[center][h1] [color=8dc73f]Eve's new place, man and job[/color] [/h1][/center]

Eve was busy. She had found her friend at the club and Eve was offered a job there and naturally she refused to be a stripper. She was then offered a job in security for the dancers. Eve practically laughed but accepted it as something temporary until she got something more in the line of work she wanted. She had gotten into a cheap apartment with what she had on her and once everything was turned on she looked around and was grateful it was furnished. She had a moment to think and was wondering if she should call Alistair or if she should wait and see if he would call her.

Alistair had immediately reported to his superiors about his findings. His report was short and sweet, but it confirmed a few things. It confirmed that there was an entrance and exit to the heavens, the hq of the Gods. If they could find an active portal, or a place where the Gods use portals often they could sneak in or just plain fight their way in. But so many things needed to be done before then, so many resources needed. Alistair gave his data pad to his superiors and was dismissed. Alistair spent the afternoon relaxing, going to his favorite spots in the city. At the end of the day he went home and sat on the chair at his desk. He contemplated calling Eve. She was a good fuck. 

Eve decided to concentrate on getting into the military on her own. She was proven to be a Taboo so that jumped her to the head of the line for recruiting. She was waiting on another call back from them. After a week she decided that she was fine with Alistair not calling her. At first she was kind of upset but soon realized that she got drunk and slept with a guy only a few hours later. What was he supposed to think of her? She sighed and went to get some groceries.

Alistair went on mission after mission every day, going on solo raids that gave him new scars all over. After his most recent mission, Alistair went back to his room and started pulling out food. He realized he had not called Eve in almost a week, and decided to do so. 

[color=0072bc]"Hey Eve its Alistair. I am making lunch so if your interested you know where I live."[/color]

Eve got her messages and saw that it had come in about ten minutes ago. She put her groceries away and texted him to let him know she was on her way over. Eve was wearing her hair up. She found herself wearing a lot of black leather and black heels while working security at the club. Spiked heels could be a good weapon if needed and the leather kept others from grabbing at her clothing.  Today was her day off and she was in sneakers and jeans with a tank top and denim jacket.

Eve went straight up to his apartment and knocked a little nervously.

Allistair had prepared a slight feast. He was war torn and exausted and felt like he deserved something pretty, even if it came in something as simple as food. He prepared a wide vaiety of meats, most unidentifiable. Allistair prepared his small table neatly, and decided on what to wear. He wore his sweat pants and sleeveless shirt, exposing his arms with the new battle scars. He was going to put on a second long sleeve shirt, but just then there was a knock on the door. Allistair walked over to the door and opened it. When he saw Eve he smiled.

[color=0072bc]"Hey, whats up?"[/color]

Eve smiled and walked in and handed him a bottle of champagne. [color=8dc73f]"Mom said never go empty handed."[/color] Eve walked over to the kitchen and asked [color=8dc73f]"So what are we having?"[/color]

Allistair held the bottle in his hand, and whistled. This was a good bottle. Allistair walked over to the table and set the bottle down.

[color=0072bc]"I dont know but its poison free and its amazingly seasoned. I know a guy who has his mitts all over the meat processing station, and he saves some good meat for me sometimes."[/color]

Allistair sat down and started to fill one of the two plates on the table with food.

[color=0072bc]"Im suprised you decided to come over, I mean it was kind of an out of the blue thing."[/color]

Eve sat across from him and made herself a plate as well. [color=8dc73f]"Well I thought you might like an update on my progress in the last week. I have a job as head of security at the Pink Polka Dot."[/color] She grinned. [color=8dc73f]"Yes I get to keep my clothes on. I have my own apartment now and I'm scheduled to start in the military soon too"[/color] Eve wasn't sure how to say this so she just said it. [color=8dc73f]"I wish I could take back that weekend and redo it. I don't normally drink that much and .....my behavior with you was out of character for me."
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Eve smiled. [color=8dc73f]"This is good."[/color]

Allistair nodded, and shoveled food in his pie hole. He spoke during the small breaths he had to take to live.

[color=0072bc]"Its fine hun dont worry about it. If your serious about military life, then stuff like that is common enough. Notice I didnt object much."[/color]

Allistar laughed slightly, choking on a bit of food.

[color=0072bc]"Gah sorry about that. But serious dont worry about it. I mean if you had feelings for someone you might want to let them know, that way a claim could be made. Normally when a soldier is honorable, if they are told you are claimed by another they will leave you alone."[/color]

Allistair raised an eyebrow but said nothing for moment, eating more meat.

[color=0072bc]"And you know that basic training is two months of hell, then technical training can be anywhere up to 4 to 6 months?"[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Yes, I am aware of that. So if I get a boyfriend he has to claim me like luggage at the airport? That sounds great. Look, I wanted to have a fresh start with you that is why I came today. I was barely functional when you saw me. My only brother had been killed the day before in a fight with one of the Gods so I drank too much and slept with a stranger. I didn't feel to good about myself at that point. Thank you for lunch but I think I'll go now."[/color]

Eve stood up to leave and took her plate into the kitchen. She grabbed her purse and headed for the front door.

Allistair put down his food but did not get up.

[color=0072bc]"What did you think was going to happen Eve? I didnt mean claim as in luggage, if you thought that thats your own damn fault, but do you think I am the only person who will say that? I dont view you as luggage, so dont give me that shit."
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Allistair stood up and walked over behind Eve. He took his shirt off and showed her his scars.

[color=0072bc]"Eve these are all the scars I have from not being able to save MY brothers. My brothers in arms. You think you're the only one who has lost anyone?"[/color]

Allistair pointed at a spikey circular scar near his rib cage.

[color=0072bc]"This one is from when a demon stabbed me two days ago. I tried to save a brother but was only able to get impaled."[/color]

Allistar pointed to his upper right chest, at a thin but long scar.

[color=0072bc]"This was from last night, from getting sliced up by a demon angel combo. I came in too late trying to save a whole squad of brothers."[/color]

Allistair stopped pointing and his gaze softened.

[color=0072bc]"Look I understand any loss is harsh, and I kinda understand why you are upset, but you storming out isnt going to solve anything. Didnt you want this to be a fresh start?"[/color]

Eve's voice softened, [color=8dc73f]"I never said that I was the only one to lose someone. I said that it happened the day before so it was fresh and painful." [/color]

 Eve glanced around the room. [color=8dc73f]"My brother was also the C.O .of his unit and I didn't care about the war against the gods til our lives were obliterated by the gods. Now I want to protect our guys and kill the gods. I guess I want to pick up the mantle he left."[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Maybe if you had found a way to take me with you maybe you wouldn't have gotten so many scars."[/color] She said teasing him a little. 

Allistair shook his head.

[color=0072bc]"I doubt we will be able to kill any of Gods in our life time."[/color]

He walked back over and motioned for Eve to sit with him.

[color=0072bc]"I am sorry if I upset you. Can we start over please?"[/color]

Eve followed him and sat back down. [color=8dc73f]"I would like that very much."[/color] She smirked a little at what she was about to say. 

[color=8dc73f]"What is your boss' name?"[/color]

[color=0072bc]"My boss? Well that depends on which boss you are referring to. As someone in special forces and as a taboo, I report to many people. I even once went under the command of this cities commander and chief. My last mission I reported to Captain Elias."[/color]

As he spoke Allistair drew a line of command with his fingers in the air.

[color=8dc73f]"Well, you remember when I went topside without permission."[/color] She licked her lips and smiled to herself. [color=8dc73f]"I saved some people and I received a letter from lieutenant J. Stevens."[/color] She pulled the letter out of her purse and unfolded it. [color=8dc73f]"He is offering me a position that will allow me to skip some of the basic stuff. Other than cover his ass in battle what would his field assistant do?"[/color] She showed him the letter.

Allistair held the letter in his hand and read it.

"[color=0072bc]It says here....blah blah blah.....negligence of protocol.....bravery.......Taboo position.......yea no seems legit. Says here they....Oh shit no way!"[/color]

Allistair's eyes widened.

[color=0072bc]"They want to put you in the Ghost protocol division?"[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Yes but what does a field assistant do? What do I bring him coffee on the battlefield? I think I know who he was. If I'm right he was maybe a couple years older than you but not much."[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Yea Stevens? I remember him. He was someone that they looked at for putting in charge of the Ghost Division. I mean, he probably would have been given the position....but he was kinda.....involved in some stuff. Best you dont look into his past. But as his assistant yea honestly its kinda like a receptionist. Our superiors probably want to test you, and your patience."[/color]

Allistair gave Eve back her letter.

[color=0072bc]"I will be honest it isnt a glamorious position."
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Eve's eyes narrowed because she knew he was lying. [color=8dc73f]"Look, I know what he wants me in the field for. He wants me there most likely for personal protection. It's the two dozen red roses that came with it that has me concerned. I need to know about him." [/color]

Eve was distressed and concerned that the lieutenant just thought she was convenient and easy prey as well as good protection.

Allistair sighed.

[color=0072bc]"Ok....if you really want to know. He was caught slipping....things...into womens drinks at bars. You can imagine what he did to the women after. He was caught and sent to a military trial, but he was conviently needed on the battlefield in a God appearance. He went above and beyond in the battle, and was pardoned."[/color]

Allistair stood and walked over to his sink. He began washing his dishes.

[color=0072bc]"He hates me as well. Another reason he was passed over for the position of Ghost divison leader, is because......I volunteered to commandeer it. So....
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Allistair chuckled and looked over at Eve.

"[color=0072bc]I guess on your reporting date, you will have to report to me. After you report to the liuetenant."[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Okay so how do I refuse the assistant's position without losing the entire thing?"[/color] She said while picking up the towel and drying the dishes.

[color=0072bc]"You can't. It is kinda an take the whole package or nothing kind of deal. But I will tell you what. If he tries anything you can report it to me, and it would give me an excuse to send his ass packing. Plus.......I mean.......maybe it isnt an entirely bad idea. You are not used to military life so starting small is a good thing. Especially since your skipping basic."[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Okay so explain this whole claiming your significant other thing? What is that and how does it work?" [/color]

Allistair half heartedly laughed.

[color=0072bc]"Promise you wont try to leave again? Ok here is how that works. It is liking dating, except without the labeling part. Sorta. Basically if a man or women wears a ring on their dog tags, it shows that they are unavailable for relations with anyone else besides whoever gave them the ring. It isnt liking tagging luggage, it is a mutual decision between two people. That way if you die or you are in a bar or in the field, people will know what your status is. It is kinda like having an open signal if your available or not. Plus its kinda cute in a way."[/color]

Eve grinned,[color=8dc73f] "so I could just wear a ring on a necklace and I'd be good to go? No one would bother me?"[/color]

Allistair laughed.

[color=0072bc]"No. It has to be on your dog tags, and you need a custom made ring. A little store near the entrance of the city makes the rings. I dont know if I said this before but this thing is an unspoken tradition. Amongst those with honor. And only soldiers. Most soldier respect this thing, some dont. Its the way the world works."[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Great....well I guess I'll just have to make sure that Mr. Grabby hands leaves me alone another way. I don't know what that will be just yet....I'll think of of something." [/color]

Allistair finished his dishes and put them away. He walked over to his desk and took out some papers, then giving Eve a sideways glance.

[color=0072bc]"If you want......we could do that. The ring thing. I mean...if you want."[/color]

Allistair shuffled his papers.

[color=0072bc]"Ill be honest, I want to know more about you. I know your from another city, but not much else. I think if we had a shot we could work out well. As a team."[/color]

Eve considered this and she wondered if he was offering as a way to piss off Stevens, or to get into her pants again, or if he just wanted her as a partner in the field.  She looked at him and watched his reaction carefully. [color=8dc73f]"Why would you offer that to me? What is the reason behind your offer?"[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Do I really need to spell it out? I am asking you out. As in, will you go out with me?"[/color]

Allistair turned around and leaned against his desk.

Eve blushed, stood up and smirked a little. [color=8dc73f]"Well in that case I accept."[/color] She walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist and kissed his neck softly. [color=8dc73f]"I would love to be your girlfriend." [/color]

She leaned back still holding onto him and flirted while saying, [color=8dc73f]"You should know I may have trouble following orders. I'm not usually too great with authority figures and I'm a little unpredictable if I drink too much. You might want to make sure that you are the only one around if I get drunk. But the biggest things to know about me are that I'm loyal to a fault and I dont share my man. I hope you can live with these things." [/color]

Eve looked into his eyes and waited for his answer.

Allistair wrapped his arms around Eve and kissed her nose.

[color=0072bc]"I can live with that. Seems pretty simple to me. Well I guess what you need to know about me is......I lie. Anything that is about my missions, I lie about. I do a lot of dirty work for the military that cannot be spoken of. So there is that. But just know I am loyal as well. My work has me coming and going, and sometimes I do not come home for days. My life is my work."[/color]

Eve considered this for a moment and realized that she would likely know what was going on most of the time. She smiled and addressed the other half of her vow. [color=8dc73f]"I know you never made it a point but it's important to me. I don't date more than one guy at a time so you won't have to worry about that either."[/color]

Eve reached up and kissed him softly on the lips. [color=8dc73f]"I report to Stevens tomorrow."[/color] She sighed still little uncertain what to do about him.

[color=0072bc]"Well if you want we can go get the custom rings tonight or tomorrow morning. And honestly, whatever happens with him is gonna happen so I say just hold your breath and wait for it. Plus he isnt the only dick in the military you will have to work with."[/color]

Allistair pondered for a moment and shook his head.

[color=0072bc]"He is so lucky he is a decent soldier. Anyone else and he would have been kicked out so long ago."[/color]

Eve nodded. [color=8dc73f]"Maybe we should get the ring now. I know once he hears your name he will probably look at me like the plague but I'd rather be safer than sorrier."[/color]

Eve remembered something she had gotten at work and it had made her think of him. [color=8dc73f]"Oh I got something for you."[/color] She said chuckling. [color=8dc73f]"They gave these to us at work the other night." [/color]She handed him a pin of a mostly naked girl dancing on a pole and the pin said [i]My girl wears Pink![/i] 

She laughed at his expression. [color=8dc73f]"It made me think of you."[/color]

Allistair held the pin in his hand, then twirled it in between his fingers before pocketing it.

[color=0072bc]"It is adorable. Thank you babe. Why did this make you think of me though?"
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Allistar kissed Eve and went over to his closet and put on a shirt and jacket. Then he put on his boots.

[color=8dc73f]"Wishful thinking I guess." [/color]Eve didn't want to say more about that. She couldn't tell him that just being near him gave her butterflies in her stomach. Not yet. He would think she was crazy. She grabbed her purse. [color=8dc73f]"Okay, I'm ready."[/color]

Allistair held her hand and walked out of his room. They walked hand in hand, aware of the glances they were recieving.

[color=0072bc]"Dont worry about the looks, believe it or not I am a pretty popular guy and known for not really being one to.....hold hands."[/color]

Allistair laughed slightly.

[color=0072bc]"I kinda am a loner unless im at a bar after a mission with my squad mates."[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"Ohh so you've had an aversion to holding hands in the past?"[/color] She teased lightly while smiling at him.

[color=0072bc]"I had an aversion to people in general. Still do. Only social when I have to be."
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Allistair and Eve arrived at the store and walked in. It was a dusty, old place with lots of little things cluttered about. They approached the counter and spoke to the old women behind it.

[color=0072bc]"Hi we need two military tradition rings please."[/color]

The shop owner asked for their hands for finger measurements.

Half an hour later, Allistar and Eve walked out with two new rings, Allistars being on his dog tags already and Eve's in her hand. Allistairs had a ring with a silver band, inscribed on the inside with a message from Eve. He had a pitch black onyx gem in the center. 

Eve was holding her ring which was identical in looks to his, she had wanted them to match and she liked the black onyx.  Eve had made her inscription simple. It said, [i]Loyalty and Stinginess always.[/i]

She had laughed at his expression when he saw it.

Allistair had raised an eyebrow and looked bewildered at the fact that was what she had decided to engrave on his ring. He had engraved on her ring, [i]Always in my thoughts[/i] because he thought it sounded slightly cute. But he was bad at these kind of things. Allistair hung his arm around Eve's shoulder.

[color=0072bc]"There that wasnt so bad right? Although was it just me or was that old lady kinda...handsy?"[/color]

Eve chuckled, [color=8dc73f]"In what way? I didn't see her do anything?"[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Really? She seemed to want to hold hands for a little longer than necessary."[/color]

Allistar flexed his fingers in the hand she touched.

[color=0072bc]"And her hands were so clamy."[/color]

Eve sighed loudly smiling, [color=8dc73f]"Maybe she was jealous, I do have a pretty darned handsome boyfriend."[/color] She bragged. [color=8dc73f]"Where are we going now?"[/color]

[color=0072bc]"Well that depends. We can either go back to one of our places and I could ravage you like a flithy animal, or we can take a stroll through the city, and find something to do."[/color]

Eve laughed, [color=8dc73f]"Or we could do both. Looks like a street fair up ahead and they usually have good food at those things. Wanna check it out?"[/color] Eve tugged on his hand and pulled him into the crowd laughing and singing to the music.

Allistair went with Eve into the street fair, and laughed and danced just like everyone else. But on the inside, he could not be motivated. How could these people act like this, with war looming over their heads. Litterally! Allistair tried to find the joy in this, for Eve's sake, but could not. He laughed though and smiled brightly. He kissed Eve multiple times, and bought them overpriced food. He even did karioke with Eve. He was horrible but it didnt matter. 

Eve wanted to relax and have fun with Allistair. This world had become so dangerous that you never knew when you would lose all that was important in your life. She could tell he was having trouble letting loose though. After making the city suffer through their terrifying Karaoke she grabbed him into a deep kiss and suggested they go home so he could ravage her silly. 

[color=8dc73f]"Let's go home babe. My place is closer. You want to see where I live now?"[/color]

Allistair nodded and held Eve's hand.

[color=0072bc]"Ill follow you. Lead the way. Bout to be the only leading you do for the rest of the night though."[/color]

Eve led him to the seedy side of town and into a building that had bars on the windows. There were drug dealers in the alley visibly wearing weapons and she opened the door and went inside and went up the stairs to the 2nd floor. Unlocking her door she pulled him inside. She locked the door behind them and tossed her purse on the chair. [color=8dc73f]"It's not much. It came furnished but still....it's not great but it'll do." [/color]

It was a one bedroom apartment that was in desperate need of a paint job and new appliances. The furniture is not in good shape and it's cushions are lumpy and dirty from years of use. She had covered all of the furniture in clean sheets. [color=8dc73f]"When I get a few paychecks I'll find something better."[/color]

Alistair patted his pockets, and felt his wallet. He pulled it out and took out a few bills. He tossed them and they landed on the closest surface. He grinned at her expression.

[color=0072bc]"Perk one of being in Ghost Divison. they pay out the ass to the people who live long enough. And dont think about not accepting it. Trust me it is out of pure self interest. I want to bang you on decent furniture." [/color]Allister said teasingly.

She picked up the cash and said, [color=8dc73f]"Then we'll go to your place, but I'm not taking your cash."[/color] She went into her room and grabbed the clothes and shoes she would need the following day and put them in her bag and came out. She grabbed him by the hand and opened the door. 

Eve walked outside into the hallway and saw a guy holding a crying girl up against the wall with a knife to her throat. Eve froze them both locked her door and walked over to the creep pulled the knife out of his hand and flipped the knife down so that it stuck him right in the foot.  Then she and Allistair walked outside as if nothing happened. A moment or so later they heard the jerk screaming about his foot. Eve smiled slightly.

Alistair laughed at the entire scene. Eve just had a way with her that made him laugh. If he had a chance to intervene he would have more than likely had just drained the man until he fell unconscious, but that was kinda boring. He walked with Eve back to his place.

[color=0072bc]"We did not have to come back here.....I mean ok we did. I would have thought security at a strip joint would have paid more."[/color]

[color=8dc73f]"It does....but I haven't gotten a paycheck yet, not til this Friday. I had to use what I had left on me when I got here. After you pay utilities and stuff I still needed food....and rat poison." [/color]Eve went into the bedroom and hung up her military uniform and set her shoes next to it. She slipped her shoes off and walked over to him and kissed his neck softly. 

 Allistair picked Eve up by her waist and held her against the wall. He started to kiss her neck back and nibble on her earlobe. He then started to feel her body up and down.

Her breath quickened and the butterflies in her stomach settled into heat as his hands started to remove her clothing. She wrapped her legs arouns his waist and lifted his shirt off of him as he walked them to the bedroom carrying her. She kissed his neck and shoulders hungrily.

Allistair pulled off Eve's shirt as he walked them over to his bed. He moaned as she kissed his body, and he hungered for her. He dropped Eve on his bed and he began undoing his pants. 

Eve wiggled out of her remaining clothing and she reached for him. The passion in her eyes matched the hunger in his and she gasped as their bodies melded together .

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