sooner taken a silver stake to the heart. He had no idea what kind of a man Elijah was. He had no inkling of what the wolf was like, what he expected from their union, or anything of that nature. Hell, he hadn't even known Elijah's name until the "priest" uttered it.<br><br>This was a disaster waiting to happen.<br><br>Regardless, he put up no protest as Elijah slipped the gold band around his finger. Likewise, he didn't balk when he was expected to reciprocate, sliding the wedding band onto the wolf's ring finger. He did, however, feel a gnawing weight at the pit of his stomach when that task was over, and another presented itself.<br><br>"And now, please seal this sacred union with a kiss."<br><br>Had August's heart still beat within his chest, it might have stopped right then and there. When contemplating the notion of marrying a wolf, he hadn't given much thought to the idea that they would be expected to behave like a married couple. With that, he supposed, came such things as romance and sex, but first the kiss to complete their marriage ceremony.<br><br><em>Fuck. Wouldn't a handshake be enough?</em><br><br>Ice blue eyes stared up at the taller wolf, and as the moments ticked by, the tension only built. On the one hand, August wanted to lean up, kiss him quickly, and get it over with. On the other, he had no desire to exchange shows of intimacy with someone who, while attractive, was someone August had no interest in.
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				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 08:14:17</strong>
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				<br>Having never even cared for the human ceremonies in weddings, Elijah felt the entire production was just that. A production. A show with two characters meant to fall for each other and prove everyone wrong. That vampires and werewolves could co-exist and be friends. And while that was most likely true, Eli had no desire to be the person to prove that. And as he held on to his future husband he was pretty sure that the vampire had no desire to be that person either. The rings and the vows were ultimately exchanged. The wolves and vampires stared in awe because they were all sharing a room and not about to kill one another. And oh, wasn't that just nice?<br><br>August was gorgeous, yes, Elijah had never really ever seen someone so...delicate, yet beneath that lied a true strength, an unbreakable steel that he could appreciate. Vampires were of course incredibly tough and resilient. The werewolf side of him appreciated that. However, despite what his instincts said his other side, the part that worried too much, wondered how this was expected to work at all.<br><br>As they face each other and were told to kiss, Elijah took a deep breath. Neither one of them moved and he heard his mother's soft growl. Right then. He would have to...do this. Leaning in, meeting those cold blue eyes, his green ones went a little blank as he closed the distance between them with a soft, quick kiss on those cool lips. He didn't mind the feeling of his skin. Eli was always running hot and he enjoyed cool weather, it was...well, it was nice. But that was all he had drawn from that. Great.<br><br>The priest of theirs pronounced them husband and husband, and then there was applause and Elijah let go of August's hand. "There is a reception," Talia announced, her voice carrying over the heads of many, "Right outside complete with music and food. Please enjoy."<br><br>Elijah glanced over at the blonde vampire, struggling for what to say next or how to approach what they were to be doing for the night.
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				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 08:47:07</strong>
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				Although August's eyes thoroughly enjoyed looking at Elijah, he couldn't quite muster the same enthusiasm in the kiss. In another situation, if he had met the wolf elsewhere, and if for some reason he dubbed it safe to engage in an illicit affair with him, he would have gladly poured all he had into that exchange. Had he any choice, he would have enjoyed it immensely. But forced into it as he was, he gave very little, and he was pleased when it was over. Perhaps Elijah felt the same.<br><br>With the applause of their respective clans in the background, August dropped his hand to his side and peered silently up at his new husband. Like Elijah, he didn't know what to say. Every word that his mind strung together seemed wrong and insincere. They had no choice but to make it work, but for the moment, August was still in a state of shock, and he couldn't bring himself to pretend otherwise.<br><br>It took a surge of inner strength to even regard the wolf with civility. He channeled that as best he could, taking a step to close the gap between them. Awkward as he felt, they were married, and at some point they would have to start acting like it. Best to start sooner rather than later, he supposed. He didn't have to like it, but it had to be done.<br><br>Finally, as the crowd behind them rose to their feet and began to mingle among themselves, August spoke, content in the knowledge that no one else would hear. "No one expects us to be a happily married couple," he murmured. "I'm certain that you have your doubts as well as I do. That in mind, I propose we go to the reception, sit down, and discuss our situation." The courtyard reception would be packed, full to capacity with wolves and vampires alike, but August held out hope that amid the cacophony, they would find some privacy to talk.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 08:58:47</strong>
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				<br>Elijah was a mess of nerves and uncertainty. There was no way to go about this that he knew of. He wished there were ways, a handy guide on how to maneuver an arranged marriage with a stranger who was once your enemy for reasons unknown. Those nerves of his were climbing up his body and his system was buzzing with it. Everyone seemed so very pleased with this arrangement but no one cared to look and see how August was in shut down mode or the way Elijah's hands shook. He had just given his life away for the sake of someone else's peace. Blinking back the black dots in his vision, he took a deep breath. Right, a reception, and then...and then what?<br><br>Turning his head when he heard August speak, he just then realized how close they were and succeeded in not moving away. He just lowered his head and listened to the soft voice that made a suggestion that was well spoken, calming. "Right," He nodded, reaching out, he took August's hand and delivered a tight smile when Marcus and Talia looked away from their conversation and looked at the newlyweds. Leading them out, a petite vampire brought the couple into the wide back yard where lights and tents dangled and where a classical group of musicians played a gentle melody.<br><br>Their seat was at the center of a wide, white oak table. He pulled out August's seat and then took the one next to the vampire. People were walking out, laughing and talking. Even some of the werewolves were mingling. Why did it take a wedding to do that? Shaking his head, he looked over to August and ignore the server who set down the wine.<br><br>"I'm Elijah Cole...just, formally wanted to do that." Licking his lips, he looked away, "I guess we should talk about...um. What is expected of us and what we actually want?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 09:15:34</strong>
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				It seemed that Elijah was at least somewhat willing to play along for appearance's sake, for soon he reached out to take August's hand once more. This time, the vampire didn't bristle. He even held onto his new husband's hand in turn, before nodding once and turning to follow him outside to the courtyard where their wedding reception awaited.<br><br>The evening was bright with the light of the moon overhead, illuminated further by strings of lights that turned the lavish courtyard into an elegant gathering place. Tables draped in finery sat in a neat circle, with a space in between for dancing. Waiters puttered about to set out appetizers for the wolves; August's kind settled for drinks, having no real need for sustenance other than blood from veins of the living.<br><br>Settling into his seat, August gave Elijah his full attention. It seemed only fair to offer him that. "August Bennington," he offered in turn. The surname was not his own. He had, in fact, taken Marcus's last name after abandoning his human life. He wasn't entirely certain if August was aware of his relation to Marcus, but decided it was a conversation best left for another time. That night was for learning about each other.<br><br>"I believe," he said in a markedly calm tone of voice, "that we already know what is expected of us. You and I are to set an example for the others. As such, I would ask that any issues we have with each other be kept in private." The last thing anyone needed was to see them not get along. He knew just as much as anyone that all it would take was one major mistake, and their clans would see the marriage as a failure, an excuse to continue feuding.<br><br>"What we want from this is another matter. As of this moment, I have no idea what you might want from me. Perhaps you would have preferred to marry a woman - I simply don't know."
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 09:30:06</strong>
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				<br>August Bennington. Well, it was a nice name. Elegant and strong, and different. Elijah had to keep those thoughts away, just because he was a werewolf did not make him less. In the end, they were both predators really. Vampires went for sustenance and werewolves...went for the thrill in sinking their teeth into soft flesh when the moon's call was far too strong. <br><br>The entire set up outside was elegant, nice. It was clearly well put together, he wondered if a werewolf and vampire had worked together to plan everything. In a way he hoped they did have to team together and put aside their crappy views just to make a reception work. They shouldn't be the only ones sacrificing after all.<br><br>When August spoke, Elijah just listened. The calmness of his voice was soothing the anxiety in his spirit, taking this entire marriage on with a level head was a good idea. It was a new way of thinking, but it did him some good. Unless he was in his kitchen, in the woods, or reading a book, his anxiety did not let up and often swayed his actions. For now, he just followed what the vampire had to say. "Mm. Of course. Any thing that comes up will be between us. I agree."<br><br>Leaning back, he sighed, "No it's fine. I only prefer men...that being said, I don't know what you want either. I know they're going to want us to make the bond official. But. I can speak to my Alpha, convince her to give us time. Or we can bypass that all together and focus more on...being amicable, rather than showing off that we belong to each other." He tightened his fingers into his thighs and took another calming breath. "...Is there anything you need me to know? Anything I should avoid for your sake?"
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				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 20:42:23</strong>
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				Where Elijah came across as an individual with some degree of anxiety, August was exactly the opposite - he had a knack for being ridiculously calm. It was, he supposed, a side effect of having all the time in the world. He had breathed as a human for all of twenty years, walked as a vampire for nearly two centuries, and somewhere in between, he had all but closed off his ability to panic.<br><br>Instead, when stressed, he simply shut down. He internalized his struggles and dealt with them that way. If he ended up lashing out at all, as he wanted to, it would likely take place when next he fed. Feeding came with its fair share of violence, which in turn was somewhat cathartic. At some point, the calm and unbreakable August would need that release.<br><br>As Elijah mentioned their eventual need to consummate their bond, August bristled. Sex was not something he was uncomfortable with, far from it, but he didn't like the idea of performing on cue. Having sex with someone because it was expected. Not only was it unromantic, it was highly degrading, and he loathed the notion that he would have to comply with this as well. "As far as that's concerned," he said, "I would greatly prefer not to rush into anything. I'm sure you feel the same."<br><br>August reached up onto the table, taking the glass of red wine placed in front of him, raising it to his lips for a quick drink. "Aside from the usual, sunlight and silver?" He chuckled, setting the glass back down and drawing his long blonde mane over his shoulder. "I can't think of anything offhand. But while we're playing twenty questions, I suppose I should ask what you do for a living. Do you work?"
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				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 21:38:51</strong>
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				<br>Already Elijah was envious of the calm August radiated. If he could only have a bit of that...being a werewolf he was raised in certain ways with his siblings. Taught to care for pack and the world they reigned in. The first time he spoke to a human had been embarrassing and now here he was married to a vampire, speaking to him, and utterly out of his depth there. Looking around, his hands fiddled with the stem of his glass.<br><br>Later he would go for a run, only partially transformed and half naked body free in the night. He would dominate the forest and climb, howl, maybe even take a dip in the river to just calm down and gather his thoughts. Elijah snorted, he had to take this moment to be a man and talk first before he could run away like a wolf with his tail tucked and head down.<br><br>Glancing over, he nodded, "I do. So. If they ask, we'll set up a convincing lie, but I don't expect anything from you sexually and you shouldn't expect it from me, either." He hadn't been laid in quite some time anyway. Waiting or just, not ever doing it again will have to do. "We'll have to...make it convincing. Werewolves mark their mates, make the mates smell like them. It won't be anything degrading, just wearing each other's clothes, using soaps or what not to smell like each other." His mother would be nosy and intrusive, he'd have to do what he could to appease her.<br><br>"Silver is bad for me, too." He smiled gently and looked down, draining his first glass of alcohol for the night, he swallowed, "Mm. I'm a chef, up at Jenero's, working for head chef...how about you?"
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				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>09-10-2013, 23:23:17</strong>
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				August knew very little about wolves, and what he knew of them was simply general knowledge. He knew that they had a silver allergy, just as vampires did. He knew that they changed under the light of the full moon. He knew that they were pack animals. And that was it. To some degree, he was aware of their territorial nature, and in that sense, he supposed they were somewhat similar to August's own kind - especially if Elijah's pack would expect them to smell alike.<br><br>"In a way, my clan will be expecting something similar," August told him. "Now that we're married, I will be expected to drink from you on a regular basis. It is, I suppose, a show of intimacy." But before Elijah could protest, he put up a hand defensively, as though to promise that he would not extend his fangs and tear right into him without warning or care. "We will find a way around that. I have no desire to force you, if it makes you uncomfortable."<br><br>They would have to reach a compromise. Briefly, August entertained the notion of allowing Elijah to cut himself somewhere discreet and take a few drops that way. Just as long as his clan smelled the wolf's blood on him, it would be enough. Admittedly, he was terribly curious as to how a wolf might taste.<br><br>So his new husband was a chef. August wasn't sure what he had been expecting, but that certainly hadn't been it. It piqued his curiosity, if only because food was something he didn't need, and he supposed he would be exposed to it a good deal during their marriage. However long it lasted. "Interesting," he murmured. "Perhaps I should drop by some evening, if that's alright." It seemed like something a spouse would do.<br><br>Asked about his own source of income, the blonde glanced across the courtyard to Marcus, who stood conversing with a small group from Elijah's side. "I have family money," he explained. As Marcus's only offspring, August had assumed the role of heir to his fortune. Such afforded him the luxury of a comfortable lifestyle, although he did aspire for more. For the time, however, he kept his aspirations to himself. He wasn't comfortable sharing them with a complete stranger.<br><br>"Ah... This may be an odd question, but it's one we should consider sooner rather than later." At this, he peered back at his husband, eyebrow raised. "Where are we going to live?" August resided in a luxurious hilltop home near the mountains, and he could only assume that Elijah lived with or near his pack. Once the reception reached its end and dawn began to broke, the couple was expected to spend a few nights in a hotel for their "honeymoon," after which they would have to decide where to go.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 05:34:41</strong>
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				<br>Elijah was in the same boat as August. They were both going into this relatively blind. Elijah had some ideas of what vampires were like but it did not mean that the impressions left behind by old stories and knowing little scoffs were positive impressions. He didn't want to come off as an asshole werewolf that thought he was better in some way. He wanted them to at least be...friendly. Friendly spouses. It could be good.<br><br>"Right," Being drunk from had not been in the contract. Shit their clans and packs really should have better prepared them for this. In his mind it was a poor show of leadership and he just wanted to roar at his mother for failing to prepare him. "No, it's fine...I need to scent mark you, and you need to do the same thing in return. It's good. I won't mind." He would mind, a little. But he'd be alright.<br><br>There would be some nights where he wouldn't return until it was late, others where he returned in the afternoon because of the oncoming full moon. Elijah's job was what he loved and since he'd been promoted he'd been capable of scheduling himself. He wasn't the head of the restaurant yet, but soon. Once Jean left, if he ever did.<br><br>"Oh. Yeah, sure. I'd like that," He smiled softly, the others in the restaurant might be a little stumped that his husband would stop by, but uh. It'd be good really, it'd make him seem more personable. He had a problem with people liking him straight away.<br><br>With August's job settled, he nodded, right then. He was married to a wealthy vampire. Now what was he to do with that? He liked his job so he would stick to it, besides, it would be better that way, he was sure the vampire wanted him out as much as possible. Then came the question about the house. "Ah. Yes." He furrowed his brows, "I don't...know. I have, a small house, on the edge of town, it's just me in there. I'm close to the pack, but, we meet up regularly as it is." He took a swift breath, "Besides we're married. We need our...privacy...where do you live?"
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				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 06:04:50</strong>
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				Although he was not at all pleased with this turn of events, August was determined to make the most of it. He had considered shutting Elijah out entirely, merely tolerating him on the surface and despising him internally, but that seemed... harsh. So far, the wolf seemed perfectly pleasant. Not at all like the horrible, vicious, bloodthirsty creature he had come to expect from his kind. It seemed unfair to treat him with any less than a professional sort of respect, at the very least.<br><br>A small house probably wouldn't do for a newly married couple. As Elijah told him, it was close to his pack, but from what he could gather, the wolf wasn't entirely opposed to moving if he had to. Perhaps it was best not to live too close to them, or the vampire clan for that matter. August's mind was already made up.<br><br>"I have a home near the west-facing mountains," the blonde told him. "It's fairly large, with plenty of room for you if you'd like to bring your things there." Already, he was bristling at the notion of taking a perfect stranger into his sanctuary, but he had little choice. Elijah was right to say they needed their privacy, and a mountain home was as good a place as any. At least there, they would have plenty of room and time to get to know each other at their own pace. Maybe then, their marriage would have half a chance.<br><br>If anything at all, a larger home would also give them their own space. August needed his personal time, away from others in a quiet place to reflect or indulge in a hobby or two. He could only guess that Elijah would appreciate the same.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 07:01:58</strong>
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				<br>If August had shut him out, Elijah would have understood. He had a plan of shutting out his pack for a while until he could get over the fact that he now married due to a truce. He nodded a few times, thinking about where they would go after their supposed honeymoon. Which would ultimately consist of awkward evenings and separate beds. Or a bed and a couch. The couch for him, of course. <br><br>Well, at least his new husband was not trying to turn this into something too horrid. But it seemed to be a shared idea that this...whatever it was, was for business only. And that was fine. He had the same idea of romance now as he did before. It was not for him. And in this setting, it rang all the more true.<br><br>Smoothing his hands down the tight, pressed pants of his tuxedo, he listened to the offer made. Glancing up, he blinked, "Are you sure? I mean. I would be fine with whatever, I have no preferences, I just. You would be letting me into your territory. I realize how big of a move that will be for you. If you're sure then, I'd be happy to. After our, ah, Honeymoon...I'll move my things in." Pausing, he asked, "How um...are you against animals?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 07:17:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At that, August nodded. At that point, there was no real need for hesitation or reluctance. They were already married, it couldn't be undone, and the best one could hope for was that the other would cooperate. August would try. Marcus had placed enough trust in him that to only give half of himself to the venture would have been an insult to his maker. That wasn't something he was willing to do.<br><br>Tenting his fingers together, August placed his elbows on the edge of the table and regarded his husband with what he hoped was a pleasant expression. "I'm sure. We can't exactly live apart, and we do need our space. My home seems like the best option. We'll have you moved in as soon as we return from the... honeymoon." It hardly seemed like an appropriate term. They would share a hotel room for a few days, go to dinner together, perhaps spend a night on the town, but August didn't expect whimsy and romance.<br><br>The question posed made August raise an eyebrow. He wasn't sure that he understood. For a second, he wondered if Elijah spoke of himself, but shook off that thought soon after. "Why, do you have one?" He supposed there was room for an animal, if Elijah did indeed have a pet of some sort. He could only hope it wasn't one that would make a meal of his furniture.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 07:29:32</strong>
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				<br>"Alright," Elijah would have some serious things to get over. He was particular about his home, about his den. He liked things neat and in place, he enjoyed entering a place and knowing it was his by scent alone. It would take time but he had to go through with it or have Talia rip into his throat and make him whine like a little bitch. He wondered if they would have separate bedrooms, or if they would end up together. A few questions plagued his mind and he cringed at the thought of asking them, maybe later, after the reception and when they could finally breathe apart from everyone else.<br><br>Nodding, he leaned back in his chair, "I have a golden retriever named Roxy. She's a good girl, trained and on voice command. She'll stay out of your way if I train her to. If you're not...okay with that then I'll have my mother take her." He hoped that wouldn't be the case. Roxy was the only one who made a mess and was still tolerated by Elijah. It was nice to have a companion when someone was on their own. She often went in with him to work and hung out in the back or in the woods near the restaurant. <br><br>Glancing up when glasses chimed, Elijah straightened as Marcus stood and Talia went to stand beside him.<br><br>"Today marks the freedom for our people," Marcus began and Talia just smiled and added, "Today is when we can join together and begin anew."<br><br>Their eyes met, and Elijah watched it all, wondering just why they were making a speech.<br><br>"In the upcoming months we will be meeting with each other, training one another. We want each and every one of us to be prepared and to know more so that we might deal with anyone or anything else that opposes us in the future," Talia rose her glass. "Today we honor August and Elijah on their bond, and we welcome you all into our pack."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 07:47:33</strong>
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				A dog didn't sound too bad. The way Elijah spoke, he was very fond of her, which meant that even if August hated animals, he wouldn't have had the heart to tell him no. Accordingly, he offered a small smile, inclining his head in a small, gracious nod. "Bring her along," he said. "I'd be happy to have her. The backyard is quite large, so she'll have quite a bit of room to run both inside and outside."<br><br>August went to say more, but fell silent when he heard his maker speaking, shortly followed by Talia. His new mother-in-law. Thinking of her that way made him feel odd, but it couldn't be helped. She was family now, just as Elijah was. The thought made him regard the man, silent, before turning his attention to the two as they openly addressed each other's people.<br><br>"Our clan happily welcomes your pack," Marcus chimed in as he raised a glass of champagne. "May this be the start of a long and prosperous union." For the toast, waiters circled to place identical glasses on the tables, starting with the newly married couple. At that, August abandoned his wine and took the champagne instead, fingers stroking the stem of the glass as he peered thoughtfully into the pool of tiny bubbles.<br><br>When at last the blonde brought his eyes back up, he forced a smile to his lips once more, tilting his glass in Elijah's direction. All eyes were on them now, and although no one expected them to behave like happy newlyweds, August played into the illusion. He would have to adjust sometime. Best to start early. "To us, then," he offered.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 08:16:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>There was a strong, rebellious part of himself that wanted to throw those drinks right in their faces and just walk away. The inner animal that sometimes dug its claws in and pulled made him looked down at his drink, thoughtful and mouth pursed. Apart of him was skeptical of it all, maybe this was all a set up from either side. To bring the enemy close and then snuff them out.<br><br>Shaking those ideas away, he looked up and turned his eyes onto August. His small smile and his lifting of the glass was enough to cause Elijah to smile right back, lift his glass, and then clink them together. Maybe behind closed doors nothing would ever fully work out, but right now? He was just as set on appearing happy and well put together as he could. Not everyone knew they were set up with no idea who the other was.<br><br>This arranged marriage could be an inspirational love story for some to call in peace and try. Who was Elijah to try and ruin that? After he emptied his glass in just a few gulps, he put it down and licked his lips. The music started up and people began to dance. He caught his sister's eye who just nodded at him and he cleared his throat.<br><br>"August," He turned in his seat, "Would you...like to dance?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>10-10-2013, 08:40:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				August could see Elijah struggling. The wolf hid his frustration well, but he could still smell it all over him. He had to give Elijah credit for shoving it down, however, and playing ball instead. At least he was trying. They both were. He hoped that that counted for something, but they wouldn't know until they spent a good little while together without completely losing their tempers. Until then, things would be civil at best and awkward the rest of the time.<br><br>Clinking glasses with his new husband, August followed suit and drank the champagne down in one go. Alcohol had no real affect on his body, but he enjoyed it regardless. He hoped that if he willed himself to feel drunk, it might help take the edge off, but his body simply didn't process alcohol the way the living did. He envied them for that, if only for that.<br><br>At the offer to dance, August glanced up at him, surprised. For a time, he wasn't sure what to make of the request, until he realized that it was expected of them - just like everything else. A newly married couple danced together. The first dance was important, for whatever reason. Accordingly, he nodded, offering a small smile as he moved his chair back and stood from his seat, his long white gown licking at his ankles as he moved away from the table.<br><br>"Gladly," he replied. "Best to make it look as convincing as possible, hm?" Briefly, he flitted his fingers through his long, wavy blonde hair, before offering Elijah his hand. "Touching should be a good way to ensure I smell like you, and vice versa."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>11-10-2013, 07:36:30</strong>
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				Taking the cool, elegant hand given, Elijah inclined his head. He had hoped to seem like somewhat of a gentleman, but let's face it. He was a werewolf. Gentle and man were words that did not exactly fit his description. Smiling at how matter-of-fact August said that, he replied, "It will be a way to start the process, that is true." Leading the beautiful blonde out onto the floor, he drew the smaller male close, and his hand rested on a firm hip as the other held firmly to that hand.<br><br>Moving slowly across the floor, his brows arched, "It's been some time since I've danced. So I ask for your grace should I...ruin this somehow." Eyes sparkling a bit, he cleared his throat. "Mm. So, may I ask..." His eyes flickered around the room, "What sort of things you enjoy? Hobbies, films, books, anything? I'd like to know more about you." And he really did want to know more. <br><br>If anything, they should know one another and be friends. Elijah could use a friend.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>11-10-2013, 18:08:00</strong>
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				August's smile brightened, although it had more to do with the awkwardness of Elijah's offer than the graciousness he tried to convey. His husband seemed more the rugged type, as most wolves were. That would take August some getting used to, as he had grown fairly accustomed to the inherent grace of his former lovers, most of them with fangs like his. Regardless, it was nice of Elijah to try, even if he was essentially strong-armed into his family to do so.<br><br>The blonde vampire had always loved dancing. As such, he fell into an easy rhythm, guiding his feet where Elijah led. "Not to worry. If I have to, I will lead myself," he teased, chuckling good-naturedly. He doubted, though, that Elijah would ruin anything. Just his effort was enough to make August happy - as happy as he could be with a new husband he didn't even know.<br><br>Asked of his hobbies, August gave a little hum, trying to think of the ones worth mentioning. "I sketch and paint quite a bit," he offered. "I find it calming. Much of my free time is also spent reading." He nodded. "I'm not much for television, so there's that as well. And you?" He tilted his head, curious. "What is it that you do when you're not in the kitchen?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 06:57:55</strong>
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				<br>If August chose to lead, Elijah wouldn't mind. It wasn't that he disliked dancing it was just...his grace was better spent in the woods. Not in tight suits and ceremonies. Still, it was rather nice to have someone to dance with. A lot of the guests were dancing and some were even mingling with the opposite race. For once he wasn't on the sidelines, drinking and watching with a nasty scowl on his face. Turning his eyes down to August's as they glided together, he decided to tap in to what August was doing so they weren't made into fools.<br><br>"Well, if you lead, I'll follow. I trust your judgement of dancing much more than my own." He smiled and rubbed his cheek along his shoulder for a moment to get an itch and then licked his lips as he listened to the soft click of August's heels. But then his focus shifted and he listened to what August had to say. "Interesting. What do you read? As for me. I like to run a lot. But I also play guitar, play with my dog...I love to read as well. I find a book every month and devote what time I have to finishing that before the month is up...it's nice to uh. Escape in the pages."<br><br>Clearing his throat, he said, "So. Is it alright if I ask...where you come from? I mean. How long...you've been a vampire, and all?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 07:09:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				At that, August took a discreet lead in their movements. Not enough to make it obvious to those around them. Instead, he merely drew Elijah where he needed him, guiding him into a rhythm that he would hopefully find more simple. August had plenty of experience on the dance floor, and he gathered it was a skill he would have to teach his new husband, especially if they were to attend these formal functions together more often.<br><br>"Classics," he replied. "Although every so often, I pick up an item from the best seller list. I seem to gravitate toward thrillers and the like, and the occasional romance." August was, in truth, a hopeless romantic. He had never dared to feel love for more than a select few in his past, but he did harbor the notion that true love existed, and that he had simply yet to find it. Fleetingly, he wondered if he could ever feel love for Elijah, but highly doubted it. As it was, the wolf didn't seem the sort for it.<br><br>Asked about his age, August chuckled, softly nudging at his chin with the side of his head. "You do get right to the point, don't you?" At that, he glanced up at the wolf, giving him his full attention. "I breathed my last in the nineteenth century, if that helps. Unfortunately, I've forgotten the exact year."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 07:14:15</strong>
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				<br>Falling in step with August, Elijah flashed the paler male a thankful smile and then eased into the rhythm. He would need to get a bit better with his dancing he supposed. He didn't know how that was expected of him but he would make it work somehow. His hand slid around to August's lower back and their fingers laced together, palm to palm and in a way that did catch the other's scent.<br><br>"I see. I enjoy mysteries. Or the really trashy novels," He admitted, smiling a bit, "I have a small collection. They're just horribly interesting. Sometimes people create the strangest stories and I have to read them. Most of them are romance books. Or sci-fi." Biting the inside of his cheek, the two of them went into a small circle and he blushed a bit when August laughed and teased him about asking such a question. "Sorry," He breathed, voice a tad nervous.<br><br>"Mmm. I see." Curiosity shined bright in his eyes but he with held from asking anything that was running rampant through his mind.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>12-10-2013, 19:24:16</strong>
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				When he went into a form of mental shutdown, as he had from the moment his feet had touched the red carpet leading to the marriage altar, August had a knack for feigning comfort. Or at least the closest thing to it. As such, he did his utmost to counter Elijah's apparent feelings of awkwardness, with what he hoped would help to calm him somewhat. He could practically taste those nerves in the air around him.<br><br>"What would you like to do for our honeymoon?" he asked, moving his hand a bit higher on the wolf's shoulder as they moved across the dance floor. "I believe we'll have a few days at the hotel. Perhaps you'd rather spend that time alone, but I thought we might use that time to get more comfortable with each other. Go out to dinner, maybe, or see a show. Or whatever you'd like, really."<br><br>August had no idea what kinds of things that Elijah would find entertaining, or relaxing, so he was hoping for a bit of input from him. Anything if it meant finding more comfortable territory.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>14-10-2013, 06:15:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>"We're being sent away to New York for a week," He suddenly informed August, smiling a little. Talia had just whispered it across the room and his hearing had caught it all. "So, we'll have time to explore that...place. I've never been. Perhaps you have though? Erm." Inhaling, Elijah nodded along. The suggestions were good and he figured it would be nice to have some time without relatives and friends within earshot.<br><br>So quickly the werewolf agreed, "Yes. Of course...dinners and shows. I would like that. Maybe something on Broadway. Or even a ball game." He blushed, "I really like baseball but if you do not, we can do something else. Maybe play it ourselves," He smiled warmly and tipped his head down as they moved together. <br><br>His hand went along August's lower back, fingers sliding against soft, delicate cloth, he felt his mind tumble through various ideas about that dress. By the time the reception ended it was near midnight and everything had gone...smooth enough. After their dance, Elijah had excused himself to speak to a few members of his pack who congratulated him and gave him tips about how to bed a vampire. Which was stupid. He didn't listen for long.<br><br>When they saw the guests off, their leaders turned and looked to them, Talia smiled.<br><br>"Your flight leaves at noon tomorrow. We will have a car come for you. Tonight you both will be sleeping here. Your room is upstairs. Elijah, I trust you can make out the scent of roses to find it."<br><br>Elijah sighed, "Yes of course."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>14-10-2013, 09:33:58</strong>
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				Once their first dance was over, August followed Elijah's lead and went to the members of his coven for the sake of the familiarity they offered. He couldn't quite tell if their enthusiasm was real or simply a show, like the rest of the wedding, but he accepted their congratulations regardless.<br><br>Every so often, he was nudged back in Elijah's direction, but he clung as closely to Marcus as he could. Fortunately, his maker seemed unwilling to put him through any more than he had to, and so the two remained fairly close for the rest of the evening. At least until the reception reached a close, the guests began to funnel out, and the only ones left were the newly married couple and the two who had pushed them together to begin with.<br><br>"I packed a bag for you," Marcus told his offspring as he drew him near, capturing the smaller, more delicate frame beneath a heavy arm and laying a kiss to his forehead. August was grateful for the show of affection, squeezing him tightly in turn before stepping back with a small smile. "You'll let me know if you need anything before your trip, yes?"<br><br>August nodded. "Of course. Thank you, Marcus." Thereafter, he turned to his new husband, offering his hand so that they could make the journey upstairs to the suite awaiting them. "Shall we?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>14-10-2013, 21:10:47</strong>
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				<br>Elijah looked over quietly, and then jumped a little when his attention was grabbed by his mother. Their eyes met and she smiled. Leaning forward she whispered, "You're going to be fine. Just be yourself." Rolling his eyes, he turned away and waited for August to join him. It wasn't that he didn't care about August liking him, because he did care. He just didn't care to be more than companions in this. They were both entering into a difficult journey, one that would be watched and picked apart, constantly ridiculed and doubted. <br><br>He already knew what waited before them. He just needed to know August knew as well and was willing to work with him in combating everything so he didn't have to bear any shame or guilt for not letting it work. Taking August's hand, Elijah nodded, "Let's go...check out this room." He smiled as Marcus and then turned with August to go inside.<br><br>The scent he caught led them up two flights of stairs and into a room with double wooden doors. The inside was lavish, the bed huge, the bathroom attached just as big. There was a balcony with glass doors, a tray with drinks, food, and blood. Elijah's bag was at the foot of the bed, ready and packed for their upcoming trip. Elijah closed the door behind August and leaned against it.<br><br>"...Did you...need anything?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 00:44:00</strong>
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				Clasping Elijah's hand in his own, August gave Marcus a parting glance before heading into the hotel. The walk was awkwardly silent; now that they were alone, it was harder to find things to say. He supposed he could have pointed out the lovely art deco styling in the lobby, or the quality of the paintings on the walls, but he couldn't find a single word.<br><br>The blonde vampire stepped into the suite, bright eyes taking a look to see where he would be spending the night. The first thing he did was walk to the window to check the condition of the curtains, testing the material to see if it would be thick enough to block out the morning sun. Finding that it was, August went to the tray of assorted drinks, fishing out a decanter of blood from between the wine and spring water.<br><br>"I should be fine for the night," he replied, tipping a good half of the bottle's contents into a wine glass. "I..." Again, August struggled with speech. To distract himself, he raised the glass to his face, taking a quick whiff of what laid inside, before directing his eyes toward Elijah once more. "... Forgive me. I'm not entirely sure what should happen now." He usually had words in abundance, but the situation shocked him into silence. Perhaps Elijah would understand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 01:33:16</strong>
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				<br>August's voice was stuck and so was Elijah's. There were things he could say, questions he could ask, but it really wouldn't leave him and he kept biting his lower lip or tilting his head back to sigh. Maybe he should have gathered a list of things to say your betrothed, one you'd never met before. Arranged marriages still happened, maybe they could give some advice when mindless sex was not on the table. Running his hands down the sides of his legs, he walked forward and began to undo his suit jacket, the restricting material slowly loosened up and he felt like he could breathe again.<br><br>Looking over when August spoke up, his eyes softened in understanding and he smiled, wryly. "I know. I have no idea what to say either." Sitting on the end of the bed, he took off his shoes and shrugged off his jacket then began to work on his vest. "Sorry. I have to get out of these clothes. I'm not used to suits and what not. I'm a werewolf after all," He snorted. "It's like putting a sweater on a German Shepard, it doesn't look or feel right."<br><br>Once he had his bowtie undone and was left in his pants and white button up shirt, he stood. "We could talk a bit. Discuss books or boundaries...what we should do on our honeymoon and then after it. What's expected of each other...what we want."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 02:25:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Although August tried to think of Elijah in a purely professional capacity, he had slightly less than honorable intentions on his mind when, from the corner of his eye, he saw the wolf beginning to disrobe. His husband was lovely to look at, that was for certain, and he supposed it wasn't the worst thing in the world to just look. Hopefully Elijah wouldn't mind too much.<br><br>" It's alright," he replied.<br><br>Bringing his glass to his lips, August took a long drink from the fluid within, before finding a place to sit in a plush red sofa near the window. The tail end of his ivory gown spilled over the edge of the furniture as he crossed his long legs, taking the opportunity to lounge comfortably if they were to talk for the rest of the evening.<br><br>"I suppose we should begin with the most pressing issue," August murmured, casting his eyes toward the wolf. "At some point, we are expected to consummate our marriage. But with that said, I don't expect you to want to have sex with a complete stranger." August had bedded his fair share of strangers, but not because he was supposed to, and he wasn't about to start.<br><br>"But is that something you might ever want from me? Or would you rather keep things professional? I'm not sure what you might have in mind."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 04:31:16</strong>
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				<br>Walking over to the table of refreshments, he took the whole bottle of water to unscrew it and then take a few long gulps from it. Licking along his lips he looked over, brow arched, before August began to talk. Elijah walked over to the windows to peer out, curtains pulled back a little, he then opened the door to let a breeze wander in. It helped ease the heat of his skin, being so naturally warm was a little annoying sometimes. He liked the crisp, cool weather much more than being hot.<br><br>Turning, he closed the door to meet August's eyes and he sighed. "Right." It had been some time since he'd had sex with anyone. About five years he'd say. He tended to sleep with people he got attached to. There had only ever been one of those. Even though the need was strong sometimes, especially around the full moon, he didn't like the idea of being with just anyone. Hated it, really.<br><br>"I don't think we need to do anything about...that...until we've had the time to process our feelings and if we ever...get closer. I don't want you feeling obligated to have sex with me. That isn't...what I want. I want both parties to enjoy the idea of having sex. So. We'll wait. If we get pressured," Elijah nodded slowly, "Then we'll deal with that."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 04:59:13</strong>
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				Fortunately, Elijah seemed to have realistic expectations for their sex life, if they decided to have sex at all. It was probably best that they didn't rush into anything, which would only make an awkward situation even more so. Sex with a stranger he would never see again was one thing, but he was in an ongoing relationship with Elijah, and the last thing he needed to do was complicate matters.<br><br>"Agreed," August nodded. "For what it's worth, we can get away with saying that we've engaged in other acts of intimacy. Or, we could lie. For instance, if I drank from you, my kind would have no trouble believing that we've also had sex. The two tend to go hand in hand in my culture."<br><br>To his chagrin, however, drinking from a willing party tended to arouse him beyond belief, which was something they would have to address when it happened. He wanted to put that off, but he had his doubts as to whether that would work for long. They had all of a week before they would see their clans again - a week to get to know each other and return carrying each other's scent.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 06:39:48</strong>
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				<br>Snorting, his face brightened with some amusement and he stood before August just a couple of feet away. "I feel like we're partners on some sort of spy mission, attempting to get out of all kinds of things." Shaking his head, he ran his fingers back through his hair. "Right. Well, whenever you want to drink from me, just say the word. For now we'll make sure to scent mark each other. The more we do together and if you wear my clothes and I...wear your socks or something," August was much thinner after all, and shorter, "Than we can pass for being intimate."<br><br>Finally he just said, "I just want us to be friends. If anything. I don't want to be married to a complete stranger or someone who hates me guts. At least, someone who hates my guts without trying to get to know me." Elijah grinned again, "If you get to know me and then hate me, then we can at least say we tried, hm?"<br><br>Looking to his bag, he went to retrieve it and opened it up. Unbuttoning his crisp white shirt, he sighed, "Right now I'm going to shower. And then we can talk some more." He shifted on his feet, "Are you...against wearing this shirt to sleep with you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 07:22:08</strong>
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				They still had time to figure out how they would carry each other's scents. If they had a whole week in New York for their honeymoon, that meant seven days to determine what they were comfortable with and how they would proceed. Until then, August supposed, they would just have to warm up to each other and hope they were compatible, even just as friends.<br><br>"I doubt you could make me hate you," August told him. "So far, you've been perfectly reasonable, and as long as you don't try forcing me to do something I don't want, I highly doubt we'll have a problem." Only time would tell, he supposed. This was only day one, and they still had a lifetime - as arbitrary as that word was to a vampire - to go.<br><br>Draining his glass and setting it aside, he moved to stand, heading to the large vanity table across the room and peering at Elijah's reflection in the mirror. "Not at all," he said as he reached up to remove his earrings. "If you think it would help." He made a subtle gesture to the bed. "Leave it there for me and I'll slip into it after I get out of this dress."
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 09:30:19</strong>
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				<br>Hesitating but for a moment, Elijah finally decided to hell with it and took off his shirt. Shirtless, the tanned flesh of his back and abdomen was exposed to show a tight, defined abdomen and a firm chest. He had a couple of scars along his side and one big mark that ran from his left should to the middle of his back. Putting the shirt on the bed, he grabbed his clothes to change in to and excused him. First he brushed his teeth and washed his face then he stripped completely and got beneath the hot spray of water so he could scrub up and clean himself.<br><br>Inside his little space of peace, he thought about the life that awaited him. A future of not knowing, of trying so hard at something that could be impossible. Groaning, his forehead pressed against the shower wall and he just told himself to breathe. He'd be fine, really. Even if they never clicked, it would be okay. He could take some of the credit for making peace between the races and focus more on his career.<br><br>Once he was clean and dry, Graham put on the white wife-beater and his briefs, he dried up the floor and wandered out once the towel was folded and put up. His fingers ran through his hair to make the ebony locks stick up a bit. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>15-10-2013, 20:35:39</strong>
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				Try as he might have, August couldn't help a discreet glance in Elijah's direction as he finally removed his shirt. In the moment he allowed himself to look, he caught sight of that broad shape, the muscle, the scars. Only for a moment, though, for soon after Elijah had vanished behind the bathroom door to shower. Thereafter, August shook his head, refusing to let himself get caught up in the man's good looks. It took more than attractiveness to make a marriage work.<br><br>Stepping out of a pair of formal white heels, August nudged them under the vanity table, sinking down into the plush seat before it to unwind a bit. There he sat for a time, ruminating on his predicament, before he finally began to undress. Much as he enjoyed dolling up, the day had been incredibly long, and he wanted nothing more than to relax. To his chagrin, however, the dress was harder to take off than to put on. Marcus had helped him into it before, and he couldn't quite figure out how to unlace the thin neck and back piece.<br><br>Drawing in breath that he no longer needed, the vampire exhaled sharply and palmed his forehead, glancing aside when his husband emerged from the bathroom. He didn't much want to ask for help, but he had little choice in the matter, unless he wanted to sleep in his wedding gown. "Elijah," he said, "would you mind terribly if I asked you to help me out of this dress?" Drawing his long mane over his shoulder, he indicated the rather intricate array of tiny white buttons at the back of his neck, as well as the laces beneath them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 05:20:19</strong>
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				<br>Glancing up, Elijah hesitated at the doorway of the bathroom. Steam billowed out behind him and he just stared for a moment. There was a sudden spike in his pulse but he quickly chose to ignore that and walked forward. "I don't mind." Glancing over the complicated back, he furrowed his brow. "Just don't get too impatient if this takes me some time. Or if I snag anything, sometimes I don't know my own strength." Preparing himself, his hands reached out and began to meticulously unbutton and unlace the beautiful gown.<br><br>Bit by bit more of August's alabaster skin was exposed. It was pale and smooth across the line of his spine all the way down to his hips. Elijah's fingers snagged and tugged at the workings of the gown until finally it parted and loosened around the bride. Or groom. He would need to ask about that later perhaps.<br><br>"Here you are. Do you need anything else?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 05:31:00</strong>
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				"It's alright," August replied, keeping his hair out of the way so that Elijah could work at the back of the dress. "It's not as though I plan on wearing it again." At that, he chuckled, stilling so that the other man could work on the gown without hindrance. All the while, he kept an eye on him in the mirror, until the last button came undone, at which he moved to stand, glancing back with a smile. "Thank you."<br><br>The blonde shook his head, unwrapping the thin material from his neck and sliding the dress off his body. Unlike the wolf, whose skin spoke of a more rugged upbringing, August's complexion was fair and flawless from top to bottom, due in large part to an inhuman rate of healing that kept him "alive" for nearly two hundred years.<br><br>"No, that's it." He worked the material off his hips, then laid the gown carefully over the back of the chair, wandering over to the bedside in nothing more than a decadent set of white lace lingerie. He had, for the evening, opted not to fill out the dress with a bra of any kind, deciding instead on underwear and nothing else. He showed little modesty, however. Stranger or not, August had little issue with displaying his body.<br><br>The vampire took up his new husband's shirt, sliding into it and nearly laughing at how large it was on him. He had considerably thinner limbs than Elijah, which saw the material hanging off him like a pillow case. But it would do for the evening. At least then, Elijah's scent would linger on his flesh. "I must look a sight in this."
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 05:37:34</strong>
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				<br>It was a little difficult to think when August just shed his dress like a second skin and emerged as some sort of beautiful fantasy. Elijah looked away and ignored the way those lacy scraps of cloth made him feel when they were stretched over August's ass and groin. Wandering away to pack up his bag and get an outfit for the flight out, he rolled his shoulders and then slid onto the side of the bed closest to the window.<br><br>Looking over he watched August slide the shirt on and his smile was instant when he heard the gentle tunes of amusement from his husband's voice. "You do look like a sight," He commented warmly, "But it's not a bad look. It suits you." And the scent was starting to settle in just right. It was somewhat alluring if he focused on it.<br><br>But he wouldn't. He ignored that instead. "May I ask you...what it is you prefer to be called? I mean no disrespect, but you dress as a woman. I just want to be sure you are comfortable around me."
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 05:48:58</strong>
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				Moving to sit at the edge of the bed, August busied himself with unbuckling his garter belt and sliding off his white stockings. He hardly ever wore them, but had deemed it appropriate with a wedding dress. He had reluctantly agreed to a wedding on the condition that he was afforded a beautiful dress with all the accessories, and although he had his doubts about the union, he knew the photos taken at the reception would be stunning.<br><br>Satisfied, and considerably more comfortable in only a large, baggy shirt, August stood once more to fill up a second glass of the O+ sitting on the refreshment tray. "You're sweet to ask," he said, cradling the glass and regarding Elijah with a small, easy smile. "My wardrobe is predominantly filled with dresses and the like, but I am still a man. I have never had any desire to <em>be</em> a woman - I simply like their clothing."<br><br>August chuckled, sipping from the glass with a little hum. The blood provided was fairly generic and wouldn't sate him for long, but it would have to do for the moment. "Does my choice of dress bother you? You have already told me that you prefer men, so I'm a bit curious."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 06:12:11</strong>
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				<br>Listening patiently, Elijah regarded August in his current state of undress. He had been gorgeous in his gown, utterly breath taking really but he was just as beautiful in a rumple shirt and bare legs. He supposed vampires mastered the art of beauty rather effortlessly. Turning to the night stand, he drunk some of the water. He had met and seen men like August but some of them preferred different pronouns or names. He didn't want to offend, so he had asked.<br><br>When the next question was said, he shook his head, "No not at all. I will admit that I was a little alarmed at first," He smiled, "You appeared to be a woman at first glance. Since I'm...very gay," He laughed, "I was unsettled but. Not anymore. In fact, I quite enjoy how you choose to live your life." Nodding slowly, Elijah sat back against the headboard.<br><br>"So no, I'm not bothered at all."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 06:22:57</strong>
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				"Very gay," August echoed with a little chuckle. Not even gay, but <em>very</em> gay. That was good to know. If nothing else, they were physically compatible, so that was something. August wasn't sure that it would ever lead to a sexual relationship, but at least Elijah could bear the sight of him. The feeling was mutual. Perhaps, then, they had a fighting chance at a marriage.<br><br>Drinking down a portion of the glass's contents, August then nodded and sank down into a chair near the window, the curtain of which he drew back halfway to look upon the mountains in the distance. "Very good. At least, then, we won't have an issue where that is concerned." Just where everything else was concerned like romance, sex, and so on.<br><br>"I suppose I should let you know now that I won't be much of a housewife," he admitted with a soft chuckle. "I'm terrible at cleaning, and I'll trust that you can handle the cooking." Mostly because August himself had no need for food. He could eat human meals, but they served no function, and at some point solid food dissolved into ash in his system. Too much of that would make him violently ill, and so he hadn't attempted it in years.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 06:31:48</strong>
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				<br>Blushing at his wording, Elijah chuckled a bit with a cringe. Looking down at his hands, he hoped he did not offend or anything of the sort. He realized his attraction when he was in school at the age of fourteen. His pack had accepted it easily but there was always that fear that they would not. Werewolves were sexually free however and the need to bear children was not heavy considering large packs were often targeted and killed by hunters. So it was a good thing that his wishes had been respected. Even better that he was married to someone who was just as interested. Probably not interested in him, but just men in general was quite alright for him.<br><br>Smiling at the admittance, Elijah nodded, "It's fine. I'm...very particular about how to clean, anyway. I'm a little bit of a neat freak." He might have had some OCD. It was a way to maintain control. "And since I cook anyway I can fend for myself, no worries." Yawning a bit, he said, "You're free to decorate however you want, I'm just not very fond of the color orange."<br><br>Nibbling his lower lip, he laid down, "Any pet peeves I should be aware of?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 07:17:08</strong>
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				Elijah hardly looked like a neat freak. Then again, August's view on wolves in general was not all that favorable to begin with. Although Elijah seemed perfectly pleasant, August had always thought of wolves as messy creatures with no regard for anyone but themselves. That the wolf before him had a mind for tidiness was... nice.<br><br>"Orange." August made a face. "I won't have orange in my house, unless it happens to be Halloween, when I might have a pumpkin or two on the front porch. We'll have to see what you think of the decor when we return from New York. Of course, we'd have to see about adding your touches to the place." He had some adjusting to do, and he didn't like the idea of someone coming in and changing his home, but Elijah had to be comfortable there as well.<br><br>Thinking on his pet peeves, the vampire took a moment, eyes drifting up to the ceiling as he crossed one long leg over the other. "Leaving lights on after leaving the room. Leaving doors to the outside wide open. Other than that, I can't think of much..." Most of his peeves were in the name of self-preservation. He didn't much care for bright lights to begin with, which had led to him installing dimmers in every light switch around his home. Likewise, forgetting to close doors and thus welcoming in the sunlight was not good for his health.<br><br>"What of you? Is there anything I should know?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>16-10-2013, 20:37:42</strong>
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				<br>"The only touches I need is my dog and cleanliness," He smiled, "My own home is pretty bare. Boring. I mean sure my sister convinced me to paint the walls in my living room a deep blue, but that's really all I've got." Elijah was a stickler for neat detail, not so much creative detail. For some reason he trusted August to create a home that was warm and beautiful. Whatever the vampire had in mind, he'd go along with it unless for some strange reason he really did hate it. But he doubted he would.<br><br>Listening to August list through his pet peeves, Elijah nodded. "Alright. No lights then," He smiled, "Noted. It's a good thing that I can see clearly in the dark." Elijah could guess why light was such a problem, so he would respect those issues as much as he could remember. Thinking of his own issues, he shrugged.<br><br>"Excessive messes, strong perfume or scents, high pitched noises, and being called an animal."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>17-10-2013, 01:51:51</strong>
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				"Lights are fine," August told him, "as long as they're not terribly bright. I have dimmers installed throughout the house, so that if you do need light, you can adjust it to a moderate level." He would have to compromise on that one. Elijah may have had excellent night vision, but all the same, it wasn't something of which August could deprive him.<br><br>Making note of Elijah's apparent dislikes, August nodded. The last one would take some getting used to. For as long as he could remember, he had thought of werewolves as animals. That was what they were. Perhaps Elijah's problem with it was the derogatory inflection with which vampires used the term, which he supposed he could understand.<br><br>"Nothing that I can't handle," he told him, draining his second glass. Glancing to the clock nearby, he noted the time with a mild sense of interest. That brought up another issue he supposed they would have to discuss.<br><br>"As far as time goes... I believe it goes without saying that I tend not to function before sundown. I'm unsure of what hours you usually keep, but I gather we will both have to do a bit of adjusting there."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>17-10-2013, 04:47:34</strong>
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				<br>"True," Elijah had considered the change of times, as well. There would be some days where they might not talk at all. At least for when they got back to their home and he got back into working. "My job keeps me from noon until about ten every night. Sometimes until midnight. So I won't be around for most of the time you are up and then, I'll be dropping into bed, but. Since I go in late," He shrugged, "I will have some hours to use to at least say hello to you. And I have two days a week off." <br><br>Running his fingers back through his hair, he smiled, "So. I guess we can kill some hours for this week together, especially right now since we won't be able to get anywhere until the sun makes another trip down." Smile fading, a curious expression lightened up his features. "Where exactly do you end up sleeping, anyway?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>17-10-2013, 05:01:30</strong>
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				As of that moment, it didn't bother August that they wouldn't be seeing much of each other during most days. From what he gathered, they would have a few hours at night when Elijah came home from work, and the two days he had off each week. Not terrible. Not ideal for a happily married couple, but they weren't exactly a happily married couple to begin with.<br><br>"We can manage that," he thought aloud. At least then, they would have time to themselves. Time to adjust to their situation. That was worth something.<br><br>Asked where he slept, August chuckled, running long fingers through his blonde mane, combing it out. "I don't require a coffin, if that's what you mean." That was but one of many myths that simply didn't apply to his kind. Right along with an allergy to garlic and lack of a reflection. "A bed suits me just fine. Although," he noted, "as there's only one in this room, perhaps we should discuss our current sleeping arrangements."<br><br>Briefly, August glanced at the bed. It was large enough for both of them and then some, but he wasn't certain if Elijah was open to the idea of sharing it. He had no intention of asking him to take the couch, either. The decision was really up to him.<br><br>"As it is, I don't tend to sleep until nearly daybreak, but the day has... exhausted me," he admitted.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>17-10-2013, 05:35:08</strong>
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				<br><br>They could manage that. Of course. For some reason it struck the wrong chord in Elijah but he let it go. Maybe it was the idea that instead of them being sad over not having more time, they were both grateful for the break his job and the sleeping schedule would give them. Elijah decided to let it go, however. This was their life now and they were going to have to work through a lot of things other than time.<br><br>"Well that's comforting," He smiled, "I always disliked that part of the myth. Coffins genuinely disturb me." Sitting up on the bed he glanced down along the blankets, and then eased his gaze back up. "It's fine. If you sleep with me. I tend to," He sighed, "I tend to gravitate towards others when sleeping but, if you're comfortable with sharing a bed then so am I."<br><br>Clearing his throat, he added, "Besides, it'll help our scents even more to mesh."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>17-10-2013, 05:45:06</strong>
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				August considered it for only a moment, before nodding and moving back up to his feet. He took an extra few moments to make sure that the curtains were completely drawn, as to prevent any wayward strands of light from peeking through in the morning. That was the last thing he needed. A few rays of sunlight wouldn't kill him, but it wouldn't be a pleasant experience either.<br><br>"Very well," he replied. "I have no problem sharing a bed with you." What was more, Elijah had a point. It would help if they wanted to smell alike, to sate the demands of their clans. The more time they spent together, the more of each other's scent they would carry. Perhaps sharing a bed was the best and easiest way to accomplish that.<br><br>Satisfied that the light wouldn't bother him in the morning, August headed to the vacant side of the bed. He climbed up onto the sheets, paying no mind to how the baggy shirt around his shoulders parted at the middle, exposing more than just his midriff. Whatever skin he exposed, however, wasn't visible for long, for when he crawled into bed, he immediately drew the covers over himself. Not out of modesty, but for warmth. August had lost the capacity to feel cold, simply because cooler temperatures were the norm. But he certainly felt heat - craved it, even.<br><br>"Perhaps tomorrow, this will be a bit easier to digest," he offered. "I would greatly prefer it if things weren't so... awkward, between us."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>17-10-2013, 06:04:49</strong>
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				<br>Relieved that neither of them would be awkwardly offering to use the couch, Elijah inclined his head and smiled softly. "Sounds good." He was a werewolf. Despite his views on not indulging in coitus with people he hardly knew, he was a being that craved the comfort of another. Pack was useful for piles of cuddly bodies and the closeness one needed to feel connected to someone. So to have his husband sleep in the same bed as him would enhance their relationship through time. At least, that's how he saw it.<br><br>His gaze flicked across the bit of flesh and the way that shirt parted, but then he looked away and settled down after turning off the lights with a soft sigh. It felt better to relax in the dark knowing that so far, so good. He knew there would be some moments that would become bumpy and awkward in time but for the moment, he felt...like things would be okay.<br><br>"I'd prefer that, as well. Let's just think of this as..." He snorted, "Our parents trying to make us be friends. Awkward, but with a lot of potential. I promise to share my toys with you." Elijah rolled his eyes at himself, "Sorry I make stupid jokes sometimes."
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>17-10-2013, 17:38:10</strong>
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				That was the best analogy, when August stopped to think about it. Parents forcing them to get along and play nice. Frustrated as it made him, though, he couldn't stay angry at Marcus for his part in it. Nor could he bring himself to take it out on Elijah on principle.<br><br>"It's okay," August laughed. "I've been known to laugh at stupid jokes sometimes." He meant no insult, however, and showed as much by reaching aside to touch Elijah's arm. He didn't yet like his husband very much, but he didn't dislike him either, not personally. He thought it only fair to treat him accordingly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>18-10-2013, 05:59:58</strong>
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				<br>"Hah," Elijah nodded and reached over to pat August's hand. "Of course." Looking around the room, he let go and just slid deeper under the covers, before he sighed and let his side near the bed's edge slip out to feel cool. Glancing over, he murmured, "Sleep well. I will see you...in several hours." Closing his eyes, he tried not to feel incredibly awkward. It was just a bed, it was fine for him to share.<br><br>After a few minutes of mentally agonizing over what the next week could bring, sleep slowly drug him away where he could finally relax, and rest.<br><br>When he opened his eyes, it was past noon and Elijah had his arm around a thin, cool chest. Furrowing his brows, he found his cheek against a pale shoulder and he took all of thirteen seconds to yank himself away from August and stumble to his feet out of the bed. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>19-10-2013, 03:59:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Although August bid his husband goodnight, he wasn't in a rush to fall asleep himself. In truth, he didn't need much in the way of sleep. All he needed was a quiet place to lay down, eyes closed, away from the stress of the evening, and he was able to recharge. On occasion, however, he did nod off, but it didn't greatly contribute to his feeling well-rested when at last he woke up.<br><br>When next the vampire opened his eyes, he felt a striking warmth wrapped around his body and he knew, without looking, that the weight strewn over his chest was Elijah's arm. Then glancing aside, August looked at the slumbering wolf, trying to decide how he felt about being held like that. He didn't quite dislike it, if he was honest with himself. It was... actually quite pleasant, that inviting heat. He was nearly sad to see it go when Elijah suddenly came to, jerked back, and drew off the bed.<br><br>"Hello to you, too," he chuckled, in a tone of voice that suggested he was just as awake as he had ever been. He still had some time before he could leave the hotel room, but if nothing else, he was wide awake. "Did you sleep well?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>19-10-2013, 06:38:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br><br>Heat flooded his face and Elijah took a moment to think through the roaring of his blood over the embarrassment that beat away at his temples. Looking over, he blinked a few times and then nodded slowly, "Good...afternoon." Licking his lips, he dropped his gaze and glanced down over himself. Right, well at least he hadn't woken up aroused. That would have been incriminating. The werewolf just figured that through the night he'd caught onto Elijah's scent wrapped in his and had made his way across the mattress to snuggle with what his senses thought was his pack mate.<br><br>"I did," And that was true. He had slept very well. Dreamless and deep, his slumber had been satisfying, if not a little...strange. "Um," He figured talking about it was a bad idea, so he just sighed, "And you? How did you sleep?" Sitting back down on the bed slowly, he licked his lips. <br><br>There was a moment where he considered apologizing but he just shook his head and scratched through his raven hair, frowning a bit. "Mm. I'm hungry."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>20-10-2013, 06:17:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Fairly well." Like Elijah, August didn't deem it necessary to go into every minute detail of his sleeping patterns. If their marriage lasted long enough, the wolf would see for himself that he didn't sleep much even when he laid down and closed his eyes. An hour or two to recharge was all he needed; the remaining time was just to relax. If such a thing was possible, under the circumstances.<br><br>Sitting upright, the vampire slipped his legs over the edge of the bed. Where humans would yawn, rub their eyes, or stretch to welcome the day, August only stood and padded across the room, as though he had been awake for hours. He simply didn't recognize fatigue in the same way as a living body would.<br><br>"Perhaps you could call room service?" he offered, indicating the phone near the bed. "Marcus is taking care of the hotel bill. He can pay for breakfast."<br><br>The blonde chuckled, then slipped out of his borrowed shirt and handed it to Elijah, paying little mind to how very close to naked he was. "I'm off to take a bath," August told him. "Perhaps afterward, we can talk a bit more before we leave for the airport."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>20-10-2013, 06:26:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Wondering if the rest of his life would consist on him walking on eggshells and repeatedly apologizing for everything, Elijah took the shirt offered and wrapped it up and then held it over his lap, letting their combined scents sink into his skin, he smiled softly and tried his very best not to stare. "Sure. That'd be nice." He stared anyway when August left to take his bath and he mentally wondered why he cared to check out his stranger of a husband when there were more urgent matters to attend to.<br><br>Like food. That was very important. So, he got up and went wandering for the phone and the menu. His fingers tapped along the dresser as he figured out what he wanted and then he called room service to order a steak with rice, vegetables, bread, and more water. Once that was taken care of he went off to the outfit he'd gotten out and slid into the snug blue jeans. The shirt was dark blue and long sleeved with a v-neck to show off the cut of his collar bones, the structure of his shoulders and the slim cut of his waist.<br><br>Barefoot, he walked around to get his bag straightened and situated for the trip ahead and then set aside his shoes. When the room service came, he opened the door and smiled to the young male who rolled the tray in and stammered through reciting Elijah's order. "Thank you," The werewolf nodded and promptly closed the door after him before turning to sit and dive in.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>21-10-2013, 08:21:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Although August was perfectly aware that his predicament was waiting for him right outside the bathroom door, he took his time bathing. Submerged in warm water was his favorite way to relax, and he wasn't about to sacrifice it just because his husband was in the room outside. If anything, he wanted an escape from his reality, even though he knew it was only temporary.<br><br>When at last he emerged, clad in one of the silky white bathrobes provided by the hotel, the blonde observed a room service cart with empty plates from Elijah's meal. From the smell of things, he had gone for items from the dinner menu, which amused him somehow. He neither ate nor cared to eat, and thus found the eating habits of living creatures somewhat interesting.<br><br>"You have quite an appetite, don't you?" He wasn't sure why he was surprised. Wolves were voracious creatures, from what he had heard of them, when it came to their food.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>21-10-2013, 20:55:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>While August bathed, Elijah dealt with his hunger swiftly. Everything tasted wonderful and he was eager to lick along his fingers or down what was left of his water. Just as he was getting the dishes together and neat on the tray for when the server returned, August emerged. Looking over, steam poured out behind him and he blinked a few times as he stared for a few moments. And then he blushed with a sheepish grin, shrugged. "I'm a carnivorous predator, after all. And I burn through calories much quicker than most creatures. I tend to eat...a lot."<br><br>Getting up to push the tray out of the way of their walking space, he asked, "Did you have a nice bath?" Elijah ran his hands down his thighs and then went to sit on one of the plush chairs by the window and table. Of course the drapes were still drawn so it was only the soft glow of the dim lights that surrounded him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 05:53:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Pulling a towel from over his shoulder and using it to dry his hair, August gave a slight smile and flapped his hand dismissively. He had no reason to eat, so he found it, if nothing else, interesting that his husband would be the exact opposite. More than that, Elijah was a chef, so he gathered he would spend a lot of time watching him cook. In that they would differ greatly, but he didn't mind.<br><br>"Pleasant enough, thank you." Bathtime, he gathered, would be the only time he would be able to spend time alone and gather his thoughts. Best to savor that time while he could. Satisfied that he had collected himself enough for further conversation, he sat upon the edge of the bed, legs crossed, lounging as he addressed the wolf across from him.<br><br>"While we're on the matter of eating, I wonder if, perhaps, you would be up for addressing the matter of my feeding?" he asked. "I would rather not ambush you with the subject, but it should be discussed sooner rather than later. I require a meal every other day, preferably. Either I will feed from you, or from another source. One way or another, I am due for one tonight."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 06:27:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>A curious gaze followed August wherever he went. The vampire was rather nice to look at, after all. And he moved with such fluid grace it was hard not to envy him a bit. Elijah's bulkiness had made him seem more like a fierce adversary rather than a graceful predator. Lowering his eyes for a moment he just glanced along the tray that was now rather empty and tilted his head as he glanced to see August taking a seat on the bed.<br><br>Turning his attention fully on his husband, the werewolf blinked as the blonde began to bring up a topic that was...odd. Very odd. But understandable. The thought of August feeding from him filled him with some trepidation and anticipation. Blinking a few times, he licked his lips. The idea of his husband going out and feeding from another however made his instincts rise. <br><br>Whether or not their relationship was truly real, the part of him that sometimes took over the sensible control bristled and he dropped his eyes. Licking his lips, he said, "I...I would not mind. If you fed from me. We can try it out. See how it goes for the both of us? I may not taste very good, so."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 06:41:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				August tilted his head for a moment, as though he didn't believe what Elijah was offering. Soon enough though, he began to smile; the expression on its own was inherently sensual, which he didn't intend, but it emerged independently of his intentions. He was, first and foremost, a predator - just like his husband. Only, it surfaced in a different way.<br><br>"Are you sure?" he inquired. "It is a rather intimate act. One which I would not place on you unless you were absolutely certain. But if you are..." Reaching aside, he gently patted the spot on the bed beside him. The gesture would speak more loudly than his words could. If Elijah was certain of his decision, the vampire would happily feed from him. For one thing, it would serve to keep the wolf's scent in his veins always, to sate the curiosity of their clans when they returned from their honeymoon.<br><br>And besides that... Elijah was quite handsome. Devastatingly attractive for a wolf. August only ever selected victims who looked nice sprawled out on his bed, and Elijah would do just fine for that. Better yet, it was expected of him to feed from the man, so the request wasn't entirely unreasonable.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 06:55:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Going through the thoughts that ran through his mind, Elijah took a moment to really think about what he was offering. He'd been taught since he could speak that vampires were not to be trusted. They were the enemy, a species of monsters that wanted to suck every being dry until the world was void of anyone different from them. His grandmother, may she rest in peace, was very prejudice and her tirades often ended up making the least amount of sense. Inhaling slowly, he stood and went across the room.<br><br>Werewolves and Vampires were both capable of being terrible, both were inclined to violence and darkness. They just took to it in different ways. So, he wasn't really all that afraid. He was just a little...worried that he wouldn't taste good or that it would actually hurt. But the thing that made him the most afraid was that something beyond his control would turn out to be so good that he wouldn't be able to pull the reins in at all.<br><br>Meeting August's eyes, he smiled softly, "I'm certain." It would help solidify their marriage. "Just...how would you like me?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 07:16:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Fortunately, Elijah didn't seem very opposed to the idea. It only seemed to take him another few moments to completely subject himself to the vampire's hunger, at which August invited him with a languid, easy grin. Never had he ever fed from a wolf before, and much to his surprise, he was looking forward to it.<br><br>"Relax," he purred, reaching out to take Elijah's hand in his. "It won't hurt nearly as much as you think it will. Over time, you may even grow to enjoy it." Most people did. Biting into a living being was naturally painful for the one with the heartbeat, but August was confident that Elijah wouldn't hate it for long. Hardly anyone did, once they got used to how it felt.<br><br>Urging him down onto the bed beside him, August untied his robe, allowing it to part down the middle as he slid up alongside him, cool flesh pressed against his fully clothed body. "Breathe slowly," he instructed, "and trust me."<br><br>Reaching up, August tilted Elijah's head back to bare his throat. He leaned in, breathed slowly to gather his scent, lips brushing against the side of his throat as he spoke. "Tell me if you need me to stop." And with that, the blonde's fangs extended, resting just over his bottom lip as he bent in to lick the wolf's neck, just above his thrumming pulse. It was in the same spot that he bit down, sharp teeth sinking into soft flesh, causing a downpour of red that fell straight into his mouth.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>26-10-2013, 07:24:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>The idea of enjoying it unnerved him just as much as the thought of being pained by it. Elijah's pulse was fluttering and he looked over at August's beautiful face. From the easy, charming smile to the way his hand fell across his Elijah's. Inhaling deeply, he licked his lips and smiled, "I guess we both have some practices we may need to grow accustomed to for each other." Werewolves had their ways of being truly bound after all. And the scenting...well, it could get a little strange, especially near the full moon.<br><br>Lying back, his hazel gaze dropped along the flash of porcelain skin, clear, hungry interest shined in his eyes and he licked his lips slowly before dragging his eyes back up. "Right. Okay." Inhaling, he schooled his emotions and the urge to flip them, to dominate and prove that he was not to be taken. Werewolves liked to believe they were the Alphas of everything, at least in their own homes, in their relationships. Providing that clear role was sometimes difficult, especially with two wolves, and even more so with two predators.<br><br>As his head went back he shuddered, baring his throat was a huge sign of submission but he didn't stop it. He just breathed and he closed his eyes. Lips parting at the cool brush of his mouth, and then the slow glide of his tongue, arousal stirred deep within. But when August bit, Elijah flinched but he didn't move to stop it. He just kept his eyes closed, teeth over his lower lip as he felt the warmth of his blood fall right into that sweet mouth.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>28-10-2013, 09:07:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Elijah was rightly nervous, but fortunately he didn't seem opposed to what August requested of him. At some point the vampire would, have to make a large adjustment in turn, if only in the name of fairness. It seemed only right, considering the nature of the act to which Elijah had agreed.<br><br>Once his teeth sank into the warm patch of flesh, the blonde's eyes flipped closed and he gave a soft, pleased groan. He had never fed from a wolf before, for all the obvious reasons, and he found their blood a delightful change from the norm. A wolf's body temperature was hotter than that of a human's, making for a deliciously warm meal for the vampire, one which he was sure he would want again.<br><br>Holding on around Elijah's shoulders, August removed his teeth and latched on with his lips instead, drawing slowly from the two identical puncture marks. His throat bobbed with needy swallows, his grip tightening around his new husband, until finally he sensed that he had drank enough. Although he could have happily feasted on that throat for longer, he didn't want to overwhelm Elijah on his first attempt.<br><br>At last, August pulled back, lingering just long enough to lick at the wounds. More often than not, it helped to close the worst of the damage, ensuring that his victim didn't bleed out. Satisfied, he licked at the corners of his lips and sat back with a pleased little grin. "Thank you. In case you were wondering, you tasted just fine."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>29-10-2013, 04:23:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>The sound August made both delighted and alarmed Elijah. It was good to know that feeding from him made August satisfied but then the stories of vampires drinking their enemies dry popped into his mind and he just closed his eyes a bit tighter. August wouldn't drain him, even if he wanted to. There would be an all out war if he tried. <br><br>As August's arms went snug around his broad shoulders, Elijah's lashes fluttered and his hazel eyes roamed the ceiling before he sighed as the vampire began to suck and drink from the marks on his neck. There was a moment where he felt dizzy but his supernatural properties made him feel instantly renewed, just to be drained again. It was a seesaw of emotion and sensation that had his nerves singing.<br><br>Licking his lips as August pulled away, Elijah shuddered at the lick and then smiled as their eyes met. "Good to know. Always wondered about that," Laughing softly, he ran a hand along his neck and then dropped his palm down with a slow gulp. "I didn't find the experience...wrong, or uncomfortable in anyway. So. Whenever you need to feed again, just say so."<br><br>Turning to look around a bit, he said, "I guess we should...get ready. I know we can't leave quite yet, but...it's good to be prepared."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>06-11-2013, 05:01:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				August had a hard time separating the act of feeding from feelings of arousal. The two often walked hand in hand, and he had never been one to question that. If anything, having the one enhanced the other, which he considered something of a bonus. Most times, finding a mark from whom to drink led to a quick fuck in the dark, which tended to make the routine that much more enjoyable.<br><br>But it was difficult to think of Elijah that way. True enough, the man was his husband now, but he still couldn't quite view him in a sexual light. That, he supposed, had to do with the professional nature of their union. They hadn't married out of love, or even infatuation. Theirs was a marriage of convenience, and while August found him devastatingly attractive, he almost wanted to shun the idea of sex with him in rebellion. Just to make a point.<br><br>Drawing back, the vampire drew his robe closed again, effectively closing off skin to skin contact with the wolf, smiling up at him pleasantly. "Good. I tend to need sustenance every few days, so we'll simply have to deal with each occurrence as it comes up." Perhaps Elijah would want him to find his food elsewhere. It wouldn't be entirely unreasonable. But that, he supposed, was a conversation for another day.<br><br>Moving to stand, August drew over his suitcase, pulling it up onto the bed and fishing through it for a suitable outfit for traveling. "With how long it usually takes me to get ready," he said with a chuckle, "it'll be dark by the time I'm finished."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>06-11-2013, 15:58:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Elijah wondered just how this would all pan out. August was beautiful and deadly, a combination that could take down even the strongest of men. He wondered just how many males had been taken by that ethereal form and the feelings of being fed from. Standing up from the bed, he wiped over his neck and found that the marks had remained but the blood was already gone. Perhaps it was the residue of a vampire's saliva that kept the points there. Perhaps it was a system of marking, the sort of practice werewolves did when recently mated.<br><br>Smirking at the confession of just how long it will take, Elijah shrugged, "We have time to spare. Do what you must to get ready." Taking out the jeans and shirt he'd picked, his modesty for his own nudity was very small. He stripped off his shirt to show the expanse of pale olive skin and the broad jut of his shoulders down to the cut of his muscles. His narrow hips were exposed, lines deep and inviting passed the bands of his pajama pants. He slid on a snug grey henley that clung to the long, lean line of his torso. His baggy pants came off to show the briefs beneath before he slid on his tight blue jeans and went to get his shoes.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>07-11-2013, 04:42:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				August tried his utmost to keep to himself as he got ready. He turned on the television sitting across from the bed, flipping to a news channel for the sake of background noise, then sat in front of the vanity to doll up a bit. It was in his nature to do a little preening before he stepped out the door, and now was no different. If anything, he thought it appropriate to do so, as they would soon be leaving for their honeymoon, forced or otherwise.<br><br>Regardless of the fact that he took his time, spending a good while over an hour, August didn't need much help looking pretty. He had been fairly attractive in his lifetime, but as it was with most of his kind, his looks had gotten better after his death. Indeed, he only needed a bit of eyeliner and lip gloss to look the part of a newly blushing bride, but the way he fussed over his hair took up the most time.<br><br>It was nightfall by the time August slipped into a clean set of clothes, after which he began putting his things back in his suitcase. Looking to his new husband, he gestured toward the door. "Are you ready?" he asked. "The car will be ready for us soon."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>07-11-2013, 08:48:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Taking a gander at the man, Elijah allowed a moment of admiration and then he smiled. "Yes. I'm ready." With a nod of his head, he took both of their bags for them and walked out after his husband to the halls and down below. By the time they got to the lobby the car was there and they were checking out. The ride to the airport wasn't too long and through it all, Elijah stayed fairly quiet.<br><br>Luckily the flight would not be too long so when they landed it would still be dark out, with the sun just barely peaking over the horizon in New York City. Their first class tickets were checked and their bags were put away. In his seat, Elias pulled out a paper back novel that was based in mystery and intrigue. A way to pass the time until he felt it right to nap.<br><br>Glancing over at August, their knees bumped together and he sat up, "So. What should we do for our Honeymoon? Any shows you wish to see? Shops you wish to visit?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 08:38:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				August made every attempt to be perfectly pleasant as he and Elijah made their way to the airport. Small talk didn't come easily, however, and to his chagrin he fell into lapses of awkward silence a few times between the taxi stop and the flight gate. Fortunately, the hectic nature of airport security made things a bit easier, and within a few hours, they were on their way to the east coast.<br><br>Once in the first-class cabin, August took the seat farthest from the window, simply out of habit. The worst case scenario entailed a flight delay, pushing their arrival time forward into later morning hours, which could have meant rays of sunlight peeking in from behind a closed window. He wasn't willing to risk it. Satisfied with the seating arrangements, he shut off his phone and drew a book from his bag; a well-loved collection of short horror stories.<br><br>It was cruel, he thought, that both he and his husband would spend their honeymoon flight reading. It seemed more like a time to drink champagne, fawn over each other, whispering sweet nothings between them. A closet romantic, August had fancied that vision, but he knew that it wouldn't happen. Mourning the notion, he nearly sighed, brought back down by Elijah's voice.<br><br>"Hm? Oh... To be honest, I have no idea." He smiled. "But if Marcus is footing the bill for all this, then I would suggest we do whatever in the world we want. I wonder... what in the city would you want to do? Forgive me, but I imagined you to be more the rustic type."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Reyne</strong> on <strong>20-11-2013, 21:31:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Elijah was content with his seat, the window was cracked a little and he watched as the city below faded into sparkling lights before the dark clouds of the evening began to fog his vision. He slowly pushed the window down and focused back on August. He really was beautiful, a pale, perfection vision of marble and deadly grace. It was too bad that their relationship had begun in such a way. However, that stubborn little fire deep within peaked out and he had a moment to vow that they would be friends for sure.<br><br>"Well," Reaching into the pocket of his jacket, he sighed as he drew out some pamphlets, "My Alpha suggested we go look up some shows, see some clubs. There's a restaurant I want to visit as well. It's one of the finest places in the world and I would like to see it, be inspired for my own restaurant." Smiling, he peaked his eyes back down, "We could go on a yacht party at night...see a gallery..."<br><br>"Mm," he nodded, "I am a bit more rustic, that's true. But I can recognize an opportunity when I see one...it's nice to get a little cultured. I say we also run up the food service bill in the hotel, drink all of the alcohol," He smirked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: There Was An Attempt [Reyne&amp;BrilliantDays]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Observing Trifles</strong> on <strong>04-12-2013, 05:18:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As Elijah pulled the pamphlets out of his jacket pocket, August held out his hand to take a few, browsing them with some interest. All of the popular tourist spots were included, as was to be expected, and he nodded as he went through them. A show wouldn't be out of the question, although he was most interested by the restaurant Elijah wanted to visit.<br><br>"Hm? Oh, of course, we can do that." August smiled good-naturedly. Eating at a restaurant wasn't on the top of his priority list, for all the obvious reasons, but he wasn't about to deny his husband the pleasure. If nothing else, he supposed he could simply order a tiny plate and drink wine for the rest of the night. Surely his system wouldn't object to that much.<br><br>"A gallery sounds lovely," he added with genuine enthusiasm. "Perhaps a museum, even? That sounds like a nice way to spend an afternoon." August loved art. He didn't pretend to understand all of it, but he had a penchant for walking into a museum and browsing for hours. He didn't know if Elijah shared the interest, but at least it was something they could do together.<br><br>Like drinking all of the hotel alcohol. August chuckled at the mention. "You read my mind," he said. "Perhaps this trip will be fun after all, hm?"
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